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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 21h

the bellwether contests for governor of New Jersey and Virginia — which are always held the year after a presidential election, and are always seen as something of a referendum on the new administration — ended in double-digit triumph for a pair of moderate, establishment-friendly Democrats

2025 election key takeaways: Democrats channel Trump disapproval to sweep major races, from Mamdani in NYC to Prop. 50 in California

The results — which include double-digit victories in Virginia and New Jersey — hint at how Democrats could mount a comeback in next year's midterms.

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 1d

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2025 Election key takeaways: Democrats channel Trump disapproval to sweep major races, from Mamdani in NYC to Prop. 50 in California

The results — which include double-digit victories in Virginia and New Jersey — hint at how Democrats could mount a comeback in next year's midterms.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 3d

Don’t take it from me, listen to Snopes! Speaker Johnson signed a bill to cut $186 billion from SNAP. And again, it’s HIS party that won’t help millions of Americans put food on the table this month.

House Speaker Mike Johnson signed bill cutting $186B from SNAP in July 2025

Users shared this true claim amid uncertainty regarding whether Americans would receive federal food benefits during the 2025 government shutdown.

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 2d

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 1d

Asked how optimistic he was of reaching a deal this week, Ossoff, who voted earlier this month to pay essential federal workers during the shutdown, said, “We need a resolution that does right by our constituents.”

8 Democrats sit at center of potential deal to end government shutdown this week

At least eight moderate Senate Democrats are meeting in hopes of finding a deal to end the monthlong government shutdown, but sources familiar with the closely held conversations say they will need st...

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 1d

Thinking she finally escaped his cruelty, Carmen applied for what is known as a U-Visa. The visa provides crime victims a way to stay in the United States legally, but the Trump administration has routinely ignored pending applications.

She helped get her violent husband deported. Then ICE deported her — straight into his arms.

Carmen's abusive husband came home drunk one night last summer. He pounded and kicked the door.

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 1d

VOTE! 🗳️

Why Trump's agenda is on voters' minds even if he's not on the 2025 ballot

The Nov. 4 races present the clearest political judgment yet of Trump's power, MAGA's fate and signs for both parties heading into future elections.

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Anti-Fascist Collective 👊🏼👊🏿 @wtafc.bsky.social · 3d

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 3d

“I would like to announce here today us Epstein survivors have been discussing creating our own list,” she said. “We know the names. Many of us were abused by them. Now, together as survivors, we will confidentially compile the names we all know.”

Six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, hundreds of women push for justice

Virginia Roberts Giuffre always wanted fellow survivors to spend time together. Now, they're pushing for justice.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 4d

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 3d

Disgusting pig

Trump Tells ’60 Minutes’ ICE Raid Tactics of Tear Gas, Breaking Car Windows ‘Haven’t Gone Far Enough’ | Video

Donald Trump believes the ICE raids that have sparked fear and fury across the country "haven't gone far enough," he tells "60 Minutes" in a preview clip ahead of his the airing of his Sunday night in...

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 3d

Republican Rep. Don Bacon said on Saturday the policy amounted to “another amateur move” by the secretary that was resulting in military members being “afraid to communicate” with lawmakers.

Hegseth bars military officials from discussing drug boat strikes with Congress without prior approval

The Office of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has disemminated a broad list of topics that DoD personnel are now required to seek prior approval on before engaging with Congress, which includes any ...

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 4d

You're Going To Run Out Of Luck
Chump,This Crime Will Not Go
Unpunished. Ask Your Friend,
Prince Andrew......

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 4d

Just another Republican behaving badly

Rep. Nancy Mace cursed and berated airport police, incident report says

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was flying out of Charleston International Airport on Thursday when the incident occurred.

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 4d

Trump must be stopped!

Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rei...

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 5d

It's just the beginning...

Former White House Historian Offers Dire Warning After Entire East Wing Is Demolished

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Proud Veteran @roghair.bsky.social · 6d

So advising people under your command to disobey ILLEGAL ORDERS

….gets you iced and your security clearance pulled.

Fellow veterans, we have entered a dark dystopian era that we all took an oath to oppose

Just sayin’

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Left Of Center Orange Hater @henshinhal.bsky.social · 5d

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Krystal Pistol @krystalpistol.bsky.social · 4d

Leo said masked federal agents violated that foundational language that sets warrant requirements and prohibits illegal searches by bursting into his property last week and leaving a bloody scene in his garage while trying to arrest construction workers who were installing windows on his building.