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WE ARE FED UP! @val.sheshed.rocks · 20h

Great news! 24,000 donors have raised over $567,000 within 24 hrs of Letitia James’ indictment. Mamdani also summoned what is known as the sisterhood of Black elected officials in NYC to lend their support. I look forward to her victory. ❤️‍🔥 #Pinks #SheShed

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Letitia James sees a record fundraising surge and Democratic support after indictment | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump saw another one of his opponents indicted — but he also gave New York Attorney General Letitia James her best single day of fundraising in a nearly 30-year political career.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Brian J. Karem @briankarem.bsky.social · 9h

This is a great thing for my wife and I to celebrate. Two of our sons, Zachary and Brennan, along with Zachary’s fiancee Penelope won an Emmy for their short science-fiction film “Anemoia” in New York this evening.

Congratulations guys! Forgive us for being proud parents!

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 9h

Amy Poehler portrayed an angry, blustering Pam Bondi.

SNL Skewers Pam Bondi’s Wild Senate Hearing in Cold Open

Amy Poehler portrayed an angry, blustering Pam Bondi.

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 17h

Trade war update (Taylor's version)

Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · Apr 24

The White House says negotiations with China are/aren't happening, that they do/don't expect to cut/raise tariffs soon/in a bit/never, and they intend to play hardball/softball with China. Trump and Xi have/haven't spoken, and they do/don't expect a breakthrough sooner/later.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 9h

When I was young, I dreamed of being a professional chess player. It was a formative part of my life and had a huge positive impact, including teaching me some important lessons about being objective and taking calculated risks.

To all the chess players out there, happy National Chess Day!

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 9h

Estonia has closed the Saatse border crossing with Russia due to an unusually large Russian military presence on the other side. The Estonian Police and Border Guard (PPA) noted increased patrols and military movements that were much higher than normal, which were deemed beyond routine activities.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 11h

We can impeach. Need 67 senate votes to remove.

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🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 15h

A little light in the darkness of this situation. He’s suing Trump, Noem and the administration. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Pastor shot in the head by ICE agents sues Trump administration over First Amendment threats in Chicago

David Black joins journalists and protesters in lawsuit to stop ‘pattern of extreme brutality’ from federal agents

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 13h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

Nice recap

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Sam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 16h

Dems floated a narrow bill to fund the military, which can’t move because the House isn’t in session. Meanwhile, DoD is now going to spend funds not appropriated by Congress to ensure military paychecks continue.

POTUS now both commands and provisions the military. Unconstitutional and SO dangerous

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.
A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC
News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 18h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 15h

"Forty-two judges went so far as to say that the Supreme Court’s emergency orders had caused 'some' or 'major' harm to the public’s perception of the judiciary[,] [including] nearly half of the Republican-nominated judges."

gift link 👉 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 19h

Bit of panic here...

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 19h

Trump says he’s ordered Hegseth to pay the troops during the government shutdown.

“We have identified funds to do this, and Secretary Hegseth will use them to PAY OUR TROOPS.”

Trump: Chuck Schumer recently said, "Every day gets better" during their Radical Left Shutdown. I DISAGREE! If nothing is done, because of
"Leader" Chuck Schumer and the Democrats, our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th. That is why I am using my authority, as Commander in Chief, to direct our Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to use all available funds to get our Troops PAID on October 15th. We have identified funds to do this, and Secretary Hegseth will use them to PAY OUR TROOPS. I will not allow the Democrats to hold our Military, and the entire Security of our Nation, HOSTAGE, with their dangerous Government Shutdown. The Radical Left Democrats should OPEN THE GOVERNMENT, and then we can work together to address Healthcare, and many other things that they want to destroy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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marcosantana @marcosantana.bsky.social · 19h

Cc @govpritzker.illinois.gov @governor.ca.gov @democraticags.bsky.social

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

"She said to me after that - Samantha, 21 years old - all my life I've prepared for this moment. All my life, my mom, 53 years old, who was just going to get meat for a stew, has told me one day this could come."

@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social talks ICE with @timmiller.bsky.social on The Bulwark Pod

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 21h

A library director in Wyoming who was fired two years ago because she refused to remove books with sexual content and LGBTQ themes from a library's children and young adult sections has just been awarded $700,000 in a settlement. t.co/EA5L1kOZfV

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us/wyoming-library-settlement-book-bans-terri-lesley.html?smtyp=cur&smid=fb-nytimes&fbclid=IwdGRjcANWLXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhlnY6nKj_j4zuP3VjNSstXWBaV1t8-sPQ5C3b_jS6WN...

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 19h

Republicans are allowing health care premiums to double for Americans already struggling to afford coverage — and now they're trying to distract us.

It’s as shameless as it is cruel.

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marcosantana @marcosantana.bsky.social · 19h

Once the $ billion defamation and false prosecution lawsuits increase, this will go away.

When Miller begins to murder Americans for being democrats, the mainstream media will move its focus to that instead.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 23h

Day 11 of the Republican Shutdown.

Donald Trump is back on the golf course.

House Republicans have cancelled votes for a third straight week.

And Democrats are continuing the fight to protect your healthcare.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 20h

I’m old enough to remember the $21M Trump Seven Springs Estates conservation easement tax crime.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 20h

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 20h

The hush money payoff to Stormy Daniels cost more than house Leticia James bought for her grand niece.

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