Author | Lightnews

Reposted by Russtofferson

Kyle Pfannenstiel @pfannyyy.bsky.social · 5h

After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in a raid in Wilder, Idaho, the FBI said no "young" children were.

The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.

FBI backtracks on denying children were zip tied in Idaho raid, saying instead no ‘young’ kids were • Idaho Capital Sun

After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in raid in Wilder, Idaho, FBI says no "young" children were.

idahocapitalsun.com

50 900 1.8K

Reposted by Russtofferson

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 8h

All of the Clinton-era conservative pearl clutching about the sanctity of the White House and the Democrats’ disrespect seems like it’s from another world now.

There was a whole scandal because Al Gore made fundraising calls from inside the building. They investigated the Clintons’ cat!

Ben Alpers @benalpers.bsky.social · 8h

I'm old enough to remember when Republicans claimed to believe that the White House was such sacred space that getting a blow job in the Oval Office was grounds to remove a president from office.

77 610 2.7K

Reposted by Russtofferson

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 6h

The destruction of the White House is such an ungodly abomination that, of course, the New York Jets are involved.

The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 7h

Alphabet
Altria
Amazon
Apple
Blackstone
Booz Allen Hamilton
Carrier
Caterpillar
Coinbase
Comcast
Google
Hard Rock International
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin
Meta
Microsoft
New York Jets
OpenAI
Palantir
Reynolds American
Ripple
Roblox
T-Mobile
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tether
Union Pacific Railroad

110 670 2.3K

Reposted by Russtofferson

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 6h

68 1.5K 7K

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 6h

Remarkable how millions upon millions of Americans either fell into a coma or embarked on a multi-year hike of the Appalachian Trail on 1/5/21 and all emerged the morning of 11/5/24 as innocent babes and went directly to their polling place and cast their votes. Astounding, even.

1

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 6h

“In a blistering dissent to the 6-3 ruling, Justice Sotomayor vehemently argues…”

1 1 28

Reposted by Russtofferson

Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 8h

Struck me at the end of Trump's first term, post-impeachment, that even when he got bipartisan support (like for CARES) he didn't invite Dems to the bill signing.

I think about this bc there's a kneejerk political media instinct to ask Dems how they'll unify the country and it's getting very silly.

25 240 1.4K

Reposted by Russtofferson

JustMeJoePdx @justmejoepdx.bsky.social · 7h

We're cutting Medicaid/Medicare, rural hospitals are closing, and ACA subsidies look like they won't be renewed.

Funding all of this would be cheaper than bailing out Argentina and building a ballroom.

1 2 1

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 7h

I think we're third-worlding just fine without their help.

1

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 7h

Good. Keep it up. Louder, please.

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 7h

"We had to destroy the East Wing in order to save it."

2

Reposted by Russtofferson

Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 9h

This is gone now. The East Wing lobby two years ago.

Kim @kimoco.bsky.social · 9h

This is what it used to look like inside the lobby area.

110 1.4K 3K

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 7h

I know implosions are typically reserved for much larger and well-built structures but anyone who runs on making a public event of blowing this tacky monument to bribery and debauchery to smithereens in a controlled demolition has my vote

3

Reposted by Russtofferson

Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 9h

White House "changes course"? No. Trump lied. This was always the plan, obviously. Now people can see it, is all. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Changes Course and Will Demolish Entire East Wing

www.nytimes.com

25 150 500

Reposted by Russtofferson

Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 9h

This is not a joke. It actually happened.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 9h

The Pentagon announces they are replacing The New York Times’ press credentials with the MyPillow guy’s media outlet.

160 1K 4.2K

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 7h

White evangelicals: "Yes! More! We demand it!"

Reposted by Russtofferson

Adam Isacson @adamisacson.com · 9h

34 people killed in 50 days. Their guilt or innocence unknown, for an alleged crime that doesn't carry a death sentence. That's a lot of death.

adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/

Known Lethal U.S. Attacks on Civilian Vessels in the Caribbean
Total reported killed: 34 people
Notification Date Number Reported Killed Approximate Location Notification URL
September 2, 2025 11 “in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility” (later revealed as between Sucre, Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago) View
September 15, 2025 3
“in International Waters… in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility”; Colombian president claimed it was a fishing boat in Colombian waters View
September 19, 2025 3 “in international waters… in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility” near the Dominican Republic View
October 3, 2025 4 “in international waters just off the coast of Venezuela” View
October 14, 2025 6 “in International Waters… just off the Coast of Venezuela” View
October 16, 2025 2; 2 reported survivors “in the Caribbean” View
October 17, 2025 3 “in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility” View
October 21, 2025 2 “in the Eastern Pacific” View

440 5.2K 10K

Reposted by Russtofferson

hannah gais @hannahgais.bsky.social · 9h

The new Pentagon press corps appears to be a who's who of pro-Trump propagandists. And a security nightmare. At least one of these—Tim Pool's Timcast—was tied to a network of influencers that received money as part of a Russian influence operation. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

6 98 270

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 10h

So weird that generations of ritualized violence against children at home (and in many states at school) hasn't led to a less violent society. Truly baffling!

1 2 12

Reposted by Russtofferson

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 11h

Hey, here's an idea: don't hit your kids! I call it the "don't hit your kids, you fucking ghoul" style of parenting!

R.L. Stollar @rlstollar.bsky.social · 11h

Authoritative parenting is often seen as a pro-child alternative to authoritarian parenting. But research by "parenting styles" creator Diana Baumrind found that "on average, authoritative parents spanked just as much as the average of all other parents."

'Authoritative' isn't the best parenting style | Your Parenting Mojo

Think authoritative parenting is the gold standard? The creator of parenting styles said authoritative parents "spanked just as much as the average of all other parents." There's a better way than con...

yourparentingmojo.com

9 40 220

Russtofferson @russtofferson.bsky.social · 1d

thugs on parade

1 5

Reposted by Russtofferson

Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 1d

"Trump is going to invade American cities and bulldoze the White House" would have been seen as an alarmist liberal fever dream thing to say a year ago

18 220 1K

Reposted by Russtofferson

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

They really are all rotten 12-year-olds, right down to having their mommies intervene when they get into trouble

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 1d

"The White House declined to comment on the visits by Paul Ingrassia’s mom." www.notus.org/trump-white-...

Embattled Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia’s Mom Tried to Meet With Lawmakers Who Criticized Her Son

Donna Gallo Ingrassia demanded meetings at the Capitol Hill office of Reps. Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia in late June to defend her son.

www.notus.org

37 140 680

Reposted by Russtofferson

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson will now spend another three weeks insisting there’s nothing to this, he can swear her in at any moment, stop asking about it, it’s no big deal, no, I won’t just do it, shut up, that’s why

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Adelita Grijalva: "There is so much that cannot be done until I'm sworn in. So every moment that passes that I'm not able to provide constituent services or be a voice for Arizona, I cannot bring the issues forward that they send me here to do."

41 290 1.4K

Reposted by Russtofferson

Peter M.J. Gross @petermjgross.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t stop thinking about all the hoopla over removing confederate statues and the phony appeals to “heritage.” But this is done without discussion. It was always about displays of dominance.

14 390 2.5K