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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 1d

If men with guns and masks tried to pull me out of my car, I'd fight back. Courts should reject any claims by the government that this is aggression by the person being detained, resisting arrest, or that they're a flight risk.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 14h

That’s crazy. I wonder what happened in January

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 2d

The pain from the government shutdown is about to hit the public - The Washington Post

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The pain from the government shutdown is about to hit the public

Federal officials are bracing for the worst effects of the ongoing government shutdown to collide with the U.S. economy this week as missed paychecks and the absence billions of dollars of government ...

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 4d

Swear-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva! Release the Epstein files!

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 3d

Biden Administration was paralyzed by fear.

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 3d

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 3d

Interesting to learn about Thiel, a figure that influences Vance.

Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 3d

Is she on medication now? What’s up with her? Talking sanity is a new for her.

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 3d

One of MAGA’s role models.

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Hungary’s Orbán launches petition against EU defense policy, calls it a “war plans,” targets Ukraine support against Russia - Euromaidan Press

While offering zero support to Kyiv, the pro-Russian Hungarian leader launched a nationwide petition to block EU military aid for Ukraine.

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

To date Trump Administration has not negotiated at all with Democratic leaders.

““We’re happy to talk about everything. We plan to,” said a senior White House official, … “After the government is open.”

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White House declines to engage Democrats as shutdown drags into second week — The Washington Post

The White House has yet to engage Democrats on ending the government shutdown, despite the potential political ramifications of the closure.

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

A month of government shutdown to keep the Epstein files from coming out.

“Today House speaker Johnson announced he would cancel another week’s session, making four weeks he has kept House members from their jobs.”

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October 10, 2025

All of President Donald J.

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

“ICE agents denied Illinois senators Durbin and Duckworth, …Illinois, ICE facility today, …their fourth attempt to access ICE facilities. “…Something’s going on in there that they don’t want us to see. I don’t know what it is, but all Americans should be asking the same question”.

October 10, 2025

All of President Donald J.

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

“Today, masked border patrol agents pinned WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman to the ground and arrested her after she recorded agents detaining a Latino man.”

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October 10, 2025

All of President Donald J.

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

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White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week

AFL-CIO fights issue in court as union leader warns of ‘devastating effects’ for Americans

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

Trump says he will impose additional 100% tariffs on China

The new tariffs on Chinese goods will kick in on November 1. These tariffs are on top of the 30% duties already in place on Chinese imports.
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Trump says he will impose additional 100% tariffs on China – DW – 10/11/2025

The new tariffs on Chinese goods will kick in on November 1. These tariffs are on top of the 30% duties already in place on Chinese imports.

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

Agree 100%. www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-fam...

Princess of Wales warns of smartphone ‘disconnection epidemic’

In a heartfelt essay, Kate calls for families to prioritise real connection over screens, saying that love begins with true presence

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

Good for her!

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Melania Trump secures release of children abducted from Ukraine

The first lady said she was working ‘directly’ with President Putin to release more children that were brought to Russia

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 4d

What a nightmare for retail customers and businesses.

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UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 6d

“London hits 'historic' clean air milestone 184 years early…a 'truly remarkable turnaround for the city's air quality.”

Quite a leadership achievement for @london.gov.uk’s government! While nations talk, (some) cities act. And get results.

London hits clean air milestone 184 years early - ULEZ makes 'big difference'

A professor has branded the success a 'truly remarkable turnaround for the city's air quality'

www.mylondon.news

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Mountain Mama @wvmosaicmama.bsky.social · 6d

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 6d

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Soumaya Keynes @soumayakeynes.ft.com · 6d

Trump is effectively bullying the UK to pay more for its drugs

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 6d

Ninety-three farm bankruptcies in Q2 — nearly double the number from the end of 2024.

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Farm bankruptcies are soaring amid low crop prices, while Trump considers bailout of up to $14 billion | Fortune

In the second quarter, there were 93 bankruptcy filings, up from 88 in the first quarter and nearly double the 47 at the end of 2024.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 6d

FACT: Netflix’s market cap has gone UP $10 Billion since right wing, snowflake, bigots targeted them with a cancel culture boycott over a transgender character in a cartoon.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 6d

Love this.👇

"There’s a huge opportunity to promote art and health."

Creative hobbies could slow brain ageing at the molecular level www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com

Creative hobbies could slow brain ageing at the molecular level

To keep the mind young, dance the tango.

www.nature.com

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