Well, today was the opposite of a slow news day

[EarlG]

1) House Republicans killed their own border deal and handed Biden a political club that he can now beat them with, potentially reversing his fortunes in the immigration debate.

2) A federal appeals court ruled that citizen Trump is not immune from prosecution.

3) In New York, Judge Engoron sent signals that the Trump fraud trial is going to get even worse for Trump.

4) The GOP House failed to impeach Sec. Mayorkas...

5) ...and then also failed to pass a standalone Israel aid bill, making Speaker Johnson look completely incompetent.

6) News broke that there will be no charges in the Biden classified documents case.

Did I miss anything?

[Akacia]

1. Awesome!

[dalton99a]

2. Ronna McDaniel is quitting.

[rubbersole]

21. Being a spawn of Mittens doesn't help.

[ShazzieB]

55. She's not his spawn.

She's his niece. (Mittens and Mrs. Mittens have sons, but no daughters.)

[rubbersole]

56. Thanks. I assumed because of the way tfg disrespects her.

[ShazzieB]

57. I'm sure being related to Mitt in any way would be enough to garner TSF's disrespect!

He definitely hates Mitt, because Mitt is one of the few Republican politicians who refuses to kidd his, err, ring.

[llmart]

3. Here in Michigan...

you could add that the mother of the Oxford High school shooter was found guilty of manslaughter. It now sets a precedent for parents of children who have access to guns who commit murder with those guns can and will be held liable for any deaths. The father is due to have his trial soon also.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

8. Definitely. A unanimous finding of 4 counts of manslaughter for the mother.

[AKwannabe]

53. Dad's up next! nt

[BigmanPigman]

25. Yes!!!

I have been following this story and today's news makes me thrilled. I only wish that this news would bet to the ears of those gun owners who may find themselves in the same position, legally. This is a BIG deal! Parents being held responsible for their actions could apply to a lot of legal cases in the future. This sets an important precedent.

[orleans]

52. i was so happy to hear this. & wondered where was this twenty years ago when parents should have been

up on charges?

[marble falls]

4. I heard something about some dog that caught a bus in Indiana.

[senseandsensibility]

5. Lotsa news, and it's all bad

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for Rs. So bad that the corporate news can't even both sider it.

[mucifer]

30. I'm sure they will figure out a way. They always do.

[calimary]

31. Hey, as long as it's bad for the R's, it works for me!

[Ohio Joe]

6. I have some sweet bud I'm smoking

And a few shots of tequila

[Phoenix61]

10. Which Tequilla? nt

[Ohio Joe]

12. Patron

I keep it in my freezer for special occasions.

[Phoenix61]

15. I'd encourage you to try Espolon. IMHO way better and much cheaper.

I like Hornitos Silver for frozen Rita’s.

[Ohio Joe]

17. I will give it a try...

Thanks for the tip

[Phoenix61]

18. I like the Blanco. Not a fan of the Resposado. nt

[marble falls]

38. Dude! I lost your address and phone number ......

[spanone]

7. and it's only Tuesday!

[Fiendish Thingy]

9. I'm not sure the border deal is 100% dead

Schumer says he’s holding a vote tomorrow- I hope he can count votes.

If somehow the bill survives a filibuster and passes, then all eyes will be on MAGA Mike, and depending on how many Dem “No’s” there are, there would only need to be a few GOP defections to pass the bill.

There are 18 GOP reps from districts that went to Biden in 2020…

[republianmushroom]

11. It has been a good day.

[mercuryblues]

13. You spoke to soon. The day isn't over

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218659012#post1

TruthSocial is being investigated for money laundering.

[Hekate]

22. OMG, how wonderful!

[AllaN01Bear]

42. hem. knew it was another of t,,,s rackets .

[Iris]

14. Excellent news round up!

[Attilatheblond]

16. Gaetz and Stefanik think they can re-write histoy thru an edict of some sort re insurrection

[Attilatheblond]

19. And now, Ronna McDaniel throws in the towel

[link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/breaking-rnc-chair-ronna-mcdaniel-to-step-down/ar-BB1hTcSv|

Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel will resign her post soon, according to a report published by the New York Times on Tuesday night.

Two sources familiar with McDaniel’s plans said she intends to step down shortly after the Feb. 24 Republican South Carolina primary.

Don't know how much longer I can stay awake but the news just keeps on comin

[Hekate]

23. Poor baby!

[Hugin]

36. Maybe wants to spend more time with...

Her middle name.

[ismnotwasm]

20. K&R

[WestMichRad]

24. This is the best thread I've read in a LONG time!

[soldierant]

26. Judge Engoron sent a fascinating email to interested parties

which Joyce Vance quotes in full and analyses here:
https://joycevance.substack.com/p/judge-engorons-email

[Bluethroughu]

27. The GOP is running scared, because the truth is coming to light,

And like the vampires they are, it doesn't look good for them.

[BootinUp]

28. JPL is laying off 500 employees because Congress

JPL statement issued on Feb. 6, 2024:

After exhausting all other measures to adjust to a lower budget from NASA, and in the absence of an FY24 appropriation from Congress, we have had to make the difficult decision to reduce the JPL workforce through layoffs. JPL staff has been advised that the workforce reduction will affect approximately 530 of our colleagues, an impact of about 8%, plus approximately 40 additional members of our contractor workforce. The impacts will occur across both technical and support areas of the Lab. These are painful but necessary adjustments that will enable us to adhere to our budget allocation while continuing our important work for NASA and our nation.

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/jpl-workforce-update

[AllyCat]

40. Boo.

[AllaN01Bear]

43. again. snark. cut congress critters own salaries .

[BootinUp]

46. not intended as snark

Just thought it should be noted.

[Hassler]

29. Dementia J Loser loses again, and again, and ...

[beveeheart]

32. What has TSF had to say about all this good news?

[orangecrush]

33. It was a glorious day

A glorious day, indeed

[Blue Owl]

34. MTG warns that a "title wave of truth is coming"

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218658880

[AllaN01Bear]

44. snork.

[Cha]

35. Busy Busy Busy.. I love it and we're Not

done yet.

There's still Nevada

[berniesandersmittens]

37. Haley loses to "none of the above" in Nevada primary

[AllaN01Bear]

45. ding.

[twodogsbarking]

39. Rush Limbaugh nearly two years sober.

[TheRickles]

41. It's what the astrologers predicted: Pluto has just entered Aquarius, which signals the dawning of the Age of Aquarius

https://www.tarot.com/astrology/planets/pluto-in-aquarius

Who knows?

[AllaN01Bear]

48. its the dawning of the age of aquarius , the age of aquarius.!!!!!!

[TheRickles]

50. Let the sun shine! Let the sunshine, the sunshine in!

[AllaN01Bear]

47. sings, its a beautiful morning,,,

[pandr32]

49. The tide is turning.

The big blue wave will begin to form and head towards our presidential election knocking over all obstacles in its path.

[liberal N proud]

51. The Democrats had better use that border deal club

Beat the republicans over the head with that all the way to the election

[TeamProg]

54. Sen. James Lankford (Puke) was threatened by a (most likely) right-wing media talking head to not make progress on

border security during a presidential election year.

Party before country, that's what they always say.