The Justice Dept’s theory of the case— that the group that single-handedly disassembled the Ku Klux Klan defrauded its donors by concealing that it was using paid informant to do that work and more— has about as much merit as the now-dismissed charges against Jim Comey.
Peter Magyar's victory in Hungary was fueled by a potent message tying the affordability crisis to the corruption of wealthy elites. With Trump presiding over unprecedented corruption and with prices skyrocketing, Democrats have the opportunity to replicate Magyar's success in November and beyond.
Wouldn't it be ironic if the shit hit the fan on 6/6/26? Hmmm
Reuters/Ipsos poll:
Just 36% of Americans approve of Trump's job performance
Only 26% said they consider Trump "even-tempered"
51% of Americans - including 14% of Republicans, 54% of independents and 85% of Democrats - said Trump's mental sharpness had gotten "worse" over the past year
Incredible shots of the exchange between Rep. AOC and RFK, Jr. at today’s congressional hearing.
(image credit: WSJ reporter @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social)
The Trump admin wants people focused anywhere else besides the fact that the Big Ugly Bill’s cuts to Medicaid and the failure to extend ACA credits will strip health insurance from 17 million Americans and drive up costs for 20 million more.
via @publiccitizen.bsky.social
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Your honor, I'd like to admit exhibit D into evidence
BREAKING: "WE WERE TERRIFIED THEY WER GOING TO KILL US!" INNOCENT ECUADORIAN FISHERMEN SPEAK OUT ABOUT HOW PETE HEGSETH'S GOONS BOMBED THEIR BOAT, ARRESTED THEM AT GUNPOINT, STOLE ALL THEIR FOOD, AND THEN DUMPED THEM IN ANOTHER COUNTRY WITH NO EXPLANATION! WHILE TRUMP AND HEGSETH HAVE BEEN BUSY COMMITTING WAR CRIMES IN THE MIDDLE EAST, THEIR ILLEGAL STRIKES ON CARIBBEAN FISHING BOATS HAVE CONTINUE UNABATED, AS PART OF AN OSTENSIBLE WAI AGAINST "NARCOTERRORISTS" DESPITE NEVER PROVIDING ANY EVIDENCE THAT THEIR VICTIMS ARE GUILTY OF ANY CRIME.
For Taco Tuesday I wrote a long post which, buried w/in it, includes a description of 2 acute psychological dilemmas Trump is facing.
1) To win v Iran, Trump has to fight Putin
2) To make a deal, Trump has to admit Obama is smarter than him
Neither is tenable.
emptywheel.net/2026/04/21/t...
Too early! First the mid-terms, then let's talk.
RFK, Jr.: "It's amazing how quickly the flu spreads in crowded classrooms. It's a total mystery. No one knows why."
PETE HEGSETH: "It's a well known fact that the flue *can't* spread in a crowded submarine. Jesus said that. Or did I read it on the bottom of a beer bottle cap? Another mystery, man!"
Something reports on DOJ's withdrawal of subpoenas are missing: John Solomon, before he announced DiGenova's hiring but at a time he likely knew about it, said that DOJ was going to push for access to ALL Senate materials on RU, seemingly including SSCI report.
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...
This is shameful
California is investing $830,000+ to train 535 workers on cutting-edge cardiovascular tech developed by Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine.
We're doubling down on a nation-leading workforce built for the industries of the future.
Q: What do Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Alex Jones, and Marjorie Taylor Greene all have in common?
A: They have all turned against Donald Trump for reasons other than him raping children.
At the start of last week, there were four members of Congress at risk of expulsion due to allegations of severe misconduct. Now only one of the scandal-plagued members is still standing:
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.).
Screenshot of a tweet by Democrats Deliver (@DemzDeliver) highlighting that Minnesota now has the third lowest poverty rate in the nation, 45% lower than West Virginia. The post includes a split image of Governor Tim Walz smiling outdoors and an aerial view of the Minneapolis skyline along a river.
Blue governing leads the way.
Ford’s move into the Middle East comes after it set a record on Wednesday with 296 days on deployment. That broke the post-Vietnam War carrier deployment record of 295 days held by USS Abraham Lincoln. Ford departed its homeport in Norfolk, Va., in late June for a routine deployment to Europe. Since then, the carrier has operated in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Red seas. It likely will go into a record-breaking 11th month of operations, the Navy’s top official has said. This is at least the second time Ford has been on duty in the Middle East during its current deployment. In early March, Ford entered the Red Sea, continuing its role in Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran. On March 12, a fire broke out in the ship’s main laundry areas, causing damage to multiple compartments and displacing some 600 personnel. Three sailors suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
Btw, the USS Ford set a record for longest post-Vietnam (which Trump could have won) deployment last week. I'm sure that has nothing to do with its toilet problem or laundry fire.
These sailors have been away from home since June.
www.stripes.com/branches/nav...
NEW: In a scathing ruling describing RFK Jr. as an “unserious” and “unsafe” leader, a federal judge in Oregon issued an order that will protect doctors and hospitals, and the transgender kids they treat.
The interesting thing about the current dynamic is that Trump said he would extend the ceasefire indefinitely, and Iran’s response was basically “fuck you, we’re winning”
They also threatened retaliation for any more vessels seized… which we just did.
They're using a war, with thousands dead and billions in damages, to manipulate the markets and enrich themselves. Frustration is knowing the agenda is not hidden anymore and yet the sheep are still obeying.
If you give someone an ultimatum and then back down, you'll lose leverage. If you give someone an ultimatum twice and back down both times, you're a boy that cried wolf. If you give someone an ultimatum and back down, and do that again, again and again, you might be a psychopath.
1. Major alert: Trump's anti-trans co-author Moti Gorin will be presenting with Kaltiala and Montante. These are conversion therapy advocates with intense anti-trans ties to hate groups around the world.
Now they'll be teaching pediatricians THIS FRIDAY.
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To be fair, it is Taco Tuesday. 🥴
For my own wellbeing, sometimes it's best to completely ignore harsh reality & focus exclusively on one or all of our 3 pets.
In this case it's our youngest, Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite, a/k/a Spawn of Satan), who I love dearly. ♥️ 🐶
(also: #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files)
