A large outbreak like this is a reminder that disease surveillance and laboratory testing are essential. Catching problems early protects communities and helps prevent even more people from getting sick.

Michigan, which is where much of the outbreak is centered, has reported over 4,300 cases of cyclosporiasis, which can cause diarrhea and a low grade fever.

Elections should be decided by ballots, evidence, and lawful processes—not by repeating claims until people start doubting reality. Trust comes from respecting the facts.

Before the president gets on television tonight to peddle lies and conspiracy theories, here is what you need to know: The 2020 election was not stolen. We won, and he lost.

Foreign threats are real, but so is the responsibility of elected officials to uphold public trust. Democracy is strongest when leaders accept lawful outcomes, even when they don’t get the result they wanted.

A US president has done more damage to American elections than any foreign adversary.

The role of journalism is not to simply provide a microphone—it’s to provide context, verification, and accountability. That distinction matters.

Smash the 👍 to thank ABC and NBC for REFUSING to air Trump's speech tonight.., We've had ENOUGH of his lies! 😎✨

There’s a big difference between analyzing public information and creating a system where some people get faster access than everyone else. Transparency and equal access matter, especially when markets can react to political messages.

An egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.

National security claims deserve careful investigation, not just political messaging. If there is credible evidence, it should be handled through proper channels and with accountability for everyone involved.

Malinowski: Is he going to fire John Ratcliffe, who was in charge of his daily briefing? He's implying that China was part of some nefarious conspiracy… Is he going to sanction his friend XI jinping, who he's kissing up to every single day?

That phone call became one of the most discussed moments in modern election history because it raised fundamental questions about the limits of political power and respect for the democratic process.

He should have gone to prison for pressuring Brad Raffensperger to “find” 11,780 votes. That’s the very definition of election interference. We all heard the call.

That feeling of anger is understandable. People are watching the consequences of climate change unfold while those with the greatest resources and influence often have the greatest ability to accelerate solutions.

Walking in our farm's rainforest with the melting heat of these days, I am filled with such inexpressible anger at what is being done to our once stable climate. The richest 1% are actively, knowingly, and uncaringly sabotaging the future for all of us, and for the rest of the planet's life.

There’s a difference between being neutral and being vague. Journalism should not sanitize facts or avoid uncomfortable truths, especially when powerful figures are involved.

It really guts me that the media still can't gather their tits, come to terms with how little legal standing the little turd actually has, and cut to calling it what it is. Lies. He is a criminal, and the sooner they stop candy-coating their reporting the better off we'll all be.

This is what a media system independent from government looks like. Presidents can speak to the public, but they don’t get to demand unlimited access to every platform.

This is what fighting fascism looks like.

A democracy works best when elected officials use moments of public attention to demand answers and defend important principles, regardless of political convenience.

Trump actually handed congressional and senate democrats a huge win tonight, if only they'd know how to use it, or at least have the courage for it.

Election claims should be judged by evidence, not by whether the results are personally satisfying. A democracy depends on accepting verified outcomes, even when we don’t get the result we wanted.

What’s that amendment again? Oh, yeah 25!!!...🤔🤔🤔

The issue isn’t just how many homes someone owns—it’s whether public officials are focused on policies that help working families afford stable housing and build a future.

Ken Paxton owns 15 homes and most Texans can't afford one ... vote for James Talarico !

The standard should be simple: every voter and every public official should follow the same rules. Accountability is not about politics—it’s about maintaining trust in the system.

NEW: After ProPublica and @texastribune.org revealed Ken Paxton repeatedly voted while registered at an address where he appears to no longer live, Democrats called for an investigation into whether the Texas attorney general committed election fraud.

Survivors have spent years telling their stories, often at enormous personal cost. Whatever the legal standards for opening an investigation, their concerns should be treated with seriousness and respect.

Survivors dissatisfied. Roberts asked Blanche, “What do you need from us to help you open an investigation?” Blanche replied, “I need testimony and evidence,” stunning the room. “He was standing in a room full of people who have given testimony over many decades." www.ms.now/news/todd-bl...

The pattern people are worried about is less about any single event and more about whether the institutions responsible for disease prevention have the resources they need. Prevention is almost always cheaper than crisis response.

RFKKKJR Making Brainworms,And All Parasites, Great Again........

I’m mature enough to know I shouldn’t laugh… unfortunately, I’m also immature enough to admit that ‘MAHA Blast’ is objectively hilarious. 😭😂

Someone called the cyclospora outbreak MAHA Blast and I'm cackling like I'm 13 again.

The armed forces face real challenges involving recruitment, retention, training, and readiness. Those issues deserve careful attention rather than policies that seem more focused on messaging than measurable outcomes.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced mandatory testosterone screenings, but it’s a symptom of a larger fixation. Read more from @vicmsong.bsky.social in this week's Optimizer:

Whether someone agrees with Massie or not, it points to an interesting tension: if the system produced the outcomes you wanted across multiple races, it’s fair to ask how broad claims of election fraud fit with those results.

When Trump lies about the 2020 election and its integrity, remember this.....

If people believe a nominee has not handled matters related to the Epstein investigation appropriately, it’s reasonable to ask tough questions and expect clear answers before any confirmation vote.

Any vote approving Blanche is a vote approving Epstein.

This is why confirmation hearings matter. They’re not just about qualifications; they’re about whether a nominee can demonstrate independence, integrity, and a commitment to applying the law fairly.

Luttig: As a candidate for attorney general of the United States of America, Blanche is an embarrassment to America itself. If the Republican Senate confirms this man, based on his record, to be the next attorney general, it will mark the end of the rule of law in America.

This is both funny and painfully accurate. I miss when the biggest surprise on the Weather Channel was an unexpected thunderstorm, not another record-breaking climate event.

I miss the days when MTV showed music videos and the Weather Channel didn’t show the planet on fire.

Food recalls and outbreak investigations can take time because investigators have to confirm the source. Hopefully the responsible agencies identify it quickly so people can make informed choices.

I have heard this outbreak is being caused by Taylor Farms lettuce used at Taco Bell, but considering their lettuce is at Costco and Kroger and Walmart and Target and Safeway and Albertsons and Whole Foods (and other fast food chains) for now let us just avoid lettuce.

Those confirmed numbers are concerning, but if thousands more are still awaiting confirmation, it underscores how important testing capacity and timely reporting are during an outbreak.

The CDC has confirmed 1,645 cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. across 34 states, though it has said it is aware of over 5,000 cases that require testing to confirm them as domestic cyclosporiasis.

When a company’s response to criticism is to attack the people raising concerns instead of addressing the concerns themselves, it often creates even more questions.

"As a movement against $8.3 billion Flock Safety’s license plate readers gathers momentum, company CEO Garrett Langley tells Forbes he shouldn’t have called non-violent activists “terroristic” organizations." Oh, they are really freaking out. 🤣 www.forbes.com/sites/thomas...