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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 1h

We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.

When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 1h

How Trump’s Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/u...

How Trump’s Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 7h

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Hegseth Announces a ‘Qatari Emeri Air Force Facility’ Is to Be Built at U.S. Airbase in Idaho

Hegseth announced on Friday that the U.S. will soon host a Qatari air force facility in Idaho as part of the new defense treaty with the controversial Gulf state.

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 16h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 10h

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations

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Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 20h

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'Another Dark Day In The History Of Our Democracy': Adam Schiff Decries Indictment Of NY AG James

YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 21h

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

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Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals ...

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Ernesto O. @ernest33141.bsky.social · 22h

#NoKings Day #IAmAntifa
#Followers #Highlight
@resist4harris.bsky.social #Influencers @terriresists.bsky.social
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@dpsl.bsky.social #BlueVoters
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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 22h

www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

The legendary actor best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and Book Club, has died

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 23h

Putin Is Escalating His War. If You Are Surprised, You Have Not Been Paying Attention. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o...

Opinion | Putin Is Escalating His War. If You Are Surprised, You Have Not Been Paying Attention.

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 23h

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 23h

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll
The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo
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Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll — NPR

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 1d

Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

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Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

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Davis perry @dperry-13.bsky.social · 1d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

SEN. @gallego.senate.gov on the terrible Milei rock concert: “Millions of Americans are about to lose their health care and have their insurance premiums double, but Trump & Republicans are giving this idiot $20 BILLION. Good job. Way to make America First, guys.”

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 1d

Check out this video from USA TODAY:

FBI releases video of 'most violent' rioters at US Capitol attack

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FBI releases new video and photos of most violent attackers during US Capitol riot

The FBI releases new videos and photos of the most violent rioters from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 1d

From+History.com:
U.S.+Capitol+riot
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U.S. Capitol riot | January 6, 2021 | HISTORY

On the afternoon of January 6, 2021, a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters descend on the U.S. Capitol, attemp...

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 1d

Did 5 People Die During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot? www.snopes.com/fact-check/c...
This was an insurrection. I’d call it a coup.

Did 5 People Die During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot?

One person was shot by Capitol Police during a pro-Trump mob's siege of the U.S. Capitol.

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laurarsi.bsky.social @laurarsi.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Independent C-SPAN caller to Rep. Mark Alford: "You're taking credit for $50b that you just gave to the hospital industry. That's after you took away $150b. You don't take credit for just giving back a little bit of money after taking away so much. So quit lying. It just makes you look horrible."