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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 7h

Trump backs Cuomo and threatens to cut federal funding if 'Communist Mamdani' wins NYC mayor race.
President says he'll provide only 'bare minimum' federal aid and urges voters to back Cuomo.
By Emma Bussey.
www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...

Trump backs Cuomo and threatens to cut federal funding if 'Communist Mamdani' wins NYC mayor race

Donald Trump warns New York City would face economic disaster under Zohran Mamdani's leadership and endorses Andrew Cuomo for mayor instead.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 8h

Republican pedophile protection program

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Trump and Mike Johnson Slammed by Jeffries for ‘Running a Pedophile Protection Program’

YouTube video by New York Post

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 8h

Republican pedophile protection.

Jeffries blasts Trump, Johnson over Epstein files: ‘Pedophile protection program’.
By Mike Lillis.
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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 8h

Trump threatens federal funds for NYC if Mamdani wins mayoral race and backs Cuomo: ‘You must vote for him’:.
Trump called Zohran Mamani a ‘communist’ before throwing his support behind Cuomo.
By Ariana Baio, Joe Sommerlad.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Trump to hold tele-rallies for GOP candidates in NJ and Virginia races: Live

Republican gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia are trailing behind their Democratic opponents, polls show

www.independent.co.uk

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 11h

"I don't know who he is."

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Didn’t Know Him? Trump Still Pardoned Him

YouTube video by NowThis Impact

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 11h

Cutting SNAP and guarding the Epstein files is anything but divine.
By Svante Myrick.

"The administration has the money, power and legal obligation to fund these payments even during the government shutdown. They just aren’t doing it."

thehill.com/opinion/cong...

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 12h

"I expect inflation to remain elevated for the next year."

The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy.
Governor Lisa D. Cook at The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

Speech by Governor Cook on the economic outlook and monetary policy

Thank you, David. I appreciate the opportunity to speak again at the Brookings Institution. 1 It is always an honor for me to return to the place where I

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 12h

..." the so-called Epstein files have been the focal point of a controversy engulfing the second presidency of Trump, who was a longtime friend of Epstein."

Trump says feels ‘badly’ for UK royal family over Andrew-Epstein saga.
By Danny KEMP.
www.digitaljournal.com/world/trump-...

Trump says feels 'badly' for UK royal family over Andrew-Epstein saga

Trump, 79, has faced his own political woes in recent months over his own alleged relationship with Epstein.

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 20h

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 13h

"The decision comes after two federal judges ruled that freezing payments for the country's biggest anti-hunger program is unlawful...."

Trump administration will fund SNAP food benefits at 50% the normal payment.
By Maria Godoy, Jennifer Ludden.
www.npr.org/2025/11/03/n...

SNAP benefits will restart, but it will be half the normal payment

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of th...

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 15h

All government shutdowns disrupt science − in 2025, the consequences extend far beyond a lapse in funding.
By Kenneth M. Evans, Rice University.
theconversation.com/all-governme...

All government shutdowns disrupt science − in 2025, the consequences extend far beyond a lapse in funding

The Trump administration is not just reforming the US research system – it is trying to remake it.

theconversation.com

John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 15h

The Trump administration move to study aluminum in vaccines worries scientists.
By Rob Stein.
www.npr.org/2025/10/31/g...

The Trump administration move to study aluminum in vaccines worries scientists

Aluminum has been added to certain vaccines for decades to boost their effect on the immune system, and has been shown to be safe. But, the Trump administration may be considering removing it.

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 15h

'End of an era’: Experts warn research executive order could stifle scientific innovation.
The recent directive gives President Donald Trump’s political appointees oversight of grant awards to ensure they align with the....
By Danielle McLea.
www.highereddive.com/news/researc...

‘End of an era’: Experts warn research executive order could stifle scientific innovation

The directive gives President Donald Trump’s political appointees oversight of grant awards to align them with the administration’s priorities.

www.highereddive.com

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Wes Moore @iamwesmoore.bsky.social · 15h

Maryland, tomorrow is Election Day!

Make your plan to vote and make your voice heard — every vote matters. The future of our communities depends on your participation and I know Maryland will show up to do what we do best. 🗳️

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 17h

Given a moment on a roof with a view of the East Wing demolition, an AP photographer recorded history.
By JACQUELYN MARTIN.
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Given a moment on a roof with a view of the East Wing demolition, an AP photographer recorded history

When the AP heard that demolition was going to begin on the East Wing of the White House, staff photojournalist Jacquelyn Martin said photography and reporting teams immediately began to brainstorm lo...

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 3d

So wait, Trump “cut a deal” with China to: buy the soybeans they were already buying before the trade war, but now China gets advanced AI chips too?? Where is the win??

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John James Dillard @johnjamesdillard.bsky.social · 18h

US ranchers blast Trump’s idea to import more beef from Argentina — even GOP urges ‘put Americans first.’ Why his biggest backers now feel betrayed.
Story by Mike Crisolago.
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