Joe Conason

How did Epstein originally escape justice? As explained here, those upright GOP lawyers at Kirkland & Ellis, notably the late Ken Starr, cooked up a crooked plea deal with their former partner Alex Acosta -- later a Trump cabinet member. Many questions for Congress to probe.

Every senator who voted to confirm Hegseth should now call on him to resign. Until then their disgrace is as indelible as his.

Today @thenewrepublic.bsky.social, the grifting culture of the authoritarians: #Trump is just like his friends who once ruled the Philippines -- but the opportunities for a greedy US #POTUS are so much bigger. I've written about these crooks for 40 years and they're still stealing with both hands.

Trump curse is lethal

Thank you! Happy Fourth

These grifters and their resentful marks are an endless source of humor. And ruin…

That was my aim. Plus a few rueful laughs…

So glad you enjoyed the book? Do you mjnd telling me which chapter is your favorite?

With a gag order lifted, this account by @kos.dailykos.com of a legal confrontation between @dailykos.com and Trump Justice is a must-read. They were stupid to come after Markos and his community. Which they found out. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

He could count on Todd Blanche

Thanks!

I hope you didn't miss this profile of @cdelawalla.bsky.social and the campaign she is leading to defend scientific research. We met her at the DC rally in March and admire her unreservedly. Everyone should support @standupforscience.net! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... @gtconway.bsky.social

Silence from those who asked why Sen. Kelly, Sen. Slotkin warned against illegal orders from Trump. Where are they hiding?