Which was probably a big part of the reason Biden was too scared to exert the necessary pressure on Israel to get it done.

YouTube video by Katie Phang SURPRISE Guest DROPS THE HAMMER On MAGA

It’s a different kind of Katie Phang News channel episode with a SURPRISE, in-person guest!

Tune in and catch who it is!!!

youtu.be/qcrPzlWFJmU?...

A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...

Exactly right.

It’s illegal for noncitizens to vote. Requiring proof of citizenship creates barriers for eligible voters. Tell the Election Assistance Commission you oppose requiring citizens to submit passport, birth certificate, or other citizenship documents to register to vote! Do it here: bit.ly/42EZzkR NOW!

Trump’s Guilt-By-Association Law Enforcement The groundwork has been laid to go after innocent people, opposition groups, and even No Kings protesters.

Read Morning Shots @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-guil...

@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social: "It’s not quite the same constellation of normie lib groups behind No Kings this time around. Our friends at @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social are participating too—rolling out a $1 million campaign today to encourage Americans to attend this Saturday."

At this point, the groups behind the No Kings protests should really thank the Trump administration for promoting the event so heavily

Conroe, TX

Trump controls the White House, the Supreme Court and Congress. The only thing he doesn't control is public opinion. That's why the Trump regime is so worried about this coming Saturday's "No Kings" protests – so worried that it's blatantly lying about "No Kings" and showing itself to be pro-king.

Interesting, given Comey never uttered those words in his 2020 testimony. He said “I stand by my testimony” (from 2017). This might be the basis for Comey’s lawyer mentioning the Bronston defense, as I explained on yesterday’s Breakdown: www.youtube.com/live/8oJvw7F...

We are officially saying we need a King now?

REPORTER: Do you support repealing Obamacare and what's your healthcare plan?

MIKE JOHNSON: We worked on repealing and replacing Obamacare back in 2017. I still have PTSD from the experience. We know that American healthcare needs dramatic reform. We have lots of ideas.

(So, no plan)

Global democracy is more resilient than you may think | Brookings Despite global backsliding, recent research shows that democracy remains resilient. Learn how pro-democracy movements are shaping its future.

There is reason for optimism abt the future of global democracy

Everyone has a role to play

@jondkatz.bsky.social & I explain why in our NEW @brookings.edu 👇-TN

www.brookings.edu/articles/glo...

As well as actions in Fort Bend, Katy, Cypress, Conroe, Pearland, Pasadena, La Porte, Clear Lake and the Woodlands. Bring 3 friends! #nokings

REPORTER: We know the president moved forward with mass layoffs. We're also learning there were significant cuts to staff at special education services. Are you comfortable with those cuts?

MIKE JOHNSON: I haven't seen the specifics of that and I don't know

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Likely Voters Across Party Lines Believe the U.S. Should Have a Refugee Program. Description: A refugee is a person who is forced to leave their country in order to escape war, violence, or persecution due to factors such as their race, religion, or political opinion. Do you believe the government should have a refugee program that helps bring some people seeking refuge to safety in the United States? Key: a = The government should have a refugee program b = Don’t know c = The government should not have a refugee program Results: All likely voters — a: 69%, b: 9%, c: 22% Democrat — a: 79%, b: 7%, c: 14% Independent / Third party — a: 68%, b: 10%, c: 22% Republican — a: 59%, b: 11%, c: 30% Yes, I know someone who is a refugee — a: 84%, b: 1%, c: 14% No, I do not know someone who is a refugee — a: 69%, b: 8%, c: 23% Survey conducted September 26–28, 2025 among 1,231 U.S. likely voters.

NEW with @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social and @refugeesinternational.org:

Voters support the U.S. having a refugee resettlement program that helps bring people seeking safety to the United States.

This includes 79% of Democrats, 68% of Independents, and 59% of Republicans.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Strong Majority of Voters Oppose "Conversion Therapy". Description: "Conversion therapy" is based on the idea that being LGBTQ+ is something that can and should be fixed. An example of "conversion therapy" is attempting to change a gay young person to be straight, even if they are gay. It is opposed by LGBTQ+ advocates. Do you support or oppose the practice of "conversion therapy"? All likely voters — Support: 30%, Oppose: 60% Democrat — Support: 19%, Oppose: 73% Independent / Third party — Support: 24%, Oppose: 63% Republican — Support: 43%, Oppose: 46% June 6–8, 2025 survey of 1,155 U.S. likely voters.

Conversion therapy itself is unpopular — voters oppose the practice of conversion therapy by a -30-point margin.

www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/6/...

The FBI and DHS are taking their eyes off the ball of cybersecurity. That’s very bad news.

@johnavlon.bsky.social talks with John Miller about the very real threat on How To Fix It.

Republicans said NO to our military getting paid

“They’re Finally Flying Without Fuel”: These Electric Planes Are Quietly Redefining Air Travel and Could End Jet Pollution Forever As the world continues to grapple with the environmental impact of fossil fuels, the aviation industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In 2025,

#ResistanceEarth

The future of air travel is electric. All-electric planes are taking flight for pilot training, air taxi service and regional travel. They produce zero emissions, are quieter than conventional aircraft and are cheaper to operate.

www.sustainability-times.com/energy/theyr...

Stylized poster promoting Proposition 50 in California. The top reads “Vote YES on Prop 50” in bold, capitalized letters. Below, a bear-shaped illustration contains iconic California imagery: the Golden Gate Bridge, mountains, ocean waves, palm trees, and a sunset. Beneath the bear, “CALIFORNIA” is written in large, bold letters. The bottom features a scenic landscape with orange poppies, rolling hills, and a river—symbolizing California’s natural beauty.

Trump has pushed GOP-led states to redraw maps and add more Republican seats—tilting Congress away from the country we actually are. America is more balanced than that & our representation must respect that

Prop 50 is how Californians can defend a fair, representative democracy. Vote #YesOnProp50

#VoteNJ Tuesday the 14th is the deadline to register!! Get ready to vote at iwillvote.org or vote.nj.gov

Let's go New Jersey!!

ICE is shooting and murdering people. With real bullets. From real guns. If you think they only use rubber bullets or paintballs, no—they are using real guns with real bullets #DefundICE #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue

Unsure how many times I have to repeat it, but health care shouldn’t be for-profit.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Ghislaine Maxwell had a meeting with an unknown person in her new prison camp, during which the entire prison was on lockdown.

Inmates say she's getting unusually favorable treatment by the prison.

Pope Leo at Jubilee Mass: “Let us take care to avoid any exploitation of the faith that could lead to labelling those who are different — often the poor — as enemies, ‘lepers’ to be avoided and rejected.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

The only way we save our country is through our numbers.

Trump and MAGA don't have the majority, not even close.

Overwhelm them with numbers. Resist everywhere. They are too reckless, incompetent, and self-destructive.

Also, divide and conquer. Many fissures, especially around Epstein.