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Daphne_du Maurier @daphe.bsky.social · 1h

DO NOT BLINK
We all know who’s to blame

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 1h

We’re not blinking. Democrats are standing strong for the American people and their access to affordable healthcare. We will not back down.

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Kristofer Goldsmith @krisgoldsmith85.bsky.social · 1h

Trump charges the Secret Service — American taxpayers — millions of dollars so he can play golf at his properties while people who’ve spent their entire lives serving and sacrificing for our country are getting fired. One third of the federal workforce is made up of veterans.

Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 13h

Day 11 of the Republican Shutdown.

Donald Trump is back on the golf course.

House Republicans have cancelled votes for a third straight week.

And Democrats are continuing the fight to protect your healthcare.

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Daphne_du Maurier @daphe.bsky.social · 1h

A 65 year old with heart disease that’s been told they have two months tops ???

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andy™ @andylevy.net · 1h

it will never not be weird that there are people who believe this shit

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Trump, 79, has "cardiac age" of 65-year-old, doctor says reut.rs/4mZNZbu

Trump, 79, has "cardiac age" of 65-year-old, doctor says

Donald Trump was found to be in "exceptional health" in a medical evaluation, the U.S. president's doctor said in a memo released by the White House on Friday, with his "cardiac age" 14 years younger than in "chronological age."

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5h

tl;dr the case doesn't even rise to the level of bullshit

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 11h

NYT reports that Letitia James’s great niece lives in the home that is the subject of the indictment.

The niece reportedly testified before a *different* grand jury, telling them that she had lived there for many years without paying rent. James visits regularly.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Letitia James
Indictment
Read the Indictment
Timeline of Conflict
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But in June, IMs. Thompson testified to a grand
jury in Norfolk that she had lived in the house for years and that she did not pay rent, a person familiar with her testimony said. She was not asked to testify again, and the grand jury that voted to indict Ms. James was not seated in Norfolk, but in Alexandria.
The specter of Mr. Trump's revenge campaign has so far overshadowed the facts of the case, given how he has pushed for Ms. James's punishment. For years, he has railed against her on social media, calling her a "crook" and
"corrunt" Last month. he also appointed Ms.

for a peaceful life after years of turbulence in several cities.
The family, Nakia Thompson and her children, have lived at the address ever since, according to two people familiar with the home, and until this week, the plan for a more lacid existence had largely gone as expected. Several times a year, the people said, a great-aunt who had purchased the house in 2020 with Ms.
Thompson in mind would come for an extended stay.
This week, with the filing of court papers some 200 miles north, the plan came to an abrupt end.
The great-aunt - Letitia James, the New York attorney general - was indicted by President Trump's Justice Department. The yellow house,

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Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea.bsky.social · 3h

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 3h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 2h

Also: if you work for ICE, even if you’re not one of the ones arresting citizens or tackling 15-year-olds or zip-tying kids together and segregating them by race, you’re part of the mechanism making it happen, and you should suffer long-term social and post-regime-change consequences.

Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 3h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 7h

"The original #NoKings protest was 250 years ago. We've had democracy since then. Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away—King Donald the First. Fuck that. Stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18."
👉👉 nokings.org

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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 3h

Remember, though, it will hurt Kristi Noem's feelings if you call them secret police.

Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates

The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 3h

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 6h

"Forty-two judges went so far as to say that the Supreme Court’s emergency orders had caused 'some' or 'major' harm to the public’s perception of the judiciary[,] [including] nearly half of the Republican-nominated judges."

gift link 👉 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5h

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4h

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3h

Welcome to Illinois, NANO Nuclear!

Helping grow our clean energy economy, their more than $12M investment in our state will create new jobs for hardworking Illinoisans and promote innovative strides in the sector.

Governor Pritzker Announces NANO Nuclear Energy to Establish Operations in Illinois - NANO Nuclear Energy

NANO Nuclear Energy to receive REV Illinois incentive award of $6.8M

nanonuclearenergy.com

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 3h

The government complains that Comey submitted a 19-page request for vindictive prosecution evidence.

Right.

$\the defendant has provided a 19-page letter that includes substantial and abnormal requests regarding the vindictive/selective prosecution allegation. These requests are for internal deliberative processes, attorney work product, and potentially privileged information. The government has asked for this material and will need to review it. We respectfully request the Court set the discovery deadline for this material for October 14, 2025.3$

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 6h

Fat Satan got his COVID booster shot yesterday. If he doesn’t listen to his Trumpshit-crazy HHS Secretary, why should we?

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 5h

NEW: Fat Satan appoints Lauren Boebert ambassador to Idaho.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 3h

The government has submitted a wailing motion on discovery in the Jim Comey case--partly wailing that bc he won't agree to a protective order--they don't have agreement.

But they basically ignore Judge Nachmanoff's order that ALL discovery is due Monday.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

storage.courtlistener.com

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 4h

So far this week, I’ve agreed with MTG, Laura Loomer, Matt Gaetz and Tucker Carlson. What is going on here?

a black background with the words the twilight zone in white letters

ALT: a black background with the words the twilight zone in white letters

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 5h

BREAKING: Some of the layoffs at CDC are being REVERSED.
Here is my updated story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

More than 1,000 CDC staff receive layoff notices during government shutdown

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Jonathan Bernstein @jonathanbernstein.bsky.social · 4h

Gosh this sounds sort of like what would happen if key administration figures starting with the President of the United States were totally clueless morons who had no idea what they were doing.

Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 5h

BREAKING: Some of the layoffs at CDC are being REVERSED.
Here is my updated story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

More than 1,000 CDC staff receive layoff notices during government shutdown

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

www.washingtonpost.com

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