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AMPTsuper @amptsuper.bsky.social · 1h

This. Exactly. This. @maddowblog.msnbc.com @stevebenen.com

PS: Is there any reason the newly elected representative from Arizona cannot be sworn in by someone else?

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 2h

Amid shutdown, House Democrats will return to DC next week, despite GOP cancellation of schedule

Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sends letter to colleagues, “It is critically important for House Democrats to once again return to Washington.”

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 2h

Amid shutdown, House Democrats will return to DC next week, despite GOP cancellation of schedule

Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sends letter to colleagues, “It is critically important for House Democrats to once again return to Washington.”

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DBdant @dbdant.bsky.social · 3h

Untruthful statements. @whitehouse.senate.gov

The Attorney General of the United States has set a new low for this committee.

YouTube video by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

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Dahlia Lithwick @dahlialithwick.bsky.social · 8h

With Yale Law School military justice expert Eugene Fidell and former JAG Maj. General Steven J. Lepper on the biggest civil/military crisis since the Civil War.

Trump Wants to Use American Cities as a “Training Ground.” It’s Becoming Clear Why.

MAGA cries “Insurrection!”, setting up a dangerous standoff between the American people and the military.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11h

🚨NEW: A panel of three federal judges will soon decide whether to block Texas from using its new congressional map in the 2026 election, after a contentious nine-day hearing concluded Friday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

‘We Could Not Have Clearer Facts’: Minority Advocates Say Racial Motive Is Evident As Texas Redistricting Hearing Wraps Up

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 5h

Some fun weekend viewing: we recently sat down with Katie Phang to discuss the latest updates on our National Guard lawsuit. It’s always fun to get into the weeds!

Pour some coffee & watch the full conversation:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuOs...

@katiephang.bsky.social @katiephangshow.bsky.social

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NPR @npr.org · 10h

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

If the National Governors Association chooses to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.

We should be standing as one against the idea that Donald Trump can call up the National Guard against our will.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Greg Abbott is a lackey of Donald Trump.

He’s going against exactly what he said he would do last year.

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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 2d

When powerful federal officials, including those at the White House, start leaning on artists over song lyrics, there’s a problem.

The scope of Team Trump’s efforts to steer the culture make that problem worse. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

DHS’s Kristi Noem targets country singer over song with lyrics about ICE

When the federal government, including the White House, starts leaning on artists over song lyrics, there’s a problem.

www.msnbc.com

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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 1d

The phrase "don't threaten me with a good time" keeps coming to mind.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Thune: "If the Democrats had won the majority, they probably would've tried to nuke the filibuster. And then you'd have four new senators from Puerto Rico and DC, you'd have a packed Supreme Court, you'd have abortion on demand ... "

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CNN @cnn.com · 10h

Top Republicans in Congress will take a massive gamble on shutdown politics in the coming days: GOP leaders will not step in to prevent missed paychecks to the military.

GOP leaders steadfast in shutdown stance despite rising pressure inside party | CNN Politics

Top Republicans in Congress will take a massive gamble on shutdown politics in the coming days: GOP leaders will not step in to prevent missed paychecks to the military.

www.cnn.com

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 6h

PORTLAND, Ore. — A small group of federal agents in camouflage and face masks watched from atop the immigration processing center Thursday night as a unicorn, peacock, dinosaur and raccoon danced to Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time.” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Costumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone'

Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the federal immigration building present a joyful contrast to the Trump administration's portrait of the Oregon city, they say.

www.nbcnews.com

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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 5h

I've been waiting for someone to make this point.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/o...

Opinion | Voting for Mamdani Taught Me Why Trump Won

www.nytimes.com

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 6h

After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.

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Shiboof @oldpostie.bsky.social · 5h

Feeding the big A baby!
youtu.be/NdHU8U-njnc?...

Condor Chick Is Greeted With A Meal From Dad | October 8, 2025

YouTube video by Cornell Lab Bird Cams

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AMPTsuper @amptsuper.bsky.social · 5h

"Plus, meet the Ellisons, who are buying up American media like the Vanderbilts collected railroads."

www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...

Authoritarianism, but Make It Look Normal. Plus, the Family Taking Over American Media. | On the Media | WNYC Studios

The Supreme Court has returned to the bench and is poised to hear major cases on tariffs and federal firings. On this week’s On the Media, how a century-old legal theory may help us u...

www.wnycstudios.org

AMPTsuper @amptsuper.bsky.social · 5h

Just tripped over this. [Actually, a friend texted a link.]

Good stuff.

On the Media @onthemedia.bsky.social · 21h

📻On this week’s show: @gregsargent.bsky.social on Stephen Miller’s plan to “sleepwalk” America into authoritarianism; @pemalevy.bsky.social on the highest court citing the "dual state;" & @jakelahut.writes.news on the rise of the Ellisons' tech-media dynasty. https://lnk.to/onthemedia/bluesky

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Mollie Wilson O'Reilly @mollieoreilly.bsky.social · 9h

This show is so good and so vital right now. Listen, donate, get it in your ears.

On the Media @onthemedia.bsky.social · 21h

📻On this week’s show: @gregsargent.bsky.social on Stephen Miller’s plan to “sleepwalk” America into authoritarianism; @pemalevy.bsky.social on the highest court citing the "dual state;" & @jakelahut.writes.news on the rise of the Ellisons' tech-media dynasty. https://lnk.to/onthemedia/bluesky

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 6h

The person in this costume has been doxed by Andy Ngo and should be protected at all costs.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”

Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆

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AMPTsuper @amptsuper.bsky.social · 6h

Just curious. Hope one of the legal eagles can answer this. Is there any legal reason that the newly elected Democrat from Arizona cannot be sworn in by someone else?

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 6h

Honestly, I see nothing but arrogant self-confidence. As if they were certain there would be no more free elections. — What will the Democratic leadership do about it? And when will they finally do it?

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 6h

The biggest news story of the week that you may have missed is the real possibility that TikTok will go MAGA. Subscribe now to have all of Democracy Docket's premium content, including my exclusive newsletters, sent straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 6h

If you look closely, you can see signs of GOP lawmakers fearing the long-term political consequences of paying more attention to Trump's demands than to the voices of their own constituents - or consciences.

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