New from me: across federal agencies, workers say religion—specifically Christianity—is showing up their workplace. “The vibes are bad and people don’t like it.” @wired.com www.wired.com/story/govern...

It's a bad sign that Spanberger, elected on a wave of opposition to Trump and his swollen militarized secret police force, is insisting that Virginia sheriffs and jails continue to imprison people past their release date in order to hand them over to ICE. This grants ICE power it should not have.

I’ve seen the chaos inside the Trump admin firsthand—and how his extreme plans are hurting Virginia families. I stood up to him when it mattered & have not stopped fighting. Today, I launched my campaign for Congress. I’ll fight to undo the harm to hardworking Americans. Share if you’re with me.

The funny (not actually funny) thing is that had Orban won, you know NYT would have pointed to that and gone, "See? Right-wing populism is as strong as ever! If Democrats want to win, they need to move to the right!" It's always "heads, I win; tails, you lose" with these clowns.

These NY Times oral histories—of what the Trump administration is doing to federal agencies—are a public service. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

"The final ships to clear the strait before the Iran war began on February 28 are expected to reach their destination in Malaysia and Australia by April 20, intensifying the supply shock already rippling across Asia."

And here he is as a nurse

“I thought it was me as a doctor” is such a childish lie that the media’s refusal to call it that and drive in circles to say “trump denied it was an image of jesus and said he thought it was a doctor” is an implicit admission that they will never truthfully report on trump for the rest of his life

Wooooooboyyyyyy! Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen continues going off on Donald Trump for attacking Pope Leo and cosplaying as Jesus: "This is a deranged man. This is a man that should have no connection to being commander-in-chief." 🍿

This is a victory for the LGBTQ+ community and for our entire city. It’s a reminder that New Yorkers won’t let our history be rewritten. Our administration will keep working to ensure LGBTQ+ New Yorkers can live safely and with dignity in our city.

Oh my what a Schlapp in the face this is

checkmate, fellow terrorists

For decades, birthday party clowns folded balloons and played games. John Wayne Gacy is taking a different approach.

Here a grandmother is forced to do a gig job with no job security because she can’t afford to retire? What are we celebrating here?

This week, I will be forcing a vote on legislation to block the sale of nearly half a billion dollars worth of bombs and bulldozers to the Israeli military. The extremist Netanyahu government that has committed genocide in Gaza does not need more military support from American taxpayers.

Also, "increases the temperature" is a brain-dead euphemism for what Trump actually did here

Orwell: "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."

he's counting on people not knowing what a doctor looks like because they don't have healthcare

“If the president can’t tell the difference between Jesus Christ and the Red Cross he should be removed from office. But if he thinks he is Jesus Christ… he should also be removed from office.” - free statement for Democrats, customize as necessary

The Trump post on Truth social appearing to depict Trump as Jesus has now been deleted.

Reporter: Did you post that picture of yourself depicted as Jesus Christ? Trump: It wasn't a depiction. I did post it and I thought it was me as a doctor. And had to do with red cross as a red cross worker, which we support and only the fake news could come up with that one.

What a fuckn time to be alive

Somebody fixed Jesus H. Trump.

I remain convinced that one of the most important things the next Democratic president can do to avoid falling victim to a Biden-style vibecession is to mercilessly, relentlessly crack down on crypto and organized gambling. Just go full scorched-earth.

Chat, is it good to have your boss threatening the pope a couple of months before your book on why you converted to Catholicism is due to be published?

“the pope is weak on crime” is one of the funniest lines I’ve ever heard yeah man, I heard he even worships a guy who said if someone hits you on the cheek, you should let him hit your other cheek too. like, full-on worships him

I want this on my shoes

JD Vance is on a historic roll: He campaigns for AfD in Germany - they lose. Invited the Pope to come to US for Trump’s big event - Pope refuses. Leads peace negotiations with Iran - fails miserably. Campaigns in Hungary for Orbán - who gets smoked.

This is one of the most hopeful and remarkable geopolitical developments in years. Huzzah! And hooray!

Another House Democrat tells me this morning “there’s definitely an incredible amount of disgust and ‘enough is enough’ vibes” among members. www.axios.com/2026/04/12/s...

Current status of the Strait of Hormuz dispute

I have seen one good example of this plate

I wish more people would shut down unwanted praise like this.

One of these mornings I would like to wake up to news that isn’t insane

One side of the coin features a skull, which has glowing eyes, a helmet, and mask. That grim visage, which is flanked by a pair of assault rifles, appears above the words: “OPERATION METRO SURGE MINNESOTA” and “ONE NATION UNDER GOD.” talkingpointsmemo.com/news/staff-a...

You can tell that Vance and the US were really committed and serious about these negotiations because they worked on it for almost an entire Saturday. Truly astounding they couldn’t even pretend to spend at least a second day at the peace table.

So the Trump administration’s two goals in peace talks with Iran are: 1. A commitment by Iran not to develop a nuke (This was part of the Obama deal that Trump canceled) 2. Opening the Strait of Hormuz. (Was open before war.)

How the fuck is the president and Secretary of State at a UFC fight in Miami while war negotiations affecting the world economy are falling apart. And I know that MFer isn’t going to try to play golf tomorrow too.

REMINDER: Saudi Arabia does not want the war in Iran to end before there is regime change. The Saudis are paying a top U.S. negotiator, Jared Kushner, tens of millions annually. The negotiations just ended without a deal, exactly what the Saudis wanted.

Enough. His nuanced statement aimed at criminal charges all but admits a per se abuse of power under House rules: sex with a staffer. Swalwell must drop from the Governor's race & resign from Congress. Rep Tony Gonzales admitted the same violation & should resign too www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

“To leaders we cry out: stop! It is time for peace! Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation — not at the table where rearmament is planned, and deadly actions are decided.” — Pope Leo XIV

here's Trump entering a UFC event as Vance says that negotiations with Iran have failed

You know what would be amazing, if Vance can negotiate an agreement where Iran doesn't enrich above 3.67% (far below weapons grade); gets rid of 98% of its stockpile of uranium; has weekly inspections by the IAEA; and commits to all of this for at 10 years. Oh, yeah, that was the Obama Iran deal.

Legal eagles noticed, and there’s been SOME mainstream coverage. But overall the political class has underreacted to this month’s OLC opinion, ordered up by Trump or on his behalf, declaring the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional. Things are likely being stolen and/or destroyed *right now*.

Think about how many brains are being absolutely COOKED by sycophancy right now

Whoa no way, can't believe it.

I knew it was bad but really didn’t appreciate it was quite this bad as.ft.com/r/db911dd6-f...

Setting aside all other questions about impeachment, the idea that trying it against a president everybody hates would be a political *loser* for the opposition party is preposterous. Just say you don't want to work! It's more relatable