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Husband, Actor, Activist, Uncle George to the Internet πŸ––

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Screenshot of an X post by β€œNo Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen” claiming Costco is demanding that Trump reimburse them for tariffs so they can refund customers. Below are two images side by side: the Costco Wholesale logo and a photo of Donald Trump looking at a phone while reporters hold microphones near him.

Screenshot of an X post by β€œNo Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen” claiming Costco is demanding that Trump reimburse them for tariffs so they can refund customers. Below are two images side by side: the Costco Wholesale logo and a photo of Donald Trump looking at a phone while reporters hold microphones near him.

This is what all big companies should be doing.

09.03.2026 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4924    πŸ” 902    πŸ’¬ 98    πŸ“Œ 31
Screenshot of an X post by HasanAbi commenting on how to discuss trans issues with median voters. The post quotes Marco Foster, who says the anti-trans campaign in Maine is funded by an out-of-state billionaire to distract from tax discussions and notes that very few trans kids compete in high school sports there. Below is a podcast-style video still of a man speaking into a microphone.

Screenshot of an X post by HasanAbi commenting on how to discuss trans issues with median voters. The post quotes Marco Foster, who says the anti-trans campaign in Maine is funded by an out-of-state billionaire to distract from tax discussions and notes that very few trans kids compete in high school sports there. Below is a podcast-style video still of a man speaking into a microphone.

When you hear them target any vulnerable communityβ€”immigrants, trans people, refugeesβ€”ask first why they're trying to distract and divide us. Don't fall for it.

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Screenshot of an X post by Jeremy Loffredo saying Trump told CNN’s Dana Bash that liberating the Iranian people is not a goal of the war and that he would accept an undemocratic religious leader if they treated the U.S. and Israel β€œfairly.” Below is a CNN image of the White House with a graphic saying Trump told CNN he is not worried whether Iran becomes a democracy.

Screenshot of an X post by Jeremy Loffredo saying Trump told CNN’s Dana Bash that liberating the Iranian people is not a goal of the war and that he would accept an undemocratic religious leader if they treated the U.S. and Israel β€œfairly.” Below is a CNN image of the White House with a graphic saying Trump told CNN he is not worried whether Iran becomes a democracy.

So, like Venezuela, but a lot bloodier and costlier. Great. All for what?

08.03.2026 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1730    πŸ” 390    πŸ’¬ 155    πŸ“Œ 32
Screenshot of an X post by Really American claiming Republican Congressman Mark Alford said Americans must β€œsacrifice” by accepting higher gas prices to support Trump’s war with Iran. Below is a split-screen TV news segment with a female anchor on the left, a male reporter in the middle, and Congressman Alford on the right. A banner reads β€œBREAKING NEWS: CRUDE OIL PRICES HIT NEW HIGHS AMID WAR.”

Screenshot of an X post by Really American claiming Republican Congressman Mark Alford said Americans must β€œsacrifice” by accepting higher gas prices to support Trump’s war with Iran. Below is a split-screen TV news segment with a female anchor on the left, a male reporter in the middle, and Congressman Alford on the right. A banner reads β€œBREAKING NEWS: CRUDE OIL PRICES HIT NEW HIGHS AMID WAR.”

The American people have sacrificed enough. Stop the war. Tax the billionaires.

08.03.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2521    πŸ” 559    πŸ’¬ 202    πŸ“Œ 35
Screenshot of an X post by journalist John Harwood responding β€œmy god he is sick” to a post by Adam Schwarz quoting Pete Hegseth. The quoted post says Hegseth, when asked about Russia helping Iran target Americans, replied that they are not concerned and that the only people who should worry are Iranians who think they are going to live. Below is a video still from a β€œ60 Minutes” interview showing Hegseth speaking.

Screenshot of an X post by journalist John Harwood responding β€œmy god he is sick” to a post by Adam Schwarz quoting Pete Hegseth. The quoted post says Hegseth, when asked about Russia helping Iran target Americans, replied that they are not concerned and that the only people who should worry are Iranians who think they are going to live. Below is a video still from a β€œ60 Minutes” interview showing Hegseth speaking.

We got rid of Kristi. Let's get rid of Pete.

08.03.2026 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1839    πŸ” 348    πŸ’¬ 115    πŸ“Œ 21
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Our Wins Of The Week On Tuesday, Texas State Rep.

Strong Democratic primary turnout in Texas helped carry James Talarico to the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up an already acrimonious Republican runoff in May. This, plus Trump's falling poll numbers and court losses, added to the list of developments worth celebrating.

08.03.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 908    πŸ” 106    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 2
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Illinois Democrat Running For U.S. Congress Goes Viral With Genius Attack Adβ€”On Herself

Beat 'em to the punch.

08.03.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1886    πŸ” 315    πŸ’¬ 52    πŸ“Œ 16
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Cynthia Erivo Praised For Calmly De-Escalating Tense Confrontation With Agitated Man Outside London Theater

She handled that like a pro ❀️

08.03.2026 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 522    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 6
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'Sinners' Stars Applauded For Their Incredibly Nuanced Takes On N-Word Controversy At BAFTAs

The BAFTAs need to do better.

08.03.2026 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 461    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 2
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Lindsey Graham Dragged After Epic Freudian Slip About How The World Views Trump

Oops! 🫒

08.03.2026 05:42 β€” πŸ‘ 721    πŸ” 98    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 3
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One Of Stephen Miller's Old Tweets Has Resurfaced After Trump's Attacks On Iranβ€”And It's Aged Like Milk

This you, Stephen?

08.03.2026 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 850    πŸ” 172    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 15
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The Big Picture | Substack The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives. Click to read The Big Picture, a Substack…

Taking a break from all the political noise is understandable. When you’re ready to catch up, this is a good place to start. thinkbigpicture.substack.com

08.03.2026 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 491    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 0
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Matthew Lillard Explains Why He's 'Obsessed' With 'Freaking Delicious' Jacob Elordiβ€”And We Totally Get It

Oh Matthew, never change πŸ˜‚

08.03.2026 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 380    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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Kelly Ripa Opens Up About Surreal Moment Psychic Outed Her Pregnancy To The World In Wild Video

Whoa! 🀯

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This week’s Just for Skeets and Giggles is out! Have a great weekend. open.substack.com/pub/statusku...

07.03.2026 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 367    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 4
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Woman Speaks Out In Viral TikTok After Company Expects Her To Train 25-Year-Old They Promoted Over Her

Has this ever happened to you?

07.03.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 834    πŸ” 102    πŸ’¬ 139    πŸ“Œ 17
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Burger King Called Out Over Dystopian New AI Program That Tracks If Workers Sound 'Friendly' Enough

Who asked for this?

07.03.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 907    πŸ” 147    πŸ’¬ 143    πŸ“Œ 23
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Photo Of Donald Trump's Discolored Hand Covered In Makeup At The State Of The Union Is Going Viralβ€”And Yikes

Totally normal, nothing to see here...

07.03.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 668    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 58    πŸ“Œ 4
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Dem Rep. Shares Perfectly Edited Clip From 'The Apprentice' After Trump Fires Kristi Noem

10/10, no notes.

07.03.2026 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 537    πŸ” 69    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 2
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Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump The Justice Department has published additional Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor after an NPR investigation found dozens of pages were withheld.

Story: www.npr.org/2026/03/05/n...

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Subpoena all of it. And him, too. The FBI found this witness credible enough to interview her four times. Enough with this cover up.

07.03.2026 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4061    πŸ” 1268    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 29
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JB Pritzker Epically Trolls Kristi Noem With Fake LinkedIn Profile After Trump Fires Her As Homeland Secretary

Next-level trolling.

07.03.2026 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 645    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 3
Screenshot of an X post by Jonathan Lemire reporting that when asked if Americans should worry about retaliatory attacks at home, Trump acknowledged the possibility and said some people will die when you go to war. Below is a photo of Trump wearing a red β€œUSA” hat and pointing.

Screenshot of an X post by Jonathan Lemire reporting that when asked if Americans should worry about retaliatory attacks at home, Trump acknowledged the possibility and said some people will die when you go to war. Below is a photo of Trump wearing a red β€œUSA” hat and pointing.

This is what he thinks of our safety and security.

07.03.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1371    πŸ” 284    πŸ’¬ 121    πŸ“Œ 24
Screenshot of an X post by Congressman Jared Moskowitz criticizing FEMA under Secretary Kristi Noem, listing issues including the largest FEMA backlog in history, Florida being owed $2.5 billion, delayed disaster declarations, and search-and-rescue teams waiting 72 hours during Texas floods. Below is a video still of Moskowitz speaking during a congressional hearing.

Screenshot of an X post by Congressman Jared Moskowitz criticizing FEMA under Secretary Kristi Noem, listing issues including the largest FEMA backlog in history, Florida being owed $2.5 billion, delayed disaster declarations, and search-and-rescue teams waiting 72 hours during Texas floods. Below is a video still of Moskowitz speaking during a congressional hearing.

Noem was a disaster at every level, from start to termination.

07.03.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2321    πŸ” 484    πŸ’¬ 88    πŸ“Œ 16
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MAGA Senator Appears To Snap Arm Of Marine Vet Protesting Iran War In Alarming Video

Horrific.

07.03.2026 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 863    πŸ” 135    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 8
Screenshot of an X post by Acyn quoting Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying the president had a β€œfeeling, again, based on fact,” that Iran was going to strike the United States. Below is a TV still of Leavitt speaking at a White House press briefing podium, with a news banner reading β€œBREAKING NEWS.”

Screenshot of an X post by Acyn quoting Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying the president had a β€œfeeling, again, based on fact,” that Iran was going to strike the United States. Below is a TV still of Leavitt speaking at a White House press briefing podium, with a news banner reading β€œBREAKING NEWS.”

We bombed a girls’ school and killed 175 kids based on his feelings?!

07.03.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2925    πŸ” 736    πŸ’¬ 266    πŸ“Œ 59
Screenshot of an X post by the Democrats account showing a circular profile image of Kristi Noem with the hashtag β€œ#OPENTOWORK.” Below it is another post stating that Trump has fired Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security.

Screenshot of an X post by the Democrats account showing a circular profile image of Kristi Noem with the hashtag β€œ#OPENTOWORK.” Below it is another post stating that Trump has fired Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security.

As long as the job comes with her own private love jet.

06.03.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 777    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 6
Side-by-side collage of two images. On the left, a man with a beard sits in a legislative chamber seat, leaning forward over a desk with papers. On the right, two men stand behind podiums during what appears to be a debate or TV segment; a pink circle highlights a block or platform under one of the men’s feet.

Side-by-side collage of two images. On the left, a man with a beard sits in a legislative chamber seat, leaning forward over a desk with papers. On the right, two men stand behind podiums during what appears to be a debate or TV segment; a pink circle highlights a block or platform under one of the men’s feet.

Trump wants this guy in charge of Homeland Security.

06.03.2026 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1655    πŸ” 381    πŸ’¬ 125    πŸ“Œ 16
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Noem out at DHS. DoJ releases Trump accuser memos. Iran war chaos.

Another chaotic week in Trumpworld: Kristi Noem is suddenly out at DHS after contentious hearings, the DOJ releases Epstein documents tied to a survivor accusing Trump of assault when she was a teen, and the administration struggles to explain its expanding war with Iran.

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Looks like I clean up pretty nice, huh? (Photo by Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty Images)

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