Matt From Salem
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A Science & English Teacher, Author, Father, Home Recording enthusiast, Star Wars geek and Pathfinder player who likes Hip Hop, Punk Rock, Poetry, Photography and Comic Books.
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Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate.
September 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate.
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“It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things,” Trump said back in April.
Here’s why.
“It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things,” Trump said back in April.
Here’s why.
Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says
The six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan bookkeeper reported on Tuesday, as the Trump admi...
www.reuters.com
September 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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“It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things,” Trump said back in April.
Here’s why.
“It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things,” Trump said back in April.
Here’s why.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Some emails on an old laptop revealed Hunter Biden tried to use his connection to Dad as an edge in his business ventures, & the MAGA crowd hooted for blood like a troupe of rabid primates. Crickets on this corruption, though. At least Junior has a new jawline. 🤷♂️
Some emails on an old laptop revealed Hunter Biden tried to use his connection to Dad as an edge in his business ventures, & the MAGA crowd hooted for blood like a troupe of rabid primates. Crickets on this corruption, though. At least Junior has a new jawline. 🤷♂️
Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding
US president’s eldest child married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in three-day celebration across two exclusive private islands
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Some emails on an old laptop revealed Hunter Biden tried to use his connection to Dad as an edge in his business ventures, & the MAGA crowd hooted for blood like a troupe of rabid primates. Crickets on this corruption, though. At least Junior has a new jawline. 🤷♂️
Some emails on an old laptop revealed Hunter Biden tried to use his connection to Dad as an edge in his business ventures, & the MAGA crowd hooted for blood like a troupe of rabid primates. Crickets on this corruption, though. At least Junior has a new jawline. 🤷♂️
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The Onion is funny, but in all truth I think Lost Weekend, if you listen to what she’s saying about grief and love and loss, is actually a really hopeful record.
The Onion is funny, but in all truth I think Lost Weekend, if you listen to what she’s saying about grief and love and loss, is actually a really hopeful record.
Phoebe Bridgers Postpones Concert After Experiencing Twinge Of Happiness
INDIANAPOLIS—Profusely apologizing for the unexpected and last-minute cancellation, singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers announced Monday that she was postponing her show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after e...
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September 14, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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The Onion is funny, but in all truth I think Lost Weekend, if you listen to what she’s saying about grief and love and loss, is actually a really hopeful record.
The Onion is funny, but in all truth I think Lost Weekend, if you listen to what she’s saying about grief and love and loss, is actually a really hopeful record.
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Here it is, the thing we all knew was coming. Right here
🚨BREAKING: Agents of the Department of Homeland Security have been ordered to unlawfully access state voting records to carry out the department’s escalating elections-related probes, an anonymous federal whistleblower recently disclosed to Sen. Alex Padilla. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Homeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower alleges
The searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said.
www.democracydocket.com
September 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Here it is, the thing we all knew was coming. Right here
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🚨BREAKING: Agents of the Department of Homeland Security have been ordered to unlawfully access state voting records to carry out the department’s escalating elections-related probes, an anonymous federal whistleblower recently disclosed to Sen. Alex Padilla. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Homeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower alleges
The searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said.
www.democracydocket.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
🚨BREAKING: Agents of the Department of Homeland Security have been ordered to unlawfully access state voting records to carry out the department’s escalating elections-related probes, an anonymous federal whistleblower recently disclosed to Sen. Alex Padilla. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Cartoonist: Slyngstad
September 14, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Cartoonist: Slyngstad
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So he’s willing to raise money to save it, but only if his name gets put on it.
What a fucking hero
So he’s willing to raise money to save it, but only if his name gets put on it.
What a fucking hero
Kennedy Center warns of bankruptcy unless Trump's name returns
The Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, Sept. 15, as officials warn the institution nears bankruptcy, according to multiple reports.
www.usatoday.com
September 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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So he’s willing to raise money to save it, but only if his name gets put on it.
What a fucking hero
So he’s willing to raise money to save it, but only if his name gets put on it.
What a fucking hero
Yay, the EPA is gonna remove pollution limits for power plants. Now not only are we living with fewer rights, less dignity, more debt, fewer allies and more expensive everything, we also get to do so while breathing an increasingly dirty and unsafe air. Great again?
September 14, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Yay, the EPA is gonna remove pollution limits for power plants. Now not only are we living with fewer rights, less dignity, more debt, fewer allies and more expensive everything, we also get to do so while breathing an increasingly dirty and unsafe air. Great again?
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Happy 89th birthday to the legendary Don Bluth.
September 13, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Happy 89th birthday to the legendary Don Bluth.
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“I pledge, to the greatest president in the history of the United States, that loves us so much he can’t even breathe, that I will go out with my family, my friends, I’ll do it any way, I don’t care if I’m registered or not, I’m gonna try and cheat like hell…”
September 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
“I pledge, to the greatest president in the history of the United States, that loves us so much he can’t even breathe, that I will go out with my family, my friends, I’ll do it any way, I don’t care if I’m registered or not, I’m gonna try and cheat like hell…”
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JUST IN: A federal judge concludes that DHS leaders arbitrarily decided to cut FEMA staff by 50% even though it damaged the agency's ability to fulfill its mission — and leaders hid their comms about it on auto-delete Signal chains. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge concludes that DHS leaders arbitrarily decided to cut FEMA staff by 50% even though it damaged the agency's ability to fulfill its mission — and leaders hid their comms about it on auto-delete Signal chains. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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He thinks they'll fall for his lie again.
September 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
He thinks they'll fall for his lie again.
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Don't let this fly under the radar: Trump has reportedly made between $1.5M to $4.4M from his oil stockholdings since the start of his Iran War.
As gas prices skyrocket, he is personally profiting from your pain at the pump. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/trump-oil-gas-holdings-iran-war.html
As gas prices skyrocket, he is personally profiting from your pain at the pump. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/trump-oil-gas-holdings-iran-war.html
Trump's oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading
Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets. CNBC analyzed his holdings
www.cnbc.com
September 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Don't let this fly under the radar: Trump has reportedly made between $1.5M to $4.4M from his oil stockholdings since the start of his Iran War.
As gas prices skyrocket, he is personally profiting from your pain at the pump. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/trump-oil-gas-holdings-iran-war.html
As gas prices skyrocket, he is personally profiting from your pain at the pump. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/trump-oil-gas-holdings-iran-war.html
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In the 25 years since 9/11, the United States has spent $8 trillion+ on wars that have taken millions of lives in the name of fighting "terror."
Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?
Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?
September 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
In the 25 years since 9/11, the United States has spent $8 trillion+ on wars that have taken millions of lives in the name of fighting "terror."
Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?
Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?
Dozey Don “honoring” the 2,977 victims of the 9/11/2001 terror attacks.
Your president, everyone.
Your president, everyone.
September 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Dozey Don “honoring” the 2,977 victims of the 9/11/2001 terror attacks.
Your president, everyone.
Your president, everyone.
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So instead of simply admitting error for hiring an incompetent contractor, pathologically insecure and dishonest Donald Trump ordered his DOJ to try to put an innocent man in jail to take the blame for the Reflecting Pool falling apart?
How is that not viewed as *really* bad?
How is that not viewed as *really* bad?
September 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
So instead of simply admitting error for hiring an incompetent contractor, pathologically insecure and dishonest Donald Trump ordered his DOJ to try to put an innocent man in jail to take the blame for the Reflecting Pool falling apart?
How is that not viewed as *really* bad?
How is that not viewed as *really* bad?
www.businessinsider.com/trump-snaps-...
TLDR:
Trump: *dangles $5k voter bribe*
Reporter: That would cost over a trillion bucks, seems like you’re bribing voters to overlook poor economic policy, &didn’t you promise us dividends on DOGE and tariffs that never materialized?
Trump: You’re the worst.
TLDR:
Trump: *dangles $5k voter bribe*
Reporter: That would cost over a trillion bucks, seems like you’re bribing voters to overlook poor economic policy, &didn’t you promise us dividends on DOGE and tariffs that never materialized?
Trump: You’re the worst.
Trump snapped at a reporter after a question about his $5,000 promise to voters: 'You're the worst'
The reporter asked President Donald Trump why voters need $5,000 if his economic policies are working.
www.businessinsider.com
September 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
www.businessinsider.com/trump-snaps-...
TLDR:
Trump: *dangles $5k voter bribe*
Reporter: That would cost over a trillion bucks, seems like you’re bribing voters to overlook poor economic policy, &didn’t you promise us dividends on DOGE and tariffs that never materialized?
Trump: You’re the worst.
TLDR:
Trump: *dangles $5k voter bribe*
Reporter: That would cost over a trillion bucks, seems like you’re bribing voters to overlook poor economic policy, &didn’t you promise us dividends on DOGE and tariffs that never materialized?
Trump: You’re the worst.