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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
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Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
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Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
Lina Khan to co-chair NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team | TechCrunch
Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
techcrunch.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
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Oh nooooo, Lindsey Halligan, this is not how any of this works
(15 screens into a Signal exchange) www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
(15 screens into a Signal exchange) www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
October 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Oh nooooo, Lindsey Halligan, this is not how any of this works
(15 screens into a Signal exchange) www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
(15 screens into a Signal exchange) www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
Trump has commuted the sentence of George Santos
Trump: “Good luck George, have a great life”
Santos was less than 3 of 87 months into his sentence for fraud and ID theft. Last year he was expelled from congress in a 311–114 vote (including 105 Rs!)
Doubt they will have much to say on this now
Trump: “Good luck George, have a great life”
Santos was less than 3 of 87 months into his sentence for fraud and ID theft. Last year he was expelled from congress in a 311–114 vote (including 105 Rs!)
Doubt they will have much to say on this now
October 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Trump has commuted the sentence of George Santos
Trump: “Good luck George, have a great life”
Santos was less than 3 of 87 months into his sentence for fraud and ID theft. Last year he was expelled from congress in a 311–114 vote (including 105 Rs!)
Doubt they will have much to say on this now
Trump: “Good luck George, have a great life”
Santos was less than 3 of 87 months into his sentence for fraud and ID theft. Last year he was expelled from congress in a 311–114 vote (including 105 Rs!)
Doubt they will have much to say on this now
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Unfortunately, reality is only apparent *after* elections.
October 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Unfortunately, reality is only apparent *after* elections.
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My DEFCON talk "We are currently clean on OPSEC" now has over 30k views on YouTube, so now more people watched my talk than attended DEFCON itself. If you haven't seen it, please do! The Trump admin's incompetence is mindbogglingly BONKERS www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFYy...
"We are currently clean on OPSEC": The Signalgate Saga (DEFCON 33)
YouTube video by Micah Lee
www.youtube.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My DEFCON talk "We are currently clean on OPSEC" now has over 30k views on YouTube, so now more people watched my talk than attended DEFCON itself. If you haven't seen it, please do! The Trump admin's incompetence is mindbogglingly BONKERS www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFYy...
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Trump to Zelenskyy: "During the war you can't have elections? So let me just see -- three and a half years from me, if we happen to be in a way with somebody, no more elections. That's good."
August 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Trump to Zelenskyy: "During the war you can't have elections? So let me just see -- three and a half years from me, if we happen to be in a way with somebody, no more elections. That's good."
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BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
June 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
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I'm Kat Abughazaleh and I'm running for Congress.
March 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I'm Kat Abughazaleh and I'm running for Congress.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to reframe their oligarchy as Elon’s sacrifice by claiming that the left is “illegally” boycotting Musk.
This is a ploy to distract from Elon’s disastrous and self serving DOGE cuts and will undoubtedly be used as an excuse to reroute contracts to Musk.
This is a ploy to distract from Elon’s disastrous and self serving DOGE cuts and will undoubtedly be used as an excuse to reroute contracts to Musk.
Trump Cries for Elon, Blames 'Illegal' Liberal Boycott for Tanking Tesla
Donald Trump claimed that an 'illegal liberal boycott is hurting Tesla, and vowed to buy a car from Elon Musk's electric-vehicle company.
www.rollingstone.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to reframe their oligarchy as Elon’s sacrifice by claiming that the left is “illegally” boycotting Musk.
This is a ploy to distract from Elon’s disastrous and self serving DOGE cuts and will undoubtedly be used as an excuse to reroute contracts to Musk.
This is a ploy to distract from Elon’s disastrous and self serving DOGE cuts and will undoubtedly be used as an excuse to reroute contracts to Musk.
Bernie Sanders’ response to Trump’s congressional address:
“We are no longer moving towards oligarchy, we are living in an oligarchic society”
www.youtube.com/live/QlrQKv1...
“We are no longer moving towards oligarchy, we are living in an oligarchic society”
www.youtube.com/live/QlrQKv1...
Sen. Sanders Responds to Trump's Congressional Address
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Bernie Sanders’ response to Trump’s congressional address:
“We are no longer moving towards oligarchy, we are living in an oligarchic society”
www.youtube.com/live/QlrQKv1...
“We are no longer moving towards oligarchy, we are living in an oligarchic society”
www.youtube.com/live/QlrQKv1...
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BREAKING: 22 states sue NIH over Trump administration's new 15% cap on overhead for federal research grants. Suit filed federal court in Boston contends lifesaving research 'will grind to a halt' under the policy. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
BREAKING: 22 states sue NIH over Trump administration's new 15% cap on overhead for federal research grants. Suit filed federal court in Boston contends lifesaving research 'will grind to a halt' under the policy. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
DOGE has the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in its sights.
CFPB has saved Americans over $21 billion since its inception in 2011 by curtailing abusive practices by financial institutions.
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
CFPB has saved Americans over $21 billion since its inception in 2011 by curtailing abusive practices by financial institutions.
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Musk's team lands at consumer bureau
Three Musk allies, some of whom are tied to his Department of Government Efficiency, have embedded with the consumer bureau, according to the CFPB’s employees union.
www.politico.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
DOGE has the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in its sights.
CFPB has saved Americans over $21 billion since its inception in 2011 by curtailing abusive practices by financial institutions.
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
CFPB has saved Americans over $21 billion since its inception in 2011 by curtailing abusive practices by financial institutions.
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
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Jon Stewart and @aoc.bsky.social on the thirst for leadership in the Democratic Party and the need for an actual agenda.
January 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Jon Stewart and @aoc.bsky.social on the thirst for leadership in the Democratic Party and the need for an actual agenda.
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TRUMP: [Pardons over 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, issues volley of executive orders terminating DEI, orders end of birthright citizenship, puts military in charge of border security, withdraws from Paris Climate Accords and World Health Org...]
DEMOCRATS:
DEMOCRATS:
January 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
TRUMP: [Pardons over 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, issues volley of executive orders terminating DEI, orders end of birthright citizenship, puts military in charge of border security, withdraws from Paris Climate Accords and World Health Org...]
DEMOCRATS:
DEMOCRATS:
While members of the Democratic establishment like Chuck Schumer peddle bullshit about the importance of bipartisanship, Bernie Sanders remains focused on the real issues facing Americans.
Bernie’s thoughts on Trump’s inaugural speech and how we fight and move forward: youtu.be/vHH-KI2yk8s?...
Bernie’s thoughts on Trump’s inaugural speech and how we fight and move forward: youtu.be/vHH-KI2yk8s?...
I attended Trump’s inauguration yesterday. Here are my thoughts.
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
youtu.be
January 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
While members of the Democratic establishment like Chuck Schumer peddle bullshit about the importance of bipartisanship, Bernie Sanders remains focused on the real issues facing Americans.
Bernie’s thoughts on Trump’s inaugural speech and how we fight and move forward: youtu.be/vHH-KI2yk8s?...
Bernie’s thoughts on Trump’s inaugural speech and how we fight and move forward: youtu.be/vHH-KI2yk8s?...
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REPORTER: You would agree it's never acceptable to assault police officers?
TRUMP: Sure
REPORTER: Among those you pardoned is a guy who used a stun gun on a police officer. Why does he deserve a pardon?
TRUMP: Well, I don't know
TRUMP: Sure
REPORTER: Among those you pardoned is a guy who used a stun gun on a police officer. Why does he deserve a pardon?
TRUMP: Well, I don't know
January 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
REPORTER: You would agree it's never acceptable to assault police officers?
TRUMP: Sure
REPORTER: Among those you pardoned is a guy who used a stun gun on a police officer. Why does he deserve a pardon?
TRUMP: Well, I don't know
TRUMP: Sure
REPORTER: Among those you pardoned is a guy who used a stun gun on a police officer. Why does he deserve a pardon?
TRUMP: Well, I don't know
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Sergeant Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social sent me this picture. This is his call log. Each call is an automated Dept of "Justice" notification saying "The defendant you testified against is being released from the dept of corrections."
Each defendant assaulted him.
Each defendant assaulted him.
January 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sergeant Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social sent me this picture. This is his call log. Each call is an automated Dept of "Justice" notification saying "The defendant you testified against is being released from the dept of corrections."
Each defendant assaulted him.
Each defendant assaulted him.
Trump has rescinded over 40% (67/162) of Biden’s Executive Orders.
Based on a search of the Federal Register, this appears to be the second biggest single revocation of Executive Orders since their data begins 1937, only beaten by EO 12553 “Revocation of Various Executive Orders” by Reagan in 1986.
Based on a search of the Federal Register, this appears to be the second biggest single revocation of Executive Orders since their data begins 1937, only beaten by EO 12553 “Revocation of Various Executive Orders” by Reagan in 1986.
January 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Trump has rescinded over 40% (67/162) of Biden’s Executive Orders.
Based on a search of the Federal Register, this appears to be the second biggest single revocation of Executive Orders since their data begins 1937, only beaten by EO 12553 “Revocation of Various Executive Orders” by Reagan in 1986.
Based on a search of the Federal Register, this appears to be the second biggest single revocation of Executive Orders since their data begins 1937, only beaten by EO 12553 “Revocation of Various Executive Orders” by Reagan in 1986.
One of the many Biden era Executive Orders that Trump has rolled back today is “14087 - Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans”
This will end the development of multiple Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services programs that were designed to lower drug prices.
#USPOL
This will end the development of multiple Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services programs that were designed to lower drug prices.
#USPOL
January 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
One of the many Biden era Executive Orders that Trump has rolled back today is “14087 - Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans”
This will end the development of multiple Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services programs that were designed to lower drug prices.
#USPOL
This will end the development of multiple Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services programs that were designed to lower drug prices.
#USPOL