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Valentina
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Lead designer. Analyst. Science, climate, politics. I love nature, flowers, animals. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦 #VoteBlueNoMatterWho #Resist #BlueCrew
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You need to live for those who need you ... Make friends only with those who are sure of it ... Communicate with those who like you ... And be grateful to those who appreciate you.
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Next time, let’s try a Speaker who isn’t eager for the rapture.
Many people don't know about this... it just turns out that such a thing exists
Wow, I didn't even know they sold those
Shein banned all sales of sex dolls on its site after France threatened to bar the fast-fashion retailer from operating there, citing the result of an investigation that found that sex dolls resembling children were being sold on Shein’s platform.
The Washington Post
Shein banned all sales of sex dolls on its site after France threatened to bar the fast-fashion retailer from operating there, citing the result of an investigation that found that sex dolls resembling children were being sold on Shein’s platform.
The Washington Post
Democratic victories in the New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races could make Republicans question their shutdown strategy, putting fresh pressure on GOP lawmakers to negotiate an end to the shutdown, said Sen. Mark R. Warner
The Washington Post
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Most shutdowns end because two sides who initially were unable to come to an agreement during negotiations finally compromised when the pain points hit and things got worked out.

But in this one, Trump ordered Republicans not to negotiate at all. That makes it hard to resolve.
Tuesday’s election in New Jersey will test whether Republicans can hold on to gains President Trump made in 2024 with voters of color — and how well Democrats can capitalize on significant dissatisfaction with his second term.
The Washington Post
BREAKING:
The Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings required the food aid program to continue.
The Associated Press
BREAKING:
The Trump administration will send only partial payments this month to the millions who receive food stamps, as the shutdown continues.
The New York Times
A majority of Americans do not believe President Trump is committed to protecting freedom of speech, ensuring a fair criminal justice system or preserving free and fair elections, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
The Washington Post
In a “60 Minutes” interview, President Trump would not say whether the U.S. will carry out land strikes on Venezuela but answered in the affirmative when asked whether President Nicolás Maduro’s days as president were “numbered.”
The Washington Post
There is only one thing that a person can completely control - his attitude towards life! 💕 Let today be just a good day...Morning…☕️coffee and a new day. Happy Monday!✨🍁🌿☀️
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Mmm WaPo is funding ballroom I hears. Not sure what to think about them messaging
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He's stalling again. Another glaring constant feature in the Trump regime. He wants people to starve and do without healthcare so he can give tax breaks to his donor buddies.

Stop the stall.
In a new NBC News poll, nearly two-thirds of voters say Trump hasn't met their expectations on the economy, giving Democrats an opening in the midterm elections.
NBC News
President Trump has come under fire after he hosted a "Great Gatsby"-themed Halloween party just hours before millions of Americans lost their SNAP benefits.
ABC News
Democrats turned to former president Barack Obama to help deliver their closing pitches on the final Saturday before this year’s elections.
The Washington Post
Two-thirds of Americans say that the country is "pretty seriously off on the wrong track," while just under a third say the country is moving in the right direction, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll conducted using Ipsos' KnowledgePanel.
ABC News
Americans broadly disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling his job, and a majority say he has gone too far in exercising the powers of his office, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
The Washington Post
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the legality of most of President Trump's tariffs — the first case to reach the justices in a series of high-stakes tests of Trump’s sweeping claims of authority.
The Washington Post
The uncertainty inherent to quantum mechanics has long left physicists wondering whether the observations we make on the quantum level reflect reality - a new test suggests they do
New Scientist
More Americans blame Trump, GOP for shutdown: Washington Post poll
The Hill
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Which sounds like a lot, but consider that over 500,000 Allied troops were required to be an occupying force in Japan at the conclusion of WW II.
23,000 is performative occupation, designed to keep the spotlight on Trump even if it's a harsh light.
Trump thrives on publicity even if it's bad