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Excellent performance by Belgium. Totally outclassed the US.

Graham Platner must drop out of the race to become Maine's next U.S. Senator. The Democratic Party should continue to stand with all survivors of sexual assault.

Nobody hates America more than a candidate who loses an election and refuses to accept the results. Nobody hates America more than a President who thinks he’s above the law. Today’s show.👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

I know Kevin McCarthy. I served with Kevin McCarthy. He can’t wipe that smile off his face. He knows he’s gaslighting here. Even out of office, he’s gotta keep lying to that @FoxNews audience to keep the money coming in.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have called on Dem. Graham Platner to drop out of Maine's Senate race after Politico reported sexual assault allegations against him. In a video on X, Platner denied the allegations but said his campaign is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.”

“How stupid do you think the American people are?”: @michaelsteele.bsky.social blasts Trump and the Republican Party for using scare tactics, labelling Democrats as socialists and communists, while he enriches himself from the White House.

“Racism is reactionary”: While many people across the country celebrated the July 4th holiday with friends and family, masked white nationalists marched through the streets of Washington, D.C. The Weeknight hosts react to the jarring photos and the lack of condemnation from the White House.

TONIGHT: Sarah Blaskey, investigative reporter for The Washington Post, talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.

TONIGHT: @azsecretary.bsky.social joins @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.

Where the federal government has been unwilling to step up, states must venture “once more unto the breach.” And we’re doing it in Illinois with a strong bipartisan AI safety law that is the most protective in the nation.

TONIGHT: Samantha Power, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, joins @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.

TONIGHT: @weissmann.substack.com joins @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.

“There had already been months of talk about Platner’s bad behavior at this point…But many in the group were still planning on supporting him. So we asked them what would make them change their vote.” Read the rest of my latest, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/graham-pla...

For Democrats, being credibly accused of committing sexual assault is a red line that disqualifies potential political candidates. For Republicans, it is a job qualification.

What great news — after our advocacy, Pastor Ezra Jin is free and back with his family after being unjustly detained by the Chinese government. We must continue to stand up for religious freedom around the world. www.wsj.com/world/china/...

The “Democrats are all communists” lie will work politically if Dems do what Dems always do - arrogantly decide they’re too smart to even engage with the lie. The lie won’t work politically if Dems get down in the dirt and FIGHT back against the lie.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...

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I am honored to be endorsed by the United Steelworkers District 11. Minnesota iron ore built this country. And I’m cosponsoring the Make More in America Act to help support industries that depend on MN iron ore and steel production and to make things here in Minnesota.

George Johnson wasn’t just a businessman — he was a visionary to the very end who broke barriers and whose impact reached beyond Chicago to create opportunities for all. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his memory be a blessing.

Troy Jackson, tan, rested, and ready?

We will figure out who knew what when (Fight agency, podbros, MSNOW anchors, electeds) But for now the focus needs to be on two things: 1. Support for the survivors who came forward 2. Platner needs to drop out. Now.

These details about Platner’s alleged sexual assault are absolutely sickening. (1/x)

Jen is absolutely right. Step up folks. It was an error of judgment. We should have higher standards. Own it. Move on. Find a better candidate.

Trump is bragging about letting crypto execs off the hook just days after we learned that he made $1.4 billion from crypto and memecoins last year, while the people who bought his memecoin lost $3.8 billion

Look, can we all just agree on the basic rule that Nazi tattoos are never ok? (When a candidate begins a campaign with "I didn't mean to permanently affix a symbol of the most evil, murderous regime in history to my body, it should be seen as a warning. I don't care how drunk and stupid they were.)

BREAKING: A woman who dated Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, accused him of sexual assaulting her nearly five years ago, an allegation Platner denies, Politico reported. In a statement provided to Politico, Platner called the allegations “troubling, serious, and false.”

What’s Nirav Shah up to?

Mitch McConnell has a better prognosis than Platner.

For the good of the country, just drop out.

To anyone who has been lied to by a professional bullshitter this tone and resistance to any form of accountability are very familiar.

Tell me again why it’s not ok to refer to MAGAs as idiots…

If he has to take time to reflect on the best path forward he does not mean the best path forward for the state of Maine. Because that would’ve had him quit long ago or never enter the race.

A good rule of thumb. Should a Nazi tattoo have been disqualifying? Why yes, yes it should have been.

Believe the women. A creep.

I never use platforms like this to say “I told you so.” So this post is left intentionally blank.

Donald Trump is once again openly bragging about his own corruption.

Unconscionable that any so called expert organization could approve of or rationalize such obscene overspending.

Hot but joyful Bristol Parade gets a nod from D.C.! Bravo, Bristol!!

Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov complained about fuel shortages and threatened military bloggers and everyday citizens with "harsher measures" to silence their criticism. Head of RT Margarita Simonyan fibbed about her time in the US. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xov8...

I agree my friend, no one can force him out. He would have to voluntarily drop out, and everyone then rallies behind a consensus Dem nominee. And the fact that he’s cancelling a bunch of public events again tells me he knows more bad shit is coming out about him.

Visited LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services in Leesburg to learn about its work and how it’s using $1 million in funding I helped secure for a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence. I’ll keep working to ensure every survivor has the support they need to heal.

The writing in this piece is too clear.

Every Minnesotan deserves a path to a good-paying job. As Governor, I will: 📚 Improve reading and math achievement 🔨 Add 10,000 new apprenticeships 🩺 Expand career pathways in health care, teaching, public safety, and the trades 🎓 Make it easier to earn a credential that leads to a career

Thank you Hiawatha Bray.👇

No matter what the odds say, he SHOULD drop out. He’s a Nazi tattoo-wearing antisemite, a total fraud, and a really bad, troubled guy. And there will just be more & more shit that keeps coming out about him. If you want to beat Susan Collins, he should get out.👇

NEW: As acting attorney general and deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche has repeatedly elevated the president’s interests over the DOJ’s and the American people’s. Every senator should reject his nomination. We just sent them a letter saying so.

I will NOT support a Farm Bill that doesn’t protect SNAP funding. A Farm Bill that abandons hungry families is wholly unacceptable.

A visit to my London barber, a quality day at the British Library, and a sensible beverage with @ksvesq.bsky.social and @stevevladeck.bsky.social at one of my favorite spots on London. A jolly good success of a day, I’d say!

Today, Illinois enacts the strongest artificial intelligence safety and accountability bill in the nation. We are establishing our state as a leader in setting guardrails for responsible innovation and growth in AI — all the while protecting Illinoisans.

While families struggle to afford rent and save for a home, Donald Trump still hasn’t signed the bipartisan bill that would actually lower housing costs. The American Dream shouldn't be reserved for the wealthy. We should be making it easier—not harder—for people to buy a home.

Masked ICE agents terrorizing people is not law and order. It is state intimidation. Knowledge is a powerful defense. PAXIS.app gives immigrants, citizens, workers, families, students, and bystanders free Know Your Rights guidance on their phone. Help get it into more hands: gofundme.com/PAXIS

To anyone considering helping President Trump interfere with our election or our count: You will be prosecuted. That’s why I’m moving forward with new legislation that would make it a FELONY to seize ballots before the vote has been certified by state and county officials.

What great news — after our advocacy, Pastor Ezra Jin is free and back with his family after being unjustly detained by the Chinese government. We must continue to stand up for religious freedom around the world. www.wsj.com/world/china/...

Sikorsky is a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, one of the top contributors to Trump's pet projects. Lockheed Martin is the Pentagon’s biggest contractor and has received more than $43 billion in new or increased government contracts in the last 7 months.

Thanks to International Falls Mayor Drake Dill and the team at Rainy Lake Medical Center for the visit and discussion. I-Falls is a wonderful place and it’s also many miles from other medical facilities.

The folks at Fox News wanted Trump to know that his supporters want his face on Mount Rushmore. The problem is there isn't enough rock in the mountain to add another face. There is no real movement to add Trump's face to the monument other than in his own imagination.

He lives on another planet.

Breaking news: One of the most corrupt lying sleazebags in sports lies again!

Concur. The sportsmanlike thing to do would be to reject the corrupt reversal of the decision and not to play Balogun.

We live in the most corrupt moment in U.S. history. The Democratic candidate in 2028 should be, in response to that, someone who is seen as above reproach, an outsider untainted by our corrupt system. (See Jimmy Carter's candidacy post-Watergate.)

NOW: President Trump speaks at the White House amid World Cup controversy. WATCH LIVE:

Football common law! Football common law!

So, an uninformed request motivated by even more baseless animus.

“Football and the Preogative State”

Whatever happens with the USMNT, there will always be an asterisk on the results. Whatever progress they have made is now under a cloud. They can thank Trump for that.

Fox News - These commies are all college educated, over educated, super rich folks. Jesse Watters seems to think students get 'everything for free' at college. Has he heard of student loans? Send your kid to college they'll come back a communist!

Last week, decorated Air Force Major Jason Watson courageously risked his own freedom (with just three years left before retirement) to defend the Constitution. Now, he’s under investigation. 📸 Matthew Wagner Photos

So...are they going to return the Nobel Prize to her?

Trump is screwing you over in order to line his own pockets. That's the winning campaign that produces the mandate for aggressive accountability next year, which paves the way for actual reform once his coalition is out.

Why are we calling Trump's DC vandalism "beautification?"

What great news — after our advocacy, Pastor Ezra Jin is free and back with his family after being unjustly detained by the Chinese government. We must continue to stand up for religious freedom around the world. www.wsj.com/world/china/...

Kellyanne Conway - People who use notes when they speak don't really mean what they say. Greg Gutfeld - Where are my notes? I've got something to say.

Preliminary hearing begins in case against Charlie Kirk's alleged killer WATCH NOW:

36 years at the Star Tribune is an incredible run! Congratulations to Jim Souhan on a remarkable career covering so many memorable Minnesota sports moments. Wishing you all the best in retirement.

We filed a complaint with the Interior Department inspector general last week about some eyebrow-raising government contracts, including for the Reflecting Pool "renovation." Let's just say there's *a lot* that should be investigated:

Coming up on @msnownews.bsky.social at 11am ET. Tune in.

Brian Kilmeade said that the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) was antisemitic and pro-Islamist. Then he showed a clip of Ashik Siddique saying that the U.S. was full of promise. The clip did not feature anything about Israel, Jewish people or Islam.

July 13!?!?

Flipping off ICE is protected by the First Amendment. PAXIS.app confirms that if ICE responds by stopping, detaining, searching, seizing your phone, threatening, arresting, it is likely to be a First Amendment retaliation claim. Knowledge is power. Help get PAXIS out there: gofundme.com/f/PAXIS

History is an inheritance. It isn’t a game for law professors who are remarkably unqualified— and unwilling— to do the hard historical work.

On July 4th Rachel Campos-Duffy seemed to think that Canada was an authoritarian hellscape filled with oppressed people. Is that Fox News code for a country with universal healthcare?

On July 4th Peter Doocy was proud to describe the planned record breaking fireworks display - The Declaration of Detonation - 850,000 shells, fifty trucks, sixty crew members. U.S. tax dollars on actual fire.

Congratulations to Virginia250 for a superb July 4 celebration in Williamsburg, following months of wonderful programming all over the Commonwealth! Inspiring, educational, unifying.

From the Chancellor of the Exchequer's notes on Calvin's Case...Latin maxims & birthright citizenship: Justice Croke: "ubi natus ibi datus" (where born, there bound) Justice Fleming: "Quousque potestas regis, eousque extendit ligeancia" (as far as the king's power reaches, so far extends ligeance)

It was an absolute honor to talk to @frangeladuo.bsky.social for their podcast! Check it out. redcircle.com/shows/1e8134...

LIVE: President Trump rings opening bells of Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange from the Oval Office amid controversy over his own financial disclosures. WATCH HERE: youtube.com/live/JhJXXPv...

Andy Burnham free Jarrell Quansah challenge.

Keir Starmer has the opportunity to do the most amazing thing ever.

We need to preserve, create, and spread knowledge. That is the very purpose of the University, and it speaks to the very core of our humanity. This is not the way. Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/u...

Found a fascinating letter from international law experts to the Privy Council during the reign of Elizabeth that said something like “we don’t punish children for the misdeeds of their parents, but we can punish foreign subjects for the misdeeds of their kings.”

dissent isn't un-American. dissent is *the* founding American act. youtu.be/YlP5dP-b5EY?...

Today's news roundup: -UN rights council orders urgent inquiry into Sudan's al-Obeid -NATO leaders, including Trump, to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara -A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids 👇 www.justsecurity.org/145865/early...

I’m going to follow up until I get an answer.

Good morning from the British Library! Examining more Calvin’s Case records. On the left, Francis Bacon’s arguments and corrections. On the right, notes by Sir Julius Caesar, Chancellor of the Exchequer, recorded during the judicial proceedings. Any day with manuscripts is a good day!

Karoline Leavitt seems to think the United States was founded on the values of prison, police and private property. That sounds more like the police state of President Trump's dreams. Don't touch that liner in the reflecting pool!

The NATO summit is this week. Here are some thoughts on US Force Posture in Europe. www.thebulwark.com/p/withdrawin...

Johnny Joey Jones - "In Cuba poverty is $2 wages in this country it's almost $70,000 a year." Jones was way off as the poverty rate is $15,960 for one person. Fox often says Democrats are out of touch elitists. 🤷‍♀️