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ACLU @aclu.org · 8h

We refuse to accept President Trump's rampant abuses of power and disregard for our Constitution.

Today, we're showing up for our country en masse. Follow along.

Live Coverage: No Kings National Day of Action

Follow for live coverage of the nationwide peaceful protests to condemn President Trump's escalating abuses of power.

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 8h

"Man sought to ‘evade prosecution through deportation’ with Indio surrender, prosecutors say"

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 8h

"Federal prosecutors file antifa terrorism charges for first time in Texas case"

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 8h

www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

Long-Expected Paramount Layoffs Likely to Begin Before November

While the precise number of job cuts is not yet known for sure, around 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 8h

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Trump-appointed prosecutor ousts 2 more top attorneys from Virginia office: Sources

Sources familiar with the matter said their firings were tied to the prosecutors' resistance to bringing charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 8h

www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/sto...

3-year-old born deaf can hear 2 years after breakthrough gene therapy treatment

Opal Sandy underwent a gene therapy injection to her right ear in 2023.

www.goodmorningamerica.com

amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 20h

www.axios.com/2025/10/17/t...

Trump's got a warning for GOP candidates who might cross him

Trump's late endorsement in Tennessee House primary vaults Matt Van Epps to a lopsided win.

www.axios.com

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Data Report @datareport.bsky.social · 20h

Mount Forest park closed over avian flu concerns www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/mount-forest...

Mount Forest park closed over avian flu concerns

MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North has closed Murhpy’s Park in Mount Forest following the reported discovery of Canadian geese believed to be dead and floating on the Saugeen River. Township CAO Brooke L...

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 20h

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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles amid Jeffrey Epstein controversy

Andrew is the younger brother of King Charles III.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 1d

Interior says some layoffs 'might' happen during shutdown

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Interior says some layoffs ‘might’ happen during shutdown

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 20h

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USC rejects Trump's federal funding deal with attached demands

USC formally declined to sign a Trump administration compact sent to various universities calling on them to agree to series of conservative ideals in exchange for priority consideration in seeking fe...

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 1d

Supreme Court 'expects to run out of funding' in hours due to shutdown: report

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Supreme Court 'expects to run out of funding' in hours due to shutdown: report

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 1d

Army Corps of Engineers pauses $11B in projects amid shutdown

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Army Corps of Engineers pauses $11B in projects amid shutdown - UPI.com

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 20h

'He's completely nuts': George Conway gobsmacked by Trump's commutation of 'fraudster'

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'He's completely nuts': George Conway gobsmacked by Trump's commutation of 'fraudster'

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Data Report @datareport.bsky.social · 20h

1st we heard yesterday it was 1 now it is 3 mpox cases in California.

California officials investigate possible local spread of mpox after 3 cases with no travel history reported abcnews.go.com/Health/calif...

California officials investigate possible local spread of mpox after 3 cases with no travel history reported

Health officials in Los Angeles County said on Friday they are investigating a possible local spread of a more severe strain of mpox in the area.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 20h

Andrea Bocelli gave Trump an impromptu performance in the Oval Office.

Iconic Tenor Awkwardly Serenades Trump in the Oval Office

Andrea Bocelli gave Trump an impromptu performance in the Oval Office.

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 20h

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, escalating President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over u...

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 1d

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Penn, USC join growing list of universities declining Trump’s federal funding deal

The White House says schools that want the support offered in the compact should implement the “reforms” outlined.

www.politico.com

amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 1d

www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Idaho kicks off Affordable Care Act open enrollment as premiums are set to rise nationwide

About 25,000 Idahoans are likely to drop their coverage for next year when enhanced subsidies expire.

www.nbcnews.com

amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 1d

www.nbcnews.com/news/educati...

New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools

The turnaround comes after the last state schools superintendent, Republican Ryan Walters, quit to take a job in the private sector.

www.nbcnews.com

amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 1d

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Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump

Resignation, coinciding with Hegseth’s partisan speech, was over Trump flouting constitution, Doug Krugman writes

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 1d

"Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire'"

www.reuters.com/business/nes...

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 1d

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2nd case of severe mpox strain confirmed in LA County patient with no travel history, officials say

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed another case of a more severe strain of mpox in a local patient.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 1d

this is truly invaluable reporting

Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 2d

Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social

More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.

The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...

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amgoth2000.bsky.social @amgoth2000.bsky.social · 1d

www.gamespot.com/articles/dea...

Dead Space Co-Creator Is "Making Calls" About Dead Space 4

With EA in the process of being sold, the time might be right for the company to dump the franchise and someone else take a stab, Glen Schofield says.

www.gamespot.com

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