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CNN @cnn.com · 19m

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for her unique brand of comedic timing and inimitable style, has died, producer Dori Rath confirmed to CNN. She was 79. https://cnn.it/48VNBHp

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 3h

MAGA

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Sam Nestler @samnestler.bsky.social · 5h

Jake Oettinger starts tonight in Colorado.

Same lineup as opening night.

Gulutzan said he doesn’t want players sitting “much longer than this” when referring to Petrovic and Erne, so I would expect to see each of them in the lineup next week.

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Clay Jackson @clayjak.substack.com · 23h

nothing says america first like putting qatari fighter jets in the rocky mountains

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, sure, let's have Qatar set up its military bases on American soil--because we're all about America First, amirite?

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Kevin Rothrock @kevinrothrock.me · 23h

to be fair to Trump, the White House feed from Portland was accidentally mapped to the yule-log channel on the executive tv remote, hence the confusion

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 23h

The president says there are very few stores left in Portland, Oregon, and the ones that are left are made of plywood.

I know we’re numb to this, but in any other time he’d have been removed by the 25th Amendment by now

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Patrik [No C] Walker @voiceofthestar.bsky.social · 1d

Miles Sanders (knee/ankle) will be moved to season-ending injured reserve by the #Cowboys — per SJ to 105.3 the Fan.

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

“we are telling you right now that we do not intend to honor anything we agree to” is certainly a negotiating position one can take

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: Rescission are something Dems have said is a reason for a lack of trust. What rescissions are you discussing?

JOHNSON: We have more than $37t in debt. We're doing everything we can to get us back to sound fiscal responsibility. What does that include? A rescission package is part of our process

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The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 1d

So this is the difficulty. Not just how do we get to a deal, but how do we get to a deal we trust will be honored when Johnson is here *promising* to let Trump impound and take back whatever he wants from what they pass?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: Rescission are something Dems have said is a reason for a lack of trust. What rescissions are you discussing?

JOHNSON: We have more than $37t in debt. We're doing everything we can to get us back to sound fiscal responsibility. What does that include? A rescission package is part of our process

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Axios @axios.com · 1d

🚨 BREAKING: Trump officials say mass federal layoffs have begun

Trump officials confirm mass federal layoffs have begun

Russell Vought announced the cuts Friday.

www.axios.com

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Scott Shapiro @scottjshapiro.bsky.social · 1d

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

He's literally speaking out against the idea of representation for the American people and saying we have a corrupt SCOTUS that does what we want. Just saying it all out loud

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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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

We live in a country where the government honors insurrectionists who sacked the Capitol, and defines peaceful protest, even before it occurs, to be terrorism.
They know their position is weak, they know they are unpopular, which is why they are seeking to stamp out dissent.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Rangers Media Bot @rangersmediabot.bsky.social · 1d

@JaredSandler tweeted
“When you make a move, trust your gut. Don’t make a move to cover your butt.”

-A line from Tommy Lasorda that Skip Schumacher said has stuck with him.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 1d

Trump has less than 40% approval and Republicans have convinced themselves you need to pay people to protest his policies

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Sen. Roger Marshall: "October 18 is when the protest gets here. This will be a Soros paid-for protest for his professional protesters. The agitators show up. We'll have to get the National Guard out. Hopefully it will be peaceful. I doubt it."

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

So Trump gave Argentina a $20 billion bailout and is now building a Qatari military facility in Idaho.

While Americans can’t afford groceries.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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davidrlurie @davidrlurie.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans are desperate to manufacture violence in America, to justify an onslaught of violent repression against Americans.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Emmer: "This is about one thing and one thing alone -- to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week."

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 1d

This sounds like they're gearing up for a violent crackdown. The talking points obviously went out.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Sen. Roger Marshall: "October 18 is when the protest gets here. This will be a Soros paid-for protest for his professional protesters. The agitators show up. We'll have to get the National Guard out. Hopefully it will be peaceful. I doubt it."

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Liz Dye @lizdye.bsky.social · 1d

They make up lies about paid agitators doing violence, and attach them to the name of a prominent Jewish person. This is antisemitism, and it infects every part of the GOP.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Sen. Roger Marshall: "October 18 is when the protest gets here. This will be a Soros paid-for protest for his professional protesters. The agitators show up. We'll have to get the National Guard out. Hopefully it will be peaceful. I doubt it."

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Garrett Beach @glbeach630.bsky.social · 1d

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Mike Piellucci @mikelikessports.bsky.social · 1d

There’s a reason Skip Schumaker was the Rangers’ only real candidate to succeed Bruce Bochy. Many reasons, actually. Here is @zcrizer.bsky.social with the full breakdown of why Texas moved so fast on him.

www.dmagazine.com/sports/2025/...

Skip Schumaker Was the Rangers’ Only Candidae to Succeed Bruce Bochy. Here’s Why.

The playoffs were barely underway before Texas tabbed the 45-year-old as its next manager. And from familiarity with the organization to a track record of overachievement, he has plenty working in his...

www.dmagazine.com

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 1d

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

“When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist”, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in its citation.

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Donald Trump did NOT win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democratic rights in her country.

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Gary Legum @glegum.bsky.social · 1d

The theme of the rally is No Kings, and it's hard to think of a more pro-American sentiment than that.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Politico @politico.com · 1d

Trump’s public instructions to AG Pam Bondi weren't subtle: He named three public figures he's long detested and urged the DOJ to prosecute them immediately.

Now, less than three weeks later, two of them are under indictment: former FBI Director James Comey and New York AG Letitia James.

How Trump’s message to ‘Pam’ got exactly the results he wanted

Donald Trump has long called for imprisoning his opponents. For the first time, he has a Justice Department willing to do his bidding.

www.politico.com

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