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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 20m

The war has been a huge windfall for Big Tech supplying the military — such as Palantir, a core artificial intelligence and data-integration partner for the U.S. Department of Defense, founded by Trump and JD Vance’s buddy Peter Thiel, and Elon Musk. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-crucia...

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The Twin Evils: Unaffordability and Corruption

Democratic candidates are connecting the affordability crisis to corruption. If Dems get the chance to govern, they’ll need to attack both.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 20m

robertreich.substack.com

The Twin Evils: Unaffordability and Corruption

Democratic candidates are connecting the affordability crisis to corruption. If Dems get the chance to govern, they’ll need to attack both.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 21m

Democratic candidates are connecting the affordability crisis to corruption. If Dems get the chance to govern, they’ll need to attack both. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-crucia...

robertreich.substack.com

The Twin Evils: Unaffordability and Corruption

Democratic candidates are connecting the affordability crisis to corruption. If Dems get the chance to govern, they’ll need to attack both.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 22m

Democratic candidates are connecting the affordability crisis to corruption. If Dems get the chance to govern, they’ll need to attack both. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-crucia...

robertreich.substack.com

The Twin Evils: Unaffordability and Corruption

Democratic candidates are connecting the affordability crisis to corruption. If Dems get the chance to govern, they’ll need to attack both.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 5h

A trillion-dollar profiteering behemoth peddling the razzle-dazzle robotic future is hardly to be trusted as an unbiased source. Google’s movies are pure PR propaganda trying to authenticate its own profiteering scheme. jimhightower.substack.com/p/the-academ...

jimhightower.substack.com

The Academy Award for Self-Serving Corporate Propaganda

Multitrillion-dollar tech goliath Google is producing microdramas depicting AI as a source of loving comfort and human connection in an alien future.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Anthropic, the creator of Claude AI, acknowledged that Houthi rebels used the artificial intelligence tool to improve the long-range capabilities of crudely designed rockets and missiles to attack Saudi Arabia. See Daily Mail... roberthubbell.substack.com/p/trump-and-...

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

The lack of credibility will be front and center when the DOJ files actions challenging the 2026 midterms. It is tragic to see the once-proud DOJ brought low by Trump’s assault on the DOJ from within. We must rehabilitate the DOJ after we secure a trifecta in 2028.

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Collectively, those reports document nearly a thousand cases in which the DOJ has failed to comply with court orders, acted in ways that caused judges to mistrust the DOJ, or acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner (most often in immigration habeas cases).

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Judge Reyes said, “What has happened has cost the government all of its credibility.” That loss of credibility is repeating itself across the nation in hundreds of instances where the DOJ has misled, deceived, or failed to inform courts of relevant facts. roberthubbell.substack.com/p/trump-and-...

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Of course, Judge Reyes’s righteous anger at the DOJ had nothing to do with trees and everything to do with the government deceiving the court. I would expect Stephen Miller’s Twitter comment to be admitted into evidence if Judge Reyes holds a contempt hearing.

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

The 6:45 p.m. Sunday deadline came and went. Thereafter, the Trump ads were aired hundreds of times in violation of the injunction—as late as 12:17 p.m. on Monday. See CNN, Taxpayer-funded ads aired hundreds of times after judge ordered Trump to halt the push.

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Trump’s DOJ lost all credibility long ago. Perhaps the better framing is that federal judges now presume that DOJ attorneys are lying whenever they make a representation to the court. The DOJ has “negative credibility” in the eyes of the courts. roberthubbell.substack.com/p/trump-and-...

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

For the last decade, Trump has claimed mail voting is inherently fraudulent. But now he is telling his base to vote by mail. Why? Answer: Because he can read the early voting numbers just like anyone else. And he is frightened by what he sees. roberthubbell.substack.com/p/trump-and-...

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Leading Republicans are beginning to plan for a future in which they lose the midterms. Trump is preparing the ground to blame Republicans if they lose the House. See NBC, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose midterm elections. roberthubbell.substack.com/p/trump-and-...

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

roberthubbell.substack.com

Trump and Mike Johnson are contemplating a future in which Republicans have lost the midterms.

October 13, 2026

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Hegseth named Elon Musk, who is pouring money into the midterms, to Project Meridian, a group charged with plotting out the future of the American military. dentifying where the actual radicalism in American politics lies at this moment is important. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-12...

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Trump’s announcement on Sunday Russia & Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” has also been exposed as a devastating lie. At the time, Ukraine said it had heard nothing about any such plan until it appeared on social media & Russia promptly attacked Ukrainian power plants.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

...the Washington Post reported the admin. ignored the order & continued to run the ads today. The admin. also appears to have ignored the law on Saturday, when it felled > 400 trees on the East Potomac Golf Links course Trump wants to turn into another of his projects.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Although Trump suggested after public outcry about $20 million in tax dollars going to his ads promoting himself that he would pay for them, the ads were apparently paid for with money Republicans in Congress allocated to the Department of Homeland Security.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Trump & his loyalists are working hard to divide the American people along the old culture war lines...But Americans are concerned primarily about the economy as the war on Iran drives prices upward, so Republicans are becoming more & more extreme in their actions & their ads.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

If McIver is convicted, she faces up to 17 years in prison. Both Omar and McIver are women of color. The attempt of the president to arrest and imprison his political opponents in the legislative branch is a direct assault on our democracy. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-12...

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

More to the point was the comment by Mark Jacob of Stop the Presses, who noted: “This search was conducted by the Homeland Security Department, where lying & harassment are routine.”...this latest attack on Omar follows Trump’s social media post... heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-12...

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 11h

Among other projects, Musk’s money is producing literature accusing Democrats of being radicals...the real radicalism in American politics today comes from...those on the right who are consolidating the power of the government & the money of the American people into their own hands:

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

October 12, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 22h

Trump’s and Vance’s Islamophobic Target. Violating Justice Department rules, they raided [Ilhan's] apartment today — just 22 days before she faces reelection. If they regain control of the House, Dems must investigate this ause of power. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-and...

robertreich.substack.com

Trump’s and Vance’s Islamophobic Target

Violating Justice Department rules, they raided her apartment today — just 22 days before she faces reelection. If they regain control of the House, Dems must investigate this abuse of power.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 22h

robertreich.substack.com

Trump’s and Vance’s Islamophobic Target

Violating Justice Department rules, they raided her apartment today — just 22 days before she faces reelection. If they regain control of the House, Dems must investigate this abuse of power.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 22h

Vote the Republicans out. Never forget this is the party who sold their souls and enabled Trump. To stop Trump from continuing to destroy our democracy, the Republicans must lose control of the House and Senate. anntelnaes.substack.com/p/vote-the-r...

anntelnaes.substack.com

Vote the Republicans out

Never forget this is the party who sold their souls and enabled Trump

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 22h

anntelnaes.substack.com

Vote the Republicans out

Never forget this is the party who sold their souls and enabled Trump

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 22h

Legal experts told the Post that deciding what to cover is protected speech. As the Freedom of the Press Foundation put it: “Depriving Trump of the attention he craves is not a competitive harm.” Antitrust law, the group added, has long made room for First Amendment exceptions.

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

Top Stories for October 12, 2026.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 22h

...most Americans don’t believe Trump can fix any of this before Election Day. Just over 1/4 thought he could bring gas prices down by $1, end the war with Iran, or significantly reduce grocery prices. Even among his own 2024 voters, < 40% believe he can deliver on any one of them.

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

Top Stories for October 12, 2026.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

On Sunday, a federal judge...found the ads were an illegal misuse of appropriated funds & told the admin. to cancel every remaining buy. So Trump lost in court. That’s nothing new. But here’s the kicker: it didn’t even try. The ads were so blatantly illegal that not even the DOJ could defend them.

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

Top Stories for October 12, 2026.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

These bots are part of the reason politics has gotten so ugly. So when you think about it, Ukraine just did more for the health of American social media in four days than Congress ever has. And they did it while [tRUMP] was making a deal with Putin. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

Top Stories for October 12, 2026.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

open.substack.com

BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

Top Stories for October 12, 2026.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

Fewer trolls. Less division. People in Germany noticed the same thing. Accounts that spend all day cheering for the far-right AfD party suddenly went quiet. Nobody can prove exactly which accounts were tied to Yandex servers. But the timing is hard to ignore. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

Top Stories for October 12, 2026.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

open.substack.com

BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

Top Stories for October 12, 2026.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

But the effects went beyond Russia. A service called Cloudflare tracks activity from Yandex’s network. Last week traffic was near its peak. After Ukrainian drones did their thing, it dropped to almost zero. So why does that matter? Because almost all that activity was coming from bots.

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

Diesel is at a record because Trump started a war with Iran. His solution is to buy fuel from the country that started the other war, hand Putin the revenue to keep it going, and announce a ceasefire that exists only in his Truth Social post. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

Top Stories for October 12, 2026.

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

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mikestarace.bsky.social @mikestarace.bsky.social · 23h

Mike Pence: “President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel amidst Putin’s ongoing and brutal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine makes no sense and is a betrayal of the legacy and leadership of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.” open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

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BREAKING: GOP Revolts Over Trump’s Russia Deal, Ukraine Knocks Out Putin’s Bots, Judge Kills Trump’s Taxpayer Ads, and more...

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