Christopher Mootham

Far-right militias adored the Constitution. Then came Trump. Right-wing activists have long warned of the coming federal invasion. Where are they now that it's happened?

Far-right militias adored the Constitution. Then came Trump. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Trump plans to "take over" Gaza aid effort, U.S. officials say "The starvation problem in Gaza is getting worse. Donald Trump does not like that. He does not want babies to starve."

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Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous. Accessing independent news sites, Facebook, and YouTube is increasingly difficult due to extensive online censorship.

This summer, authorities in Russia have further restricted internet access by shutting down cellphone internet connections and penalizing users for searching illicit political content. apnews.com/article/russ...

Trump, Gabbard, and Bondi Go Full Jacobin Here’s what weaponization of the DOJ actually looks like.

Trump, Gabbard, and Bondi Go Full Jacobin
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There’s a senile old man in orange makeup wandering around on the roof of the White House making weird hand gestures.

Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problem 76% of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And their faith in political leadership in the White House and Congress is low.

76% of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And their faith in political leadership in the White House and Congress is low.

So you’re telling me the Wizard of Oz presented itself as a towering force of overwhelming technology, only to be unmasked as just some guy, off-screen?

Q: Why did you cut snap and health care research?

Rep. Flood: We do not have unlimited money in the United States.

[Crowd booing]

White House Orders NASA to Destroy Important Satellite The White House has instructed NASA employees to destroy two major, climate change-focused satellite missions.

The White House has instructed NASA to terminate two major, climate change-focused satellite missions. They've been collecting widely-used data, providing both oil and gas companies and farmers with detailed information about the distribution of carbon dioxide and how it can affect crop health.

www.rawstory.com 'Family separation on steroids': Expert lays into Trump plan to target newborn babies

'Family separation on steroids': Expert lays into Trump plan to target newborn babies https://twp.ai/4iouIt

Trump finds a job for another fellow racist and misogynist A vile online purveyor of hate is named to lead the U.S. Institute of Peace targeted for closure

Trump finds a job for another fellow racist and misogynist
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Duffy to announce nuclear reactor on the moon This is the first major agency effort by the interim NASA administrator, who is also the Transportation secretary and a former Fox News host.

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Utah’s Senate president prompted law change that helped a teen charged with child rape An 18-year-old high schooler was facing potential prison time and having to register as a sex offender until help came from a powerful ally — Senate President J. Stuart Adams.

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Tesla withheld data, lied, and misdirected police and plaintiffs to avoid blame in Autopilot crash Tesla was caught withholding data, lying about it, and misdirecting authorities in the wrongful death case involving Autopilot that it...

The most damning part: The car was programmed to send all the information to Tesla then delete the local copies. Which speaks to a clear conspiracy to hide the fact that "driver assistance" features contributed to an accident #teslatakedown electrek.co/2025/08/04/t...

Lies, damn lies, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics Nick Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist.

Nick Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist.

'There will be an insurrection': Trump gets dire warning from ex-Fox News host Journalist Gretchen Carlson issued a warning Monday regarding the possibility of President Donald Trump pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of child predator Jeffrey Epstein.During a...

"There will be an insurrection if he pardons Ghislaine Maxwell."
She emphasized that such a move would not only provoke opposition from the left but also from the political center, including independents, Republicans, and Trump’s own MAGA supporters.
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Why the Epstein Scandal Will Make Trump EVEN WORSE Trump is no stranger to scandal.

Why the Epstein Scandal Will Make Trump EVEN WORSE
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‘Monstrosity’: Trump Tax Bill Booed Into Oblivion At GOP Rep.'s Town Hall Voters confronted Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood on Medicaid cuts, Epstein and fascism in a raucous event.

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Trump puts big banks in his crosshairs, claiming discrimination With banks — one of the most heavily regulated industries — the administration has a number of levers it can pull.

Trump is planning an executive order that would punish banks if they are believed to be discriminating against political conservatives.

Democrats Have Found Their Message—and Trump Is Freaking Out Zohran Mamdani and Elizabeth Warren know that this is the party’s best chance at taking back power in the 2026 midterm elections.

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