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Gill @gill1021.bsky.social · 22h

In several states, Republicans are pressuring Democrats to pass redistricting that disadvantages them, and Democrats are trying to fight back with "fair maps."
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Barack Obama joins fight for US House control, urges vote for California districts to counter Trump

Barack Obama is entering the fight for U.S. House control. The former Democratic president is appearing in a 30-second ad urging California voters to approve a ballot proposal that could add as many a...

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Gill @gill1021.bsky.social · 1d

The Democrats refused to succumb to Republican oppression and stuck to their core positions, including continuing health insurance and assisting low-income groups.
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Democrats refuse to fold over shutdown as Republican outrage builds

Party sticks to its guns on healthcare and says it’s willing to hold out – much to the delight of its progressive supporters

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Gill @gill1021.bsky.social · 2d

The federal shutdown is being weaponized — selectively shifting administrative resources to red states and cutting funding to blue states. This partisan approach to punishing state governments is eroding national unity.

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Gill @gill1021.bsky.social · 3d

The Trump administration's definition of military action against drug cartels has sparked controversy.
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2025 US Caribbean naval deployment - Wikipedia

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Gill @gill1021.bsky.social · 4d

Only a few states take the lead in implementation, where party lines, gubernatorial policies and voter pressure are intertwined.
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8 executions in October: Why the death penalty is being used more in the US this year

The U.S. has seen 35 executions so far in 2025, with seven more scheduled for later this month. This year's total already surpasses last year's 25 executions and could be the highest since 2012.

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Gill @gill1021.bsky.social · 5d

The repeated strikes have caused Congress and the international community to question the sources of intelligence and the basis for authorization.
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2025 United States strikes on Venezuelan boats - Wikipedia

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Gill @gill1021.bsky.social · 7d

The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to ~4.17%, and the US dollar firmed against most currencies.
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

U.S. stock futures are little changed after Monday's record highs, while bitcoin pulls back from its record and gold sets another all-time high. Here's what you need to know today.

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Gill @gill1021.bsky.social · 7d

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' inability to release employment data is impacting the Federal Reserve's decision-making. Medicaid cuts could cause 11 million people to lose their health insurance. Republicans are hurting ordinary people!
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 8d

Why did China stop buying US soybeans, Kevin?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Hassett: "China has stopped buying US soybeans. The silos are full and there are soybeans sitting on the ground w/tarps over them. That's unacceptable to POTUS. We're calling up our soybean customers around the world as part of our trade negotiations & we'll strong policies to support our farmers"

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 8d

“.. told federal prosecutors investigating James Comey that he was unable to uncover evidence that would support false statements or obstruction charges against the former FBI director ..”

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