Governor Tim Walz today said that Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in State on Friday, June 27, 2025. They will be joined by their Golden Retriever Gilbert 😭

Ten years ago today, the Supreme Court made it possible for couples like Brad and me to marry in every corner of this country. It was a moment we never thought we’d live to see and one we’ll never take for granted. Now, we must stay vigilant to ensure that right is never taken away. Love is love. Then, now, and always.

Three cheers for Elizabeth MacDonough! All of these provisions are out, per her rulings, as
NOT compliant with the Byrd Rule.
-provider tax limits (huge part of cuts)
-limiting fed $ for states that allow undocumented immigrants to receive Medicaid
-additional limits on Medicaid, Medicare & ACA premium tax credits for immigrants who aren't citizens
She is still reviewing other parts of the Finance Committee's health text…

You know, Europe has lots of Democratic Socialists in their parliaments. Oh and free national healthcare.

Recap

‪Roger Parloff‬:

Just now, govt told Judge Xinis of Maryland that it will commence removal proceedings for Abrego (Garcia) to a 3d country (not El Salvador) once he's released from criminal custody in TN. Govt said "no imminent plans" but unclear if it would try to remove him before a criminal trial.

If you’re gonna tar the Dem mayoral candidate in NYC, you’d better up your game.

@georgetakei

In a battle of wits against AOC, Trump is an unarmed man.

Please proceed

AFP— Mexico's president threatens to sue over SpaceX rocket debris

How did we get to a point where trying to make people's lives easier makes you a radical left socialist???

Recap

Via Sheldon Whitehouse:

Total rollover by Republicans who showed up for #Bove; total stonewall of Democrats’ questions by Bove; Bondi and Blanche show up for added pressure.

Keep 'em coming

#UnionStrong

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Trump's administration from eliminating union bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers at 21 agencies. https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/us-judge-blocks-trumps-elimination-union-bargaining-federal-workers-2025-06-25/

"Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the former Republican leader, gave a short speech saying “failure is not an option” on the bill, before reportedly adding, “I know a lot of us are hearing from people back home about Medicaid. But they’ll get over it.”

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/mitch-mcconnell-medicaid-cuts-theyll-get-over-it-rcna214953

Via Laura Packard:

When people lose their health care, they get sicker. Or just die.

#WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid

Pass it on.

"Rewarding Emil Bove with a judgeship would be an affront to the rule of law," writes former U.S. attorney Harry Litman.

https://harrylitman.substack.com/p/the-wrong-man-for-the-job

Bam!

Via LOLGOP:

Sucks to be seperated from your family by senseless cruelty, Tom.

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Trump border czar Homan, wife 'living separately' because of death threats

Some Democrats seem astonished that voters in New York would dare to nominate a candidate who actually espouses the party's values instead of a rapey corporate piece of shit.

"No" is a complete sentence.

And so is "Fuck."

Trump is now making the nation less safe to hide his epic failures.

RE: https://www.threads.com/@axios/post/DLVO5hrOJ0U

Three years ago today, Trump’s Supreme Court stole our federal right to abortion.

They said it was about “states’ rights.” But their real goal? Ban abortion everywhere, for everyone.

Now Trump’s allies in Congress are trying to shut down Planned Parenthood. We’re not backing down.

Remember, America, without Due Process ANYONE can be an Iranian sleeper cell agent.

VEASEY: You've credited the 12 steps in your recovery. What's step 4?

RFK JR: Making a fearless inventory

VEASEY: Of ourselves. Do you remember step 12?

RFK JR: We try to help other addicts

VEASEY: Does cutting off treatment from people still suffering align with step 4 or step 12?