“Put simply, Patel responded to The Atlantic’s questions about the FBI’s election investigations by referring to a graphic that appeared on an unrelated news story on another media company’s website” https://t.co/W1I6huX9SF
— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) October 2, 2026

Erick Erickson: "I do think they're going to lose Ohio … the polling in Ohio for the GOP is pretty bleak. You have the white nationalists who don't want to support Vivek Ramaswamy for governor. You have the Max Miller situation that is actually dragging down the ticket." pic.twitter.com/JeFSVNsgUY
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 1, 2026

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/829309902329708544

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/829217793189822464/gone-in-90-seconds-an-invisibilized-ice-is

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/829311789286178816/trump-uses-decades-old-law-to-collect-flock-data

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/829311060702052352

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/829309145215893504/tennessee-unable-to-carry-out-execution-of-christa

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/829303822825504768/i-am-so-fucking-tired

News I want to share. 10-2-2026

Hegseth: “No Fatties, No Trannies, No Beardos, No Weirdos, No Wimps, And No Radicals, Just Warriors”

🚨 BOOM! SecWar Pete Hegseth just dropped this line: "No fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals — just warriors!"

"Just tough, ready, committed troops. The War Department is colorblind, gender-neutral, and merit-based. Or, as the President likes to… pic.twitter.com/1Ko5nHTwmZ
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 30, 2026

Hegseth: "Today, at my direction, I'm establishing the Office of Religious Affairs. It will report straight to the top — a direct line to the secretary … as Psalm 33:12 extolls us, blessed is the nation in which God is the Lord" pic.twitter.com/YutqQAsqB3
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 30, 2026

Hegseth: "Enter a new core of cadets. To meet this critical need we are partnering with a new crop of premier higher ed institutions, including LSU, Liberty University, Tuskegee University, Mississippi State University, and Hillsdale College." pic.twitter.com/SsPiFlYqyI
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 30, 2026

Hegseth: "We need students of western civilization and the pillars of our republic. Leaders who understand the faith of Jerusalem, the philosophy of anthems — Athens. The power of Rome, and the freedom of Philadelphia circa 1776." pic.twitter.com/wA3kEsLDnF
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 30, 2026

Hegseth: "Project Meridian will be co-led by three of our nation's best minds: Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich" pic.twitter.com/T0j9BcoOkM
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 30, 2026

Hegseth: "A free press is of course important, but partisan activism that intentionally smears the troops and the historic mission that they are undertaking is fundamentally anti-American. It's sick. It's a national betrayal. It's treason." pic.twitter.com/2WrXZEhs9C
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 30, 2026

Trump is sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East and has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran by late November.
— Matt Novak (@paleofuture.bsky.social) 2026-10-01T18:01:23.694Z

How the Pentagon Is Escalating Trump’s Drug War in Latin America – By Shelby Holliday, Vera Bergengruen and Lara Seligman (The Wall Street Journal).- Gen. Francis Donovan shared exclusive new details on the use of high-tech drones in the jungle, says U.S.-assisted land strikes are an option
— Juan Calderon (@juancalmer.bsky.social) 2026-09-30T15:54:42.818Z

Zeteo: Trump Admits US-Paid Ads Are “Midterm Ads”

📺 Trump’s White House Agrees His ‘Midterm Ads’ Are Illegal. They’re Doing It Anyway#Trump
— TrumpWatch (@trumpwatch.skyfleet.blue) 2026-09-30T11:56:03.380Z

Jamie Raskin calls out the shitty ads as a crime (this was cited by CNN and other stories). This is the kind of Xitter post that I beg of @raskin.house.gov or other MoCs to cross-post over here — not least bc more people over here are likely to magnify it.
— emptywheel (@emptywheel.bsky.social) 2026-09-29T10:58:11.965Z

“Knowingly and willfully spending or obligating federal funds in violation of congressional appropriations limits can constitute a criminal violation of the Antideficiency Act" 31 U.S.C. § 1350. Does accepting those funds knowing expose MS NOW and CNN to possible criminal liability? #holdfast
— The Steady State (@thesteadystate.org) 2026-10-01T18:27:46.041Z

Sec. Brain Worm: AI Is “Better Informed” Than Doctors

RFK Jr. says AI can offer patients “a second opinion that is much better informed than any doctor in the country” and has the power to “free us from medical tyranny.”He spoke at an industry-backed MAHA Summit, whose sponsors included AI companies.www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/h…
— Sheryl Gay Stolberg (@sherylnyt.bsky.social) 2026-09-30T00:10:51.011Z

Raskin Roasts “Obsequious Sycophant” Eric Schmitt

A phenomenal moment in the Senate.

Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., claims he has evidence Jack Smith went to a HAWKS game in Atlanta.

Smith denies it.

Schmitt declares he has busted Jack Smith for perjury.

Smith, vexed, says he went to HAWKEYES game in Maryland.

Watch the whole thing: pic.twitter.com/J07o5Uwfxi
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 29, 2026

this gaffe should follow Eric Schmitt around for the rest of his political life

(Jack Smith was actually in Maryland at a HAWKEYES game, not in Atlanta colluding with Fani Willis as Schmitt alleged)

(Win McNamee/Getty) pic.twitter.com/f2ZYMdq1X9
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 29, 2026

Fox Host Shares Meme Ridiculing Sen. Eric Schmitt

This is priceless.

Check out how local news is reporting on Sen Eric Schmidt’s clown-show grilling of Jack Smith.

They found Jack Smith at the game…

“Top corner, section 109, row 1. In fact, that seat doesn’t even exist in Atlanta.” pic.twitter.com/CDyPrKkNgQ
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) September 30, 2026

The internet is erupting in mockery after Eric Schmitt’s spectacular Jack Smith faceplant.

Now people are openly speculating: Did his team plant the glowing 2028 story AND coordinate with MAGA influencers in advance, expecting a victory lap that blew up in their faces?…
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) September 29, 2026

The exact moment I knew Republican attacks on Jack Smith were a colossal mistake: pic.twitter.com/6GrqRSwpJw
— Senator Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) September 30, 2026

Posted and…deleted. Atta boy @seanhannity. You’re such a tool. pic.twitter.com/nzyNH9fbFd
— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) September 29, 2026

In a bid to frame Jack Smith as a liar, Sen. Schmitt (R-Missouri) accused the former special counsel of perjuring himself after he denied attending an Atlanta Hawks game on Feb. 3, 2024.

Smith had attended an University of Iowa Hawkeyes game that day. https://t.co/FYfGt4TOo7 pic.twitter.com/Q3KGi2UFar
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 29, 2026

Jack Smith: “it’s inconceivable to me how you can pardon people who beat police officers… and then vilify the officers”
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) September 29, 2026

It appears @bennyjohnson has now deleted his X post where he clearly pre-composed a post about Sen. Schmitt getting Jack Smith to perjure himself. Genuinely crazy how many big accts on this website appear to be coordinating with Republican politicians behind the scenes.
— Isaac Saul (@Ike_Saul) September 29, 2026

Oh man the influencer instruction emails went out BEFORE the testimony 😂☠️ pic.twitter.com/oPR9pS0gIn
— Emily Zanotti 🦝 (@emzanotti) September 29, 2026

Here's footage of Jack Smith at the Iowa vs. Maryland game on February 3rd, 2024 btw pic.twitter.com/yItxkEbbTz
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) September 29, 2026

Truly bizarre and weird to keep this going when it was called out as incorrect in real time. https://t.co/3NZC4lx2ww
— Andrew Kaczynski (@KFILE) September 29, 2026

Even the leader of Britain knows… https://t.co/EJzfjmo0Yq
— Janice Hough (@leftcoastbabe) September 29, 2026

Schmitt: Who knew jack Smith was a Caitlin Clark fan? We had information he was at a basketball game. There was only one NBA game that night which is why I asked him if he was in Atlanta. He answered the question. That's what these hearings are for. You ask questions, you get… pic.twitter.com/FKwdbvierp
— Acyn (@Acyn) September 30, 2026

Shameless is Trump’s superpower. Schmitt is like one of those knock-off cosplaying Batman guys Heath Ledger’s Joker slaps around. pic.twitter.com/O6eHdSMO6b
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) September 30, 2026

Hey Senator @Eric_Schmitt — I love Caitlin Clark but never saw her or Jack Smith at an Atlanta Hawks game.
— Fani T. Willis (@FaniforDA) September 30, 2026

NEW: Eric Schmitt says he did not mix up the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes.

"There was no confusion between Hawkeyes and Hawk," the Republican senator told FOS after his questioning of Jack Smith went viral as he believed he was about to catch Smith perjuring himself.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) September 30, 2026

Every single MAGA legislator in that hearing today predicted Jack Smith would plead the 5th. Not only did Jack Smith not plead the 5th, he answered every question, and he wiped the floor with that sleazy motherfucker Ted Cruz
— Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) September 29, 2026

Sen. Katie Britt — a former congressional staffer herself — knew she was watching a mythical staff fuck up.

The type of fuck up that interns will hear about as a cautionary tale on their first day of work on June 1, 2047. https://t.co/Ke7B9CQXJ6
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) September 29, 2026

Before calling someone a “dirtbag,” the Senator should have had his facts straight. An apology is in order.

Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes! pic.twitter.com/2WrNH78HKk
— Senator Amy Klobuchar (@SenAmyKlobuchar) September 29, 2026

Eric Schmitt is on The Charlie Kirk Show (yes it's still called that) — and believe it or not, hosts are pretending he owned Jack Smith with his embarrassingly botched gotcha

"You caught him in this NBA game too in Atlanta"

"Yeah," Schmitt replies

There's no mention at any… pic.twitter.com/PLJ1Ohxwh3
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 29, 2026

Ethan Harper, the aide holding up the poster falsely accusing Jack Smith of colluding with Fani Willis, graduated from Harvard Law School https://t.co/qERx9snxCg https://t.co/S5q9HNIj7V pic.twitter.com/4YzmaeChb6
— Bad Fox Graphics (@BadFoxGraphics) September 30, 2026

If anyone wants to know how the outrage machine gets fired up:

1. Schmitt plans to drop “bombshell”

2. Someone plants story that Schmitt is a Vance VP contender

3. Right-wing Twittersphere gets Schmitt talking points

4. Schmitt steps in it

5. Scheduled tweets go out anyway https://t.co/JGwTDzrP37
— Jim Lokay (@Lokay) September 29, 2026

GOP Reps Mum On Receiptless Expense Reports

Rep. Jim Baird (R-Indiana), who expensed more for lodging and meals than any other House member in each of the past two years, including $39,789 in 2025, did not respond to multiple attempts to speak with him. Neither did Rep. Abraham Hamadeh (R-Arizona), a first-term member who was the second-biggest spender last year with $39,131.

House members’ expenses surge in program that doesn’t require receipts
— Freedom Writers Collaborative (@fwcollaborative.bsky.social) 2026-09-30T09:27:06Z

Hope Florida led people with disabilities to dead ends as state misused $10M https://t.co/DAJTiQbfVL
— Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) September 28, 2026

To manage the Hope Florida initiative, DCF moved workers away from administering Medicaid and food assistance. The staff left behind are less trained and poorly paid, and the DCF department is now failing by nearly every federal measure. #DefendDemocracy https://t.co/jp9bkCH9Zh
— Florida Center for Government Accountability (@FLCTRGA) September 28, 2026

Now @AshleyMoodyFL. Why would I want to abolish the police when I want you arrested and in jail for stealing $10 million from sick kids? BFFR
— State Rep. Angie Nixon (@AngieNixon) September 28, 2026

Ken Paxton is a corrupt con man who has used his office to enrich himself and live a lavish lifestyle with his various mistresses at taxpayer expense. pic.twitter.com/DYYqzJcFsD
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 1, 2026

South Korea Disputes Trump’s Account of a Big Alaska Investment http://www.washingtonsun.com/foreign-poli…
— Mike Walker (@newnarrative.bsky.social) 2026-10-01T18:16:50.073Z

TRUMP: I won Alaska by a lot. Do you know how many points?DAN SULLIVAN: 15, sirTRUMP: How about 22?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-09-30T20:39:55.857Z

Trump: Dan Sullivan is a fraud, that Dan Sullivan is a disgraceful fraud. Vote for Dan S. Sullivan. S like super intelligence
— Headquarters (@headquartersnews.bsky.social) 2026-09-30T20:45:30.632Z

Judge bars U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from charging ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool case after Trump’s comments http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus… via @nbcnews
— 21 WFMJ (@21wfmj.bsky.social) 2026-10-01T15:23:20.765Z

Red States Just Asked the Supreme Court to Kill Abortion Shield Laws.
— Radio Free America (@handle.invalid) 2026-10-01T16:48:55.508Z

Trump says Secret Service wants him to ‘take down’ Oval Office
— Freedom Writers Collaborative (@fwcollaborative.bsky.social) 2026-10-01T16:47:58Z

DOJ is reviewing whether the special prosecutor’s office that investigated the Watergate break-in committed misconduct, according to people familiar with the matter, more than half a century after that scandal led to Nixon’s resignation. W @PhilipWegmann
https://t.co/1AuZ47w9wB
— Sadie Gurman (@sgurman) October 1, 2026

Decades After Watergate, Justice Department Reviews Whether Nixon Got a Raw DealRevisionist historian went to DOJ headquarters to present his case that former president, his associates weren’t treated fairlyFREE WSJ GIFT ARTICLE 🎁 http://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/…
— Lauren Ashley Davis (@laurenmeidasa.bsky.social) 2026-10-01T18:12:25.358Z

Next up, rethinking the conviction of Al Capone. After all, if he had his taxes treated the way Trump's have been, he'd still be a free man today. Admittedly he would be 127 years. But no criminal will go unavenged by Trump, Blanche & Co. http://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/…
— David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf.bsky.social) 2026-10-01T18:31:02.072Z

White House continues with campaign to convince people that in an age of AI-led job destruction, it is honorable and lucrative to join the ranks of Plumbers.www.wsj.com/us-news/law/…
— Karthik Sankaran (@rajakorman.bsky.social) 2026-10-01T19:17:54.183Z

Judge Dismisses Riley Gaines' Title IX Lawsuit Against NCAA
— NEWSMAX (@newsmax.com) 2026-09-30T00:43:11Z

Judges told The New York Times they presided over bloated dockets and were subjected to a flood of death threats during ICE’s January operations.https://www.washingtonsun.com/immigration/federal-judges-minnesota-against-trumps-doj
— The Washington Sun (@washingtonsun.com) 2026-09-17T22:30:02.138476456Z

Virginia pastors, we invite you to add your name and stand with us for the sanctity of life and marriage. Virginia must vote no on the abortion and marriage amendments. Please read this letter and share it widely. https://t.co/nfx1vfyuFf
— Ben Purves (@benpurves) September 27, 2026

Virginia, please read this letter before you vote. Pastors of VA, we invite you to add your name to this letter.https://t.co/i5BLJLvgKH
— Ben Purves (@benpurves) September 29, 2026

Phillip Jauregui and other religious-right leaders want to move the Supreme Court further to the right by insisting that future nominees pass their "biblical worldview" test.https://t.co/STcqskzHk9
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) September 29, 2026

Last night Trump filed his DC Circuit appeal seeking to rename the Kennedy Center. "[W]ithout appropriate recognition [for Trump], the Kennedy Center will" continue its "race toward physical & financial ruin. The stakes are existential."https://t.co/b9BH0hRq0r pic.twitter.com/GSk0NLWI8S
— Roger Parloff (@rparloff) September 29, 2026

The ICC has condemned new US sanctions targeting its president and a senior trial lawyer, calling them “a flagrant attack” on the court's independence. The move expands a growing list of ICC officials barred from the US financial system.https://t.co/jRBfV39zBQ
— UN News (@UN_News_Centre) August 20, 2026

The statement is a remarkable break from Trump admin

“in this situation, with all that’s going on and all the stuff, we probably got to step back from it and say, 'Maybe we're doing something wrong here or there,' and then adjust to that.”

read: https://t.co/rFkeGAT2u2
— Rachel Shin (@rachel_shin_) September 30, 2026

Trump on DataCenters: I'm very good at real estate. Some of those buildings are absolutely beautiful. They're big and they're, you know, big, strong, powerful buildings, but they're beautiful and they add greatly to a community pic.twitter.com/87JXU5FPeS
— Acyn (@Acyn) September 29, 2026

As MS Now has reported, FBI officials say the bureau has been placing people on the Most Wanted list whose capture is believed to be imminent. In other words, these officials tell us—they are gaming the system. One fugitive was captured in Mexico an hour and 13 minutes after… https://t.co/M1WWaLE0b1
— Ken Dilanian (@KDilanianMSNOW) September 29, 2026

47-51: Senate blocked Maryland Democratic Senator Van Hollen's resolution to require the State Dept. to report to Congress on violence in the West Bank and Israel's human rights practices. Paul was the only Republican to vote Yes & Fetterman the only Democrat to vote No. Cassidy… pic.twitter.com/Kas1ABL8nC
— Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) September 30, 2026

This is not good for paxton. trashing trump in a fundraiser. also trying to shift blame for his bad numbers. will be interesting to see if this gives SLF/Texas PAC the impetus to give up on their massive, $125M spend there. https://t.co/dt1Zwx9DfA
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) September 30, 2026

ANOTHER two years of gutting health care, rubberstamping Trump's war of choice, and letting prices skyrocket? https://t.co/bs3Px5Bq8f
— Congressman Dwight Evans (@RepDwightEvans) September 29, 2026

Surely the American people will be inspired with this answer! https://t.co/jPTopvquRg
— Jessica Tarlov (@JessicaTarlov) September 29, 2026

The Majority Report clips on the right’s view of equality

On the King’s Hall Podcast, Brian Sauve and Eric Conn talk about how women are living in insanity because they have the right to work and vote, and that normalcy is women not having said rights.

Journalist Patrick Howley confronts Josh Hawley about the recent multiple allegations against him.

Clips from the Majority Report on the right’s bigotry and Muslim hating Islamophobia

Political news I want to share. 9-4-2026

Philadelphia DA Says That One Day Trump’s Ballroom Will Be “Blown Up” With Pieces Turned Into Souvenirs

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/826590874001604608/friends-when-the-supreme-court-doesnt-want-to

Trump immediately blames Joe Biden for the 13 deaths at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan. Trump forever forgets he caused the withdrawal problem by negotiating with the Taliban without the Afghan government involved. The withdrawal took longer than the timetable he created.#Trump #Afghanistan #AbbeyGate
— Bill Addis (@paidprotester.bsky.social) 2026-08-26T19:44:24.226Z

MAGA had a meltdown when 13 servicemembers were killed at Abbey Gate trying to evacuate after Trump surrendered to the Taliban. Now the Republicans think it's funny that 13 servicemembers have been killed in the GOP's latest Never Ending War in the Middle East. http://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-…
— The Sgt Joker (@thesgtjoker.bsky.social) 2026-05-21T17:09:39.363Z

Hey MAGA, remember when Donald Trump freed 5000 Taliban without even speaking to the Afghani government – then the Taliban took over the Afghani government? Then he struck a deal to get out of there and blamed Joe Biden for the Chaos he left behind, I do!
— Phineas (@phineasm.bsky.social) 2024-11-28T13:39:03.861Z

Remember when Trump released 5000 Taliban and one of them is now President of Afghanistan?
— Robert Ellingsworth (@by1959.bsky.social) 2024-08-26T18:04:49.026Z

(Bloomberg) – US allies are privately warning that the Strait of Hormuz is still likely mined, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s claim that the US Navy has completely removed and detonated explosives laid by Iran.@bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/news/article…
— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) 2026-08-26T17:51:44.932Z

West Point professor says he was pushed out for objecting to climate directive gothamist.com/news/west-po…
— Gothamist (@gothamist.com) 2026-08-26T20:35:31.321584Z

Education Dept Posts Clip Comparing Trump To Hitler

Mehdi Hasan to MAGA pastor Doug Wilson on Donald Trump:

"Your leader, your hero, the guy you're a fan of is the most unchristian man who's ever come anywhere near public office– thrice married, adulterer who slept with a porn star, ran casinos, lies in every breath, curses,… pic.twitter.com/AuI0FaWfZ5
— Reggie B. (@reggiebblue) August 30, 2026

Pete Hegseth's pastor Doug Wilson says he would have fought the Confederacy during the civil war.

Mehdi: Had 3.5 million people enslaved. You would have fought for that side?

Wilson: Yeah, I would.

Mehdi Hasan: They were fighting for slavery. You would have been fighting for… pic.twitter.com/735AXkrLkc
— Reggie B. (@reggiebblue) August 30, 2026

DOJ Sues Kansas City Over “Secret Gender Transitions”

NEW: On the list of 2,198 "filthy, dirty, vulgar books" flagged by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is one of the seminal books about the Holocaust: "Night"

Books on the list don't belong in schools, he said.

But "Night" is on the state's required reading list: https://t.co/VoSQO0AsOq
— Lawrence Mower (@lmower3) August 26, 2026

There is no such thing as “conservative-based” science. If you’re not doing evidence-based science, you are making up fairy tales.
— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran.com) 2026-08-25T23:48:00.803Z

Heidi Overton is a far-right, anti-abortion extremist who has no business leading the FDA.The American people deserve someone who will put science and facts FIRST, not another Trump sycophant who will make it their mission to attack medication abortion.I will vote NO.
— Senator Patty Murray (@murray.senate.gov) 2026-08-19T16:31:22.654Z

Pro-life group offers to pay legal fees for activists who defy New Jersey's new abortion law
— New York Post (@nypost.com) 2026-08-26T17:51:57.770903Z

The Trump administration plans to end a federal requirement that states have public input on data center construction.

This would stop local residents from raising concerns or learning about data centers in their neighborhoods. pic.twitter.com/UDkt99oTYZ
— Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) August 26, 2026

The brother of a woman killed in a car crash this year says the lack of empathy toward her family has been shocking.
— HuffPost (@huffpost.com) 2026-08-26T15:18:57.887Z

Breaking News: A judge sided with Texas over Minnesota over the extradition of an ICE agent who was charged in an on-duty shooting.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2026-08-26T20:17:26.375444Z

For anyone who wants to read the full reporting, here's a gift link: https://t.co/XulS9LPjrS
— NYTimes Communications (@NYTimesPR) August 30, 2026

Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has shared a disturbing concentration camp video depicting Palestinians being placed into a machine on a conveyor belt, entering overweight and emerging thin, distressed and crying. #StopTheGame
— Jeff Rudd 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 🇵🇸 (@jeffrudd.bsky.social) 2026-09-02T06:43:14.345Z

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has deleted his video depicting kidnapped Palestinians being sent into an industrialized slaughterhouse. pic.twitter.com/4xUCnyqqae
— gato fumante (@KweenInYellow) August 31, 2026

"First they came for hand cranks, and I said nothing. Then they integrated starter/alternators and I said nothing. Then they put remote start on keyfobs and I said nothing." – Sean Duffy https://t.co/obr27gOZbs
— Sean Casten (@SeanCasten) August 31, 2026

Cracking up at the mental picture of Duffy sitting in a car for 30 minutes, frustration increasing, until someone finally tells him to press the brake pedal first. https://t.co/FMXHbCm5TV
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) August 31, 2026

Watch Spider-Man punch a racist & anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA protestor in the face

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/watch-spider-man-punch-a-anti-lgbtq-protestor-in-the-face/

The MAGA protestor held a sign with the n-word on it before a man dressed as Spider-Man punched him.

Daniel Villarreal (he/him)August 25, 2026, 11:30 am EDT

Jake Lang — a racist and anti-LGBTQ+ Republican former candidate for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat who was jailed for allegedly assaulting Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, riots — held a hate rally outside of City Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during which he held up a sign that said, “Jake Lang loves Black people but hates [n-words].” Before he left, a counterprotester dressed as Spider-Man punched him in the face, and the punch was clearly captured on video. Lang was arrested soon after.

Lang’s rally was reportedly in response to 37-year-old white woman Shiloh Hendrix being found guilty of disorderly conduct after calling an autistic 8-year-old Black boy the racial slur at a playground in the Minnesotan city of Rochester. Lang appeared at City Hall on Saturday around 11:50 am in the back of a truck, protected by guards and Minneapolis Police and followed by an additional SUV, Newsweek reported.

The rally devolved into violence as counterprotestors attacked Lang and his crew, forcing them to flee City Hall after barely being there for six minutes. Shortly after their escape, police arrested Lang and charged him with inciting a riot; police also impounded the truck and SUV that Lang brought to City Hall.

Police also arrested the man in the Spider-Man costume, later identified as William Nicholas Love, along with 10 others. A GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign for Love’s legal defense has nearly raised all of its $70,000 goal as of Tuesday morning. He has been charged with assault. Meanwhile, Lang remains in jail without bond.

For future history books:Spider-Man punches Republican Christian nationalist racist Trump-pardoned Jan 6er pos Jake Lang.

— Cynthia (@cynthia13.bsky.social) 2026-08-25T10:28:37.605Z

Spider-man fought off and vanquished Jake Lang at his protest today. Afterwards Spider-Man was arrested and Jake Lang was seen running for his life.

— RN Mayhem (@mayhem1994.bsky.social) 2026-08-23T01:37:09.763Z

Despite Lang’s racist display, last January, a Black transgender woman helped rescue him from an angry mob of 100 anti-racist counterprotestors in Minneapolis.

In that incident, Lang had promised to lead a march through the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood (which has Minneapolis’ highest concentration of Somali-American residents) before burning a Quran on the steps of City Hall. But he reportedly didn’t get to do either because the counter-protestors — who outnumbered the 10 attendees at Lang’s event — cornered him outside City Hall before attacking him and chasing him away.

The anti-racist counterprotestors threw objects and water balloons at Lang before a 30-year-old Black Minneapolis resident named Isaiah Blackwell helped Lang escape.

Trump pardoned Lang after he had served four years in prison for attacking a U.S. Capitol police officer during the January 6, 2021, riots.

During a Pride Month protest last June, in front of an audience of two people, Lang struggled to burn a rainbow flag.

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Political news I want to share. 8-26-2026

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https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/825412743124369408/brendan-carr-needs-to-be-charged-with-violating

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/825318546833801216/us-gas-prices-set-mid-august-record-after-trump

https://www.tumblr.com/socialjusticeinamerica/825520577726087168/exclusive-navy-weighs-renaming-carrier-slated-to

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/825334174070243328/trump-20-has-deleted-or-altered-nearly-400-us

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https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/825603757400375297/flock-is-quietly-selling-powerful-drones-that-scan

https://www.tumblr.com/saywhat-politics/825113114431340544/mining-claims-filed-immediately-after-trump

https://www.tumblr.com/reagan-was-a-horrible-president/825778505659858944/trump-june-stock-disclosure-more-than-1000

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Political cartoons / memes / and news I want to share. 8-21-2026

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Political news I want to share. 8-19-2026.

Sixth Circuit rejects religious law firm’s suit over hate group label @ryanluetkem https://t.co/zmPMmlpja1
— Courthouse News (@CourthouseNews) August 14, 2026

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