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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 8h

Debbie Brockman, a WGN-TV producer, was arrested in Lincoln Square by masked Border Patrol agents. Videos show her pushed down, handcuffed, and dragged into a van after agents allegedly rammed her car. She was later released without charges.

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WGN-TV employee released without charges after arrest by ICE agents in Lincoln Square

An employee of WGN-TV was arrested Friday in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, but there have been conflicting reports on exactly what happened.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 13h

In Portland, a man in a frog suit—now a viral symbol of peaceful resistance—continues to stand with costumed & non-costumed activists protesting Trump’s ICE actions, saying: “I’m worried about my community. I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous it is to call us violent terrorists.”

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 15h

Trump reignites a trade war with China, threatening steep tariffs that sent stocks tumbling over 2%. Meanwhile, the government remains shut down as his administration begins federal layoffs & questions back pay—deepening chaos in Washington & rattling investors.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 17h

Pete Hegseth okayed a Qatar air base in Idaho—an unprecedented move giving a foreign nation U.S. base access without Congress. Critics link it to Trump’s Qatar jet and golf deal. ICE agents shot a family’s dog and fled. Judge Ellis ordered IDs on agents. MIT rejected Trump’s ed deal.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 21h

Dominion has been sold to Liberty Vote, led by a former Republican election official. Liberty promises transparency and paper-based audits, but critics say the move renews trust concerns—especially in swing states. Most elections remain locally run with bipartisan oversight.

Dominion Voting Systems acquired by St. Louis-based Liberty Vote

The acquisition brings together two major players providing key infrastructure for voting and voter verification systems across dozens of states ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 23h

The Daily Show mocked Trump and his administration’s claims of “mass violence” in Portland, which have proven baseless. In reality, protesters have shown peaceful resistance to the National Guard and ICE through song and dance.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Maria Corina Machado wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for fighting dictatorship. Meanwhile Trump, who tried to militarize U.S. streets, is still crying “I want my Nobel!” 🤣 Peace means peace — not power trips. 🕊️ Obama got one. You didn’t. #NobelPeacePrize #DemocracyWins

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Actor Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro, and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18.

🔗 RSVP & Find an Event Near You:
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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Judge Perry blocked Trump’s Guard order in Chicago, saying there’s no rebellion. Troops near federal sites are now frozen or sent back to local training areas. The 14-day block is temporary—after that, the court decides if it’s lifted, extended, or made permanent.

Judge Partially Blocks Trump's National Guard Mobilization To Chicago

In explaining her decision, U.S. District Judge April Perry expressed doubt over Homeland Security's "credibility and assessment" of conditions in the Chicago area.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is once again abusing the justice system to target his enemies — now Letitia James. It’s a distraction from his failing economy and the Epstein cover-up. Even GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt pushed back on his Guard stunt, while RFK Jr. spreads junk science. The circus grows louder, the clowns desperate.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

A federal judge in Illinois has barred Trump officials from using force, threats, or arrests against journalists in the Chicago area — ruling that riot-control weapons and intimidation tactics violate First Amendment protections.

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Judge Rules Feds Can't Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others Sue

Block Club and news organizations sued the federal government for its actions against journalists outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray...

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

An unlikely ally: Marjorie Taylor Greene goes on CNN pushing for the Epstein Files’ release. Even Republicans now sense something’s off — one GOP Rep. told me the tide’s turning, and no one wants to be the last opposing it.

#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

A federal judge ruled ICE’s warrantless arrests in Chicago unlawful, ordering DHS to retrain agents and release unlawfully detained individuals. The ruling comes as a federal grand jury refused to indict two protesters arrested in Broadview, leading prosecutors to drop all related charges.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Republican C-SPAN caller to Mike Johnson: "As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party, and I'm very disappointed in you, because you have the power to call the House back. You refuse to do that just for a show."

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

The U.S. said it struck a Venezuelan drug boat near Venezuela, but Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro claimed the vessel was Colombian and citizens were killed. The White House called the charge “baseless.” Critics say Trump’s strikes risk a wider regional war.

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Colombian president says US military struck Colombian boat, killed his citizens

The last boat struck by the U.S. military in the Caribbean Sea was Colombian with Colombian citizens inside, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

In Chicago, people have started following ICE vehicles, honking their horns and shouting warnings to alert nearby immigrants of the agents’ approach.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

Rep. Lawler, who backed Medicaid cuts in Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” tries confronting Rep. Hakeem Jeffries — a move he regrets fast. As Lawler keeps interrupting, Jeffries snaps: “You’re not going to talk over me. Why don’t you just keep your mouth shut?”

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

Chicago pastor Rev. David Black of First Presbyterian Church is suing the Trump administration after an ICE agent shot him with pepper balls from the rooftop of the Broadview facility during a peaceful prayer vigil. The ACLU says agents used force to silence protesters and reporters.

Chicago pastor sues Trump admin after allegedly being shot by ICE agents

Rev. David Black alleges ICE shot him without warning in Broadview; joins suit over protester rights violations.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

Democrat Mindy O’Neall unseated Republican Mayor David Pruhs in Fairbanks, Alaska, with 54% of the vote to his 46%. The upset ends nearly a decade of GOP control. Pruhs blamed low turnout and strong Democratic mobilization, while O’Neall pledged unity, affordable housing, and public trust.

Republican ousted by Democrat in shock election defeat

The mayoralty has been held by a Republican for years.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

Argentine President Javier Milei turned his book launch into a rock concert—days after Trump handed him $20B in U.S. taxpayer funds via a “swap line” using the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund. As health costs soar, Trump rewards foreign strongmen over Americans.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

CBP’s Gregory Bovino admitted on CNN that agents can detain people for looking nervous or gripping a wheel too tight—even U.S. citizens—risking legal backlash and confrontations. Trump calls for jailing Chicago’s mayor and Illinois’ governor; both vow to resist under the 10th Amendment.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

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