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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does.

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Lifelong Dem. Worked at the state level for both sides, so I lived the difference. Proud son of a #journalist, later teacher. More #vinyl records than you - probably. Wife & I personally rebuilt this place from the studs out & in. #Photographer just b/c

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · Nov 13

If I follow you, it's because:
• You told me something (true) I didn't know
• You post as much as you re-post
• Your feed's not non-stop memes.
• The U.S. election made you more angry than frightened
• consequently, you post about #politics as well as your hobbies, co-habiting mammals, & desserts

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 13h

Just a reminder: Trump isn't planning on bringing back everybody he's sending home right now.

James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 15h

Meanwhile, over at #CBS Weiss is channelling Musk. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

WGA Urges CBS News Staffers to Not Respond to Bari Weiss Info-Seeking Memo Until Company Provides Details on Purpose of Her Email (EXCLUSIVE)

The Writers Guild of America, which represents employees at CBS News, told members at the company to not respond to an email sent to staff by Bari Weiss, The Free Press founder who this week was appoi...

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 16h

It's interesting, isn't it? I mean that Trump isn't trying to strong arm those Republicans who won't vote with the majority, so they could just forget about the Dems and pass their own funding bill.

Why, it's almost as if he thinks they're doing him a favor . . .

James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 17h

Kennedy: We're going to tell them to stop circumcising their kids early because it yadayadayada's with their health.

Trump: So what's the cutoff for the cutoff?

Kennedy: Ninth day.

Kushner: ummmmm, that won't work. How about rounding down to a week?

Kennedy: Oh, I forgot. One week it is.

James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 18h

Hed you won't see: Trump Administration begins laying off some of the remaining federal workers amid shutdown, fulfilling the president's dream.

James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 1d

want to know how insane Trump's claim about #portland is? Well, you can watch 24 hours of what's going on in front of the ICE facility here. Yep, green frogs dancing around, while armed ICE agents watch from the rooftop. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoiK...

24 Hours Outside ICE | 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. - Live look at Portland, Oregon ICE Facility for full day

YouTube video by KATU News

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 1d

Letitia James Reacts to Grand Jury Indictment From Trump's DOJ | WSJ News. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pqx...

Letitia James Reacts to Grand Jury Indictment From Trump's DOJ | WSJ News

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 2d

Adelita Grijalva won a special election September 23, 2025.

Three weeks now and Johnson still can't seem to find his Bible . . .

I know your boss doesn't like that she wants to help get the Epstein files released, but come on. Stop channeling Trump's failed Jan. 6 move. Swear her in.

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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s video of the incident

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 3d

I'm concerned the "training" being given to National Guard troops sent from one state to invade another is to study Kent State, but not it a good way.

James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 3d

I'm surprised Trump hasn't used taxpayer money to corner the powerball market.

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Wesley Morgan @wesleymorgan.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t think these Texas National Guard guys are going to be chasing any immigrants around Chicago on foot

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 3d

GOP playing Lucy with the football again.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 3d

“I’m going to go against everyone on this issue because when the tax credits expire this year my own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE, along with all the wonderful families and hard-working people in my district." trib.al/MZsOwGU

MTG Turns Against Republicans in Shocking Flip on Government Shutdown

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Democrats have a point on the Obamacare fight at the center of the government shutdown.

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 4d

“I extended my arms, palms outstretched toward the #ICE officers, in a traditional #Christian posture of prayer & blessing,” Pastor Black recalls. “Without any warning, & without any order or request that I & others disperse, I was suddenly fired upon by #ICE officers. . .

Masked Ice agent pepper spraying a man wearing the clothes of a priest.

Second shot ot masked Ice agent pepper spraying a man wearing the clothes of a priest.

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CNN @cnn.com · 5d

A federal judge in Oregon delivered a second blow to the Trump administration’s effort to send National Guard troops to Portland by temporarily blocking federalized members of the National Guard from anywhere in the US being deployed to the state.

What we know about a federal judge temporarily blocking Trump from sending any National Guard troops to the state | CNN

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 5d

If could be peaceful mostly in #portland, with people in funny costumes and line dancing, but the fact that would make "good TV," seems lost on #Todayshow producers. So we get the conflict, ICE throwing smoke canisters, people pushing back. No "Frog guy." No pull back to show it's only ONE BLOCK.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 5d

Federal agents landed a helicopter on a South Shore building last week, arresting 37 people and leaving behind cracked windows, broken doors and a lot of pain. Lawmakers call for a halt to all federal immigration enforcement in Chicago.
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After military-style raid on South Shore apartment, Congress members rally around residents

Federal agents landed a helicopter on a building at 7500 S. South Shore Dr. on Wednesday morning, arresting 37 people and leaving behind cracked windows, broken doors and a lot of pain. Lawmakers call for a halt to all federal immigration enforcement in Chicago.

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The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · 5d

Letter: Trump is ramping up his attempt to desensitize us to atrocities. The aim is clear.

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 5d

Judge Immergut - Since you're going to keep trying to get around my order by pulling National Guard from other states, this order encompasses ALL states.

DOJ: We'd like a stay pending appeal.

Judge Immergut - no. #portland #oregon #California #Texas

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 5d

BREAKING: President Donald Trump is activating up to 400 Texas National Guard personnel for deployment to Oregon, Illinois and possibly elsewhere, per Hegseth memo in court filing.

California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon.

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 5d

I believe their motto is "we don't need no stinking warrant," so my guess is she dashed into a gas station.

James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 5d

Noem denied bathroom privileges in Illinois. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6x9...

Kristi Noem refused access to bathroom during Illinois ICE facility visit

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 5d

ICE is hog tying protesters in Portland and removing them on Dollies.

This is dangerous and could cause serious injury.

The Department of Homeland Security thinks it’s a joke.

They’ve shared this video with the tagline “Refuse to Walk? We’ll give you a ride”.

Stay strong Portland.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 5d

Why is Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, smiling while saying this?

“If the president decides that the negotiations are absolutely going nowhere… there will start to be layoffs.”

What negotiations? Republicans aren’t even showing up to the table.

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