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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2h

“I’ve got no problem with gruel.” Under orders from Trump, officials seek to make the life sentences of 37 convicted killers more like a living hell. The men were spared the death penalty by Biden.

Biden Spared 37 Killers From Execution. Trump Ordered Up a Lifetime of Torment.

Even America’s harshest federal prison, where inmates spend 23 hours a day in solitary confinement, was too good, one official said. “I’ve got no problem with gruel.”

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 2h

CDC workers have been terminated tonight

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Turning Point USA announced it will host counterprogramming to the Super Bowl halftime show, called “The All American Halftime Show,” as MAGA critics have been enraged over the selection of Bad Bunny as the 2026 headliner.

MAGA rage over Bad Bunny at Super Bowl sparks an alternative show

Counterprogramming hosted by the group that Charlie Kirk founded spotlights the growing political polarization surrounding one of the biggest events of the year.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

antifa in portland just announced they will be hosting a counter halftime show to counter turning point's counter halftime show

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1h

“For more than three hours, correctional officers can be seen walking past his cell while he lay on the floor in obvious distress.

The jail nurse was not called until a female guard noted he was foaming at the mouth and having seizure-like activity.”

KARE 11 Investigates: Postal worker died after police mistook stroke for drug impairment

Kingsley Bimpong was jailed instead of hospitalized; video shows guards ignored his suffering for hours.

www.kare11.com

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Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 1h

We need something like a “Fascistpedia” to keep track of those who collaborated with the regime.

Later, they'll be scurrying to hide their cowardice and moral rot.

A permanent record will guarantee enduring shame.

Let’s give them their own museum.

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Kay Grove @kaygrove.bsky.social · 5h

So TikTok is admitting that ICE's behavior is extremely violent and causes psychological harm.

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 6h

Huh: TikTok took down my 8-second video featuring this image of Debbie Brockman — the news producer just detained by Trump’s CBP agents — saying it violates the “joy of TikTok”

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scruffytennessee.bsky.social @scruffytennessee.bsky.social · 5h

Isn't anyone in congress willing to do anything about this? At what point does someone put an end to this madness?

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 5h

“The National Guard’s mostly quiet walks through Washington, D.C., are expected to cost a little more than $200 million…”

www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

A Very, Very Expensive Way to Reduce Crime

The Trump administration’s National Guard deployments are highly inefficient.

www.theatlantic.com

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7h

It wasn’t a typo.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 7h

It’s about time some red state governors said this!

Tweet from Home of the Brave: “Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt criticizes Trump for sending the Texas National Guard to Illinois,” followed by Stitt’s quote about states’ rights and federalism. Below is a photo of Stitt sitting in his office with an American flag behind him.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 7h

A producer and editor for WGN-TV was violently forced to the ground this morning by two Border Patrol agents, before having her hands cuffed behind her back, during an ICE action in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Debbie Brockman has worked for the local television station since 2011.

WGN-TV producer violently detained during Chicago ICE enforcement action

A DHS spokesperson said that Debbie Brockman was placed under arrest for ‘assault on a federal law enforcement officer,’ claiming the WGN employee threw objects at the agent.

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Joe Sudbay @joesudbay.bsky.social · 7h

huh. he's covering up that right hand and seems really low energy

did we get a report on his second yearly physical today?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Dr Oz: "Drugs for lung diseases are discounted massively. The president highlighted 650%. Significant discounts ... "

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 7h

Why does this keep happening to Trump? 🤣🤣

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 7h

Sheriff Chris Davis said the blast at military supplier Accurate Energetic Systems, was one of the worst scenes he’s ever seen. He said multiple people were killed but declined to say how many.

“There’s nothing to describe. It’s gone,” Davis said of the building.
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Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 people missing and feared dead, sheriff says

An explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant has left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities say.

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 7h

January 6th thugs = ICE thugs…

Political cartoon by: Clay Jones

ICE agents standing in front of small children saying to each other: It’s easier putting children in zip ties than it was storming the Capitol…

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Q: What guarantees did you give Hamas to persuade them Israel will stop the bombing campaign once hostages have been exchanged?

TRUMP: What did I do with respect to them? Well, you know, I spoke a little bit tough ... they knew retribution would be tremendous. Would've been complete obliteration.

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 6h

YOU CANNOT DISCOUNT SOMETHING SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY PERCENT DOES NO ONE UNDERSTAND HOW NUMBERS WORK ANYMORE

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Dr Oz: "Drugs for lung diseases are discounted massively. The president highlighted 650%. Significant discounts ... "

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Q: How many layoffs have you authorized?

TRUMP: It'll be a lot. And it'll be Democrat-oriented.

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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 8h

There goes another Trump admin talking point.

Claim: Abrego told an immigration judge that he fears persecution in Costa Rica.

Judge Xinis reads the immigration judge's ruling, which doesn't say that.

"That's very troubling to me," Xinis tells Ensign.

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 6h

It's time to stand up, talk to your community about what's going on, and show up in numbers to resist tyranny and despair.

No Kings is October 18 and over 2000 events are planned across the country. Find one near you at nokings.org

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Greg Proops @gregproops.bsky.social · 6h

Antifa Fighters Assemble🐰🦖🐓
Fight🐸
#wizardfrog
#resist
#antifa
#fuckfascism

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 6h

We already know he’s running the country.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 7h

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Trump: "The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called today, called me, and said 'I'm accepting this in honor of you, because you really deserved it.' A really nice thing to do. I didn't say 'Then give it to me, though.'"

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