JUST IN: Two days after saying the U.S. would NOT renew sanctions waivers on Russian or Iranian oil, Bessent’s Treasury quietly extended a license allowing Russian oil transactions for another month.
Trump keeps claiming victory in Iran. Our new poll shows voters aren’t buying it.
A majority say the war is not in the national interest, and many lack confidence in the president’s goals — including some of his 2024 supporters.
Kash Patel’s colleagues are alarmed by what they describe as his erratic behavior and excessive drinking—conduct that could cost him his job as FBI director. That’s according to more than two dozen people with knowledge of his conduct, some of whom described it as a national-security vulnerability.
TBF, they only cheat and break the law when they think they won't win otherwise. But not doing so then is weak and woke.
Mehdi Hasan: Trump just publicly referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Iran.” Not only does this look like total capitulation from his administration but I am trying to imagine the GOP/Fox response if Joe Biden had said this.
"Arrest my enemies without evidence of crimes or be fired."
Morality and ethics and respect for the rule are not welcome in this admin.
Anyone else getting the sense that Trump is colluding with energy market robber barons to screw every last one of the rest of us? Anyone else starting to feel like the Second Iran War is a grift to enrich domestic and foreign billionaires at the expense of America's middle class?
a visibly unwell Rep. Paul Gosar: "We've got a president who reminds me of Atlas. He carries this country on his back."
It's so funny to me that Trump pushed the GOP to extend FISA after bitching for years that it was used to "spy" on his campaign. Surveillance on thee but not on me! www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/u...
ALERT: Scott MacFarlane reveals new court filings showing Trump may receive a taxpayer-funded payout from his IRS lawsuit — while the DOJ also moves to return taxpayer money to pardoned January 6 defendants.
Your tax dollars could be going directly to Trump and those involved in the Capitol attack.
In evaluating legal arguments and advocacy of academics like Randy Barnett and Kurt Lash, consider that their statements about the Eastman disbarment reveals that they think lying to courts and the public is neither legally nor morally blameworthy. They think lying is fine; judge them accordingly.
Stevens to RFK Jr: "To top it off, Mr Secretary, I got a copy of HR-944. You know what it is? It's your impeachment articles, sir. You have abused your office, you have gutted America's public health! You should be ashamed."
In Maine, ICE brazenly called their operation “catch of the day.” The banal inhumanity of it all is overwhelming. The deaths, the injuries, the conditions in detention, the brazen disregard for people’s rights, including American citizens. And it’s still happening.
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
🗳️ NEW: With days to go until Virginians decide whether to approve a new congressional map, Democrats are making their closing case to “Vote Yes” — framing next week’s vote as a critical stand against Trump’s agenda and the GOP’s nationwide gerrymanders.
We got SaveUSFS.org updated! L.L.Bean has joined the movement to protect the U.S. Forest Service. Welcome to the right side of history.
Because he'd still be violating SENATE rules. Speech or Debate only applies to "other" places, not Congress itself.
I briefly discuss that here
A tweet from Representative Thomas Massie that reads: I just viewed 2 Top Secret FISA docs. 1) FISA Court opinion that raises serious concerns about FBI implementation of FISA 702. 2) letter by Senator Wyden describing a secret government interpretation of FISA law. The Constitution requires I vote No on FISA 702 reauthorization.
I sent a classified letter to House and Senate colleagues about a secret interpretation of surveillance law that every American should be concerned about.
Representative Massie is right. The Constitution requires EVERY member to vote against a clean reauthorization.
BRAND NEW CAMPAIGN!!🚨
The 25th Amendment gives us the tool to save our democracy—we just need to activate it.
Please take a second right now to tell Congress: Pass Raskin’s bill to create the independent commission that can finally remove Trump.
Trips skipped, care delayed, paychecks stretched to the limit – this is the reality under Trump, and people are feeling it.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
This is bad, you guys.
The global climate crisis is causing a critical Atlantic Ocean current system to weaken much sooner than previously predicted. If it stops, scientists say it could pose catastrophic consequences for Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
www.rawstory.com/atlantic-oce...
I thought something was going on. Thank you for the update!
Trump is upset by Mamdani's plan to tax multimillion dollar second homes that are not primary residences in the city because it affects him personally.
"I don't even know what that phrase means and I doubt that I said that... How I can I answer something that I didn't say... I'd like to hear the recording."
Okay RFJ Jr. Here you go. Here's you caught lying on tape:
www.youtube.com/shorts/ryyb_...
He lives in a fantasy world of his own creation, and everyone around him has to pretend that the Emperor has clothes.
If Trump or Hegseth is paying attention to this, these military officials are risking their own jobs.
I am sure the women would be happy to testify under oath which is more than any of his administration who rarely are required to testify under oath.
