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🫩US media: "Bolsonaro has traveled to the US after the election." 🫪US right-wing media: "Bolsonaro has escaped political prosecution" ✍️Actual journalists: “Bolsonaro has fled Brazil as he faces multiple criminal investigations, including into money laundering.”

I often think about Niemöller’s powerful warning. Its relevance to our current predicament cannot be overstated. If America’s silent majority chooses to remain silent right now, they risk being silenced forever…and the world will suffer for it. This is our test. It’s our time to step up.

“We” are making a fortune. We as in he, we as in the Trump family, we as in his billionaire cronies and oil execs. You and me? He could not care less.

Canada reports limited progress in trade talks with US reut.rs/4yJW0ak

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Why a blue wave? This is why a blue wave. And it’s ALL because of Trump.👇

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The Fed's new headache: An AI boom that turns to bust politi.co/4zhGx2m

Russia obtained enough servo drives for 139,000 glide bombs in 2025 while key suppliers escaped Western sanctions. Separately Russian institutes kept supplying China's Norinco with aircraft test data after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

I’ve been on a plane a bunch the past week or so. Flying back home this morning. Fern is waiting for me. Can’t wait.

Rep. Scott Perry absolves Trump of blame for sky high diesel prices: "Let's level set here. The diesel prices have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war and the refining capacity taking out by Ukrainians."

NEW: The federal prosecutor leading the Trump admin’s effort to force California to block people on a list of alleged noncitizens from voting was disqualified from his post by a judge. Judge Matthew Seabright found the prosecutor is “unlawfully serving as a ‘de facto’ United States Attorney.”

The justification for the Iran war is a lie. My latest column: open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...

❗️Zelensky says the UK will provide Ukraine with an additional £10 billion in support following his call with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. £7 billion is intended for economic support over three years, while £3 billion will support exports, mainly weapons deliveries. #Ukraine

The Brazilian Supreme Court also calls for an investigation into: — Allegations that influencers were paid to promote pro-Bolsonaro Polymarket predictions. — Meta’s algorithms — Reports of paid AI-generated fake accounts, deepfakes, and coordinated disinformation operations.

Now he’s moving to make it even easier for these companies to grow their profits by weakening rules designed to stop harmful pollutants from leaking into the air.

Trump bragged about oil companies profiting from the high gas prices caused by his war. Trump himself is profiting from his investments in oil companies.

"Musk is a dangerous individual and the fact that he controls SpaceX increases the national security risks. But the risks would exist no matter who controlled the company. If a wise trillionaire controlled SpaceX outright, it would still be an unacceptable risk." www.thebulwark.com/p/nationaliz...

Negotiating to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin was an all-hands-on-deck effort that I was proud to champion. The Brewers are Wisconsin’s team, and thanks to our deal, they'll stay Wisconsin's team for generations of fans to come. www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...

"Democrats’ main hope for next week’s elections is to win enough seats to put a check on Donald Trump. But in Texas, James Talarico is trying to create a Democratic template for another problem: How to deal with Elon Musk." www.thebulwark.com/p/how-do-you...

Markwayne Mullin can barely talk

If this is what Putin wants, this is what Putin will get. Because Putin is Trump’s boss.👇

When did political disagreement turn into a race to the bottom? Our latest substack explores the deterioration of American dignity in an age of hyper-incivility & why restoring basic respect matters now more than ever. principles1st.substack.com/p/the-lost-a...

Nearly half of all registered voters reported that corruption has become increasingly concerning during Trump’s second term compared with previous administrations.

Meloni furious as Italian judge frees man accused of inciting violent protests reut.rs/4BDoEg3

South Carolina, before you hit cast, double-check your screen! 🗳️💙 Make sure your voting machine is showing the candidates you actually selected before you finalize your ballot. If something looks wrong or you have any questions or problems while voting, STOP 🛑 and call a Poll Manager RIGHT THERE.

Billionaire taxes, trans rights, abortion, voting rights: This year's biggest state votes politi.co/4zVRvu2

Ukraine’s HUR says its Ghosts unit struck Russian communications and electronic infrastructure. Targets included antenna systems, UAV MESH repeaters, EW equipment, Starlink jammers and electrical substations used by Russian forces. #Ukraine

On Oct. 26, a district judge ruled that Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey was unlawfully fired from the DOJ. @nicholasbednar.bsky.social explains how this case may help other federal employees who have been removed from their positions, depending on how other cases are resolved.

Slop, ass, cringe: MAGA flops abroad and flails at home.

Van Orden on Trump's Iran war: "If this means that we have a tough time maintaining the House and Senate, so be it"

"The lack of crime has never stopped Attorney General Todd Blanche from going after Trump’s enemies. And so he shouted 'F--k it, we ball!' (probably) and charged Comey again (kind of)." — @lizdye.bsky.social

Faruqui, addressing everyone: I understand there is a standing objection from DOJ as to scope. I'm not saying there are intentional falsities this witness has made. But there are inaccuracies in the document...that alone is basis to understand bias or motive...

Counsel for Floris similarly argues that everything elicited on cross was clearly in scope.

To all you utterly shameful Congressional Republicans who voted AGAINST President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill but tried to take credit for it I say to you — kiss my Indigenous ass.

John Berman to Mike Lawler: "Did Kathy Hochul start the war with Iran?"

Thanks to President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill (that Republicans voted against but tried to take credit for) remote locations on the Navajo Nation Reservation finally have access to electricity and broadband for the first time, ever.

"What we seem to be getting back to is the 19th century. Then politics tended to be centered on the fight between liberals and anti-liberals. That struggle defined the history of many nations throughout that era. We thought we’d moved beyond that. We were wrong." www.thebulwark.com/p/how-do-you...

Student voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote. Advocates say a Montana legal fight is a reminder of a misunderstanding of those students' rights. n.pr/4yWU7Y4

Republican Roger Marshall's mayor says the senator is not a Kansas resident. "Look, it's quite obvious he doesn't live here anymore." "He lives in Florida. He has a little hunting lodge south of Great Bend in Stafford County. And I think that's an issue for people, from what I hear."

Save the date for this call in case we need to gather together as a movement in a rapid response scenario. If there is no need to share critical election interference or sabotage updates, we will notify you. In that case, the call will likely be canceled.

❌👑 Post-Election Call: What Happened 📆 Wednesday, November 4 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT 👤 No Kings Coalition 🔗 mobilize.us/nokings/event/1074514

In the event of election interference or sabotage, the No Kings movement will gather on November 4 to share real-time updates, align on the election defense strategy, & provide clear next steps for attendees to take in defense of democracy.

Metro’s Russian subsidiary transferred $12.4 million to a Kremlin-backed fund equipping Russian troops in Ukraine after coming under state management. The German parent company says it neither authorised nor approved the payment.

Ansari: "The irony I want to point out is you have Trump speaking with the govt of Qatar and getting a multibillion jet. You have his son in law as well as his sons making billion dollar deals with the Saudis. But then here in the US, the way they talk about Muslim Americans & Arabs is disgusting."

Following a wave of primary victories by progressive candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and Angie Nixon, conservative Spanish-language media figures have leaned heavily on fearmongering that Democratic wins could lead to a communist takeover in the U.S.

Musk's heavy spending on the Wisconsin Supreme Court contest turned the backwater race into a referendum on Musk himself—which he lost. We should hope Talarico can do that in Texas. Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social:

What does Trump's rollback of methane rules mean for the climate? Read this thread ⤵️

Jacobs reads directly from a bunch of case law. Then he argues that the scope of the questioning yesterday went beyond the probable cause inquiry bc some of the questions went to bias or motive of the investigators. It seems like we're veering into more of a discovery hearing about animus, he says.

There is now significant infrastructure to track and respond to election disputes as they arise. Democrats are just hoping that they’re not missing anything. ICYMI, @cheetah.bsky.social on post-election chicanery preparation: