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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser

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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 18h
"Honey please."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 19h
💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/do-something/
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 19h
The 2026 midterms are in 27 days; and the 2028 presidential election is in 762 days.
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 19h
Today in one sentence for Wednesday, October 7, 2026. ⚡ Day 2087: "Honey please." whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2026/10/07/d...
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 20h
WTF just happened today? ⚡️ Day 2087: “Honey please.”
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Day 2087: “Honey please.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately blamed the Iran war and high fuel prices for his struggling Senate campaign; Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers called for an end to Trump’s “ta
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
💫 Nine years ago today: Trump considered replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo after Tillerson didn’t deny calling Trump a “fucking moron." whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2017/10/06/d...
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Day 260: Calm before the storm.
1/ Trump’s advisers are floating the idea of replacing Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo after Morongate. Trump was reportedly furious that Tillerson didn’t deny he called the president a “f
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"A rather standard thing to do."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/do-something/
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The 2026 midterms are in 28 days; and the 2028 presidential election is in 763 days.
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Day 2085: “A valuable contribution.”
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito considered retiring this year, but decided to stay so he could make “a valuable contribution”; Trump plans to send $90 to 20.8 million Medicare beneficiaries to help
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Today in one sentence for Tuesday, October 6, 2026. ⚡ Day 2086: "A rather standard thing to do."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
WTF just happened today? ⚡️ Day 2086: “A rather standard thing to do.”
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Day 2086: “A rather standard thing to do.”
Trump suggested letting Iran “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego if it develops a nuclear weapon; Trump reversed course and said MAGA Inc. will start paying for his “Patriotic Ads” instead of...
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Day 624: Rock bottom.
The Senate voted 51-49 to advance Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination; Susan Collins and Joe Manchin will support Kavanaugh’s nomination, effectively ensuring enough votes for his confirmation;
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
💫 On this day in 2018: The Senate voted 51-49 to advance Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination; Susan Collins and Joe Manchin said they would vote to confirm Kavanaugh; and Trump mocked Al Franken for folding "like a wet rag" when faced with sexual misconduct allegations.
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Day 624: Rock bottom.
The Senate voted 51-49 to advance Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination; Susan Collins and Joe Manchin will support Kavanaugh’s nomination, effectively ensuring enough votes for his confirmation;
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"A valuable contribution."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/do-something/
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Do Something: A Normal Person’s Guide to Civic Action
A practical guide to having your voice heard, engaging your community, and driving change through civic action.
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The 2026 midterms are in 29 days; and the 2028 presidential election is in 764 days.
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Day 2085: “A valuable contribution.”
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito considered retiring this year, but decided to stay so he could make “a valuable contribution”; Trump plans to send $90 to 20.8 million Medicare beneficiaries to help
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Today in one sentence for Monday, October 5, 2026. ⚡ Day 2085: "A valuable contribution."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
WTF just happened today? ⚡️ Day 2085: “A valuable contribution.” whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2026/10/05/d...
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Day 2085: “A valuable contribution.”
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito considered retiring this year, but decided to stay so he could make “a valuable contribution”; Trump plans to send $90 to 20.8 million Medicare beneficiaries to...
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
WTF just happened today? ⚡️ Last Week in WTF: September 28-October 1 whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2026/10/03/l...
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Last Week in WTF: September 28-October 1
September 28-October 1
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Day 620: A new dawn.
The U.S., Mexico, and Canada reached a deal to revise NAFTA; Trump said he supports a “comprehensive” but “quick” FBI investigation into the allegations against Kavanaugh; 48% of American voters say K
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
💫 Eight years ago today: Trump backed a “comprehensive” but “quick” FBI investigation into the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh because “we don’t want to go on a witch hunt, do we?”; 48% of American voters say Kavanaugh should not be confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Day 620: A new dawn.
The U.S., Mexico, and Canada reached a deal to revise NAFTA; Trump said he supports a “comprehensive” but “quick” FBI investigation into the allegations against Kavanaugh; 48% of American voters say K
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Normal."
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Day 2081: “Normal.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new, four-star “AUTOWARCOM” to develop and deploy drones and other autonomous weapons; Trump’s taxpayer-funded TV ads were paid for with $20 million in borde
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today in one sentence for Thursday, October 1, 2026. ⚡ Day 2081: "Normal."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
WTF just happened today? ⚡️ Day 2081: “Normal.” whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2026/10/01/d...
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Day 2081: “Normal.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new, four-star “AUTOWARCOM” to develop and deploy drones and other autonomous weapons; Trump’s taxpayer-funded TV ads were paid for with $20 million in...
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💫 Six years ago today: Trump refused to condemn white supremacists during the first presidential debate, telling the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by"; Biden called Trump’s debate conduct a "national embarrassment." whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2020/09/30/d...
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Day 1350: “A national embarrassment.”
Trump refused to condemn white supremacists during the first presidential debate and instead directed the nation’s biggest domestic terrorist groups to “stand back and stand by”; Biden called Trump’s
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Toothless."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/do-something/
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Do Something: A Normal Person’s Guide to Civic Action
A practical guide to having your voice heard, engaging your community, and driving change through civic action.
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The 2026 midterms are in 34 days; the 2028 presidential election is in 769 days.
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Day 2080: “Toothless.”
Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed bill aimed at making AI data centers pay for the necessary grid upgrades instead of passing them on to consumers; the FTC opened an investigation into OpenAI, A
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today in one sentence for Wednesday, September 30, 2026. ⚡ Day 2080: "Toothless."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
WTF just happened today? ⚡️ Day 2080: “Toothless.” whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2026/09/30/d...
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Day 2080: “Toothless.”
Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed bill aimed at making AI data centers pay for the necessary grid upgrades instead of passing them on to consumers; the FTC opened an investigation into OpenAI, A
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"You make me want to throw up in my mouth."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💫 Six years ago today: The global coronavirus death toll surpassed 1 million; and the White House pressured the CDC to downplay the virus's risk to children to support reopening schools. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2020/09/29/d...
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Day 1349: “Hustlers.”
More than 1 million people have died from the coronavirus worldwide in less than nine months; top White House officials pressured the CDC this summer to play down the risk of the coronavirus to childr
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/do-something/
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Do Something: A Normal Person’s Guide to Civic Action
A practical guide to having your voice heard, engaging your community, and driving change through civic action.
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The 2026 midterms are in 35 days; the 2028 presidential election is in 770 days.
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Day 2079: “You make me want to throw up in my mouth.”
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to “third countries” where they have no connections; former special counsel Jack Smith told the Senate Judic
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today in one sentence for Tuesday, September 29, 2026. ⚡ Day 2079: "You make me want to throw up in my mouth."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
WTF just happened today? ⚡️ Day 2079: “You make me want to throw up in my mouth.” whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2026/09/29/d...
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Day 2079: “You make me want to throw up in my mouth.”
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to “third countries” where they have no connections; former special counsel Jack Smith told the Senate Judic
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Take the waste out."
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Day 982: “Something dangerous happening in America.”
Instead of negotiating a deal to fund the government, Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy got into a heated exchange during a closed-doors meeting with House Republicans; instead of negotiating a deal to fu
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💫 Three years ago today: Instead of negotiating a deal to avert a shutdown, House Republicans got into a heated exchange and then held their first impeachment inquiry hearing into Biden; the Senate passed a resolution requiring men to wear a coat, tie, and pants.
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Day 982: “Something dangerous happening in America.”
Instead of negotiating a deal to fund the government, Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy got into a heated exchange during a closed-doors meeting with House Republicans; instead of negotiating a deal to fu
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💡 Do something: A normal person's guide to civic action. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/do-something/
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Do Something: A Normal Person’s Guide to Civic Action
A practical guide to having your voice heard, engaging your community, and driving change through civic action.
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The 2026 midterms are in 36 days; the 2028 presidential election is in 771 days.
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today in one sentence for Monday, September 28, 2026. ⚡ Day 2078: "Take the waste out." whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2026/09/24/d...
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
WTF just happened today? ⚡️ Day 2078: “Take the waste out.” whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2026/09/28/d...
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Day 613: Lingering stench.
A second woman publicly accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault; Kavanaugh and the White House denied the allegation; Christine Blasey Ford agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee; T
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WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser @wtfjht.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💫 Eight years ago today: A second woman publicly accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault; Christine Blasey Ford agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee; and Trump called the allegations "totally political," saying he backed Kavanaugh "all the way."
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Day 613: Lingering stench.
A second woman publicly accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault; Kavanaugh and the White House denied the allegation; Christine Blasey Ford agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee; T
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