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Minnesota Indivisible Alliance @mnindivisible.bsky.social · 8h

"Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, a Republican and the chairman of the National Governors Association, on Thursday criticized the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois as a violation of his beliefs in federalism and "states' rights." "

Good to see.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us...

Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago

Gov. Kevin Stitt, the current chairman of the National Governors Association, broke with Texas, saying, “Oklahomans would lose their mind” if Illinois sent troops to their red state.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 8h

they can see the polling

Alex Wayne @aawayne.bsky.social · 17h

“Oklahomans would lose their mind if Pritzker in Illinois sent troops down to Oklahoma during the Biden administration.”

The Republican chair of the National Governors Association breaks with Trump.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago

www.nytimes.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16h

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 16h

I feel like a broken record, but I have to keep saying it over and over again: a farmer bailout won’t do much of anything because the market is gone. There will be no incentive to plant next year.

The bailout will help payoff farmer debt to the banks. That’s all.

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Jonathan @frakitall.bsky.social · 9h

Since when did Oregon start using the Policia?

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 15h

I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.

You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 19h

Call me old school, but I don't think a person illegally blowing up boats and unleashing masked goons on his citizens would be a serious candidate for a peace prize.

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Minnesota Indivisible Alliance @mnindivisible.bsky.social · 9h

www.wsj.com/politics/policy/t...

Thousands of federal agents once tasked with investigating drug smuggling, sexual exploitation and organized crime have been redirected to immigration enforcement under President Trump

Trump’s Immigration Push Diverts U.S. Agents From Drug, Money and Sex-Crime Cases

Federal investigators are resigning, and morale is low, as they juggle complex cases and detain migrants.

www.wsj.com

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Minnesota Indivisible Alliance @mnindivisible.bsky.social · 9h

If her cases are dismissed, she may be at professional risk.

One wonders if she even really wants to practice law, or if this is all an audition for some other job in the regime or its allies.

www.vanityfair.com/news/story...

“At Professional Risk”: Charging Comey Could Land Lindsey Halligan in Hot Water

An ethics professor from Halligan’s law school warns that if she pursues charges against the former FBI director without probable cause, she could be disciplined by the Florida bar.

www.vanityfair.com

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 11h

Second threat walked back after a couple days.

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Fighting Liberal Texas Dem🌈🌊💙🦋Congress Switchboard 202-224-3121 @fightingliberal.bsky.social · 9h

Federal Workers Urge Democrats To Hold Firm On Government Shutdown...

Furloughed federal employees are about to start missing paychecks, but they aren't ready to give in yet...

"We are willing to take some temporary pain."
www.huffpost.com/entry/govern...

Federal Workers Have A Request Of Democrats As The Shutdown Drags On

Furloughed federal employees are about to start missing paychecks, but they aren't ready to give in yet: "We are willing to take some temporary pain."

www.huffpost.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 11h

"...including while she was praying with her eyes closed and hands lifted, wearing a clerical collar and stole."

religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 10h

There is nothing an authoritarian fears more than peaceful, organized people power. That’s why the White House is now turning its sights on us. 🧵

www.reuters.com

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 12h

Just bone chilling. And when the imprisonment of critics is combined with his offer to enrich and immunize his loyalists, this is how democracies die fast.

But it's still our choice. Don't let him silence you.

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 19h

Pretty crazy that government is arguing they need the military for an active war in Portland OR, but can provide no proof *at all* that there is any violence *at all*

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Lincoln County Indivisible Maine @lcimaine.bsky.social · 11h

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

apnews.com/article/nati...

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

apnews.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

This is many levels of insane.
1. President demanding AG prosecute enemy. (We knew this part.)
2. He meant it as a private message not public post. (Happens to the best of us?)
3. He is DM-ing her on social media? (But her emails!)

Inside the Justice Department Where the President Calls the Shots

The president has executed a wholesale transformation of the Justice Department, taking control in ways he could have only dreamed of in his first term.

www.wsj.com

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11h

Breaking News: A judge restricted deploying troops in the Chicago area, saying the Trump administration accounts used to justify it were “simply unreliable.”

National Guard Live Updates: Federal Judge Restricts Troop Deployment in Chicago Area

The Trump administration’s attempts to justify a military presence were “simply unreliable,” the judge said. A federal appeals court is weighing a similar case regarding National Guard troops in Portland, Ore.

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 12h

Trump is either supersizing Obamacare or cutting it, depending on which time of day you ask him.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Trump: "We'll be making cuts that will be permanent. And we're only going to cut Democrat programs. I hate to tell you."

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 14h

There are certain hypotheticals you simply never get to test out. This seems to be an exception. How will a judge and later a jury treat an indictment if you had to fire multiple prosecutors before you could find someone to bring an indictment. I guess we'll find out! www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/p...

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department | CNN Politics

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in federal court on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two source...

www.cnn.com

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 12h

The malicious prosecution of Attorney General Tish James is baseless.

And the indictment is not worth the paper it is written on.

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 13h

This is a five-alarm fire. It's blatant, horrifying, massively dangerous retaliation against a strong leader for pursuing accountability for Trump. We stand in full solidarity with Tish James and we will have her back.

Peter Sterne @petersterne.com · 14h

BREAKING: NY State AG Letitia James indicted by federal grand jury in Virginia www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...

Letitia James indicted by federal grand jury in Virginia

State Attorney General Letitia James has reportedly been indicted for alleged mortgage fraud.

www.cityandstateny.com

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 13h

INBOX — New York AG Tish James' statement on Trump's retaliatory indictment of her:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2025

Attorney General’s Press Office/212-416-8060 nyag.pressoffice@ag.ny.gov

Attorney General Letitia James Issues Statement on Donald Trump’s Weaponization of the Department of Justice

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued the following statement after she was indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s office of the Eastern District of Virginia.

“This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system. He is forcing federal law enforcement agencies to do his bidding, all because I did my job as the New York State Attorney General.

“These charges are baseless, and the president’s own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost. The president’s actions are a grave violation of our Constitutional order and have drawn sharp criticism from members of both parties.

“His decision to fire a United States Attorney who refused to bring charges against me – and replace them with someone who is blindly loyal not to the law, but to the president – is antithetical to the bedrock principles of our country. This is the time for leaders on both sides of the aisle to speak out against this blatant perversion of our system of justice.

“I stand strongly behind my office’s litigation against the Trump Organization. We conducted a two-year investigation based on the facts and evidence – not politics. Judges have upheld the trial court’s finding that Donald Trump, his company, and his two sons are liable for fraud.

“I am a proud woman of faith, and I know that faith and fear cannot share the same space. And so today I am not fearful, I am fearless, and as my faith teaches me, no weapon formed against me shall prosper. We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights. And I will continue to do my job.”

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 13h

trump was prosecuted for real crimes and now he's punishing the people who prosecuted him with fake crimes

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 20h

So excited that the Hands Off NYC Coalition has launched to protect the people of New York from the threatened Trump attacks!!!

Join them:

❌👑 Target Majority NYC: An Indivisible & Swing Left Group @targetmajoritynyc.bsky.social · 20h

American cities are under attack and We the people of New York say: HANDS OFF NYC!

We won’t stand by while our city and communities are targeted. We're getting prepared for what may come.

Join us: HandsOffNYC.com

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