Schumer: "As for these massive layoffs, guess what? They're doing it anyway! There's no shutdown, they're laying off all these people, the budget they've proposed says another 300,000 federal workers should be laid off ... "

JD Vance: "We don't want to shut down the government, but if Democrats refuse to just pass this clean continuing resolution, that's exactly what's going to happen."

Van Hollen: "It's good to see the president finally get off the golf course and decide to talk. He's been much more focused, as we all know, on keeping the Epstein files locked up than keeping the government open."

ICE arrested press tonight. They threw a tear gas canister into the press last week. This was not an accident. Release Steve Held.

Edward T. O'Donnell @inthepastlane.bsky.social

AOC: "If the Government shuts down, they are going to act like it wasn't their decision; it is their decision."

While Stephen Miller claims that Democrats calling him a fascist constitutes incitement, there are hundreds of examples of Miller publicly calling Democrats fascists.

Every accusation ....

If the Ryder Cup shows us anything, it’s that the problem with America isn’t Trump. It’s Americans.

From bipartisanship to power politics: why the promises of Ohio’s redistricting reform unraveled “No matter how it’s done, you’re still going to wind up with a partisan process if you’re relying on partisan leaders” -Tom Sutton www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Opinion: Educators deserve a voice in their retirement Board members should be accountable to retirees and active contributors, not to elected officials seeking influence. by Sean Patrick Brennan www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

The warning signs of authoritarianism are everywhere and it’s up to us to fight back. Join us on October 2 at 7:00 pm ET for a live conversation with Stacey Abrams about how we can take back our power in 2025. Sign up ⬇️ go.redwine.blue/102ABRAMS-BS

And so it begins. I hope you all noticed that the felon didn't take credit for this "war" on Portland. Remember he said puppy killer asked him to send in the troops. This is the mafioso he was trained to be. Noem asked for his, Hegseth signed the order and he's Big mac in hand watching the show.

Mockler: I'm pretty tired of conservatives gaslighting about the current political environment and Donald Trump's rhetoric when all of this escalation can be traced back to his entrance into American politics.

Sleepy #Caturday.

Be smart. No panic. No violence anywhere. This regime is making its move. No it's not a warrior ethos pep rally. Portland don't take the bait.

Thoughts and prayers for war-torn Portland and whatnot.

Democrats should never vote to fund a government that's waging war on its own citizens and firing officials *because* they insist on following court orders instead of breaking the law. Let Senate Republicans nuke the filibuster. None of this is normal and it shouldn't be treated as such.

"Nice government you’ve got there. Shame if anything were to happen to it. Maybe some more federal employees disappear. I don’t want to do it. You are forcing my hand. But you know I’ve done it before." @donmoyn.bsky.social on our Goodfellas governing crew, to borrow a metaphor from Ted Cruz (!).

This is a long clip, but I want you to see how BIG this New Yorkers Against ICE march was. At least two city blocks of people. You are not alone and we are going to win.

BREAKING NYT:   Trump just fired a U.S. attorney who insisted on following a court order.   Michele Beckwith, the top federal prosecutor in Sacramento, was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.

If you’re worried about losing your health care, apparently Trump has a message for you:

We currently have a Supreme Court that seriously claims (with no explanation) that the current occupant of the Presidency suffers irreparable harm by having to follow existing law, the constitutionality of which has never before been in doubt or even questioned.

"U.S. Magistrate Judge Lindsey Vaala expressed confusion and surprise at some points during the seven-minute court session when a federal grand jury impaneled in Alexandria, Virginia, returned the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey Thursday night."

"Okay. It has your signature on it," Judge Vaala told Halligan, who responded, "Okay. Well."

I don't think Melanoma has ever met a cosmetic procedure she didn't like. No wonder people can't work out whether she is using body doubles or turning up herself.

‼️Make your voice heard! Together, we can end gerrymandering & have maps that represent ALL Ohioans . The Joint Redistricting Commission has scheduled its second hearing this upcoming Tuesday. Submit your testimony today. #OhioRedistricting #fairmapsoh #redistricting

Mike Johnson refuses to swear in a Democrat who won her election in a landslide just so he can block a vote on the Epstein files. bsky.app/profile/acyn...

Congress has the power of the purse (unless King Trump decides otherwise) 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Ossoff: "We have a president who's completely out of control, a crook engaged in unprecedented corruption, who's passing one of the most unpopular agendas in history. The public is turning against him. The opposition is motivated. We can win & we have to win, but we don't have the luxury of despair"

There is no one this court is more determined to protect from potential harm than the most powerful person in the world. You know, just like the Founders intended.

No veteran should have their social security number leaked, let alone passed to a political opponent by the government.

BREAKING: Sinclair FOLDS and ends its preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live! The show will return tonight on Sinclair's ABC affiliates.

The United States Secretary of Defense (aka, Major Pete) is either (a) openly celebrating Nazis and planning to destroy the US government from within or (b) a punk-assed internet troll trying to look tough to offset his gross deficiencies. Neither is good.

When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.

It’s a pay to play disaster relief system at FEMA under Noem.

With the funding deadline just a few days away, Trump is focused on holding the government hostage to lock in his healthcare cuts and hand the regime more unchecked power. Tell your Democratic senator to hold the line against any deals that give Trump a blank check: indivisible.org/campaign/gov...

Being a House member since Mike Johnson became speaker is a pretty easy gig since he only has it in session about 18 days a year.

ICE has erected a gate to keep protesters out. They are blocking a public street, despite the Broadview Fire Department ordering ICE to tear it down. Join us at 1930 Beach Street. 7-9 AM. Tell Broadview to tear this fence down.

New interview! On the GOP and the DOJ, the Comey indictment, and why Trump keeps getting what he wants www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1bp...

🚨BREAKING: 6th Circuit Court of Appeals DISMISSES Republican National Committee lawsuit challenging Michigan's voter roll maintenance practices. www.democracydocket.com/cases/michig...

anyway periodic reminder that congress can at any time they wish, and should tomorrow, end this

In this new short video, the woman James Comey quotes as saying "fear is the tool of a tyrant" is his daughter, Maurene Comey, fired recently by Trump's DOJ.

From @rurallocodems.bsky.social Come join Lorain County Rural Democrats this Saturday and exercise your right to free speech.

It’s amazing that she thinks anyone is buying this

Excellent article from a small Farmer who serves his community well. We hear so little about these heroes who toil with love for the good of the community and our Mother Earth. SHARE!

Breaking news on a breaking country: James Comey has reportedly been indicted, as has been expected for a couple of days now. www.axios.com/2025/09/25/j...

Real leaders reassure, speak calmly, and focus on solutions that materially benefit the people they represent. We enjoy none of those qualities in the leaders that claim to represent us at the very top.

Probably the best video I've seen on how Project 2025 is now reality.