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House Democrats on Wednesday moved to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt of Congress after she refused to show up for a deposition about her role in the botched release of the Epstein files. “Pam Bondi has illegally defied our committee, skipped her deposition, and has refused to cooperate. We have introduced a contempt resolution, to hold her accountable,” California Rep.

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and affect the balance of power in Congress. The court’s conservative majority found that the district, represented by Democrat Cleo Fields…

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Hi everyone, this is not a typical update (Markos will write the real one later, and my update from Monday has the running list of fixes) — this is a plea for help with troubleshooting specific intermittent bugs. If you are experiencing any of the following: and you have the time/interest in trying to get a log from the console, could you please comment on this post or reach out to…

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Republicans on Capitol Hill have once again proven they have one consistent position: The rules apply to everyone but themselves. After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a map that seeks to eliminate as many as four Democrats from the Sunshine State’s congressional delegation, House Republicans rushed to come out in support of the GOP leader’s illegal gerrymander that blatantly violates…

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The rising cost of gas and higher utility rates are hurting farmers, ride-sharing workers and consumers from coast to coast. By Marcus Baram for Capital & Main Between the rising cost of gas, higher home heating bills and a rent hike that’s forcing her to change apartments, it’s been a tough month for Liza Ramsey. The mother of three drives for Uber and Lyft in the Atlanta area and…

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It seems like nearly every week we learn of some new seven-figure payout to a Trump ally for the trauma they endured of being held accountable, in the most mild fashion, for the consequences of their actions. It’s tough to keep track of all your tax dollars going out the door. Given that frequency, you might have missed that last week, the Department of Justice “settled” a lawsuit with…

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A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know. 22 years ago: Iraqi prison torture photos shocked the nation If only this were ancient history. This state’s GOP might get stuck with its own Trump You’re probably not a good guy if your ex-wife needs to get a 50-year order of protection. Republicans want to use…

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President Donald Trump has picked a new item to deface with his likeness: U.S. passports. The Bulwark first reported Tuesday that the State Department is releasing a limited-edition passport for the United States’ 250th anniversary that will feature a sketch of a scowling Trump on the document’s inside cover, along with his signature embossed in gold. “As the United States celebrates…

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In case you forgot, Border Patrol official Greg Bovino is here to remind you that he is, in fact, a Nazi sympathizer. On Tuesday, Bovino interviewed with white supremacist and conspiracy theorist Lauren Witzke, telling her that “our culture” is under attack from immigrants. During their conversation, Witzke referred to immigrants as “parasites” who do not care about America—specifically…

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin’s appearance before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday turned contentious quickly, as he tried his best to deflect and bluster through hard questions about his tenure. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York pressed Zeldin about a meeting he had with pesticide maker Bayer’s CEO—something he at first denied—before being…

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Some Russian influencers recently released public appeals to President Vladimir Putin, criticizing his government and policies, and a number of his loyalists even threatened a revolt — the latest wave of public outcry over the country’s strained wartime economy and mounting internet restrictions. While none of this dissent indicates an imminent threat to Putin’s rule, analysts say it presents…

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Comments Yesterday, a failed Viafoura upgrade took down comments for many—maybe most—of you for an extended stretch. That appears to be resolved now. We also believe we fixed another bug that was preventing comments from loading unless you refreshed the page. That second issue was particularly frustrating. Comments would time out after a set period, but the timer started the moment the…

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In the latest episode of “unhinged things the Trump administration is using our taxpayer dollars on,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and has-been singer Kid Rock took a military-sponsored joyride. “Joined my friend @KidRock—and some of our great @USArmy Apache pilots—for a ride this morning,” the Hegseth wrote via X on Monday. “Kid Rock is a patriot and huge supporter of our troops.

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The Trump administration and its allies at Fox News are suddenly concerned about conspiracy theories—at least regarding the Saturday shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. But President Donald Trump and Fox have spent decades promoting conspiracies about a wide array of subjects. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press conference Monday that the…

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A cartoon by Jack Ohman. Related | Democrats in California governor race may be saved by … Trump?

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During the lavish White House meeting between President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, King Charles III, and Queen Camilla, Trump attempted to stick to the script for once. He did, however, veer off when referencing his parents’ 63-year marriage. “That’s a record we won’t be able to match, darling,” Trump said to Melania. “I’m sorry, it’s just not going to work out that way. We’…

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Americans’ pain at the pump is only getting worse, as gas prices on Tuesday reached new highs since President Donald Trump launched the ill-planned boondoggle of a war in Iran. The average price per gallon of gasoline in the U.S. is now $4.18, according to AAA. That’s higher than the previous high of $4.17 per gallon from April 10, and a full $1.20 more than the average price per gallon…

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