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@velshi.com and @nikkimcr.bsky.social discuss the incompetence of Trump's Iran war

WATCH: @crow.house.gov, an Army veteran who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, joins @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social to discuss Donald Trump’s lack of a strategy for ending his war in Iran. #LastWord

‘No strategy from Day One’: Armed Services Dem slams Trump’s Iran war youtu.be/5CfyD5EoEiY?...

@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social: Trump’s Treasury Secretary said ‘we don’t know when’ Trump’s war will end. youtu.be/LQrtNCFc1vs?...

“Break it first and ask questions later.” Brown University professor Corey Brettschneider explains the Trump strategy that undermines the Constitution.

Victor Marx's campaign says its unlimited purchase merch shop selling a meetings with Marx for $1299 is legal because the money doesn't go to the campaign. So where does the money go? The campaign isn't saying.

WATCH: @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social is joined by celebrated author @kurtandersen.bsky.social to discuss his fascinating new novel that imagines an America 20 years in the future where AOC is the president, Elon Musk "overdosed en route to Mars," and robots walk among us. #LastWord

Can I use Excel to make a Gantt chart for the project?

“Except for Natalie”: MS NOW White House Reporter Jake Traylor joins The Weeknight to discuss how Trump’s favorite White House aide worked without a security clearance for a year.

WATCH: New video obtained by MS NOW’s Vaughn Hillyard shows DOJ officials flailing when pressed on Trump’s unfounded claim that 15,000 noncitizens were registered to vote in Nevada.

It’s hard to cover a president “for whom words don't matter”: Peter Alexander breaks down reporting on the stream of information Trump’s close executive assistant Natalie Harp is feeding the president.

BREAKING: The DNC is suing the Trump administration over its failure to respond to public records requests seeking information about plans to seize ballots in the midterm elections. MS NOW's Symone Sanders Townsend reports.

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TONIGHT: @davidcrowley4wi.bsky.social joins @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.

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

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

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

Every day, it becomes clearer that AIPAC's money does not buy what it used to and its brand and pro-Netanyahu stance is seen as toxic from coast-to-coast. Those are good things for the U.S. and for both Israelis and Palestinians. Latest evidence: wapo.st/3UKh7e5

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A Louisiana court order says NFL players can now return to college, and @espn.com's Pete Thamel says hundreds could take the opportunity. Confused? Here's Flipboard's explainer, featuring stories from @achristovich.bsky.social, @ahamm.bsky.social and more. flipboard.com/@thesportsde...

Homebuyers in Illinois can more comfortably afford to buy a house than folks in any other US state. www.chicagobusiness.com/real-estate/...

Today, the YMCA opened its new Center for Child and Family Wellbeing in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood, bringing together early childhood education, school-age programming, and family resources, all in one place.

We DON’T trade with Iran. But China does.

My statement after woman allegedly plotted ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol:

“If military retirees were told they had to wait a year or more for earned pension benefits, Washington would be apoplectic. Intelligence officers serve in the shadows, and their discretion should not become a shield for institutional failure.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Welcome to the bullshitocracy. My latest. www.thedailybeast.com/the-only-tru...

This is my latest piece. It is about the onset and consequences of the current bullshitocracy.

I’m going to flood law reviews with insane papers like “The Lawfulness of Woke One and the Summers George” and see what happens.

I am just tired of Tyler Austin Harper. It’s the same recycled grievance, packaged as a response to something new. It’s like I’m being nudged repeatedly.

California is FIRST IN THE NATION to offer its own partnered, affordable medication for public purchase. $19 naloxone — 50% lower than the market rate. $11 insulin pens. And now...FREE emergency-use inhalers and spacers for ALL California schools.

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NEW: OSC just filed disciplinary complaints against two federal employees for running for partisan political office and soliciting contributions, in violation of the Hatch Act. This is how the system is supposed to work: when people break the rules, they’re held accountable. 🧵

Gas above $4/gal. National debt at $40 trillion. Another endless war in the Middle East. The FDA gutted and foods being recalled every day.   And this is what Donald Trump is focused on.

With just 75 days until midterm elections, Donald Trump is laser-focused on his White House vanity projects while Americans struggle to meet basic needs. Meanwhile, his administration is ramping up its election intimidation efforts. The Weeknight has the latest.

I will be on the Jim Acosta Show today at 4:00 PM ET to discuss my old clips of Natalie Harp from 2021. @jimacosta.bsky.social Check it out.

When did you stop believing you'd ever buy a home? When did the dream start feeling impossible? I've heard this story too many times. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act says: Not anymore. Your dream matters.

Carrying the State of Illinois with me is an honor — and I’m always proud to share that with our youngest in Illinois.

Who is Natalie Harp? Flipboard's editorial team put together a Storyboard with articles from @cnn.com, @newrepublic.com and @people.com explaining what's going on with Trump and his "binky." flipboard.com/@news/who-is...

"There's nothing I'm gonna say that's gonna change anybody's mind about Donald Trump, and I'm certainly not gonna try." Guest co-host @mcuban.bsky.social breaks down the two types of TDS, and explains why he tunes it all out. Tune in tomorrow for the full episode!

UPDATE: The Marx campaign now says its online merch site is run by a third party which is keeping the proceeds, not the campaign. The campaign hasn't said who is profiting from the merch promoted by the campaign. We don't know if it's Marx himself, Marx's family, or someone else.

News about Russia's attack on Ukraine moves fast. That's why Flipboard's editors created a @surf.social feed with stories from voices like @noelreports.com, @kyivindependent.com and @theukrainianreview.bsky.social. 📌 Pin The War in Ukraine feed to keep up with the news: bsky.app/profile/flip...

Not even Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed close friend Kim Jong Un respects him anymore. The latest example of Trump embarrassing our nation on the world stage. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/w...

Flock surveillance is under scrutiny again. Reports of wrongful detentions and civil liberties concerns are piling up. Read stories from @nbcnews.com, @futurism.com, @gizmodo.com and local news orgs across the U.S. to better understand the issue. flipboard.com/topic/flocks...

And now, a message from Natalie Harp, President Trump’s “friend”.

Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and RFK Jr. bragged about their gutting of the federal government – including the FDA. It's their entire philosophy. The result? DEADLY BLUEBERRIES, the most recent in a string of food recalls that are endangering the health of millions of Americans.

MS NOW’s Jack Fitzpatrick took to Capitol Hill to ask Republican lawmakers about the Trump family’s business dealings, including its cryptocurrency firm, defense contracts and tungsten mines in Kazakhstan.

Michigan, AARP Poll: Senate 🔵Abdul El-Sayed (D) 48 🔴Mike Rogers (R) 47 Governor 🔵Jocelyn Benson (D) 49 🔴John James (R) 44 Fabrizio Ward/Impact Research Aug. 9-11 877 LVs MOE +/- 3.3% www.aarp.org/content/dam/...

New episode of "Clock It" out now! WATCH HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=puDKPsxqeAU&feature=youtu.be

I fear that I scared my students today because I mentioned Byrne v Boadle in constitutional law.

Y'all remember when the Wienermobile picked me up to go to class? It is coming back. www.ajc.com/news/2026/08...

Trump profits. You pay. The Trump admin has become the living embodiment of the swamp. While American families pay more for housing, health care, groceries, and gas, Trump, his family, and their club of billionaires are cashing in. www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

I have truly never had so many emails at the beginning of a school year before. What is this?

This week, I've signed into law legislation designed to create safeguards against domestic and sexual violence — making us more prepared to stop it before it happens and step in upon its discovery.

NEW: California is providing FREE emergency-use inhalers and spacers to schools across the state. Working with Amneal Pharmaceuticals, our CalRx albuterol will help schools respond to potentially life-threatening asthma attacks in the classroom or on the playground.

MS NOW congressional reporter Mychael Schnell reports Republicans are forgoing traditional in-person town halls for virtual forums. Lawmakers tell Schnell the political ramifications of an angry crowd and security concerns play a part in their decision to skip the in-person gatherings.

my grandmother says i should give up on finding a husband and just write books

If it feels like Trump’s corruption is worse this time around, that’s because it is. Here are 10 ways his second term is more corrupt than his first.🧵

On the side of someone's thoughtful thread that is trying to descend into a flame war: MOOCs.

On Wednesday, the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history. @joe-scarborough.bsky.social condemns President Donald Trump over the number, saying the president — who once campaigned on paying down the national debt — is responsible for an outsized portion of it.

Tonight Colorado Whose Live Anyway whoselive.com

Rebuild Illinois is one of the most comprehensive infrastructure programs in the nation — and we’re making sure no community has been left out in our state. For areas like Rockford, that means repairing roads, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating opportunities.

Which one should I draw?

New music, new fan-created video! Let's Fall In Lava www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylD...

California is doing impressive things with clean energy. I hope the EU notices!

NEW: The Office of Special Counsel still hasn't resolved six CREW complaints against senior Trump-appointed officials for violating the Hatch Act—including 5 investigations pending for over 10 months. The most powerful officials shouldn't be allowed to skirt the law.

Wondering how to help your single friends? @karaswisher.bsky.social and @profgalloway.com say: get them in the same room—and don’t make it weird.

Very true and important note, that Elon Musk’s other attempts to turn out Trump voters has seen a judge proceed with a fraud case:

NEW @WIRED.com: Elon Musk is expected to spend big in the midterms, per people familiar — between $100m and $200m across key races including Texas, where Republican candidate Ken Paxton has been badly trailing James Talarico on campaign contributions www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

Two weeks before Trump took office, DAMAC announced that it was planning data center developments in the US. Trump suggested he could secure “expedited reviews” for the projects. During Trump's first year back, DAMAC Properties paid him $12.5 million.

Private equity has mowed its way through a thousand industries in America—rolling up competitors, then selling off the businesses for parts, sucking out the value, and leaving nothing but a shell behind. We must stop Wall Street looting and rein in private equity.

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“A man who can laugh at himself is truly blessed, for he will never lack for amusement.”

Amid so much national distraction, a reminder of what government can still do: See a problem. Solve it. Make life better. California is putting free emergency albuterol in 10,000 public schools. I spoke with @gavinnewsom.bsky.social about leadership — and helping kids breathe easier.

It’s a shame when a professional journalist reposts my unique edit based on about 20 episodes from 2021 and doesn’t bother to cite her source. Other accounts reposted this but they gave me credit. I had to block Jessica Yellin on multiple accounts over this.

From Boston…

Today's news roundup: -Israel opens criminal inquiries into killings of several Palestinians during war -Emails reveal ICE officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025 -New drone unit in Europe to be phased out by acting chief of staff of the US Army 👇 www.justsecurity.org/154606/early...

“When you have your own I.G.s, you lose the credibility and integrity of the work. If people think that you’re doing it to support the administration, then the whole concept that was created in 1978 of independent, nonpartisan inspectors general goes away.” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/u...

President Donald Trump gave reporters a tour of White House construction projects Wednesday, in which he boasted about “flawless granite” and new “top-of-the-line” flagpoles. Joe calls attention to Trump’s outsized focus on construction projects.

President Donald Trump gave reporters a tour of White House construction projects Wednesday, in which he boasted about “flawless granite” and new “top-of-the-line” flag poles.