I wrote all of this up (including how we got to this point doctrinally) in a recent issue of my newsletter. Here's the non-paywalled version: www.stevevladeck.com/p/bonus-182-...

After a full day in Oversight, including new subpoenas in the Epstein investigation, a classified briefing on the invasion of Venezuela, and forcing a vote to protect healthcare, House Republicans have brought us… a bill about showerheads. That’s right—showerheads.

New tax plan released by R’s Low-income earners, including many single-parents, would pay a higher tax under the proposal because refundable credits are reduced or restricted, while tax cuts for higher earners are expanded and made permanent. That’s not a talking point — it’s how the math works.🤬

Chag Hanukkah Sameach, friends near and far 🕎

Mike Johnson doesn't know sh*t

> @newyorker.com

No Kings Downtown Albuquerque, Oct. 18, 2025. Video courtesy VisionBroadcast Media LLC. I love my city. #Albuquerque #NewMexico

When San Francisco marches, the ground shakes. #ViveLaRésistance #Resist #NoKings

After a week of ridiculous Republican smears and Trump claiming that “very few people are going to be there,” you just made history. #NoKings

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Damn! Every clip from last night’s debate is Mamdani wiping the floor with Cuomo.

heartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god

Great explainer by Reps @repstansbury.bsky.social and @repangiecraig.bsky.social 💥 ❌ Trump’s $40B bailout to Argentina (with self-serving by caveats) ❌ Trump interferes with Argentina’s elections (next week) ❌ Trump’s USDA told states to hold back on SNAP/WIC benefit payouts after Nov 1st. 🧵…

#nokingsday Oct 18th #stayloud • Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

Roberts…called balls and strikes based on the pitcher and hitter. Bad enough for the integrity of our judicial system…But now pitches that bounce to the plate or sail over the catcher’s head are strikes. Just because the ump says so. Pretend law is not law.—Hon. Todd Eddins

🚨 She fights back. ✊🏼

"...including while she was praying with her eyes closed and hands lifted, wearing a clerical collar and stole." religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

The Dude has spoken: "ICE? Let's get ICE off our streets and into our beverages. This aggression will not stand. Let's just abide together"

The government is shooting priests in the head with pepper balls. I feel like this is a kitchen table issue.

Canada vs. America

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These people are evil. Never stop saying so. Don’t be intimidated into shutting up.

This one is jaw-dropping. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) has a whole lot to explain to her constituents:

😭 IG newberlinlibrary

There it is

If the cap fits 🤷🏽‍♀️

this is a very very big story because of the apparently totally fake story ICE/DHS put out about what happened.

Ms. Martinez’ lawyer says body cam footage shows the agent turned into HER car and yelled “do something bitch” before firing shots.

A Supreme Court that refuses to adhere to 90 year old Supreme Court precedent that has not been overturned by it or any other Supreme Court— i.e. relying on future precedent that doesn’t yet exist is the New Roberts Calvinball Court “Time Travel Stare Decisis.”

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. Labor Day in Trump's America . . . 💠 😔 💠 .

Alex Lawson to Rep. Miller-Meeks: Last time you spoke with us you lied to our face and said you wouldn’t vote for Medicaid cuts, but you’ve voted for the largest cuts in the history of the country. Do you have any comment on the health care that 67,000 people in your district are going to lose?

Don't let up. Hold their feet to the fire. (DoJ: I do not mean to literally light feet on fire.)

WATCH: @aoc.bsky.social explains how the Republican bill will: - Gut Medicaid - Increase premiums for private health insurance - Force rural hospitals to close All to give a giant tax handout to billionaires.

This hasn't gotten enough attention. Very effective questioning by Rep. @crow.house.gov in span of 3 mins 1. exposes how Hegseth endangered servicemembers' lives 2. shows that a scandal upon the scandal is the failure to take responsibility Crow is a U.S. Army veteran (Bronze Star Medal)

The Electric Slide DO YOU F*CKING GET IT. 😂 I LOVE THESE PEOPLE

We have these up in VA02…

REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!

A USAID HR director sent out this email today to staff letting them know he was placed on administrative leave. “Today, representatives of the Agency's front office and DOGE instructed me to violate the due process of our employees by issuing immediate termination notices to a group of employees.”

Solid coverage from @brianstelter.bsky.social : www.cnn.com/2025/01/13/m...