You know who closing the Ed. Dept. is going to hurt the most? The Trump-voting communities that are cheering it on. They think it’ll just be “liberal kids being indoctrinated” (whatever that means) who are going to suffer, but no, it’ll be rural kids and kids with disabilities.

The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank for Jeffrey Epstein's financial records. tinyurl.com/mtdt5ny8

Clay Higgins saying he took a “principled no vote” because people might be hurt is absurd. There’s nothing principled about a man whose public persona has been built on racially charged, dehumanizing posts he calls patriotism. “Principled” isn’t even in the same universe for him.

CT AG Tong + 9 states have filed a proposed $7M settlement to resolve claims that Greystar used algorithmic coordination to inflate rents. It’s another step in cracking down on tech-enabled price-fixing posing as “market intelligence,” but doesn’t come close to covering the real damage done. (1/3)

Jamal Khashoggi was a WaPo columnist when he was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul at the direction of the Saudi government. The entire world condemned it, except Trump. This wasn’t “things happen.” It was a state-sanctioned assassination for exercising free speech.

DOJ will refuse to release the Epstein files based on their sham "ongoing investigation." Bookmark it.

Out of 428 members, only one person voted against releasing the Epstein files. Clay Higgins is garbage, Louisiana deserves better, and they always have.

The crown prince saying he was going to invest a trillion dollars in the United States had the same energy as Mark Zuckerberg right before he got caught on a hot mic saying, “I didn’t know which number you wanted me to pick.”

Trump to Saudi Crown Prince: We’ve always been on the same side of every issue. Really? The majority of the 9/11 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia.

Trump praised the Saudi Crown Prince for his “incredible human rights efforts” minutes after snapping at an ABC reporter for asking about Jamal Khashoggi, who was dismembered in a state-sanctioned hit for advocating for human rights. I don’t think he knows what the term means.

Trump claiming he “brought $21 trillion into the US” had the energy of a child who just learned the biggest number they can think of and wants praise for using it. Adorable. Concerning. Completely untrue.

A federal judge rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to force Meta to divest its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, ending a five-year legal battle and government efforts to rein in the social media giant. Not great.

Jamal Khashoggi was a WaPo columnist when he was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul at the direction of the Saudi government. The entire world condemned it, except Trump. This wasn’t “things happen.” It was a state-sanctioned assassination for exercising free speech.

Epstein survivors are holding a press conference in DC before the House vote. If your instinct is to spin, deflect, or minimize this just because it complicates your politics or identity, I encourage you to tune in.

Fox News: We finished fifth, we’re basically champions. Riley Gaines: Finally, someone gets it.

I think Americans are realizing that democracy is a participation sport, and the the government is ours if we want it to be. I feel like we got complacent and hoped some other third party would do the work for us. Seems like we have to learn that lesson every generation.

Epstein’s brother has said this repeatedly

Good morning! If you need some exciting news, Boston’s Michelin restaurants are going to be announced today. It’s a good reminder of what culture and diversity bring to the table. (Puns!…got em’)

Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.

When someone on the right uses the Epstein argument — “Yeah, but Clinton” — all I hear is “I couldn’t care less about girls and women being trafficked and abused if it’s inconvenient for my chosen tribe, identity, and politics.”

Tina Peters wasn’t jailed for “catching Democrats.” She was convicted of felony misconduct after she let unauthorized outsiders access secure voting machines, turned off cameras, leaked data, lied about it, and then showed zero remorse.

Imagine thinking it was a good career move to lie to a grand jury just to pretend James Comey “lied to Congress,” all so you could feed Trump’s ego and let his base keep pretending he isn’t exactly who he is. Someone please ask Lynsey Halligan how it’s working out.

Nick Offerman explains how America's farms are feeding corporations more than people

I’ve been trying to articulate this forever and this quote says it perfectly. Real hope isn’t passive, it’s active. But it’s also worth remembering that action doesn’t always mean sweeping change or grand gestures. Small choices count too. What a fabulous woman Dr. Goodall was. RIP.

Someone needs to build a public dashboard tracking every Trump DOJ investigation: who was targeted, how much it cost, how long it dragged on, and how many ended with DOJ lawyers ghosting court and dropping charges. Trump’s reputation management shouldn’t be on the taxpayers’ dime

We went from blaming Biden for inflation because of COVID checks with Trump’s name printed on them, to “we need to bring down the debt,” and now we’re right back to the GOP pushing $2K tariff checks because they’re desperate for voters to love them after all this nonsense.

Trump has shifted his attitude to “the House should vote on releasing the Epstein files on Tuesday”, which means they’re already scrubbed, a PR team is on standby, and/or we’ll probably be at DEFCON 2 with an international incident by Monday night as a distraction.

Had to repost that one…2020 Binder nonsense was Leslie Stahl, thanks guys. Should I do some soul-searching that I saw that haircut and went Barbara Walters?

ACA subsidies are expiring, premiums are about to soar, & Trump has been promising a plan since 2016 with no progress. Remember when Kayleigh McEnany handed a giant binder to Leslie Stahl and claimed a plan was inside? Look at the size of that fakery. There isn’t one.

Hey #MAGA Way back in the good old days of January!!! @kamalaharris.com #BlueWave

Good morning, BlueSky Fam. I won’t hit you with a “Happy Monday 🎉” because I respect the dread—but I’ll admit, it’s my favorite. It’s another new start, it’s new possibilities, and it’s a whole week to make things happen. Mindset matters. Wishing everyone a good week ahead. 💙

We went from blaming Biden for inflation because of COVID checks with Trump’s name printed on them, to “we need to bring down the debt,” and now we’re right back to the GOP pushing $2K tariff checks because they’re desperate for voters to love them after all this nonsense.

Trump has shifted his attitude to “the House should vote on releasing the Epstein files on Tuesday”, which means they’re already scrubbed, a PR team is on standby, and/or we’ll probably be at DEFCON 2 with an international incident by Monday night as a distraction.

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

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And just to make sure we’re all still on the same page… what Tulsi just confirmed is that Trump has the power to declassify and release files whenever he wants and he knows it. Oh wow. Interesting.

Respectfully, accountability isn’t “bad politics.” Some of us aren’t running campaigns, we’re living with the consequences of what these people supported. Restoring democracy isn’t just about addition. Build a bigger tent, but the tent still needs boundaries and accountability.

The Trump admin is now claiming U.S. troops have immunity for blowing up drug boats,even in international waters. Reminder: U.S. legal immunity doesn’t apply in other countries. If Colombia, Venezuela, or the ICC decide those strikes were illegal? That “immunity” is meaningless

Trump’s grand plan to “fix prices” is to partially roll back the tariffs he imposed himself. Start the fire. Pretend you’re the firefighter. Repeat.

More Andy Beshears, please

CT Dems held their annual fundraiser tonight, & table donations supported @ctfoodshare.bsky.social one of the most impactful hunger relief orgs in the state. They even run a hydroponic garden in a shipping container which contributes to the millions of pounds of food they distribute each year.

The Trump admin is now claiming U.S. troops have immunity for blowing up drug boats,even in international waters. Reminder: U.S. legal immunity doesn’t apply in other countries. If Colombia, Venezuela, or the ICC decide those strikes were illegal? That “immunity” is meaningless

And how ties this help the price of…anything?

More Andy Beshears, please

Trump’s grand plan to “fix prices” is to partially roll back the tariffs he imposed himself. Start the fire. Pretend you’re the firefighter. Repeat.

Good morning, BlueSky fam. Let’s try our best today. Drink some water, eat something delicious, call someone you love, and remember..being informed isn’t a burden, it’s a flex. Go be the smartest person in the room.

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Trump has now publicly withdrawn his endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a “ranting lunatic” and pledging to back “the right primary challenger” in her ruby red Georgia district. So we have to ask, MTG…was the cringe-inducing devotion and worship worth it?

NEW: Indiana will NOT redistrict. They don’t have the votes. www.wishtv.com/news/politic...

Can Megyn Kelly ask her 14 year old daughter if 15 is still a child?