Michael Miley

Both of these issues are intertwined and I wish democrats would seize on the messaging that all trump cares about is enriching and protecting himself and his billionaire buddies

Finally.

In Stunning Admission, DOJ Says Grand Jury Never Saw Indictment Against Comey Read more here.

🚨BREAKING: Federal prosecutors admitted Wednesday that the grand jury handling the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey never reviewed or voted on the final indictment used to charge him — a virtually unprecedented revelation that could topple the entire case.

The facts are complicated, but here’s a summary of what appears to have happened based on the filings and today’s hearing:

YouTube video by Katie Phang Trump CAUGHT RED-HANDED as TATE Brothers SCANDAL BLOWS OPEN

New reporting that the Trump White House intervened through Trump lackey, Paul Ingrassia, on behalf of accused international sex traffickers, the Tate Brothers.

My latest with the details including a deep dive into Ingrassia’s own scandal-ridden history.

youtu.be/FK7fPBKcDnc?...

A program that helps keep women- and minority-owned businesses afloat is on the ropes The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is part of what has made our continued growth possible.

“When small businesses like mine win federal contracts, the jobs—and the dollars—stay in the community instead of going to non-local workers hired by larger firms.”

Jaime Lodge shares her story of how Trump blocking women-owned businesses from bidding on federal contracts harms us all.

* How did GJ foreperson sign on behalf of all 12 grand jurors if they never saw or voted on the 2nd Indictment itself?
* Why is the ink color different be/the 2 indictments?
* How can Halligan reconcile these facts with the Rule that says “A grand jury may indict only if at least 12 jurors concur”?

@desilydic.bsky.social is back to break down GOP plastic surgery trends. Today's refreshed Republican: Mike Johnson!

To Weaken Minority Voting Power, Republicans Push For Unprecedented Mid-Decade Census Read more here.

Unsatisfied with norm-busting mid-decade partisan gerrymanders, House Republicans are now laying down the intellectual groundwork for an unlawful mid-decade census. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Ahh I concocted a bullshit case against my political enemies and appointed my most oafish goons to prosecute it, what went wrong :/

The War on Professionalism and Professional Competence Incompetence and sloppiness are the self-conscious ethos of the administration.

"Trump II administration figures often speak the language of merit in order to contrast it to 'DEI' or 'affirmative action,' but in practice they only hire incompetent clowns—so long as they are also loyal clowns." - @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com

So here’s what apparently happened: they tried to indict Comey on the last day of the statute with a three-count indictment. The grand jury rejected one. Rather than cross it out or indicate on the indictment that only two of the three counts were voted upon, Halligan creates…/1

🚨Truly horrible poll numbers for Trump amongst REPUBLICANS.

lol those files are never getting out

Epstein survivor Haley Robson refutes Mike Johnson: "The survivors that don't want to be public are Jane Does. They've been protected and their names have been redacted the whole time ... I don't care if my name is redacted is not."

BREAKING: Prosecutors in the Comey case just told the judge that they’re under orders from the Deputy Attorney Generals’s office not to disclose whether career prosecutors wrote a memo recommending *against* indicting Comey prior to Halligan going to the grand jury.

Trump’s Plot to Rig 2026 Is Falling Apart, and Boy Is He Mad About It As the Trump-GOP scheme to gerrymander the midterms suddenly faces big new setbacks, a Democratic operative who’s leading in these fights explains why the battle isn’t over—and what must happen now.

Trump’s Plot to Rig 2026 Is Falling Apart, and Boy Is He Mad About It

As the Trump-GOP scheme to gerrymander the midterms suddenly faces big new setbacks, a Democratic operative who’s leading in these fights explains why the battle isn’t over—and what must happen now.

@rparloff.bsky.social reporting that the DOJ just admitted to the judge that Halligan never presented the second indictment to the grand jury…

Halligan is a train wreck in real time

Their little fascist takeover would be going much smoother if it wasn’t being run by the dumbest people on earth..

Rolling back opportunity: Attacks on programs that support economic mobility Despite decades of documented disparities in federal contracting, the administration has eliminated core civil rights pr

While the government was shut down, Trump’s administration still found time to push through sweeping changes to a program designed to give minority-and women-owned businesses a fair shot at bidding for federal contracts.

one thing i want to emphasize is these "illiberal" and "postliberal" authoritarians are just thieves and crooks! trump is thief. orban is a thief. putin is the biggest thief of them all.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.

Poland to shut Russia's last consulate in the country after railway sabotage Poland to shut Russia's last consulate in the country after railway sabotage

Poland to shut Russia's last consulate in the country after railway sabotage

DOJ’s Anti-Democratic Demand for State Voter Rolls Threatens Fair Elections Read more here.

Michigan’s election system works: Clerks maintain accurate rolls, follow rigorous verification procedures and meet some of the nation’s highest security standards. The DOJ’s intrusion in state elections will only weaken elections by eroding voters’ trust.
https://bit.ly/3KbYwTr

A Trump-appointed judge just blocked Trump’s Texas gerrymander Trump could lose the redistricting war he started.

“Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."

In a bombshell decision on Tuesday, a federal court in Texas blocked a new congressional map that was created after President Trump demanded that the state redraw district lines to hand Republicans five new seats.

Dems may have an advantage in the 2026 midterms. And, Trump defends Saudi crown prince President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president's low approval rating.

President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president's low approval rating. n.pr/48n9r5V

How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI Since 1981, Chicago Women in Trades has worked to promote equity by getting more women into the construction trades. Now the nonprofit faces a different challenge: Trump's efforts to erase DEI.

Since 1981, Chicago Women in Trades has worked to promote equity by getting more women into the construction trades. Now the nonprofit faces a different challenge: Trump's efforts to erase DEI. n.pr/4pmCNr2

Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices. n.pr/4phc0w1

Trump DOJ’s ‘Ham-Fisted’ Letter Key to Ruling Blocking Texas Gerrymander Read more here.

In a major embarrassment for Trump’s DOJ, a federal court blocks Texas Republicans’ mid-decade gerrymander, finding that a letter sent by the department effectively handed voting rights advocates the evidence they needed to prove the map was unconstitutional.
https://bit.ly/3Xo9313

Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a significant contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.

Breaking News: President Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent trade plummeting in August, with imports dropping 5.1%, new data shows.