Reposted by MarcomericanStella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 1hOne surprising thing from the Trump era is the level of cowardness and capitulation exhibited by institutions of power. Even in the face of evidence that pushback works and that the law is on their side, they continue to fall in line. It's a stain that will be hard to erase from history. 611241
Reposted by MarcomericanAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 1hGod everything is so DUMB. 541204224
Reposted by MarcomericanCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2h(Politico) - ABC programs are already tempering their election coverage ahead of the midterms to avoid angering President Donald Trump, a lawyer for the broadcast company told a federal judge on Tuesday .. @politico.com $DIS www.politico.com/news/2026/10... 76869389
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 3h“While shoppers can’t directly opt out of Amazon’s ‘About you’ feature, they are able to customize the data, adding details they want Amazon to know about them and deleting assumptions they deem inaccurate or too personal.” 000
Reposted by MarcomericanRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 8hThe richest man owns X. The second richest man owns The Washington Post. The third and fifth richest men control Google. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And the eighth richest man now owns both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?bbc.comParamount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood mergerThe merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition 511106604411
Reposted by MarcomericanFactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 9hTrump is announcing a $2.9 billion contract with Anduril Industries, a defense contractor backed by Don Jr's investment firm. 2412885
Reposted by MarcomericanThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 4hQ: “What do you see is the number one issue for American voters in the midterms?” Trump: “I don’t know exactly.” 5722652
Reposted by MarcomericanMatt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 4hI just had a very confusing call with a spokesperson for Starbucks.gizmodo.comWe Asked Starbucks Why Their 'Sugar-Free' Drinks Have Sugar and Now We're Just More ConfusedThere's a big difference between "sugar free" and "no added sugar." 2736267
Reposted by MarcomericanThe Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 4hBidenomics was working. 46023
Reposted by MarcomericanChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4hSomething unprecedented happened during my visit to the Gulf. For the first time in 20 years in Congress, I was denied entry to U.S. military facilities and even meetings with military leaders. An order from Hegseth - that applies to both parties - to hide the cost of the war. 15524441190
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 4h83% of “MAGA Republicans” approve of Trump’s handling of the economy 000
Reposted by MarcomericanScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 4hAs President Trump crisscrossed the country last week trying to help his party avoid a blowout in next month’s midterm elections, two of his top political advisers, James Blair and Chris LaCivita, were in the Balkans helping a pro-Russian government looking to tighten its grip on power. ,nytimes.comAmid Midterm Crunch, Trump Advisers Took Time to Help Russia-Aligned GovernmentJames Blair and Chris LaCivita, who are leading the president’s congressional campaign operation, traveled to Republika Srpska to provide election advice. 55947
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 4hA “brazen blitz of self-enrichment” “He has visited a golf property on 168 days of his second term so far, according to an independent tracker.” 000
Reposted by MarcomericanNY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 8hTrump called for a massive Iranian attack on Los Angeles. But what did he really mean? 2957768
Reposted by MarcomericanKen Schwencke @schwanksta.com · 15hLast time we reported the 170 number, Kristi Noem denied the administration had detained any citizens. This time, we’re releasing the full list — and a host of video evidence — along with our story. 025162
Reposted by MarcomericanKen Schwencke @schwanksta.com · 15hA year ago, @propublica.org told you immigration agents had detained more than 170 U.S. citizens. We’ve updated our count, and we’ve got all the receipts. The tally: At least 506 citizens detained. Sometimes held at gunpoint, handcuffed, or even deported. projects.propublica.org/american-cit...projects.propublica.orgMore Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublicaThe government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati... 251466869
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 6h“Starbucks is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that eight of its protein beverages are deceptively labeled ‘Sugar-Free’ despite containing between 13 and 21 grams of sugar per serving, in violation of federal regulations.” qz.com/starbucks-su...qz.comStarbucks sued over sugar-free protein drink labelingA class-action complaint filed in federal court targets 8 protein beverages containing 13 to 21 grams of sugar per serving 000
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 7hSingular, as in one Republican. And he’s just a candidate. Thats a news headline in this era. Republican rebukes Trump for suggesting Iran could ‘take out’ LA or San Diego Congressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’theguardian.comRepublican rebukes Trump for suggesting Iran could ‘take out’ LA or San DiegoCongressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’ 000
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 7hThis guy wants us to believe he is the sole Republican fighter who is taking on Trump. 000
Reposted by MarcomericanThe Sgt Joker @thesgtjoker.bsky.social · 9hHow much does Trump love Americans and our troops? He loves us so much that he invited Iran to annihilate 4M Americans in Los Angeles and 1.5 M Americans in San Diego, including the 175,000 active duty military members in San Diego and LA. #FDT 2013264
Reposted by MarcomericanGeoff Brumfiel @gbrumfiel.bsky.social · 16hThe IceCube neutrino detector has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics. The Trump administration has proposed slashing its budget in half in 2027. 371857662
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 9hMike Lee has become more heinous by the day. He’s contracted the same MAGA virus as Roseanne Barr. “Sen. Mike Lee baselessly suggested that Dr. Anthony Fauci funded the Russian lab at the center of the pneumonic plague outbreak.” www.mediaite.com/media/news/g...mediaite.comGOP Senator Suggests Fauci Funded Russian Lab that Caused Plague OutbreakSen. Mike Lee (R-UT) baselessly suggested that Dr. Anthony Fauci funded the Russian lab at the center of the pneumonic plague outbreak. 000
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 14hReading it as a headline the next day really makes it sound even more shocking First Thing: ‘deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings low www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comFirst Thing: ‘deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings lowCalifornia’s leaders attack president after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego 020
Reposted by MarcomericanJason Karsh @jkarsh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026This is an important statement people, and especially elected Dems need to really understand. The current Republican project is one of destruction, by design. Yes, they have other goals, in RFK’s case he’s objectively pro-disease, but their primary metric of success is breaking government. 28937385
Reposted by MarcomericanAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/10/2026Trump: "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay ... let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay." 172145981787
Reposted by MarcomericanAnna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Ed Martin says that Tina Peters met with Trump in the Oval Office today to discuss election integrity and “the plans” for the upcoming midterms elections. 1851197473
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 06/10/2026ChatGPT is adding real cartoonists’ signatures to fake New Yorker cartoons www.niemanlab.org/2026/10/chat...niemanlab.orgChatGPT is adding real cartoonists’ signatures to fake New Yorker cartoonsOpenAI's chatbot isn't just imitating the magazine's style. It's also falsely attributing AI-generated images to real artists. 000
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 04/10/2026When will the Murdochs pull the plug on the glazing? Trump lashes out at Fox News as his mid-term fears spiral out of control www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...independent.co.ukTrump lashes out at Fox News as his mid-term fears spiral out of controlTrump’s sagging approval has many Republicans in red states trailing in the polls 000
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 04/10/2026“Vote by mail” www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...mediaite.comTrump Encourages MAGA To Vote By Mail — After Months of Warning Against Mail-In Ballot FraudDonald Trump may be so desperate to make a red dent in the midterm elections that he's turning to an old nemesis to encourage Republicans to vote. 010
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Rivian Reports Record Deliveries as R2 SUV Drives Growth Rivian Automotive reported record vehicle deliveries in the third quarter of 2026, reinforcing confidence in its full-year sales target. A 46% increase of deliveries from the same period last year. electriccarsreport.com/2026/10/rivi...electriccarsreport.comRivian Reports Record Q3 Deliveries as R2 Drives GrowthRivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026, up 46% year over year, and reaffirmed its 65,000–70,000 annual target as R2 SUV production ramps up. 120
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Trump shared what he described as Sen. Tom Cotton’s personal phone number on social media, urging his followers to “call Tom on his cellphone.” www.mediaite.com/politics/tru...mediaite.comTrump Posts Republican Senator’s Number in Daylight Savings Feud: ‘Call Tom on His Cellphone’President Donald Trump shared what he described as Sen. Tom Cotton's (R-AR) personal phone number on social media, urging his followers to "call Tom on his cellphone." 100
Reposted by MarcomericanWalter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Minneapolis prosecution: "'I seem to be indicted for holding meetings,' one defendant told the judge... As The Verge summarized the indictment, 'the DOJ is trying to punish people for trailing ICE officers—and if it succeeds, other activists could be next.'" [@ericboehm87.bsky.social, @reason.com]reason.comMinneapolis activists used encrypted group chats to outmaneuver ICE. Now the feds want to prosecute them."I think courts are going to be very suspicious of how broad this is," one Minnesota lawyer tells Reason. 18132
Reposted by MarcomericanEric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 03/10/2026JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...nytimes.comU.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter... 24630521792
Reposted by MarcomericanMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Each election year, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) takes extra steps to ensure ballots sent through the mail arrive at election offices on time. This year, it’s delaying those efforts. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comUSPS pushes back measures that ensure mail ballots arrive on time“The shorter timeframe is noteworthy and I don’t know why they’re doing this,” Steve Hutkins, who writes for Save the Post Office, told Democracy Docket. 48465673754
Reposted by MarcomericanVoteHub @votehub.com · 03/10/2026Susan Collins continues to show crossover strength in Maine, per the latest CBS News poll. Even among voters who say Troy Jackson’s policies would leave them financially better off, Collins wins nearly one in five. And 21% of voters say Senate control isn’t a factor in their vote. 375213
Reposted by MarcomericanThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 03/10/2026Trump in Alabama: "This guy running in Minnesota who's now trying to be like a moderate…" Who? 1910316
Reposted by MarcomericanRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I guess he missed Hegseth’s speech at Quantico this week. 36754001282
Reposted by MarcomericanThe Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 03/10/2026A new ethics disclosure shows Karoline Leavitt's family investments included stock in Trump's social media company, defense contractors, oil companies and tech giants. www.washingtonsun.com/money/karolin…washingtonsun.comKaroline Leavitt Discloses Family Investments in Trump Media and TeslaAn ethics document shows the former press secretary’s family holdings contain Trump’s social media company, defense contractors, oil companies and tech giants. 76937
Reposted by MarcomericanBrian Kaylor @briankaylor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Hegseth's repeated misuse of Isaiah 6:8 has sparked a response from Sen. Raphael Warnock, who is also a Baptist pastor. So I'm going to trust Warnock over Hegseth on this. 2144
Reposted by MarcomericanDan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Good end-of-FY coverage by the Times. The amount of unspent funds has wiggled but it was pretty clear for some time now that NSF was simply not going to spend a substantial portion of its congressional appropriation this year.nytimes.comNational Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by CongressThe move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants. 713578
Reposted by MarcomericanJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 03/10/2026ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos Into a Palantir Database DHS agents not only tracked and intimidated people observing ICE activity in Maine, but stored information about them in a Palantir-built database, newly unsealed court filings say.wired.comICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos Into a Palantir DatabaseDHS agents not only tracked and intimidated people observing ICE activity in Maine, but stored information about them in a Palantir-built database, newly unsealed court filings say. 46862693577
Reposted by MarcomericanAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 03/10/2026Americans: you are not outraged enough about this. Christians: this is absolute blasphemy www.cnn.com/2026/10/02/p...cnn.com‘God made Trump’ ad and at least 12 others are part of controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign | CNN PoliticsThe Trump administration has created at least 13 campaign-style ads as part of its controversial taxpayer-funded, multi-million-dollar effort to promote President Donald Trump and his policies. 1892305757
Reposted by MarcomericanOliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Comments from Disney's president has some industry insiders spectating Jimmy Kimmel's show is DOA. “‘We have to make it make sense for the business’ means it’s a money-loser no matter what we do. So it’s a diplomatic answer, but it’s curtains.” More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jimmy-kimm...status.news‘Curtains’ for Kimmel?Disney's president said Jimmy Kimmel is doing a “phenomenal job,” but offered an ominous explanation for why that may not be enough to keep his late-night show on ABC. 135918
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 02/10/2026You know he is going to do this in a lame duck session of Congress Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he is considering retirement and could hand Trump another nomination www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...independent.co.ukSamuel Alito says he is considering retirement & could hand Trump another nominationAlito, 76, is one of six conservative justices on the Supreme Court 000
Reposted by MarcomericanThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026For decades Americans in Republican counties have died sooner than those living in Democratic ones Now they’re dying faster than they’re being born These are policy choices 30025611064
Marcomerican @marcomerican.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Pardons? Trump bizarrely vowed to give former NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom a “full pardon” to pursue careers in the WNBA, saying they will break “every record in the history of women’s sports.” www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...mediaite.comTrump Vows WNBA Pardon for Dennis Rodman/Enes Kanter FreedomTrump bizarrely vowed to give former NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom a "full pardon" to pursue careers in the WNBA. 000
Reposted by MarcomericanMother Jones @motherjones.com · 02/10/2026Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) declined to answer repeated questions from one of his ex-wife’s lawyers about whether he pushed a girl down a staircase during high school.motherjones.comIn a sworn deposition, Rep. Max Miller was silent on staircase assault allegation"If the incident never occurred, why are you afraid of answering the question?" asked his ex-wife's lawyer. 1017865
Reposted by MarcomericanDana Milbank @danamilbank.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Coming to a national park near you: The Death Valley Developers, the Denali Data Centers, the Badlands Billionaires, the Canyonlands Cronies, the Grand Teton Tech Bros and the Crater Lake Cryptos compete in the Trump Corruption League. My latest column: www.washingtonsun.com/perspectives...washingtonsun.comBallparks in Our National Parks? Trump’s Plundering Is in a League of Its Own.Coming to a national park near you: The Denali Data Centers vs. the Crater Lake Cryptos. 13117