Michael Devine

[David Axelrod @davidaxelrod]

It's actually mind-boggling that @JDVance would say Watergate would be a "10 hour story" today.
Just to review, Nixon's aides authorized a break-in of the DNC HQ to install bugging equipment--in a caper foiled by a night watchman, who called police. They then enlisted the CIA to mislead the FBI that the break-in was related to a probe of malign foreign actors.
The entire operation was paid for by a slush fund controlled by the WH.
The WH also enlisted the IRS to probe hundreds of Nixon's political enemies.
The AG, the WH COS and several other top aides all were convicted and served time for their involvement in the crimes and coverup.
Nixon was caught on his own secret tape system conspiring with them but was pardoned a month after he resigned by his successor, Gerald Ford.
That Vance thinks this would be a "10 hour story" today speaks volumes about the moral and ethical degradation of the Trump era.

[Sam @SamCKx]

If Keir Starmer does resign, history will look back on his reign and scratch its head as to why the hell he was so hated.

On paper, he's probably delivered more to working British people in such a short time than any PM for decades.

After inheriting an absolute mess: NHS waiting lists fallen. Worker's rights improved. Rail operators nationalised. Improved relations with EU and improved UK's global reputation. Removed non-dom tax status. Halved childcare costs. Boosted state pensions. Lowest homicide rate in 50 years. Lifted 550k children out of poverty. Immigration vastly reduced.

We are in the age of billionaire funded misinformation, whose sole purpose is to topple democratically elected leaders, and insert leadership that favours the wealthy elites over the working people. Looks like the game plan is working...

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

A statement from the family of Alex Pretti, obtained by CNN:

"We are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the hero term lightly. However his last thought and act was to protect a woman.

The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He has his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down all while being pepper sprayed.

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you."

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

MARK WARNER, top dem on senate intel, with a scathing statement

[Rachel Bitecofer 🗽🦆 @RachelBitecofer]

What you’re seeing is the actual corruption you were led to believe occurred under other presidents.

Every conspiracy they created about Obama and Biden is an actual thing Trump is doing 10000 times in plain sight

[Fareed Zakaria @FareedZakaria]

Over the past few decades, America has spawned a meritocracy that has come to dominate business, government, media and culture.

The populist right wants to replace it with something older, cruder and more corrosive: a naked plutocracy—rule by the very rich.

My take:

[NBC Entertainment @nbc]

Watching him walk through that door and head to his barstool, America couldn’t wait to say hi to Norm every Thursday night. George Wendt was an essential part of the genius of ‘Cheers’ and he will be missed by the millions who loved him. Norm was all of us. A regular guy who finished his hardworking day wanting to be surrounded by friends and a frosty beverage. We’re proud to raise a glass and toast a true comedy legend.

[Ken Burns @KenBurns]

Thank you @andersoncooper for the opportunity to discuss the value of PBS for our country.

[Christopher Webb @cwebbonline]

Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks—keeps it simple without being condescending.

“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion. I don’t know a lot of people who think we’d be better off if our lives had more uniformity, inequity, and exclusion.” @PeteButtigieg

Our problem is clear though: too many value uniformity over inclusion, and they’re the ones running the government today.
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[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

The guys who wrote the Constitution were nobody's fools.

They created a separation of powers so that one person could not amass enormous power.

It should frighten EVERY American — conservatives and progressives — that we now have a president who doesn't respect the rule of law.

[Liz Cheney @Liz_Cheney]

Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine. History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.

[Sean Casten @SeanCasten]

To all those saying "shouldn't we root out government inefficiency? What's wrong with DOGE?" a quick background on Constitutional law and why the WAY it is being violated exposes the true motives of the criminals:

[Notre Dame Football @NDFootball]

The 2024 season: Team Glory ☘️

#GoIrish☘️

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

Today, Pres. Trump gave a sweeping legal reprieve to nearly 1,600 defendants who attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, including those convicted of violent crimes & seditious conspiracy.

More than 150 police officers were assaulted during that attack. Some eventually died.

[Literary Hub @lithub]

In case you missed them, here are the best (new) books the Lit Hub staff read this year.
https://t.co/gr2WSrjdVi

[LateNighter @latenightercom]

Jimmy Kimmel: "It was a terrible night for everyone who voted against him, and guess what? It was a bad night for everyone who voted for him too. You just don't realize it yet."

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

In honor of MLB Opening Day, here is the best sports drone video you’ll ever see.

Wrigley Field is something special.

[Late Night with Seth Meyers @LateNightSeth]

Donald Trump is going to be the GOP presidential nominee once again. Here’s a refresher on the former president. https://t.co/kjilDAKRx8 #ACloserLook

[The Daily Show @TheDailyShow]

If you're unfamiliar with his work, this is the popcorn gif guy

[DAW Books @dawbooks]

Wonderful to see three DAW titles on FFA's Most Anticipated Books of 2024 list! Check out TO CAGE A GOD by Elizabeth May, SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN by @wiswell, and THE NAVIGATOR'S CHILDREN by Tad Willams!

https://t.co/tPpLq8VIhX