Newsom says he’s on the verge of quitting the National Govs Association: “should not be difficult … regardless of partisan affiliation, to agree that politicizing our states’ Natl Guard and deploying… over the objections of the home-state Governor,harms the interests of states”

Pritzker is also furious: “Should National Governors Association leadership choose to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.”

Family of Jackson Man Killed in 2022 Traffic Stop Sues Police Arkela Lewis, mother of Jaylen Lewis, filed a wrongful death lawsuit three years after police officers shot him during a traffic stop, killing him.

Three years after Jaylen Lewis’ death, his mother, Arkela Lewis, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Capitol Police officers used excessive force when they shot her son during a September 2022 traffic stop, killing him.

I had a Ruby-throated Hummingbird buzzing around me this afternoon. He was so close that I could feel the air rustling from the movement of his wings. 🦉🌿🦅#Birds #Nature

Anna’s hummingbird, a bird of many colors #birdoftheday #hummingbirds #bird #nature #photography

If you're not totally aware of how bots try to sway minds, here's a good example.

A record number of congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.

NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The first Chicago River swim in 98 years! The water is now clean enough. Congratulations to the hundreds of swimmers completing the swim this morning!

I’ve created a Starter Pack of House Democrats (and committee) accounts! I’ll continue adding as more of us join.

No matter what dysfunction we may face in the coming months and years, House Democrats are here in the People’s House to fight for the people — it’s simple.
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New Mexico to become the first state to offer universal child care The program may offer a blueprint for other states on an issue that was prominent during the 2024 campaign.

New Mexico will become the first state in the country to begin offering free universal child care, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces.

SSI recipients are currently only allowed to save $2,000 (for individuals) or $3,000 (for couples). After that they lose their entire monthly benefit. We need to update the rules so that people can save enough to meet their needs

🚨🚨HERE IT IS: We got Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn’t exist.

Trump talks about a “wonderful secret” the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files!

NEW PAGE FROM EPSTEIN’S BIRTHDAY BOOK: Epstein and a longtime Mar-a-Lago member joking about selling a "fully depreciated" woman to Donald Trump for $22,500.

Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book, including the letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist.

Read more: 🔗 on.wsj.com/4nGGdnJ

Did you see ICE in your neighborhood? Do you know someone detained by ICE in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? Call one of our free hotlines for more information and resources. Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (DC, Maryland): (202) 335-1183 CASA (Maryland, Virginia): (888) 214-6016 If you encounter ICE, know your rights! DO carry with you proof of status and a form of local ID or proof of living here for over 2 years DO stay silent - you have the right to remain silent DO make sure a trusted friend/ relative knows your correct A-Number & country of birth and has a copy of your important documents DO create an emergency plan for you and your family Do NOT answer any questions Do NOT provide false documents Do NOT sign anything Do NOT run or flee, it can be used as a reason to detain you Scan this qr code for a list of available legal, direct service, and mutual aid resources in the DC, MD, and VA area: bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv

Shit is still fucked, and we’re still here for you.

🔔 We have some updates on regional hotlines: the Virginia hotline is no longer operational but don’t worry if you see ICE or know someone who is detained, you can call the MSMA or @casaforall.bsky.social’s hotlines instead.

No one fights alone! 💪🏽

🚨ESCALATION ALERT🚨 Trigger warning: police violence.
Masked agents (including ICE) brutalized & kidnapped a community member at 14th & R St NW this morning. Agents tackled the man, tased him, pinned him down, hit him in the head repeatedly, and then other agents dragged him away. 1/

wait WHAT? with a plastic bag over the top? and no sunlight? just a cold jar of fridge water and a plastic bag?!

Why Did Shari Redstone Do It?

This article is an emotional roller coaster.

Why Did Shari Redstone sell Paramount? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/b...

Federal judge rules cuts to humanities grants were 'unlawful' The ruling deems the government's termination of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities "unlawful" and allows a lawsuit brought by humanities groups to move forward.

The ruling deems the government's termination of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities "unlawful" and allows a lawsuit brought by humanities groups to move forward.

A photo of a newspaper clipping from the Portland Tribune, dated Thursday, September 6, 2012, advertises an adoptable cat named Ursula K. Le Guin: "Unlike the Oregon novelist of the same name, this Ursula K. Le Guin doesn't write, but she can tell a good story. This pretty tabby likes to talk. Do you enjoy good conversation? Do you like friendly cats who love to be petted? Then Ursula K. Le Guin is your gal. Find her at CAT's Sherwood shelter." The rest of the text has been blurred.

Hope this Ursula found a great home with people who speak fluent cat.

Wedding Vows A Damning Chronicle Of How Much Bride Changed Herself For Groom

Wedding Vows A Damning Chronicle Of How Much Bride Changed Herself For Groom theonion.com/wedding...

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Davis endorses La Shawn Ford, announces retirement   - Austin Weekly News State Rep. La Shawn Ford shared with Austin Weekly News what Cong. Danny Davis’ endorsement means to him and his priorities if elected

Democratic Rep. Danny Davis is retiring from Illinois' 7th District, a safely blue Chicago seat he first won in 1996, and endorsing state Rep. La Shawn Ford to succeed him. Several other Democrats are already running here, and the field could grow now that this seat is finally open.

LIVE | Longtime Congressman Danny Davis to not seek reelection Longtime Congressman Danny Davis announced he will not seek reelection after nearly three decades.

LIVE | Longtime Congressman Danny Davis to not seek reelection
https://abc7chicago.com/post/longtime-us-rep-danny-davis-not-seek-reelection-decades-serving-7th-congressional-district-il/17376202/

Exclusive | Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files Attorney General Pam Bondi told the president that the department also decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victim...

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Wall Street Journal reports that *Donald Trump's name is included in the Epstein Files*

www.wsj.com/politics/jus...

California Faces a Growing Deficit, Child Care Providers Say They Can’t Wait for More Pay The heart of the conflict between California and home child care providers is the rates the state pays in subsidies for low-income families.

California Faces a Growing Deficit, Child Care Providers Say They Can’t Wait for More Pay www.the74million.org/zero2eight/c...

CNN: Would you ever use subpoena power to try to find out more info about Epstein?

JASON SMITH: That's not a common thing I've utilized within the Ways and Means Committee

CNN: But you did use subpoena power with Hunter Biden

JASON SMITH: That was the only time I used it

I appreciate it's cliche and pointless to note this, but I don't think that six months into her term a hypothetical President Kamala Harris would be suing MSNBC, Bill Gates and The Guardian for reporting on her close personal friendship with a paedophile.

A Nazi owns Twitter, right wing billionaires own the Wall Street Journal and the LA Times, and CBS is run by a right wing nepo baby who just fired one of the network’s biggest stars for criticizing Donald Trump. Here’s why America has a left-wing media bias problem.

I Can’t Sleep. Now What? It’s the middle of the night — and you’re wide awake. We asked sleep experts for tips to help you get some rest.

drink some cold water, apparently. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...