Padilla: "What if I was outside a Home Depot, because I like to do some work around the house, not dressed in a suit. Would I be a target of ICE enforcement under Tom Homan? Probably. And it is just wrong."

YouTube video by The Lincoln Project The List

Trump wants the tariffs and autopen to distract you from the Epstein list. Do not fall for it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzwE...

"It's never been totally out of control." Los Angeles residents share how they're feeling amidst ICE raids and protests taking place in their city. Some say the way federal officials have characterized LA is inaccurate.

Judge blocks Trump from using 18th-century wartime act for deportations Trump had invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelans, but order halted by judge * Alien Enemies Act: what is it and can Trump use it to deport gang members? Donald Trump has invoked the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to…

Judge blocks Trump from using 18th-century wartime act for deportations

#impeachTrump

‘Enough is enough’: Greenland flatly rejects Trump’s calls for annexation Greenland's leaders expressed anger after President Donald Trump said U.S. acquisition of the Arctic territory “will happen” during comments at the Oval Office.

Greenland’s leaders issued a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump’s renewed calls to annex it Thursday, after the president once again expressed his desire to take over the Arctic island.

This is not who we are Trump's shameful Oval Office meeting with Zelensky is only his latest betrayal of American values

My latest piece on Substack:
“This is not who we are” open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...

The conclusion of the Trump-Vance ambush of Zelensky is that Putin has really taken over the White House.
The Trump aim is apparently the destruction of the US & the US federal state.

Your next car could quickly become much more expensive if Trump makes good on his tariff threat next week | CNN Business Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are looming again. And that could quickly send car prices soaring, even for those assembled in the United States.

Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are looming again. And that could quickly send car prices soaring, even for those assembled in the United States.

Hundreds of NOAA employees are being fired by Trump and DOGE.

The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.

A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.

Again, this isn't about efficiency.

Trump has quickly turned the US into an enemy of the West, democracy and freedom in favor of predatory autocracy.
The US is now an enemy of Ukraine and a friend of Russia & China.

Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park to protest employee cuts The flag — traditionally a symbol of distress when upside down — was hung on El Capitan summit at Yosemite Saturday night by frustrated park workers.

The flag — traditionally a symbol of distress when upside down — was hung on El Capitan summit at Yosemite Saturday night by frustrated park workers.

Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering assist issue | CNN Business Tesla said on Friday it was recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, potentially r...

Tesla is recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the US over a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort and potentially raise the risk of a crash.

I guess that elon doesn't want my business.

Washington Post cartoonist resigns over paper’s refusal to publish cartoon critical of Jeff Bezos Pulitzer prize winner Ann Telnaes drew a cartoon of the paper’s owner kneeling before Donald Trump The Washington Post’s Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes has resigned from her position at the newspaper after its refusal to publish…

Washington Post cartoonist resigns over paper’s refusal to publish cartoon critical of Jeff Bezos

America has 815 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.7 trillion in wealth.

The bottom 50% of Americans control $3.7 trillion in wealth.

When 815 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

Gritty dozen

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Photos show face of person sought by NYPD for questioning

New York police on Thursday released photos of a person wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen BREAKING: Trump TAKES AIM at Jack Smith

Trump plans to try and fire Jack Smith the moment he takes office... but he's in for a rude awakening. @glennkirschner.bsky.social explains why:

It's #Lions gameday!

MUSTARDDDDDDDDDDD

RFK Jr. once praised scathing description of Trump and his base as “idiots,” “Nazis” and “bootlickers” | CNN Politics Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, has a long history of scathing critiques against Trump, labeling him a “threat to democracy,” a “...

RFK Jr. once likened the president-elect to historical demagogues like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Now he's working for him.

Numerous times this week, I’ve learned of news breaking on Bluesky before Twitter. In the past, it’s only ever been Twitter. Bodes well for the future of this site.

Small note: I wish there was a way to segment notifications (people I follow, mentions, etc).

cc @jay.bsky.team

Period

Don't forget how many Republicans were STILL publicly willing to stick their necks out for Matt Gaetz knowing what he's accused of. Not only was it for nothing given the failed AG bid, but they proved themselves wiling to run cover for an alleged CHILD SEX TRAFFICKER. Was it worth it, Republicans?

Father of Georgia school shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder The case against Colin Gray marks the first time the parent of an alleged school shooter has been charged with murder.

Colin Gray was indicted last month on 29 charges, including second-degree murder, manslaughter, cruelty to children and reckless conduct, in connection with the Sept. 4 attack at Apalachee High School, where his son, Colt, allegedly opened fire on students and staff.

Everyone surprised by the Lions success, but you're just a chill guy who knows this was Brad & Dan's plan from Day 1.