TERRORISM EXPERT HERE: This statement is a clear example of what is known as “State Terrorism”: When the dictatorship will order all instruments of its state security & intelligence apparatus against its own citizens to terrorize the population.

Speaking before a state Senate subcommittee, Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold said Guard soldiers will defend America and protect Oregonians‼️ A man who understands his responsibility‼️

Donald Trump is weaponizing the DOJ against his political opponents. Meanwhile, he's gutting the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section which assists U.S. attorneys’ offices around the country with investigating crooked government officials. "Drain the swamp."

May this picture spread as far and wide as Trump's Covid.

Watching this film at this moment in history was a gut punch. New from me at @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-nixo...

UPDATE: The @nytimes tells Hegseth to pound sand on his new policy to restrict how reporters cover the Pentagon

40 Republican former officials slammed Dump’s actions. “No president should order the investigation or prosecution of specific individuals against whom he bears personal grievance when advised by DOJ that the facts and the law do not support such a case.” www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump...

@ML3democrats Oct 9 The Oregon national guard general says if the Oregon National guard were to be deployed, they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters not ICE. This is leadership. Drop a 👏 for the General

The Trump administration is REALLY allowing Qatar to build an air base in the US after they did a $5.5 billion golf resort deal with Trump and gave him a jet. MAGA can take their ‘America First’ flags and wipe their asses with them. He is Trump First, and you are suckers.

ICE official testifies that DHS “prematurely” sent Abrego Garcia a notice that he would be removed to Ghana. Just this morning, Ghana’s foreign minister wrote on X that the country had “directly and unambiguously conveyed to US authorities” that Abrego cannot be deported there.

Police departments in the Philadelphia region and beyond have seen a rise in thefts in which keyless cars developed in the last decade are targeted.

“The room where we decide the Nobel Peace Prize is filled with courage and integrity.” Integrity over ego. Every time. 🕊️

Today we saw Marjorie Taylor Greene on CNN talking about the importance of covering the Obamacare subsidies. Man, we are sooooo fucking confused. How stupid is the Republican shutdown if even this dumbass gets it?!

"After a few moments of laughter..." The No Kings organizers with a fun, tidy response to Mike Johnson's shenanigans.

Not sure who needs to hear this but your “physical” isn’t “annual” if you need it twice in six months.

Thoughts and prayers to Cosplay Cop Kristi who had to brave the dogs, farmer’s markets, capybaras, and marathon runners of Portland this week.

EL PASO — a family says ICE showed up at their house looking for migrants and shot and KILLED THEIR DOG, then didn’t help them as the agent ran away and was not identified. kfoxtv.com/news/local/e...

The company, central to unfounded voter fraud claims in 2020, is now owned by a GOP donor.

NEW: A federal judge in Illinois just BANNED Kristi Noem's goons from using force or threats against Chicago reporters. 👏 Even better, if Kristi doesn't prove she gave ICE the order within 7 days, she may face criminal charges. 💪 THIS is how you do it!

Real estate investors now own about 20% of single-family homes in the country. A big reason why home prices have skyrocketed in recent years is a lack of supply — and investors sinking their teeth into whatever is left on the market is making the problem even worse.

A Lindsey Grahamectomy, LOL!

@11tulips.bsky.social what did I just say. Miller.

Why are we in recess? Because the day we go back into session, I have 218 votes for the discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files,” Massie (R-KY) said. KEEP THE PRESSURE On, The Epstein Files MUST Be Released And The Republicans Can’t Stop It. No More Protection For Pedo’s!

Omg.

Texas AG Ken Paxton hired a former staffer to work on a recent case. As a state employee, her labor would have cost taxpayers $641. As a private attorney, Paxton allowed her to bill $3,780 an hour, so that day of work cost taxpayers $24,570. (Published July with @texastribune.org)

New Wall Street Journal reporting reveals Trump accidentally posted what he thought was a private message to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging her to prosecute James Comey and other perceived enemies.

"Republicans estimate that 32% of Democrats are LGBT when in reality it is 6%; Democrats estimate that 38% of Republicans earn over $250,000 per year when in reality it is 2%" Reading an academic article on "political sectarianism.:"

Hoping these federal agents are held accountable, breaking the law should have real consequences. A federal judge has ruled that federal immigration agents illegally arrested more than two dozen people.

Is Portland "burning to the ground?" A new website has the answer.

"'The folks at the White House were very disappointed that the entrance into L.A. in June didn’t provoke more violence,' Miles Taylor said. 'I genuinely think that was their intent.'" www.thebulwark.com/p/ice-propag...

The right-wing lies are so pathetic. Look at this caption of a photo from Portland of a woman wearing a unicorn costume: "They may not look very physically threatening … But they are militants, sociopathic." A 100-lb woman in a unicorn costume with a chicken purse is going to hurt ICE thugs?

There is no left-wing violence in Chicago or Portland. It simply is not happening. It's so not happening, in fact, that Republicans in Oregon took footage from two South American countries to create a hoax photo about Portland. They have no actual violent footage to put forward.

A federal judge in Chicago has found that ICE conducted numerous illegal warrantless arrests in Illinois and nearby states in defiance of a 2022 consent decree. It also prepared post hoc arrest rationales after the fact based on details agents "did not know at the time they made the arrests". /1

Trump smiles along as Sortor refers to the White House press as "the garbage standing over here"

IMF DIRECTOR GEORGIEVA, on @cnbc.com, calls AI a “tsunami” that will impact 60% of jobs — in some fashion. At the IMF, she says, “We used to have 200 interpreters. Now we have 50.”

President Trump called for the jailing of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Truth Social. The threat comes after Illinois sued the administration on Monday in hopes of halting the troops’ deployment. The National Guard arrived this week nonetheless. trib.al/pXoPcwu

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And now for a report from the hellish, war-zone that is Portland

🏆 How does a comedy show have the best news research team? @thedailyshow.com

Portland’s puppy protesters tell Trump ‘Paws off Portland’ (photos) www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/10...

As U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Noem made the case for increased security, local officials repeated that the situation was well in hand.

Kotek denounces Trump's actions and mischaracterization of Portland. Noem visits the Rose City. Who is Karin Immergut? A new season of "Hush" starts today. Plus, glam shots of Portland sunrise. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...

Noem’s agenda for the trip has not been announced. Sen. Wyden had a blunt response: “Kristi Noem is cosplaying as a public official. In reality, she’s been sent by Trump to incite violence." https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/kristi-noem-visiting-portland-today-city-officials-confirm.html

Ty Cobb, Trump’s former attorney, called Pam Bondi undisputedly the worst Attorney General in American history, surpassing Nixon’s AG John Mitchell, who ended up in prison for his role in the Watergate coverup. History doesn’t always repeat, but it often rhymes.

This strikes me as pretty bad

Durbin: "What has taken place since January 20, 2025, would make even President Nixon recoil. This is your legacy, AG Bondi."

Kerry Kennedy announced that late-night host Stephen Colbert is the recipient of the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his advocacy for free speech and speaking truth to power RFK Jr. is FURIOUS. 👏 Let's show Stephen some love!

Ice fishing, Portland style. Probably Voodoo Donuts. @11tulips.bsky.social