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COMING UP: Preliminary hearing before magistrate judge Faruqui in the criminal case of former FBI agents charged with false statements to Congress and obstruction. Things could get very interesting... I'm here in the media room for @lawfaremedia.org. Follow along!

Did you know we’re below the minimum recommended amount of oil, and just barely above the *statutory minimum* in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve? Lowest level since 1982, and gas is still through the roof. What happens when the war in Iran kicks back off?

For several days I have been hearing rumors of an ICE detainee death that ICE was not reporting. I've just learned a local journalist has confirmed it and will publish soon. Now I read this and see there are actually TWO deaths ICE is not reporting. www.daylightsandiego.org/ice-detainee...

As the midterms approach, I would just remind everyone that US politics has become increasingly parliamentary and that what matters most is the *number* of Ds or Rs, not the idiosyncrasies or ideological quirks of individual candidates. If you want D outcomes, vote D up & down the ticket.

Today is the anniversary of being told by an FBI agent that I was about to be federally indicted. I tried to look for pictures from that day but all there is the tableau of full-body stress hives all over my back. 0/10, take better pictures future Kat

Last year today was one of the scariest days of my life. We initially called a lawyer who wanted to work with feds to arrange a perp walk. Kat told that guy to fuck himself. Thank God for the National Lawyer's Guild, who Kat called right after. They were ready to fight the bullshit on zero notice.

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This is mostly true. I was in shock and said if the FBI was going to come arrest me then fucking do it already. Ben was the one who held my hand and told that lawyer to fuck off. But YES. We LOVE the NLG. They found me my lawyers and I will owe all of them my life.

If I don't get at least twenty emails, I will be very disappointed in all of you.

yup.

“It’s going to be 56-44 in the Senate.”

New rule: You can’t ask for two trillion dollars if you’re uncertain and cavalier about the fact that your product might end humanity while making the lives of millions unbearable in the process.

“Zakaria posed a question with direct implications for India's national security: ‘Were India to find itself in another crisis with Pakistan, would it want its armed forces to be utterly dependent on a US satellite system controlled by Trump and Musk?’”

Show us your “I voted” stickers!!!!

I don't think I ever watched an episode of Star Trek (science fiction isn't my thing), but I thought casting a Russian while the Cold War was still raging, to make the point that humans would get along better in the future, was a lovely touch.

The Five has included multiple segments about Trump's odd comments about men's bodies. Jessica Tarlov, the liberal voice on the show, said that most voters are concerned with the affordability crisis not "back end deals."

Tonight I’m at an emergency town hall with UMaine United. As a UMaine alum and professor, I’m furious about UMaine’s recent statement about cuts to faculty and staff and am proud to stand in solidarity with my fellow educators, students, staff members, and union siblings. 1/2

During an interview with Roop Raj on a local Fox affiliate in Detroit, Michigan Trump made several misleading and false statements about the auto industry and U.S. manufacturing. I've included a brief fact check.

Israel is voting on whether to kick war criminal Netanyahu to the curb today. Here’s hoping.

I don't know how to say this in a kind way but I would probably just not spend $160 worth of yarn on a gift for a 4 year old.

The bad: measles cases in the U.S. are more than double what they were last year, with 96% of cases being unvaccinated. The good: Pennsylvania has so far administered 14,000 more vaccines this year than last. The dream: The anti-vax movement is deservedly shunned and everyone gets vaccinated.

NEW: I obtained the full Trumbull County file for Amy Acton's stepfather's 1974 charge which shows that he was indicted for incest involving his 16-year-old biological daughter in 1973./

Nobody... No one at all... Me: THE CANAANITE PANTHEON

🙄 “Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat, calling the move to extend voting hours unprecedented — though BOTH HE and Lula made the request…” (Emphasis added.) share.google/qD6fuXschfo1...

I watched COYOTE VS ACME and realized that most of the toon voices, including Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Road Runner, and Foghorn Leghorn were Eric Bauza. That man basically carried the whole show.

The Trump Presidential Library will have an entire wing devoted to Trump’s sworn denials.

This whole attack line has reminded me that for years there was no bottom to the GOP and as long as you doubled down, you’d get your presidency and your SCOTUS seat. Vivek is just following the established model.

Separated at Birth

Beyond disgusted by even more rape allegations against the President of the United States. "In total, more than 25 different women...have independently accused Donald Trump of rape, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct." Report w/ new details: democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

The only reason I can think of for this news not being absolutely everywhere is that large media orgs don’t want to be seen as putting their thumbs on the scales a week before election day. And that’s cowardly as shit.

I think the real question we all have is would the ballroom fit up Trump’s big fat ass? It’s a question for the universe like… How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop? Why is Donald Duck walking around with no pants? Are Bert and Ernie gay?

Washington state voters "why do all of our politicians cater to Boomers" Also Washington state voters:

“Why don’t they want our chemical filled snacks that we now sell in smaller portions for higher prices?”

If we can afford tax breaks for the richest people in this country, don't tell me we can't afford to pay public school teachers and support staff a living wage.

It’s going to be interesting to watch many Americans come to terms with the fact that Netanyahu is not The Only Problem

The persecution of @repilhan.bsky.social just days before an election is vile and politically-motivated. I'm leading 175 House Democrats in denouncing this. When we retake power, we have to seriously look at how we can stop these abuses of power — starting with the power of the purse.

First of all: thank you. This is necessary and important and good. Second: who tf is not signing on to this because I would like to have a little conversation.

Insane. Actually insane. Let’s make his money this year a waste, shall we?

Egyptian conspirators have a sensible approach to tomb curses in MADE FOR LOVE