Reposted by Mathew HelmanRolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 5hThe Right’s Desperate Conspiracy Theory About James Talarico Goes Up In Flames No, the Texas Senate candidate did not secretly travel to Ohio to receive treatment for a mental health episode. Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... 310014
Reposted by Mathew HelmanNikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 5hICYMI: The Right’s Desperate Conspiracy Theory About James Talarico Goes Up In Flames www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.comThe Right's Desperate Conspiracy Theory About James Talarico Goes Up In FlamesThe right is pushing a conspiracy theory that James Talarico was treated for a mental health crisis during a brief Texas Senate campaign absence. 011815
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 3hIt's not just that multi-millionaire French Hill repeatedly supported the #TrumpTariffs -- it's also that Rep. Hill simply doesn't care that his support for #tariffs hurts #Arkansas families. Help #AR02 replace French Hill w/ @jonesforar.bsky.social at: chrisjonesforcongress.com #arpx #LittleRock 011
Reposted by Mathew HelmanKyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 3hIt's debate night on 9NEWS. GOP Rep Lauren Boebert and Democrat Eileen Laubacher in their only scheduled debate. 6-7PM on 9NEWS and streaming everywhere you find 9NEWS. 64602147
Reposted by Mathew HelmanJames Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 7hKen Paxton is selling off Texas — our land, our water, our communities. Data centers bankroll Paxton, they get tax breaks, and you get stuck with the bill. We can’t afford Ken Paxton’s corruption. (This ad was made by humans — not AI.) 8452421798
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 6hAny day is a good day to help @marypeltola.com flip #AKSen - but especially on Indigenous Peoples' Day: secure.actblue.com/donate/mp-web #Alaska #IndigenousPeoplesDay #akgov #akleg #akpol #FishFamilyFreedomsecure.actblue.comContribute to Mary PeltolaYour contribution will help Mary Peltola win one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. 021
Reposted by Mathew HelmanTroy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 7hMaine has failed the Wabanaki Nations — the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and the Penobscot Nation — by refusing to fully recognize and respect their inherent sovereignty. In the U.S. Senate, I’ll fight to change that. 28114
Reposted by Mathew HelmanTroy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 7hOn Indigenous Peoples’ Day, I want to say something plainly... 7493148
Reposted by Mathew Helmanteamhamiltonhq.bsky.social @teamhamiltonhq.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Roger Marshall’s own lawyer said he was the only medical provider charging 18% interest. Kansas caps most contract interest at 15%. An expert called Marshall’s rate “absolutely over the top extreme” and potentially illegal. 1169
Reposted by Mathew HelmanThe Onion @theonion.com · 11/10/2026New Study Finds Elephants Mourn Cancellation Of Favorite TV Shows theonion.com/new-study-finds-elepha… 312013175
Reposted by Mathew HelmanThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 8h Republicans have braced for months for Democrats to retake the House. But recent polling suggests Democrats could also capture the Senate, giving them full control of Congress — once an almost-unthinkable prospect.washingtonpost.comTrump could face a new threat in January: A Democratic SenateRepublicans predict that Democrats will not confirm Supreme Court and Cabinet nominees if they retake the Senate in the midterm elections. 14549
Reposted by Mathew HelmanRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 11/10/2026New Trump rule set to go into effect Oct 22 -- may cause serious spike in prescription drug prices for millions of Americans: www.usatoday.com/story/money/... apnews.com/article/drug...apnews.comThe cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans because of a federal ruleMillions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access due to a new customs rule. 691475784
Reposted by Mathew HelmanAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 15hThere is, writes @davidfrum.bsky.social, an "implicit quid pro quo in these lucrative deals offered to Trump’s family and friends: If you compel Ukraine to surrender, we will enrich you beyond reckoning" www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...theatlantic.comTrump Is an Easy Mark for PutinThe president’s diesel deal sells out Ukraine, and does nothing for Americans. 721488641
Reposted by Mathew HelmanRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 11/10/2026"The 2.25m barrels of diesel Putin offered Trump will have zero net impact on the world price of diesel. But accepting them will collapse the US-led sanctions regime on Russia—and align Trump with Putin against Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy production..." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...theatlantic.comTrump Is an Easy Mark for PutinThe president’s diesel deal sells out Ukraine, and does nothing for Americans. 19129971320
Reposted by Mathew HelmanBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 11hA proposed rule change by the Trump administration could jeopardize billions of dollars of housing investment in rural areas and small towns.bloom.bgTrump-Backed Housing Rule Could Undercut Effort to Lower CostsA proposed rule change by the Trump administration could jeopardize billions of dollars of housing investment in rural areas and small towns – potentially undermining the White House’s efforts to boost housing supply in order to bring down costs just as mortgage rates soar. 22221
Reposted by Mathew Helmanandykimnj.bsky.social @andykimnj.bsky.social · 8hYour gas, groceries, and prescriptions are more expensive because Trump is only working to enrich himself and his allies. It's a corruption tax. When Democrats win in November, we must hold this corruption accountable, lower costs, and restore trust. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/u...nytimes.com 0162
Reposted by Mathew HelmanKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 23hAnother bad report for Kim Guilfoyle: According to an audio recording reviewed by WSJ, Guilfoyle boasted at Davos about her close ties to two Greek tycoons and said they were bankrolling her high-rolling trips around the world.wsj.comExclusive | At Davos, Kimberly Guilfoyle Boasted of Private Jet Trips, Luxury StaysA recording captured the U.S. ambassador saying that Greek businessmen were paying for her travels and pleading for an invitation to an event with Eric Trump. 1281886639
Reposted by Mathew HelmanCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Bipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to 'reverse course' on Russian diesel plan. The GOP senators who signed onto the statement are Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Tillis, Curtis. The Dems are Shaheen and Blumenthal www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...pbs.orgBipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to 'reverse course' on Russian diesel planFour Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explan... 46444115
Reposted by Mathew HelmanSteve Benen @stevebenen.com · 10hLate Friday — a time notorious for politicians trying to bury news they don’t want the public to notice — Hegseth’s Pentagon quietly acknowledged a tragic fact: The actual number of U.S. fatalities in the war with Iran is 21, not 18. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...ms.nowHegseth’s Pentagon quietly reverses course, revises tally of U.S. war fatalities“There is no excuse for a mistake of this magnitude,” two key congressional Democrats said about the updated total of war casualties. 211046
Reposted by Mathew HelmanMark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 10hElon Musk has given Republican campaigns $650 million – MORE THAN HALF A BILLION DOLLARS – in the last few years. He's not doing it to make Americans more free. He's doing it to make Americans his serfs.nytimes.comInside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans (Gift Article)The world’s richest person has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans’ Senate majority with some of the largest donations in American political history. 591182440
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 10hReminder from the Trump Department of All Accusations Are Actually Confessions: There was no "Deep State," just a federal bureaucracy trying to make a nation function. But Trump has been trying to create a MAGA Deep State through years of federal layoffs and MAGA hires. 000
Reposted by Mathew HelmanTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 22hMichigan Democrats have a 6 to 2 majority on the state’s board of education, and are defending both seats in play this year. One of the 2 GOP candidates is Bree Moeggenberg, chair of a Moms for Liberty chapter who has self-published a book titled: “Pronouns. Pronouns. Pronouns. NOT SHMONOUNS.” 25436115
Reposted by Mathew HelmanTeam Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 19hFox host: President Trump said you all should have a debate… Is that in the works? Are you requesting one with him? Ken Paxton (lying): Oh well, no, look... We can never quite work out the details. 60723140
Reposted by Mathew HelmanJay in Kyiv @jayinkyiv.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Ukraine's new campaign of destroying Russia's data centers will prove devastating for Putin's economy and war machine if the White House is unable to prevent it. The chaos we're already seeing across Russia is only four days into the campaign and 3 facilities targeted. 43615167
Reposted by Mathew HelmanAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Ukrainian drones struck three Yandex data centres in Russia, shutting down two and crippling the third. The attacks disrupted more than 80 services, including banking, transport and cloud infrastructure, following Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centres.yacnews.comDrone strikes hit three Yandex data centres in four days as Ukraine responds to Russia's attacksUkrainian drones struck three major Yandex data centres in Russia over four days, shutting down two and crippling the third. The attacks disrupted more than 80 services, including banking, transport a... 581219268
Reposted by Mathew HelmanThe Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 11/10/2026⚡Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack. Russian technology giant Yandex's data center in Vladimir Oblast has been completely shut down following a reported drone attack, Russian state news agency TASS said on Oct. 11, citing the company.kyivindependent.comThird Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attackOn Oct. 10, Yandex updated its user agreement to include drone and missile attacks among circumstances of force majeure that could exempt the company from contractual obligations. 471366327
Reposted by Mathew HelmanAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Russian bot traffic has dropped to nearly 0 after Ukraine struck a Yandex data center in Vladimir, Russia 26864631827
Reposted by Mathew HelmanJames Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 19hHere are the details: literally any time, any place, any network. 18180192144
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 22hFolks should follow @drannieandrews.com and support her in these final weeks at: secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_w... #SCSen #scpol #SouthCarolinasecure.actblue.comElect Annie AndrewsDonate to send Annie to the Senate! 0125
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 22hFolks should follow @drannieandrews.com and support her in these final weeks at: secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_w... #SCSen #scpol #SouthCarolinasecure.actblue.comElect Annie AndrewsDonate to send Annie to the Senate! 0103
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 23hRep. @lindsay4iowa.bsky.social is like if Frank Capra created a Congressional candidate. 🗽🙌🗳️ #IA02 is a 50-50 Toss-Up seat. Support Lindsay James' campaign and help flip this seat 🔴➡️🔵 at: www.lindsayforiowa.com #Iowa #iapolitics @iowademocrats.bsky.social #CedarRapids #Dubuque 000
Reposted by Mathew HelmanLauren McGaughy @lmcgaughy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Scoop: In 2014, Ken Paxton sat for a deposition where federal lawyers quizzed him about his growing wealth and investment tactics. The depo has never been made public. We got a copy. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/u...nytimes.comInside Ken Paxton’s Private Testimony About His MoneyA leaked deposition from a fraud inquiry in 2014 provides insight into the Senate candidate’s growing wealth and his tactics for defending himself. 241014425
Reposted by Mathew HelmanPolitico @politico.com · 11/10/2026Tillis says Trump's Russian diesel deal may be illegal politi.co/3VHTdADpolitico.comTillis says Trump's Russian diesel deal may be illegal politi.co/3VHTdADTillis says Trump's Russian diesel deal may be illegal politi.co/3VHTdAD 2411829
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The Trump - MAGA - MAHA - GOP - "Make America Healthy Again" Regime will very literally be poisoning us. 064
Reposted by Mathew HelmanCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 10/10/2026FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comFDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmedRegulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenic 112829462
Reposted by Mathew HelmanJudd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 11/10/20262. Read all the posts 👇️popular.infoNew White House press secretary is a Pizzagate conspiracy theoristKatie Zacharia, who was appointed White House press secretary by President Trump on Friday, repeatedly promoted the debunked Pizzagate conspiracy on social media, accusing elites from the Democratic… 25878241
Reposted by Mathew HelmanJudd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 11/10/20261. Trump’s new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is a prolific user of Truth Social where she regularly promoted Pizzagate and QAnon conspiracies, accusing elites in the Democratic Party and Hollywood of running child sex rings and eating people. 31736091381
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Corrupt deadbeat Roger Marshall is an abusive crook who should #RESIGN immediately. #KSSen #ksleg #ksgov @hamilton4kansas.bsky.social @kansasdemocats.bsky.social @teamhamiltonhq.bsky.social #Kansas 011
Reposted by Mathew HelmanLaura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 11/10/2026"the 18% annual interest rate Marshall applied to unpaid bills was by far the highest of the roughly 150 medical practices whose public records were reviewed by The Star." Read more at: www.kansascity.com/news/politic...kansascity.comMarshall charged 18% on medical bills — more than other Kansas doctors who suedIn reviewing thousands of court documents, the Star found no other medical providers that charged annual interest at 18% or any other specified rate above 12%. 03013
Reposted by Mathew HelmanMatthew Kelly @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social · 11/10/2026(Gift link) In reviewing thousands of court documents, The Star found no other Kansas medical providers that charged annual interest at 18% or any other specified rate above 12%. www.kansascity.com/news/politic...kansascity.comMarshall charged 18% on medical bills — more than other Kansas doctors who suedIn reviewing thousands of court documents, the Star found no other medical providers that charged annual interest at 18% or any other specified rate above 12%. 12617
Reposted by Mathew HelmanTexas Democratic Party @texasdemocrats.bsky.social · 10/10/2026They’ve had more than enough chances. It’s time to vote them out. 1155
Reposted by Mathew HelmanTexas Democratic Party @texasdemocrats.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Texas has been led by Republicans for 30 years. Why are half of Texas school districts running in the red? 0126
Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Between: -suing low-income pregnant moms over a few bucks -being a #Florida resident -unlawfully using his taxpayer-funded Senate staff as his campaign staff -being a bakery bill deadbeat #RogerMarshall must be petrified of interviews in his #KSSen race vs. @hamilton4kansas.bsky.social 020
Reposted by Mathew HelmanThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10/10/2026Breaking news: The Pentagon acknowledged that the number of troops who have died in the Middle East during its operations against Iran is higher than previously reported, and updated the official count to include two more noncombat deaths.washingtonpost.comPentagon raises official toll of troops killed during war with Iran to 21The Post exclusively reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting in its public database. 57839298
Reposted by Mathew HelmanBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 10/10/2026“The Post reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting…Hegseth called that reporting ‘a complete lie.’ However, late Friday, the Pentagon raised the figure to include additional deaths.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...washingtonpost.comPentagon raises official toll of troops who died during war with Iran to 21The Post exclusively reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting in its public database. 25415144
Reposted by Mathew HelmanFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 11/10/2026FT Exclusive: Donald Trump is failing to arrest the decline of his popularity only weeks out from the midterm elections, with voters in a new FT poll giving the president record-low marks on his handling of the US economy ft.trib.al/Pztj50j 158433
Reposted by Mathew HelmanRolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 09/10/2026Abdul El-Sayed Wouldn’t Let Mike Rogers Wash Off His MAGA Makeup The Michigan Senate debate got heated, but the Democrat kept his cool as his opponent leaned on Islamophobic fearmongering. Commentary: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... 28119
Reposted by Mathew HelmanTom Bonier @tbonier.bsky.social · 11/10/202623 days out from election day, the most notable trend emerging from the early vote is large turnout increases among voters of color relative to the same point in time in both 2022 and 2024. In fact, in every state reporting thus far the white vote share is lower than '22/'24. 1518864