“The discrepancy between the honorable conduct expected of prosecutors and DOJ’s tactics in this case is unsettling... “DOJ has proven unworthy of this trust at every point in this case... “This reckless disregard for the duty of candor owed the court is appalling www.advocate.com/politics/nat...

Feeling overwhelmed with all of this. LISTEN. Another Louisiana resident (Marshawn is the only name we have) testifies against the state’s racial gerrymander, speaking truth to power up and down the hearing room and predicts how this story will end. Speak your truth, fight and believe.

This is amazing - @kevinolearytv 🤡 is fearmongering about Chinese agents opposing his giant Utah data center… but it’s 2 young local girls in Utah who hilariously call him (and his “dumbass hat”) out👇🏽 Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DYU074V...

This would constitute one of the most brazen, most appalling acts of corruption in U.S. history. I know we’re numb to all of this but this is a seven-alarm fire. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/b...

Translating: The Trump administration is considering settling a lawsuit that Trump filed against the Trump administration (to get a huge payout straight out o from US coffers).

PennLive starts eight-part series on largest ICE facility in the Northeast, the "Moshannon Valley Processing Center" in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania: www.pennlive.com/news/2026/05...

"An ICE takedown caught on camera left a 19-year-old bleeding and requiring stitches to his head. Cellphone video showed the teen get tackled by agents. Once they figured out they had made a mistake, they dropped him off at a park, bloody and bruised..." www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/d...

“I don’t have confidence that the Trump administration or Donald Trump will refrain from trying to interfere with our elections,” he said. “But I have great confidence that the American people will stand up against it.” www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

oh that's embarrassing. iowastartingline.com/news/politic...

lol www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

watch what they do, not what they say whatever Trump & GOP said they were running on in 2024, this is what they're actually doing - Trump's plan to dismember agency that administers food stamps, school lunches and nutrition programs for pregnant women: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Tell me more about how Republicans and Trump are so tough on crime "Between January and the end of April, federal prosecutors charged eight people with gun or drug offenses – compared to 77 in the same period last year..." www.reuters.com/world/americ...

"The Trump administration plans to redirect $2 billion that Congress appropriated for tackling malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, nutrition, global health security, HIV/AIDS and more..." www.cnn.com/2026/05/07/w...

"Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier of Washington pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reassure parents that the vitamin K shot is safe. He refused and pushed back..." www.propublica.org/article/more...

"1) How and why did Hegseth prepare false talking points for sworn congressional testimony; and "2) Can Hegseth maybe now answer truthfully and specifically about his possible plans for the 2026 midterm elections?" www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

"The Trump Administration ran the same play against much larger companies. They capitulated. We didn’t. "Now, after nearly a year of litigation, they relented and agreed to a practically unprecedented settlement in our favor..." www.ms.now/opinion/medi...

"A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration must continue allowing members of Congress to inspect immigration detention facilities without advance notice, ruling unanimously..." www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/u...

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"There is a big difference between giving credit, taking credit and demanding gratitude..." www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

"People from across the ideological spectrum have reached out with their concerns, and sometimes their help. One guy who runs a floodplain risk firm even put together a pro bono flood analysis of each warehouse site, he said..." www.huffpost.com/entry/maryla...

"The Trump administration has laid off thousands of CDC scientists and public health professionals, including members of the agency’s ship sanitation program..." www.huffpost.com/entry/expert...

“She is, by her own admission, working on policy that will likely directly impact her own financial interests. And they’re not even trying to hide it..." www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Much appreciation to Snopes for work like this — www.snopes.com/fact-check/r...

"Clergy with the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization Monday withdrew $1 million from an account with Citizens Bank as it urged the institution to cut ties with two companies that finance and operate immigrant detention centers..." www.wgbh.org/news/politic...

Just posted... www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKDg...

"As it happens, there is an unambiguous answer: In this country, members of Congress cannot, in fact, be impeached. The thing is, a sitting American president really ought to know that..." www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

happy monday! infowars.com

"a massive standoff occurred for the next several hours between police and the impromptu protesters until the early hours of the morning..." www.amny.com/news/ice-age...

"Just before they went on, the family uttered a prayer of thanks. 'Thank you, Father, for giving us this great opportunity... We ask you, Father, to protect us and bathe us in your light'...” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/u...

"We should probably do some oversight..." www.notus.org/congress/kri...

"Overhead, Marine One passed twice as President Donald Trump returned from his golf resort in Doral, Florida. Several patrons marked the moment by waving hello to the president with two middle fingers in the air..." www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...

"State legislative races—which already attract too little attention—just got a lot more important..." newrepublic.com/article/2098...

Louisiana Republicans have eliminated a city clerk position in New Orleans days before a Black man was set to take office. “It’s a sad thing to see the state government repeating what happened to Black public officials during Reconstruction,” said Calvin Duncan, who was set to take office Monday.

"Trump’s initial post about removing US troops from Germany came just hours after he spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has long sought to reduce the number of NATO troops in Europe... "The Pentagon 'was not expecting it'... www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

“At age 19, after two failed attempts to reach the US via Honduras and Mexico, he succeeded. He received a work permit under the Temporary Protected Status program for refugees, worked as a janitor and at a UPS warehouse. He became a US citizen in 2006..." www.wvgazettemail.com/life/religio...

“I don’t know. I’m not sure, you have to ask the various people involved...” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

"Fidelity and Vanguard funds acted before any legal or judicial process had played out..." www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/b...

"The program, which provides HIV testing, counseling and support services — will sunset June 30, according to the Indiana state Department of Health. The decision follows a $6.7 million reduction in federal funding that had supported the program..." indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/04/30/i...

To be fair, maybe they actually *meant* "Untied States"? www.wired.com/story/the-ju...

"A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities..." www.propublica.org/article/trum...

"The family made national headlines after being taken by ICE during a routine immigration appointment. The family was detained in Dilley TX, while the oldest son, Antonio, was held in Raymondville. "The family and Antonio were later released and reunited..." www.valleycentral.com/news/local-n...

"Children as young as 4 are being forced to repeatedly appear in court and provide updates on their case, at times without legal help, within a matter of weeks. "Children are feeling 'enormous pressure' and some wet their pants when they have to go to court..." www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/p...

"Several Mississippi politicians responded to the story of the Makoka brothers, which the Mississippi Free Press first reported..." www.mississippifreepress.org/max-and-isra... www.mississippifreepress.org/israel-and-m...

"Right now, our industry is afraid of the wrong things. We’re afraid of offending power. We’re afraid of losing access. We’re afraid of another baseless lawsuit... "There is a fine line between being a team player and being an accomplice...” www.theguardian.com/media/2026/a...

"The Fox News contributor is the founder of a supplement business that develops 'clean, thoughtfully crafted tinctures'... "Her Instagram account is peppered with dubious wellness claims such as 'rosemary and sage decrease Alzheimer’s risk'...” arstechnica.com/health/2026/...