It’s a change of tactics, not a change of heart. Trump’s sudden embrace of transparency is pure political strategy. The battle now moves to the Senate — and unless something extraordinary happens, that’s where this bill will almost certainly breathe its last. Call your senators. Don’t make it easy.

As the walls continue to close in, it may not be long before Trumpers and influencers start to look out for themselves, test the political winds, and turn their backs.

Good news: Trump is drowning on all fronts. Bad news: Trump is in full meltdown mode. Buckle up.

It turns out that, crazy as the QAnon conspiracy sounded, there really was an elite cabal of pedophiles at the highest levels of power. #EpsteinFiles @nycjayjay.bsky.social

Happy Friday. #EpsteinFiles

Good thing he has good health insurance.

Is Trump’s end finally coming? We could, finally, be close. Trump has survived other moments like this, where he turned his glaring racism and misogyny into bonus points with his base. But he may not outlast the Epstein Files controversy. @joycewhitevance.bsky.social #EpsteinFiles

Trump still denies he knew anything, but the avalanche of documents suggesting otherwise may prove to be his (and Bondi’s) undoing. @jenrubin.bsky.social #EpsteinFiles

The shutdown was a skirmish, not the real battle. Democrats elevated their best issue — health care — and set the stage for voters to connect higher premiums with Republican rule. It’s not a win, but given how badly shutdowns often go for the opposition party, it’s better than a loss.

Since the colossal collapse, we’ve witnessed a ferocious backlash. The party is rallying around non-capitulation. It’s not acceptable in the Democratic Party to be seen as excusing or condoning—let alone joining the surrender squad. That’s proof of the party’s ability to unify as fighters.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee just released a small batch of emails allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein that claim that Donald Trump had “spent hours at my house.” #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

Members are being sent home tomorrow after they vote to re-open the government tonight. It all reeks of fear. Johnson knows he has lost control over the House, and that after the Epstein related discharge petition passes it will likely lead to more, making him far more a eunuch than a Speaker.

The interview quickly became a train wreck, and now MAGA has gone ballistic. @nycjayjay.bsky.social

When we fight, we win.

Veterans are set to participate in a day of protests called "Vets Say No" to challenge President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday.

Call your reps!

Messaging! Messaging! Messaging! 📣 DemCast has a new messaging toolkit and a new hashtag they want to make trend— #thisisTrumpsshutdown! Let’s make some noise. Check it out here. Pick the platform you prefer, customize the caption, and post! Let’s light up the feeds together!

Trump keeps losing.

Tesla Takedown is calling for a mass mobilization on Nov. 15 to say “HELL NO” to Elon’s trillion dollar bonus. Find an event or host one in your community. Let's show the billionaires that we won't sit idly by while they steal our future.

What we’re watching now is a slow, cautious, self-interested drift away from a man whose political gravity is beginning to wane. Amplify the message. Be the megaphone. @michaelcohen212.bsky.social @meidastouch.com

Democrats learned a valuable lesson this week. When you stand united and stand up to Trump, you can rally the American people behind you. #StandTogether

Happy Friday. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

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This is what democracy looks like.

Good job America! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

It’s Election Day! Vote like your democracy depends on it!

Americans now blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown by 14 points, up from 10 points last week. Trump reaches his lowest economic approval in Navigator tracking since 2018.

No Kid Hungry has helped schools and communities across the country feed millions of children. It’s never been more important to support this organization. @nokidhungry.org

Yoo-hoo Democrat leadership, are you paying attention? What’s your plan?

2 days until Election Day! VOTE like your democracy depends on it!

Call your representatives.

Fire 🔥 with 🔥 fire.

Another federal district judge stood up for the rule of law and for democracy, telling a power hungry president, “No”. Trump cannot do whatever he wants to, because Trump is not a king. The rule of law still stands. @joycewhitevance.bsky.social #NoKings

It was a catastrophic week for Donald Trump in the courts.

We are about to get the biggest referendum yet on Trumpism when voters in multiple states will get to say what they think with their ballot. VOTE TUESDAY.

Trump is losing bigly in the courts.

While his numbers tank, Trump seeks approval from his base by remodeling the Lincoln bathroom with gold fixtures.

FAFO

Call your representatives.

BTW, while the shutdown continues, House Republicans are taking their paychecks and doing nothing. They’ve been on a paid vacation for a month while Americans are losing their healthcare. Message your representatives and let them know how you feel about this.

Trump is failing badly. The MAGA regime is being met with sustained resistance and deep skepticism by the judiciary. It’s losing most of its cases at the district level and seeing its attorneys disqualified and its credibility shredded at every turn. Great review by @nycjayjay.bsky.social

Courage is contagious. Defeating the MAGA regime will require acting individually and cooperatively, in small but extremely meaningful ways. Our democracy/democratic values are only as vital as those willing to defend them. Ordinary Americans rising to the occasion is heartening and inspirational.

Happy Friday. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

The best news of all is that we’re still here fighting, and that every week our numbers grow larger. Check out Jess Craven’s Substack for easy ways to make a big difference. @jesscraven101.bsky.social

Charlotte doesn’t like committed fatalists. They annoy her. I agree. Work on getting Democrats elected instead. @charlotteclymer.bsky.social

You’re all invited! Heather Cox Richardson and Joyce Vance will get together at 4 pm ET to discuss history, law, and the state of our democracy. @joycewhitevance.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social

Happy Monday beautiful people. Let’s take a look at what’s going on this week. @terrymoranabc.bsky.social

Grab your wallet! Here’s a list of every company and billionaire contributing to Trump’s ballroom (plus Carrier). Let’s boycott those we can. Billionaires and crypto bros are giving so they receive preferential treatment from Trump. It’s pay to play in its worst form. Spread the word.

Happy Friday. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles