JUST IN: Over 1,200 former DOJ employees just signed a letter urging the Senate to REJECT Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General.

Platner needs to step down immediately if not sooner. He’s hurting the chances of beating Collins.

NEW: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent your residence on election records.” with @texastribune.org

Hey so, if you use Waymo driverless car services, you are aiding and abetting fascism. Waymo helps ICE agents locate people to terrorize and abduct. The company willingly shares all facial recognition, license plate and GPS data with ICE and other law enforcement agencies—no subpoena required.

NEW: More than 1200 former DOJ employees send a letter to Senate Judiciary OPPOSING Todd Blanche’s nomination for Atty General. I break down this scathing letter & explain why this kind of public opposition speaks volumes about the uphill battle Blanche has to get the job. youtu.be/EMhYZEGYoL4?...

Anyone considering this “Big Deal” for their child better read all the fine print in this application and the medical waiver. REMEMBER WHO’s BEHIND THIS - TRUMP & HIS FREEDOM 250 organization. BEWARE! Participation could affect eligibility for other scholarships. f250.nuclmetrics.xyz/patriot-games

An Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces has died from an allergic reaction while in ICE custody, one day after he was detained for deportation proceedings, his death certificate shows. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Evergreen post: He could be impeached tonight and convicted at trial in a few weeks and removed from office immediately thereafter if about 20 people in DC decided to put country over party for the first time in their miserable, self-dealing lives

“Nothing I did in my career, ever, was planned.” Farewell to Louise Lasser (1939-2026) — a singular presence on stage, TV commercials, in films like BANANAS (1971) and, most unforgettably, as the title character on the Emmy-winning, Norman Lear-produced MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN (1976-77).

Cartoon by @billbramhall.bsky.social.

The acting head of the CDC has canceled publication of a study showing the Covid vaccine sharply cut hospitalizations and emergency visits last winter.

Armed ICE agents shouldn't be anywhere near American polling places.

#30million8/30 Are we training for our response when they try to cheat in the upcoming elections? What is our strategy? Our first nationwide practice march to be held on August 30th. We the People are the sponsors of this march. It is a 100% grassroots mobilization. End the regime!

During the pre‑game national anthem at CHS Field in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 1, Minnesota Twins prospect Walker Jenkins stepped in to help a young fan who began to collapse. Jenkins noticed and grabbed him before he fell, then carried him to the dugout where he was treated for dehydration.

Seems like a good time to remind people the USWNT has won 4 World Cups! ⚽️

So trump spoke with Putin for 90 minutes on July 4th. And now he’s on his way to NATO Summit. Wonder what his marching orders are?

This never stopped the GOP before. 👇

Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on House Oversight, just put the Trump sons' Pentagon windfall on the record: "his sons are cashing in on defense contracts funded by hardworking taxpayers." He's forcing an inspector general to investigate. 🔗 www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/one-fired-...

Happy Monday everyone! We’re back in New Mexico for a busy week serving the community! 🌶️ Behavioral health, community roundtables, visiting our farmers and ranchers, talking water, and celebrating the cultures and histories that make New Mexico who we are! Come out and see us!

Do these guys even hear what they’re saying???

As part of the America 250 celebrations Fox & Friends included a live audience last week. One first responder seemed to 'go rogue' when he said that the U.S. is a nation of immigrants. This was after the hosts criticized the recent SCOTUS ruling on birth right citizenship.

DO NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT THE EPSTEIN FILES.

Trump is preparing to fire the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, one of America's most prestigious scientific and historical research and education organizations. He wants in particular to censor the Smithonian's American History exhibits:

The corruption is endless. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]

“.. The Trump family’s earnings, experts said, have moved him into an echelon of enrichment more associated with strongmen in Russia and Turkey.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/w...

Democrats need to push back in a smart effective way against this claim that the party endorses Communism. Bill Clinton is sounding this alarm An uniformed electorate will believe this lie. Time to shout from the mountain tops who is really leaning towards communism!

July 5, 2026 Going into the weekend during which Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the day on which the Second Continental Congress accepted the Declaration of Independence, President Donald J. Trump was facing a whole lot of bad news.

"And so the 251st year of American democracy begins with reality reasserting itself." So much news basically buried last week as it becomes overwhelming. HCR really breaks it down easily in this letter.

Summary of “Frances Perkins, Narrated by Cameron Katz”, part of the YouTube series “250 to 250” by @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @250to250.bsky.social @HCRHQ youtu.be/2voInir0p1U?... Full carousel on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/Dacr9sWFtQ... #WeAreAmerica250 #HeatherCoxRichardson

"In today’s America, it is actually Trump, himself, who is taking government stakes in private enterprises." Yet no journalist talks about Trump's communist streak with gov owning private business and one party rule!

Trump dozes during the fireworks show on July 4 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty)

"..Donald Trump approved just 23 percent of disaster funding requests from states with Democratic governors and Democratic senators, while at the same time, over roughly the same period, states with Republican governors and Republican senators had their [requests approved] 89 percent of the time.."

Congratulations to Virginia250 for a superb July 4 celebration in Williamsburg, following months of wonderful programming all over the Commonwealth! Inspiring, educational, unifying.

Dear America: PLEASE WATCH

🚨 Investors have lost $7 billion on Trump crypto ventures, per new estimate. The Trumps are up $3.1 billion, $1.9 billion of which they have already cashed out. @danalexander21.bsky.social for Forbes

Corey O’Connor, 62nd mayor of Pittsburgh & strong supporter of libraries in the city, tells us how “robber baron” Andrew Carnegie gave much of his fortune to building almost 2,000 libraries across the US in this 250 minute from @hcrichardson.bsky.social & team. youtu.be/E6okkbsibio?...

Welcome to 1930s Germany: For Trump, seizing emergency powers has become central to governing www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

This Admin requires a purge.

Investment accounts owned by President Trump engaged in more than 300 previously undisclosed stock purchases on April 8, 2025, one day before his surprise announcement that he would pause a number of his “Liberation Day” tariffs, his financial disclosure report says.

“Trump is rearming America. His sons are invested in companies selling it weapons [with] investments in at least 10 defense firms that have drawn some $3.7 BILLION in federal funds since [Trump’s regime] took office… Trump has chosen not to avoid those conflicts of interest.” Akayla Gardner @ms.now

Well obviously they were never about anything but straight-up murder.

Corruption in the WH.

Johnson wants to try to pass the SAVE America Act, which would disenfranchise millions of voters, through the party-line budget reconciliation process. Again.

From @hcrichardson.bsky.social Democratic Socialists are not communists or socialists.Democratic Socialists call for a robust system of private enterprise, alongside gov control of the aspects of society required for people to participate in the economy on a level playing field.

A wave is building. The kind of wave that comes once a generation, when people have been pushed too far, and they decide all at once, all together, that enough is enough.

Platner must withdraw immediately.

People have a First Amendment right to criticize the government. This is meant to intimidate people into censoring themselves.

Run @hcrichardson.bsky.social Run!!!

In this 250 minute from @hcrichardson.bsky.social & team, Dr. Sherrilyn Ifill, nationally recognized civil rights attorney, expert, & scholar, tells us the significance of the 14th Amendment, which established that anyone born in the US was automatically a citizen. youtu.be/l347V4pJF5E?...