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August 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Trump humiliated again as three more of his endorsees are losers

The road to the midterms is officially underway, and there's a lot at stake. From key races and campaign strategy to polling, organizing, and the issues shaping voters' decisions, we'll bring you the news and analysis you need to stay ahead of every twist and turn. Blue wave incoming: T…

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August 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Baghdad Bobbi

😂 Tech bro is watching you 🤣 Rage votes 😅 Presidential hiding locations ✊ It’s crunch time. Daily Kos needs your support to keep fighting. Can you donate $5 today? 😂 Dr. Snake Oil 🤣 The actual red scare 😃 Vanity projects 😅 Baghdad Bobbi …

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August 21, 2026 at 10:59 PM

Natalie vs. Melania heats up, and Trump team wants to erase Black war hero

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! 📰 Greg Abbott is still a bigoted scumbag This time he’s going after religious freedom. ‘Here I am’: Melania Trump turns up …

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August 21, 2026 at 8:32 PM

Natalie Harp’s letters to Trump raise even more eyebrows (check out more)

‘Here I am’: Melania Trump turns up amid Natalie Harp firestorm First lady Melania Trump showed her face at the White House on Thursday for the first time in weeks, as chatter about her husband’s relationship with 35-year-old aide Natalie Harp has exploded into public. “I heard you miss…

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August 21, 2026 at 7:59 PM

Re: Yesterday's email didn't work. Here it is again.

Jack, we dropped you a note yesterday. Not enough people acted on it, so we're asking again. $5 today. That's it. That's the ask. Click here to donate P.S. Here is the email from yesterday:   We'll keep this quick, Jack, as we've been filling you in on where we stand this month. …

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August 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Re: Take action to help prevent future crises like Ebola

Tell Congress: Humanitarian aid saves lives ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, Over one year after the Trump administration officially shuttered USAID, communities around the world are still feeling the consequences. Families have lost access to critical healthcare, food assistance, and clean wat…

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August 21, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Could Natalie Harp go from human printer to White House mouthpiece?

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Shocker: Sean Duffy recoils at notion of his daughter going to Harvard Fox News dutifully smears data center opposition as left-wing ‘frenzy’ Blue wave incom…

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August 21, 2026 at 11:59 AM

Take Action: Stop Data Center Pollution

Photo attribution: Hrach Hovhannisyan/Shutterstock Take Action: Stop Data Center Pollution ACT NOW   Dear Jack, Data centers are going up across the country at a breakneck pace, straining the power grid and adding to the pollution in the air nearby families breathe. And now the Tru…

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August 21, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Ossoff laughs off ‘White House meltdown,’ and Trump’s Kennedy Center fixation continues

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 refuses to stop f-cking with the Kennedy Center He’ll get his godforsaken name on that building if it’s the last thing …

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August 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Trump is still trying to slap his name on the Kennedy Center

Trump refuses to stop f-cking with the Kennedy Center There are so many horrifying things that President Donald Trump is doing to Washington, D.C., but his attempts to take over the Kennedy Center might be the most pathetic. He’s so desperate to slap his name on the thing and turn it into…

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August 20, 2026 at 7:59 PM

11 days. We're worried.

We'll keep this quick, Jack, as we've been filling you in on where we stand this month. Daily Kos is $63,340 short of our August goal, with just 11 days left to close the gap. We missed our July goal—by a lot. This puts us in a very tough place. Small-dollar donations power everything we do.…

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August 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Re: [Sign On] Stop Palantir from buying political influence

Tell your elected officials to reject Palantir’s blood money SIGN THE PETITION   Jack, Have you heard of Palantir? It’s heard of you. This shadowy tech corporation uses AI and surveillance software to track and consolidate vast amounts of personal data on millions of people. But Pala…

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August 20, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Is Trump’s team using the media to manipulate oil markets?

Is Trump’s team using the media to manipulate oil markets? The Trump administration on Wednesday appears to have leaked a story to its favorite Iran war stenographer at Axios that the military has created a secret shipping corridor out of the Strait of Hormuz, helping to escort 15 to 20 o…

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August 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Darline Graham’s debate disaster stirs memories of past GOP gaffes

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Trump’s new ballroom pitch: Too big not to build Trump gives tacky tour of White House he gilded Fox News: Get these sexy progressives away from my hungry ey…

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August 20, 2026 at 1:31 PM

Episode 25: Woke Around and Find Out

A new episode of the podcast has dropped! Episode 25: Woke Around and Find Out Janesh and Markos take on Flock’s “we’ll surveil you a little less” reforms, whether Woke 2.0 can keep the progressive ideas and lose the lecture, and one Arkansas MAGA voter’s slow realization that Tru…

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August 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Re: ADD YOUR NAME to FINCA's Movement for Education

Attribution: Photo by FINCA Act Now: Support FINCA’s Investment in Education Sign Now   Dear Jack, Despite a high completion rate, according to the World Bank, students in Ghana receive just 5.7 quality adjusted learning years. This means that children are in school but are not lear…

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August 20, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Darline Graham's major blind spot, and Texas governor protects ICE thug

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 humiliated again as three more of his endorsees are losers It’s like people are souring on him or something … A gaf…

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August 19, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Data center backlash has Republicans scrambling

GOP begs Big Tech to defend data centers Panicked that data centers will take down GOP candidates in must-win states, national Republicans are essentially begging Big Tech to defend the facilities that consume massive amounts of energy and natural resources to power their artificial inte…

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August 19, 2026 at 7:59 PM

14 days to close this

To the point, Jack: we're still $65,232 short of what we need to close out this month, and we have until August 31 to close that gap. The reason we're behind hasn't changed: Fewer donors have given this month than usual. No dramatic reveal, just a smaller number of people currently carrying the…

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August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Re: Get Involved: SIGN UP to Stand with FINCA in Improving Education in Ghana

Attribution: Photo by FINCA Act Now: Support FINCA’s Investment in Education Sign Now   Dear Jack, Despite a high completion rate, according to the World Bank, students in Ghana receive just 5.7 quality adjusted learning years. This means that children are in school but are not lear…

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August 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Trump humiliated again as three more of his endorsees are losers

Trump humiliated again as three more of his endorsees are losers President Donald Trump’s endorsement track record took another set of blows on Tuesday, when three more candidates he endorsed lost their GOP primaries. In Florida, scandal-tarred Rep. Cory Mills handily lost renomination, …

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August 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Infamous GOP prick Karl Rove sees trouble in Texas

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Loyal DeSantis ally arrested on shocking charges Infamous GOP prick Karl Rove sees trouble in Texas This Florida Republican primary is a rancid race to the b…

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August 19, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Re: Sign up: Defend free and fair elections

Help defend free and fair elections Add Your Name   Trying to end vote-by-mail. Targeting voter registration programs. Gutting federal agencies responsible for ensuring free and fair elections. Jack, the Trump administration and his Big Lie cronies are desperately trying to unde…

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August 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM

Re: Urge Congress to Protect Our National Monuments

Attribution: Photo by Shelby Marrou Sign the Petition: Demand Congress Fights to Protect National Monuments SIGN NOW   Dear Jack, BREAKING: Trump just signed proclamations to dismantle Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah, the latest in a long…

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August 19, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Pete Hegseth’s presidential ambitions, and Disney is finally fighting back

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! 📰 GOP sure doesn’t like Jon Ossoff’s quip about Trump’s creepy aide It seems the senator struck a sensitive chord with his menti…

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August 18, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Daily Kos' latest way to stay updated is here

Hi Jack, big news: Daily Kos has launched a brand-new live blog , giving you real-time updates, analysis, and reactions as the biggest political stories unfold. Whether you're following election news, Trump drama, or the latest headlines, our live blog is designed to keep you informed—and…

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August 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Where that gag order stands today

Jack, we emailed you in June about Trump’s Justice Department's attack on Daily Kos. At the time of the attack, we couldn’t tell you the full story because we were under a gag order. The gag order has now been lifted, and we're telling you everything: When Trump's DOJ subpoenaed Daily Kos for…

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August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Re: Make a Difference: ADD YOUR NAME to FINCA's Movement for Education

Attribution: Photo by FINCA Act Now: Support FINCA’s Investment in Education Sign Now   Dear Jack, Despite a high completion rate, according to the World Bank, students in Ghana receive just 5.7 quality adjusted learning years. This means that children are in school but are not lear…

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August 18, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Disney finally tells Trump: Enough

Disney abruptly finds its spine over Trump attacks Disney, the parent company of ABC, sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday in retaliation for the Trump administration’s attacks on its First Amendment rights. The suit comes after months of complaints from President Donald…

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August 18, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Fox News ignores prominent doctor raising alarm on Trump’s health

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Jon Ossoff calls out the ‘scandal piñata’ that is the GOP Watch Trump lose it over a question about his BFF Kim Jong Un Attorney General Todd Blanche knows w…

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August 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Re: [Action] Help us stop future crises like Ebola

Tell Congress: Humanitarian aid saves lives ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, Over one year after the Trump administration officially shuttered USAID, communities around the world are still feeling the consequences. Families have lost access to critical healthcare, food assistance, and clean wat…

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August 18, 2026 at 2:03 AM

Re: [ACT] Protect the vote in all 50 states

Help defend free and fair elections Add Your Name   Trying to end vote-by-mail. Targeting voter registration programs. Gutting federal agencies responsible for ensuring free and fair elections. Jack, the Trump administration and his Big Lie cronies are desperately trying to unde…

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August 18, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Trump forgets to get off his own lawn, and Melania really does care—do you?

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! 📰 Here’s what Democratic primary results really hinge on in 2026 Frustration can fuel a lot of change. Get your 100% billio…

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August 17, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Trump just made a stunning concession to North Korea

Trump betrays South Korea for his pen pal Kim Jong Un President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he planned to retreat from America’s longtime alliance with South Korea, adding that nation to the growing list of American allies that he has insulted and even endangered in his second …

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August 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Join the Movement: ADD YOUR VOICE to FINCA's Mission for Education

Attribution: Photo by FINCA Act Now: Support FINCA’s Investment in Education Sign Now   Dear Jack, Despite a high completion rate, according to the World Bank, students in Ghana receive just 5.7 quality adjusted learning years. This means that children are in school but are not lear…

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August 17, 2026 at 8:29 PM

GOP spreads fake data to turn Americans against vaccines and Fauci

  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 quick…

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August 17, 2026 at 7:59 PM

Re: Where things actually stand at Daily Kos this month

Jack, I'll get straight to it: we're $67,759 short of what we need to close out this month, and we have until August 31 to close that gap. It's not because costs went up. It's because fewer donors gave this month than usual—that's the whole story. No dramatic reveal, just a smaller number of peo…

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August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM

All eyes are on Texas this November (please read)

Jack, this November, Texans will cast ballots in critical races for the U.S. Senate, Congress, governor, and offices up and down the ballot. But before voters can make their voices heard, they need to be registered. That’s where you come in. Daily Kos is helping to reach Texas voters who have r…

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August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Homeland Security chief drops bonkers claim to justify bloated budget

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Homeland Security chief drops bonkers claim to justify bloated budget Tacky Trump Superstore closes because economy sucks for MAGA too Trump says struggling…

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August 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Save Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante.

Attribution: Photo by Shelby Marrou Sign the Petition: Demand Congress Fights to Protect National Monuments SIGN NOW   Dear Jack, BREAKING: Trump just signed proclamations to dismantle Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah, the latest in a long…

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August 16, 2026 at 7:59 PM

In case you missed the first email:

Jack, bumping this because not enough people acted on it—and because the situation it describes hasn't improved. The cuts we made last year were real. The pressure we're under this year is real. Two consecutive months of falling short of our fundraising goal is real. We're not softening i…

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August 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Trump just can’t let this ridiculous grudge go (check this out)

Trump Watch: Headlines say it all This week, Trump is raising alarms over voting rights for seniors while turning America’s 250th birthday into another self-serving spectacle. At the same time, he’s pushing the Justice Department to pursue a case it already dropped,…

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August 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Trump thinks an AI filter can mask his physical decrepitude

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 📰 The manosphere sours on Trump Trump thinks an AI filter can mask his physical decrepitude We…

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August 16, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Reflecting pool lies

😂 Footnote vs. history 🤣 Not just gas 😅 Reflecting pool lies ✊ We're behind on our goal. Just $5 helps. Can you please rush a donation now? 😂 Deflecting pool 🤣 You and what army? 😃 The truck stops here 😅 Give me liberty … 😂 Worst prez ev…

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August 15, 2026 at 8:29 PM

The GOP keeps screwing up—as Democrats gain momentum

The Conversation: The GOP keeps screwing up—as Democrats gain momentum GOP screwups. That’s the broad theme this week—all the ways Republicans just suck at life. They were handed full power—the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court. And they’ve somehow managed to turn the whole countr…

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August 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM

$5 goes a long way

Jack, quick question: What can you buy with $5 these days? A fancy coffee? A bag of chips at the airport? About half of what anything costs anymore? Or... You could help keep this community going. Every donation—big or small—helps us continue the work our members rely on every day. It ke…

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August 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM

‘Back off’: White House told GOP to leave scuzzy Rep. Max Miller alone

The road to the midterms is officially underway, and there's a lot at stake. From key races and campaign strategy to polling, organizing, and the issues shaping voters' decisions, we'll bring you the news and analysis you need to stay ahead of every twist and turn. Democrats sound alarm…

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August 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM

RFK Jr. approved

😂 Too chummy 🤣 The Don 😅 Munitions shortage solutions ✊ Daily Kos can’t afford to miss our goal—can you donate $5? 😂 Your turn … 🤣 RFK Jr. approved 😃 Strait of Hairmooze 😅 I would never! 😂 Just like the F-bombs 😂 Everything is so stup…

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August 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM

Trump's health is under a microscope, and another MAGA fan FAFO

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! 📰 Retail sales collapse as Trump slump continues This economy is hitting everybody hard. What the Flock: Only ICE and cops …

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August 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM

Tell Congress: Save Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante.

Attribution: Photo by Shelby Marrou Sign the Petition: Demand Congress Fights to Protect National Monuments SIGN NOW   Dear Jack, BREAKING: Trump just signed proclamations to dismantle Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah, the latest in a long…

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