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This is a profoundly absurd show of force that could put Californians directly in harm's way. Flying live rounds over a busy highway without coordination between state, federal, and local partners isn't just wrong — it's dangerous.

The people around Donald Trump are taking advantage of his diminished capacity to break the law. Whatever they do now, we won’t forget — and we will hold them accountable.

$5 BILLION is headed out the door to build new job-creating, zero-emission projects, fix roads and bridges, and improve sidewalks and bike lanes across California. We're investing in our communities, our people, and the places we drive, walk, and ride every day.

I'm not afraid of Donald Trump — and I won't back down when it comes to protecting my people.

The Republicans attacks on the No Kings protests are sickening. To them, only pro-Trump speech is protected. If you oppose Trump - you "hate America" or you're a "terrorist". What they're trying to do is simple: suppress turnout this weekend. Don't let them win.

Donald Trump will keep trying to invade Illinois with troops — and we will keep defending the sovereignty of our state. Militarizing our communities against their will is not only un-American but also leads us down a dangerous path for our democracy. What will come next?

He lies as he breathes. And he gets away with his lies because the media and his voters don’t hold him accountable for his lies. 👇

After gutting Medicare and Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the rich, Trump and Republicans are now refusing to stop insurance premiums from skyrocketing. Meanwhile, California will make CalRx insulin available at $11 a pen starting Jan. 1st. We are not the same.

California is keeping our promise to provide affordable insulin for all who need it. Come Jan. 1, you'll be able to buy CalRx insulin at 11 bucks a pen.

I had the same question. No answer.

70% of Americans are 💯 correct in their belief.👇

Bottom line: if you don’t vote, you are telling everyone that you are privileged enough to not be affected by whatever happens.

No Kings, No Kings, No Kings

No Kings No Dukes of York

Big day tomorrow. Don’t let Trump’s authoritarian crowd bully you into silence. This is our moment to stand up for our democracy and against his corruption. I will be with @sanders.senate.gov at the DC rally. Find yours at nokings.org.

Hey media and experts who believed Trump was "coming around" on Ukraine even though each previous time you thought that, he was just stalling as Putin's Whore and yet you fell for it again? Go fuck yourselves. And quit.

More reason to get the truth on what became of the $50K. Administration stories don’t add up.

It's already No Kings Day in some parts of the world!

The thing that upsets establishment pols and special interest groups and mega donors about Mamdani is that he has chosen to…and is going to…win without them, without bending the knee to them. Worse for them…and best for NY and Dems generally, is it’s one of the reasons he’s going to win.

Wow, what a game! The Dodgers are headed back to the World Series for a second year in a row after sweeping the Brewers. A proud night for California.

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles over his Jeffrey Epstein ties

Incidentally, yellow is the official color of No Kings.

Once again, Trump rewards his friends—this time George Santos, a disgraced convict and a complete and utter fraud who betrayed the Congress and the people he was supposed to represent. Another blow to the rule of law.

America doesn’t have a king. But Trump acts like one—ignoring the Constitution, detaining citizens without due process, and attacking the rule of law. That's what tomorrow's No Kings Day protest is about.

The numbers are in and here’s just one example of a Rhode Islander who would see a $683/month premium increase next year if Congress does not act now. Republicans’ health insurance sticker shock is already here.

Tactical frivolity. Laughtivism. Ridicule. Don't let them take your joy or your power.

Does Mike Johnson have a theory why so many veterans would attend a hate America rally? www.military.com/daily-news/h...

Kat’s campaign is an advertisement for contagious courage.

Police have released a photo of the suspect in the attack on Mitch McConnell

Bernie and AOC made clear that they want MAGA to have healthcare as much as they want Democrats to have healthcare. That's what they were there to talk about at this week's CNN town hall, not a primary challenge.

Your health insurance premiums could double or even triple thanks to Republican health care cuts. But instead of helping American families facing double costs, Trump plans to DOUBLE his bailout for Argentina. Whatever happened to “America First”?

Democrats are fighting for lower health care costs for American families.

Speaker Johnson: What are you hiding? You’re more interested in covering up what happened at the Epstein Mansion than protecting Americans’ health care.

Just a reminder—there is a No Kings demonstration near you tomorrow. Let’s all go and help stop these cruel chaotic politicians who have short-circuited our Constitution! #nokings

BREAKING: Speaker Tiny Johnson says Trump is funding "No Kings"! I did NOT see that coming

Even the corrupt Trump administration can’t stop EVs, because they’re cleaner, quieter, less expensive to run, and more fun to drive.

They’re so fucking afraid of #NoKings. They’re so afraid of a mammoth, off the charts act of peaceful resistance. So let’s give it to em tomorrow.

Donald Trump never meant to drain the swamp. Donald Trump IS the swamp.

Instead of working to reopen the government and fix your healthcare: Donald “Law and Order” Trump spent today letting a convicted fraudster off the hook. That was his priority.

Thousands of Coloradans are expected at anti-Trump No Kings protests on Saturday as Republicans suggest that citizens criticizing them are violent extremists or even terrorists.

No Kings Denver speaker Joe Salazar, a progressive former state rep, is calling for a peaceful demonstration against the Trump administration. And he warned centrist Democratic elected officials not to show up for a photo op if they're not seriously opposing Trump.

Our Afghan allies stood shoulder to shoulder with our troops, risking their lives for our country. Turning our backs on them now would be a betrayal of our values. We must pass my bill, the Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act, and keep our word. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Shut it down like it’s 1802.

Today is Day 17 of the Republican shutdown. Your regular reminders: 1. Republicans control the White House, Senate and House. 2. GOP making deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA. 3. Democrats are fighting to lower costs, cancel the cuts and save healthcare for Americans.

Release the Epstein Files

MAGA, MAGA.

The lips Trump publicly fantasized about on AF1, comparing to a machine gun. This is one effed up guy, Trump

Thanks to Congressional Republicans, a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 a year will pay more than $22,000 EVERY YEAR to keep their health insurance. $22,000. Some families will decide between keeping health insurance or giving it up—and that could be a matter of life or death.

I hope he speaks up.

Once again, Trump minions corruptly stooging for their fossil fuel industry donors. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

OPINION by @jilldlawrence.bsky.social: “Nonviolent public protests can generate dramatic changes in public opinion.” READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King' www.bbc.com/news/live/cv...

To work for Trump is to be an asshole. Part of the job description. Sad.

Bluesky Community! We will be hosting a 30 mins Instagram Live Q&A session with @rweingarten.bsky.social today at 5pm EDT to discuss the recent health headlines and what you need to know, cutting through the noise I’ll be hosting it from my @vinguptaofficial account and hope you’ll join us today!

Andrew Young’s love for Atlanta is simply infectious. How lucky we are to still have civil rights icons walking amongst us.

A reminder for those who think providing Ukraine tomahawk missiles is a dangerous escalation. Did anyone comment when Putin used sophisticated nuclear capable hypersonic missiles and glide bombs? Stop falling for the bluster.

The premium increases we are doing everything we can to ward off but Republicans refuse to acknowledge or fix. This is a NOW problem. Higher Obamacare Prices Become Public in a Dozen States www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...

I kept hoping for a Third Reconstruction; all I got was a lousy t-shirt with Joe Manchin’s face, Sinema stunts, and memories of Joe Biden getting very close to understanding the moment but never rallying Dems with a message and a clearly articulated, once-in-a-lifetime vision to get quite there.

I’m extremely troubled that the Administration is considering launching illegal military strikes inside Venezuela. Senator Paul, @schiff.senate.gov, and I are forcing a vote on a War Powers Resolution to stop Trump from dragging us into an unauthorized war.

OPINION by @anthonylfisher.bsky.social: “Trump has fully normalized the open expressions of rank bigotry that would have made Archie Bunker blush a half-century ago.” READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Republicans have the White House and majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate. They own this shutdown.

In central MN, some people will see their health insurance premiums more than double if Congressional Republicans refuse to extend the health care tax credit. In St. Cloud, a couple in their 60s could see their monthly premiums increase from less than $800 to almost $2,000.

Republicans are so desperate to cut health care access for Americans to pay for their billionaire tax cuts that they’re willing to keep the government shut down.

@eggerdc.bsky.social: "Saturday's No Kings protests are likely to again be the beau idéal of what peaceful protests should be. But they’ll also be anti-Trump, so Republicans are compelled to denounce attendees as anti-American troublemakers…paid actors and Antifa." www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-ver...

Folks need to stop believing that computers think. They do maths. They regurgitate.

One side says “No Kings”. The other says “I love Hitler”. Hmmm… which one hates America?

"Rogan’s audience expects politics from him, and for these stories to pierce the consciousness of regular people who are not as politically involved, they have to start circulating in largely apolitical forums." @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social for @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-depo...

Friday night Tequilla tweet.👇

In Congress, I held Big Oil accountable for oil spills and pollution across CA. As Governor I’ll do the same. Californians deserve a leader who will fight for our right to clean air and water, not bend the knee to polluters. Thanks @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social for a great conversation this week!

Hi Dylan, wow, where to start. I don’t support genocide, never have, I left the Tea Party when it became MAGA. I publicly came out against Trump over 7yrs ago BCUZ I oppose fascism. And I’ve very publicly apologized for all I did to help lead to Trump. You’re wrong. I’ve changed. Thanks. #NoKings.

It’s amazing how Trump is convinced that China and others screwed us for years, but think Russia is a good partner.

Within 48 hours after Trump's speech in Israel the folks at Fox News largely dropped its coverage on the peace agreement. Both Sen. Lindsey Graham and Mark Dubowitz of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies expressed doubt that the ceasefire would hold.

Expert on use of force and law of armed conflict, Prof. Mike Schmitt: “The U.S. operations conducted to date against suspected members of drug cartels stretch the applicable international law rules and their interpretation beyond recognition.” Full analysis: www.justsecurity.org/122756/drug-...

I wrote about how and why social media has largely become boring and why it's a bad idea to eat your own brain: www.forkingpaths.co/p/is-social-...

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No kings. No billonaire lords.

Been watching baseball a long time. So glad I have gotten to see what we've seen tonight...and from Ohtani throughout his career. Transcendent.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, especially in rural communities. If Congressional Republicans refuse to address skyrocketing health care costs, millions of small business owners and employees will see their premiums double. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

For those at home, add arbitrary detentions to the crimes against humanity list.

Trump War on Contraception. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

Santos is a Republican, a Trump supporter, and a white collar criminal. So by definition, according to Trump, he was treated unfairly and deserves clemency. Outrageous, and further erodes respect for the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

The goal is one party rule. www.salon.com/2025/10/17/t...

BREAKING: John Bolton leaves the courthouse after pleading not guilty to federal charges.

What the data tells us. What the past nine months tell us. What Democrats should do & focus on to win in 2026. As always, such an informative conversation with @mikemadrid.bsky.social. Have a listen.👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

BREAKING: Protests at ICE facility in Broadview, IL. MSNBC's Rosa Flores has the latest

Have a groovy weekend. Unless you didn’t vote or voted for Satan.

“We’re not backing down”: As Republicans escalate their response to tomorrow’s nationwide No Kings protests, @aliciamenendez.bsky.social asks @ezralevin.bsky.social, co-executive director of @indivisible.org, how organizations are preparing for a crackdown that’s already underway.

I understand this, but if state and local police retreat entirely, it helps the Trump Administration make an argument that National Guard is necessary to enforce federal law and protect federal property. This is not to say folks should not hold the governor to account for ensuring proper policing.

“Johnson is trolling me”: Democrats escalate their pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva as Arizona’s attorney general threatens legal action and Hakeem Jeffries vows swift action. Rep.-elect Grijalva (D-Ariz) joins The Weeknight to speak out.

Trump commutes former Rep. George Santos' prison sentence www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

Not sure how to think about this. Obviously Trump’s war on learning is despicable. But to pretend Harvard is poverty stricken is also ridiculous. They have more money than most countries. To use this crisis to milk donors for more money is wrong. There are colleges in real trouble. Harvard is fine!

Just a few weeks until I teach in Poland! 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇱

The folks at Fox News dedicated multiple segments over the course of three days about an interview Vice President JD Vance gave ABC's George Stephanopoulos. Vance refused to ask Stephanopoulos' questions about an alleged bribery scandal involving Tom Homan, Trump's border czar.

A jam-packed Morning Shots today @thebulwark.com: "A Noun, A Verb, and Antifa" — @eggerdc.bsky.social "A Wartime President with No War" — @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social "Trump ❤️ Putin ...Again?" — @cathyyoung63.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-ver...

BREAKING: Trump commutes the prison sentence of former Rep. George Santos.

Coming up on @CNN at 8pm ET. Tune in.

California Save Democracy Vote YES on Prop 50. #YesOnProp50

Watch live: President Zelenskyy speaks after meeting with President Trump