For the record: The Washington Post can go fuck itself.

Support pro-democracy media that doesn't have its head stuck up Donald Trump's ass. bit.ly/4qmEiFz

Nathan Lane recalls his mom's devastating reaction to him coming out as gay — and his pithy response 'Only Murders in the Building' star Nathan Lane recounts his mother's reaction to him telling her that he was gay. Of course, he said something funny in response to her remark.

'Only Murders in the Building' star Nathan Lane recounts his mother's reaction to him telling her that he was gay. Of course, he said something funny in response to her remark.

South Loop Sunset. This evening on the Chicago River.

Well, I Like This “Optimistic Timeline” for Injured Cubs Closer Daniel Palencia

www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/04...

Virginia Democrats Win Redistricting Referendum, Potentially Flipping Four House Seats By turning Trump's own redistricting gamble against him, Virginia just changed the math on Congress.

By turning Trump's own redistricting gamble against him, Virginia just changed the math on Congress.

Virginia voters just handed Democrats another win in the Great Redistricting Wars Trump’s gerrymandering efforts are backfiring.

Trump thought he could steal the midterms by making MAGA minions rig the House maps.

They thought blue states would sit back and do nothing.

We proved them wrong. Thank you to VA Indivisibles and organizers across the commonwealth for this huge win and your commitment to protecting our democracy.

a close up of a blue letter w on a white surface . Alt: a close up of a blue letter w on a white surface .

MAKE IT 7️⃣ IN A ROW!
Let's go Cubbies! 🙌🏻

GOP lawmaker blasts "RINOs in the Senate" as Republican rift simmers House Rep. Greg Steube slams "RINOs" in the Senate over the filibuster as GOP infighting grows over Trump-backed election bill.

After passing the House, the SAVE Act has stalled in the Senate because people across the country made their voices heard. When people come together to protect voting rights and push back on efforts to silence voices, it matters. www.newsweek.com/gop-rift-hou...

Texas redistricts without a vote, Republicans cheer.

Dems in Virginia respond by putting it UP FOR A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE, it passes, Republican cry foul.

Oh well. Good job Virginia!!

#38 in Patel v. Figliuzzi (S.D. Tex., 4:25-cv-02548) – CourtListener.com MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Granting 25 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

JUST IN: FBI Dir Kash Patel loses libel suit he filed against former FBI agent Frank Figliuzzi for saying Patel "reportedly" has been "visible at nightclubs far more" than at FBI HQ. Judge George Hanks (Obama/TXSD) says it was "rhetorical hyperbole." Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Federal Grand Jury Charges Southern Poverty Law Center for Wire Fraud, False Statements, and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering A Grand Jury in Montgomery, Alabama, today returned an indictment charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with 11 counts of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspi...

According the AG Blanche, “The SPLC is manufacturing racism to justify its existence.” This is some whacked out far-right fantasy. Hard to imagine this theory will hold up in court, but the lives of paid informants who infiltrated hate groups will be at risk.
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150,000 Illinois households may lose federal food assistance beginning May 1 Article Summary Due to changes from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some immigrants are no longer eligible

The Trump administration is kicking 150,000 Illinoisans off of SNAP on May 1.

He's ripping away help from Illinoisans as the cost of their groceries, gas, and utilities continues to rise.

Make sure to check your status at abe.illinois.gov.

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.

TACO TUESDAY IS UNDEFEATED.

Right now, cows, chickens, pigs, and other farmed animals are being crammed into trailers and shipped to slaughter. They will be left to suffer grueling journeys with little to no protection from the elements.

Choose plant-based for them: bit.ly/MFAHEV

Our Afghan allies provided critical support to U.S. forces for over 20 years, but the Trump-Vance Administration has turned its back on them and their families, shutting down key resettlement programs. The idea that we’re now in talks to send as many as 1,100 Afghans, whom we have already evacuated, to the DRC—a country with severe political instability, violence, and a massive refugee and humanitarian crisis—is insane. [1/2]

We told these Afghans that we would help ensure their safety after they helped us. We have an obligation to follow through on our promise because it’s the right thing to do, and because going back on our word will only make it harder for us to build the kinds of partnerships we may need to advance our national security in the future. [2/2]

My statement on reports that the Trump-Vance Administration may send Afghans, including those who served with the U.S. military and more than 400 children, to the Congo:

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order banning state employees from using insider info to bet on prediction market apps like Kalshi and Polymarket, warning the unregulated boom “opens the door to insider trading and abuse.”

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/teac...

Georgia: Effectuated ACA enrollment down 28% y/y; at least 370,000 have already lost coverage Welp. Via Ariel Hart at The Current GA: More than half a million Georgians have dropped health insurance coverage amid stiff premium price hikes for federally subsidized Affordable Care Act plans, acc...

🚨🚨🚨 HOO BOY. This is what I've been warning about:

GEORGIA reports effectuated #ACA enrollment is down *28%* vs the same point last year; at least *370,000* have already lost coverage:

Across just 5 states, y/y enrollment is down over half a million people already.

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Influenza

Cook County’s first suburban EV charging site is live at Cicero Public Library.

This is the first of several installations funded through ARPA, helping reduce emissions and expand access to clean transportation.

ICYMI: My office is proud to partner with State Representative Nicolle Grasse on this Senior and Veteran Resource Fair! Join us at the Park Central Banquet Hall in Rolling Meadows on Friday, April 24th from 9:00 am to noon.

Spent Saturday with President Obama and New York's Cutest — turns out my first name is Mayor and I need to be doing more squats. 

Here’s to building a City where families can thrive and every classroom is full of this much joy.

Bannon warns ‘demonic’ Dems will impeach Trump if they win Virginia redistricting vote As Virginia’s redistricting referendum comes down to the wire, Steve Bannon is warning that “demonic” Democrats will impeach President Donald Trump and gerrymander congressional districts nationwide i...

BREAKING: As Virginians head to the polls to vote on Democrats’ redistricting plan, Steve Bannon warned that “demonic” Democrats will impeach Trump and gerrymander congressional districts nationwide if they win today.

If passed, the map would likely give Democrats a 10-1 advantage in the state.

No surprise here that graduates are seeing the opportunities available to them in the best big city in the nation.

Screenshot of a tweet by No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) reporting that Trump warned Virginians that voting yes on a redistricting referendum would cost him power, quoting Trump saying "If the Democrats get additional seats, they're going to be making changes at the federal level." The post includes a split image of the Virginia state seal and a close-up photo of Trump with a stern expression.

Sounds like a great reason to vote YES, Virginia! We're counting on you today.

I said, war, huh (good God, y'all)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, just say it again
War (whoa), huh (oh Lord)
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

Multiple oil spills are visible from space after Iranian and US-Israeli strikes hit oil facilities and ships in the region, with experts warning of an impending environmental catastrophe. https://cnn.it/3Ovxzwk

Convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein called himself Donald Trump’s “closest friend.” Now, Trump and his DOJ are illegally withholding about half of the Epstein Files. What are they afraid of? Who are they protecting? Oversight Dems will get answers.

Pa. court recognizes ‘reproductive autonomy’ as a right, strikes down ban on public funding for abortion In a 4-3 ruling, the Commonwealth Court found that abortion access is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Pennsylvania's appellate court confirmed that access to abortion is a fundamental right under the Pennsylvania Constitution.

This decision is a win for all Pennsylvanians.

The government shouldn't be making your healthcare decisions - you should.
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