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schwanderer.bsky.social @schwanderer.bsky.social · 1h

I sense that Bondi does not like being upstaged.

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Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 1h

Guaranteed that this “ wanted to get it done“ trope is incomplete or a bald lie. A spanking new US attorney who brought a (weak) case against a sitting state AG without coordinating with main justice would get a phone call from the deputy AG firing them within 10 minutes
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Trump’s Favored Prosecutor Is Moving at Full Steam

Lindsey Halligan wasted no time in bringing charges against two of the president’s adversaries.

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schwanderer.bsky.social @schwanderer.bsky.social · 1h

The key is to define 'exceptional' significantly worse than anyone in his age bracket?

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schwanderer.bsky.social @schwanderer.bsky.social · 1h

You might be the next Andy Rooney if only 60 Minutes survives.

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The Economist @economist.com · 2h

Jane Goodall’s message was simple: each day you should do something to make the world better. We remember the naturalist and activist who changed humanity’s view of itself

Jane Goodall spent her life telling humans to honour animals

The naturalist and activist died on October 1st, aged 91

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CNBC @cnbc.com · 2h

The United States stands to lose $30 billion in international tourism dollars this year.

The lost revenue is set to benefit other countries — notably Canada and Latin America — as travelers seek out other destinations or decide to stay within their own countries or regions.

The U.S. is losing travelers. Here are the countries that stand to benefit

The United States stands to lose $30 billion in international tourism dollars this year, monies which are set to flow to neighboring nations and beyond.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 2h

Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis

CAIRO—As part of a historic ceasefire agreement with Hamas following two years of war, the Israeli government reportedly agreed Thursday to go back to killing Palestinians on a less frequent basis. “I...

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 2h

Federal immigration agents targeted a parking lot near O’Hare International Airport where rideshare drivers wait between trips, with 18 people arrested Friday as part of an operation carried out by Border Patrol, the Department of Homeland Security said.

Feds target rideshare driver parking lot during O’Hare immigration sweep, labor advocates say

Federal immigration officials targeted a parking lot near O’Hare International Airport where rideshare drivers wait between trips on Friday. 18 people were arrested.

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 3h

Read ‘ Leave Us Alone’ by proud Oregonian, @nickkristof

“If you’re not going to help us, Mr. President, just leave us alone. “

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/o...

Opinion | Leave Us Alone

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5h

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 4h

Me to @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the Comey and James and (probably imminent) Bolton prosecutions

"It doesn’t matter what your politics are. If you say he’s stupid, which he is, if you say he is wrong, which he is, if you say he’s a criminal or sleezy, which he is ... then you’re his enemy.”

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 6h

#NoKings #NoKingsDay

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 6h

Great stuff here from @gregsargent.bsky.social

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 6h

This week, MAGA figures claimed Kristi Noem "stared down" violent antifa protesters in Portland. Turns out they were talking mostly about a guy in a chicken suit.

This episode opens a window into how MAGA propaganda works and MSM failure to handle it. 1/

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MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit

A good New York Times piece on Portland nevertheless demonstrates how the conventions of objective reporting fail to accurately capture the bad faith driving pro-Trump propaganda.

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NPR @npr.org · 6h

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

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schwanderer.bsky.social @schwanderer.bsky.social · 6h

How many children who were separated from their parents by her husband has she tried to reunite? It's been 6+ years since those families have been in contact. Will they ever see each other again?

The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · 8h

Melania Trump said eight Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families after months of direct talks between her and Vladimir Putin.

Melania Trump says 8 Ukrainian children reunited with families after Putin talks

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Reuters @reuters.com · 8h

Chicago ICE crackdown's first casualty, a father of two, had built a quiet life in the US reut.rs/4q6RLlQ

Chicago ICE crackdown's first casualty, a father of two, had built a quiet life in the US

When Silverio Villegas Gonzalez was 12 minutes late for his shift at Tom & Jerry's Gyros, a diner on Chicago's northwest side, his manager knew something was wrong. The short order cook always let someone know if he was running late, even by just 5 minutes.

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Mirror Politics @politics.mirror.co.uk · 8h

Sir Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in Downing Street after lobbying from Lord Peter Mandelson.

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein at Downing Street after Peter Mandelson lobbying

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schwanderer.bsky.social @schwanderer.bsky.social · 7h

What new job is the soon to be ex VA Governor looking to get?

NPR @npr.org · 10h

President Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a recession. n.pr/3IT7wMK

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

President Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a recession.

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schwanderer.bsky.social @schwanderer.bsky.social · 7h

Rewriting history.

NPR @npr.org · 8h

President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans. n.pr/4h2pwRc

Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy

President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 7h

🚨NEW: A panel of three federal judges will soon decide whether to block Texas from using its new congressional map in the 2026 election, after a contentious nine-day hearing concluded Friday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

‘We Could Not Have Clearer Facts’: Minority Advocates Say Racial Motive Is Evident As Texas Redistricting Hearing Wraps Up