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Salman Rushdie, the award-winning author who went into hiding for almost a decade after Iran’s supreme leader called for his killing over his novel “The Satanic Verses,” reflects on censorship and the state of free expression in America. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
September 19, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Salman Rushdie, the award-winning author who went into hiding for almost a decade after Iran’s supreme leader called for his killing over his novel “The Satanic Verses,” reflects on censorship and the state of free expression in America. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
"If you have the story to tell, tell the damn story."
“Anything that prevents journalists and artists from doing their work is a real blow to the soul of a society," says Salman Rushdie. Free expression is “under threat in a way that I never believed" in the United States.
“Anything that prevents journalists and artists from doing their work is a real blow to the soul of a society," says Salman Rushdie. Free expression is “under threat in a way that I never believed" in the United States.
‘Tell the damn story’: Salman Rushdie on free speech & new doc on recovery from 2022 knife attack
A new documentary follows renowned author Salman Rushdie’s recovery from the 2022 attack that nearly took his life and left him without sight in one eye. Rushdie connects this attempted murder to the ...
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September 19, 2026 at 6:34 PM
"If you have the story to tell, tell the damn story."
“Anything that prevents journalists and artists from doing their work is a real blow to the soul of a society," says Salman Rushdie. Free expression is “under threat in a way that I never believed" in the United States.
“Anything that prevents journalists and artists from doing their work is a real blow to the soul of a society," says Salman Rushdie. Free expression is “under threat in a way that I never believed" in the United States.
@eugenedaniels2.bsky.social, who served as president of the White House Correspondents' Association for 2024-25, reacts to the Trump administration denying MS NOW, CNN, and POLITICO journalists access to the White House on Saturday. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
September 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
@eugenedaniels2.bsky.social, who served as president of the White House Correspondents' Association for 2024-25, reacts to the Trump administration denying MS NOW, CNN, and POLITICO journalists access to the White House on Saturday. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
Trump has played the WH press access card before -- and lost. In 2018, @jimacosta.bsky.social had his press badge revoked by Trump (and then restored)
"It's the most un-American thing," says Acosta of the new bans, and "very dangerous."
“We're all gonna have to fasten our seat belts."
"It's the most un-American thing," says Acosta of the new bans, and "very dangerous."
“We're all gonna have to fasten our seat belts."
‘THE KING OF FAKE NEWS’: Fmr. CNN Chief WH Correspondent on Trump’s attack on the press
Jim Acosta, CNN’s former Chief White House Correspondent, had his press credentials revoked by Trump in 2018 before a court order restored them. He says Trump’s new ban on MS NOW, CNN, and Politico ma...
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September 19, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Trump has played the WH press access card before -- and lost. In 2018, @jimacosta.bsky.social had his press badge revoked by Trump (and then restored)
"It's the most un-American thing," says Acosta of the new bans, and "very dangerous."
“We're all gonna have to fasten our seat belts."
"It's the most un-American thing," says Acosta of the new bans, and "very dangerous."
“We're all gonna have to fasten our seat belts."
The hypocrisy is astounding.
Gov. Jim Pillen fully backed Trump’s ICE crackdown, while his family farms relied on undocumented workers – according to a new investigation.
The current and former workers she spoke with “wanted the truth to be out there,” said reporter Yanqi Xu.
Gov. Jim Pillen fully backed Trump’s ICE crackdown, while his family farms relied on undocumented workers – according to a new investigation.
The current and former workers she spoke with “wanted the truth to be out there,” said reporter Yanqi Xu.
This GOP governor said ‘illegal aliens’ have ‘invaded.’ His family farms EMPLOYED them, report finds
Republican Governor Jim Pillen has been a champion of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. But at least 20 of his family farms employed undocumented immigrants, according to a new investigation by th...
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September 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The hypocrisy is astounding.
Gov. Jim Pillen fully backed Trump’s ICE crackdown, while his family farms relied on undocumented workers – according to a new investigation.
The current and former workers she spoke with “wanted the truth to be out there,” said reporter Yanqi Xu.
Gov. Jim Pillen fully backed Trump’s ICE crackdown, while his family farms relied on undocumented workers – according to a new investigation.
The current and former workers she spoke with “wanted the truth to be out there,” said reporter Yanqi Xu.
Between January and October of 2025, DHS data shows that 18 women were reported to have miscarried while detained by ICE.
After that? Nothing.
A new report from @us.theguardian.com shows that women have continued to experience miscarriages, ICE just stopped counting.
After that? Nothing.
A new report from @us.theguardian.com shows that women have continued to experience miscarriages, ICE just stopped counting.
REPORT: ICE LOST COUNT of miscarriages in detention
According to a new report from The Guardian, ICE has been detaining a record number of pregnant women since Donald Trump’s return to office. According to records obtained by the paper, the agency also...
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September 19, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Between January and October of 2025, DHS data shows that 18 women were reported to have miscarried while detained by ICE.
After that? Nothing.
A new report from @us.theguardian.com shows that women have continued to experience miscarriages, ICE just stopped counting.
After that? Nothing.
A new report from @us.theguardian.com shows that women have continued to experience miscarriages, ICE just stopped counting.
Veteran journalist Jim Acosta reacts to the news that journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied entry to the White House on Saturday.
Acosta had his press pass revoked during the first Trump administration. He later had it restored in court. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
Acosta had his press pass revoked during the first Trump administration. He later had it restored in court. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
September 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Veteran journalist Jim Acosta reacts to the news that journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied entry to the White House on Saturday.
Acosta had his press pass revoked during the first Trump administration. He later had it restored in court. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
Acosta had his press pass revoked during the first Trump administration. He later had it restored in court. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
MS NOW, CNN, & Politico have ALL been denied access to the White House grounds.
The People’s House.
Their “office” as reporters.
Where they report the stories out for the American people of what goes on behind those gates.
MS NOW’s Akayla Gardner shares what happened when she tried to get inside.
The People’s House.
Their “office” as reporters.
Where they report the stories out for the American people of what goes on behind those gates.
MS NOW’s Akayla Gardner shares what happened when she tried to get inside.
September 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM
MS NOW, CNN, & Politico have ALL been denied access to the White House grounds.
The People’s House.
Their “office” as reporters.
Where they report the stories out for the American people of what goes on behind those gates.
MS NOW’s Akayla Gardner shares what happened when she tried to get inside.
The People’s House.
Their “office” as reporters.
Where they report the stories out for the American people of what goes on behind those gates.
MS NOW’s Akayla Gardner shares what happened when she tried to get inside.
@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social reads statements from MS NOW, CNN, and POLITICO after the three outlets were denied entry to the White House on Saturday—one day after President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he was banning the outlets from the White House.
September 19, 2026 at 5:24 PM
@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social reads statements from MS NOW, CNN, and POLITICO after the three outlets were denied entry to the White House on Saturday—one day after President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he was banning the outlets from the White House.
MS NOW, CNN, and POLITICO have been denied access to the White House grounds, one day after Trump said he was banning the outlets from the White House. On Friday, Trump called the targeted outlets "fake news" and said they "never write a good story."
@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social reports.
@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social reports.
September 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
MS NOW, CNN, and POLITICO have been denied access to the White House grounds, one day after Trump said he was banning the outlets from the White House. On Friday, Trump called the targeted outlets "fake news" and said they "never write a good story."
@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social reports.
@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social reports.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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President Trump shared an AI-generated mockup for Space Force uniforms inspired by "Starship Troopers"—a 1997 sci-fi satire steeped in Nazi imagery.
Director Paul Verhoeven previously called it a film “about fascists who aren’t aware of their fascism.”
You can’t make this stuff up.
Director Paul Verhoeven previously called it a film “about fascists who aren’t aware of their fascism.”
You can’t make this stuff up.
September 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
President Trump shared an AI-generated mockup for Space Force uniforms inspired by "Starship Troopers"—a 1997 sci-fi satire steeped in Nazi imagery.
Director Paul Verhoeven previously called it a film “about fascists who aren’t aware of their fascism.”
You can’t make this stuff up.
Director Paul Verhoeven previously called it a film “about fascists who aren’t aware of their fascism.”
You can’t make this stuff up.
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September 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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‘Drunk History’ is back after a 7 year hiatus!
“If you make someone laugh you can also make them listen", says co-creator Derek Waters. “If Trump drank, maybe we’d get more truth." 🫠
“If you make someone laugh you can also make them listen", says co-creator Derek Waters. “If Trump drank, maybe we’d get more truth." 🫠
‘Drunk History’ is BACK: ‘If you make someone laugh, you can also make them listen’
Comedy Central’s beloved ‘Drunk History’ is back after a 7-year hiatus. Co-creators Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner join Jacob Soboroff to talk about how the show’s goal isn’t just to make audiences la...
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September 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
‘Drunk History’ is back after a 7 year hiatus!
“If you make someone laugh you can also make them listen", says co-creator Derek Waters. “If Trump drank, maybe we’d get more truth." 🫠
“If you make someone laugh you can also make them listen", says co-creator Derek Waters. “If Trump drank, maybe we’d get more truth." 🫠
From mosques to data center protests – the post-9/11 surveillance machine now reaches anyone the Trump administration doesn’t like.
The lesson: once we accept fewer rights for one group, it’s only a matter of time before they come for ours.
The lesson: once we accept fewer rights for one group, it’s only a matter of time before they come for ours.
From mosques to data center protests: How the post-9/11 surveillance machine came for us all
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, law enforcement authorities conducted mass surveillance of Muslim communities based on little to no suspicion. That surveillance apparatus has only expanded since...
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September 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
From mosques to data center protests – the post-9/11 surveillance machine now reaches anyone the Trump administration doesn’t like.
The lesson: once we accept fewer rights for one group, it’s only a matter of time before they come for ours.
The lesson: once we accept fewer rights for one group, it’s only a matter of time before they come for ours.
Donald Trump’s promises are “as unpredictable as his hair”.
Jacob headed to Mercado La Paloma in LA to get voters’ predictions on the president’s vow to get gas prices under 2 dollars a gallon, and more.
Jacob headed to Mercado La Paloma in LA to get voters’ predictions on the president’s vow to get gas prices under 2 dollars a gallon, and more.
Newsom for Prez? | Trump for the moon?
Jacob Soboroff heads to Mercado La Paloma with Memo Torres of LA Taco to get voters’ predictions on Gavin Newsom’s potential presidential run, if Donald Trump really wants to take over the moon, wheth...
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September 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Donald Trump’s promises are “as unpredictable as his hair”.
Jacob headed to Mercado La Paloma in LA to get voters’ predictions on the president’s vow to get gas prices under 2 dollars a gallon, and more.
Jacob headed to Mercado La Paloma in LA to get voters’ predictions on the president’s vow to get gas prices under 2 dollars a gallon, and more.
“It was a true gut punch.”
Eve Van Dyke never thought that being a woman was what made her car crash so dangerous.
Now that she knows, she’s working to change that for good.
Eve Van Dyke never thought that being a woman was what made her car crash so dangerous.
Now that she knows, she’s working to change that for good.
‘Gut-punch’: Why cars still aren’t safe for women
Women are 73% more likely to be seriously injured in a car accident. Research says it’s because the crash dummies used are designed around the average build of a man. Eve Van Dyke had a firsthand expe...
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September 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
“It was a true gut punch.”
Eve Van Dyke never thought that being a woman was what made her car crash so dangerous.
Now that she knows, she’s working to change that for good.
Eve Van Dyke never thought that being a woman was what made her car crash so dangerous.
Now that she knows, she’s working to change that for good.
Trump says the economy is great! But Americans disagree.
“Most people look at life through their kitchen window," says
@repmcgovern.bsky.social. "The only people that are making off okay ...are people like Donald Trump and his cabinet, and the lifestyles of the rich and famous."
“Most people look at life through their kitchen window," says
@repmcgovern.bsky.social. "The only people that are making off okay ...are people like Donald Trump and his cabinet, and the lifestyles of the rich and famous."
‘They don’t give a DAMN’: Congressman SLAMS Trump admin ‘rich and famous’
With the midterms around the corner, the affordability crisis could have major consequences for Republicans at the ballot box. Gas prices are surging and inflation is rising, but Trump says the econom...
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September 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Trump says the economy is great! But Americans disagree.
“Most people look at life through their kitchen window," says
@repmcgovern.bsky.social. "The only people that are making off okay ...are people like Donald Trump and his cabinet, and the lifestyles of the rich and famous."
“Most people look at life through their kitchen window," says
@repmcgovern.bsky.social. "The only people that are making off okay ...are people like Donald Trump and his cabinet, and the lifestyles of the rich and famous."
Irish broadcaster Ryan Tubridy reacts to Donald Trump's comments calling for a united Ireland on Saturday. "I'd love to see it unified," he said while meeting with the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin.
September 13, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Irish broadcaster Ryan Tubridy reacts to Donald Trump's comments calling for a united Ireland on Saturday. "I'd love to see it unified," he said while meeting with the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin.
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September 13, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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September 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says President Trump still hasn’t released all of the FEMA disaster relief funds he “promised” for recovery from the Eaton and Palisades fires, which devastated the Los Angeles area nearly 20 months ago. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
September 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says President Trump still hasn’t released all of the FEMA disaster relief funds he “promised” for recovery from the Eaton and Palisades fires, which devastated the Los Angeles area nearly 20 months ago. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
Under Trump, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is killing a vital tracking tool for workplace discrimination.
“They'd really rather just not have that report," says fmr Commissioner Chai Feldblum.
“They'd really rather just not have that report," says fmr Commissioner Chai Feldblum.
If there’s no data, then there’s no red flags: How to gut civil rights enforcement in the workplace
Trump's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is moving to end the decades-old collection of workforce data on gender, race and ethnicity– a vital tool for exposing systemic discrimination in the wo...
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September 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Under Trump, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is killing a vital tracking tool for workplace discrimination.
“They'd really rather just not have that report," says fmr Commissioner Chai Feldblum.
“They'd really rather just not have that report," says fmr Commissioner Chai Feldblum.
Is California Governor Gavin Newsom going to run for President?
And if he does – would the Mayor of the state’s BIGGEST city back him?
@mayor.lacity.gov is holding off on endorsing him for now.
And if he does – would the Mayor of the state’s BIGGEST city back him?
@mayor.lacity.gov is holding off on endorsing him for now.
LA Mayor Karen Bass HOLDS OFF on Newsom Endorsement for 2028
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass might not have the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America, but she does have the backing of Gavin Newsom for her re-election bid. The California Governor coul...
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September 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Is California Governor Gavin Newsom going to run for President?
And if he does – would the Mayor of the state’s BIGGEST city back him?
@mayor.lacity.gov is holding off on endorsing him for now.
And if he does – would the Mayor of the state’s BIGGEST city back him?
@mayor.lacity.gov is holding off on endorsing him for now.