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March 5, 2026 at 1:29 AM

Border Patrol goon faces scrutiny, and Hegseth’s war plan screams for mutiny

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 Hegseth cares more about 'fake' media coverage than dead troops “When a few drones get through, or tragic things happen, it’s f…

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March 4, 2026 at 11:29 PM

The DOJ pulled a legal “just kidding” (check this out)

The DOJ giveth, the DOJ taketh away There were a lot of splashy stories Monday after the Justice Department dropped its appeals against the law firms it targeted with punitive executive orders, seemingly coming to its senses after repeatedly losing in the lower courts. But less than 24 ho…

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March 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Re: Pledge your support for Planned Parenthood health center patients

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March 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Trump’s top deportation thug could finally face consequences

Trump’s top deportation thug could finally face consequences Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who was the face of President Donald Trump’s invasion of Minnesota that terrorized and even killed residents, may now face legal consequences for his actions. Mary Moriarty, County Attorney …

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March 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM

Jack, I am personally reaching out to you to ask for your help

Jack, I'll let you in on a little secret: Unless you are Fox News, it's really, really hard to stay afloat as a news outlet. Most news media companies are just scraping by to make ends meet. Please support independent, progressive news by donating $5 to Daily Kos. DONATE Deca…

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March 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Talarico's primary win sets up a real Senate race in Texas

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Everyone’s pissed at Kristi Noem Trump started a war without a plan We’re facing a make-or-break moment, and if we don’t close this budget gap, we’re not sur…

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March 4, 2026 at 1:29 AM

GOP tries to spin Trump’s illegal war, and Clinton depositions backfire on Republicans

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 Another mass shooting overshadowed by another illegal war Just a regular day in Trump’s America … Here's how Trump wants …

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March 3, 2026 at 11:29 PM

If Republicans wanted a spectacle, they got one (check this out)

How releasing Clinton depositions backfired on Republicans The House Oversight Committee released nearly nine hours of video depositions of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday. If the GOP hoped that the marathon sessions would create explos…

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March 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM

Please Sign: An innocent man faces execution despite pleas from the victim's family

Attribution: Ernest Suggs’s legal team. Sign today to help prevent a wrongful execution ADD YOUR NAME   Hey Jack, Ernest Suggs needs your help to stop his execution before it’s scheduled. For more than 30 years, Florida has held Ernest on death row for a killing he did not commit. T…

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March 3, 2026 at 8:59 PM

Please read. Don't delete.

Jack, this year, the average donation to Daily Kos is less than $10. What's striking about this number is that donations from Daily Kos readers and activists account for the majority of our revenue. In other words, we literally cannot do the work we do without support from tens of thousands of ou…

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March 3, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Violence at home, chaos abroad

Another mass shooting overshadowed by another illegal war It’s really hard to keep track of all the horrors these days. Thanks to President Donald Trump’s secret surprise dead-of-night attack on Iran, which unsurprisingly has fueled a widening conflict across the Middle East, it was easy t…

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March 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM

Trump interrupts Iran war update to boast about his ballroom

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Trump interrupts Iran war update to boast about his ballroom Even far-right fanboys are turning on Trump over Iran war Reality check: Daily Kos does not exist…

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March 3, 2026 at 1:29 AM

Iran war's possible impact on the midterms, and Trump's Rose Garden addition

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 Purity politics gets the left nowhere Don’t declare Trump the “better outcome” then complain that Democrats aren’t stopping hi…

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March 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes all in on Iran bloodshed

'No stupid rules of engagement': Hegseth is high on Iran bloodshed Whether it was due to the early hour of the day or just to the blood-thirsty nature of the moment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared particularly unhinged during the first official news briefing about President Donald …

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March 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM

Republicans stoop lower than ever to protect flimsy House majority

  Daily Kos Original Series Every week, we dig into the stories shaping politics—from the right wing’s latest obsessions, to the polls setting the mood, to Trump’s congressional enablers, to his attempts to weaponize justice. Think of this newsletter as your quic…

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March 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Trump’s Iran conflict could cost Republicans everything (read more)

Trump's Iran conflict could sink the GOP in November President Donald Trump’s decision to start a conflict in Iran could make the bottom fall out for the Republican Party in this year’s midterm elections. The party was already in for a world of hurt going into November's elections. Voters…

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March 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Reader support matters more than ever.

I'll get straight to the point, Jack: The financial hardships that Daily Kos is facing this year are tough. We continue to be paywall-free. We continue to be supported by our readers, not billionaires or corporations. But we did have to make some difficult budget decisions and cuts in 2025. We…

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March 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM

Trump dodges Epstein questions and floats 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Why MAGA's lust for media companies could trigger corruption probe Trump dodges Epstein questions and floats 'friendly takeover' of Cuba We can’t slow down ah…

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March 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM

Protect Our Rights: Tell Your Senators to REJECT Anna St. John’s Judicial Confirmation

TAKE ACTION: The Senate Must Stop a Biased, Pro-Billionaire Judicial Nominee. ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, Trump continues to try to pack the federal courts with dangerous judges. His latest judicial pick, Anna St. John, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Loui…

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March 1, 2026 at 9:29 PM

Trump somehow made this week worse (check this out)

Trump Watch: the cracks are spreading This week, Trump delivered a rambling, lie-filled State of the Union as his approval continues to sink. He turned an event for grieving families into a platform for his own grievances and recycled election lies. After the Supreme…

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March 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Why Daily Kos can't fall short (again)

Jack, the traditional news media is controlled by a small group of billionaires,but Daily Kos is anything but traditional—and we couldn't be happier about that. Our biggest source of income is donations of just a few bucks at a time from readers who like our work and want to see more of it. Th…

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March 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM

Conservatives are freaking out over a monster of their own making

Here’s a roundup of this week’s most viewed news from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives   This Week's Top Viewed News 📰 Conservatives are freaking out over a monster of their own making Small-town Texas revolts over propose…

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March 1, 2026 at 2:29 PM

Cartoons: Before and after Trump's State of the Union

😂 Cartoon: Spanberger hamberder 🤣 Cartoon: How to enjoy the State of the Union 😅 Cartoon: Another one bites the dust ✊ Ad revenue has cratered. We rely almost entirely on small-dollar donations. Help make sure Daily Kos stays afloat by giving a $5 donation…

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February 28, 2026 at 9:29 PM

Conservatives really do not like each other

The Conversation by Markos: Conservatives really do not like each other At first blush, you might think last week’s top narrative at Daily Kos was simply that Donald Trump is terrible. Yawn. We know. But that wasn’t really the story. The deeper thread running through the week was that the pe…

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February 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Where Daily Kos stands at the end of February:

Jack, this is it—the very last day of February. We have just one day left to raise the support we need, and Daily Kos still must bring in $18,324 before midnight to close out on solid footing. If we fall short, we are put in a really bad spot—and that means making tough choices about our staff…

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February 28, 2026 at 5:29 PM

The news that demands action (and what you can do)

News you can do something about! Your Action Alert is here, keeping you informed, fired up, and ready to act. Here’s what went down—and what you can do about it:   📰 Read about it here: ✊ Do something about it here: 📰 Hillary Clinton keeps her cool during bogus Epstein hearing…

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February 28, 2026 at 2:29 PM

Cartoons: Quit complaining, and FCC guide

😂 Cartoon: You don't wanna know 🤣 Cartoon: FCC guide 😅 Cartoon: Avoid ultra-processed foods ✊ Bad news: Daily Kos revenue is down, and we might not be able to do all we do. Good news: You are a big part of the solution, and small donors have never let us …

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February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM

ICE Barbie buys a fleet of luxury jets, while kids suffer in Trump’s detention centers

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 Luxury jets for deportations: Kristi Noem's biggest grift yet ICE Barbie needs a fleet of new jets to enact her evil agenda. …

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February 27, 2026 at 9:29 PM

Team USA hockey player learns a hard lesson (check out more)

Team USA hockey star learns hard lesson about embracing Trump Brady Tkachuk, the NHL star who won a gold on Team USA at this year’s Winter Olympics, just learned a hard lesson that anyone who has paid even a modicum of attention to the news already knew: No one ever comes out looking better…

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February 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Tell Congress: Protect Abortion Access for Veterans

Take action to protect veterans and their loved ones' rights and bodily freedom across the country. ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, The Trump administration is shamefully targeting veterans and their loved ones’ rights and freedoms nationwide. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved …

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February 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM

I have good news and bad news ...

I have good news and bad news, Jack. The good news is that the Daily Kos community has come through in a big, big way since I wrote to you earlier this week. We have massively closed the gap and are almost to our monthly fundraising goal. The bad news is that we have just two day to raise …

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February 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM

Warren slams Trump stooge for being ‘accomplice in his corruption’

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Mamdani and AOC offer behind-the-scenes look at free child care program Your tax dollars are paying this Trump toady to be an internet troll We're very worrie…

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February 27, 2026 at 1:29 AM

Trump voters jump ship, and Republicans keep covering up Epstein scandal

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 Trump voters' regret hits new high The midterms sure are shaping up to be brutal for Republicans. Turns out ICE is just a …

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February 26, 2026 at 11:29 PM

A Republican just tried to spin the Epstein files scandal

You won't believe this Republican's defense of Epstein cover-up Republican Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas appeared on Fox News Thursday, where he defended reports that key documents pertaining to accusations of sexual assault against President Donald Trump were missing from the Department of Just…

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February 26, 2026 at 8:59 PM

Jack, here’s the truth.

Jack, I know some of my recent emails have sounded urgent. That’s because the situation is. Daily Kos has been facing real financial pressure as advertising revenue continues to decline. And this month, we’re coming up short. We still need to raise $53,296 in the next 72 hours. Will Daily…

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February 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM

Re: Signature needed to support clemency for Sonny Burton

Attribution: Alabama Post-Conviction Relief Project Add your name to stop the execution of Sonny Burton. ADD YOUR NAME   Hey Jack, Sonny Burton is a 75-year-old father, brother, and friend who offers counsel and support to the people in his life. He has spent more than 30 years on …

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February 26, 2026 at 7:29 PM

More Trump voters say they regret it (must read)

Trump voters' regret hits new high One in five Americans who voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election now regret their vote, a new Navigator Research survey released on Thursday found. That marks the highest number the polling outlet has registered since it began asking the qu…

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February 26, 2026 at 4:59 PM

Mamdani and AOC prove who’s really the party of family values

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Ilhan Omar stands by calling out Trump’s State of the Union lies Mamdani and AOC prove who’s really the party of family values Daily Kos runs on small donati…

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February 26, 2026 at 2:29 PM

Take a listen:

A new episode of the podcast has dropped! Room Temp Episode 2: The State of Delusion Historic disapproval. Presidential rambling. Olympic nationalism gone feral. And a Florida anime fan blaming Medicare for his ass cream. It’s Episode 2 of Room Temp. Click here to listen to Room Te…

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February 26, 2026 at 12:31 AM

Media kisses Trump’s feet, and GOP freaks at Democrats’ State of the Union response

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 Mainstream media sanewashes Trump’s racist, lying State of the Union People aren’t buying the spin. Where was Minneapolis …

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February 25, 2026 at 11:29 PM

Trump just proved he doesn’t care if Republicans lose

Trump's speech proves he doesn't care if Republicans tank the midterms Republicans are in deep crap heading into this November’s midterm elections. 2025’s off-year elections were a warning sign for Republicans in the first year of President Donald Trump’s term, while special elections in th…

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February 25, 2026 at 8:59 PM

Daily Kos needs your help to close the books on February

Jack, I am very nervous right now. Daily Kos relies on small donations of a few bucks at a time to make ends meet. As other revenue streams, like ads, have been gutted by Big Tech and other factors, the support from our readership has become crucial to our operations. We couldn't do any of…

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February 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Re: Your help is needed to keep science in decision making

Jack, a dangerous attack on science is unfolding right now. Congress has the power and responsibility to stop it. Will you join 10,000 UCS members urging Congress to protect the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), which has worked to keep us safe from deadly weather events for deca…

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February 25, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Mainstream media sanewashes Trump’s racist, lying State of the Union

Mainstream media sanewashes Trump’s racist, lying State of the Union Mainstream media outlets reacted to President Donald Trump’s meandering, bigoted State of the Union speech on Tuesday night with another round of stories seeking to normalize his abnormal behavior. The practice, called “s…

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February 25, 2026 at 4:59 PM

Bombshell reporting verifies missing FBI interviews with Trump accuser

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ MAHA lunatics sure think highly of themselves Bombshell reporting verifies missing FBI interviews with Trump accuser We don't have billionaire backers or payw…

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February 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Re: A man who did not kill is scheduled for execution in Alabama. Demand clemency now.

Attribution: Alabama Post-Conviction Relief Project Add your name to stop the execution of Sonny Burton. ADD YOUR NAME   Hey Jack, Sonny Burton is a 75-year-old father, brother, and friend who offers counsel and support to the people in his life. He has spent more than 30 years on …

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February 25, 2026 at 2:02 AM

Join Daily Kos and watch the State of the Union live

Join Daily Kos tonight and w atch live: Trump lies about the state of the union President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term tonight at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Join Daily Kos staff and community in the comments to wade through the li…

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February 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Another skeevy GOP lawmaker protected, and Trump's Iran excuse

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 4 years since Russia's horrific invasion of Ukraine This is one war with no clear ending in sight. Supreme Court conservat…

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February 24, 2026 at 11:29 PM

Even Trump’s own general is sounding the alarm

Trump team gives idiotic reason to bomb Iran The Trump administration is offering up strange justifications for a potential U.S. attack on Iran, even as a top U.S. general has been privately warning that conflict could endanger American lives. Speaking to the press on Tuesday morning, Whit…

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February 24, 2026 at 9:29 PM

A man who did not kill is scheduled for execution in Alabama. Demand clemency now.

Attribution: Alabama Post-Conviction Relief Project Add your name to stop the execution of Sonny Burton. ADD YOUR NAME   Hey Jack, Sonny Burton is a 75-year-old father, brother, and friend who offers counsel and support to the people in his life. He has spent more than 30 years on …

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