“Redistrict, Repress, Repeat: The GOP’s Favorite Game Show”
Trump’s Tariff Tantrum
King Cheeto slapped 250% tariffs on life-saving drugs and semiconductors, because nothing says “America First” like “Americans Last.” He’s also threatening India with new tariffs over Russian oil trades. Wall Street did its usual psychotic hopscotch and pretended this was fine. Meanwhile, Trump is reportedly replacing anyone who tells the truth, including the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and possibly Fed Chair Powell. Because why have math when you can have MAGA?
Gaza’s Nightmare, Now With Extra Hostages
Israel’s government, under the “leadership” of Bibi “Forever War” Netanyahu, announced plans to fully occupy Gaza to recover around 20 hostages. They’re working with the Red Cross, but let’s be honest—it’s mostly bombs and bulldozers. The US is involved, because of course we are. Say it with me: humanitarian crisis meets geopolitical grandstanding.
Texas Redistricting: Yeehaw for Voter Suppression
Governor Greg “No Chill” Abbott is trying to ram through a gerrymandered redistricting plan that would gift Republicans five new seats. Democrats walked out like dramatic queens in protest. Abbott threatened to arrest them. Why bother winning elections when you can redraw the map like a toddler with a crayon and no ethics?
Justice Department Targets the Obama Boys
DOJ launched a grand jury investigation into Brennan, Clapper, and Comey for allegedly “weaponizing intel” against Trump during Russiagate. This isn’t justice—it’s revenge cosplay. Expect Tucker Carlson to host the sentencing on pay-per-view.
Michigan Fights Back (Kinda)
Gov. Whitmer called for a study on how Trump’s tariffs are screwing over Michigan’s manufacturers. Meanwhile, grassroots activists are pushing a campaign finance transparency initiative while GOP creeps like Neil Friske keep dodging ethics complaints like it’s a sport.
TODAY’S TO-DO LIST
- Email your rep and demand a ban on retaliatory redistricting
- Donate to orgs fighting voter suppression (like Fair Fight or Sister District)
- Sign up to testify at your local town hall about inflation and tariffs
- Support groups in Gaza getting aid in, like UNRWA or Médecins Sans Frontières
- Remind your family why accurate labor data actually matters
FEATURED RESISTER: Rigged Redistricting
Because democracy shouldn’t come with an asterisk and a map shaped like a drunk octopus. Rigged Redistricting exposes gerrymandering, teaches you how to fight it, and hands you the tools to un-rig the game before the next election gets carved up like bad geometry homework.
BOYCOTT TARGET OF THE DAY: Koch Industries
They’ve bankrolled redistricting schemes, anti-abortion laws, and dark money PACs. Stop buying their paper towels and gasoline. They can choke on their own dirty dollars.
EVENTS TODAY
Miami, FL – Protest for Palestinian Human Rights, Bayfront Park, 6pm
Austin, TX – Redistricting Emergency Town Hall, Travis Co. Democrats HQ, 7pm
KITTY’S FINAL CLAW
They think you’re too distracted to fight back. Prove them wrong. Show up. Speak out. Slam the door on fascism before they lock it from the inside. Resistance isn’t optional—it’s survival.
SOURCES
- https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/global-markets-view-usa-2025-08-05/
- https://www.ft.com/content/24c28b93-ee81-47fd-99f2-e9ccfccfe5a2
- https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-08-05-2025
- https://nypost.com/2025/08/05/us-news/ny-postcast-daily-debrief-august-5-2025
- https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/political-news-whitmer-orders-study-tariff-20799841.php
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/aug/04/donald-trump-texas-democrats-republicans-us-politics-live-updates-news