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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 8m

Hey @sagaftra.org .. shouldnt this dude have a guild card, with all those roles he's playing?

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CNN @cnn.com · 33m

Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer announced that he would spend $12 million backing California Democrats’ redistricting push this fall, becoming the latest megadonor to enter the high-stakes contest.

Tom Steyer enters California redistricting fight with a $12 million | CNN Politics

Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer announced Thursday that he would spend $12 million backing California Democrats’ redistricting push this fall, becoming the latest megadonor to enter the high-stakes con...

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 4h

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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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 2h

Indicting your political enemies because they’re your enemies, not because they’ve committed crimes, is unAmerican.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 3h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 2h

This is like Rudy Giuliani saying that he just knew voting fraud happened, and he'll be looking around to find the proof of it.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 2h

Lawless. Reckless. Dangerous. Unfit, unfit, unfit.

The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 11h

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering invoking the Insurrection Act, a move that turns force into governance as law yields to command, and each day of unchecked power draws America deeper into a constitutional crisis.
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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 2h

The scale of irony of Donald Trump accusing anyone of mortgage fraud is ... galactic.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2h

BREAKING: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge in latest case against Trump foe, an AP source says.

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 17h

Ah, the old GOP standby -- when you feel the need to rouse the troops, propose a ban on burning the flag, which is as legal as flying it. The movie-fied version: www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeche...

The American President - President Andrew Shepherd's Press Conference

Full text and audio mp3 of movie speech from the American President - President Shepherd's Press Conference on Bob Rumson and the Crime Bill

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 1d

The condemnation has been uniform, broad & clear. He must go.

Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary www.npr.org/sections/sho...

"As physicians committed to evidence-based care, we are alarmed by the direction of HHS under Secretary Kennedy."

Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

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Nancy Roth @nrothont.bsky.social · 20h

"The policy conveys an unprecedented message of intimidation to everyone within the DoD, warning against any unapproved interactions with the press and even suggesting it's criminal to speak without express permission — which plainly, it is not," per the PPA's statement."

Axios @axios.com · 20h

The Department of Defense plans to enforce new policies that "appear designed to stifle a free press," the Pentagon Press Association said today.

New Pentagon policy sends "message of intimidation," press group says

"Access to the Pentagon is a privilege, not a right," a Defense Department spokesperson said.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 20h

Texas National Guard troops are now protecting federal property in the Chicago area, a military spokesperson says. President Donald Trump has been emphatic in sending the Guard to Democratic-run cities that he argues have a rampant crime crisis, though statistics don’t always back that up.

Texas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says

A military spokesperson says an “element” of 200 Texas National Guard troops has started protecting federal property in the Chicago area. The spokesperson for the U.S.

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 19h

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 20h

Texas National Guard troops are now protecting federal property in the Chicago area, a military spokesperson says. President Donald Trump has been emphatic in sending the Guard to Democratic-run cities that he argues have a rampant crime crisis, though statistics don’t always back that up.

Texas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says

A military spokesperson says an “element” of 200 Texas National Guard troops has started protecting federal property in the Chicago area. The spokesperson for the U.S.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h

Yet another incident that would’ve gotten any other president immediately impeached that is only the 127th worst thing Trump has done in 2025.

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 23h

Examining the rise of the anti-science movement | Had a fantastic conversation with Major Garrett about my new book w/ @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social, #ScienceUnderSiege, on @cbsnews.com #TheTakeout:
www.cbsnews.com/video/examin...

Examining the rise of the anti-science movement

Critics say Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration have been pushing an anti-science agenda. The new book, "Science Under Siege," argues it's not just the federal governme...

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 1d

This you, @nytpitchbot.bsky.social ?

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

“Despite a raw vocabulary and some rude provocations,” Pete Hegseth “outlined a nuanced vision of the military’s purpose and its relationship to civilian society,” writes Christopher Caldwell.

Opinion | That Hegseth Speech on D.E.I. in the Military Was Actually Pretty Good

Despite some rude provocations, he outlined a nuanced vision of the military.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 1d

The wife of a sheriff in Alabama has taken responsibility after local outrage over an ICE-themed Halloween display at their home.

Sheriff in Hot Water Over Wife’s ICE Halloween Decorations

The sheriff’s office pointed to a statement from his wife.

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tony romm @tonyromm.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: The White House has threatened mass layoffs if the government shutdown continues, saying they have the power and must protect vital services.

But such cuts may be unlawful and unnecessary, budget experts, legal scholars and unions say

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

Mass Layoffs Trump Is Threatening in Shutdown Fight May Be Illegal

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 2d

#DollyParton

rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 2d

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

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The Onion @theonion.com · 2d

Area Family Putting A Little Money Away To One Day Blow On Single Health Scare https://theonion.com/area-family-putting-a-little-money-away-to-one-day-blow-1819575678/

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 2d

Another effort to recast spin as facts.

Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 2d

Obviously not the main point here, but it's interesting how this is framed as content rather than policy.

"BREAKING" is typically what journalists or influencers say when they have a big story -- not what government officials say when they launch "undercover" operations

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 2d

This has to happen in real time, on the air.

James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 2d

Well done by @whitehouse.senate.gov

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 2d

AG Bondi, here’s that correction you requested.

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Patt Morrison @pattmlatimes.bsky.social · 2d

The role model for the Peroxide Right.

Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 2d

You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.

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