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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · 2d

Gatsby's “a little party never killed nobody” was the “official theme” of the night at President Trump's Halloween Party -- despite the FACT that he alone decided to prevent 42 million people from receiving FOOD they depend on to live in the USA.

Trump slammed for lavish Gatsby-themed Halloween party as vital food funding lapses for millions of Americans

As SNAP funding was about to run out for millions, Trump was pictured enjoying himself at the Halloween bash at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by guests in 1920s-style getup

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · 7d

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Tariffs make both building and buying in America more expensive. The economic harms of trade wars are not the exception to history, but the rule,” Republican Mitch McConnell said in a statement on Tuesday. “And no cross-eyed reading of Reagan will reveal otherwise.”

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Sep 28

Unlike the CEO's of high-tech social media companies, who are stuck like glue to #Trump -- The former chief #Chicago Irish celebrity prosecutor, who took down the mob, city-hall and even a corrupt governor (pardoned by Trump) will defend his lifelong friend, former U.S. Prosecutor James #Comey.

The man enlisted to save James Comey

Patrick Fitzgerald has taken down the mob, convicted governors and prosecuted international terrorism cases. Now, he's coming out of retirement to defend his longtime friend.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today, 26 members of the "committee of the willing" countries have formally committed to deploying reassurance forces in #Ukraine or to being present on its soil, at sea, or in the air. These forces are meant to guarantee peace and send a clear strategic signal.

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today, we have 26 countries that have formally committed to deploying reassurance forces in Ukraine or to being present on its soil, at sea, or in the air. These forces are meant to guarantee peace and send a clear strategic signal.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Let's hope the Supreme Court does not just give #Trump another expansion of power, which we have seen via "emergency" cases that include little or no explanation.

Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Federal judges in the United States of America are facing threats and are concerned about Supreme Court rulings that back #Trump with little to no explanation.

In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases

Ten judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court needs to explain its rulings better, with some urging Chief Justice John Roberts to do more to defend the judiciary against external criticism.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Question is, will the US Supreme Court follow established law ---- after Friday's US Court of Appeals (panel of 11 judges) upheld a ruling by US Court of International Trade that said #Trump lacked legal authority to order a series of global tariffs imposed on US trading partners.

Appeals court invalidates many of Trump's tariffs. Next stop: The Supreme Court.

A federal appeals court struck down most of President Trump's Congress-averting global import tariffs Friday in a dispute that's predicted to head to the US Supreme Court.

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Jerri 🇺🇦 @jerri.bsky.social · Aug 29

#StandWithUkraine
#StayWithUkraine
#SlavaUkraini
#HeroyamSlava
#Ukraine
#UkraineWillWin
🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦
#Fuckrussia
#Fuckputin
#Fucktrump
#russiaIsATerroristState

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 29

And a big cause was Republican President George W. Bush, who put a polo horse events buddy in charge of #FEMA and then deferred by saying, "I'm sure Brownie's got it covered.".

NPR @npr.org · Aug 29

Hurricane Katrina resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths, according to revised statistics from the National Hurricane Center, and remains the costliest storm in U.S. history at around $200 billion in today's dollars.

From devastation to determination: Hurricane Katrina's legacy in pictures

Hurricane Katrina resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths, according to revised statistics from the National Hurricane Center, and remains the costliest storm in U.S. history at around $200 billion in today's dollars.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 29

#Trump #Russian envoy, described as a savy businessman, has zero government or foreign policy experience and is completely out of his depth in even understanding what is at risk for #Ukraine.

‘His inexperience shines through’: Steve Witkoff struggles to manage Russia as Trump peace envoy

Witkoff’s solo approach has led to repeated miscues with Russia, leaving Trump’s pledge to quickly end the war between Russia and Ukraine adrift.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 26

#NEA cancels writing fellowships: In the US, "We can't have nice things" because all wealth is being moved upward by #Trump #Republicans.

NPR @npr.org · Aug 26

For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more.

NEA cancels decades-long creative writing fellowship

For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 26

Still some beauty and romance.
I <3 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

CNN @cnn.com · Aug 26

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced they are engaged via concurrent posts on Instagram.

The couple has been together since 2023. https://cnn.it/4n5j5ik

Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 26

#AOC creates fear among this bunch of #Republicans because she amplifies the suffering of working families and fights back!

Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 25

WHAT?? Special armed National Guard units will lead citizen vigilantes!

Trump Orders Major Expansion of National Guard’s Role in Law Enforcement

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 24

The first time I ever got really involved in politics was the #Obama election... based on Hope & Change, which I hoped would finally lead to the Poor People's March on Washington. I voted for Obama's re-election, but without that same hope because once in office he did not call on his base.

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · Aug 24

The world’s largest economies will lack the workers they need to power growth and keep prices stable in the coming decades unless they attract more foreigners, top central bankers warned at annual meeting at Jackson Hole on.ft.com/3VimbDy

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 20

The most financially stressed people live in #Republican majority #Texas and #Florida, followed by Louisiana, Nevada and South Carolina. While the people in #Democrat majority states like Hawaii, Vermont, Alaska, Oregon and New Mexico live better, with less credit card debt for groceries.

Florida is now the 2nd most financially distressed state in the US — topped only by Texas, Google helps reveal

They also ranked sixth in the change in number of bankruptcy filings from 2025 to 2025.

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Nina Jankowicz @ninajankowicz.com · Aug 18

Not only that, but plenty of countries make it a hell of about easier to vote than we do, including offering mobile voting (with roving teams that visit the disabled or infirm) and, y’know, public holidays on Election Day…

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · Aug 18

Trump lies about mail-in voting, claiming no one else does it.

CNN: "Dozens of other countries use mail-in voting ...."

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Fact check: Trump falsely claims US is only country that uses mail-in voting | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump made a series of false claims about elections in a Monday social media post in which he pledged to “lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS” and voting machines – includin...

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 17

India and Spain have cancelled plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets from the USA. The head of Denmark's defense committee called it "a security risk" to consider purchase of fighter jets or American weapons. All due to the #Trump embrace of authoritarianism and dictators like #Putin.

European leaders to join Zelenskyy in Washington after Trump embraces Putin stance on war

Some of the most prominent leaders in Europe will join Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington this week as he meets with Donald Trump.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 16

#WTF

Reuters @reuters.com · Aug 16

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West Virginia governor to deploy National Guard troops to US capital

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is deploying 300 to 400 National Guard troops to the District of Columbia at the request of the Trump administration, the governor's office said in a statement on Saturday.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 11

#Trump seems to be growing his own private army aka ICE --- That pays a $50,000 signing bonus for joining and does not even require a high school education. You must just swear an oath to defend and protect, and pursue whatever Trump desires... even if it's lawless. Who will protect the people?

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 11

The current population of #Israel has not experienced the terrorism of the Nazi regime..... and now they are terrorizing a majority women-and-children population and DELIBERATELY killing #Journalists.
Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza as journalist toll grows

Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif as toll worsens on Gaza journalists

Israel’s military has targeted an Al Jazeera correspondent with an airstrike, killing him, another of its journalists and at least six other people sheltering outside a Gaza City hospital.

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 9

Bravo #Germany !
Germany halts military exports to Israel for use in Gaza amid outcry over Netanyahu plan to permanently occupy #Gaza

Germany halts exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will not authorize exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.”

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Mary Jo Pezzi @mjpezzi.bsky.social · Aug 6

We, the American consumers and American companies are being fleeced of $150 billion. Why should this make #Trump happy?

How Trump’s $150 billion tariff brag could backfire

A court could rule the administration has to repay tariff revenue, which would undercut one of the president’s central selling points for its sweeping trade policies.

www.politico.com

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