Sabrina for Democracy

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."

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It’s good to see that Susan Collins’ arrogance appears to be backfiring on her.

Moshe Feiglin, who said it’s “100%” Israel’s goal to wipe out Gaza + annex the West Bank, said every baby in Gaza is an enemy (not just Hamas) — was just elected to the Knesset. @DanaBashCNN @jaketapper Here’s are some others making 🇮🇱 intentions clear: x.com/muhammadsheh...

Prediction markets are turning Washington into a casino ft.trib.al/9J7zq92

If you haven't already, check out this very special bonus episode of The Best People podcast with Nicolle's dear friend Dana Bash! They cover all the bases, from Trump's GOP takeover to their own careers in journalism. @nicollewallace.bsky.social

Yesterday’s hearing was such a wild ride that at one point, a colleague in the media room threw up his hands and exclaimed, “What else could happen??” We’ll find out soon. The hearing resumes at 9 a.m. ET. I’ll be covering it all for @lawfaremedia.org. Follow along! 🧵🧵🧵⬇️👇

@stevesack.bsky.social

Billionaires shatter spending record to fight California wealth tax politi.co/3Uqs5Wm

It’s amazing how fast the American Immigration System works when Trump wants to protect one of his corrupt friends. apnews.com/article/braz...

NYT: SOUTH CAROLINA TIED UP

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved its ratings of the gubernatorial races in Nebraska from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican” and in Kansas from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up,” another positive sign for Democrats running in red states.

“When a family reads a story about presidential crypto profits at the same time as they are deciding whether they should put off their expensive doctor’s appointment, they see that the system is working for someone—just not for them.”

"When President Donald Trump signals he might not accept the result of an election, he's worth taking seriously," writes Stephen Collinson. "By now, in his fifth national election as Republican Party leader, Trump has an established MO." | Analysis https://cnn.it/4e4S0K9

Trump: "We've never created so much wealth as we have in the last year and a half. Trillions of dollars."

“Everything is a sideshow on top of a sideshow” www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

Judge berates DOJ attorney in court over new charge filed against former FBI officials

Trump: "I said, 'Melania, how great was I, baby? Was I great? Can anybody do it like I do? How good was it?'"

Trump: I love the meat! Ahhhh! I love it, look! *gestures*

Trump on El-Sayed: "I call him Muhammed. He goes by Abdul. Abdul Ramadan ... we can't have these people in the United States. With the guy up in Michigan, we're gonna have to do the metal detector test before he's allowed to sit every day."

Actress Susan Saint James has died. She was 80. Saint James won an Emmy in 1969 for her role in "The Name of the Game" and co-starred with Rock Hudson in the 1970s crime series "McMillan & Wife." Then, in the 1980s, she starred in "Kate & Allie," a sitcom about two divorced mothers.

Trump: "Your country is making an absolute fortune because of the situation in the Middle East"

Trump: "Not only did he state that God is transgenderdjayyam"

The Trump administration is set to announce a proposal to weaken a regulation that requires oil and gas companies to limit leaks of methane, a more potent driver of climate change than carbon dioxide, according to people familiar with the matter.

@timmiller.bsky.social and @sarahmatthews1.bsky.social on the new House Judiciary Democrats report suggesting Epstein introduced Trump to Melania, and what else might still be hidden.

Hasan Piker filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN commentator Scott Jennings in federal court and wants more than $72 million in damages

Trump speaks to small Corpus Christi crowd, repeatedly glitches and makes strange noises during speech where he also slurred heavily while his dentures seemed to be falling out. @Atrupar Supercut:

Ashley Hinson hired the Golden Girls 2.0 from Florida to play “concerned Iowa women” in her new ad.

Trump: "These children, they take them as young children, and Timmy leaves home and comes back Sarah."

"Without President Trump, this country will go to hell again"

Trump on Somalia: "Remember I made the statement? Shithouse countries ... all they do is go around and kill people all day long. Pirate ships. Kill people. I'm surprised they can pirate the ship"

Trump: "He said, 'Why does he keep calling me Muhammed? I said, you know why? Because I'm president of the United States. I can call you whatever the hell I want."

Donald Trump forces Marco Rubio center stage at his Hail Mary Texas rally. Trump is ensuring every possible 2028 candidate will have this election hanging around their neck.

ONE WEEK!

Trump speaks to small Corpus Christi crowd, repeatedly glitches and makes strange noises during speech where he also slurred heavily while his dentures seemed to be falling out Supercut:

Nothing says you were lying about your devotion to your country quite like leaving it at the first opportunity you get.

Former DOGE staffer Jeremy Lewin departs US State Department policy role reut.rs/4z5iTW1

Gift Article from the NYT. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u... Alex Pretti’s Parents Say Federal Government Is Silent on Investigation The parents of the Minneapolis nurse who was fatally shot by federal agents in January said on Tuesday that the government had ignored and misled them.

Ken Paxton comes on stage for about 30 seconds: "Isn't he amazing? Mr. President, I am so grateful to have you here in Texas…He's traveling the country. I've never seen anybody work harder, and I am so appreciative."

i guess trump found his new press secretary

Simón Levy, an Israeli asset tasked with undermining Mexico's democracy and ally of Trump, says Flávio Bolsonaro reached the US in an operation coordinated by Marco Rubio. Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil for money laundering and other crimes, was barred from leaving the country.

This DOJ is proving itself to be led by a bunch of political hacks - and thank goodness not all that competent ones (see eg the failed Information against Comey).

here's another look at the rather modest crowd Trump is speaking to in Corpus Christi

I don't know, man. I'm not a math genius but this is 2026. And he's talking about the Declaration of Independence in 1776. I think 2026 minus 1776 is a larger number than 200.