mkhughes87.bsky.social
@mkhughes87.bsky.social
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
Top Trump Official Says FBI Won’t Investigate Killing by ICE Agent
DOJ is now targeting Renée Good’s widow, Gov. Walz, and Mayor Frey—but not shooter Jonathan Ross.
DOJ is now targeting Renée Good’s widow, Gov. Walz, and Mayor Frey—but not shooter Jonathan Ross.
Top Trump official says FBI won't investigate killing by ICE agent
DOJ targets now include victim Renée Good's widow, Gov. Walz, and Mayor Frey—but not shooter Jonathan Ross.
www.motherjones.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Top Trump Official Says FBI Won’t Investigate Killing by ICE Agent
DOJ is now targeting Renée Good’s widow, Gov. Walz, and Mayor Frey—but not shooter Jonathan Ross.
DOJ is now targeting Renée Good’s widow, Gov. Walz, and Mayor Frey—but not shooter Jonathan Ross.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
"The invasion of Venezuela went forward even while millions of Americans did the math on just surviving until the next paycheck."
End Military Action in Venezuela and Help Working Class Americans
Healthcare costs are doubling, food prices are rising and the safety net is shredded. So why are we launching an illegal war to profit oil companies?
inthesetimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
"The invasion of Venezuela went forward even while millions of Americans did the math on just surviving until the next paycheck."
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
“A coup is happening in the United States.” Jason Stanley, author of How Fascism Works, argues that President Donald Trump is leading an unlawful takeover of the US government.
From our friends at @revealnews.org:
From our friends at @revealnews.org:
I study fascism. I’ve already fled America.
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
www.motherjones.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
“A coup is happening in the United States.” Jason Stanley, author of How Fascism Works, argues that President Donald Trump is leading an unlawful takeover of the US government.
From our friends at @revealnews.org:
From our friends at @revealnews.org:
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
Reminder: Only a few months ago, ICE was firing so much tear gas at protesters outside a facility in Illinois that some nearby community members who weren’t even protesting were struggling to breathe when they left their homes to run errands, according to a recent lawsuit.
ICE is hounding Chicago area locals with excessive chemical munitions
Agents are firing tear gas and pepper balls on lawful protesters, lawsuits say, sickening even uninvolved residents.
www.motherjones.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Reminder: Only a few months ago, ICE was firing so much tear gas at protesters outside a facility in Illinois that some nearby community members who weren’t even protesting were struggling to breathe when they left their homes to run errands, according to a recent lawsuit.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
NEW: A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok's website shows the tool is being used to create sexual images and videos far more explicit and at time violent than what's on X, including apparent minors and celebrity deepfakes. This is from @regret.bsky.social and @mattburgess1.bsky.social
Grok Is Generating Sexual Content Far More Graphic Than What's on X
A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok’s official website shows it’s being used to create violent sexual images and videos, as well as content that includes apparent minors.
www.wired.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
NEW: A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok's website shows the tool is being used to create sexual images and videos far more explicit and at time violent than what's on X, including apparent minors and celebrity deepfakes. This is from @regret.bsky.social and @mattburgess1.bsky.social
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
Meet Ronald Lauder, the makeup billionaire and Republican donor who reportedly told Trump to buy Greenland
Meet the guy who reportedly told Trump to buy Greenland
Manifest Destiny met luxury cosmetics when makeup billionaire and Republican donor Ronald Lauder mentioned buying Greenland to the president.
www.motherjones.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Meet Ronald Lauder, the makeup billionaire and Republican donor who reportedly told Trump to buy Greenland
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
CBS under fire after spiking 60 Minutes story. Donor cash-for-favors exposed. Offshore wind halted over bogus “security” claims. More bad Trump polls. Battleships named after Trump. Read it all and more in today's bulletin:
Today in Politics, Bulletin 276. 12/22/25
… WSJ: “CBS News pulled a planned ‘60 Minutes’ segment on an El Salvador maximum-security prison where the Trump admin sent hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, a last-minute decision that drew a rebuke f...
www.meidasplus.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
CBS under fire after spiking 60 Minutes story. Donor cash-for-favors exposed. Offshore wind halted over bogus “security” claims. More bad Trump polls. Battleships named after Trump. Read it all and more in today's bulletin:
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
Farewell to CBS News and "60 Minutes." It just went the way of the Washington Post's editorial page
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant. Some thoughts...
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant. Some thoughts...
December 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Farewell to CBS News and "60 Minutes." It just went the way of the Washington Post's editorial page
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant. Some thoughts...
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant. Some thoughts...
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
“This is a vulnerable population. We cannot make mistakes.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I'm a veteran criminal justice reporter. I've never seen anything like ICE-occupied Memphis.
“It’s about as sad as you can possibly imagine."
www.motherjones.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“This is a vulnerable population. We cannot make mistakes.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
WOW: The DOJ has DELETED an image from its release of the Epstein files that shows photos of Trump in a drawer.
Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.
Now, it’s gone.
Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.
Now, it’s gone.
December 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
WOW: The DOJ has DELETED an image from its release of the Epstein files that shows photos of Trump in a drawer.
Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.
Now, it’s gone.
Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.
Now, it’s gone.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
Most transparent admin in history? These redactions are an absolute mockery of the survivors of Epstein’s abuse and the American people.
The DOJ is still compelled by our subpoena to release the full, unredacted files to the Oversight Committee. This cover up must end.
The DOJ is still compelled by our subpoena to release the full, unredacted files to the Oversight Committee. This cover up must end.
December 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Most transparent admin in history? These redactions are an absolute mockery of the survivors of Epstein’s abuse and the American people.
The DOJ is still compelled by our subpoena to release the full, unredacted files to the Oversight Committee. This cover up must end.
The DOJ is still compelled by our subpoena to release the full, unredacted files to the Oversight Committee. This cover up must end.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
“It’s horrifying, it’s embarrassing, it’s scary, it’s heartbreaking—it’s all of those things."
@kieraevebutler.bsky.social spoke with five CDC staffers on Thursday and Friday to gauge their reactions to the announcement.
@kieraevebutler.bsky.social spoke with five CDC staffers on Thursday and Friday to gauge their reactions to the announcement.
“Embarrassing” and “horrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page
"The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."
www.motherjones.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“It’s horrifying, it’s embarrassing, it’s scary, it’s heartbreaking—it’s all of those things."
@kieraevebutler.bsky.social spoke with five CDC staffers on Thursday and Friday to gauge their reactions to the announcement.
@kieraevebutler.bsky.social spoke with five CDC staffers on Thursday and Friday to gauge their reactions to the announcement.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
NEWS: Lawmakers receive thousands of threats, including bomb threats, because of Trump's call for their execution, Greene set to resign and shrink the GOP majority, Veterans turn on Trump over threats to lawmakers.
A very serious update. Spread the word because people need to see this:
A very serious update. Spread the word because people need to see this:
NEWS: Lawmakers Receive Thousands of Death Threats and Bomb Threats After Trump Called for Their Execution
Lawmakers receive thousands of threats, including bomb threats, because of Trump's call for their execution, Greene set to resign and shrink the GOP majority, Veterans turn on Trump over threats
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
NEWS: Lawmakers receive thousands of threats, including bomb threats, because of Trump's call for their execution, Greene set to resign and shrink the GOP majority, Veterans turn on Trump over threats to lawmakers.
A very serious update. Spread the word because people need to see this:
A very serious update. Spread the word because people need to see this:
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
WE ARE GOING TO FLIP DISTRICT 7!
Let’s get one more big push for @aftynbehn.bsky.social
Let’s get some leadership that actually cares about Tennessee!!!!! Early voting ends 26th, final vote Dec 2!
#deconstruction #exvangelical #currentevents #news
Let’s get one more big push for @aftynbehn.bsky.social
Let’s get some leadership that actually cares about Tennessee!!!!! Early voting ends 26th, final vote Dec 2!
#deconstruction #exvangelical #currentevents #news
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
WE ARE GOING TO FLIP DISTRICT 7!
Let’s get one more big push for @aftynbehn.bsky.social
Let’s get some leadership that actually cares about Tennessee!!!!! Early voting ends 26th, final vote Dec 2!
#deconstruction #exvangelical #currentevents #news
Let’s get one more big push for @aftynbehn.bsky.social
Let’s get some leadership that actually cares about Tennessee!!!!! Early voting ends 26th, final vote Dec 2!
#deconstruction #exvangelical #currentevents #news
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
RFK Jr. wants you to know that he’s personally responsible for the anti-vax misinformation on the CDC's website
RFK Jr. wants you to know he’s personally responsible for anti-vax misinformation on CDC website
He told the New York Times there’s no proof that vaccines don’t cause autism, which is a lie.
www.motherjones.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
RFK Jr. wants you to know that he’s personally responsible for the anti-vax misinformation on the CDC's website
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
Not a drill, folks. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The CDC’s new autism page reads like an anti-vax blog
RFK Jr. promised to change vaccine policy. This new website shows he has.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Not a drill, folks. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
If we as a country cared about disability and therefore healthcare and access, they would not be building AI centers in Black neighborhoods.
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 AM
If we as a country cared about disability and therefore healthcare and access, they would not be building AI centers in Black neighborhoods.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
Trump and Republicans refuse to fight for American families, but I refuse to give up on them.
I simply cannot vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history.
I simply cannot vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Trump and Republicans refuse to fight for American families, but I refuse to give up on them.
I simply cannot vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history.
I simply cannot vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
?????
Shaheen: So let me be clear. No one in the senate chamber wants to extend the ACA tax credits more than I do.
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
?????
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
rightwing guy inherits insurance empire from his dad.
struck with revelation that the rich should run everything! "a proper elite that takes care of the country".
builds JD vance from dust to ensure just that.
profits!
gets wapo treatment as a big thinker.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
struck with revelation that the rich should run everything! "a proper elite that takes care of the country".
builds JD vance from dust to ensure just that.
profits!
gets wapo treatment as a big thinker.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
The secretive donor circle that lifted JD Vance is now rewriting MAGA’s future
Chris Buskirk put tech elites in power in Trump’s Washington. His efforts are grounded in a controversial theory: An “aristocracy” is needed to move the country forward.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
rightwing guy inherits insurance empire from his dad.
struck with revelation that the rich should run everything! "a proper elite that takes care of the country".
builds JD vance from dust to ensure just that.
profits!
gets wapo treatment as a big thinker.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
struck with revelation that the rich should run everything! "a proper elite that takes care of the country".
builds JD vance from dust to ensure just that.
profits!
gets wapo treatment as a big thinker.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
Polls are open until 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Polls are open until 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
“I can't, for the life of me, figure out why we are still so rigid and moderating everything when we have nothing to lose for the first time,” a Democratic digital strategist tells WIRED. www.wired.com/story/do-dem...
It's Been a Year Since Trump Was Elected. Democrats Still Don't Get the Internet
“I can't, for the life of me, figure out why we are still so rigid and moderating everything when we have nothing to lose for the first time,” a Democratic digital strategist tells WIRED.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“I can't, for the life of me, figure out why we are still so rigid and moderating everything when we have nothing to lose for the first time,” a Democratic digital strategist tells WIRED. www.wired.com/story/do-dem...
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
“I read it as a sign of physical submission to Donald Trump, a statement of fealty to him and the idea that the surface of a policy is the only thing that matters."
Inside the brutal aesthetics of MAGA—and what our new political stagecraft means for power.
Inside the brutal aesthetics of MAGA—and what our new political stagecraft means for power.
In your face: The brutal aesthetics of MAGA
Does proximity to power rely on a specific look?
www.motherjones.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
“I read it as a sign of physical submission to Donald Trump, a statement of fealty to him and the idea that the surface of a policy is the only thing that matters."
Inside the brutal aesthetics of MAGA—and what our new political stagecraft means for power.
Inside the brutal aesthetics of MAGA—and what our new political stagecraft means for power.
Reposted by mkhughes87.bsky.social
“ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED.”
Donald Trump got mad at the TV, so now stuff costs more
"ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED."
www.motherjones.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED.”