SHOCK NYT REPORT: DHS now admits the man ICE killed in Houston wasn't even their target. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 35-year U.S. resident, was just driving to work when agents — with no body cameras — shot him dead searching for two other men who weren't even in the van. Gift link in reply.

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

I think this might be one of the most incredible, unsettling and symbolic photos of today’s America I’ve ever seen. I can’t stop looking at it. From Reuters, published on the Guardian website.

On our nation’s 250th, I’m thinking about my grandfather Fred Henke, who went to Europe to fight a white nationalist authoritarian who had unleashed unimaginable suffering. I believe our country is truly great when we live up to our highest ideals: #RecapturetheFlag

Agriculture Department Puts Trump’s Face On Soybeans https://bit.ly/3SUzUT9

The White House is reportedly worried about turnout for Trump speech on July 4. They're looking at ticket registrations to gauge interest. It would be really terrible if pranksters pulled a Tulsa and used fake email addresses to sign up for tickets they won't use. freedom250.org/celebration/...

Confused attendees thought they were supposed to invade the Capitol.

Crime and Punishment Follow my cartoons and accompanying written commentary on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com For @contrariannews.org

"The rule... would place all research and other federal grants under the control of political appointees, rather than scientific or subject-matter experts... [&] create a '$1.5tn slush fund' under Trump’s control. 'The purpose of the rule is fascism.'" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Fascinating take on why the reflecting pool in DC is full of algae ... and how to treat it.

Negotiating to get what you want = Bad Spending tens of billions to bomb and kill to accomplish none of your original objectives = strength. For Hegseth, it’s not really about the result. It’s that he gets to blow things up.

Should rename the Reflecting Pool “The Strait of Warm Ooze.”

🧪⚛️ OMB is not being shy, at all, about wanting to cancel or deny grants based on political preferences. This is very very bad. www.politico.com/live-updates...

Nike's new U.S. World Cup jersey

NPR has a new story today about the plot to destroy US science. BTW, you can fight back here: fight2win.standupforscience.net

Top story on the @nytimes.com app. A big sign that this all-important story is breaking into mainstream consciousness.

Russell Vought, Director of the OMB, has issued a set of proposed changes that would dramatically alter federal grant funding. However, we can each take action to prevent these from taking effect. Here's how, a 🧵 🧪 1/n www.science.org/content/arti...

Have you been injured? #slushfund

BREAKING: A court dismissed the DOJ's criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that the case against him constituted vindictive prosecution. The judge determined that the charges were aimed at punishing Garcia for challenging his removal to El Salvador last year.

Questions Grow Over Mystery Of Missing Legislative Branch

Bhattacharya’s legacy The US had a “world-class Ebola lab in Frederick, Maryland, with the NIH,” designed to develop vaccines & treatments. The lab would normally be swinging into action. “But that lab was shuttered last year, with staff laid off abruptly”😢 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

It was great joining @jamestalarico.bsky.social and @ginafortexas.bsky.social today in Texas. They're working hard to make a difference in the lives of all Texans, and will be able to do even more as your next Senator and Governor. Let’s get it done, Texas!

Former President Barack Obama stopped by an Austin taco restaurant this afternoon alongside Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial hopeful state Rep. Gina Hinojosa. bit.ly/4uJFBAT

Has Trump seen his new poll numbers? They look to be down about 700% by his reckoning.

Should be part of his next test.

Trump is next. How will we do it? By building neighborhood networks, protecting voters at the polls and countering misinformation, and with a general strike if the election is compromised.

TRUMP: “Do everything I ask or I’ll bomb you back into the Stone Age!” IRAN: “How about, instead, you do everything we ask and we’ll call it a day?” TRUMP: “Deal.” FOX NEWS: “Awesome Trump is the world’s most masterful negotiator!”

Us, looking to the past: "Can you believe back then only a few people could read and write?! What pathetic lives they must have lived! So ignorant!" Us now: "Ugh, who wants to read and write?! It's too hard. Just use AI! I don't need information or facts. It's MY truth."

y'all

A federal trial jury found that Meta and YouTube are offering products that are addictive and harmful to young users’ mental health

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Airports on ICE Follow my work and writing on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com For @rawstory.com

We’re one week away from the biggest day of mass protest that our country has ever seen. Next Saturday, millions of Americans will gather to reject the regime’s brutality at home and abroad. Please join us for a massive, peaceful, joyful, and historic No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

You probably like the same sounds as frogs, birds and even bugs! 🐸 @utaustin.bsky.social researchers recently discovered that humans prefer the same mating calls as other animals. Read more here: cns.utexas.edu/news/researc...

Omfg

wait. wait. everyone hold on. i've solved it

Coming soon

How the War Ends Follow my work and writing on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com For @contrariannews.org

Kristi Noem Reassigned To Scarecrow Role At USDA https://theonion.com/kristi-noem-reassigned-to-scarecrow-role-at-usda/

Thoughts & prayers to the EPA :(

DOJ #CoverUp #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #TrumpEpsteinFiles

One of the biggest questions in biology is how complex cells evolved about 2 billion years ago. Here's my new story on how scientists are solving the mystery of eukaryotes like us. Gift link: nyti.ms/4qMbo22

One of the biggest questions in biology is how complex cells evolved about 2 billion years ago. Here's my new story on how scientists are solving the mystery of eukaryotes like us. Gift link: nyti.ms/4qMbo22