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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 9h

Trump & Russ Vought are breaking the law — using illegal mass firings to strong-arm Congress into letting health care costs skyrocket for families.

If they want to end this shutdown, they can tell Republicans to end their vacation.

I’ve called on the U.S. GAO & IGs to investigate.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2h

The Trump administration canceled a $7 billion program intended to help low- and moderate-income families install rooftop solar panels. The cuts are dealing a disproportionate blow to the Republican-led states that propelled him back to office.

Solar for All Program Cuts Hit G.O.P and Democrat Voters Alike

The Trump administration canceled a $7 billion program intended to help low- and moderate-income families install rooftop solar panels.

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 2h

Yikes?

Reporters: I hope you are digging into this hard.

I can imagine this meaning they are trying to rebuild trust among Republicans (which would be great!). I can also imagine much more worrisome possibilities.

Sky Marchini @sky.skymarchini.net · 3h

So dominion voting got sold, look at this fascinating statement from their new owner (not to doom but this is, uh, suboptimal). www.dominionvoting.com

(Dominion voting website now redirecting to libertyvote.com with the following statement:)

Our Promise.
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My Fellow Americans,
Today, I am proud to announce Liberty Vote - a 100% American-owned election technology company dedicated to restoring trust in our elections. Our mission is clear: every vote must be secure, fair, and verifiable.
I have spent my life working to strengthen America's elections. That commitment began years ago, in the aftermath of the 2000 election, when I worked for the Missouri Secretary of State. Later, as Election Director in St. Louis, I led the effort to modernize outdated systems and rebuild public trust. Eventually, I founded an election technology company that today serves nearly one in four voters nationwide.
With Liberty Vote, we are building on that legacy. We are turning the page and beginning the vital work of restoring faith in American elections. While these changes will not happen overnight, Liberty Vote's mission is rooted in American values and committed to transparency, independent audits, and verifiable paper records.
Our purpose is simple: to ensure that America's elections are secure, fair, and honest.
Scott Leiendecker
Founder and Chairman, Liberty Vote

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Amber Speaks Up @amberspeaks.bsky.social · 8h

Your grandfathers didn’t storm Normandy so you could be afraid of the word antifascist or “antifa”

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TJ Wells @twells.bsky.social · 2h

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 9h

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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TJ Wells @twells.bsky.social · 2h

Huh???? @ringwiss.bsky.social @anthonymkreis.bsky.social

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Matt Ortega @mattortega.com · 2h

Jimmy Carter was famously blasted by the press and Republicans for “indecision” because he announced a big energy *speech* and ventures to Camp David for a few days to work on it then canceled it.

Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Some of the layoffs at CDC are being REVERSED.
Here is my updated story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

More than 1,000 CDC staff receive layoff notices during government shutdown

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 3h

posting tomorrow morning at strength in numbers: is trump "dong what he promised"? and what does that even mean? www.gelliottmorris.com/p/is-trump-d...

Is Trump "doing what he promised"? | Weekly roundup for October 12, 2025

And what does that even mean? Also this week: Shutdown polls; Left-wing populism; Low favorability ratings for all U.S. leaders; Judges' concerns about Trump; + more!

www.gelliottmorris.com

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TJ Wells @twells.bsky.social · 3h

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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 4h

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

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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TJ Wells @twells.bsky.social · 3h

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Some of the layoffs at CDC are being REVERSED.
Here is my updated story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

More than 1,000 CDC staff receive layoff notices during government shutdown

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

www.washingtonpost.com

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St. Gael @stgael.bsky.social · 3h

Good then use your commander in chief status to assemble a 2A defense task force @governor.ca.gov

NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 4h

Gavin Newsom: “What more evidence of authoritarianism do you need? These guys aren’t screwing around. We can no longer screw around. It’s all at stake. People need to wake up. We can’t continue to play by the old set of rules.“

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 4h

vought's view is that the president is an elected dictator and lo and behold he is seizing outright the power of the purse

Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 4h

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 4h

Clearly someone who grew up here, she has no accent; really want to know what was going on here. Looks like they were following her already at the start of the video. Why?

Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 7h

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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TJ Wells @twells.bsky.social · 5h

Lmao @chicyph80.bsky.social @samshirazi.bsky.social

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 7h

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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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 6h

NEW VIDEO: Spanberger Calls Out Winsome Earle-Sears for Backing Trump’s Mass Firings of Virginia Workers Amid Government Shutdown (“I believe Virginia deserves a Governor who puts Virginians first"; "my opponent stands loyal to Trump") bluevirginia.us/2025/10/new-...

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TJ Wells @twells.bsky.social · 6h

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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 1d

“Parliament had turned over its constitutional authority to Hitler and thereby committed suicide, though its body lingered on in an embalmed state.”

Shirer, William L. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (p. 331)

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

“.. Inside the White House, top advisers joke that they are ruling Congress with an “iron fist,” according to people who have heard the comments. Steve Bannon, the influential Trump ally, likened Congress to the Duma, the Russian assembly that is largely ceremonial.”

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6h

Lots of Epidemic Intelligence Service officers ("disease detectives") gone.
In-country staff in Africa (including those helping to manage the current Ebola outbreak) are fired.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6h

Policy, comms, ethics, and science management (the people who clear science docs — determine whether they meet scientific standards) heavily hit.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report staff are gone.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6h

Per CDC source: At internal leadership meeting this afternoon, it was shared that 1,257 people were RIF'd at CDC. Number may not be final. Apparently, chief of staff was unaware that RIFs were going to occur so not clear who is making decisions. (Short 🧵)

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 6h

Commentary: Ohio former US Senator and now Vice President JD Vance has flat out declared his willingness “to create stories” for political purposes. While Vance tells whoppers just as flagrant as his boss, he has none of the charisma to get away with it ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/10/o...

Ohio's JD Vance tells whoppers like his boss, but with no charisma he can't get away with it • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio's former US Senator and now Vice President JD Vance has flat out declared his willingness “to create stories” for political purposes. But while Vance tells whoppers just as flagrant as his boss,…

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