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Now it’s Epstein forever The Trump administration's ham-handed moves have ensured that Epstein conspiracy theories will never really end.

Through a spectacularly ham-handed series of moves, the Trump administration has ensured that Epstein conspiracy theories will never really end.

Kirakosian: We have this Border Patrol agent and he’s literally in his pajamas… he takes it upon himself to march down the street to confront these kids. And then he confronts our client and he points his loaded firearm directly at the 17-year-old…

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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.

12 days of work in 106 days.

With full pay and benefits.

The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.

It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.

incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty

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CNN Speaker Johnson I don’t know montage

i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist

Federal Action Reporting Form Federal Action Reporting Form Please use this form to share information regarding federal government action in New York state. Filing a complaint does not start

We're launching a portal to review federal immigration enforcement in New York after yesterday’s ICE raid on Canal Street.

New Yorkers who were present should submit videos or photos, and we will review and investigate any violations of the law.

Delhi Pollution Hits ‘Hazardous’ Levels After City Celebrates Diwali With ‘Green’ Firecrackers (Photos) For the first time in five years, Delhi celebrated Diwali without a blanket ban on firecrackers after the Supreme Court ruled to allow so-called “green crackers.”

For the first time in five years, Delhi celebrated Diwali without a blanket ban on firecrackers after the Supreme Court ruled to allow so-called “green crackers.”

Yes, what the fuck???

Inside Donald Trump’s Attack on Immigration Court Judges describe a campaign of firings and interference which threatens the system’s independence.

In 2024, there were 735 immigration judges. Now there are fewer than 600. E. Tammy Kim reports on the attack on immigration courts.

a real water is wet scenario here

Gross

So The powers behind ICE lie in ads and videos .. can't even get the language right.. gads, Work do Change out all GOP Congress in elections ahead

Trump’s cynical use of the Kirk assassination Rather than appeal to the better angels of our nature, he appeals to the worst of our demons

When bad things happen, presidents traditionally use the highest office in the land to calm the public. The best of our presidents appeal to the better angels of our nature. Trump consistently appeals to the worst of our demons. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-cyn...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu:

“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”

Defending The Rule of Law in Our States Call · Defending the Rule of Law in our States As threats to democracy grow, state and local leaders and activists are stepping up to defend our communities. On **Wednesday, August 20th at 7:30 PM ET**, we’re hosting a national virtual call — **“Defending the Rule of Law in our States”** — to spotlight these efforts, share effective strategies, and build momentum for local action to protect people and democracy. This call will feature stories and tools from public officials and grassroots organizers working to protect the rule of law. It will also offer specific ways for people to get involved and support this work in their own communities. Please **sign up to receive the Zoom link**! Speakers include **MN Attorney General Keith Ellison,** FL Rep. Anna Eskamani, MD Comptroller Brooke Lierman, NY Rep. Micah Lasher, and Los Angeles labor activist Héctor (Teto) Huezo. For more information about this call or to sign up to partner with us, please visit our [one-pager](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n9AHxxDFvvVVeS7dYwuyQMQZlX_DEk-oUavixyY52HQ/edit?usp=sharing).

TOMORROW: Join Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, a coalition of partner organizations, and brave officials from across the country to learn how state and local leaders can fight Trump’s takeover and defend the rule of law. RSVP now to discuss unmasking ICE, redistricting, and more:

The argument against regulation is always the same: “It stifles growth and jobs.”

But just as tax cuts for corporations have not trickled down, regulatory cuts have not benefited most people.

Big companies enjoy bigger profits. Working people bear the costs.

What Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Doesn’t Understand About Autism An autism researcher on Kennedy’s initiative to identify a cause, the focus on environmental factors, and the dangers of misinformation.

An autism researcher on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,’s initiative to identify a cause for autism—and the dangers of misinformation.

This is actually perfect. The emptiness makes it look as ridiculous and wasteful as it is.

They are using facial recognition technology and they’re keeping their faces from getting caught by their cameras

In a picture from behind, I'm holding a sign reading, "ABOLISH ICE / SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY". Standing on all sides of me are protesters holding signs like "STOP RACIST DEPORTATIONS / KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER" and "EL PUEBLO DICE / ICE FUERA".

As Trump plans mass deployments of ICE in Chicago, a car just sped through a group of protesters.

I was at the Federal Plaza protest. It was PEACEFUL. This violence and chaos are what Trump, his masked thugs, and the people who support mass deportations stand for.

You can't call immigrants lazy moochers looking for government handouts and then round them up at Home Depots where you know they are looking for work.

You can't say immigrants don't follow the rules and then round them up in courthouses where they are following the rules.

Get your lies straight.

Senior's Guide to Not Being a Noob: Junior's Survival 101

What you need to know as the May 7 Real ID deadline approaches Driver's licenses and IDs that are not Real ID-compliant will no longer get you through U.S. airport security once the law takes effect in a few weeks, but full enforcement may not start right away.

Driver's licenses and IDs that are not Real ID-compliant will no longer get you through U.S. airport security once the law takes effect in a few weeks, but full enforcement may not start right away.

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