BREAKING: California Governor Gavin Newsom is signing new legislation to strengthen protections against election interference, intimidation, and unauthorized law enforcement activity ahead of the June 2 statewide primary. 1/

If true this would mean this war has already killed more Russians than either Britons or Americans were killed in WW2. And it’s not even nearly over.

BREAKING: Ethics complaint just filed against Pam Bondi — & it's damning She ran DOJ like a weapon — & now 100+ scholars, retired judges & retired FL Supreme Court Chief Justice Peggy Quince — joined by @democracydefendersfund.org @ldadorg.bsky.social & LFRL — are holding her accountable -TN

Vote for Talarico!

Hegseth and Trump have put the USA in more danger than any other ever has

New analysis shows the US needs years to replenish advanced weapons stockpiles drained by the Iran war. DUI hire Hegseth fired everything we had in a few weeks. Now they play pretend macho while not being ready for the Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Entire stock of Tomahawk cruise missiles depleted.

if a president was so concerned with assassination attempts that he wanted billions of dollars to build a massive safe room would that president also be inviting 50,000 people onto the white house grounds to enjoy a gladiatorial fight

DON LEMON: “Can you believe what Trump did with the IRS?” NEW YORKER: "How is it possible you can take $1.7 BILLION and give it to your friends or the people that attacked the Capitol? You’re actually gonna fucking give them money? Are you SERIOUS?” (From @donlemonofficial.bsky.social )

The front page of the newspaper in ........... Enterprise, Alabama =====>

ICE flights. Tuesday, May 26, 2026. -At least 25 planes -At least 72 flights -At least 11 removal flights -Fourth flight to EWR since Delaney Hall hunger strike began

South Carolina Republicans defied Trump and blocked a redistricting measure that would have drawn out the state’s lone Democrat, Rep. Jim Clyburn. The move all but kills their chances of flipping that seat for 2026.

Trump risks triggering financial crisis with Iran war, warns ECB ft.trib.al/9iaW2nK

A lot of attention is paid to craft traditions in Western Europe and North America, such as handsewn Hermes leather goods and bespoke Savile Row suits. But the uneven focus leads some to believe that things made outside of these places are low quality. This is not true. 🧵

RFK Jr just caught dinner.

UK is approaching an energy milestone that would have seemed impossible during the Industrial Revolution #OffshoreWind has become one of Britain’s strongest energy advantages due to favorable coastal conditions. Massive offshore installations now generate electricity at utility scale #ActOnClimate

The U.S. just bombed Iran again, striking targets around the port city of Bandar Abbas. Apparently the terms to describe this are “ceasefire” and “peace deal nearly completed.”

“In response to questions from Senate Democrats, Trump’s judicial nominees won’t state the simple fact: Former President Joe Biden won, and, by extension, Trump lost.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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The South Carolina Senate abruptly adjourned its special redistricting session Tuesday without passing a redistricting bill — a setback for President Donald Trump’s campaign to rig the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Pro-voting plaintiffs in the case have appealed the decision to the state court of appeals. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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🚨BREAKING: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff over the four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, boosted by an endorsement from President Donald Trump, according to multiple news outlets. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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A livestream of a volcano in the Philippines captured a meteor crashing to Earth today. What are the odds? Mayon Volcano, Location: Albay, Luzon, Philippines

"The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them." ~ George Orwell

Indeed, you cannot.

Sen. Warner on the war in Iran: "I don't think any of the president's objectives when he started this war of choice are going to be met…But however we can end this, I don't know how we come out in a better situation than we were before this war started."

"The pursuit of greater profits cannot justify choices that systematically sacrifice jobs, because the human person is an end, not a means, and the economic order must remain subordinate to human dignity and the common good." —Pope Leo XIV

"If you want $3 gas, you're going to have to wait 6 years. We will not get back down to that sub-$70 oil level until 2032"

Dear @cnn.com :: small correction :: I’m seeking $8.647 million.

BREAKING: Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters Our teams have been working nonstop around the clock since the Callais decision to defend the maps in Alabama. This is a critical victory & affirmation that Black voters deserve fair maps. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/u...

A federal district court Tuesday blocked Alabama from using its 2023 congressional map in this year’s midterm elections, after plaintiffs in a long-running legal challenge asked the court for an emergency order halting the last-minute gerrymander. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Well holy crap. Erin Brockovich (yes, the same one the led the Hinkley, CA toxic groundwater lawsuit in ‘93) launched a website tracking AI data centers across the US and the ecological impacts to the environment and drinking water. MN is riddled with them. www.brockovichdatacenter.com

Come for the Jucy Lucy, stay for the most diverse food scene in America. www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

Raju: Who did you vote for? Texas Voter: Cornyn Raju: Why did you vote for Cornyn? Texas Voter: Because Trump did not endorse him. Raju: If Paxton wins the nomination, could you vote for him in the general election? Texas Voter: Hell no.

Dr. Sally Ride (1951~2012). American Physicist, Astronaut, & Professor. Born on this day in Santa Monica, California. "I didn’t succumb to the stereotype that science wasn’t for girls."

The beclowning of America continues.

Delusional as usual from the White House. Americans are spending more because everything costs more, thanks to the President.

The UFC fight on the White House lawn is a disgrace. History will remember this being an extreme low for our nation, among many other lows we keep bumping up against

wake up babe the white house is a six flags

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No matter how states try to spin it, intentional discrimination against Black voters is still illegal — and we'll keep fighting it.

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Here’s a thought — Maybe these people don’t deserve to be handsomely rewarded? (From NPR)

🔥 @repcohen.bsky.social : “Don’t tell me, John Roberts, The Supreme Court is not political. It is an arm of the White House. 🇺🇸 is being destroyed from within 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.” #Memphis #JimCrow #RacistRedistricting

Trump uses today’s shooting incident outside the White House to once again demand his ballroom

With gas prices near record highs due to his war against Iran, Trump promotes driving

Such an unserious person for such a serious job. Our service members and the American people deserve so much better.