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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 6h

“Antifa” Protesters Charged With Terrorism for Constitutionally Protected Activity

prosecutors in Texas announced that terrorism charges had been filed against two people for alleged involvement in a shooting during a July 4 protest against the U.S. ICE facility.

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“Antifa” Protesters Charged With Terrorism for Constitutionally Protected Activity

After a protest against ICE, federal prosecutors pursued guilt-by-association charges against two “antifa” protesters.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 6h

Trump is such a twatcake. Has to have his way with everything, just to piss off people!

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 6h

Jerks!

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 6h

Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid

The feuding reflected rising tensions in Latin America over U.S. attacks in the Caribbean. President Trump’s administration had already slashed aid to Colombia this year.

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Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid

The feuding reflected rising tensions in Latin America over U.S. attacks in the Caribbean. President Trump’s administration had already slashed aid to Colombia this year.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 8h

THIS!

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 9h

End one war, start another, eh?

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 9h

Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Peace Talks in Doha

The ceasefire "has been finalised", Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif posted on X on Sunday, saying both sides would meet again on October 25 in Istanbul to discuss "detailed matters"

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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha

Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha, both sides said on Sunday, after a week of fierce border clashes, the worst violence between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 9h

Trump Cuts Off US Aid to Colombia, Calls Petro ‘Drug Leader’

Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an “illegal drug leader” and said the US would halt all aid to the country, escalating tensions between the two nations.

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Trump Cuts Off Aid to Colombia, Calling Leader a Drug Dealer

Drug trafficking “has become the biggest business in Columbia, by far, and Petro does nothing to stop it, despite large scale payments and subsidies from the USA that are nothing more than a long term...

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 12h

How Trump gutted the team meant to build America’s energy future

As the Trump administration slashes spending and fires workers across the federal government, the U.S. Department of Energy has emerged as one of the hardest-hit agencies.

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How Trump gutted the team meant to build America’s energy future

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations had over $25 billion to help companies scale novel low-carbon technologies. Trump is working to erase it.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 12h

Front and center: Fat dickhead with a red ties that’s too long.

Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 12h

Israel Suspends Aid and Strikes Gaza After Accusing Hamas of Violating Truce

Israel launched its heaviest wave of attacks on Gaza since a cease-fire took hold a week ago and said it was suspending humanitarian aid to the territory after accusing Hamas of firing on its forces.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 14h

New Florida push for legalized pot runs into a familiar foe

Trulieve, the state’s largest medical marijuana company, has already put up nearly $26 million to bankroll a recreational pot initiative for the 2026 ballot. But the new campaign is opposed again by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 14h

Trump Threatens to Withdraw Aid to Colombia in Feud Over Caribbean Strikes

Trump said he would pull aid to Colombia and threatened unspecified additional action after its leader accused the United States of murdering a fisherman with its strikes on vessels in the Caribbean.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 16h

It’s photographs and videos like this that make me proud to be an American. Way to go, protesters.

Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

2026 Health Insurance Rates Released: This is GOP’s fault

More than 20 million Americans are expected to see their health insurance premiums more than double next year after Republicans refused to extend a tax credit for those who purchase health insurance on the ACA marketplace

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2026 Health Insurance Rates Released; This Is GOP's Fault

ACA Marketplace 'Previews' show staggering premium spikes due to GOP subsidy cuts.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

Good morning back at ya!

Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

Why the No Kings Protests Matter

LAST FRIDAY, NEW talking points were seemingly rolled out across the MAGA sphere. Top GOP leadership, from House Speaker Mike Johnson to Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer, began seeding a narrative about today’s “No Kings” protests.

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Why the No Kings Protests Matter

The Trump administration has made it clear that it fears mass, nonviolent protests more than anything else.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

SO AWESOME! Thank you Joan Baez! And thanks to Luca Migo for posting first

Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 20h

San Francisco California: #NoKings the iconic singer Joan Baez offered a concert to the protesters.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

Trump is preparing a coup — the evidence is clear

Inside the Pentagon, loyalty is being elevated above law as Pete Hegseth quietly removes senior military lawyers, the officials meant to uphold legality and restraint, and replaces them with loyalists.

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Trump is preparing a coup — the evidence is clear if you know where to look

Is the U.S. military already in the early stages of a Trump-led coup against our Constitution?Inside the Pentagon, loyalty is being elevated above law as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quietly removes...

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

Thanks to Jay for posting first

Jay @pescado70.bsky.social · 1d

Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

Case Against Bolton Raises Questions Over Justice Dept.’s Use of Espionage Act

The allegations in his case are a pointed example of when classified information tumbles into nonsecure places, either by accident or from recklessness by someone trusted to keep it safe.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care

The federal shutdown that is nearing its fourth week with no end in sight carries plenty of political risk for Democrats, who Republicans have accused of refusing to fulfill their responsibility to fund the government.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 18h

Louvre Closed After Brazen Daylight Robbery

Thieves made off with jewelry of “incalculable” value in a brazen daylight robbery on Sunday at the Louvre Museum in Paris, according to France’s interior minister.

The heist unfolded around 9:30 a.m.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

The Voting Rights Act Is in Brett Kavanaugh’s Hands. God Help Us.

The court heard oral arguments this week on the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and whether creating majority-minority districts to prevent the dilution of minorities’ votes violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

As Kaiser Workers Strike, ‘Not-for-Profit’ Is Sitting on $67 Billion

Forty-five thousand workers at Kaiser Permanente—ranging from nurses to therapists to pharmacists—are on strike across the West Coast and Hawaii, in the country’s largest labor action of 2025.

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As Kaiser Workers Strike, ‘Not-for-Profit’ Is Sitting on $67 Billion

Kaiser has doubled down on hedge funds, outside staffing firms, and high executive compensation as workers lag behind.

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