Denise Palmer

Congress used to have the power of the purse and the power to declare war.

Rep. Crockett’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Texas’s 2026 Map

Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.

“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”

Putin did not show any respect to the U.S. - U.S. delegation had to wait for three hours for Putin and then he rejected the U.S. peace plan.

Yesterday the President fell asleep, yet again, during a televised fake Cabinet meeting staged so that each of his courtiers could heap praise on him, praise for which he couldn't stay conscious. He woke up just long enough to spew racism. Why is this not being treated as an emergency? >

It turns out, when you mix the 2016 video of Pete Hegseth talking about troops not following unlawful orders with the recent Democratic PSA on the same subject, their message flows together pretty seamlessly.

“Racist and dehumanizing”: The hosts respond to Trump’s racist attacks on Somalia following his recent tirades on the country, as ICE launches new raids on Somali migrants in Minneapolis.

"It is a creepy obsession." Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to Trump's personal attacks. "It's actually very frightening to have that level of attention from somebody who should be focused on doing the business of the American people and not just creepily watching what one member of Congress is doing."

Gov. JB Pritzker announces plans for America's 250th anniversary

Anniversary plans include statewide public art installations, music festivals, and events that celebrate the diversity of Illinoisans, highlighting Native American culture, Black history and the state’s immigrant communities.

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff Trump’s Inexplicable Pardon

Trump just pardoned a known drug smuggling conspirator who was set to spend 40+ years in jail.

Why? The reasons may surprise you.
youtu.be/Rar0jTtghFE?si

Trump Returns to Gasoline as Fuel of Choice for Cars, Gutting Biden’s Climate Policy

1. Cars are the biggest source of climate pollution in the country.

2. Transportation is the biggest household expense after rent/mortgage.

2. State and local gov't could cut these numbers by about 25% in five years without any federal policy.

Somebody solve this for me, what should we do? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance

The USG has a new explanation on why they (now admittedly) intentionally killed 2 shipwrecked men. It does not pass the laws-of-war smell test

Worse for Hegseth, NYT: "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved contingency plans for what to do if an initial strike left survivors."

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“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland

When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.

This man ripped off teachers, nurses, small business owners - people from all walks of life and professions. Some lost their life savings. Not only did Trump let him out of prison, he also doesn’t have to pay back the victims.

The 80,000 Somali-Americans in our state work in our schools, care for our seniors, and serve our community. As a former prosecutor, I’ve strongly supported prosecuting the fraud cases, but the President has chosen to call 80,000 Somali-Americans “garbage.” These hateful attacks must stop.

“I think” is how a system run by a king or a dictator works. Here, we have a rule of law that says no one, and that includes the government, can murder people on a whim because it “thinks” they’re up to no good.

Today I introduced my Dignity for Detained Immigrants bill — to combat the lawless and inhumane way this administration has treated immigrants in detention.

i'd say the midterm-level turnout for a special election is even more ominous than the swing

Trump Jr. Targets Missouri Activist in Latest Attack on Gerrymander Opponents Read more here.

As Missourians fight to stave off a GOP gerrymander by putting it to a statewide vote, the President of United States’ eldest son entered the fray Wednesday, attacking the referendum’s organizer on social media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Despite Disqualifications, Trump Appointees Still Claim to Be Top Federal Prosecutors Read more here.

What an absolute disgrace. There must be consequences for this. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/lin...

JOHNSON said he hopes to swear in MATT VAN EPPS this week.

*stares in Adelita Grijalva*

TODAY IS THE DAY!

GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM

WE GOT THIS!!!!!!

Sabrina Carpenter replies to WH video: This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using “Juno” in an ICE arrest video:

“This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”

O'Hara: "There's folks that are masked, they may be kidnapping people. We have had those reports. The community should know that if you see something like that, you should call 911. Let's not forget -- we very recently had tragedy in this state by someone who was purporting to be law enforcement."

Elissa Slotkin says she is receiving violent messages after video to military The Michigan senator is one of six Democratic lawmakers targeted by the Trump administration after they urged service members to refuse illegal orders.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is receiving violent messages after video to military www.ms.now/news/elissa-...

Over the next 30 days, millions of people across the country will face an impossible decision:

Forego health insurance or go into debt.

If Republicans don't extend health care tax credits by January 1, it will drive up costs for everyone.⁩

Enjoying @maddow.bsky.social tonight!!!! Always love watching her show. !

Several Arrested as Protesters Block Federal Agents in Manhattan Garage

"As the agents’ vehicles moved to leave, protesters blocked them, forming a barricade at the mouth of the garage with their bodies and piling mounds of garbage bags beside them. The standoff continued for the better part of an hour as more and more protesters arrived."

@markhertling.bsky.social: “When you're talking about striking against someone who's wounded and clinging to debris…Deliberately targeting such a person isn't a tactical decision, it's a war crime by the Geneva Convention, the laws of land warfare, and the U.N. Charter.”