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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Greene on the Epstein files: "I can't conclusively say that's why the House isn't in session, but the House should be in session...there is a new Democrat that's been elected that deserves to be sworn in...if it's to avoid the discharge petition, why drag this out? It's going to have 218 signatures"

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 8h

"When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognise courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in its citation.

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Doina Chiacu @doina.bsky.social · 8h

Some US headlines: "Donald Trump Loses 2025 Nobel Peace Prize—Live Updates" -Newsweek ... "Nobel Peace Prize goes to Maria Corina Machado, despite calls for Trump to receive the award" - Fox News .. "Norway Braces for Trump Reaction to Nobel Peace Prize Snub" - BBG

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 8h

Gazans return to wrecked homes as Israeli forces pull back under ceasefire - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 10h

Opinion polls have consistently shown Trump more popular with the Israeli public than their prime minister.
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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 11h

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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 20h

(AP) - US says it's sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 11h

The vote and swearing in ceremony took place shortly after midnight on Friday, only hours after political blocs from across the spectrum first presented motions for Boluarte's removal on grounds of moral incapacity.
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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 21h

The babies are part of a group of 18 newborns in north Gaza hospitals whom U.N. agencies have been trying to evacuate amid an ongoing Israeli assault on the enclave's largest urban area. - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 1d

“They’re”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "It's about keeping Congress operating so we can get to healthcare. We always were going to. They're lying to you. Okay? The healthcare issues were always gonna be something discussed, deliberated, contemplated, and debated in October and November."

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 1d

Accused of “belonging” ….

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 1d

you'd think a prominent news outlet like the New York Times might mention that "antifa" isn't an actual organization in a long story about antifa, but nope!

and the subhead helps props up a false claim this professor was up to something seedy as something up for debate

NYT headline: "Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats"

subheadline: "Mark Bray was teaching courses on antifascism. Turning Point USA accused him of belonging to antifa, which he denies. His flight to Spain was canceled abruptly on Wednesday night."

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 1d

"You can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing," Leo told journalists - www.reuters.com/business/med...

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 1d

Israel and Hamas sign Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 1d

Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 1d

Yikes

Shane Harris @shaneharris.bsky.social · 1d

WSJ reports that the Truth Social message Trump directed at Pam Bondi, about indicting Jim Comey, was meant to be a DM. Asked about the post, Bondi told senators, "I don’t think he said anything that he hasn’t said for years.” We might see that remark, among others, in Comey's motion to dismiss.

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.

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS WE NEED // Dolly Parton says 'I ain't dead yet' after sister sparked alarm - www.reuters.com/business/med...

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Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 6d

Texas Gateway Church pastor, Trump / MAGA spiritual advisor, and sponsor, Robert Morris, has plead guilty for raping a 12 year old girl. Morris sponsored one of Trump’s Inaugural Balls in 2017 and partook in other MAGA & GOP events. #OpDeathEaters #EndImpunity

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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 2d

In 2019, I worked with Republicans to secure passage of legislation to guarantee all federal employees back pay during any shutdown. Trump signed it. Now, his bureaucrat, Russ Vought, is trying to go back on this promise.

Federal employees get back pay. That’s the law.

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

Huh.

Laura Belin @laurarbelin.bsky.social · 3d

"Arctic Frost" is what Grassley now calls the January 6 investigation (apparently the FBI used that name internally).

He doesn't want most people to realize this investigation was related to the January 6 coup attempt and broader conspiracy to overturn the results of a free and fair election.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Rep. Chuck Grassley tells Bondi "Arctic Frost" (whatever that is) was "worse than Watergate"

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José Machismo 🇨🇦🇪🇸🤘 @josemachismo.bsky.social · Feb 17

Anyone else take comfort in the belief that the US will destroy itself before they get around to Canada?

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

Hmmmm // Trump says he will talk to DOJ about Maxwell pardon, says Diddy asked for one - www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 3d

TikTok is still illegal. Whatever, man.

Tariffs violate dozens of treaties. Who cares?

Impoundment? What are laws & contracts, anyway?

Hatch Act? Feh. Own the libs.

You don’t have to ask <if> or <when> the democratic backsliding will begin. You (& I) already don’t live under the rule of law.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Jeffries: "Why don't Republicans want to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. Is it the Epstein files?"

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

Another deadline in US shutdown: Will troops get paychecks on October 15? - www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

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Anil Kalhan @akalhan.bsky.social · 4d

"[A]gents engulfed my car in tear gas, smashed my driver-side window, and pepper-sprayed my face.... I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. No explanation. No charges. No apology. One day, I was just told, 'you’re free to go.'" #KavanaughStop

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal of conviction in Epstein sex trafficking case - www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...

US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal of conviction in Epstein sex trafficking case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction for helping the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, steering clear of a case that continues to hound President Donald Trump and his administration.

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