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Democrats wept: Leading Alabama gubernatorial candidate unaware of famous Bible verse about the poor www.askapolpolitics.com/p/tuberville...

LISTEN: “I will f****** punch someone in the face for talking about Hegseth,” Rep. Van Orden exclusively tells @mattlaslo.bsky.social Full (unpaywalled) transcript at Ask a Pol’s YouTube Channel or at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/i-will-fn-...

"YOU CAN'T NORMALIZE MURDER." 🔎 Rep. #ThomasMassie kept his articles of impeachment a surprise, fearing Speaker Mike Johnson would adjourn Congress early to avoid voting. But because this is a privileged resolution, Congress will likely vote this week. 📽: @mattlaslo.bsky.social #petehegseth

NEW EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Thomas Massie tells @askapolpolitics.bsky.social : New Epstein bill empowers New Mexico’s AG because Todd Blanche “is not cooperating” Full (unpaywalled) transcript at Ask a Pol’s YouTube Channel or at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/massie-wan...

@mattlaslo.bsky.social ‘s 🔥 latest —>

The RNC is hosting its first ever Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas next week, but Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) will not be attending. 🎥: @mattlaslo.bsky.social for Raw Story #RalphNorman #RNCMidtermConvention #RNC

NEW EXCLUSIVE: "It’s none of their damn business,” Sen. Rand Paul blasts Republicans fighting for tougher hemp regs Full (unpaywalled) transcript at Ask a Pol’s YouTube Channel or at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/rand-paul-...

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WATCH: @aoc.bsky.social praises 'magic' mushrooms for showing "early promise" combating PTSD in interview with @askapol.bsky.social Transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. Video courtesy of @pabloreports.bsky.social @meidastouch.com www.askapolpolitics.com/p/watch-aoc-...

BFD!

NEW: Forget Graham Platner, Maine Democrats' push tribal sovereignty for the Wabanaki Nations at this weekend’s US Senate nominating convention Full (unpaywalled) post at @askapol.bsky.social Politics on Substack. Cameo: @tomwilliams.bsky.social www.askapolpolitics.com/p/forget-gra...

NEW: Even senior Dems are now apologists for Mitch McConnell's disappearance “Makes sense,” Senate Democratic Whip (#2) @DickDurbin tells me. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/o...

Mitch McConnell may be MIA, but that doesn’t mean his team isn’t puppet master of Capitol Hill. Don’t miss my latest peek in back of the veil. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/o...

Credible sexual assault allegations aren’t a problem to Trump — a weak response is the problem. “I think Platner might have done surprisingly well, because we’re in the age of Trump,” President Trump said at #WHCA dinner. “He certainly didn’t defend himself very well.”

NEW Exclusive: “They cheated,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville argues to @mattlaslo.bsky.social that Trump “legitimately won” 2020 election Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/tuberville...

PSA: Actively distrust AI overviews!

Hey @opensource.google -- @aoc.bsky.social won her primary with some 86.9% of the vote. "...notable House primary losses this cycle include Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez..."

Progressive PSA to Bernie on Maine US Senate race: “Leave us the hell alone!” "Even like Bernie Sanders & Ro Khanna, like, we don't need you guys," Rep. Chellie Pingree tells us. "Those guys show up because it's about them.”

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SCOOP: Key Trump ally in Congress calls for total immigration ban: “Put a bed sheet over the Statue of Liberty for 10 years,” they tell Ask a Pol founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/nehls-immi...

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NEW  Scorching heat and empty baptism pools: Inside Trump's deserted American State Fair My latest 🔥 is live. Click through and make my editors happy — and I’ll guarantee you’ll smile, squirm & laugh throughout! www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

"Big Money" v Progressives Key AOC: "Are they going to see us actually take these people on?" @aoc.bsky.social asks after progressive wins. "Or are they going to see us take their money and look the other way?” Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/aoc-progre...

What should we ask next week?

NEW: A five word pledge is splitting Democrats My latest 🔥 is live www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

She went there! @pressley.house.gov

NEW: “Reparations now,” one of @aoc.bsky.social Squad members tells Ask_a_Pol founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social ahead of America’s 🇺🇸250th birthday. "This is about reciprocity." Full (unpaywalled) post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/pressley-r...

Day 50 of my congressional Bureau being shuttered by the nation’s TV networks, so I'm proposing every network set $500 to $1,000 as a minimum day rate for independent contractors. The sad saga continues: www.askapolpolitics.com/p/i-havent-f...

I haven't filed a story from the Capitol since Jan 6 - forget rioters, I'm scared of the TV Networks Full video here: www.askapolpolitics.com/p/i-havent-f...

I haven't filed a story from the Capitol since Jan 6 - forget rioters, I'm scared of the TV Networks Full video here: www.askapolpolitics.com/p/i-havent-f...

Take ⚽️ that!

Amazing!

What I learned this week: Former Congressman John Morrissey (1831–1878) Wikipedia page, meanwhile, says: “Morrissey, also known as Old Smoke, was an Irish American politician, bare-knuckle boxing champion, and criminal.”

Scooplet: Capitol Hill's lone MMA fighter delivers Trump a bruising snub ahead of White House UFC fight Read my latest here: www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...

Same group that shuttered @mattlaslo.bsky.social’s Bureau

SCOOP: How much did Disney, Warner Bros & press secretaries pay TV Networks for special Capitol access? Find full list here: www.lightscamerasmemes.com/p/how-much-d...

Matt Laslo (@askapol.bsky.social, @askapoluaps.bsky.social) didn’t get his credentials renewed to report from congress’ floors. Hear him out for the details: #ufosky #independentjournalists #journalism #mattlaslo #askapol youtu.be/_LmEMG1l1X4

BEWARE: Your “private” data is a commodity because Congress dithered during Web 1.0, 2.0. & 3.0. Now, Congressional Republicans are fighting any new AI regulations — even trying to quash state-passed laws. Full post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/sen-mark-w...

NEW @aoc.bsky.social: Marijuana rescheduling reduces one harm — but “doesn’t quite make all of the wrongs right” @mattlaslo.bsky.social's full interview & transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/aoc-marijuana-descheduling-doesnt-make-wrongs-right

NEW: Jamie Raskin calling Trump out for "unconstitutionally" raking in “hundreds of millions of dollars” Full interview & transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/raskin-trump-graft-emoluments-hundreds-millions

NEW @aoc.bsky.social: Marijuana rescheduling reduces one harm — but “doesn’t quite make all of the wrongs right” @mattlaslo.bsky.social's full interview & transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/aoc-marijuana-descheduling-doesnt-make-wrongs-right

psst: Full interview & transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/she-didnt-...

Pam Bondi contempt watch: "She needs to show up,” Dems fear former AG will skip out on Congress (again) Full interview & transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/she-didnt-...

NEW: Hegseth has ‘thinnest skin,’ mocks veteran and West Point grad, @RepPatRyanNY. Full interview & transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/pat-ryan-hegseth-thin-skin-revenge-tour

NEW EXCLUSIVE: Trump socialism: Ayanna Pressley says GOP “just trying to keep a seat" so letting Trump run wild Full post at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack. www.askapolpolitics.com/p/theyre-jus...

Trump socialism: Freedom Caucus Chair fine with Trump skimming profits off private business TrumpRX, 10% stake in Intel & 15% of chip makers' profits going to Feds. GOP socialism? “I haven’t put much thought into it,” Andy Harris tells @mattlaslo.bsky.social www.askapolpolitics.com/p/freedom-ca...

Hypocrisy watch: From TrumpRX to taking 10% stake in Intel, Rep. @beccabalintvt.bsky.social questions why Republicans are okay with Trump’s moves that “smack of socialism" My latest feature is live: www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

We’re such a shithole nation sometimes.