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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 23h

RFK Jr now linking circumcision with autism -
"there's two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism" - likely because they were given Tylenol

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 23h

Today President Trump signed documents recognizing a day to honor Christopher Columbus.

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 2d

#DurhamNC elections for #Mayor happening now, @progressivenews.de has endorsed the current Mayor of Bull City #LeonardoWilliams for his positive impact on the growth and improvements in #Durham, but whoever you like please go #vote before the polls close. #NCDems

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 2d

#GoRaleighNC bus 2503 involved in an accident on Purse Dr about noon, near the #Walmart, w/ bus driver not understanding where dump truck was going, no serious injuries, several people examined by #WakeCountyEMS w/ #GarnerPolice & #GarnerFire on the scene. Road has reopened.

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 6d

#RaleighPolice Chief Rico Boyce speaking with the media today announcing the arrest of former RPD Officer Tremale Cogdell on sexual charges. Stressing the community trust means everything and that Cogdell's arrest does not define who RPD is. #rpd @raleighgov.bsky.social

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 7d

Andrew Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York, in a move to distance himself from the #President, today said he would not accept an endorsement from #Trump, saying "I don't think we need to inject President Trump into this election" #NewYork #Mayor #AndrewCuomo #endorsement

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 13d

Today, following requests from Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, the National Park Service announced it will reopen portions of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim for the first time since the Dragon Bravo Fire devastated the area earlier this summer.

Senator Mark Kelly visited Raleigh NC earlier this year for a Townhall on Veterans

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 16d

On Wednesday Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social will join Fujifilm Biotechnologies at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the global company’s new biomanufacturing facility in Holly Springs.

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 21d

Around Wake County - Friday Sept 19 is the final #nascar #regional #race of the season at Wake County Speedway gates open at 6pm with lots of family fun. If you haven't been this year you don't want to miss it. Tix available at the gate or on the website wcspeedway.com

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 24d

#Trump today was asked about taking down trans flags along 14th Street, trump said he would support that but they would claim First Amendment rights.
“I would have no problem with it,”.

Also, saying ”we’ve got to save St Louis, we think Chicago will be next and we’ll get to St Louis.”

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 28d

Asked before he left for the weekend in the Northeast about #Russian #drones violating #Polish airspace, #Trump replied: "It could have been a mistake. It could have been a mistake, but regardless I'm not happy about anything having to do with that situation."

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · 28d

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was scheduled to appear in #RaleighNC for the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social but postponed the visit after the assassination of #CharlieKirk, no new date has been announced. #NCDems

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Sep 2

#BREAKING POTUS said he was moving Space Command to Alabama in part because Colorado has mail-in voting, which he said means the state has “automatically crooked elections.”

He also said that work on missile defense would occur at the new site. “We’re going to be having a Golden Dome."

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 31

"Donald Trump doesn't get it" Arizona Senator Mark Kelly telling the Veterans Townhall meeting in #RaleighNC today w/ NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson with nearly 300 people in attendance. Kelly was in North Carolina helping Roy Cooper's bid for Senate.

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 31

AZ Senator Mark Kelly telling the group of veterans #Trump is off the rails with no ethics in #Veterans Townhall in downtown #RaleighNC with #NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson sponsored by the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social @abreezeclayton.bsky.social

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 31

#HAPPENINGNOW AZ Senator Mark Kelly and NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson hold Veterans Townhall meeting in downtown Raleigh NC on August 31, 2025

AZ Senator Mark Kelly and NC Attorney General hold Veterans Townhall meeting in downtown Raleigh NC on August 31, 2025

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 31

Great new #popup store in downtown #RaleighNC with a selection of drinks reasonably priced including thc infused drinks. If you are #downtown check it out, 234 Fayetteville St

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 27

North Carolina Highway Patrol with state and local law enforcement and Truckers Against Trafficking conducted Operation Highway Guardian to bring attention to human trafficking and keeping the highways safe. For more information visit TAT's website tatnonprofit.org

NC SHP F/Sgt Chris Knox announced Operation Highway Guardian was underway today on I-40 across the state to bring attention to human trafficking and keeping the highways safe.

Wake County Sheriff Sgt Martin talking about the efforts they are taking to prevent human trafficking along Wake County highways and roads.

NCSHP Trooper pulls over a car during Operation Highway Guardian with a fake temporary tag, no drivers license and unregistered vehicle during Operation Highway Guardian. The driver was from El Salvador.

Troopers working with county and local law agencies carried out Operation Highway Guardian today on I-40 and 540 to bring attention to human trafficking and keeping the highways safe.

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 27

#NCSHP conducting a speeding enforcement action on the entirety of I-40 today with various state, county and local law agencies ahead of the holiday to keep the awareness in the minds of travelers

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 21

VP #Vance shouted down by what he called "crazy protesters" and #WhiteHouse Chief of Staff Miller says the "crazy communists" is motivation to add "thousands more resources" to #federal #government take over of #WashingtonDC

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 21

Due to the efforts of @ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein #NorthCarolina has been provided an additional $96 million, in August alone, to support #HurricaneHelene relief from #FEMA, bringing the total amount to only $322 million, far short of the amount requested by the state for recovery efforts.

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 19

“Hurricane Erin will bring threats of coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf conditions,” said @ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein. “North Carolinians along the coast should get prepared now"

NC Governor Josh Stein giving an Emergency Management Briefing in June of this year. He will be briefing the media tomorrow on Hurricane Erin.

Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 14

Federal agents facing push back and boos from the DC residents over their lack of badge and identification.

Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · Aug 14

Tense scene out here. People booing and shaming unidentified federal law enforcement as they stand in the middle of the street, posted to pull people over for random checks.

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 13

#WhiteHouse yesterday threatening to fine or jail the #homeless who won't go to a shelter or other relocation program. #DC says there aren't enough #shelter beds available and some people have been banned from the limited beds available.

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Progressive News @progressivenews.de · Aug 10