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“This memo is talking about turning internal homeland security into a regular Defense Department activity, which it is not. This is not normal.” https://trib.al/RRVIYDw

Victims of what is being called a $140 million Ponzi scheme aimed at Christians and "America First MAGA patriots," are eagerly hoping for a return of their money, reports ABC News.

Friends, family and fans of Afa Ah Loo — who was shot and killed during a protest — clapped and hooted Friday for each of his creations that others helped finish after his death.

In January, just 44% of Black voters disapproved of Trump’s presidency; as of early July, 72% did. His approval rating with young voters now stands at just 28%—down 27 points in just six months. https://trib.al/4hyi27J

Donald Trump’s agenda has been consumed by his chaotic tariffs, a war on the civil service and attacks on the Fed. The dangers of his approach are starting to percolate into the economic data, as these charts illustrate

The vaccines' lack of timely shipment has been linked to the Trump admin's brutal cuts to foreign aid programs, as well as the annihilation of the US Agency for International Development.

The Miami Herald reports: “Rainfall seeped through the edges of the facility as the roofs and walls trembled. Drips leaked from above a door frame. The water spread under poles hoisting the Florida and U.S. flags.” https://trib.al/esvxjNw

Not voting has consequences too…

Trump's honeymoon is over as his future takes a 'gruesome' turn: analyst

New laws that kick in July 1: Boosting the number of teachers, opioid treatment oversight and more

IAEA chief says Iran could be enriching uranium within months reut.rs/4noIVyv

💀 Russia loses 1,220 soldiers over past day

🏳️‍🌈 "The long-discussed and often trite ‘is Pride still a protest?’ conversation, has a clear and present answer this year — fuck yes." https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/

Abcarian: RFK Jr. is dismantling trust in vaccines, the crown jewel of American public health

Trump’s ICE targeting noncriminals, like the nursing student detained in Colorado, here’s how we know (Editorial) https://trib.al/xxgVNGH

Multiple polls have shown a downward trend in President Donald Trump's approval rating in recent days.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was skewered at a Senate committee hearing by Jacky Rosen (NV-D) after trying to get out of a question with a 'smirk.'

Why is Donald Trump supporting Israel’s war in Iran? nyer.cm/Mv1Uvl2

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At least five women have died as a result of abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

After a college student finally found a treatment that worked for his ulcerative colitis, UnitedHealthcare decided it wouldn’t pay for the costly drugs. His fight to get coverage exposed the insurer’s hidden procedures for rejecting claims. (Published Feb. 2023)

This is wrong. This is illegal. This is un-American.

POCAN: You said the president supports the big bill passed out the House. You also said the president doesn't support cutting Medicare. VOUGHT: Correct POCAN: In the bill, there's a $500b cut that gets triggered to Medicare. You might want to take a look at that provision.

Well, not quite all of them. But it will be a start.

great, provocative column from larry tye on what it took to defeat the american nightmare of joe mccarthy and the ism that bears his name. along these lines, may i also point you to the 2nd season of my podcast, “ultra”: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

San Diego. Minneapolis. The urgency is showing and I’ve never been this confident that the people will win. I’ve never been this proud to be an American. From the bottom-up is how we fix this. We walk in fear but we walk together. Thank you. We have a role to play where we can. We all get to choose.

"It's a Yes or No Question"

#booksky

In Iowa 430 people suffer from cystic fibrosis like my son. In Iowa 20, 000. people are diagnosed with cancer every year. Come on Iowa, don't take this crap ! We have worked all our lives paying into programs like Medicaid & Medicare. Really, the tooth fairy ? youtu.be/gqdwSLKE554?...

We all need a laugh @stephaniesalazar.bsky.social @nicholehiltz.bsky.social @luckyshitt.bsky.social @aaronfrizzle.bsky.social @kimmyifuplease.bsky.social @polititakes.bsky.social @misb.bsky.social

"Every government does profiles of the other leaders. Donald Trump, the headline of his profile: Donald Trump is a chump." @rahmemanuel.bsky.social talks China, tariffs, and more with @timmiller.bsky.social on the latest Bulwark Podcast:

Fun to watch this implode (Important caveat the richest man in the world has messed up the federal government in ways, We have almost no concept of yet.)

Protect! That we must say it is one thing. That major companies are retreating from Pride is another. That the DoD is stripping names of trailblazing civil rights leaders like Harvey Milk from Navy vessels is rebuke. Diversity is strength. Why is it so reviled? @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social

"They stood, diplomas in hand, having met every standard of physical endurance, academic excellence, and military discipline. But when the time came for the US Air Force Academy’s class of 2025 to commission as second lieutenants, 3 cadets were quietly held back..." www.advocate.com/news/transge...

BREAKING: Chief Judge James Boasberg finds that those people sent to CECOT under the Alien Enemies Act on March 15-16 had their due process rights violates and certifies them as a class. He orders that the government "facilitate" the ability for them to seek habeas relief.

POCAN: Is the federal govt currently spending less this year than it did last year? VOUGHT: No, it's not POCAN: Part of that is because you've sent us a recession package worth $9b that goes after Big Bird and Cookie Monster, but you've added $200b to Defense and Homeland Security.

It's the era where history doesn't matter to the people in charge like it used to.

I’d be up for an army of #DarkBrandon clones beating Drumpy to an orange pulp a la Agent Smith in the Matrix #Clonetastic ⚙️ #Bidenclone 🤖 #DeepState 🫆

wow -- even GOP Rep. Womack isn't happy that OMB DIrector Vought hasn't provided a budget proposal (note that Vought basically says he's too busy to do it)

Science matters!

from today's post, about Piss-Drunk Pete Kegstand's asinine order to the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. please read the whole thing, thanks! link is here: bit.ly/3ZeYK0z (and as always, there's a longer excerpt in the alt text)

More information on this despicable case here: thehill.com/homenews/sta...