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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 3h

Proving, if you're not a jerk, you actually can bring your data center power to the grid, instead of just dumping your demand on everyone.
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/21/s...

South Texas data center to use untapped windfarm energy

The new data center will work directly with a nearby windfarm to use energy the windfarm can’t send to the state’s electricity grid.

www.texastribune.org

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NPR @npr.org · 6h

Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva has still not been sworn in four weeks after her win. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing House Speaker Mike Johnson, citing “taxation without representation.”

Arizona Attorney General’s Office confirms lawsuit against House Speaker Johnson

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 6h

An Idaho mother was brutally beaten and zip-tied by ICE in front of her three U.S. citizen children.

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Elle @elleisanisland.bsky.social · 6h

I'm not sure you can get more marie antoinette than taking away food stamps before thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall so the other crooks can bring bribe you over a badly-cooked (argentinian) steak

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Sarah Lazare @sarahlazare.bsky.social · 5h

It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 5h

Families are already hanging by a thread, but the sad truth is it’s about to get a lot worse when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November.

It’s time to find our local food banks and help out with donations and volunteer hours if you are able.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 5h

Pay attention -- what he means is allowing Democrats to win a free and fair election.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Trump: "We can never let what happened in the 2020 election happen again. We just can't let that happen. I know Kash is working on it, everybody is working on it. And certainly Tulsi is working on it. We can't let that happen again to our country."

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 5h

In the midst of a government shutdown, and in the face of fundamental challenges to the rule of law and to democratic accountability, the House of Representatives--the people's house, the heart of our democratic republic--hasn't cast a vote since Sep. 19. An extraordinary failure of responsibility.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 4h

NEW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom just announced that he'll deploy the California National Guard and California Volunteers "on a humanitarian mission to support food banks as the federal government shutdown delays food benefits for millions of California families."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Mike Johnson shamelessly lies: "We strengthened Medicaid. We improved healthcare access and we lowered premiums with our legislation."

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3h

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 3h

I lived with my dad when I was very young and he didn’t apply for food stamps or free school lunches, though we qualified.

So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.

Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.

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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 3h

ICYMI: Senator Merkley has been on the Senate floor defending democracy and the rule of law against Trump’s authoritarianism since 6:30 PM LAST NIGHT.

He is doing what every elected official should do: demand accountability for Trump’s authoritarian tactics.

Senator Jeff Merkley @merkley.senate.gov · 11h

I’m still going!! Tune in as I hold the Senate floor to expose how Trump is pushing us into authoritarianism.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymDt...

Merkley STILL Holding the Senate Floor to Protest Trump’s Threats to Democracy

YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley

www.youtube.com

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 2h

In a marathon floor speech unfolding in the US Senate, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) argues Trump's use of pardon power is a component of authoritarianism

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 20h

DOJ declined to bring charges against two people who threatened to kill @ericswalwell.bsky.social this year, @nbcnews.com reports: www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 20h

The man should be in prison. But sure, let's pay him a quarter of a billion for being a criminal.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 23h

Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

So we’re now paying federal taxes so Donald Trump can withdraw them from the Treasury like it’s his own personal bank account? Really?

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 20h

Federal agents from ICE and HSI—some in military fatigues and masks—descended on Chinatown today in an aggressive and reckless raid on immigrant street vendors.

Once again, the Trump administration chooses authoritarian theatrics that create fear, not safety. It must stop.

Federal agents descend on Chinatown in apparent raid

The raid follows recent federal arrests at a Midtown migrant shelter, part of what officials call a broader push to “restore law and order” in New York City.

gothamist.com

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 19h

Sunday President diarrheas on the country, Monday President bulldozes White House, Tuesday President steals $230 million, Wednesday President... fucks a horse? Let's see if he fucks a horse.

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Everything Hat Ever Sent You Is Off The Record @kenwhite.bsky.social · 19h

I’m skeptical that a court can or will do this, but i think it has to be tried, because the GOP has descended to full lawlessness, and we don’t have any kind of government if the majority party can just refuse to recognize others.

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 20h

NEW: The State of Arizona sues the House of Representatives, demanding that Speaker Mike Johnson seat Adelita Grijalva or that someone else be allowed to swear her in. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

PRAYER FOR RELIEF
Because there is no dispute as to Ms. Grijalva's election or qualifications, the Court should:
A. Issue a declaratory judgment stating that Ms. Grijalva shall be deemed a Member of the House of Representatives once she has taken the oath prescribed by law, see 5 U.S.C. § 3331;
B.
Issue a declaratory judgment stating that if Speaker Johnson has not administered
the oath, the oath may be administered to Ms. Grijalva by any person authorized by law to administer oaths under the law of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the State of
Arizona; and
C. Award other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: October 21, 2025
Respectfully submitted,
KRISTIN K. MAYES
Attorney General for the State of Arizona
By: /s/ Joshua D. Bendor
Joshua D. Bendor
D.D.C. Bar ID 031908
Solicitor General
Joshua A. Katz
Assistant Attorney General

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 19h

I like how Joe Biden never demanded that I pay his legal bills.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 19h

Once again, trigger discipline of a guy playing a video game in an arcade. These rejects are playing Call of Duty on our streets.

Gwynne Hogan @gwynnefitz.bsky.social · 20h

Earlier on Canal Street, as agents attempted to disperse, one who I recognize from the courts pulled out a taser and threatened protester with it. @thecity.nyc

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 19h

Things I Liked About Joe Biden:

He didn't put tacky bric-a-brac all over the Oval Office.

He didn't kidnap or torture.

He didn't accept bribes.

He didn't murder fishermen.

He didn't shake down the DOJ for $230 million.

He didn't destroy a wing of the White House.

He wasn't in Epstein's Files.

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 18h

Putting a Democrat with a Nazi tattoo in the Senate normalizes Naziism in our federal politics for a long ass time.

All these recent stories about secret Nazi group chats? Anytime that happens going forward will be met with "But Platner."

It's not a purity test. Think through the consequences.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 17h

Hey the house of reps has had all of Oct and most of September off because Speaker Johnson is desperate to not release the Epstein files.

Have they been filling the time with town halls? I mean they have a full month off… maybe a couple town halls each right?

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