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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 3h

Reporting on this Virginia Governor’s debate is tough when Winsome Sears just continues to interrupt and talk over Spanberger.

Reminiscent of Trump 2020 and we saw how well that worked for him…

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 7h

NEWS: RFK Jr. makes unverified claim linking autism to early circumcisions, Trump says he will only cut "Democrat programs," Norway braces for Trump to not get Nobel Prize tomorrow, and more.

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NEWS: RFK Jr. Makes Unverified Claim Linking Autism to Early Circumcisions

RFK Jr. makes unverified claim linking autism to early circumcisions, Trump says he will only cut "Democrat programs," Norway braces for Trump to not get Nobel Prize tomorrow, and more

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 13h

If you’re like me, and find yourself trying to piece together the path forward to a more connected and caring world, here is a hopeful article that reminds us of our history that has been tested before and acts of forgiveness that help pave the way.
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Opinion | How to Save the American Experiment

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 13h

NEWS: Republicans increasingly blast their own party for the government shutdown, Trump accidentally posted private DM to Pam Bondi on Truth Social, major court rulings on the National Guard, and more.

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NEWS: Republican Voters Blame Their Own Party for Government Shutdown as Pressure Builds

Republicans increasingly blast their own party for the government shutdown, Trump accidentally posted private DM to Pam Bondi on Truth Social, major court rulings on the National Guard, and more

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens, and more.

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BREAKING: Trump Demands Arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor

Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: Trump moves closer to invoking insurrection act for first time since 1992, 12 airports were understaffed last night due to the shutdown, White House says no back pay for furloughed workers, and more.

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NEWS: Donald Trump Moves Closer to Invoking Insurrection Act

Trump moves closer to invoking insurrection act for first time since 1992, 12 airports were understaffed last night due to the shutdown, White House says no back pay for furloughed workers, and more

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Elevate Utah @elevateutahpac.bsky.social · 3d

Tens of thousands of Utahns have already, or soon will be, furloughed because of the Trump shutdown. Your representatives would rather keep the government closed than keep your healthcare premiums low. Hold them accountable.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 3d

Millions of women and children are on the verge of losing critical nutrition benefits because of the government shutdown. We need to find a way to open it back up while extending ACA subsidies. This must happen ASAP. www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/p...

Millions of moms and young kids could lose WIC food assistance within two weeks amid shutdown | CNN Politics

Barbie Anderson is trying to conserve the milk her three young children drink in case she doesn’t get her WIC benefits on October 15 as scheduled.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 3d

NEWS: Trump appointed Judge blocks deployment of National Guard from all 50 states to Portland, South Carolina Judge's home burns down, Millions of infants and children on the verge of losing WIC benefits, and more.

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NEWS: Trump Judge Defies Trump Again, Warns Military Moves Are Pushing America Toward Martial Law

Trump appointed Judge blocks deployment of National Guard from all 50 states to Portland, South Carolina Judge's home burns down, Millions on the verge of losing WIC benefits, and more

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 6d

The data is clear: Republicans, Democrats, and Independents support extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies. Get it done.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 6d

NEWS: MAGA voters blame Trump and Republicans for shutdown, the White House violates the Hatch Act during the shutdown, Trump/Epstein statute is back up in front of the Capitol, and more.

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NEWS: MAGA Voters Blame Donald Trump and Republicans for Government Shutdown

MAGA voters blame Trump and Republicans for shutdown, the White House violates the Hatch Act during the shutdown, Trump/Epstein statute is back up in front of the Capitol, and more.

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Amanda Renteria @amandarenteria.bsky.social · 8d

All eyes need to be on the Affordable Care Act subsidies that will expire at the end of this year. Millions will lose access to healthcare if these subsidies expire. We cannot let them. We must keep healthcare costs down.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 9d

NEWS: Mike Johnson just refused to swear in Adelita Grijalva AGAIN, leaving Arizona's 7th without a Congresswoman during the shutdown, and preventing the 218th signature to force the vote on the Epstein Files.

Just over 6 hours until we shutdown. I have the latest.

NEWS: Republicans Refuse to Swear in Adelita Grijalva Fearing Epstein Files Vote as Government Shutdown Nears

Good evening, everyone.

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JoAnna Mendoza @mendoza4az.bsky.social · 9d

What the hell is this? The GOP controls the presidency, House, and Senate - yet they’ll blame anyone but themselves. Now they’ve turned a .gov website meant to serve the American people into a political game.

#AZ06 deserves better than this unhinged admin and Juan Ciscomani's rubber stamp.

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Elevate Utah @elevateutahpac.bsky.social · 9d

Every Utah Republican is ready to shutdown the government tonight instead of making sure healthcare stays affordable. Don't let anyone forget it at the polls.

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Bayly Winder for Congress @winder4congress.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 Today is our major end of quarter deadline and I need your help to flip New Jersey's second and to defeat Jeff Van Drew. It's time to bring real leadership back to South Jersey. Share this, chip in, and let's get it done: secure.actblue.com/donate/winde...

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: Trump confirms he will fire military leaders he does not like in statement akin to loyalty test, Hegseth says combat standards would be rolled back to the “highest male standard only," and more.

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BREAKING: Trump Confirms He Will Fire Military Leaders He Does Not Like Ahead of Critical Meeting Today

Trump confirms he will fire military leaders he does not like in statement akin to loyalty test, Hegseth says combat standards would be rolled back to the “highest male standard only," and more

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 10d

NEWS: The country is barreling toward a government shutdown in 24 hours, YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24.5 million, Pete Hegseth exhibits erratic behavior in the Pentagon, and much more.

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BREAKING: Government Shutdown Appears Likely as No Deal Reached at White House

The country is barreling toward a government shutdown in 24 hours, YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24.5 million, Pete Hegseth exhibits erratic behavior in the Pentagon, and much more.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 10d

NEWS: White House tells Democrats to "go f*ck yourself" as government shutdown looms, MAGA rages over Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, Trump tariffs movies, and much more.

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NEWS: White House Tells Democrats to "Go F*ck Yourself" as Government Shutdown is One Day Away

White House tells Democrats to "go f*ck yourself" as government shutdown looms, MAGA rages over Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, Trump tariffs movies, and much more.

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Lisa D. Ramirez @lisaramirez.com · 12d

America only works when wages are livable, housing is attainable, and institutions are accountable. I’m running for Congress because our district deserves leadership that fights for every resident—regardless of income, background, or party affiliation.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 12d

NEWS: Mass Confusion in the Pentagon as Trump Pledges the use of the Military Against American Civilians. All the news you missed today: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

NEWS: Mass Confusion in the Pentagon as Trump Pledges the use of the Military Against American Civilians

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 14d

First Trump hiked grocery prices with reckless tariffs.
Then Republicans cut food assistance for millions.
Now Trump is canceling the annual hunger report.

He’s trying to hide the truth: Trump made food more expensive for all of us.

Trump administration cancels annual hunger report after enacting historic cuts to nation’s safety net | CNN

The Trump administration is terminating the federal government’s annual report on food insecurity in America, saying it had become “redundant, costly and politicized” and noting that “extraneous studies do nothing more than fear monger.”

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 13d

NEWS: Elon Musk and Steve Bannon named in Epstein Files, Trump says more opponents will be prosecuted, Pete Hegseth orders generals to meet to promote a "warrior ethos" speech, and more.

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NEWS: Elon Musk and Steve Bannon Named in Epstein Files as Pressure to Release them Grows

Elon Musk and Steve Bannon named in Epstein Files, Trump says more opponents will be prosecuted, Pete Hegseth orders generals to meet to promote a "warrior ethos" speech, and more

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JoAnna Mendoza @mendoza4az.bsky.social · 13d

🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT!🚨 Honored to have the support of Senator @gallegoforarizona.com! Ruben is a proven leader for Arizonans, and I'm ready to join him in DC to lower costs for families, keep our communities safe, and create more opportunities for #AZ06.

Semper Fi, Marine! 🇺🇸

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 13d

NEWS: Trump is undermining the Comey prosecution one day after securing the indictment, the Administration is gearing up for mass firings during government shutdown, and new tariffs increase costs.

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NEWS: Trump Undermines Prosecution of Comey One Day After Securing Indictment

Trump is undermining the Comey prosecution one day after securing the indictment, the Administration is gearing up for mass firings during government shutdown, and new tariffs increase costs

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