Mehdi Hasan
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social
Editor and CEO, Zeteo
Author, ‘Win Every Argument’
British-American
Author, ‘Win Every Argument’
British-American
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Mehdi Hasan
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social
· Jul 20
I debated 20 far-far-far-right conservatives (racists? fascists?) on Jubilee's 'Surrounded.'
Here are some of the highlights of them unable to answer my basic questions or rebut the simplest of points. Not sure whether to laugh or cry.
Here's the full 'debate': www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-W...
Here are some of the highlights of them unable to answer my basic questions or rebut the simplest of points. Not sure whether to laugh or cry.
Here's the full 'debate': www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-W...
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
“If Schumer really wanted to use his considerable influence and leverage to stop this, he could have done that,” a senior Democratic Senate aide tells Zeteo. “He didn’t.”
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
“If Schumer really wanted to use his considerable influence and leverage to stop this, he could have done that,” a senior Democratic Senate aide tells Zeteo. “He didn’t.”
"Is there a more feckless, spineless opposition party anywhere in the democratic world? Why do Democrats insist on repeatedly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?"
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
🏳️ BREAKING: Democrats Surrender. Again
Mehdi's Monday morning update on the senators voting to reopen the government without a guarantee on heathcare; the BBC rolling over for Donald Trump; and Kathy Hochul's clash with Zohran Mamdani.
zeteo.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Is there a more feckless, spineless opposition party anywhere in the democratic world? Why do Democrats insist on repeatedly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?"
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
"This Week in Democracy – Week 42: Trump Pardons Crooks, Ignores Courts, and Threatens War"
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
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Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Read/share/subscribe:
This Week in Democracy – Week 42: Trump Pardons Crooks, Ignores Courts, and Threatens War
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
zeteo.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
"This Week in Democracy – Week 42: Trump Pardons Crooks, Ignores Courts, and Threatens War"
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Read/share/subscribe:
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
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Keep up the pressure folks. The folders are getting screamed at and realizing there won't be a shred of cover.
Whats interesting is how Slotkin was involved early on but not at the end
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Keep up the pressure folks. The folders are getting screamed at and realizing there won't be a shred of cover.
Dems should be all over THIS, not caving on a shutdown and healthcare premiums on which the publicly currently clearly blame Trump and the GOP for.
At least some people’s lives have improved in Donald Trump’s America.
November 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Dems should be all over THIS, not caving on a shutdown and healthcare premiums on which the publicly currently clearly blame Trump and the GOP for.
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Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
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November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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this is a moderate to normie Illinois Democrat
I don't know what the Senate is going to do. But if they do in fact fold in exchange for nothing, they will be living up to past performance. To expect the Senate to carry out the will of the American people is to misunderstand why it was created in the first place.
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
this is a moderate to normie Illinois Democrat
Just a pathetic, needy, egomaniacal cult leader
Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him
A senior White House source said there have been back-channel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion dom...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Just a pathetic, needy, egomaniacal cult leader
I am fascinated by the growing number of conservatives who claim I should be ‘denaturalized & deported’ because I am apparently anti-American (based on what?); these same folks who hate many of the core freedoms & rights in the American Constitution, including the 1st & 14th Amendments. The irony.
November 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I am fascinated by the growing number of conservatives who claim I should be ‘denaturalized & deported’ because I am apparently anti-American (based on what?); these same folks who hate many of the core freedoms & rights in the American Constitution, including the 1st & 14th Amendments. The irony.
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Subscribe to ‘First Draft’ and swipe to check out the highlights from the past seven editions: firstdraft.zeteo.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Subscribe to ‘First Draft’ and swipe to check out the highlights from the past seven editions: firstdraft.zeteo.com
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It’s been three weeks since we launched ‘First Draft’—our daily morning newsletter centered on US politics. Have you subscribed yet?
Authored by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social (Mon) & @petertwinklage.bsky.social (Tu–Fr), ‘First Draft’ is your go-to morning read, especially from a progressive perspective.
Authored by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social (Mon) & @petertwinklage.bsky.social (Tu–Fr), ‘First Draft’ is your go-to morning read, especially from a progressive perspective.
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It’s been three weeks since we launched ‘First Draft’—our daily morning newsletter centered on US politics. Have you subscribed yet?
Authored by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social (Mon) & @petertwinklage.bsky.social (Tu–Fr), ‘First Draft’ is your go-to morning read, especially from a progressive perspective.
Authored by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social (Mon) & @petertwinklage.bsky.social (Tu–Fr), ‘First Draft’ is your go-to morning read, especially from a progressive perspective.
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“Filings show dozens of [Janet] Mills’s corporate donors gave maximum contributions to her campaigns.”
@minnahfarshad.bsky.social reports on Governor Janet Mills history of receiving corporate donations and recent switch to swearing off corporate PAC money.
Read: zeteo.com/p/janet-mill...
@minnahfarshad.bsky.social reports on Governor Janet Mills history of receiving corporate donations and recent switch to swearing off corporate PAC money.
Read: zeteo.com/p/janet-mill...
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“Filings show dozens of [Janet] Mills’s corporate donors gave maximum contributions to her campaigns.”
@minnahfarshad.bsky.social reports on Governor Janet Mills history of receiving corporate donations and recent switch to swearing off corporate PAC money.
Read: zeteo.com/p/janet-mill...
@minnahfarshad.bsky.social reports on Governor Janet Mills history of receiving corporate donations and recent switch to swearing off corporate PAC money.
Read: zeteo.com/p/janet-mill...
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Last week, Trump:
- said he’d send the Army or the Marines into US cities.
- said any Jewish person who votes for Mamdani to be mayor of NYC “is a stupid person!!!”
- directed the Defense Department to “prepare for possible action” in Nigeria.
Read the list of actions: zeteo.com/p/this-week-...
- said he’d send the Army or the Marines into US cities.
- said any Jewish person who votes for Mamdani to be mayor of NYC “is a stupid person!!!”
- directed the Defense Department to “prepare for possible action” in Nigeria.
Read the list of actions: zeteo.com/p/this-week-...
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Last week, Trump:
- said he’d send the Army or the Marines into US cities.
- said any Jewish person who votes for Mamdani to be mayor of NYC “is a stupid person!!!”
- directed the Defense Department to “prepare for possible action” in Nigeria.
Read the list of actions: zeteo.com/p/this-week-...
- said he’d send the Army or the Marines into US cities.
- said any Jewish person who votes for Mamdani to be mayor of NYC “is a stupid person!!!”
- directed the Defense Department to “prepare for possible action” in Nigeria.
Read the list of actions: zeteo.com/p/this-week-...
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"[T]his is not just a secret war, but a secret unauthorized war. Or, in reality, a make-believe war, because most of these groups we probably couldn’t even be in a war with,” said @bcfinucane.bsky.social about US claims it is in armed conflict with 24 cartel groups
theintercept.com/2025/11/07/t...
theintercept.com/2025/11/07/t...
Trump Has a Secret List of 24 “Designated Terrorist Organizations.” We Got Some of the Names.
The U.S. claims it is engaged in “armed conflict” with Tren de Aragua, Ejército de Liberación Nacional, and Cártel de los Soles, among others.
theintercept.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"[T]his is not just a secret war, but a secret unauthorized war. Or, in reality, a make-believe war, because most of these groups we probably couldn’t even be in a war with,” said @bcfinucane.bsky.social about US claims it is in armed conflict with 24 cartel groups
theintercept.com/2025/11/07/t...
theintercept.com/2025/11/07/t...
Enjoyed doing the Breakfast Club and talking Mamdani, shutdown, Schumer, Trump, authoritarianism and more with Charlamagne and the gang:
youtube.com/watch?v=5WOI...
youtube.com/watch?v=5WOI...
Mehdi Hasan On Mamdani's Mayoral Win, Combatting Hate, Government Shutdown + More
YouTube video by Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM
youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Enjoyed doing the Breakfast Club and talking Mamdani, shutdown, Schumer, Trump, authoritarianism and more with Charlamagne and the gang:
youtube.com/watch?v=5WOI...
youtube.com/watch?v=5WOI...
“Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know”
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
zeteo.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
“Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know”
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
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“It can’t be Mamdani on his own. The whole point about Donald Trump is you can't beat him on his own.”
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social joined ‘The Breakfast Club’ to discuss how Mamdani can fight Trump’s overreach and how in order to beat Trump, you have to create the conditions to beat the next Trump.
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social joined ‘The Breakfast Club’ to discuss how Mamdani can fight Trump’s overreach and how in order to beat Trump, you have to create the conditions to beat the next Trump.
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“It can’t be Mamdani on his own. The whole point about Donald Trump is you can't beat him on his own.”
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social joined ‘The Breakfast Club’ to discuss how Mamdani can fight Trump’s overreach and how in order to beat Trump, you have to create the conditions to beat the next Trump.
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social joined ‘The Breakfast Club’ to discuss how Mamdani can fight Trump’s overreach and how in order to beat Trump, you have to create the conditions to beat the next Trump.
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NEW: Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
Sudan's Death Toll Has Exceeded Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know zeteo.com/p/sudans-dea...
Sudan's Death Toll Has Exceeded Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know zeteo.com/p/sudans-dea...
Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
zeteo.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
NEW: Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
Sudan's Death Toll Has Exceeded Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know zeteo.com/p/sudans-dea...
Sudan's Death Toll Has Exceeded Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know zeteo.com/p/sudans-dea...
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According to a person familiar with jury lunches
November 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
According to a person familiar with jury lunches
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LaMonica McIver's attorneys ask Judge Jamel Semper to order Tricia McLaughlin to stop lying about her, effectively.
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![DHS also has failed to identify and remove other prejudicial statements
on its accounts. On October 31, 2025, the New Jersey Globe reported that “DHS
has not proactively found and deleted other similar posts.” In particular, that
article identified “one post from ICE that accuses McIver of having ‘attacked
ICE officers at the facility Saturday during the Congressional delegation’s
unannounced “oversight” visit.’”4 That post remains public at the time of this
filing.5
Congresswoman McIver’s case is not an isolated example of DHS
violating court rules designed to ensure a fair trial in criminal cases. Just last
week, the District Judge presiding over the prosecution of Kilmar Abrego
Garcia recognized the danger of prejudicial statements by DHS in that case.
See Mem. Op., United States v. Garcia, No. 25-CR-0115 (M.D. Tenn. Oct. 27,
2025), ECF No. 182. The court there ordered DOJ and DHS employees to
comply with a local rule, analogous to this Court’s Rule 101.1, and prohibited
them “from making extrajudicial statements that” impose a substantial
likelihood of material prejudice. Id. at 1-2. The court warned that violations
could “subject the speaker to sanctions.” Id. at 7-8.
The Court should issue a similar order here. Despite Local Rule 101.1,
applicable DOJ policy, ethical rules, apparent entreaties from the U.S.
Attorney’s Office, and this Court’s clear direction, DHS has slow-walked the
removal of clearly prejudicial statements, issued new ones, and continued to
maintain others on its website. Without a further order from the Court,
Congresswoman McIver will be forced to continue “play[ing] Whac-A-Mole”
with “government officials … saying things that have absolutely no connection](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bbp2b224lro3bfnzcqwwnkfo/bafkreiavfooy5gsq7pzqpgnf2np3qzekqqd2wyonl2duqv2uekuna2u5re@jpeg)
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
LaMonica McIver's attorneys ask Judge Jamel Semper to order Tricia McLaughlin to stop lying about her, effectively.
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Watch the full conversation here: zeteo.com/p/abdul-el-s...
Meet the Muslim Progressive Trying to Win Michigan for the Democrats
Bernie Sanders-backed Abdul El-Sayed, who wants an arms embargo on Israel and Medicare for All, is vying to be Michigan’s new US senator in a tight three-way primary race.
zeteo.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Watch the full conversation here: zeteo.com/p/abdul-el-s...