Political news I want to share 8-18-2026. Part 1

Authoritarianism on display.Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial http://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/u…
— Mannwich (@mannwich.bsky.social) 2026-08-15T10:59:43.764Z

A federal court in Nevada became the 22nd consecutive district court to reject the Trump administration’s campaign to force states to turn over their unredacted voter rolls, dismissing the Department of Justice’s case and denying its motion to compel. https://t.co/553Vyw9JI0
— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) August 14, 2026

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he has heard “absolutely nothing back” from Sen. Mitch McConnell after requesting updates on the senator’s condition.

Beshear (D-KY) says while he wishes McConnell “good health,” the senator should address the public directly. “His boss are the… pic.twitter.com/hnnbQBo4JR
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) August 16, 2026

Welker: "Trump pardoned everyone who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, including 172 people who pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers. How is that consistent with your pledge to always protect law enforcement?"

Blanche: "There is nothing inconsistent."

Welker: "On Jan. 6… pic.twitter.com/DKqvQKabSU
— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) August 16, 2026

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— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) August 16, 2026

CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism, and how Americans see parties in today's economy https://t.co/wV39VuxjmW
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 16, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Two DHS Sources Confirm to Migrant Insider — The ICE Agent Who Pointed His Gun at a U.S. Citizen in Virginia Is Martin Lagunas https://t.co/1xtlQ8APhI
— Pablo Manríquez (@PabloReports) August 15, 2026

“On the day Renée Good died, he’d posted about her death on his own Facebook page.

The caption was one word: “FAFO.” https://t.co/BcZysDlwRx
— Jeremy Konyndyk (@JeremyKonyndyk) August 15, 2026

This is the same kind of behavior that led to the murder of two American citizens.

Trump’s violent goon squad is out of control. We need to completely clean house and rebuild from the bottom. https://t.co/meSn5G23AM
— Senator Ruben Gallego (@SenRubenGallego) August 11, 2026

My reporting follows the outstanding gumshoe work of Unraveled Press, which you can find here: https://t.co/Ut1wyCZbvi
— Pablo Manríquez (@PabloReports) August 15, 2026

Law enforcement loves these shock gloves—in large part so that they can harm people and avoid being sued for it.
— Mother Jones (@motherjones.com) 2026-08-15T12:59:00.652Z

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— Unofficial Trump on X (@trump_repost) August 15, 2026

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NYT: Republicans Are Trying Hide Healthcare Cuts

Trump says that after Iran is defeated he’s going to declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-14T19:56:59.178Z

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November? https://t.co/KeAVXUvMHy
— Local 4 WDIV Detroit (@Local4News) August 15, 2026

ANOTHER WAPO SCOOP:The Navy is considering a major redesign of its new aircraft carriers to better match President Donald Trump’s aesthetic preferences for the warships, according to seven current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter. http://www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec…
— Dan Lamothe (@danlamothe.bsky.social) 2026-08-15T12:34:34.412Z

The reckless & shameless “American” media completely & intentionally misrepresent the USS Abraham Lincoln.

The brave Sailors of that Strike Group are very proud of their tough & historic mission. They embody resilience & excellence. @DeptofWar @USNavy & @CENTCOM have their back. https://t.co/2Yi08wMxYm
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) August 14, 2026

Wife of Service Member Rips Trump Administration’s ‘Infuriating’ Denial About Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
— Mediaite (@mediaite.com) 2026-08-14T22:29:07Z

They said no new wars.

Now they’re saying they will stay in the Middle East “indefinitely.”

Americans don’t want more forever wars.https://t.co/WI3tGe1Zkt pic.twitter.com/eV9cYTeoP7
— Rep. Jason Crow (@RepJasonCrow) August 17, 2026

North and South Korea are still technically at war. Our ability to help defend our ally against the North Koreans is because our forces are well trained and able to coordinate with the South Koreans. Hollowing out these joint exercises is shortsighted and a mistake. pic.twitter.com/VLO3t7Ghbf
— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) August 16, 2026

Trying to imagine the reaction from Republicans if Obama had begun a statement with ‘Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea…’ before announcing a reduction in military cooperation with a top US ally.

Oh the Trump double standards! https://t.co/fG93GDb1Fm
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 16, 2026

Trump has taken a look at North and South Korea and concluded that Kim Jong Un and the North Koreans are the good guys and we should be with them. Fuck MAGA.
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 16, 2026

When it comes to strengthening the resolve of totalitarian dictators, Donald Trump is the gift that keeps on giving.

He never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity to be small, petty, and narrow-minded when America stands for everything else.

Our friends and adversaries… pic.twitter.com/GBiipGtDJd
— Rahm Emanuel (@RahmEmanuel) August 16, 2026

For the first time in US history, America betrays South Korea, one of our closest allies for over 75 years. These exercises in various forms have taken place every year since 1974. pic.twitter.com/WoA5Dg8Yti
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 16, 2026

NEWS: Trump says he has ordered Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and calling the drills “hostile.”

Trump says he is helping North Korea because South Korea refused to… pic.twitter.com/hT7IULtRui
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) August 16, 2026

They are discussing using nuclear weapons on Iran in strategy meetings.

Yes you read that correctly. It’s real. I’m not speculating, I know.

And it’s pure evil.

The last time a nuclear weapon was used was August 6th and 9th of 1945 on two cities in Japan, Hiroshima and…
— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@FmrRepMTG) August 16, 2026

A US Navy guided-missile destroyer spent four days last month without working toilets, galley services and air conditioning in the blistering heat of the South China Sea after the warship lost power. https://t.co/0zyRNvuse9 pic.twitter.com/wjO1V1s2lf
— CNN (@CNN) August 17, 2026

Amazing. Amazingly awful.

I'd thought she would get a spot in the Trump admin.

But her impact here will be more direct.

Brilliant play @jaredpolis… couldn't have waited to commute until, say, Wednesday, November 4?

h/t @yvonnewingett https://t.co/7Y1Y1kOomo
— Stephen Richer (@stephen_richer) August 16, 2026

POV: you bring the receipts.

➡️ Prescription drug prices record sharpest drop in more than 60 years. pic.twitter.com/v00kCY2D3D
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 15, 2026

WH Takes Credit For Drug Cost Drop Due To Biden

More Americans are delinquent on their credit card payments now than at any other point since the Great Recession.

About 13% of all credit card balances are currently overdue by 90 days or more.https://t.co/ojN54yLp6p
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) August 16, 2026

Exclusive: A Wyoming woman alleges in a federal lawsuit that her stepfather used the Grok chatbot to transform a childhood photo into child sexual abuse material. https://t.co/FBAjtClETk
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 15, 2026

Wait 🤔

Did Mike Johnson just admit on fox news that President Trump Iran war fucked up their own economic plans?
So we had an economy taking off like a rocket until Trump decided to play bodyguard for Bibi?

Well sh*t, thanks for clearing that up, Mike 🤟
— Jose M (@JMLV51) August 15, 2026

A metaphor for what Trump has done to our country in less than 2 years. pic.twitter.com/NQulsg8Urx
— Amy Siskind (@Amy_Siskind) August 16, 2026

Look what VANDALS did to the grass connecting the vandalized World War II Monument and the vandalized Reflecting Pool, which will be opened again, and better than ever, shortly. Anybody who thinks the Reflecting Pool wasn't vandalized should go back to Law School! President… pic.twitter.com/q9tJjfwoKX
— Unofficial Trump on X (@trump_repost) August 17, 2026

Political news I want to share. 8-16-2026 part 1

GOP Rep. Glenn Grothman: Actually, I think we should do a little more for the rich pic.twitter.com/MBoQEXttt6
— FactPost (@factpostnews) August 13, 2026

NEW: Legal filings say Rep. Max Miller made “false statements” to a court in order to get a Civil Protection Order against his ex-wife. Miller told the court he had an eyewitness refuting claim he assaulted Moreno. Then his lawyers recanted the evidence. https://t.co/Z0reqwCip4
— Abby Vesoulis (@abbyvesoulis) August 13, 2026

NEW AD: 14 years ago today, Ken Paxton stole someone's $1,000 pen.

Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico. pic.twitter.com/GnNUsIlmrX
— Team Talarico (@TeamTalaricoHQ) August 14, 2026

Karoline Leavitt is getting glowing reviews of her performance as press secretary when she dodged, attacked, and obfuscated for the most part. A few examples of the lies we heard: claiming the US spent $50M on condoms for Gaza, calling the Epstein files a 'hoax,' denying war… pic.twitter.com/0RM3GYZctJ
— Jessica Tarlov (@JessicaTarlov) August 13, 2026

RFK Jr.: When you get on Trump's plane, it's just boxes and boxes of McDonald's. pic.twitter.com/XUdnH6Y7JU
— Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) August 13, 2026

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Pirro has convened a special grand jury, an extremely rare move in DC. That could potentially pave the way for her office to investigate some of its biggest cases.

Read more about what a special grand jury is and what it could mean for the office. https://t.co/1umfkKIPt0
— Perry Stein (@PerryStein) August 12, 2026

Todd Blanche's first address to DOJ: "We will always back the blue… Any time somebody assaults a federal law enforcement officer, we'll prosecute them."

73 Capitol Police and 65 MPD officers injured on Jan 6, 2021, would love to have a word.

5 more would, but they're dead. pic.twitter.com/Ttt9WVU96E
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) August 13, 2026

While struggling with the Reflecting Pool, Trump now takes his talents to aircraft carrier engineering. pic.twitter.com/HOX9NyqkHP
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 13, 2026

PM Netanyahu: "The first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons will be the Islamic Republic of Britain." pic.twitter.com/RBdvea5TgM
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 13, 2026

Bro LMAO these losers out there in Miami doing pushups for Andrew Tate outside of the jail pic.twitter.com/7o4X5Falrv
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) August 13, 2026

“Sky Evangelist” Whines Airline Won’t Leave Her Alone

Political news I want to share. 8-14-2026

In addition to trying to re-scrawl his name on the Kennedy Center facade by adding “Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump,” Trump's trying to rename the physical site “the President Donald J. Trump Plaza.”
Opposing attys' statement below. (Wash Litig Grp & @DDFund_) pic.twitter.com/JMEoaKjJ0x
— Roger Parloff (@rparloff) August 13, 2026

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/824787850938793984/source

https://www.tumblr.com/truth-has-a-liberal-bias/824769857191051264

The reports from the USS Abraham Lincoln about multiple sailors attempting to jump into the sea are disturbing. Long deployments are hard. They are a lot harder when the mission isn’t well defined and there is no end in sight. Here is some information on how to get help:… https://t.co/06a8Nu1ckx
— Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) August 13, 2026

The Department of the Navy must allow a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to visit the USS Lincoln to conduct oversight investigation into this horrible situation.
CODELs have visited war zones to inspect the conditions of our troops. There is no reason to be denied access. https://t.co/l1OwrXwJo1
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) August 13, 2026

NEW: The USS Abraham Lincoln was supposed to come home in May — instead, under Trump's Navy, its sailors are grinding through a ninth month at sea with no end date, and the crew is so broken that multiple have attempted suicide. This should be a national scandal.
— Mike Nellis (@MikeNellis) August 13, 2026

The U.S. has long miscalculated due to intelligence failures. Case in point: The war on Iran. Now, an even bigger miscalculation on the Strait of Hormuz.

Worse than fake news is fake intelligence. Be careful.

Allah is Great, Greater than ANY power on Earth. In Allah we trust.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) August 13, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: The wife of the USS Lincoln sailor who jumped overboard last week says she wasn't notified about the incident until four days after & said her husband repeatedly expressed concerns over his mental health but was "brushed off." w/@PriyaReporting https://t.co/jJlmtDHHNC
— Lindsey Pipia (@LP_Reports) August 13, 2026

NEW: The U.S. military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, or roughly 25 percent of its fleet, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The high-demand drones cost between $30 million and $50 million a piece. w/ @noahjrobertson…
— Tara Copp (@TaraCopp) August 13, 2026

https://www.tumblr.com/truth-has-a-liberal-bias/824766210610741248

NYP: Kari Lake, Scott Jennings and Spencer Pratt are seen as possible contenders who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Link to article: https://t.co/tqqFENRHXo pic.twitter.com/T5JUZvyDF0
— Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 (@PollTracker2024) August 13, 2026

Here’s my conversation with @ErinBurnett about my essay in today’s @nytimes. https://t.co/TDzc335oya https://t.co/yhsNNu5zqx
— Jonathan Reiner (@JReinerMD) August 13, 2026

I Was Dick Cheney’s Cardiologist. Trump Has Not Looked Well, and We Should Know Why. http://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/o…
— Elizabeth West (@limeylizzie.bsky.social) 2026-08-12T15:15:51.480Z

Florida allows voucher schools to cite their faith as a reason to deny admission to gay students.
But the AG says the same schools can't cite their faith as a reason to deny admission to anti-vaxxers.
What a selective version of faith and “freedom.”https://t.co/tdSfAUJwhi
— Scott Maxwell (@Scott_Maxwell) August 12, 2026

GOP Rep Falsely Claims 82% of Women Vaccinated in First Two Trimesters Miscarried
— Mediaite (@mediaite.com) 2026-08-11T23:13:17Z

The “covered up” data was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in September 2021, where it has sat, publicly, for five years. It shows vaccinated women miscarried at the same rate as everyone else, about 1 in 8. The 82% figure comes from a denominator error: it counts… https://t.co/HtVOF5dDkR
— Jake Scott, MD (@jakescottMD) August 12, 2026

Ted Cruz has been better than a lot of Republicans, but as it turns out even “better” is pretty bad. https://t.co/AAEaEINybq
— Richard Hanania (@RichardHanania) August 12, 2026

Shame on you @tedcruz. This is a bald faced lie. You are lying. You are purposely lying. You are purposely spreading malicious & dangerous disinformation. How the fuck do you live with yourself? Shame on you. https://t.co/1s040cuCAZ
— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) August 12, 2026

This is a disgusting, disgraceful, reckless statement from Senator Cruz.

Not only are these statistics and claims totally, objectively wrong and false.

The data he's referencing was NEVER "covered up" by Dr. Fauci.

It's been public since its 2021 publication in NEJM.

And… https://t.co/i99Oh2sWFq
— Brad Polumbo (@brad_polumbo) August 12, 2026

🚨BREAKING: A Nebraska court Wednesday rejected the RNC’s lawsuit seeking to block certain U.S. citizens abroad from voting in the state, handing the national GOP another major loss in its escalating legal campaign against overseas voters. https://t.co/4nHl5KtzSE
— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) August 12, 2026

This is one of the cringiest things I’ve ever watched. Is he mad at it? If this is his idea of campaigning, Gina has a real shot.

Also, thanks for reminding us that we can’t afford beef. https://t.co/DkNg0gl8KH
— Sara McGee for Texas HD 132 (@SaraForTexLege) August 12, 2026

BREAKING WaPo:Republican Rep. Max Miller's ex-wife has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Miller and his attorney — alleging that they "recklessly published" a nude image of Miller's 2-year-old daughter online.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) 2026-08-13T03:05:42.548Z

Watching the media and Democrats fall all over themselves defending Graham Platner is truly next level.

After all the sanctimonious lectures about everything, it turns out, they don’t actually care about Nazi affiliations or sexual abuse and harassment. pic.twitter.com/pV9FrBbO0x
— Mike Lawler (@lawler4ny) June 12, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed’s best pal and campaign partner says the USA should resume lynchings against black people.

Listen for yourself and understand what the socialists have in store for the black community pic.twitter.com/N3ntbIHefw
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) August 12, 2026

CNN contributor Scott Jennings just falsely accused Hasan Piker of supporting lynchings using out-of-context clips in an attempt to attack Abdul El-Sayed's campaign. Defamation like this is highly unlawful and can result in millions of dollars in damages if Piker sues. pic.twitter.com/7mqYoacwGm
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) August 13, 2026

This is beyond insane, even for TX: Fort Worth police just ARRESTED a man for saying "bullshit" while speaking at last week's Tarrant County meeting opposing a plan to cut nearly 50% of Election Day voting locations. He's charged with disrupting a meeting, @startelegram reports.
— Jen Rice (@jen_rice_) August 12, 2026

Man arrested after profanity at last week’s Tarrant commissioners meeting, from @startelegram https://t.co/i6LsUVw4sa pic.twitter.com/ykdJYJIR5O
— Jen Rice (@jen_rice_) August 12, 2026

I’m very disappointed that SacAnime has disinvited me from a Halo 25 reunion at their conference next month. If you thought we defeated Cancel Culture in 2024, guess again! pic.twitter.com/DSEWcIEjDA
— Marty O'Donnell (@MartyTheElder) August 11, 2026

“Does not feel safe”

Because they are intellectual children who see a calmly articulated opposing worldview as violence.
— Brandon Herrera (@TheAKGuy) August 11, 2026

Its as simple as just not being an asshole dude. You're not entitled to be at an event when you speak out against the rights of the people organizing it.
— Zack Hatrick (@BionicZack) August 11, 2026

You cant hate the left enough.

They preach about acceptance yet the secound you are not 99.9% aligned with them they turn on you like a bunch of rabid dogs.

Truly, leftist are a bane on not only American society, but the world at large.

Be cool if we could just send them all…
— Vismier 🇺🇸 (@Vismier17) August 11, 2026

This isn't going to become some anomalous method of arresting people. They will be shocking people like this as a matter of course. pic.twitter.com/U9SuvaMTvu
— David J. Bier (@David_J_Bier) August 13, 2026

Political news and stuff I want to share. 8-12-2026

The corruption is endless and staggering, with new examples every day. I continue to post all of it, day after day, and hope at some point enough voters care about it to make a difference against Republicans who refuse to do any oversight. pic.twitter.com/n0sW3BWWdD
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 11, 2026

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— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 11, 2026

🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump signaled Tuesday he’s willing to declare a national security emergency in an attempt to take over American elections. https://t.co/uosyDUTWN4
— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) August 11, 2026

Trump might send ballot-snatchers into these 13 states.

Each refused to hand over their voter rolls AND each is a battleground that could decide Congress.

They should be ready to stop him. pic.twitter.com/xZPF1XpYk4
— Miles Taylor (@MilesTaylorUSA) August 11, 2026

There is zero reason to not take Trump at his word that he and his team are planning sonething alarming to disrupt the midterms and beyond. https://t.co/WzNKfAmkDZ
— Jake Tapper 🦅 (@jaketapper) August 11, 2026

Donald Trump wants to take over American elections.

Senate Democrats are prepared to combat his unprecedented, illegal efforts at every turn.

Your vote belongs to you. We will ensure it stays that way. https://t.co/jpTqYpudEZ
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 11, 2026

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/824689839760982016

Context: the fake national emergency idea surfaced in March 2025 from Heather Honey.

Then, Honey worked with the Election Integrity Network – an organization started by people who tried to overturn Trump's 2020 loss.

Now, Honey works in a Department of Homeland Security role. https://t.co/aU8TBOmbum pic.twitter.com/UUVUQZsGON
— Max Flugrath🗳️ (@MaxFlugrath) August 11, 2026

Congressman Randy Fine: “The Democratic Party’s gonna take away your dog, and the Republican Party will fight to allow you to keep it.”

We live in the dumbest timeline pic.twitter.com/iFvEfRrQbk
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 7, 2026

GOP may be stuck with Rep. Max Miller in Ohio https://t.co/KhpjJMkBEk
— Axios (@axios) August 9, 2026

Lindell will not concede. Claims there are anomalies in the numbers that his teams will be looking into overnight. @KSTP pic.twitter.com/mo3CXecVxg
— Kirsten Swanson (@KirstenKSTP) August 12, 2026

Many people say Venezuela rigged the election against Mike Lindell because they don’t like his pillows. Never seen anything like it. https://t.co/qPVqmwLr2w
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) August 12, 2026

Congratulations to Peggy Flanagan for winning the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota.

Peggy was outspent 7 to 1 by billionaire super PACs and she WON.

The American people are sick and tired of establishment politics and policies.

They want REAL change.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) August 12, 2026

David Ellison Threatens to Pull Paramount Out of California Starting Oct. 1 if States Refuse to Negotiate Settlement in Antitrust Suit https://t.co/N8bTxtYGWd
— Variety (@Variety) August 11, 2026

A frankly insane story about how a Trump-linked American drilling company is setting up equipment in Greenland to make exploratory borehole, *despite* being denied permission by the Greenlandic government. So much for sovereignty, I guess. https://t.co/L6vrd4qpV5
— ChrisO_wiki (@ChrisO_wiki) August 8, 2026

Dear Greenland, dear Denmark,
Don’t even think about allowing this. If you give them an inch they’ll take 100 miles. Kick them out now or accept that you just opened the floodgates.
Like Putin, you can’t negotiate with Trump. Showing weakness will just guarantee the next outrage. https://t.co/mzt4ooInVs
— Jessica Berlin (@berlin_bridge) August 8, 2026

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/824719801134055424/president-trump-signs-executive-order-regarding

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/824695448814141440

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/824692860108652544/aorish-said-yeah-this-kind-of-gripe-is-from-the

https://www.tumblr.com/truth-has-a-liberal-bias/824679277813514240

News I want to share. 8-11-2026 part 1

Iran Issues List of Demands, Complicating Efforts to Reopen StraitThe head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/w…
— Eric Lipton NYT (@ericlipton.nytimes.com) 2026-08-08T18:33:16.261Z

Trump on the Iran war this morning:"We are low keying it," and plans to wait Iran out economically. “It will work out. It always works out.”www.axios.com/2026/08/09/t…
— Sven-Erik Volberg (@volberg.bsky.social) 2026-08-09T17:16:19.664Z

Donald Trump is about to become what he never wanted to be: Jimmy Carter. Held hostage by Iran. And it was all voluntary. pic.twitter.com/hFrziwc8Ch
— Chris Christie (@GovChristie) August 9, 2026

President Jimmy Carter was a good & decent man who loved our country and served it loyally in the U.S. Navy, as Governor of Georgia and as President. My first vote was for his opponent for re-election, Ronald Reagan, but despite his flawed Presidency he was a great American. RIP.
— Chris Christie (@GovChristie) December 30, 2024

Sen. Chris Murphy: "Donald Trump has lost this war. America is weaker, Iran is stronger, the price to reopen the strait increases by the day, the supposed 'deal' that's on the table right now would pay Iran $100 billion a year in order to reopen the strait … what a victory for… pic.twitter.com/0P9AtH5oR3
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 9, 2026

Vance: I’ve had moments where I felt the presence of God. A friend and I were talking about Christianity and there was this moment where a glass fell off the wall. I think an atheist would dismiss that, but it felt like God was trying to send me a message. pic.twitter.com/d74LZe55bB
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 9, 2026

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— Deep State David (@dmp267) August 9, 2026

TEXAS POLITICS: Security escorts man out of Ken Paxton’s rally in San Antonio on Saturday after the man yells “you cheated on your wife.” pic.twitter.com/jgonzgz8Il
— Michael Karlis (@MichaelKarlis) August 8, 2026

Here’s that moment from earlier today when someone was kicked out of Paxton’s rally for yelling “You cheated on your wife!” as Paxton was criticizing Talarico’s views on Christianity pic.twitter.com/NnoY7ganel
— James Barragán 🌟 (@James_Barragan) August 8, 2026

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— Unofficial Trump on X (@trump_repost) August 9, 2026

Pretty sure Dems have been waiting for a blunt counterpunching anti-Trump fighter like this since 2015. https://t.co/ttg39pw8rJ
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 9, 2026

NEWSNATION: Here's the record — inflation 3.5%, higher than earnings, gas is $4 a gallon, electricity prices continue to go up, and GDP is at 1.5%. Why do Republicans deserve to keep power?

RNC CHAIR JOE GRUTERS: Biden's disastrous economic record pic.twitter.com/8KC2d998pn
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 9, 2026

This literally took 2 seconds pic.twitter.com/ChcZfajill
— junglegsus (Mustafa) (@Junglegsus) August 9, 2026

White House aide Peter Navarro goes ballistic on White House aide Jeanine Pirro: "Never mention her friggin' name to me. Because that woman still refuses to fire John Crabb. When the boss said 'she choked' … Jeanine, are you listening?" pic.twitter.com/GsB6yveGaO
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 10, 2026

TEXAS POLITICS: Security escorts man out of Ken Paxton’s rally in San Antonio on Saturday after the man yells “you cheated on your wife.” pic.twitter.com/jgonzgz8Il
— Michael Karlis (@MichaelKarlis) August 8, 2026

Here’s that moment from earlier today when someone was kicked out of Paxton’s rally for yelling “You cheated on your wife!” as Paxton was criticizing Talarico’s views on Christianity pic.twitter.com/NnoY7ganel
— James Barragán 🌟 (@James_Barragan) August 8, 2026

News I want to share. 8-9-2026

In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a Florida home, pledging it would be his principal residence. Seven weeks later, he attested a neighboring property would also be his principal residence.

In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.https://t.co/tsU9HzE1od
— ProPublica (@propublica) August 8, 2026

It’s gonna be a MILITARY CENTER, not a ballroom.

Can’t you commies tell the difference??? https://t.co/JiRrMjUmQZ
— George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 (@gtconway3d) August 7, 2026

We live in a country where the entire political and media class talks about antisemitism every day, conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel, meanwhile prominent Republican members of Congress are saying this with zero pushback from political or media elites. https://t.co/gfF6dDVGYT
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 8, 2026

Not even 25 years after Muslim terrorists flew planes into the Twin Towers, New York City is being overrun by the very people who want to see this country burn.

This is an invasion. There is no other way to put it.

Every American who watched this country get attacked on its… pic.twitter.com/uw8jK2ZzgI
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) August 7, 2026

Dr. Oz is Muslim and literally works for Trump. Congratulations, Nancy, you just called Trump’s own CMS Administrator a Trojan horse. Absolute clown show, fucking dummy. https://t.co/PWazZ3UNwu
— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) August 7, 2026

If someone made this exact same statement — but replaced "Muslim" with "Jew" — their career would not only be instantly and permanently destroyed, but their families, banks, communities and employers would be relentlessly hounded until they were denounced, disowned and banned. https://t.co/xHT4pXYCjM
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) August 7, 2026

Trump’s hair gets a Las Vegas makeover, sparking memes, lighting theories and a fresh round of scrutiny of the president’s famous mane https://t.co/b6fLaXQGxr
— WSJ Politics (@WSJPolitics) August 7, 2026

Trump's cronies stand and clap like seals for an extended period of time, until Trump is safely out of view pic.twitter.com/yFXiSsttYJ
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 7, 2026

Eerily similar to the verbiage on the Access Hollywood tape, except instead of bragging about assaulting women he’s talking about pilfering historical artifacts, most of which we will likely never see again. https://t.co/MNrTIUZqa1
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 8, 2026

Trump is regrowing his own hair! A medical miracle! https://t.co/57lG3VeX5F
— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 7, 2026

Owner of Miami’s most famous Haitian restaurant regrets his vote for Trump after he ends Haitian TPS, crushing his business.pic.twitter.com/QwQe7j9SBT
— Grant Stern  (@grantstern) August 7, 2026

Hunter Biden: Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Metastasized

Political cartoons / memes / and news I want to share bonus. 8-7-2026

Trump was just fundraising in a “blue state” he calls a “threat” — our “blue state” and “blue cities” are keeping “his” government afloat right now. https://t.co/sMnPXzgcir
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) August 5, 2026

Trump announces he is rolling back protections for endangered species pic.twitter.com/dQESkbOIfv
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) August 4, 2026

“MAGA Warrior” Who Says LGBTQ People Aren’t Human Wins Missouri US House Primary With Trump’s Backing

Mike Lindell announced that he is "stepping down as CEO of MyPillow so I can devote 100% of my time and energy to my campaign for Governor of Minnesota." pic.twitter.com/1pYjROGxNt
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) August 5, 2026

Five-time draft dodger Trump just posted this pic.twitter.com/M5KiGyb5aW
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 4, 2026

Trump in Nevada: “Michael Whatley should be your governor.”

Minor detail: Whatley is running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

25th Amendment now! pic.twitter.com/fDJXgky1Fl
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 6, 2026

Trump: "We're taking a lot of oil from Venezuela — billions and billions of barrels of oil. To the victor belong the spoils." pic.twitter.com/VFJuPdrnRy
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 5, 2026

is Trump rocking a wig, or what the hell is going on here? pic.twitter.com/3opMA5Ngzg
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 5, 2026

Trump: "Nobody knows that 'dumb' doesn't have a B"

(Dear reader, it has a B) pic.twitter.com/isCik2OK0Z
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 5, 2026

Trump: "The radical left wants to ban a thing called gasoline." pic.twitter.com/WsNoMA6e4c
— Molly Ploofkins (@Mollyploofkins) August 5, 2026

He's an idiot. https://t.co/vnctymUAO5
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 5, 2026

Trump: We have lifted 100,000 Nevadans off of food stamps. They don’t want to be on food stamps. They don’t need food stamps. pic.twitter.com/EHyDysj6Vj
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 5, 2026

He looks like Alec Baldwin playing Trump on SNL. https://t.co/kGil67wp0t
— Christopher Hale (@ChristopherHale) August 5, 2026

Fetterman to oppose Blanche’s nomination to head Justice Departmenthttps://t.co/Qk9Rjo8B4G
— The Hill (@thehill) August 5, 2026

Demented Senior Melts Down Over El-Sayed’s Win

It’s only been a few hours since the first viable Muslim
Senate candidate won a primary and his GOP opponent is already running ads featuring Osama bin Laden and 9/11.

The Islamophobia over the next few months is gonna be vicious. https://t.co/Us7TnA8uED
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 5, 2026

https://www.tumblr.com/saywhat-politics/824202408414560256/were-not-booing-him-nevada-governor-admonishes

WSJ: ICE Is Weaponizing Social Media Against Critics

Latest: Trump administration plans to award a $150M contract to Houston based law firm with ties to administration. The contract is set to run for a year and provide legal services to unaccompanied imm. kids, just days after contract with network expired.https://t.co/t1S2IWyWzq
— Valerie Gonzalez (@ValOnTheBorder) August 4, 2026

One of our TPUSA college students gave me his take on affordability:

“A burrito shouldn’t cost $20.”

Yeah, a lot of this is a hangover from Covid and Biden-era inflation, but the lived experience is the same: It just feels like basic things cost too much. https://t.co/GEvmbea57o
— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) August 4, 2026

I'm surprised to hear Mark say this. If you've ever met him in person, it's quite obvious the man has never missed a burrito. https://t.co/z4DjKLVZVs
— JD Vance (@JDVance) August 5, 2026

Sailors fighting Trump’s war with Iran are washing in moldy showers and rationing meals in the ninth month of a mission that shows zero signs of ending.
https://t.co/0Oru8CKdlA
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) August 5, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump’s frustration over the Iran war boiled over at Camp David last week, where he demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on why he had apparently been misled on extreme munitions shortages that now threaten to limit military options…
— Tara Copp (@TaraCopp) August 5, 2026

I was at Camp David with President Trump and Secretary Hegseth. This literally never happened, and we told the Washington Post that repeatedly. This B.S. story was shopped to many outlets by someone clearly out to disparage the Secretary, for whatever reason. Unfortunately for… https://t.co/BUwn11nC52
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 6, 2026

This is how you know the story is true👇👇 https://t.co/GXbwH96hj2
— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@AdamKinzinger) August 6, 2026

We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise.
But he’s betrayed us all.
Our commitment is America First for all Americans, right, left, and center.
The movement has begun. pic.twitter.com/mZXadw0kBr
— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@FmrRepMTG) August 1, 2026

MAGA was betrayed. We all were. It's time for a new path forward. More tomorrow night at 6 PM ET on https://t.co/sLkXnGKCFd. https://t.co/YweHmb44Ru
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) August 4, 2026

Paging Vice President JD Vance:

I believe I predicted a couple months ago that Tucker Qatarlson would likely turn on you someday… @TuckerCarlson @JDVance

Save yourself while you still can! He’s a lunatic! Tucker wants to hijack the GOP in 2026 and 2028. https://t.co/MJPlHGPIY9
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) August 5, 2026

Will be shorter lived than Musks “America Party” https://t.co/6gvheBneJu
— captive dreamer (@captive_dreamer) August 5, 2026

OH FFS – Just STFU and get over yourselves.

All of you combined have zero pull anymore. You can't even move the needle much less start a movement.

Table full of laughingstocks. https://t.co/9VSLhDV72P
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) August 5, 2026

Energy Sec Faces Prosecution For Lying To Congress

Loomer: Fox News Is “Basically TV For Stupid People”

New Mexico sues the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, saying the federal government blocked the state’s ability to investigate the sex crimes of financier Jeffrey Epstein at a ranch there. https://t.co/SijN4WxXJv
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 5, 2026

https://www.tumblr.com/saywhat-politics/824157639855505408/a-nation-that-spent-its-money-painting-statues

Political cartoons / memes / and news I want to share bonus. 8-1-2026

NEW: The US government is on the hook for potentially millions of taxpayer dollars in legal bills sought by successful challengers to some of the Trump administration’s most controversial actions and policieswww.bloomberg.com/news/article…
— Zoe Tillman (@zoetillman.bsky.social) 2026-07-30T11:43:33.261Z

Child pornographer pledges $100 million to Republicans for the midterms. http://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u…
— The Daily Edge (@thedailyedge.bsky.social) 2026-07-30T17:59:36.643Z

Thank you, Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/FKDjCaPdJZ
— Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) July 30, 2026

"Democrat Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley by 53% to 44% in the race to fill the state’s open Senate seat, according to a Fox News poll of North Carolina voters." — http://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox…
— Nolan Hicks (@ndhapple.bsky.social) 2026-07-30T13:53:05.844Z

Sen. Bernie Moreno's daughter says in a court filing that her ex-husband, congressman Max Miller, grabbed her attorney and that she had to tell him to get his hands off her lawyer.https://t.co/mxElNzAB0U
— Sam Stein (@samstein) July 30, 2026

Rep. Max Miller drops domestic violence case against senator's daughter after judge finds no evidence of harm by ex-wife
— New York Post (@nypost.com) 2026-07-30T17:37:22.807661Z

A senator can say no comment or say nothing, but reporters have every right to ask him questions in a public hallway https://t.co/UnBUfRg1Zs
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) July 30, 2026

Stressful times in the DC suburbs. pic.twitter.com/1tkHGMwe83
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) July 30, 2026

UEFA member federations agreed Thursday to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest at Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
— Scripps News (@scrippsnews.bsky.social) 2026-07-30T15:40:04.484Z

Rep. John McGuire: "I don't know if you heard about the BLT sandwich — using human fetus baby parts in the vaccine when they could've used ivermectin" pic.twitter.com/Qi3Tu4D3Hw
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 30, 2026

Roadkill Collector Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Launches Cooking Show and Warns America: ‘I Don’t Have a Gag Reflex’
— Mediaite (@mediaite.com) 2026-07-30T15:54:15Z

Trump ‘exasperated’ on Iran as top officials can’t agree on strategy, sources say nbcnews.to/4wxIUwB
— Meet the Press (@meetthepress.com) 2026-07-30T10:00:24Z

Just laser focused on pinpointing every last thing that made America the most successful economy in the history of the world, and then getting rid of it.www.wsj.com/politics/pol…
— Ben Cohen (@airspeedswift.bsky.social) 2026-07-30T16:49:33.969Z

This Eagle Scout is ashamed of Scouting America once again for caving to Hegseth, who wouldn't know honor if it gave him the Scout handshake. It's BSA v. Dale all over againapnews.com/article/scou…
— S (@vidiot.bsky.social) 2026-07-31T04:41:25.416Z

For the first time, coal supplied less than 50% of China’s electricity.
— The China-Global South Project (@chinagsproject.bsky.social) 2026-07-30T08:48:03.721Z

Political cartoons / memes / and news I want to share bonus. 7-25-2026

NEW: Donald Trump must divulge detailed financial information from his many businesses as part of his $10B defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, a federal judge ruled during a discovery hearing on Tuesday

The ruling by US magistrate judge Enjoliqué… pic.twitter.com/gzUUSAmxVV
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 22, 2026

NEWS: A Florida judge has ordered Donald Trump to turn over financial records sought by the BBC in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit.

The judge granted the BBC's motion to compel records from Trump's revocable trust, handing the broadcaster a MAJOR early win in discovery. pic.twitter.com/W54AbaVB6I
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) July 22, 2026

FT Exclusive: The Trump administration has collected more than $13bn in revenues from Venezuelan oil sales this year, according to FT calculations, but has said almost nothing about what has happened to the money. https://t.co/j1PIzzMlZf pic.twitter.com/4aKvSPdp2c
— Financial Times (@FT) July 22, 2026

NEW: In a win for voters, a federal judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC) seeking to force New Jersey to release sensitive voter data. http://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/…
— Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) 2026-07-21T15:46:07.470Z

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Ken Paxton just melted down and stormed out of a press conference after being asked about his 15 houses and alleged voter fraud. What a disaster for Texas Republicans. pic.twitter.com/m0PAgTHRpu
— Democratic Wins Media (@DemocraticWins) July 21, 2026

DOJ accuses UC San Diego medical school of bias in admissions
— USpolitics 🇺🇸 (@uspol.skyfleet.blue) 2026-07-21T17:06:53.598Z

Big vote: House defeats Lauren Boebert’s amendment to the NDAA to codify Trump’s executive order banning transgender service in the military, 212-217.

Four Republicans sided with Dems to kill the amendment.
— Connor O'Brien (@connorobrienNH) July 22, 2026

Anti-Trans amendments in the NDAA

PASSED:
Nancy Mace's ban on gender-affirming care coverage in TriCare (219-208)
Mace ban on trangender participation in women's sports at DoDEA schools (221-203)

FAIL:
Boebert's ban on trans servicemembers (212-217)
— Eric Michael Garcia (@EricMGarcia) July 22, 2026

House votes down @RepBoebert effort to codify Trump EO banning transgender military service.

Four Republicans: Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Moylan (Guam) and King-Hinds (Northern Mariana Islands) vote no.

The vote was 212-217. https://t.co/gEmwl7Z4kh pic.twitter.com/dL1Y3yrrtX
— Anthony Adragna (@AnthonyAdragna) July 22, 2026

Here’s a radical thought: maybe Trump should have sought congressional approval for the war with Iran before trying to stick Congress with the bill.www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec…
— Max Boot (@maxboot.bsky.social) 2026-07-21T11:19:10.164Z

He believes the U.S. should become a Christian theocracy, married women shouldn’t have the right to vote and gay sex should be illegal.‘Hand Jobs, Oral Sex and Anal’: Pete Hegseth's Pastor Wants Gay Men Prosecuted for These Acts [WATCH]open.substack.com/pub/uncloset…
— (@trishmaher.bsky.social) 2026-07-21T18:06:31.650Z

Senator Shaheen speaking for the entire nation in five words.
— Anu (@nofirstorder.bsky.social) 2026-07-21T20:19:00.732Z

HEGSETH: We had US boats that surrendered to Iranian ships during the Biden administration–REED: Listen — we're talking about the war you started. Not a situation in which oil was flowing freely, we weren't losing personnel. So your fallback to Biden is just a very very obvious excuse
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-21T20:10:40.903Z

MURRAY: Why exactly are billions of dollars for the National Guard and this administration's illegal strikes in the Caribbean urgently needed for the Iran war?HEGSETH: Because of Biden
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-21T19:41:47.032Z

REED: These airstrikes have not yet deterred and defeated the Iranians. Do you think airstrikes alone will do that?CAINE: Air power has limits and we always have to be mindful of thoseREED: The next step would be escalation by ground combat
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-21T20:09:52.301Z

HEGSETH: President Trump deserves the kind of praise he should get for undertaking this effortREED: Excuse me. So he should be praised for starting a war without authority and creating a situation in which the world economy is suffering tremendously?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-21T20:06:54.308Z

HEGSETH: I don't know what Lloyd Austin did for four yearsDURBIN: I'm sure he has questions about what you're doing now
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-21T19:52:43.260Z

HEGSETH: Iran is not charging tolls and they are shooting at ships right nowMURRAY: Trump said he wanted to charge a 20% tollHEGSETH: We have a blockade and it is effective
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-21T19:45:58.931Z

MURRAY: How it is possible if Iran's capabilities were 'functionally destroyed' 3 months ago for them to be bombing us now?HEGSETH: Iran is at the weakest point militarily it has ever been in
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-07-21T19:44:24.581Z

Pete Hegseth asks for $1.5 TRILLION for his unjust war.
— Blue Georgia (@bluegeorgia.bsky.social) 2026-07-21T19:30:11.837Z

Reminder: Hegseth was pushed out of TWO veterans nonprofits amid financial mismanagement allegations, running groups into debt, overspending on parties/events, and treating funds like personal accounts.Now, he's bankrupted the Pentagon despite a record budget and is demanding another $1.5 trillion
— MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) 2026-07-21T20:00:28.343Z

OSSOFF: You stated on March 8th, day nine of the war, you assured the American people of Iranian surrender. Does that remain your prediction?

HEGSETH: pic.twitter.com/36k5x1sBT1
— Acyn (@Acyn) July 21, 2026

Ossoff demolishes Hegseth — then Hegseth has an epic crashout

Sen. Jon Ossoff used Hegseth's premature declarations of victory against him during his Senate testimony, repeatedly reading back statements Hegseth made in March and April about Iran's military being "destroyed"… pic.twitter.com/KIFv6TW6Ir
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 21, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal. pic.twitter.com/YRezmW6YVx
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) July 22, 2026

RULE: Marketing supplement? HUGE RED FLAG. 🚩The Fake Influencers Selling Wellness on Your Feed http://www.nytimes.com/video/techno…"…found hundreds of A.I.-generated doctors, healers and wellness influencers on social media touting the health benefits of supplements to American consumers."
— Timothy Caulfield (@caulfieldtim.bsky.social) 2026-07-21T14:07:23.245Z

JUST IN: Trump plans to dramatically raise the cost of imported generic medications for Americans.

A 100% import tax starting August 1, 2028, then 200% starting August 1, 2029. pic.twitter.com/XQmNPrJ9j4
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 21, 2026