Reposted by BenCongressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 10hThis president’s priorities could not be clearer. 045
Reposted by BenCongressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 10hNew AI disinformation efforts are another in a long line of tactics used to disenfranchise Black voters. Ahead of this election, everyone MUST remain vigilant for disinformation and misinformation campaigns. Our vote is our voice, and we cannot let anyone take our power from us.nytimes.comBlack Voting Groups Prepare for Disinformation Campaigns in the Midterms (Gift Article)A new “propaganda playbook” aims to demystify common techniques used to target Black Americans, long a powerful voting bloc, with election-related disinformation. 1107
Reposted by BenDave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 17hI also think about Elon saying Biden's DOJ wouldn't prosecute Sam Bankman-Fried because he was a Dem donor... followed by Biden's DOJ nailing SBF, who now posts about how awesome Trump is so he can get a pardon. 9827136
Ben @benatlarge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Best quote of the day regarding Schmitt during Jack Smith’s congressional hearing: “He pulled the grenade and threw the pin.” 💣 - taraingesq on Threads 000
Reposted by BenJill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A good case from @dickpolman.bsky.social that this man’s selfish short-sightedness set us on path to where we are today. Excruciating insights on the wreckage of a legacy. dickpolman.substack.com/p/ralph-nade...dickpolman.substack.comRalph Nader is still a pariah. He deserves to be.Tilting the ‘00 race to Bush was his original sin. We’re still suffering the consequences. 23050896
Reposted by BenDaily Kos @dailykos.com · 29/09/2026Mike Johnson says Republicans’ plan for the next two years is “exactly what we have been doing already.” Please plan accordingly. Read more here: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026... 21915
Reposted by BenDave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026And the allegation here was that Smith made a shady trip to Atlanta, where he... got first row seats to an NBA game, I assume so that people wouldn't see he was there. 2487438
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Quinnipiac. Trump 34% approval. General ballot D+12. Trump job approval lowest for Quinnipiac since Jan 18, 2021. 919821
Reposted by BenAnn M. Lipton @annmlipton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Oh. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...hollywoodreporter.comYouTube and Meta Reverse Course, Will Accept ‘Musk’ Trailer AdThe Google unit says the ad was "temporarily restricted" while Meta calls it "an error." TikTok and X remain silent. 520645
Reposted by BenSahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Chuck Schumer calls the Jon Husted-led Ratepayer Protection Act “a toothless messaging bill” that Republicans know will fail, telegraphing Dems will block it. He calls it an “ineffectual participation trophy” that makes data center cost policies optional, says Ds want mandatory. 48716
Reposted by BenDaily Kos @dailykos.com · 29/09/2026It seems like the fact that things are getting hella dire for the GOP’s midterm election prospects may just have broken through the fog of war. Or, because we’re talking about Pete Hegseth, it’s more like it broke through the fog of nicotine pouches, cheap whiskey, and testosterone injections. 711446
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The funniest thing about the Schmitt rake stomp is that if it'd been a Dem we'd have a week of think pieces about how Dems lack of hoops literacy was alienating them from real America. 412640390
Reposted by BenSteve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Just a reminder that this is the same Sen. Schmitt who repeatedly claimed that Chief Judge Boasberg was receiving a disproportionate share of Trump-related cases because he confused the D.C. Superior Court (which has 62 judges) with the D.C. district court (which has 15). 1232566664
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026omg. yes, they actually have video of him at the game. when does marshall mcluhan walk out and dunk on sen schmitt? 29911170
Reposted by BenCongressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 29/09/2026ANOTHER two years of gutting health care, rubberstamping Trump's war of choice, and letting prices skyrocket? 1105
Reposted by BenCongressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Even the Trump-Vance administration estimates the change will cost drivers $1,600 more in fuel costs over the life of a vehicle — and that figure may not fully account for higher gas prices or tariff-taxes affecting the auto industry.npr.orgDemocrat Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump's rollback of fuel-economy standardsThe former transportation secretary says weaker fuel-economy standards could raise long-term costs for drivers and leave U.S. automakers further behind China. 645
Reposted by BenCongressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Rather than ending their illegal war that sent gas prices through the roof, the Trump-Vance administration is weakening fuel efficiency standards— which will only lead to consumers needing to fill up their tanks more. Great for Big Oil, but not Pennsylvania drivers!ibtimes.comTrump Slashes Fuel Economy Standards: Critics Warn Drivers Will Burn More Gas as Prices SoarCAFE standards, created following the 1970s energy crisis, regulate how far vehicles must travel on a gallon of fuel. 158
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There really is this rash of very weird GOP defenses. Like when Paxton said the guy didn’t do one day in prison. That’s a lie! I put him in for a hard 60 days! Or Marshall saying he didnt get the pregnant woman arrested for late bill. It was for not showing up for the lawsuit over the late bill! 491019154
Reposted by BenJim Lokay @jimlokay.com · 29/09/2026If you want to really know how the outrage machine gets fired up: 1. Schmitt plans to drop “bombshell” on Smith 2. Someone plants story that Schmitt is a Vance VP contender to run same day 3. Right-wing Twittersphere gets talking points 4. Schmitt steps in it 5. Scheduled tweets go out anyway 24040131042
Reposted by BenCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Gasoline will have a big impact on September CPI. EIA data show Sep YoY gasoline inflation is 36%. Diesel (not a line item in CPI) will be worse, at 68% YoY. (Diesel demand is half of gasoline by volume; shows up more on the PPI side, and/or embedded in inflation of other goods with lag in CPI) 825170
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Wow, good luck with this, Roger. I didn't have her arrested for owning me $50. I had her arrested for not showing up to court when I sued her for $50. kansasreflector.com/2026/09/28/r... 37798171
Reposted by BenAdam Bonin @adambonin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Two striking results in this week's Economist/YouGov tracker: asked if Trump has accomplished certain goals, even his own voters only give him credit for two: mass deportations and tariffs (which they disfavor). And when asked if he can successfully make a deal with Iran, they have strong doubts. 083
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Amazing the sides these guys put themselves on 16530114
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Sen. Roger Marshall says he didn't have the pregnant patient arrested over a $50 late bill. THAT'S OUTRAGEOUS AND DEFAMATORY!!! He had her arrested for not showing up to court when he sued her for being late for $50. 20614183
Reposted by BenSteve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Inflation from the Iran War is significantly higher for working and middle class Americans than for top earners. 815573
Reposted by BenNBC News @nbcnews.com · 28/09/2026It’s shaping up to be an expensive winter. Consumers are facing a flurry of added costs in the coming months: ballooning home heating prices, skyrocketing airfares, higher gas prices and package delivery surcharges.nbcnews.toThe Iran war will have a chilling effect on your wallet this winterSky-high airfare, rising gas prices and soaring home heating costs are all squeezing consumers heading into the holiday season. 76736
Reposted by BenDaily Kos @dailykos.com · 29/09/2026The White House app reportedly tracks your location and includes a keylogger. Don’t download it. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...dailykos.comTrump team wants to control the news—and track your every moveThe White House now wants to embed itself in your phone with its official app. 22718
Reposted by BenRichard M. Nixon @dicknixon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I was not expecting this, but it is smart. 1423928
Reposted by BenDavid Nir @davidnir.com · 28/09/2026This move will only draw more attention to the story. Takedown notice sometimes succeed in removing third-party ads b/c stations may conclude the risks of a defamation suit are too high. But they're immune from liability for defamation for *candidate* ads, which this one is. #StreisandEffectkansasreflector.comRoger Marshall alleges defamation in new ad about former Kansas patient arrested while in debt • Kansas ReflectorLawyers for U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, a Republican running for reelection, sent his opponent a cease-and-desist letter demanding the Democrat stop airing an ad featuring one of the senator’s former pa... 29560141
Reposted by BenRyan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026How clear is it that Trump's taxpayer funded ads are illegal? I explain why it is 10/10 clear. Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official. GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes. 12233541060
Reposted by BenCongressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Because Trump refuses to end his illegal war of choice in Iran, American families are going to be feeling even more of a squeeze heading into the holidays. 096
Reposted by BenThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 28/09/2026The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins that the agency posted on social media in support of immigration enforcement.washingtonpost.comNFL to DHS: No, you can’t use highlights to promote immigration enforcementNFL asks DHS to remove video 411628
Reposted by BenDan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Russell Brand, who's awaiting trial in London next month on rape and sexual assault charges, will moderate a panel at DC's MAHA summit tomorrow on reforming a U.S. health agency 22425931060
Reposted by BenCongressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Trump wants to expel warmongers from our government? Is he planning to resign?? 43915
Reposted by BenIsaac (proud small hat wearer) Gantwerk Mayer @isaacgantwerkmayer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026this is why i’m not interested in “Bibi told Trump to do this war so it’s Bibi’s fault.” Bibi had told every president since Clinton to bomb Iran. It’s the President’s job to know when a foreign leader is being a bloodthirsty idiot and NOT LISTEN TO THAT GUY. This war is because of Trump. 14530132
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The most amazing thing is that this is like a page 29 story across the US 23855232
Reposted by BenBrian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Notable that these moves involve usurpations of Congress's constitutional prerogatives. Could be good reasons that this sort of presidential unilateralism is illegal. www.wsj.com/economy/trum...wsj.comThe Moves That Backfired on Trump and Drove Interest Rates and Inflation HigherThe president’s own agenda has helped undermine promises to fix the economy and get the deficit under control. 826775
Reposted by BenMark Histed @markhisted.org · 27/09/2026Doing the January 6th Commission but for DOGE could splash this on TV and social media for weeks. Imagine the impact. 6308100
Reposted by BenMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Isn't it nice when there's something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheUnredactedEPSTEIN-Files 880329858290
Reposted by BenAndy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Russia said exactly the same about Ukraine in 2014 - just before sending infantry, tank, airborne and air defence units into Ukraine's Donbas in August 2014. Russia said the same thing again about Ukraine in January 2022 - just before attempting the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. 10270123
Reposted by BenTimothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 27/09/2026"Obama tried to freeze Fox out" is a complete lie and it's incredible that Jake Tapper feels the need to both-sides this 891389278
Reposted by BenJill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Unnerving @washingtonpost.com exclusive: US and Russia worked in secret to remove "a range of provisions designed to safeguard the use of artificial intelligence in weapons." For instance, leave targeting to AI, no human review required. Gift link 🎁 wapo.st/4yWadkRwapo.stU.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global AI weapons pactThe two nations weakened a range of safeguards in a landmark U.N. effort to try to regulate the use of lethal autonomous weaponry. The global negotiations earlier this month marked the furthest progre... 38618404
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026this guy doesn’t seem to know what insurance is 941241170
Reposted by BenPete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026U.S. manufacturing jobs are down under Trump, including in the auto industry. His strategy failed, and so will this. Lowering standards will accelerate what he has already been doing: handing the clean tech future to China and forcing Americans to pay more at the pump. 3162692766
Reposted by BenDavid Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Trump's trying to kill the shift to EVs at a time when you can't afford gas because of him.nytimes.comTrump Administration Plans to Gut Clean Car Rules (Gift Article)New fuel-economy standards, which President Trump said he finalized Saturday, would kill a federal effort to speed the transition to electric vehicles. 611749
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Not many will see this particular nonsense. But the spray of this nonsense is a big part of why Trump is flatlining. The only way he is able to react to public anger/disappointment is by a self-salving acting out. People see him yelling it: I care about myself, not you. Fuck you, people. Sad! 928150
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Your Moment of Trump Zen talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/your-... 918933
Reposted by BenJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Former PA minister details Sinwar’s pre-Oct. 7 warning to Israel of coming ‘earthquake’ www.timesofisrael.com/former-pa-mi...timesofisrael.comFormer PA minister details Sinwar’s pre-Oct. 7 warning to Israel of coming ‘earthquake’Sufian Abu Zaida says secret Israel-Hamas talks were nearing deal for 4 Israeli captives when Hamas chief told him to convey ominous message word for word, shows his handwritten note; Israeli security... 39019