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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 1d

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, DUCKWORTH were just denied entrance to the Broadview ICE Facility in Illinois, unable to conduct constitutional role of oversight.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17h

Cartoon by John Deering.

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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 15h

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on the Trump Administration’s announcement of “substantial” layoffs of federal workers:

"Donald Trump and Russ Vought are once again showing us exactly who they are: reckless ideologues willing to inflict real pain on hardworking Americans to score political points. They have repeatedly treated federal employees not as partners in serving the American people, but as punching bags for their political agenda. Now, in the middle of a shutdown manufactured by Republicans – who control the House, the Senate, and the White House – they’re doubling down by laying off federal workers, turning their own failure to govern into a direct attack on the people who keep this country running and jeopardizing vital government services."

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 21h

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 15h

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 14h

Without ACA tax credits, a 64-year-old couple making $90K would face an extra $26,000 a year in premiums.

Democrats are working to protect families—Republicans are ready to let these credits expire.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 14h

Next Saturday is #NoKings Day.

Stand up for democracy before it's too late.

Find a protest near you at nokings.org.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.

The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.

We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.

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Sara Silverstein @sarasilverstein.bsky.social · 21h

Trump govt further gutted the CDC last night, while continuing the govt shutdown instead of protecting healthcare for Americans. Areas affected last night include policy, comms, intelligence, infrastructure, global health & more. This is an attack on national security
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

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Pam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 19h

RFK fired the CDC official (w/decades of experience) leading the measles outbreak response. It's been decades since we've had such a large outbreak. And just to ensure they they can spread the measles outbreak even farther, they also fired the leadership for the center focused on immunization.

Figure showing the largest measles outbreak in the US in decades. There are over 1500 cases as of October 7 2025

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 14h

Qatari soldiers in Idaho will have better access to health care than Americans.

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Nancy Levine Stearns 🌎 @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 14h

TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: if you were illegally fired and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Democrats whistleblower tip line is open.

oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-...

Report Potential Wrongdoing Under the Trump Administration

Whistleblowers play a vital role in helping Congress conduct our constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities. If you have knowledge of corporate or government corruption and abuses of power; insights into the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates; or information regarding potential wrongdoing or waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, your disclosure can make a difference.

oversightdemocrats.house.gov

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David Noll @david.noll.org · 14h

Ladies and gentlemen, the meritocracy

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 1d

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.

Support its work by subscribing now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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tmountaineer.bsky.social @tmountaineer.bsky.social · 1d

He ruined the markets for U.S. farmers. He’s giving money to Argentina for their farmers. Next, he’s going to offer a “bailout” for U.S. farmers. This is insanity. Why will no one stop this???

U.farmers

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Senator Amy Klobuchar @klobuchar.senate.gov · 1d

There it is: $20 billion for Argentina at the same time they’re taking markets away from our farmers.

But no $ for health insurance for Americans?

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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 1d

They don’t want you to realize that the House has been on a weeks-long paid vacation because they’re scared of a vote to release the Epstein Files.

What are they trying to hide?

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Marge Greene yesterday, Loomer today.

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tmountaineer.bsky.social @tmountaineer.bsky.social · 1d

All to protect the Epstein files from being released.

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 1d

Epstein continues to menace

www.youtube.com/shorts/YNTre...

THE DAY AHEAD: More questions about the Epstein case and files haunt Washington

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS

www.youtube.com

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tmountaineer.bsky.social @tmountaineer.bsky.social · 1d

I will attend the No Kings rally BECAUSE I Love America.

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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 1d

A 60-year-old couple in Virginia with an income between $63,450 and $105,750 could see their monthly premiums increase by as much as $1,076 per month if Republicans don’t come to the table to negotiate a deal to reopen the government AND fix their health care mess.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

#AZ07

Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 1d

To avoid swearing in a duly elected Democratic House member who will force a vote to release the Epstein files, the House is in recess indefinitely

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