Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialJordan Wood @jordanwood.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Elon Musk’s super PAC is about to cross $1,500,000 to re-elect Susan Collins. Her response so far: “I wasn’t aware.” Not aware? Senator, it’s a public filing. Stop gaslighting us. 32985307
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Instead of an energy ceasefire, Putin has launched a massive campaign across Ukraine targeting six different energy sites. This is known in international law as perfidy, and it's a signature Putin move. In this case enabled by Trump. 11486216
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/10/2026Stacey Abrams @staceyabrams.com , voting rights advocate, New York Times best-selling author, and political leader is now scheduled to speak at our Virtual & Accessible Get Out the Vote Rally on October 17th, 7pm ET! 3591164
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 12/10/2026"It’s generally illegal for executive branch officials to play a role in awarding contracts that would have a direct impact on their own finances..." www.propublica.org/article/geor...propublica.orgThe Pentagon Gave $350 Million in Contracts to a Firm Closely Tied to a Senior Defense Department OfficialThe top Pentagon official left Alvarez & Marsal Capital after ProPublica started looking into his financial ties. The contracts with a related company are another example of firms close to the Trump a... 1152008877
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 12/10/20267/ I spell out war through weakness here: snyder.substack.com/p/war-throug...snyder.substack.comWar Through WeaknessTrump’s Superpower Suicide in Iran and Russia 14498129
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 12/10/20266/ In other words, Trump makes the world more dangerous by extending two wars and gets nothing in return, not even for himself (unless there was a side deal, which can’t be ruled out). 15718111
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 12/10/20261/ It looks like Putin told Trump that Ukraine was causing high gas prices, a lie that is convenient for Trump. 301456366
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialPeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 11/10/2026A case study in how the Trump White House circulates selective documents out of context that then get amplified in the right-wing media ecosphere to fuel conspiracy theories meant to undercut the criminal investigations into Trump. By Charlie Savage www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/u...nytimes.comHow the White House Manufactured a Narrative About a Trump Aide’s Call LogsA release of selected records from the classified documents inquiry is a case study in how omitting context can create political ammunition. 17828
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialPeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Federal Homeland Security agents execute a search warrant at the home of Ilhan Omar, the kind of investigative step the Justice Department has long shied away from so close to an election. Devlin Barrett @haleaziz.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/u...nytimes.comFederal Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan OmarThe search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates. 146722
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 12/10/2026European intelligence agencies warn that Russian military intelligence is plotting to assassinate European arms executives supplying Ukraine, increasingly using organised crime networks.yacnews.comRussia stepping up plots to kill European arms executives, five intelligence agencies sayEuropean intelligence agencies warn that Russian military intelligence is plotting to assassinate European arms executives supplying Ukraine. German authorities have arrested two suspected Russian ope... 13253126
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialDave Troy @davetroy.com · 12/10/2026However any value such strikes may bring to information warfare operations is speculative and unproven. Our assessment is to not diminish the threat Russian information operations still pose, and to continue fighting on both of these fronts as if they are separate, if interrelated, concerns. 1255
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Everything about the raid on Rep. Omar’s residence is shameful. Everyone involved should lose their jobs. For a start. 593603732
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialDave Troy @davetroy.com · 12/10/2026🟡 UPDATE: The Trump administration has moved to investigate Rep. Ilhan Omar, a political opponent who will appear on the ballot on November 3. Our election risk assessment remains at 'elevated' — bookmark the tracker for updates and the latest news. election2026.america2.newselection2026.america2.newsThe Election 2026 Risk Report: a live, sourced risk trackerA sourced, sober read on real risks to the 2026 U.S. midterms, from casting ballots through counting, certification and the seating of Congress on Jan. 3, 2027. 03714
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 12/10/2026Federal authorities searched the D.C. home of Rep. Ilhan Omar in what appears to be the type of action that law enforcement officials have typically avoided so close to an election in the past. The Minnesota Democrat is up for reelection.washingtonpost.comFederal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s D.C. homeHomeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, executed the search. 144914
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialAndreas 🇨🇦 Fella 💙 #AbolishICE, #SlavaUkraini @andreasor.bsky.social · 12/10/2026👇👇👇 25921
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/10/2026The airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, was struck again on Sunday, a day after the Iran-backed Houthi militia carried out the deadliest attack in the kingdom in over a decade. The Houthis said Saudi aircraft also hit the airport in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Sunday.nyti.msSaudi and Yemeni Airports Hit in New Round of StrikesThe airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, was struck a day after suffering a devastating attack. The Houthis said Saudi aircraft hit the Yemeni capital’s airport. 116128
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialFOX 11 Los Angeles @foxla.bsky.social · 10/10/2026A local emergency has been declared in Newport Beach and all beaches and piers closed as Tropical Storm Rachel brings severe coastal flooding and dangerous surf to Orange County.bit.lyNewport Beach closes all beaches as Tropical storm Rachel sparks flooding emergencyA local emergency has been declared in Newport Beach and all beaches and piers closed as Tropical Storm Rachel brings severe coastal flooding and dangerous surf to Orange County. 001
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialKTLA 5 @ktla.com · 10/10/2026All beaches, piers in Newport Beach closed until further notice due to floodingktla.comAll beaches, piers in Newport Beach closed until further notice due to flooding Newport Beach officials said Saturday morning that all city beaches and piers are closed until further notice due to ongoing flooding. “Stay away from [all city beaches and piers]. Flooding a… 173
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialMei 🪽 @meidotwav.bsky.social · 02/09/2026treat your body like a data center. consume as much water, art and literature as possible. upset local municipalities with your existence. 50167845505
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialBruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I’d rather be a human who can function 810015
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialPeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Holding a public execution would put the United States in the category of Iran, Afghanistan, North Korea and Somalia. There were 17 public executions around the world last year confirmed by Amnesty International, 6 in Afghanistan and 11 in Iran. 89244
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialPeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Trump loves a spectacle—a military parade down DC streets, the biggest fireworks display ever, a cage match on the South Lawn. Now his administration plans another unprecedented exhibition, but with a macabre twist: livestreaming a firing squad execution. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/u...nytimes.comFor Trump, a Firing Squad on Livestream Becomes the Latest SpectacleThe idea seemed to surprise even some inside the Trump administration. 1910230
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10/10/2026Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty “an attack” on human dignity a day after senior Church officials pointedly condemned the decision by the U.S. Defense Department to live-stream the execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.washingtonpost.comPope criticizes death penalty after Hegseth announces public executionPope Leo XIV called the death penalty “an attack” on human dignity a day after senior Church officials condemned the Pentagon’s plans to live-stream an execution of Nidal Malik Hasan. 522974
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialNicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Trump is openly siding with Putin, blaming Ukraine's self-defense rather than Russia's aggression for the war, and telling Ukraine to surrender. Worth calling it out every time. But hardly new. Ambushing Zelensky in DC, aping Russian propaganda, and insisting it's Ukraine's fault was March 2025.ms.nowTrump’s handling of Ukraine proves Russian propaganda is workingAs Carl von Clausewitz wrote in the 19th century, “the aggressor is always peace-loving. ... He would prefer to take over our country unopposed.” 1831789
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 10/10/2026In @nytopinion.nytimes.com If A.I. programs “cannot be trusted to work within the law, the companies should not release them,” the editorial board writes. “If the programs break the law, the companies should face the consequences.”nyti.msOpinion | A.I. Companies Say They Aren’t Responsible for Their Unpredictable Products. Don’t Believe Them.A.I. giants must operate under our laws. 1215947
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialdarth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 09/10/2026the SI*force peace prize *sycophantic idiocracy 101447
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialEliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 10/10/2026It's helpful when they make their loyalty signal so obvious you can immediately spot the bootlickers. 938469
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10/10/2026Waves pummeled south-facing beaches in Southern California, flooding communities as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches the West Coast. In Long Beach, waves breached a bulkhead, flooding homes and nearby streets, according to the Long Beach Post and videos.washingtonpost.comLarge waves pummel Southern California coast, flooding homesCommunities are seeing effects as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches the West Coast. 02114
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 10/10/2026The answer is for Ukraine to intensify and expand its attacks on Russian fuel infrastructure. Allied nations need to mobilise all resources to help Ukraine survive winter, protect energy infrastructure and ensure it has the means to sustain its defence. #StrongerTogether 49732236
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialdarth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 10/10/2026not about the oil lol that is typical bullshit 42386
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10/10/2026Column by Philip Kennicott: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s promise to live-stream the execution by firing squad of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will implicate the U.S. military in a spectacle degrading to its reputation worldwide.washingtonpost.comColumn | This 1814 painting captures the moral gravity of public executionsAs most countries know, dramatizing the absolute power of the state almost always humanizes the condemned. 48926
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10/10/2026Breaking news: Hurricane Isaias made landfall late Friday near Destin, Florida, as a high-end Category 2 storm, as the National Hurricane Center warned of “life threatening storm surge” that was already affecting the Gulf Coast.washingtonpost.comHurricane Isaias makes landfall in FloridaThe storm hit the Florida coast as a high-end Category 2 storm. These cities could be hit hardest. 1188
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 10/10/2026Trump isn’t good at keeping secrets, Marc Elias says. “Donald Trump usually tells us exactly how he is going to try to subvert democracy.” Your vote is a target. Keep watch: demdock.com/3TOn1e8 11463168
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Zelenskyy says Trump has betrayed Ukraine. 1101124644515
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 09/10/2026Trump’s deal to buy Russian diesel from Putin just weeks before the midterms funnels money directly into Russia’s war machine. Trump is now facing calls for Congress to block the deal and impeach him. Meanwhile, energy analysts say it’s unlikely to even make a dent in fuel prices.meidasnews.comTrump Announces Russian Diesel Deal Ahead of MidtermsTrump campaigned against foreign oil. 64255742562
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialSenator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 09/10/2026Putin throws lifeline to try to save Trump in the midterms. In return, American dollars go to Russia and get put toward killing innocent Ukrainians. Trump/Russia right out in the open. www.dailymail.com/news/article...dailymail.comPutin throws Trump midterm lifeline as Russia agrees to supply dieselDonald Trump announced today that Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply the US with hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel. 26222521015
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/10/2026"Ripping out these protected bike lanes against the will of Toronto city council is a colossal waste of $48 million. The province’s own experts know it will not ease traffic congestion, it will put people’s lives at risk…” One of the stupidest things I’ve ever seen any politician do to any city.cbc.caOntario will officially begin removing Toronto bike lanes on Tuesday | CBC NewsOntario will begin removing bike lanes from a stretch on Bloor Street W. in Etobicoke on Tuesday, the Ministry of Transportation says. 45880309
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialBruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Elon Musk loves Canadian separatism. Thankfully, this great country doesn’t. (I suggested much stronger versions of this headline but we are a reputable paper, and I accept that.) www.thestar.com/opinion/elon...thestar.comBruce Arthur: Elon Musk loves Canadian separatism. He could help further unite our countryWhat a week for the idea of breaking Canada apart. Quebec doesn’t want a separation referendum at the moment, but had enough of a multi-party electoral logjam that the Parti 712623
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialFaine Greenwood @faineg.com · 09/10/2026nationalize everything Elon Musk owns. 742974611
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialLaura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 09/10/2026“If you don’t like public executions just don’t watch it” says the crowd trying to ban drag shows and books 4083522110601
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialPeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026"One thing that struck me, listening to Trump at each of his six stops, was how little joy the President seemed to take from the exercise," writes @sbg1.bsky.social. "This 2026 Trump is not nearly so much of a happy warrior." www.newyorker.com/preview/arti...newyorker.comThe Dumocrats Are Coming for Trump, and All He Can Do Is Call Them NamesA report from the President’s campaign tour through the formerly safe precincts of red America. 66512
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/10/2026Trump talks about Canada just like he talks about Iran: "Canada has been very difficult to deal with. Canada would like to make a deal, but we're not satisfied." 166891216
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 07/10/2026Senator Susan Collins, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the midterms, clashed with the Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over President Trump, ICE and more. Here are five takeaways from the debate in Maine, a crucial state in the battle for Senate control.nyti.msTakeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy JacksonSenator Susan Collins, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the midterms, clashed with the Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over President Trump, ICE and more. 74610
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Yes, the White House sometimes serves as a branch Kremlin press office, which would be humiliating for anyone who had the slightest hint of patriotism or for that matter personal dignity. 561471528
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialMatthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026It feels crazy to need to write this, but journalists should not be arrested because the president doesn’t like the way they report on the sizes of his crowds. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...mediamatters.orgTrump keeps demanding criminal punishment for reporting he dislikes — including about his crowd sizes 16661177
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialMaine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com · 06/10/202610/6 The story of Senator Susan Collins refusing to meet with 17 female Maine elected officials who went to DC to talk to her about Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination #maine #MEpolitics 5406178
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/10/2026Trump shouts out Russ Vought and then says, ominously, "we have some big surprises coming up in a few weeks, right Russ? He's gonna be one of the important people in the history of our country." 56132021130
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 07/10/2026In the Americas, after Brazil, Mexico is next on the US-Israel-Russia agenda. Disinfo networks are already targeting the current government while pro-Israel politicians are amplified. If Mexico is destabilised & subordinated, Canada will be the prized target for the trifecta. 1718579
Reposted by @coover-now5.bsky.socialDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 07/10/2026Election deniers want the Trump administration to use false claims that voting machines are compromised as justification to seize voting machines. They believe that the commerce secretary already has authority to do that — a view that legal experts say is way off base: demdock.com/4BaDLxl 17418192
