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

Another avenue of investigation and counter-attack into Trump’s corrupt political prosecutions. Put Pulte on the stand.

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How Bill Pulte learned the art of the attack, from his own family to Letitia James

Bill Pulte has become a significant player in the Trump administration. Known for his aggressive online persona and bitter public fights with several family members, Pulte currently serves as director...

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 45m

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 46m

She’s the same age as trump. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 6h

a russ vought special

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 6h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 50m

He’s been doing it since Jan 20, 2025.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

Imagine that

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 9h

I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1h

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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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1h

Repub Senate can pass it. They just need rule that requires 60 votes, just like they do to confirm judges & others. But they don’t want to do & have to take full credit for it b/c they know what they would be signing is reprehensible & will cement their losing future elections.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 1h

The GOP controls the House, Senate, and White House. And they love to remind us when it’s convenient for them. So it's on them to fund the government. If they want our votes, they have to come talk to us.

They know what we want: extend the ACA tax credits so the healthcare system doesn't collapse.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4h

A Letter to America’s Discarded Public Servants: You Deserved Better

A Letter to America’s Discarded Public Servants

We appreciate what you did for America

robertreich.substack.com

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 1h

I wrote a book about January 6, 2021.

Want to know when the Trump administration began its systematized lying about antifa and the FBI being behind MAGAs' attack on the Capitol?

January 6, 2021.

Rudy Giuliani had a suite at the Willard Hotel that was the command center for broadcasting that lie.

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 7h

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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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1h

They could have stopped it in Feb 2020 and again in Feb 2021. Mitch McConnell had the power and failed the country miserably. He should be remembered for that above all else.

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Doug Hammond @hammie777.bsky.social · 21h

Qatar gave Trump a $55B golf deal, a golden flying palace, laughed at his jokes and told him he's pretty, and now in payback he's letting them build a Qatari military base on US soil? Ohhhh, can you imagine another president doing this and the GOP not completely losing their shit? I can't.

Trump critics fume over latest Qatar deal: ‘The corruption is so blatant’

Qatar will have an "air force facility" at an Idaho military base, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1h

🐀 Mike Johnson caught lying using the receipts he directed us to use. Jen Psaki for the 🎯

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2h

Hey, you idiotic propagandists at the New York Post:

God Bless America isn't the national anthem. It's a SHOW TUNE written by Irving Berlin.

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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · 1d

VICTORY: Today, after tireless advocacy by @momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers and survivors, Governor Newsom signed first-in-the-nation legislation to stop the spread of DIY machine guns.

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 18h

These are not simply employees, they are the scientists, field epidemiologists, and outbreak responders who form the backbone of our nation’s public health defense.

The damage being done tonight will echo far beyond what you are reading. These are the people who protect this nation #CDCMassacre

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1h

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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · 7h

icymi, from Sept. 4:

Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨EXCLUSIVE:

Federal judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court has got to do a better job of explaining emergency rulings, with frequent decisions in favor of Trump at least appearing to validate harsh criticism of the judiciary at a time of rising threats:

www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...