Subpoenas were issued in probe of Russia ‘conspiracy,’ then DOJ clawed them back, sources say The Justice Department sent subpoenas to witnesses, and then withdrew them, in its investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan for his role in the Russia investigation.

Breaking MS NOW:

The Justice Department has begun withdrawing several subpoenas that had just been issued in the criminal probe of former CIA Director John Brennan — revealing the confusion and disorder within the controversial investigation.

The DOJ was created to increase the capacity for federal prosecutions during Reconstruction esp. those to be brought under the newly enacted KuKlux Klan Act.

Now the DOJ is being used to prosecute a storied civil rights organization whose central mission has been to expose & dismantle the Klan.

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander

So much false equivalence in media on gerrymandering in Texas vs California & Virginia. California and Virginia maps approved by the voters. That's a huge difference not enough people pointing out

Oh God, Christmas vacation in Pensacola Florida for me. They both still get a giggle out of it lol

It’s over with for the midterms

NEW — Virginia voters have approved a 10–1 congressional map, putting Democrats in a strong position to flip four seats from red to blue. The new map is now among the most aggressive gerrymanders in the country.

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost NBC News projects Democrats will be able to enact a new proposed map designed to net them up to four seats, as they push for control of the narrowly divided House.

BREAKING: Virginia voters approve a Democratic redistricting plan that could allow the party to pick up as many as four new seats in the midterm elections, NBC News projects.

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Did Kash Patel read his own lawsuit?

When asked why he was locked out of his computer — as The Atlantic reported and Patel *admitted* in his lawsuit — Patel denied it happened: "I was never locked out of my systems," he just claimed.

What his lawsuit says: buff.ly/JTRuZKf

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Looking at you Andre!!!! 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

Black text on white background: If corporations allow you to sign up with one click, you should be able to cancel with one click too. Subscription traps, whether from an app or gym membership, are just another way corporations take advantage of working people. We've already put hundreds of companies on notice. This week, we proposed a rule that would make NYC a national leader in cracking down on abusive practices that nickel-and-dime New Yorkers.

I give credit where credit is due. That’s a great move

Mayor Mamdani and a group of children hold hands while running through red tape in a hallway.

For too long, bureaucracy kept 7 child care centers across our city empty — spaces that should have been alive with laughter instead collected dust.

We've run through that red tape. This fall, all 7 will open their doors, bringing an additional 240 free 3-K seats & real relief to working families.

Incredible shots of the exchange between Rep. AOC and RFK, Jr. at today’s congressional hearing.

(image credit: WSJ reporter @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social)

😘😘😘😘😘

People are losing it

It’s AWFUL on TikTok. They SWEAR a white man who’s a PREACHER in TEXAS is more progressive than a Black female criminal public defender!

The fact is they want to be placated. They want to be serenaded and to be made to feel special by a politician. That’s not how we’ve ever engaged politics

LMAO admitting that there’s just not enough MAGAs who are smart enough to do the corruption

I just think the world is ready to move on from white America. They create too many problems.

Calvin Duncan (shown here on the courthouse steps with many supporters) was sworn in as Orleans Parish Clerk of Criminal Court today.

Jeff Landry and Louisiana Republicans are trying to subvert his election by eliminating the office entirely, which should be a national five-alarm fire.

A photo of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida gesturing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before House can sanction her in ethics investigation.

RUIZ: Bloomberg reports that Trump & the WH have benched you because you're making the president look bad

RFK Jr: That's not true

RUIZ: I think the reporting is correct. You're making the president look bad. You talked publicly about snorting cocaine off a toilet bowl seat. Your words, not mine.

the christians turned on kevonstage because he said he respects and loves LGBTIA people.

I’m finna cuss I’m finna cuss I’m finna cuss I’m finna cuss

Can’t believe Prince is gone

He killed over 160 young girls at a school and threatened to end their entire civilization out of respect and admiration

a good 75% of the U.S. press operates either in blind fealty or timid normalization of him, yet he's such a narcissistic black hole it's just never enough