At 4:30AM Senate Republicans voted to confirm Todd Blanche, the President’s former personal lawyer, as Attorney General. Blanche has signed off on absolutely historic corruption. What a disgrace. I voted NO. America deserves so much better.
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He had the gavel. He had the deputies. He had the votes. They had a Tuesday. Guess who won.
Republicans Counted On An Empty Room. Whoops.
A Texas county tried to erase 140 polling places, Missouri killed the governor’s tax scheme, and Kansas buried Kobach by 24 points
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Last night in Rome, we had the honest conversation every community deserves before a data center is built. Thank you to the Floyd County Democratic Party, fellow candidates and everyone who joined us. Growth must never come at the expense of our people, water or land. Leadership Matters!!
El-Sayed and Stevens have been models of unity. Others should follow suit. www.newsnationnow.com/politics/mic...
Michigan Democrats hold rally after bitter Senate primary
The rally comes after a combative Senate primary in which El-Sayed, running as a progressive, narrowly beat moderate Rep. Haley Stevens.
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Yesterday I joined the stage at the GA Chamber Congressional Luncheon. I was asked what I plan to bring to the table in Washington DC. My answer- science, problem-solving, and the truth!
Hey Jeanine Pirro, do a Substack Live with me. I just wanna talk. You can drink all the wine you want. It'll be fun.
NEWS: I am introducing the No Payoffs for Pardons Act. Donald Trump’s corruption knows no bounds and has infiltrated the presidential pardon process for years. This legislation would strengthen transparency and accountability in the pardon system. www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Leader Schumer, Senator Blumenthal, Rep. Morelle & Senate Democrats Seek To End Unprecedented Presidential Corruption, Stop “Pay-To-Play” Pardons | Senate Democratic Leadership
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY) led the...
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The “Is he dead?” ”Is he not dead?” speculation has been going on for weeks, but the fact is there is still not any solid proof that James Carville is alive.
Today on SiriusXM #127 Chris, Thea and I are back in the NY studios for the 1st time in daylight since pre-pandemic. with: *Former Rep & FLA's next governor @davidjolly.bsky.social *Congressman @brendanboyle.bsky.social *@democracyprof.bsky.social *@themaxburns.bsky.social And you- 866.997.GRIT
Iran retaliates by attacking Minnesota water? Trump blames Minnesota. Evidence proving a botched reflecting pool redo? Trump keeps blaming vandals. He should be removed. www.americaamerica.news/p/lost-in-fa...
Lost in Fantasy Land
Iran retaliates by attacking Minnesota water? Trump blames Minnesota. Evidence proving a botched reflecting pool redo? Trump keeps blaming vandals. He should be removed.
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Todd Blanche's "agreement" committing to end the $1.8 billion slush fund Trump wanted is BS. It is NOT enforceable. Trump could simply say we are spending this money to pay the J6 terrorists from another source. It's meaningless political theater.
The most corrupt, unethical AG in the US history will now take office after a sham deal with retiring Republican senators. Now this lawless DOJ will run amok with Trump’s criminal defense attorney carrying out his retribution tour against the innocent while the guilty go free.
Exactly 3 months from today is the most important midterm election in our lifetime. Our opportunity to hold him accountable. Register to vote here: Iwillvote.com The stakes have never been higher. Show the world the majority of Americans are good, decent, honest people. #VoteBlue🗳️ #RejectMAGA 👎
Al Pacino needs to have this conversation with Hegseth!
Michael Corleone: You Broke My Heart
ALT: Michael Corleone: You Broke My Heart
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As it turned out, supply side economics (aka trickle down economics) was just code for "legalized corruption and theft of the middle class."
“I’m not looking to kill people.” So, about those boat strikes…
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.Trump: "I'm not looking to kill people. Because people die. A lot of people die."
2/2 No guarantee the slush fund can't be resurrected in some other manner. IRS settlement is "limited to only the plaintiffs, including the President, and the IRS." Legal eagles will have to decide if this is meaningful in any way. Unacceptable. #Epstein 🧾 www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Todd Blanche on track for confirmation after Cornyn strikes Trump settlement deal
The Texas senator is a crucial vote on the attorney general nominee in the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is set to vote Tuesday.
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Lots of people genuinely suffered during Covid, but if your big trauma was that you had to wear a cloth over your face, or you could only eat on the restaurant‘s outdoor patio, or you couldn’t see Wonder Woman 1984 in a theater, please shut the fuck up.
Damn. They all knew. And then they bent the knee. 📺 bsky.app/profile/paul...
Paul Eric@pauleric70.bsky.social · last wk.This aged well 😎
I doubt this is actually the end of the fund, but it’s probably enough to give the GOP cover to confirm Blanche.
Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · last wk.BREAKING: Todd Blanche just issued a formal order that appears to terminate Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund and limit the scope of the IRS audit immunity deal applying to Trump and his family.
The strength of our democracy isn’t measured by who wins elections, but by whether our institutions remain independent and faithful to the rule of law. We are currently in a shitload of trouble.
Head Start has helped over 30 million kids since 1965. It was built to give poor children a fair shot before kindergarten. Now the Trump administration wants to gut the standards that make it work, while calling it “cutting red tape.”
Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It (Gift Article)
The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.
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They want to strip away the help that lets a struggling parent get their kid to a doctor, spot a learning delay early, and show up to school ready to learn.
Woah , somebody got shamed into finally speaking up in defense of his own daughter. A bit late I'd say. Miller vowed this morning not to resign or drop reelection. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Sen. Bernie Moreno says Rep. Max Miller is ‘a danger,’ shouldn’t be in Congress
Miller, Moreno's former son-in-law, has denied allegations that he hurt his ex-wife and 2-year-old daughter. He said Sunday that he would not drop his reelection bid.
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Kiss my grits. Trump won’t get one cent of Congressional funding for the shady organization he redirected funding to for his partisan Fourth of July “celebrations.” If they can’t budget properly, that’s their problem—not taxpayers’.
Trump Asks for Money to Bail Out His Disastrous Fair
The 16-day Great American State Fair was plagued by problems... now get ready to pay.
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Just learned that the DOT is scheming to fuck over consumers by letting airlines make it harder to see real prices. Thankfully the comment period was extended. Go make it very clear to those corrupt fuckers that we won't tolerate a conspiracy to lie to us. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Enhancing Flexibility of Air Fare Price Advertising
The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is extending the comment end date for interested persons to submit comments to its proposed rule on Enhancing Flexibility of Air Fare Price Advertising from July 31, 2026, to August 21, 2026.
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And I forgot the other senator running for re-election right now, who's trying to walk the line between ignoring his colleagues' crimes and his own too.
Shannon Freshour @shannonfreshour.bsky.social · last wk.Also Sen. Jon Husted and the largest bribery scandal in state history tiffinohio.net/posts/hb-6-b...