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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 31m

Federal judge rules against ICE in the warrantless arrests of 11 KC-area workers missouriindependent.com/2025/10/10/f...

Federal judge rules against ICE in the warrantless arrests of 11 KC-area workers • Missouri Independent

The decision has implications affecting the treatment of immigrants suspected of civil immigration violations in six midwestern states

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 31m

UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 33m

Most farmers voted for Trump in every Trump presidential election and received huge government payments to offset losses from Trump's previous tarrifs these farmers don't deserve government bailouts working tax payers pay for they voted for Trump, tarrifs, and their own sales losses

Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 37m

Soybeans, Grains Crash as Trump Cancels China Trade Meeting www.agweb.com/markets/mark...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2h

CARTOON OF THE DAY

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Neil Daniels @badned.bsky.social · Nov 10

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The Hidden History of Trump’s First Trip to Moscow

In 1987, a young real estate developer traveled to the Soviet Union. The KGB almost certainly made the trip happen.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

Yes they certainly did sadly farmers voted for Trump in a higher percentage rate than any other collective group of Americans and Trump is the least likely person who was running for president to understand these farmers businesses and their needs

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

These are the agencies Trump is purging during the shutdown www.axios.com/2025/10/10/t...

These are the agencies Trump is purging during the shutdown

Thousands are being let go from agencies overseeing health care, the environment and education.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

Almost all farmers voted for Trump in every Trump presidential election and received huge government payments to offset losses from Trump's previous tarrifs these same farmers voted for Trump again and voted for their losses they don't deserve government bailouts we pay for

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Fairfax Democrats @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social · 1h

Vienna, VA - No Kings!

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

Here’s How Much Congressional Leaders Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer and John Thune Are Worth www.forbes.com/sites/kylemu...

Here’s How Much Congressional Leaders Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer and John Thune Are Worth

Both Democratic congressional leaders are richer than their Republican counterparts—and all four are getting paid even as the government has closed up operations.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

US citizen detained and held at ICE building in Portland for hours before release, lawyer says apnews.com/article/us-c...

US citizen detained and held at ICE building in Portland for hours before release, lawyer says

A lawyer in Portland, Oregon, says he is representing a U.S. citizen who was detained and held at the city's U.S.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

22 states are in a recession or close to it, new analysis finds www.axios.com/2025/10/09/t...

22 states are in a recession or close to it, new analysis finds

Twenty-two states are either in a recession or on the precipice of a downturn, according to a new analysis from Moody's Analytics.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

Opinion | Who Can Stop a President Deploying Troops? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/o...

Opinion | Who Can Stop a President Deploying Troops?

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

Trump’s Plan for a Secret Police Force Loyal to Him Alone Isn’t Playing Well in Court slate.com/news-and-pol...

Trump’s Plan for a Secret Police Force Loyal to Him Alone Isn’t Playing Well in Court

It is now beyond debate that one of Donald Trump’s key goals is the creation of a national police force that is loyal to him alone.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

Trump threatens to halt Chinese imports – but counts on Xi to buy US soybeans www.scmp.com/news/us/arti...

Trump threatens to halt Chinese imports – but counts on Xi to buy US soybeans

Although Trump has sounded certain about meeting Xi later this month, the Chinese government has not made any official announcement yet.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple's insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple's insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

The subsidies are a key sticking point in the government shutdown: Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, they must be extended.

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Tom Jones @earl2.bsky.social · 1h

Democrats refuse to fold over shutdown as Republican outrage builds www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Democrats refuse to fold over shutdown as Republican outrage builds

Party sticks to its guns on healthcare and says it’s willing to hold out – much to the delight of its progressive supporters

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Robin 🦋 @robinh2.bsky.social · 2d

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Robin 🦋 @robinh2.bsky.social · 21h

You know the assignment 👍

It'd be a real shame if this photo of President Obama receiving his Nobel peace prize went viral today, for no particular reason

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 20h

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

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