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Rep. Summer Lee @repsummerlee.bsky.social · 1h

Speaker Johnson has cancelled votes for the third week in a row now.

He'd rather send his members on vacation than negotiate ways to keep healthcare affordable for working families and reopen the government.

Republicans are unserious and clearly could care less about the American people.

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Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 1h

Fake Christian & House Speaker Mike Johnson declares that he believes that domestic violence is not "really serious."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 19h

A judge has granted the reigning Miss United States and FL GOP committee member a restraining order against her ex, FL Congressman Cory Mills.

Judge grants ex-girlfriend restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills

A Florida judge said Rep. Cory Mills had cyberstalked an ex-girlfriend and bared the lawmaker from going near her residence or workplace or referencing her on social media.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 5d

With so much that we are fighting against, we can't forget what we are fighting for.

Families need health. They need food. And our young people need a livable future.

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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 5d

Real security is funding for hospitals and health centers.

Real security is making sure that Americans can see a doctor when they’re sick without worrying whether they can make rent.

Real security is paying our military AND protecting health care.

This isn’t real security.

Screenshot of headline reading: Senate passes mammoth annual defense policy bill

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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 4d

I am grateful to have the endorsement of the
Massachusetts Nurses Association. Our nurses are miracle workers, compassionate in the face of pain, resourceful in the face of adversity, and healers for patients, families, and the entire Commonwealth. I am humbled to stand with them.

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Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 2h

. @sethmoulton.bsky.social Timeline:
-late 2010's: sought to kneecap Nancy Pelosi
-2019: mounted delusional presidential campaign
-2021: ethics complaint for treating PAC like a slush fund
(www.boston.com/news/politic...)
-2024: embraces Trump-style transphobia
-2025: vanity #MASen campaign

#mapoli

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Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 2h

. @sethmoulton.bsky.social Timeline:
-late 2010's: sought to kneecap Nancy Pelosi
-2019: mounted delusional presidential campaign
-2021: ethics complaint for treating PAC like a slush fund
(www.boston.com/news/politic...)
-2024: embraces Trump-style transphobia
-2025: vanity #MASen campaign

#mapoli

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Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 2h

. @sethmoulton.bsky.social Timeline:
-late 2010's: sought to kneecap Nancy Pelosi
-2019: mounted delusional presidential campaign
-2021: ethics complaint for treating PAC like a slush fund
(www.boston.com/news/politic...)
-2024: embraces Trump-style transphobia
-2025: vanity #MASen campaign

#mapoli

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 18h

US Trade Rep Greer gets asked: whatever happened to “90 trade deals in 90 days?” — on Fox.

@mikenellis.bsky.social

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Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 18h

WWSJD: What Would Speaker Johnson Do?
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Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 19h

Will Speaker Johnson impose consequences against violent GOP Rep. #CoryMills after the restraining order issued against him or is he cool with Mills' violence?

#FlaPol #FL07 #Orlando #flsen #flgov @fladems.bsky.social @nikkifried.bsky.social @jennifer-adams.bsky.social @noahforflorida.bsky.social

Roger Sollenberger @sollenbergerrc.bsky.social · 21h

SCOOP: After two public court hearings, a Florida judge has issued a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills for "protection against dating violence." Mills's ex-girlfriend filed for the injunction in August, alleging sextortion & violent threats. I'll post more clips from the decision below.

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Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 19h

Via @seungminkim1.bsky.social :

"WASHINGTON (AP) — US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech."

#charliekirk

Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 19h

Data Point 47,295 that GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden is unfit to serve in Congress.

Help #WI03 replace unfit, unhinged, dishonest DVO w/ @rebeccaforwi.bsky.social at:
secure.actblue.com/donate/socia...

#veterans #veteran #Wisconsin #wipolitics @wisdems.org @votevets.org #ElectionBluesky #ElectionSky

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 5d

DERRICK VAN ORDEN DECRIES CLOSING OF A VETERAN SHELTER HE DID NOTHING TO PRESERVE

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R) is trying to blame the shutdown of a veterans housing shelter in his district on Democrats, even as he personally balked at opportunities to save it.

Full story: https://bit.ly/4h76EAI

Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 19h

Will Speaker Johnson impose consequences against violent GOP Rep. #CoryMills after the restraining order issued against him or is he cool with Mills' violence?

#FlaPol #FL07 #Orlando #flsen #flgov @fladems.bsky.social @nikkifried.bsky.social @jennifer-adams.bsky.social @noahforflorida.bsky.social

Roger Sollenberger @sollenbergerrc.bsky.social · 21h

SCOOP: After two public court hearings, a Florida judge has issued a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills for "protection against dating violence." Mills's ex-girlfriend filed for the injunction in August, alleging sextortion & violent threats. I'll post more clips from the decision below.

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Roger Sollenberger @sollenbergerrc.bsky.social · 21h

SCOOP: After two public court hearings, a Florida judge has issued a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills for "protection against dating violence." Mills's ex-girlfriend filed for the injunction in August, alleging sextortion & violent threats. I'll post more clips from the decision below.

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Mathew Helman @mathelman.bsky.social · 20h

He's actually doing the President from Rick & Morty. 🤦‍♂️

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 1d

In other news, Marjorie Taylor Greene is now emasculating "weak" Republican men in the House www.huffpost.com/entry/marjor...

Marjorie Taylor Greene Emasculates 'Weak' Republican Men In House Takedown

"We will make them look bad," the representative said.

www.huffpost.com

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 22h

MTG lays into ‘weak Republican men’ in Congress as scorched-earth approach to her own party turns nuclear

MTG lays into ‘weak Republican men’ in Congress as scorched-earth vitriol gets hotter

www.independent.co.uk

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 22h

On behalf of Arizona, I am demanding Speaker Johnson seat Congresswoman Grijlva without delay. We are keeping every option open to us, including litigation, to make sure that Adelita is able to begin her work as Arizona's newest member of Congress.

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 22h

It’s way past time for Mike Johnson to stop the political games and seat Adelita without delay. Today, my office is sending a letter to Speaker Johnson demanding he do so.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 21h

“For Trump, the leader of Argentina is more important than American families struggling with rising costs for health care,” the Democratic senator will say.

Elizabeth Warren Will Attempt To Block Trump’s Argentina Bailout

“For Trump, the leader of Argentina is more important than American families struggling with rising costs for health care,” the Democratic senator will say.

www.huffpost.com

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 22h

Donald Trump is giving $20 billion of taxpayer money to Argentina – to help his political ally stay in power and bail out Wall Street hedge funds – while Americans at home can't afford health care or groceries.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

Trump on Milei: "If he loses, we will not be generous with Argentina."

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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 3d

Black unemployment rate has surged over the past four months up from 6 to 7.5%. While white unemployment is down to 3.7%. This is because Trump has a created a climate with his war on diversity that favors hiring whites only. That is 100% what MAGA wants. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/b...

Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

www.nytimes.com

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

A historic wave of retirements and other departures has swept through the federal workforce in recent months, putting enormous strain on agencies as they cope with a new government shutdown and administration layoffs.

Historic wave of retirements is putting huge strains on the government

Tens of thousands of federal employees have taken retirement or other voluntary departures on top of the Trump administration’s latest layoffs.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump points at UAE official during photo op and says, "A lot of cash. Unlimited cash."

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