senior correspondent @ Zeteo / contributing writer @ Rolling Stone / co-author of ‘Sinking in the Swamp’ / adjunct prof. @ University of Cincinnati / volunteer @ St. Vincent de Paul / “a deranged hack” & “terrorist sympathizer,” says the Trump White House
First Draft: Michigan Braces for the Biggest Primary of the Year @premthakker.bsky.social reports from Michigan on election day, where something astonishing is happening: Abdul El-Sayed might be about to beat Haley Stevens. Read today's 'First Draft': zeteo.com/p/michigan-b...
TONIGHT: LIVE MICHIGAN PRIMARY COVERAGE: Join @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @premthakker.bsky.social and Rep. @ilhanmn.bsky.social for our exclusive coverage of the highly anticipated Michigan Senate Democratic primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Join: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
And here's our story from early June on her detention. taskandpurpose.com/news/veteran...
Video shows National Guard detain Army veteran in Washington, DCKing served in the Army from 2005 to 2009. She faces assault charges after being detained by the National Guard.taskandpurpose.com
DOG OF PEACE: Look at this fluff! She’s such a sweetheart. We hung out with her at the park, catching so much attention because it’s so rare to see such a big dog in Taiwan.
Well, at least it was for a completely lawless and pointless cause.
CNBCU.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters
I cannot believe Ari Emanuel would write this and @wsj.com would publish it without disclosing that they are business partners, and Ari’s company TKO got $7 billion from David Ellison’s Paramount for UFC rights. www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
Opinion | The Paramount-Warner Merger Could Save HollywoodCalifornia’s attorney general ignores the reality of competition in the entertainment business.www.wsj.com
"Blame Elon Musk and Donald Trump for the Out-of-Control Ebola Crisis" Jeremy Konyndyk, who helped lead the U.S. response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, on the deadly consequences DOGE's dismantling of USAID has had, as Congo struggles to contain the virus.
Blame Elon Musk and Donald Trump for the Out-of-Control Ebola CrisisJeremy Konyndyk, who helped lead the U.S. response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, writes about the deadly consequences DOGE's dismantling of USAID has had, as Congo struggles to contain the virus.zeteo.comWe're still in soft-launch mode and still not fully or officially launched, but Zeteo UK now already has over 40,000 subscribers in less than 60 days! Have you subscribed? Support hard-hitting, independent journalism in the UK: zeteo.uk/subscribe
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Highly recommend you watch this. One of the most interesting conversations I've had with a politician in awhile:
Zeteo“Your whiteness will not save you." Democratic socialist Chris Rabb goes after Donald Trump for tricking White people and diverting them away from a government that serves them. youtu.be/bsNz0gPwfq4
“Doomsday Scenario’: How Trump and Republicans Could Steal Power – Even If They Lose” Jan. 3 could be the new Jan. 6 if Republicans challenge election wins by Democrats and try to steal power in the House. Read Part 1 of our new ‘Start the Steal’ series:
‘Doomsday Scenario’: How Trump and Republicans Could Steal Power – Even If They LoseJan. 3 could be the new Jan. 6 if Republicans challenge election wins by Democrats and try to steal power in the House.zeteo.com
On the positive side, rare to see a TX Republican imply women should have the right to choose
"The Trump administration admitted that it terminated nearly 300 federal research grants 'solely because' the projects were connected to states that voted against Donald Trump in 2024 and had two Democratic senators in office, according to court filings." www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump administration concedes it canceled research grants in blue statesThe administration said 284 research grants were canceled because they were in states that voted against Donald Trump in 2024.www.nbcnews.com
President Trump is banning students majoring in degrees that don’t make enough money from taking out college loans. Degrees for social work, art, religious studies, teaching aides, and music will be hit the hardest. trib.al/aaAEu6v
Trump Moves to Cut Off Student Loans for Tons of DegreesUnder a new rule, if your degree doesn’t make enough money, you won’t be able to get a student loan.trib.al
So under this Supreme Court's treatment of U.S. law and presidential power, Joe Biden couldn't forgove my student loans, but perhaps Donald Trump can forgive his own tax debt. Wild.
Kyle GriffinFLAG: Trump gets to keep tax immunity for himself, his sons, and the Trump Organization under the new 'deal' struck by Todd Blanche. The new order also reaffirms that Trump won't have to pay any taxes he might have owed the IRS.
Can't think of a thing that will radicalize a generation faster than "you've gotta let that old man in the corner over there see what's inside those pants before you play Kindergarten volleyball."
Gillian BranstetterAn initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play
Spider-Man: Palantir Had Some Good Ideas
Parker MolloyBatman in The Dark Knight (2008): I have to use mass surveillance tools in order to save Gotham. I struggle with this, but will have to learn to live with my decision. Spider-Man in Brand New Day (2026): I'm scanning the faces of everyone in NYC and IDGAF 🤪😜
Also, according to documents we received, Adams has a new personal email address that's really funny. And this is how the event ended for Adams. Another great weekend for Mayor Adams!
"You belong in prison!" one attendee shouts. "You're here to steal our water!" yells another. Hell Gate spoke with activists in Wisconsin fighting a proposed data center....and Eric Adams?
Eric Adams Is Selling Data Centers in Wisconsin NowThe former mayor had a wild weekend, and other links to start your day.hellgatenyc.com