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earthbound420.bsky.social @earthbound420.bsky.social · 1d

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Michele/Meidas Fan @michelemanziano.bsky.social · 1d

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Federal agents aren’t trying to keep the peace. They want violence to escalate so that Trump can declare martial law.

They shot a reverend in the head with pepper balls while he was praying in front of an ICE facility. If that doesn’t tell you where we are as a country, nothing will.

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Arlie @arlie.bsky.social · 1d

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LemonadeJoe @lemonadejoey.bsky.social · 9h

This is it.

The decision that will officially end the United States of America.

This lets them close down everything, because he doesn’t have to follow the law at this point.

The Supreme Court’s newest decision could make it impossible to end the shutdown.
apple.news/A9nr5H7C0Sw6...

The Supreme Court’s newest decision could make it impossible to end the shutdown — Vox

On Friday, the Supreme Court handed down an order that could completely upend the balance of power between Congress and President Donald Trump. The order effectively permits Trump to cancel $4 billion...

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

THIS!! 👇👇

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration is REALLY allowing Qatar to build an air base in the US after they did a $5.5 billion golf resort deal with Trump and gave him a jet.

MAGA can take their ‘America First’ flags and wipe their asses with them. He is Trump First, and you are suckers.

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration says mass federal layoffs have begun.

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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 1d

Three key points:
1) The admin has been planning mass firings to begin in October since February
2) The work necessary to carry out mass firings is illegal during a shutdown, violating the Antideficiency Act, which carries a criminal penalty
3) This harms America, ridding us of talent and expertise

Russ Vought v @russvought
The RIFs have begun.
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Micah @rincewind.run · 1d

they are clearly trying to terrify everyone out of showing up to the No Kings protest and I simply do not think it is going to work

see you all there

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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Mad Makhno🏴‍☠️ Antifa Fella @madmakhno.bsky.social · 1d

This should be bigger news. This is ominous.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Trump and Hegseth give Qatar an airbase in Idaho and Qatari pilots will be flying jets over American airspace. Their lavish gifts and personal business deals with Trump worth billions really paid off for them.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

There is a coordinated republican message today that they will respond to peaceful protests next weekend with violence.

We will not be silenced by their threats.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

Stephen Miller says the president has “plenary authority.” What they really believe is that the president can use the military, including the National Guard, to police our own cities.

Our troops have better things to do than stand around & pick up trash. This is unacceptable.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

Government shutdowns have real consequences for families, workers, and communities. During times like these, leadership and accountability matter and no one should be above the impact of their own decisions. It’s time for leaders to put the people they serve ahead of politics.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump just threatened to jail Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson. We can’t treat this like normal politics. It’s a dangerous attack on our democracy and we all need to call it out.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 1d

Andy Barr makes $174,000 a year and has been on recess 49 of the last 78 days. Now he’s letting our troops go unpaid during a shutdown. If he believes in work requirements, he should start with himself. #KYsen #DoYourJob

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 5d

Our democracy is under siege, and cowards in Washington are bowing to Donald Trump. Kentuckians deserve a leader who’s battle-tested and ready to fight from day one. I’ve done it as a Marine and for Kentucky. I’m ready to complete the mission. Join me.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 1d

I remember when the GOP & right-wing hacks accused all Muslims of being Qatari agents & anyone who worked at Al Jazeera English or AJAM of being terrorists and extremists.

So, what does that make Donald Trump, who accepted a $400 million jet from them & now is letting them build a base on US soil?

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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 1d

Breaking down 3 myths about the government shutdown with @mcbride.house.gov (she still can't find the Republicans on the House side).

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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 1d

Fun Fact: no President of the United States has “plenary authority.”

The Constitution was written and structured to avoid EXACTLY THAT!!

People who publicly state otherwise violate the oath of office and should be removed.

They are incompatible with the idea of fealty to the Constitution.

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Edie @edeebee.bsky.social · 1d

"Office of Management & Budget requires that procurement processes maintain full & open competition, ensuring transparency in the bidding process for contract work. This includes having clear written policies & procedures for procurement & documenting vendor selections based on competitive bids."

David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Who's taking advantage of the new anti-immigration gold rush? Read this:

How a new firm with DHS ties won a $915 million contract to help immigrants "self-deport."

How a new firm with DHS ties won a $915 million contract to help immigrants "self-deport"

The “rushed” deal was handed to a firm with “no track record” as a federal contractor, a rival's lawsuit alleges.

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Abra, The Everwife 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇲🇽🌼👻 @pairofclaws.bsky.social · 1d

LOL Idaho is about to lose its goddamn mind.

mady castigan✨ 🏳️‍⚧️ @madycast.com · 1d

www.axios.com/2025/10/10/q...

Qatar to build air force facility on U.S. base in Idaho

Laura Loomer and other MAGA figures expressed shock and outrage, but the deal was long in the making.

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