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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 1d

“George Santos was somewhat of a ‘rogue,’ but there are many rogues throughout our country that aren’t forced to serve seven years in prison."

Trump on Former US Rep George Santos, who had been serving a 7yr term for the fraud charges, as he released him from prison after commuting his sentence.

OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 1d

"We have the benefit of being fully independent of the university. We own our own press. We were more than willing, with our extra freedom being an independent student organization, to help out.”

Kyle Charters, publisher Purdue Univ Exponent, after Purdue students delivered news to IU in solidarity

Statue of journalist Ernie Pyle at Indiana Univ. holding Purdue Univ. Exponent newspaper. Yellow flowers sit next to statue

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 2d

“Her enduring legacy is a testament to her resilience, activism, & dedication to creating safe spaces for...all trans people."

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, activist who championed transgender rights & protested in the historic Stonewall rebellion that galvanized the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, died.

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 9d

Trump signed an executive order in August directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to ‘vigorously prosecute those who violate our laws in ways that involve desecrating the flag, and to pursue litigation to clarify the scope of First Amendment in this area.’

OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 9d

“When the church kneels beside a leper, a malnourished child or an anonymous dying person, she fulfills her deepest vocation: to love the Lord where he is most disfigured.”

Pope Leo XIV has criticized how the wealthy live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while poor people suffer on the margins

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 9d

"The Nobel Peace Prize of 2025 goes to a brave and committed champion of peace....As the leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, Maria Carina Machado is one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times.”

Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of Nobel Committee

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 10d

"So many countries that you wouldn’t have thought of have come together. It’s been so great for Israel, so great for Muslims, for the Arab countries —and so great for the United States of America. This is more than Gaza —this is peace in the Middle East."

Trump on "landmark peace deal" on Hannity

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 11d

“Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, hitler, and pol pot. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head. Spoiler: put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know and he receives both bullets every time.”

VA Attorney General candidate Jay Jones (D) in a text to VA House Delegate Carrie Coyner (R)

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 16d

The world may be burning, but we need to discuss what's really important.

Everyone's thoughts on Life of a Showgirl.

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 16d

Happy October 3rd.

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · 17d

"Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved."

Jane Goodall, considered the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, having studied the social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees for over 60 years, died today in California.

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Sep 6

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare...

--Preamble to the US Constitution

a poster that says " we the people " on it

ALT: a poster that says " we the people " on it

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Sep 6

“We won World War I, we won World War II, we won everything before that & in between, & then we decided to go woke, & we changed the name to DOD. So, we’re going Department of War.”

Trump changing Dept of Defense to Department of War.

It will cost millions just to change the name on signs, etc.

OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Human Trafficking and sexual coercion should bother everyone, not just women. However, women account for 71% of those human trafficked.

Considering most Trumpublicans campaigned on releasing the Epstein files, we wanted to share...

OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Sep 5

“I have not seen it (Project 2025), have no idea who is in charge of it, and, unlike our very well received Republican Platform, had nothing to do with it." Candidate Trump in July 2024

47% of Project 2025 completed by Sept 1.

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Sep 4

“They have carried with them shame. The shame does not fall on these brave, courageous women. The shame falls on every single person that coldly turns a blind eye to their abuse. The shame falls on every single person that enabled it.”

US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA14) on Epstein files

OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Terrible tragedies happen, and if god forbid, a terrible tragedy , happens, I can't think of better on-the-job training than what I've gotten in the last 200 days.”

JD Vance trying to reassure Trump is ok but that he is ready, just in case

OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Sep 3

“He should have never had a position in govt. And he brags about his lifestyle, you know, this whole idea of bondage &...multiple partners & all that stuff. He brags about that stuff, but he’s got no business being in govt. It’s good riddance.”

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disparaging Demetre Daskalakis

OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Sep 2

We *think* JD Vance is wishing Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift all the best in their engagement, but honestly, we aren't sure...

OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Aug 31

"As a son, I can tell you I'm honored to have a Dad that I can call the toughest SOB I've ever seen!"

Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House's FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, after Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized with multiple broken bones after his vehicle was "struck from behind at high speed"

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Aug 28

This morning, Sen Amy klobuchar started the day in DC. Upon hearing about the mass school shooting in Minneapolis, she hops on a plane & is in the city in time for the afternoon press conference.

Sen Ted Cruz finds out about the flood of the guadalupe river, hits up another Athens attraction. 😳

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Aug 28

"My friend Victor saved me cause he got on top of me...but he got shot."

Weston Halsne, a 5th grader who physically survived the school shooting this morning in Minneapolis

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Although it is from 2017, today seems like a good day to resurrect "I Don't Know How To Explain To You That You Should Care About Other People" By
Kayla Chadwick

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I Don't Know How To Explain To You That You Should Care About Other People

Our disagreement is not merely political, but a fundamental divide on what it means to live in a society.

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Gerrymandering...

Half of the A states went blue, the other 1/2 red. 11 of 12 F states went red. 🤔

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OverHeard in DC @heardindc.bsky.social · Aug 27

American moms getting ready to send their kids back to school...

May the odds be ever in your favor.