Five corporations control 90% of the US media market. Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. Four giants control 80% of meat processing. A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry. The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.

All too often, we don’t read anymore,. So if we want kids to read, we need to roll up our sleeves and work with teachers and parents to ensure all kids have the excitement and literacy skills that we saw in St. Louis. www.ksdk.com/article/news...

A little bit of excitement from last night. The northern lights very rarely ever make it down into central California. Had to go out and see what I could capture. #aurora #photography #landscape #art #bluesky #california #canon

Soon, we'll oversee a budget of more than $100 billion — and every dollar will reflect our commitment to working New Yorkers and delivering universal childcare. Good thing some little New Yorkers gave me a counting lesson today!

Who benefits from 50 year mortgages: banks, developers, realtors, estate lawyers. Who gets screwed: everyone else.

Even when SNAP benefits are paid in full, families are still struggling to afford groceries as prices climb. Zohran Mamdani is pushing for local food security solutions, because no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.

USDA officials sought to use the shutdown as an excuse to defund SNAP, echoing the Project 2025 plan to strip funds from America’s safety net. In response, the courts just ordered full SNAP funding, showing that power can be checked and democracy, though battered, endures.

Speaker Pelosi will be remembered as one of the most consequential Speakers in our nation’s history. Her leadership in Congress delivered affordable health care and economic opportunity for millions of Americans and her legacy as the first woman Speaker will endure for generations to come.

The corruption is absurd.

Trump claims to be pro-worker, yet he’s silent as Starbucks workers prepare to strike. He’s too busy thinking about FIFA’s “Peace Prize,” clearly created for his benefit. Voters see how self-serving he is. The blue wave we saw days ago was just a prelude to 2026.

Mr. "I Don't Take Responsibility At All" thinks the MASSIVE BLUE WAVE was because he wasn't on the ballot, not a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term. Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms. Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊 #AccountabilityIsComing

At a time when our politics feels broken, we need leaders like @mikiesherrill.bsky.social for Governor. Mikie will work to create jobs, lower costs, and do what’s right for the people of New Jersey.

It was great being back in Norfolk to help get out the vote for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor. Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.

While Americans struggle with rising costs, this White House is finding new ways to enrich itself every day. The corruption and shamelessness is unbelievable.

Nevadans still remember the nuclear testing era, and it left lasting radioactive contamination across millions of acres of land.   Our nuclear stockpile is annually certified to be both safe and effective, and there’s no evidence that resuming explosive testing is necessary.

For the first time ever, the USDA is refusing to tap emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going. Millions of families already paying too much for food, healthcare & housing now face a crisis. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

Trump is putting Argentina First and Rural America last. First, he sold out U.S. soybean farmers. Now, he abandons our ranchers. All while working to give $40B to Argentina.

Trump’s "America First" was all a lie. Instead, he rolled out the red carpet for Putin in Alaska, is bailing out Argentina, and is using his power to attack Americans who stand up to him, like Jack Smith and Adam Schiff. The GOP has completely failed our country.

"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both" Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.

"I don't know anything about that so I'm afraid I can't comment." --Speaker Mike Johnson, repeatedly

The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year. In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.

Another step forward for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. We’ll continue our work protecting the Great Lakes and easing the burden on Illinoisans.

The pattern of "religious" men abusing children is real and documented. It's infuriating that LGBTQ+ people bear the brunt of moral panic rhetoric while the actual harm to children is coming from the very people doing the loudest screaming about "protecting" them. #NotADragQueen

The Republican shutdown is leaving federal workers unpaid and threatening food security for 42 million people on SNAP benefits. Trump doesn’t want to work with Hakeem Jeffries or Schumer to reopen the government. This was the Project 2025 plan all along.

I'm always very open about the fact that I received SNAP benefits and Medicaid for a bit after I fled my abusive husband with my little kid in tow. I used it to help me start over in a new state and go back to school to get my BA. I now have a PhD. SNAP benefits saved my life.

Texans can no longer afford the state fair in Donald Trump's economy. Or they fear the secret police. Or both. Either way, this represents nearly a 20% DROP in attendance over last year. Republicans have managed to kill a huge revenue source for the state and hundreds of businesses.

The government remains shut down, leaving federal workers struggling to get by. Meanwhile, Trump pushes forward with East Wing construction and deploys the National Guard to cities that oppose him. This is what dictators do: deprive the people, abuse power, and reward themselves.

It was perfectly safe for the Marines to fire artillery shells over I-5 because the US military never has training accidents.

We love our Marines and owe a debt of gratitude to Camp Pendleton, but next time, the Vice President and the White House shouldn’t be so reckless with people’s lives for their vanity projects. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion. Read that back. When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

Trump takes corruption to a new level—pocketing a $400M jet from Qatar, planning a $5.5B Trump-branded resort in Doha, and greenlighting a Qatari airbase in Idaho in return. Peter Thiel and Musk have also taken large sums from Qatar. Clearly, money matters more than this country.

Republicans won’t show up to vote on paying our troops during the shutdown because avoiding a vote on the Epstein files to protect Trump and his friends is more important.

WATCH: @chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote: "Right now, Johnson can pressure the four Republican signers to change their minds. He has time to do it—as long as he keeps Adelita Grijalva out of Congress."

Diddy got 4 years for over a decade of violent sex crimes. Below what prosecutors wanted. Below what Probation wanted. Below the Guidelines of 6-7 years. The judge called it substantial. I call it a betrayal.

Josh Hawley and Lindsey Graham love to say they “work for the people,” but when it’s time to protect healthcare for their constituents, they side with Trump and support deep cuts. We can’t let their lies stand — speak up, organize, and hold them to account.

In addition to their national defense duties, Americans rely on our National Guard to fight wildfires and respond to other natural disasters. Donald Trump's weaponization of the Guard and deployments to American cities erodes that trust, and makes us less prepared when they are most needed.

Normal sentencing: 1 hr, 1 defense counsel speaks. Victims speak; defense character witnesses can’t. Diddy’s sentencing: 6+ hours, 6 kids, 5 lawyers, reverend, and rehab director spoke. Diddy’s team bullied a victim not to speak. What a difference money, power and fame makes.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: If we do not make changes and fight back effectively, you're going to see 15 million Americans lose their health insurance through the cuts in Medicaid and the ACA. That's what's at stake.

I am sickened by today’s attack in Manchester. Antisemitism is on the rise around the world, and we must do all we can to stomp it out. I am grateful to first responders and congregants who showed incredible bravery, and I am praying for those who were killed.

Then why are you providing a $20 billion bailout to Argentina and helping them cut deals with China that crush American soybean farmers?

We keep voting for the same old thing time after time. Are you satisfied? Try another way & vote for Mamdani.

Pete Hegseth and Trump told military leaders they want U.S. cities treated as combat training grounds. As if that wasn’t disturbing enough, Ted Cruz said the quiet part out loud: “Democrats need to stop attacking pedophiles.” This is today’s GOP.

Pete Hegseth spent the day awkwardly ranting to military leaders. Meanwhile, the GOP shutdown has furloughed 335,000 Pentagon workers. One thing is clear: they care more about political theater and grievances than protecting this country.

Sending thoughts & prayers to the war-ravaged city of Portland, Oregon now under siege from attack by Antifa & other domestic terrorists. Take solace in dear leader's words: "Nothing bad can happen. It can only good happen." (and "DON'T TAKE TYLENOL"). Let the healing begin...

"Ian" is harvesting brussel sprouts in Salinas, CA. Part of it is done w/a machine, but a crew of workers needs to cut off the stalks in the field, while another worker cut off the leaves as he feeds the stalks into the machine. It's tiring work especially in the heat. #WeFeedYou

Trump keeps spinning tales about the economy, but the facts tell a different story. Families are paying more for energy, groceries, and everyday goods while wages lag. These lies don’t just distort the truth, they mask the very real struggles Americans face every day. www.cbsnews.com/news/fact-ch...

Can't we just get healthcare