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Meidas_Lea 🟦🟧🇺🇸🦅❌ @gato918.bsky.social · 9h

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Derrick @derrick666.bsky.social · 19h

People like him in the past have always been described as being in "exceptional health" right before they dropped dead.

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 21h

The results revealed little new info about the 79-year-old's health that wasn't shared after his April exam.

Trump's second checkup describes "exceptional health"

www.axios.com/2025/10/11/t...

Trump's second checkup describes "exceptional health"

The results revealed little new info about the 79-year-old's health.

www.axios.com

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@GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · 19h

cc Hakeem Jeffries

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 19h

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Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

www.nbcnews.com

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Meidas_Lea 🟦🟧🇺🇸🦅❌ @gato918.bsky.social · 9h

It's @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social not cc ... 🫂❤️🫂❤️

Meidas_Lea 🟦🟧🇺🇸🦅❌ @gato918.bsky.social · 9h

Bull FUCKING shit!!!!

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Not a reality tv star @pixiedust67.bsky.social · 19h

BULLSHIT.....

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 1d

I call bullshit!!!

Sinclair says it pulled Kimmel's show without government 'influence'

www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

First on NBC: Sinclair says it pulled Kimmel's show without government 'influence'

Sinclair, one of the two broadcast station owners that briefly pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air last month amid an uproar over his comments

www.nbcnews.com

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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 18h

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suffered another round of deep staff cuts late Friday, with disease detectives, outbreak forecasters, policy and data offices among those impacted, according to four sources with knowledge of the layoffs.

www.cnn.com/2025/10/11/h...

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC faces another round of deep staff cuts | CNN

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suffered another round of deep staff cuts late Friday, with disease detectives, outbreak forecasters, policy and data offices among those impacted, ac...

www.cnn.com

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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 18h

President Donald Trump's threatened crackdown on the finances and activities of liberal non-profits and groups opposed to his agenda is a multi-agency effort with top White House aide Stephen Miller playing a central role, according to officials.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Trump’s war on the left: Inside the plan to investigate liberal groups

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's threatened crackdown on the finances and activities of liberal non-profits and groups opposed to his agenda is a multi-agency effort with top White House...

www.yahoo.com

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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 18h

The Trump administration filed an error-filled motion in federal court on Friday in a case about the potential permanent firing of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown.

lawandcrime.com/high-profile...

Trump admin files error-filled motion in case about federal worker layoffs during shutdown

In terms of substance, the Trump administration insists the plaintiffs are simply overstating their case in terms of what a memo – and accompanying guidance – actually mean.

lawandcrime.com

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Undi @idnu.bsky.social · 18h

Nooooooo!

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 18h

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Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in Father of the Bride, First Wives Club and More, Dies at 79

The actress' legendary career included other films like 'Annie Hall,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather'

people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Darth Haderach @jediexiliado.bsky.social · 18h

Nooooooo 😞😞😞😞😞😞

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in Father of the Bride, First Wives Club and More, Dies at 79

The actress' legendary career included other films like 'Annie Hall,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather'

people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Molinos @molinos.bsky.social · 18h

NO NO NO...

Pero ¿Por qué se muere la gente guay y no las mierdas de persona que todos tenemos en mente??

Diane nooooo

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in Father of the Bride, First Wives Club and More, Dies at 79

The actress' legendary career included other films like 'Annie Hall,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather'

people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Jps @thinkingurl.bsky.social · 18h

It's about damn time!

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 19h

BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

www.nbcnews.com

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Jacqs @fooyoo2.bsky.social · 18h

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @booker.senate.gov @schumer.senate.gov

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 19h

BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

www.nbcnews.com

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Meidas_Lea 🟦🟧🇺🇸🦅❌ @gato918.bsky.social · 9h

Scotchman, why you upset?

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scotchman @scotchmanskm.bsky.social · 18h

FUCK YOU @kenmartin.bsky.social you should have done this months ago. coward.

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 19h

BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

The endorsement comes as prominent New York Democrats have so far declined to endorse Mamdani.

www.nbcnews.com

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DemCastDonGA @donshantajr.bsky.social · 1d

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@dennis74.bsky.social @dennis74.bsky.social · 17h

Friends! Stop working! Stop paying bills! File bankruptcy! Too extreme?
trump says he will not pay the people in the republican government shut down!
He forgets the working class own this country!
Question are you extreme like our forefathers? Imagine gas stations closed or a mile long gaslines!

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 18h

President Donald Trump's threatened crackdown on the finances and activities of liberal non-profits and groups opposed to his agenda is a multi-agency effort with top White House aide Stephen Miller playing a central role, according to officials.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Trump’s war on the left: Inside the plan to investigate liberal groups

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's threatened crackdown on the finances and activities of liberal non-profits and groups opposed to his agenda is a multi-agency effort with top White House...

www.yahoo.com

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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 17h

Trump authorizes troop pay amid government shutdown

The president said he would direct Defense Department officials to pay military members on Oct. 15.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

Trump authorizes troop pay amid government shutdown

The president said he would direct Defense Department officials to pay military members on Oct. 15.

www.nbcnews.com

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 17h

"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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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 17h

National guard begins Memphis patrols as senators in Illinois are turned away from Ice facility

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth decry ‘stonewalling’ by Trump administration as Tennesseans pose with military

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

National guard begins Memphis patrols as senators in Illinois are turned away from Ice facility

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth decry ‘stonewalling’ by Trump administration as Tennesseans pose with military

www.theguardian.com

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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 17h

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A federal US appeals court ruled Saturday the National Guard troops in Illinois can remain under federal control but can’t be deployed as the appeals process continues in the ongoing fight between the Trump administration and the state.

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

National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules | CNN

A federal US appeals court ruled Saturday the National Guard troops in Illinois can remain under federal control but can’t be deployed as the appeals process continues in the ongoing fight between the...

www.cnn.com

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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 16h

The Trump administration is airing a video at U.S. airports blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem states in the video that Democrats' refusal to fund the government is impacting operations.

www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Airport travelers see Trump video blaming Democrats for shutdown

As the shutdown impacts flights across the country, the Trump administration started airing a video blaming Democrats for the shutdown.

www.usatoday.com

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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 16h

An anonymous online cryptocurrency trader reportedly scored an $88 million profit after making a lofty bet that the value of Bitcoin would plummet, a bet that was made just before a major tariff announcement from President Donald Trump.

www.rawstory.com/trump-267417...

‘That’s the MAGA playbook’: Crypto trade made moments before Trump post raises eyebrows

An anonymous online cryptocurrency trader reportedly scored an $88 million profit after making a lofty bet that the value of Bitcoin would plummet, a bet that was made just before a major tariff annou...

www.rawstory.com

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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 16h

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin on Wednesday defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot a pastor with a pepper ball from a rooftop, after a video of the incident went viral this week.

thehill.com/homenews/554...

Top DHS official defends ICE officer who shot pastor with pepper ball

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin on Wednesday defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot a pastor with a pepper ball from a ro…

thehill.com

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