Political cartons / memes / and news I want to share bonus. 8-5-2026

New: Capitol One court filing states it closed hundreds of Trump related accounts following money laundering review: http://www.reuters.com/legal/govern…

Frank Figliuzzi (@frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social) 2026-08-02T00:54:40.102Z

Appeals court allows Arkansas to enforce law restricting library materials arkansasadvocate.com/2026/07/30/a…

Arkansas Advocate (@arkansasadvocate.com) 2026-07-30T22:28:08.953Z

This new lawsuit argues that the classroom displays conflict with Texas’s state religious freedom laws and a voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting parental rights, whereas AU's lawsuit argues they violate the US Constitution's First Amendment. http://www.expressnews.com/politics/art…

Houston Ch. of Americans United for Separation of Church & State (@auhouston.bsky.social) 2026-07-31T19:03:20.678Z

A GOP senator lost her cool when addressing questions about when Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will return, per reports.

Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2026-08-01T22:30:05.871Z

Evangelist Whitney Lynn uses most of her flights as an opportunity to share her faith. This week, her sermon got her kicked off a flight and clips of her removal racked up millions of views on social media.She called the situation “spiritual warfare.”

The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) 2026-07-31T21:30:08.066022648Z

BASH: How do you prepare for next pandemic? RFK Jr: We did almost everything wrongB: But what about now?K: We need to protect our rightsB: ?K: During covid we dismantled our rightsB: But I'm asking what *to* do K: You were part of the problemB: You want to sit here and attack me?

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-02T13:16:35.569Z

The Republicans have been lambasting the quiet medical professional who guided us through COVID because they prefer the style of this roided up road rage case

Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) 2026-08-02T13:33:11.030Z

RFK Jr: Dana, you probably don't understand this because you're not a scientistBASH: Well you're not either!RFK Jr: I know you're flustered now

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-02T13:29:01.589Z

"You were scaring people. That was the job of CNN" — RFK Jr attacks Dana Bash over her claim that the covid vaccine worked. Bash ends up telling him to stop and tries to pivot to measles.

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-02T13:17:46.014Z

RFK Jr: Trump wanted to end lockdowns. In Fauci's diary, he talks about how the president was calling him trying to get him to reopen the countryBASH: The lockdowns were down by governors K: They cited FauciB: Govs were hearing from hospitals that their ICUs were overrunK: That's not true

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-02T13:35:54.060Z

BASH: You have been one of the leading voices questioning the efficacy of vaccines. Do you accept some responsibility for this measles outbreak?RFK Jr: Absolutely not

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-02T13:18:00.320Z

RFK Jr: We had the highest death rate from covid of any nation on earthBASH: That's not accurateRFK Jr: What I said was accurateBASH: There are other countries that had higherRFK Jr: When Fauci was mismanaging the pandemic, he was doing it under the Biden administration

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-02T13:09:17.612Z

BRENNAN: Should there be an ethics probe to look into Max Miller?REP. MIKE TURNER: This is a matter of litigation. This is best handled in a courtroom, not a TV studio. This type of speculation is better for TMZ than CBSB: So it doesn't matter to you?TURNER: The court needs to handle this

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-02T14:55:36.111Z

Monty Fritts, a GOP candidate for governor of Tennessee, says he'd ban Islam, outlaw same-sex marriage, and execute doctors who provide abortion or gender-affirming care.He's not being shunned by the GOP. They say he's building a "cult following."www.friendlyatheist.com/p/tennessee-…

Hemant Mehta (@friendlyatheist.com) 2026-07-02T13:10:13.193Z

In the 80s and 90s, Linda McMahon covered up a string of abuse of ring boys by ring announcer Mel Phillips and McMahon confidante Pat Patterson. Six weeks after they were fired, she intervened to rehire them and made them pinky swear not to do it again. They did. Repeatedly.

James S. Pumpkins (@jspumpkins.bsky.social) 2026-07-11T16:14:19.846Z

Trump Media's new paid data service goes live, giving clients faster access to Trump’s posts

CNBC (@cnbc.com) 2026-08-01T14:19:48.275Z

They’re really really bad at this and I hope they keep up with this messaging. “Sorry you’re struggling to afford basic living needs, but check out my new boat!”

The Volatile Mermaid (@ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social) 2026-08-01T10:53:35.047Z

The Trump administration plans to spend $1.6 billion through September 2027 in its partnerships with state and local police participating in immigration enforcement. https://www.notus.org/policy/trump-supercharge-local-police-immigration-enforcement

NOTUS (@notus.com) 2026-07-31T21:40:01.75384805Z

The owner of the Baltimore Sun filed suit against Maryland Governor Wes Moore Friday, claiming Moore defamed him and falsely said he was affiliated with Jeffrey Epstein. @shaulenbeek.bsky.social http://www.courthousenews.com/baltimore-su…

Courthouse News (@courthousenews.bsky.social) 2026-07-31T23:38:57.037Z

Visuals Suggest U.S. Dropped 2,000-Pound Bomb on Home in Iran, Killing 3 http://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/w…

Defend Democracy ❌ 👑 (@mijoda3.bsky.social) 2026-08-01T10:18:40.415Z

‘Platner on steroids’: Max Miller abuse claims have Republicans silently sweating

Politico (@politico.com) 2026-08-01T14:04:02Z

Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts. http://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/c…

Watchdog Progressive (@watchdogprg.bsky.social) 2026-08-01T14:34:41.308Z

As Kansans face attacks on their rights and rising costs, what is Kansas’s AG focused on? Attacking LGBTQ+ kids. Kansans deserve better than Kris Kobach. kansasreflector.com/2026/07/29/k…

Democratic AGs (@democraticags.bsky.social) 2026-07-29T22:14:15.555Z

Trump posts an image featuring a map showing the United States taking over Canada and Greenland

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-14T15:52:51.991Z

Trump appeals judge's ruling that accused him of manipulating courts in IRS lawsuit

Politico (@politico.com) 2026-07-31T21:23:20Z

LAWSUIT UPDATE: Elon Musk waited until the last minute to try to stop our law banning nudification technology, and now he's paying the consequences. Our ban WILL take effect August 1.#ElonMusk #Minnesota #MNLeg

Minnesota Senate DFL (@senatedfl.bsky.social) 2026-07-31T19:56:15.230Z

Evangelist Whitney Lynn uses most of her flights as an opportunity to share her faith. This week, her sermon got her kicked off a flight and clips of her removal racked up millions of views on social media.She called the situation “spiritual warfare.”

The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) 2026-07-31T21:30:08.066022648Z

At the start of the Civil War, there were 4 million people who were enslaved in the US. Families were separated so some members could be sold to plantations in other parts of the country, including children.

Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) 2026-07-31T17:19:00.375Z

We could've made this montage of liars an hour long but you get the point

MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) 2026-07-31T23:02:31.937Z

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. My take.www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/w…

(@stevenerlanger.bsky.social) 2026-08-01T09:12:37.246Z

This new lawsuit argues that the classroom displays conflict with Texas’s state religious freedom laws and a voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting parental rights, whereas AU's lawsuit argues they violate the US Constitution's First Amendment. http://www.expressnews.com/politics/art…

Houston Ch. of Americans United for Separation of Church & State (@auhouston.bsky.social) 2026-07-31T19:03:20.678Z

2 thoughts on “Political cartons / memes / and news I want to share bonus. 8-5-2026

  1. Inmates , period, let alone one “housed in a SHU” don’t have access to their social media accounts. For such a manly male man MMA champion, Tate sure is coming across as a whiny-ass loser…

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