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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 19h

Schatz: They’re stopping wind and solar because this guy has some very strange ideas about the energy mix. And it’s consistent with the rest of his political and economic philosophy — if there’s less of everything, it gives him more authority to dole out favors

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Jeff Fecke @jkfecke.bsky.social · 12h

"Just following orders" has never worked as a defense for Nazis.

Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 14h

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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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 18h

Which means they’re away from their day jobs but not being paid.

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 18h

In plain English:

Troops remain federalized for now, but cannot be deployed in Illinois.

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

Background: www.lawdork.com/p/the-trials...

The trials of litigating against Trump

As Trump troop deployments are blocked in Chicago, Trump appellate appointees push back on the order blocking deployments in Portland. And, another Trump target indicted.

www.lawdork.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 14h

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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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 17h

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.

A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

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Schnorkles O'Bork @schnorkles.bsky.social · 15h

WELL OILED MACHINE, THANK YOU WORKING HARD!

Cat Manning @catacalypto.bsky.social · 15h

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Layoff notices also initially targeted the office that produces the CDC’s flagship weekly scientific report known as the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, or MMWR. But those notices were sent in error because of a miscoding, according to the health official. As of Saturday afternoon, however, the editor who oversees the MMWR and others in the office of science had not been informed that the layoff notices were a mistake, Houry said.

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Schnorkles O'Bork @schnorkles.bsky.social · 14h

*laughs mightily in biotech*

Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 14h

"Global policymakers and finance ministers will gather in Washington for the International Monetary Fund/World Bank fall meetings after a chorus of warnings that a stock bubble focused on artificial intelligence companies might burst before long."

Stock Bubble Dread Grips Central Bankers in Washington

Global policymakers and finance ministers will gather in Washington for the International Monetary Fund/World Bank fall meetings after a chorus of warnings that a stock bubble focused on artificial in...

finance.yahoo.com

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 13h

This government is a well-oiled machine that’s definitely not suffering from internal power struggles hastily papered over as technical mistakes

The employees "were sent incorrect
notifications, which was fixed last night and this morning with a technical correction," a senior administration official said. "Any correction has already been remedied."

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 12h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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AjiWings @ajijaakwe.bsky.social · 11h

Abomination

[I keep saying that. I don't use it randomly. In Christianity (which is the fash's putative tradition, not mine), it's a very specific referent.]

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 12h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 22h

It's wild that we've reached a point where the President openly admits to firing people for political reasons, and his OMB director tweets about it like it's a victory. This is page one of the authoritarian playbook, happening in plain sight.

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Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 12h

WE NEED LAWYERS AT ALL THESE PROTESTS‼️ He was incredibly calm, well spoken & respectful‼️

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 11h

If Biden had said this, @jaketapper.bsky.social would be trying to get a second book out of it. But because Tapper, like so many others in the legacy media, grades Trump on a curve, they just let it pass as a nothingburger. When, in fact, he's using false data to send the National Guard to Chicago.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI — Trump lied that Chicago had “4000” murders, when it’s projected to have 380 this year (way down from last year)

If it’s so bad there why does he have to keep lying about it?

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indnial.bsky.social @indnial.bsky.social · 11h

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indnial.bsky.social @indnial.bsky.social · 11h

@jaketapper.bsky.social 🤷🏼‍♀️

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 11h

If Biden had said this, @jaketapper.bsky.social would be trying to get a second book out of it. But because Tapper, like so many others in the legacy media, grades Trump on a curve, they just let it pass as a nothingburger. When, in fact, he's using false data to send the National Guard to Chicago.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI — Trump lied that Chicago had “4000” murders, when it’s projected to have 380 this year (way down from last year)

If it’s so bad there why does he have to keep lying about it?

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13h

It’s the Feds making Portland look like a war zone— not the protesters.

And honestly, these protesters are brilliant. They’re flipping the whole authoritarian cosplay on its ass!

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 17h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 15h

Huge mistake by Trump to let the 4'10 freak Stephen Miller take center stage during his Presidency. The more people hear and see from Mini Himmler the more they are repulsed. Plus the ICE raids are horrific and inhumane.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 13h

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 · 14h

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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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13h

Nice recap

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 12h

"Making the rigged election claim to the military now, retroactively, is a half-step. By stating it as fact and forcing the general staff to accept it, he is laying the predicate to make such a claim directly to the military in the future."

“Legal Orders” and Trump’s Military

Authoritarians don’t take power by openly flouting the law. They look for pretexts and legal theories.

www.thebulwark.com

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indnial.bsky.social @indnial.bsky.social · 15h

Why is no one talking about this?!
#GunReformNow

Live 5 News @live5news.com · 15h

Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly; 6 killed, several injured in shootings #usnews

Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly; 6 killed, several injured in shootings

Several Friday night shootings in Mississippi at high school homecoming celebrations left multiple people dead and injured.

www.live5news.com

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 16h

A federal judge in Illinois has ordered the Trump administration to stop beating, shooting at, and generally using violence against journalists and peaceful protesters. trib.al/4vE1zjf

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indnial.bsky.social @indnial.bsky.social · 15h

My parents left for Japan yesterday. Held my breath.