Mike Habegger

This isn't fucking France guys

What the fuck is going on

"But new interviews with nearly two dozen Epstein accusers and multiple Maxwell acquaintances shed fresh light on the extent to which she and others allegedly abetted his sexual abuse of young women and girls."

It's this shit that's ending democracy

At least they are trying, unlike Senate Democrats.

The Mothership Vortex: An Investigation Into the Firm at the Heart of the Democratic Spam Machine How a single consulting firm extracted $282 million from a network of spam PACs while delivering just $11 million to actual campaigns.

The annoying spam texts destroying the Democratic brand:

$678M raised through those spam tactics

$282M to one consulting firm: Mothership Strategies.

$11M to actual campaigns (1.6%)

The party isn’t just treating donors like marks—it’s being fleeced itself yet continues to back Mothership.

When the cryptocurrency entrepreneur Eric Schiermeyer heard that President Trump was holding small group dinners with major donors, he saw opportunity. Mr. Schiermeyer reached out to a lobbyist with connections in Mr. Trump’s orbit, who arranged for him to attend a dinner with the president at his private Mar-a-Lago club on March 1 in exchange for donations to a pro-Trump PAC called MAGA Inc. totaling $1 million. The personal and corporate donations were among dozens of seven- and eight-figure contributions to MAGA Inc. from crypto and other interests revealed in a campaign finance filing on Thursday night that hinted at the access Mr. Trump accords those willing to pay. At the dinner, Mr. Schiermeyer, who had never given a federal political donation before, presented an idea for a cryptocurrency called “U.S.A. Token” that would be distributed to every citizen, according to interviews and a flier he distributed to attendees that sets out details of the proposal. He hoped it could be su

Cryptocurrency interests, which have benefited from the Trump administration’s dismantling of a yearslong government crackdown and from the Trump family’s financial interest in the industry, appear to have been the most generous industry, accounting for nearly $45 million in donations to MAGA Inc.An affiliate of the exchange Crypto.com gave $10 million, while the crypto services company Blockchain.com donated $5 million. The venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, who are heavily invested in crypto, gave $3 million each. Ondo Finance, which has a partnership with the Trump family’s crypto company, donated $2.1 million to MAGA Inc., on top of $1 million to Mr. Trump’s inauguration.

The scale of Trump's pay-for-access scheme outlined by the @nytimes.com is mindblowing. Crypto contributions resulting in business deals with the Trump family crypto businesses, oil companies buying influence and later reaping benefits from friendly policies, and a $1 million pardon.

The US could see a 30-40% decline in new international student enrollment, resulting in nearly $7 billion in lost revenue and more than 60,000 fewer American jobs. https://www.nafsa.org/fall-2025-international-student-enrollment-outlook-and-economic-impact

I remember that report and my heart dropping into my stomach

These VOA newscasters and reporters were given visas because there weren't experienced broadcast journalists in the US with native level skills in such languages as Bambara, Lao or Georgian. But since Kari Lake wiped out nearly all VOA's 48 language services there are indeed no jobs for them now.

Donor List Suggests Scale of Trump’s Pay-for-Access Operation

The most corrupt White House in history. Here is an account of what people are paying, directly to a PAC called MAGA Inc, in order to meet the president, get pardons, change policy

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...

imagine if Joe Biden told John thune to "GO TO HELL". whole political class went into hysterics because he once used undiplomatic language in reference to Putin bombing civilians in Ukraine

"black people are racist" as domestic policy in the us in 2025

Missouri Senate leader says special session is ‘likely’ to redraw congressional map  • Missouri Independent Momentum is building for the Missouri Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional districts with the aim of gaining a Republican seat.

It's funny. I've been warning about U.S. de-democratization for a decade, and yet I'm still, at a gut level, surprised by how fast it's happening.

Yeah, as in, a bill passed by Congress deemed constitutional for a half century is suddenly deemed unconstitutional. they will once again tell us the words you read in the fifteenth amendment, which is, in fact, the constitution, are not actually the words you read.

Paul Ingrassia—a 30-year-old former right-wing blogger and newly minted lawyer who was admitted to the bar in 2024—is Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel.

Ingrassia has called Jack Smith a “disgusting man,” accused him of “election interference,” and said he should be jailed.

August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations

Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal

Erika McEntarfer was confirmed in January 2024 as BLS commissioner by a vote of 86-6 by the Senate, including 38 Republican votes in favor. Republicans who voted to confirm her include JD Vance and John Thune.

We can't have a country where the party in power uses "I know you are but what am I" as policy guidance #JackSmith

the voting rights act is, in its entirety, obviously constitutional under the 15th amendment, which gives congress broad and proactive authority to stop racial discrimination in voting. and you know it is obviously constitutional because roberts has had to invent entire new doctrines to gut it.

they (and every other university) are certainly rushing to fold BEFOR students and faculty return to campus in the Fall. That much seems clear.

TOMORROW August 2 at 26 Federal Plaza, 10am . The Episcopal Diocese of New York, the The Interfaith Center of New York, and New York Immigration Coalition will host a public vigil and prayer gathering calling for the immediate release of Yeonsoo Go, daughter of the Rev. Kyrie Kim, who was unlawfully detained by ICE following a routine immigration hearing. 🙏 Faith leaders and people of moral conscience will gather to offer prayers, bear witness, and call for justice and compassion in the face of unjust detention practices. Faith leaders across New York are calling for Yeonsoo's immediate release and for broader accountability in how ICE is targeting immigrants, students, and family members. 💐 Participants are invited to bring flowers and cards for Yeonsoo and others who are unjustly detained. 📣 Speakers will include: 📢The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York 📢Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director of the New York Immigration Coalition Other faith leaders and advocates ✨WHY✨ On Thursday, July 31, Yeonsoo Go appeared for what was expected to be a routine visa hearing. After the judge scheduled her next court appearance for October, she was unexpectedly and unlawfully detained by ICE agents as she exited the courtroom. . Yeonsoo is the daughter of the Rev. Kyrie Kim, an Episcopal priest, and a beloved member of her community. Her detention represents a disturbing and unacceptable escalation of enforcement against individuals in good standing with pending immigration cases. #ice #detention #onesingleact #episcopal #immediaterelease #justice #lovethyneighbor

TOMORROW August 2 at 26 Federal Plaza, 10am . The Episcopal Diocese of New York, the The Interfaith Center of New York, and New York Immigration Coalition will host a public vigil and prayer gathering calling for the immediate release of Yeonsoo Go, daughter of the Rev. Kyrie Kim, who was unlawfully detained by ICE following a routine immigration hearing. 🙏 Faith leaders and people of moral conscience will gather to offer prayers, bear witness, and call for justice and compassion in the face of unjust detention practices. Faith leaders across New York are calling for Yeonsoo's immediate release and for broader accountability in how ICE is targeting immigrants, students, and family members. 💐 Participants are invited to bring flowers and cards for Yeonsoo and others who are unjustly detained. 📣 Speakers will include: 📢The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York 📢Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director of the New York Immigration Coalition Other faith leaders and advocates ✨WHY✨ On Thursday, July 31, Yeonsoo Go appeared for what was expected to be a routine visa hearing. After the judge scheduled her next court appearance for October, she was unexpectedly and unlawfully detained by ICE agents as she exited the courtroom. . Yeonsoo is the daughter of the Rev. Kyrie Kim, an Episcopal priest, and a beloved member of her community. Her detention represents a disturbing and unacceptable escalation of enforcement against individuals in good standing with pending immigration cases. #ice #detention #onesingleact #episcopal #immediaterelease #justice #lovethyneighbor

Daughter of an Episcopal priest arrested and detained following her routine visa hearing.

There have been a lot of terrible days in the last year, but August 1 stands out for how clarifying it was in its shitiness.

but as we saw with the "deals" being struck, this "apolitical" funding is seen as so needed that universities then acceed to commissars who intervene in liberal arts curriculum.

if universities fight back, take a loss on big science research for a few years, but emphasize liberal arts, we win.

this person quotes echoes (in a selfish way) what I've been confused about: what they are cutting does not actually affect the socialization effects of college education MAGA wants to change. In fact, it makes universities more likely to lean in on cost effective liberal arts education.

Trump’s Domestic Use of Military Set to Get Worse, Leaked Memo Shows A Department of Homeland Security memo obtained by TNR signals top-level discussions about a potential escalation of the Pentagon’s domestic anti-immigration role, and lays out new details.

NEWS --> An internal Homeland Security memo suggests Trump's use of military for domestic enforcement is about to get worse. It details top-level talks between Defense Department and DHS on what this should look like. Experts say it's alarming.

We obtained the memo:
newrepublic.com/article/1987...

imagine if joe biden

He needs to be impeached.

Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested in July 2, 2020. She was charged by Trump’s DOJ the same day.

Joe Biden did not become president until January 20, 2021.

Do not let these Cons change the past.

we can't run a country like this