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Debrianna Mansini-I’m Spartacus @dmansini.bsky.social · Jan 20

I’ll be posting this today

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 6h

This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.

Nero would be proud.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 3h

Rigging the map? How power in US Congress could shift if both parties win their redistricting fights.
Republicans hold a 219-213 majority in the House, but they could lock in more seats if reapportionments go their way.
By George Chidi and Andrew Witherspoon.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Rigging the map? How power in US Congress could shift if both parties win their redistricting fights

Republicans hold a 219-213 majority in the House, but they could lock in more seats if reapportionments go their way

www.theguardian.com

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Katie Hinde @mammalssuck.bsky.social · 6h

Starving people to bend them to your will is pure villain.
So villain this is a war crime in international conflict:
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

Headlines from New York Times
"Trump threatens to withhold SNAP payments until government shutdown ends" & CNBC "Trump suggests U.S. won't pay any SNAP benefits during shutdown, contradicting court filing.

The Guardian Headlines: "Americans 'dumbfounded by cruelty' of Trumo officials slashing SNAP benefits" and "Senate Republicans strike down Democratic proposal to fully fund SNAP"

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 1d

Americans ‘dumbfounded by cruelty’ of Trump officials slashing Snap benefits

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Americans ‘dumbfounded by cruelty’ of Trump officials slashing Snap benefits

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Beloved KNOXVILLE falafel restaurant owner Yassin posts that his high health care costs are going up even higher — which Dems are fighting to stop. (@RepTimBurchett & @MarshaBlackburn could not care less)

“The system is broken.” 🎯 #MedicareForAllNOW

www.facebook.com/share/17YHdH...

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 10h

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GOP SNAP Myth Gets Owned by Oliver

YouTube video by NowThis Impact

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 10h

This Big Lie is a Big Bust.
Americans are seeing through the Republicans’ asinine spin.
By Berry Craig.
www.forwardky.com/this-big-lie...

This Big Lie is a Big Bust

Americans are seeing through the Republicans’ asinine spin.

www.forwardky.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 11h

Cracks start to show in MAGA cult, in both Montana and D.C.
By George Ochenski of the Daily Montanan.
dailymontanan.com/2025/10/10/c...

Cracks start to show in MAGA cult, in both Montana and D.C. • Daily Montanan

Columnist George Ochenski acknowledges that cracks in the MAGA cult are showing in Washington, D.C., and Helena -- all over the issue of healthcare.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 11h

Trump on Binance cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is".
By Sarah Lynch Baldwin.
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-b...

Trump on Binance cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"

President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.

www.cbsnews.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

KERNEN: I could see a Democratic president declaring a climate emergency to tax countries with high CO2 emissions. Does that concern you at all what Democrats might do with this type of tariff power?

BESSENT: I would question whether there's a climate emergency. It's all been proven wrong.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 12h

Epstein coverup indicative of a sick society.
Gary Cosby Jr. of the Tuscaloosa News.
www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/opinio...

Epstein coverup indicative of a sick society | GARY COSBY JR.

The MAGA coverup of the Epstein files is indicative of a political party intent upon retaining power at all costs.

www.tuscaloosanews.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 13h

She Voted for Trump Three Times. Now She Is Leading a Fight Against His Tariffs.
The Liberty Justice Center led by Sara Albrecht is better known for backing right-leaning causes....
By Ann E. Marimow.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...

She Voted for Trump Three Times. Now She Is Leading a Fight Against His Tariffs.

www.nytimes.com

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 14h

Mike Johnson's lies keep getting lost in the facts.
The shutdown is exposing the speaker's slimy disingenuousness.
By David R. Lurie.
www.publicnotice.co/p/mike-johns...

Mike Johnson's lies keep getting lost in the facts

The shutdown is exposing the speaker's slimy disingenuousness.

www.publicnotice.co

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 14h

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

Trump backs Cuomo and threatens to cut federal funding if 'Communist Mamdani' wins NYC mayor race.
President says he'll provide only 'bare minimum' federal aid and urges voters to back Cuomo.
By Emma Bussey.
www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...

Trump backs Cuomo and threatens to cut federal funding if 'Communist Mamdani' wins NYC mayor race

Donald Trump warns New York City would face economic disaster under Zohran Mamdani's leadership and endorses Andrew Cuomo for mayor instead.

www.foxnews.com

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

Republican pedophile protection program

youtube.com/watch?v=vOi7...

Trump and Mike Johnson Slammed by Jeffries for ‘Running a Pedophile Protection Program’

YouTube video by New York Post

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

Republican pedophile protection.

Jeffries blasts Trump, Johnson over Epstein files: ‘Pedophile protection program’.
By Mike Lillis.
thehill.com/homenews/hou...

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

Trump threatens federal funds for NYC if Mamdani wins mayoral race and backs Cuomo: ‘You must vote for him’:.
Trump called Zohran Mamani a ‘communist’ before throwing his support behind Cuomo.
By Ariana Baio, Joe Sommerlad.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Trump to hold tele-rallies for GOP candidates in NJ and Virginia races: Live

Republican gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia are trailing behind their Democratic opponents, polls show

www.independent.co.uk

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

"I don't know who he is."

youtube.com/shorts/A3KWi...

Didn’t Know Him? Trump Still Pardoned Him

YouTube video by NowThis Impact

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

Cutting SNAP and guarding the Epstein files is anything but divine.
By Svante Myrick.

"The administration has the money, power and legal obligation to fund these payments even during the government shutdown. They just aren’t doing it."

thehill.com/opinion/cong...

thehill.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

"I expect inflation to remain elevated for the next year."

The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy.
Governor Lisa D. Cook at The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

Speech by Governor Cook on the economic outlook and monetary policy

Thank you, David. I appreciate the opportunity to speak again at the Brookings Institution. 1 It is always an honor for me to return to the place where I

www.federalreserve.gov

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

..." the so-called Epstein files have been the focal point of a controversy engulfing the second presidency of Trump, who was a longtime friend of Epstein."

Trump says feels ‘badly’ for UK royal family over Andrew-Epstein saga.
By Danny KEMP.
www.digitaljournal.com/world/trump-...

Trump says feels 'badly' for UK royal family over Andrew-Epstein saga

Trump, 79, has faced his own political woes in recent months over his own alleged relationship with Epstein.

www.digitaljournal.com

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 1d

"The decision comes after two federal judges ruled that freezing payments for the country's biggest anti-hunger program is unlawful...."

Trump administration will fund SNAP food benefits at 50% the normal payment.
By Maria Godoy, Jennifer Ludden.
www.npr.org/2025/11/03/n...

SNAP benefits will restart, but it will be half the normal payment

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of th...

www.npr.org

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