Florida tourism dips as Canadian visitors drop 14 percent #TheHill
— #TuckFrump (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) 2026-08-28T16:39:45.000Z
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow military's transgender ban #TheHill
— #TuckFrump (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) 2026-08-28T21:15:28.000Z
i'm getting team TPM at work on an exclusive if they can find a Collins staffer who isn't a nazi http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202…
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) 2026-08-27T13:32:55.715Z
Most likely Trump has Grant at the bottom because he relentlessly hunted down and dismantled the original Ku Klux Klan. pic.twitter.com/2XgCzIx2LC
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 28, 2026
Imagine, just imagine, if any other president – Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Obama, Biden – had posted something like this about themselves. They would be a laughing stock. There’d be no other story in the media. Their own party members would be slamming them.
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 27, 2026
How/when did we… https://t.co/7wjGgIb6RS
Woodrow Wilson up top? Coolidge towards the bottom? And no Reagan? Can someone unplug the President, shake him, and plug him back in? https://t.co/Q50UdVZr4J
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) August 27, 2026
Best news all day.He couldn’t make 9/11 all about him, so decided not to come to NYC. Good riddance.www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/u…
— Michelangelo Signorile (@msignorile.bsky.social) 2026-08-28T00:43:02.272Z
Pirro’s special grand jury isn’t, as some suspected, being used to investigate Trump’s most high-profile perceived political enemies. WaPo reports it’s being used to look into DC schools… http://www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec…
— Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) 2026-08-27T16:21:39.286Z
Exclusive: Republican efforts to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress have hit a wall.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) 2026-08-27T14:26:31.530155Z
BREAKING: The Trump administration appeals the latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) 2026-08-28T19:48:23Z
Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon expresses concern over how election observers from the U.S. Justice Department observed the state’s primaries, saying it was “aggressive” and “irregular.”
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) 2026-08-27T20:00:27.670Z
With pivotal elections less than 70 days away, I’m grateful a federal judge again blocked President Trump’s efforts to weaponize the Postal Service and limit mail-in ballots. (1/2)apnews.com/article/trum…
— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@cantwell.senate.gov) 2026-08-28T05:40:08.410Z
A federal judge once again spurns Donald Trump’s effort to erase his hush money conviction, rejecting the president’s bid to move the state court case to federal court and have it dismissed on presidential immunity grounds. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro…
— Steve Herman (@newsguy.bsky.social) 2026-08-28T17:22:50.780Z
Trump Updates Defamation Suit Against The New York TimesThe president has argued that the news organization sought to undermine his 2024 presidential campaign by disparaging his reputation as a businessman. The Times has moved to dismiss the lawsuit.
— BanmarNJ (@banmarnj.bsky.social) 2026-08-28T17:27:09.881Z
If this happens, it won't be the last. Or the smallest.www.notus.org/agencies/tru…
— Jim Whittington🔥 (@jimwhittington.bsky.social) 2026-08-28T09:56:59.860Z
Semafor refers to "Washington’s custodianship" of Venezuela's oil. Just like Bonnie & Clyde served as "custodians" for bank deposits.
— Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) 2026-08-28T15:14:55.338Z
Trump is speaking to complete silence at the NASA center. Not a single person is applauding or reacting to anything he says during his brazenly partisan speech.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-28T16:42:13.023Z
Arkansas librarian fired after opposing book ban efforts to receive $275K in settlement arkansasadvocate.com/2026/08/27/a…
— Arkansas Advocate (@arkansasadvocate.com) 2026-08-27T22:17:20.381Z
All they needed to do was go after gangs. They've wasted billions of dollars and destroyed countless lives for MAGA Media Entertainment.ICE plans to buy robot ‘dogs’ for some immigration enforcement operations http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm…
— Jay Lee (@jayleec.bsky.social) 2026-08-28T18:41:35.884Z
According to Equality Ohio and TransOhio, the Ohio BMV will now only accept an updated birth certificate as proof of gender change. Read more ⏩ tinyurl.com/3fc45nr3?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
— The Blade (@toledonews.bsky.social) 2026-08-18T19:00:10.215Z
Breaking News: Trump officials are moving to open nearly 45 million acres of wilderness in national forests to new roads and logging, removing protections that had been in place since 2001.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2026-08-18T16:54:24.234503Z
Gas prices are up 30%, diesel prices are up 48%, jet fuel is up 73%, AND we are at our lowest level in emergency oil reserves in 40 years thanks to Trump's illegal war in Iran.Are we great again? #gasprices #costofliving #diesel #trump #jetfuel
— Defiance Dispatch (@defiancedispatch.bsky.social) 2026-08-18T18:30:58.390Z
"The US will sanction the president of the international criminal court (ICC) and a prosecutor tasked with investigating crimes committed by Israel during its war on Gaza."
— John Autry (@johnautry.bsky.social) 2026-08-18T18:34:34.571Z
Rubio just imposed sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane, a woman who is currently wanted in Russia because she issued an arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes 1/2
— John Hudson (@johnphudson.bsky.social) 2026-08-18T17:53:44.891Z
Rubio also imposed sanctions on ICC senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. The press release only says Seye engaged in efforts to arrest "officials whose government has not consented to ICC jurisdiction." Left unsaid is Seye's work led to Netanyahu's ICC arrest warrant 2/2
— John Hudson (@johnphudson.bsky.social) 2026-08-18T17:53:45.756Z
YOU don’t belong in congress, you cheating POS! pic.twitter.com/jzPaR3ZIHS
— jim koz (@soburone) August 17, 2026
👀 Rep. Randy Fine caught looking through homeowner's mailbox while campaigning.
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 18, 2026
Exclusive details: https://t.co/3A4P65jr7p pic.twitter.com/JtLSL6olbS
Although the fate of the ballroom is tied up in court, the Trump administration argues that the project is too far along to be stopped now. BULLSHIT!#TrumpMustGo #KingOfTreason #RepublicansDidThis #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol
— Democracy Matters! (@democracymatters.bsky.social) 2026-08-18T21:04:26.480Z
An AirTag hidden inside a rare book was tracked to a training facility in Las Vegas that houses a team focused on tearing books from their spines and scanning pages.
— Ars Technica (@arstechnica.com) 2026-08-18T13:55:24.685Z
After 31 Years, a Quirky Gay Gossip Website Shuts Down http://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/s…
— Chris Sullivan (@chrissullivan.bsky.social) 2026-08-17T12:57:02.450Z
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
“We raised our hand to defend the Constitution. Congress takes the same oath, and unfortunately, we’re not seeing that same level of service over self today in Washington.”I spoke with @TB_Times about our race and what it means to selflessly serve your country.www.tampabay.com/news/florida…
— leelagray.bsky.social (@leelagray.bsky.social) 2026-08-12T18:51:49.065Z
We are less than one week away from the August 18th Primary! I welcome you to join us in Safety Harbor next Tuesday to celebrate the community we are building and all of the hard work we have accomplished together since my campaign launched. (1/2)
— leelagray.bsky.social (@leelagray.bsky.social) 2026-08-12T11:38:33.679Z
Luna's words are offensive to survivors of abuse everywhere – and she should immediately apologize to Rep. Miller's wife and family, and return the money she has raised from this alleged violent criminal. x.com/Sollenberger…
— leelagray.bsky.social (@leelagray.bsky.social) 2026-08-06T22:13:20.722Z
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he has heard “absolutely nothing back” from Sen. Mitch McConnell after requesting updates on the senator’s condition.
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) August 16, 2026
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
Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche is speaking at a Trump rally to endorse Bruce Blakeman
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-14T18:55:58.325Z
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?"
— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) August 16, 2026
Blanche: "There is nothing inconsistent."
Welker: "On Jan. 6… pic.twitter.com/DKqvQKabSU
Angry at the Supreme Court, liberals push a slew of plans for overhauling it http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202…
— Timothy McBride (@mcbridetd.bsky.social) 2026-08-16T11:35:06.422Z
— 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.
— Jeremy Konyndyk (@JeremyKonyndyk) August 15, 2026
The caption was one word: “FAFO.” https://t.co/BcZysDlwRx
This is the same kind of behavior that led to the murder of two American citizens.
— Senator Ruben Gallego (@SenRubenGallego) August 11, 2026
Trump’s violent goon squad is out of control. We need to completely clean house and rebuild from the bottom. https://t.co/meSn5G23AM
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
— Unofficial Trump on X (@trump_repost) August 15, 2026
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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
🚨SEND PETE HOEKSTRA PACKING🚨The House of Commons petition calling for U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be declared persona non grata has already reached 171,392 signatures.🔗 Petition e-7531: http://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en…🔗 sendpetepacking.ca❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA🇨🇦🍁❤️
— 🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 (@teamcanadaforever.bsky.social) 2026-08-15T17:06:46.285Z
Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
— WJTV 12 News (@wjtv.bsky.social) 2026-08-15T01:03:07.536Z
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.
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) August 14, 2026
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
Wife of Service Member Rips Trump Administration’s ‘Infuriating’ Denial About Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
— Mediaite (@mediaite.com) 2026-08-14T22:29:07Z
Trump wakes up this morning threatening to bomb Oman. Welcome to another week with an unhinged madman running the country.
— Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) 2026-08-17T11:26:04.397Z
They said no new wars.
— Rep. Jason Crow (@RepJasonCrow) August 17, 2026
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
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.
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 16, 2026
Oh the Trump double standards! https://t.co/fG93GDb1Fm
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.
— Rahm Emanuel (@RahmEmanuel) August 16, 2026
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
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.”
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) August 16, 2026
Trump says he is helping North Korea because South Korea refused to… pic.twitter.com/hT7IULtRui
They are discussing using nuclear weapons on Iran in strategy meetings.
— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@FmrRepMTG) August 16, 2026
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…
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.
— Stephen Richer (@stephen_richer) August 16, 2026
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
POV: you bring the receipts.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 15, 2026
➡️ Prescription drug prices record sharpest drop in more than 60 years. pic.twitter.com/v00kCY2D3D
More Americans are delinquent on their credit card payments now than at any other point since the Great Recession.
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) August 16, 2026
About 13% of all credit card balances are currently overdue by 90 days or more.https://t.co/ojN54yLp6p
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
Mike Johnson: "We put in this Congress into place all the economic conditions to let the economy take off like a rocket, and beginning in the first quarter of this year that's what was happening, and then we got into the conflict with Iran … that's the big headwind we have right now."
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-15T16:32:14.821Z
Wait 🤔
— Jose M (@JMLV51) August 15, 2026
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 🤟
"'I never thought leopards would eat MY face,' sobs woman who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party.”–Adrian Bott, 2015
— Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) 2026-08-16T12:45:19.586Z
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
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham engaged with messages from somebody impersonating one of Donald Trump’s closest advisers, four officials have told POLITICO.
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) 2026-08-17T05:18:12.986Z
A person without any govt position, who has numerous financial conflicts of interest, should not conduct US foreign policy.And that’s before we get to the fact that he uses this role to corruptly solicit money for himself.It’s wrong. Many seem to have accepted it, but I’ll never stop objecting.
— Nicholas Grossman (@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social) 2026-08-17T01:32:45.694Z
Demand for Canadian citizenship certificates is soaring, fuelled by Americans. Backlog of applications now at 121,800 and archives are swamped with requests. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politic…
— Elizabeth Thompson (@lizt1.bsky.social) 2026-08-17T10:30:22.831Z
AI slop is swamping a House office that drafts US laws
— Politico (@politico.com) 2026-08-17T08:50:40.869Z
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.
— Team Talarico (@TeamTalaricoHQ) August 14, 2026
Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico. pic.twitter.com/GnNUsIlmrX
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
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.
— Perry Stein (@PerryStein) August 12, 2026
Read more about what a special grand jury is and what it could mean for the office. https://t.co/1umfkKIPt0
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."
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) August 13, 2026
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
‘We will always respect the role of the judiciary’: Says new AG who has led Justice Department which has not respected the rule of law at all http://www.politico.com/news/2026/08…
— Timothy McBride (@mcbridetd.bsky.social) 2026-08-14T00:30:18.016Z
Lawyers for the former Olympian David Hearn filed a motion on Thursday seeking to bar federal prosecutors from reviving a felony charge that he vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying they needed to head off possible “prosecutorial harassment” prompted by President Trump.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2026-08-14T13:40:03.883362Z
President Donald Trump's administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to continue construction of his $400 million White House ballroom after an appeals court ruled the project lacked the necessary approval from Congress.
— Reuters Legal (@legal.reuters.com) 2026-08-14T13:40:22Z
President Trump is planning for gold-colored presidential seals on the outside of his White House ballroom, breaking with the restrained aesthetic of the executive mansion, according to new renderings.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) 2026-08-15T00:00:13.239338914Z
Fascism is here, folks
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan.bsky.social) 2026-08-13T21:11:33.187Z
They shut down investigation of the federal agents but opened investigations of peaceful protesters
— Robert L. Tsai (@robertltsai.bsky.social) 2026-08-13T17:20:57.166Z
A top Forest Service official (and billionaire Trump appointee) demanded help to fight a 7-acre fire on his Idaho property.The response amounted to “9 aircraft, including helicopters, air tankers and tactical planes.”It cost over $100,000 and diverted precious resources.🎁🔗 : wapo.st/4wZEqPD
— Bill Grueskin (@bgrueskin.bsky.social) 2026-08-14T11:53:44.031Z
Trump admin attempt to defund LA Homeless Services Authority blocked http://www.courthousenews.com/trump-admin-…
— Courthouse News (@courthousenews.bsky.social) 2026-08-13T23:03:05.428Z
Mamdani's NYC pied-à-terre tax can continue rollout during court appeal
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) 2026-08-13T21:43:02Z
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
Trump's new Navy Secretary is very concerned about an implacable foe:"Witchcraft," which has "really taken over" in places like California.www.businessinsider.com/hung-cao-gop…
— Noah Shachtman (@noahshachtman.bsky.social) 2026-04-23T13:37:18.044Z
🚨EXCLUSIVE: Military families and service members are now describing horrific conditions across MULTIPLE ships: human waste flooding bathrooms, virtually no food, water or soap, months without port calls, exhausted crews, and no end in sight.This crisis is far bigger than just the Lincoln.
— MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) 2026-08-14T14:00:55.484Z
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
You know what’s really a great insult to those American heroes who died in WWII?
— Mark Chadbourn (@chadbourn.bsky.social) 2026-08-14T13:12:28.435Z
Part of the World War II Memorial on the National Mall was covered in soapy bubbles and red graffiti in an incident the U.S. Park Police was investigating.Red graffiti spelled out “Clean hands dirty $” beneath the arch.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) 2026-08-14T00:00:51.001067071Z
Developing: The World War II Memorial was found vandalized, and a fountain overflowed with bubbles.
— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington.com) 2026-08-13T20:04:42.779Z
Netanyahu brands UK the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' trib.al/3djAtL0
— Daily Mail (@dailymail.co.uk) 2026-08-14T07:52:14.762441Z
🇬🇧 Netanyahu: Britain could be the first nuclear-armed “Islamic republic”Netanyahu on Britain:“You might call Britain the ‘Islamic Republic of Britain.’Someone said that the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons will be the Islamic Republic of Britain.”
— Paul Eric (@pauleric70.bsky.social) 2026-08-14T00:11:04.367Z
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
A delayed court hearing didn't stop Tate loyalists from gathering in downtown Miami, where pushups and homemade signs took center stage.🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/photos-andrew-tate-supporters-bring-testosterone-and-cardboard-signs-to-miami-40576041/
— Miami New Times (@miaminewtimes.com) 2026-08-13T20:44:16.909894771Z
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
Flock, the country’s most prominent seller of automated license-plate readers, said it will require stricter oversight after a Post investigation found dozens of officers had misused its cameras to spy on their exes and romantic interests.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) 2026-08-13T16:30:08.066274989Z
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
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 11, 2026
Exclusive: The Justice Department has convened a special grand jury in D.C., a rare legal body that officials say could pave the way for federal prosecutors in the nation’s capital to investigate some of its biggest and most controversial cases.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) 2026-08-12T12:30:07.482087709Z
Gov. Newsom: That $400 million Qatari plane? That's not a $400 million gift — it cost you $936 million. That was what was appropriated as he's cutting food stamps and cutting your Medicaid.
— Protect Our Care (@protectourcare.org) 2026-08-11T15:33:43.426Z
A federal judge in D.C. dismissed a lawsuit concerning the cancellation of a concert following the addition of President Trump's name to the venue's facade.
— White House Watchdog (@whitehousewatchdog.bsky.social) 2026-08-11T18:33:02.480Z
The FCC has played a leading role in Trump’s attacks on news broadcasters, and a third Republican to cast votes at commission meetings will give Chairman Brendan Carr more support for his policies.
— Ars Technica (@arstechnica.com) 2026-08-11T19:58:54.261Z
🚨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.
— Miles Taylor (@MilesTaylorUSA) August 11, 2026
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
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.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 11, 2026
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
Context: the fake national emergency idea surfaced in March 2025 from Heather Honey.
— Max Flugrath🗳️ (@MaxFlugrath) August 11, 2026
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
A federal judge in Massachusetts issued another order blocking the US Postal Service from implementing President Donald Trump’s sweeping attack on mail voting and his attempt to create a national voter registration list before the midterm elections. http://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/…
— Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) 2026-08-11T21:48:43.772Z
Congressman Randy Fine: “The Democratic Party’s gonna take away your dog, and the Republican Party will fight to allow you to keep it.”
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 7, 2026
We live in the dumbest timeline pic.twitter.com/iFvEfRrQbk
GOP may be stuck with Rep. Max Miller in Ohio https://t.co/KhpjJMkBEk
— Axios (@axios) August 9, 2026
Jadon MacCormack, the anti-LGBTQ Christian extremist who ran for State House in Connecticut, has lost his primary.Republicans petitioned to add someone to the ballot so Jadon wouldn't make it to November and drag other candidates down. The plan worked.www.friendlyatheist.com/p/connecticu…
— Hemant Mehta (@friendlyatheist.com) 2026-08-12T02:50:03.843Z
Jadon MacCormack,(announced he's running 2028, CT Congressional District 2) is a proponent of murdering gays. And he lies that he has Repub Party's endorsement in this year's CT House race. (He doesn't.) He's insane. 🤬
— @bonniegriffith2.bsky.social 2026-08-09T17:18:32.039Z
This is happening in a bit. Come watch and be horrified.youtu.be/ZT70M0mKaDQ
— Hemant Mehta (@friendlyatheist.com) 2026-07-02T00:43:36.139Z
This interview highlights the differences between Evangelical hopes and dreams vs Catholic SCOTUS accomplishments.Mike Johnson “has been hapless & ineffective at governing. But has he advanced the cause of Christian nationalism?” he’s been wildly successful.”www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/u…
— Tom Carter (@thcarter123.bsky.social) 2026-08-09T11:27:33.861Z
Musk gave $1.5 million last month to the Aurora Action Network, a Wisconsin-based political action committee that has already collected contributions from numerous billionaire mega donors.
— Reset America (@reset-america.bsky.social) 2026-08-09T04:00:38.558Z
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
Count Binface, a self-described intergalactic space warrior, has landed in the center of the U.K.’s political universe ahead of a special election Thursday that was derided as a farce long before the ballot was packed with nearly three dozen candidates — many from the silly end of the spectrum.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) 2026-08-10T12:00:23.872Z
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.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) August 12, 2026
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.
Civil rights groups are challenging President Trump’s new effort to limit “birth tourism.”https://www.notus.org/immigration/civil-rights-groups-challenging-birth-tourism-order
— NOTUS (@notus.com) 2026-08-11T19:30:07.158616493Z
“The supreme court justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from his fossil fuel interests between 2005 and 2024, a new review of financial disclosures shows.”
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity.bsky.social) 2026-08-11T17:42:43.663Z
Lawsuit challenges executive order targeting international criminal court for investigating Israeli crimes in Palestine
— Guardian US (@us.theguardian.com) 2026-08-11T15:59:12.713Z
Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, became Joint Base Lindsey Graham during a ceremony today to rename the installation after the late senator.
— Olga Nesterova (@onestpress.onestnetwork.com) 2026-08-10T21:57:55.575Z
Families of sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln spoke to Military Times about multiple incidents in which sailors have attempted to go overboard amid the ship's extended deployment in support of combat operations in the Middle East
— JD Simkins (@jdsimkins.bsky.social) 2026-08-11T23:57:05.468Z
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
Breaking: Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan for Gaza, and will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-…
— Mike Walker (@newnarrative.bsky.social) 2026-08-09T11:17:41.839Z
If they were so inclined, Democrats could make some brutal TV ads tying Republicans to these torture devices designed to be used on protesters
— Brandon Friedman (@brandonfriedman.bsky.social) 2026-08-11T23:54:35.251Z
ICE is Trump’s Gestapo, terrorizing the American people. #AbolishICE
— Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) 2026-08-12T00:13:45.782Z
"Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals."Susan Collins & Congressional Republicans voted to fund all of this.
— Murshed Zaheed (@murshedz.bsky.social) 2026-08-11T23:29:55.494Z
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
California 🤝 @anthropic.comWe're entering a partnership to strengthen cybersecurity and provide Claude to state agencies at a discount.The Golden State helped build Silicon Valley — and every Californian should benefit from the responsible use of their latest innovations.
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) 2026-06-29T14:15:39.945Z
That’s a Lot of Green: Taylor Farms Exec Allegedly Stole $32 Million From Produce Supplier at Center of Cyclospora Outbreak
— Mediaite (@mediaite.com) 2026-08-11T18:50:51.974Z
Taylor Farms contributed $2 million to Trump & Republicans as they postponed a rule to help the govt. limit the spread of foodborne illnesses.Read @premthakker.bsky.social's deep dive into how Taylor Farms' successful lobbying led to the current outbreak of cyclospora: zeteo.com/p/taylor-far…
— Zeteo (@zeteo.com) 2026-07-25T19:07:29.836Z
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,
— Jessica Berlin (@berlin_bridge) August 8, 2026
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
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation. http://www.wired.com/story/census…
— WIRED (@wired.com) 2026-08-08T14:09:33.945Z
Trump says "he'd love to run" for a third term but adds "the law is very strong"
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-12T03:18:34.211Z
NYT: Kennedy Stirred Vaccine Fears in Pennsylvania Years Before Measles Outbreak By Teddy Rosenbluth @nytimes.com @teddyrosenbluth.bsky.social nyti.ms/4i5wbg5
— Greg Folkers (@gregfolkers.bsky.social) 2026-08-12T15:28:25.210Z
Between cheeto face falling asleep, RFK Jr. shaking like a leaf like he's going through withdrawal, and some flight attendant wannabee holding her stomach twisting around like a loon, this is the most Hee Haw administration ever.
— Jerrynmn1 (@jjnmnwww.bsky.social) 2026-08-11T18:35:08.844Z
Negotiations surrounding a possible federal plea deal for Luigi Mangione were ongoing between his lawyers and prosecutors, according to media outlets. (AP photo)
— KARE 11 (@kare11.bsky.social) 2026-08-12T17:04:09.103Z
Axios obtained 180 pages of plans for Trump's Kennedy Center renovation. What they show:
— Axios (@axios.com) 2026-08-12T14:01:24.259Z
Ben Folds, former Artistic Director of the National Symphony Orchestra, testified before a congressional forum titled “Monumental Waste: How Donald Trump Is Spending Millions Destroying American Landmarks”stereogum.com/2505928/ben-…
— Stereogum (@stereogum.com) 2026-07-22T17:48:03.118Z
Trump Administration Kills a Flagship Annual Report on the ArcticThe top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.
— BanmarNJ (@banmarnj.bsky.social) 2026-08-11T19:16:57.767Z
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