"Cletus isn’t upset about his own state of affairs...He’s mad that the brown girl at Starbucks with the nose ring and the pronouns on her apron exists. And even if she doesn’t work at his local Starbucks, he’s sure that she’s out there, somewhere." #NotAllCleti lnk.thebulwark.com/4bcunO3

Democrats are balancing the tight-rope, trying to distinguish themselves as candadites by advocating for abortion access while trying not to make it their primary issue. ICYMI, @lauren-egan.bsky.social's latest:

House Republicans are struggling to grow out of the kiddie table. With eight out of 21 House Republicans running for reelection having lost their primaries so far, @cheetah.bsky.social looks at what has contributed to their loss.

"The scene was almost Shakespearean: a sudden, shocking betrayal at the very last moment." Andrew Egger describes Trump's announcement that he was derailing the Housing Bill before it would be signed into law and would remain that way until the SAVE Act is passed. lnk.thebulwark.com/4akrsm8

"Ukraine’s recent successes show a clear path forward to a secure peace. But they should not open the door for complacency." Francis Farrell on a path towards victory for Ukraine in the ongoing war and an acknowledgment of war fatigue and exhaustion.

If you’re a Republican seeking higher ambitions everything sucks for you right now. Joe Perticone talks about it all in today’s Press Pass.

What does the Regular Joe, the Cletus' of the world, think about the term and idea of democracy? @jvl.bsky.social looks at a study published today that speaks with this demographic of quiet, Trump supporters to see what they think about the state of the world.

"The only thing we can do is get more effective at countering disinformation with facts and hate with decency—without avoiding difficult issues in ways that allow the Elon Musk's...to exploit them." @cathyyoung63.bsky.social's latest on Musk's side hobby, inciting a race war in the UK.

The question isn't whether the primaries on Tuesday matters, it does. But, for @petertwinklage.bsky.social, it doesn't prove that the progressive movement has overtaken the Democratic party. At least, not yet. lnk.thebulwark.com/4uUyOUU

Oh, so Rand Paul is just taking Trump at his word that he doesn’t want to do any more wars? Tom Nichols and Tim talk Paul’s pathetic war powers flip on today’s Bulwark Podcast.

Why is the administration playing footsy with QAnon? @willsommer.bsky.social in his latest "False Flag" explains why and why Q believers are not falling for their social campaign.

The SAVE America Act has a chance to go down in history as the most consequential piece of legislation that never passed. Today's "Morning Shots" looks at Trump's bullying efforts to force the Senate to pass this act and his dedication to making sure the elections go his way.

Last week the Department of Justice published a memo authorizing states to institutionalize more people with disabilities. The consequences of this change could be enormous. Read @crampell.bsky.social's latest Receipts.

Here's some "proof that the end of the American empire is unfolding in front of us” @jvl.bsky.social and @willsommer.bsky.social take on Trump’s lame 250 speech and state fair on Bulwark Takes.

Trump is literally saying there are no limits on his power! Will Saletan digs in on how Trump is using military force as a tool for profit on Bulwark Takes.

Last month, Ukrainian forces took back more territory than they lost for the first time since 2023. What changed? Francis Farrell looks into Ukraine's second wind and if they could be taking steps towards an offensive victory.

November 3, 2026 is the key. It's the crucial moment, the potential inflection point shaping the course of the remainder of Trump's presidency. Today's "Morning Shots" from Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger focuses on the SAVE America Act and how Trump is trying to control the midterm elections.

Alito wouldn’t quote Trump’s racist statements. So Kagan did. Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn talk the Supreme Court’s TPS ruling on Bulwark Takes.

Trump’s big State Fair is just straight up trashy @radiofreetom.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on the Bulwark Podcast today.

The progressive party made huge waves Tuesday night after all three of Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed candidates in New York City won. But, @petertwinklage.bsky.social argues in his latest, the Democratic Tea Party isn't here 𝘺𝘦𝘵.

Vance: "If you look at the story of how the deep state took down Richard Nixon, it's not all that different from what the same group of people, the same institutions tried to do to Donald Trump."

Vance: "I'm actually fascinated by Nixon as a character in history. I think that his historical legacy is enjoying a bit of a renaissance — but I think deservedly so."

Stephen Miller: "America's doors are fully closed to asylum-seekers…All asylum claims across the southwest border are always fake."

Vance: "If Watergate happened tomorrow, it would have been like a 12-hour news story. The idea that it would have taken down a presidency is crazy."

Stephen Miller: "One way or another, this nation has to end birthright citizenship."

Stephen Miller: "One way or another, this nation has to end birthright citizenship."

@jaredpoland.bsky.social: "I think this celebration would have been a lot better had Trump not made himself the center of it — but unfortunately with Donald Trump, he's incapable of doing that. He wants to be at the center of every bit of this America 250 celebration."

What makes a good general officer? Ret. Lt. Gen. @markhertling.bsky.social's answer? About 30 years of experience, a lot of scar tissue, and the desire to learn and grow every day. Hertling's latest reflects on the legacy of Gen. Chris Donahue who announced he would be retiring.

@jaredpoland.bsky.social: "I think this celebration would have been a lot better had Trump not made himself the center of it — but unfortunately with Donald Trump, he's incapable of doing that. He wants to be at the center of every bit of this America 250 celebration."

@jaredpoland.bsky.social: "The speech was definitely a short one by Trump's standards…His speech last night came in just a little under 30 minutes…A lot of people got their picture of Trump and headed to the gates."

Get in loser, these House GOP members just lost a primary. @cheetah.bsky.social's latest looks at the trove of House Republicans losing their primaries this cycle and why it has been harder this year than years past.

How is Ukraine getting closer to winning and how could they still lose the existential war against Russia? Francis Farrell's latest explains the Ukrainian drone team and how they may be key to giving Ukraine the leg up in the ongoing conflict.

They’re all heading for the exits and they’re immediately running into a brick wall www.thebulwark.com/p/it-truly-s...

Yes, Trump is once again lying about his crowd sizes. Here’s @jaredpoland.bsky.social to break it down.

One of the overarching takeaways from a study that came out today interviewing quiet Trump supporters, The People, as @jvl.bsky.social has dubbed them: "14 out of 21 participants in this study had an immediate negative reaction when asked about democracy."

House Republicans looking to move up the political totem pole are stuck, with voters unimpressed at their campaigns for higher office. @cheetah.bsky.social's latest looks at various GOP candidates and why it's so difficult for them to seek higher office in this climate.

The government justified the AI data center because they used it at the start of the Iran War, around the same time that the Iranian girl's school was bombed. @weissmann.substack.com spoke with @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social about how the government is attempting to nip the NAACP case in the bud.

While progressive candidates saw huge gains in New York City, Peter Rothpletz argues that we should hold off calling it the Democratic Tea Party. @petertwinklage.bsky.social in his latest newsletter encourages caution and to look outside of social media for takeaways from the primaries.

Trump is being accused of Q-baiting after the administration published a trove of QAnon-themed social media posts. @willsommer.bsky.social looks into why QAnon are pushing against Trump's conspiracy themed campaign and some updates around the SPLC lawsuit from the DOJ.

With Gen. Chris Donahue's early retirement from command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, @markhertling.bsky.social in his latest looks at the general's legacy and the necessity for someone with that experience and level of trust.

Trump is not known for his generosity or encouraging criticism but JD Vance's playbook for getting out of the Iran War unscathed for 2028 is blaming the war on Trump. @weissmann.substack.com chats with @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social about that and more in the latest episode of "Illegal News".

It's easy to forget about the silent majority that make up Trump voters, The People, as JVL calls this group. This demographic of voters were part of a study recently and asked about democracy. @jvl.bsky.social formed some takeaways from the conversations the study included.

The White House has launched a pro-QAnon social media campaign—but QAnon believers hate it! "We're done being treated like shit," says one. My latest False Flag for @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/even-qanon...

[email protected]l does not have a lot of sympathy for The People- aka Trump voters who don't surround themselves with politics- but they have a lot of thoughts. The latest Triad breaks down a recent study that interviews them about how they feel about the concept of democracy.

Sen. Reed: "I want you to address this as an economic question." Phalen: "If the president asked the council to produce a report…I would be happy to provide accurate numbers." Reed: "You won't respond. I appreciate that."

QAnon believers are turning on Trump and the Administration is trying to placate them by starting a QAnon-themed social campaign. @willsommer.bsky.social looks at this pivot from the White House and how QAnon believers and followers have responded. lnk.thebulwark.com/4uXxron

Sen. Warren: "Right now families are falling behind...you can't even do the basic facts...you can't even say, 'Yeah, inflation is running higher than wages right now'...I think this person has disqualified himself in five minutes."

The World Cup ad in the form of the famous GOLLLLLLLLLLL! call is just one example of Talarico trying to get Latino voters into the fold 👇🏽

"Let’s keep on reminding Americans about all the empty boasts and outright lies the administration told...Let’s keep on exposing Trump’s defeat, and the bad deal his administration is now defending. Keep on wrapping Trump’s Iran fiasco around Republicans’ necks." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

BREAKING SCOTUS rules 6-3 that Trump can proceed with revoking status for 300K+ Haitian refugees Unless the administration has second thoughts -- or Congress applies pressure -- get ready for mass deportations, including from homes and facilities where senior citizens depend on Haitian caregivers