Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Cornell University has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates to lead a "comprehensive independent review" into how the school "prevents and responds to sexual harassment, sexual assault and related misconduct on campus.” abcnews.com/US/cornell-t...abcnews.comCornell taps former deputy AG Sally Yates to lead independent reviewCornell University has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how Cornell responds to sexual assault cases. 29058981398
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026It's almost like putting a quack anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist in charge of the nation's health policy has consequences. "The United States has now had more measles deaths in the past two years than we have had in the previous three decades combined...": www.ms.now/news/pennsyl...ms.nowPennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the U.S.The state has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, health officials said Monday, making it the largest outbreak in the U.S. in more than three decades. 21952222302
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 07/10/2026Billionaires are fleeing California. The tax agency is preparing to chase them. politi.co/3VVX39jpolitico.comBillionaires are fleeing California. The tax agency is preparing to chase them. politi.co/3VVX39jBillionaires are fleeing California. The tax agency is preparing to chase them. politi.co/3VVX39j 259014
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 24/09/2026The world wants to secure AI. It may have to try without the US.dlvr.itThe world wants to secure AI. It may have to try without the US.Proposals for global AI protections and guardrails abound this week at the U.N. General Assembly, but they can’t do much without the U.S. on board. 54214
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 24/09/2026Judge throws out Trump lawsuit over wayward 2024 poll in Iowadlvr.itJudge throws out Trump lawsuit over wayward 2024 poll in IowaThe president vows an appeal as the drive to seek damages for state survey flounders in courts. 310229
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 23/09/2026According to our latest poll, just a quarter of American respondents said Trump was right to impose new tariffs on Canada last month – while nearly three quarters of Canadians backed Carney’s decision to retaliate.👇 🔗 politi.co/4h9T0yw 67920
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"Since the federal takeover, he spends four nights a week pedaling his bike up and down the same streets, recording agents as they arrest his neighbors. On the scene, he lists rights for people getting arrested and asks if they’d like him to contact anyone..." www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...washingtonpost.comHe worked at NASA. Now he tails federal law enforcement on D.C. streets.A group that has tracked the activity of federal officers since the president’s crackdown has previously been private about the effort. 162101573379
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 16/09/2026Poll: Americans say there’s a serious risk of AI destroying humanitydlvr.itPoll: Americans say there’s a serious risk of AI destroying humanityA new POLITICO Poll finds that a plurality of Americans favor pausing the development of more advanced AI models, and 63 percent say the technology poses at least a moderate risk of destroying humanity. 10369
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Vote like your life depends on it. Because it does. 271113853525
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026abcnews.com/Health/famil...abcnews.comFamily of Texas pregnant woman who died sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleges denied abortion led to deathThe family of a pregnant woman who died sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others on Tuesday, claiming she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life. 722772800
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/09/2026OOF -- Enten details how Trump went from +2 on Russia-Ukraine in 2024 to -33 (!) now, and how Zelenskyy polls among Americans at +13 compared to Trump's -18 (in other words, Zelenskyy is 31 points more popular in America than Trump!) 1263418911
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 16/09/2026'We absolutely can’t surrender,' Guthrie says of AI race with Chinadlvr.it'We absolutely can’t surrender,' Guthrie says of AI race with ChinaThe House Energy and Commerce chair warned against adopting European-style regulations that would hinder the tech industry. 13112
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialSenator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 04/09/2026Two years ago today, an unspeakable tragedy struck Apalachee High School. I’m thinking of the victims, their families, and the entire Apalachee community as we remember the four souls we lost. I will never stop working to end gun violence and make our schools and communities safe for every child. 27419
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 23/08/2026At "Rally for Democracy" protest in Mount Kisco New York, Aug 22 2026: 7248351036
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 23/08/2026Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuationsdlvr.itWildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations“Please get out if you can right now,” the sheriff said. 25728
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I wonder if there's ever been a political movement before that claimed that immigrants were all carriers of diseases and therefore needed to be removed from society? Eh, it was probably a really positive movement, not one associated with evil in any way 1803829865
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialJoy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Keep slugging, freedom and justice fans! 831174
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 24/08/2026Data centers’ ‘oh s--t’ momentdlvr.itData centers’ ‘oh s--t’ momentSome industry leaders fear voter backlash is turning into a lasting political crisis. 65216
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialThe Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social · 14/08/2026TONIGHT: Sarah Blaskey, investigative reporter for The Washington Post, talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.washingtonpost.comTrump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House constructionThe price tag is much larger than what has been previously reported, according to a Post review of confidential contracts, and taxpayers would cover most of it. 2516360
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 14/08/2026ICE keeps racking up losses at the appeals courts on mandatory detentiondlvr.itICE keeps racking up losses at the appeals courts on mandatory detentionA 7th appeals court ruled against the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. 710622
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Phang: What I want is the DOJ to follow the law. And what we have seen time and time again is this act of concealment and cover up by this DOJ to not release this information. I also want the files that Todd Blanche continues to sit on. 7541261126
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 14/08/2026The Trump administration is reducing legal pathways for immigrant kids to stay in the USdlvr.itThe Trump administration is reducing legal pathways for immigrant kids to stay in the USA flurry of Justice Department rulings are starting to impact the deportation proceedings of thousands of children. 72717
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 14/08/2026So thrilled to learn that our podcast Burn Order has won an Edward R. Murrow award! Thank you to the Radio Television Digital News Association @rtdna.bsky.social If you haven't listened to Burn Order yet, you can listen for free here, get transcripts of episodes, etc: www.ms.now/rachel-maddo... 1803076564
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 14/08/2026Russell Fry backs Darline Graham for Senate in South Carolinadlvr.itRussell Fry backs Darline Graham for Senate in South CarolinaGraham and Rep. Ralph Norman are racing to win influential endorsements from powerbrokers across the state ahead of the Aug. 25 GOP runoff. 655
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 14/08/2026Republicans think they’ve found a winning message in some battleground races: calling their opponents vegans. “There’s a masculinity aspect: Being a vegan is viewed as soft,” said one GOP strategist.politico.comRepublicans are attacking Democrats as vegans on the campaign trailIn a number of key battlegrounds, Republicans think they've found a potent culture-war issue. 249513173
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 14/08/2026American missionary abducted in Niger returned to US custodydlvr.itAmerican missionary abducted in Niger returned to US custodyRideout was kidnapped back in October from outside his home in the West African country. 4227
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 14/08/2026BBC seeks to subpoena Trump family members in defamation suitdlvr.itBBC seeks to subpoena Trump family members in defamation suitThe British broadcaster says Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have relevant knowledge about the president’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021. 815246
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 14/08/2026Trump-appointed regulator OKs banking license for Trump-linked crypto firmdlvr.itTrump-appointed regulator OKs banking license for Trump-linked crypto firmThe decision would give new powers and federal credibility to a venture in which the president and his family retain a substantial financial interest. 206338
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 14/08/2026Trump has a plan to break China’s mineral grip. It needs workers first.dlvr.itTrump has a plan to break China’s mineral grip. It needs workers first.A White House spending pledge is no "quick fix" in reviving a worker-starved sector that’s key to challenging China’s global monopoly on critical minerals 19137
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialNational Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 31/07/2026Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across the middle Mississippi Valley and Ozarks. Isolated severe storms may also occur across the southern Plains and central/southern High Plains this afternoon through early evening. Visit weather.gov for more. 07015
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 31/07/2026EXCLUSIVE: In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche, he has now submitted to a federal judge unredacted emails & documents for the court’s review. I walk through the documents & explain how Blanche continues to violate the court order and the Epstein Files Transparency Act. youtu.be/oAEHQXlYWK0?...youtu.be🚨 AG Blanche HANDS Judge UNREDACTED Epstein Files In MY LAWSUIT!!!YouTube video by Katie Phang 33875382661
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialSenator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 24/07/2026There is one effective way to reduce the spread and severity of measles: Vaccination. And RFK Jr. has undermined it at every turn. He is a hazard to our health and must resign. 312737
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 24/07/2026Trump threatens new tariffs against EU over Google finedlvr.itTrump threatens new tariffs against EU over Google fineThe president’s social media post could signal a coming breach in last fall’s Turnberry agreement. 182611
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialSenator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 23/07/2026Like father like son. Caleb loves his Key Lime Pie! Thanks everybody for all the birthday wishes! 1021121
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 24/07/2026Inside the White House debate over what to do about Chinese AIdlvr.itInside the White House debate over what to do about Chinese AIThe Trump administration still searching for a coherent China AI strategy as top officials pursue competing approaches. 10188
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 06/06/2026“Common sense prairie populist” @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social says he's not afraid to roll up his sleeves to do the hard work in Congress. Fed-up Iowans are reeling from the destructive impacts of Trump’s economic policies and are ready for change. youtu.be/Ck6SzHPhGQw?...youtu.beTrump REBUKED as He Gets RACE HE FEARED…IN IOWA!!!YouTube video by Katie Phang 12682202
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 06/06/2026www.reuters.com/world/albani...reuters.com'Albania is not for sale', protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetlandThousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana late on Thursday in the largest protest this week against a plan by a company linked to President Donald Trump's son-in-law to build a luxury reso... 742673664
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 06/06/2026How Tom Homan became Trump’s go-to negotiator in immigration battlesdlvr.itHow Tom Homan became Trump’s go-to negotiator in immigration battlesThe decision to deploy the border czar to Newark reflects a playbook the administration is increasingly relying on. 10205
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 06/06/2026Nancy Mace knows her Epstein vote screwed her with Trump. She doesn’t care.dlvr.itNancy Mace knows her Epstein vote screwed her with Trump. She doesn’t care.In her run for South Carolina governor she’s battling several controversies and headwinds — including the president endorsing her opponent. 145310
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 06/06/2026What happens when local journalism dies? Communities remain in the dark and politicians aren't held accountable. My latest on Substack: substack.com/@katiephang/...substack.comThe Watchdog Is On Life SupportWhat happens when the local paper dies 661965648
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 06/06/2026The lawsuits that could give AI its ‘Big Tobacco’ momentdlvr.itThe lawsuits that could give AI its ‘Big Tobacco’ momentLitigation attacking chatbots as dangerous products are opening a new frontier in legal fights against tech. 45710
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialSenator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 06/06/202682 years ago, the beaches of Normandy were stormed by thousands of brave servicemembers to wipe fascism from the face of the earth. May we honor their courage and the sacrifice they made in defense of our freedoms. 715439
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 06/06/2026RFK Jr.’s movement was supposed to save the GOP’s majorities. It’s not even in the game.dlvr.itRFK Jr.’s movement was supposed to save the GOP’s majorities. It’s not even in the game.Make America Healthy Again groups have endorsed only one candidate in a competitive congressional race. 84010
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 28/04/2026Florida Rep. Daniel Webster announces retirementdlvr.itFlorida Rep. Daniel Webster announces retirementWebster joins a growing number of Republican lawmakers not seeking reelection this cycle. 95019
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 28/04/2026Carr throws ABC licenses into jeopardy in clash with Disneydlvr.itCarr throws ABC licenses into jeopardy in clash with DisneyThe filing does not mention the latest Kimmel uproar, and instead nods to long-running complaints about Disney’s diversity policies. 62411
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialMolly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 08/03/2026The funniest thing in the world is Donald trump threatening to stop legislating. Oh no more tax cuts for billionaires! Oh well! 562128290
Reposted by @bpsams83.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 03/03/2026U.S. closes its Saudi, Kuwait embassies as it urges Americans to flee Middle Eastdlvr.itU.S. closes its Saudi, Kuwait embassies as it urges Americans to flee Middle EastThe warning comes as Iran retaliates against a joint U.S.-Israeli attack that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top Iranian officials on Saturday. 195721