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Ocasio-Cortez: Suggestion that Schumer is shutting down government to prevent primary challenge ‘insane’

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 9h

Ocasio-Cortez: Suggestion that Schumer is shutting down government to prevent primary challenge ‘insane’
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday said the GOP’s accusation that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) shut down the federal government to stop himself from being challenged ...

Jeffries warns of ‘swift and decisive legal action’ if Republicans refuse to seat Grijalva

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 9h

Jeffries warns of ‘swift and decisive legal action’ if Republicans refuse to seat Grijalva
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Friday that Democrats will respond with quick legal action if Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) does not seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) on Fr...

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 9h

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area
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The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, escalating President Donald Trump's conflict with Democratic governors ...

Opinion - Democrats’ government shutdown is having damaging impacts in Virginia

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 9h

Opinion - Democrats’ government shutdown is having damaging impacts in Virginia
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When the government ground to a halt two weeks ago, we felt it immediately in Virginia. But it did not happen because House Republicans failed to act — we did our job and passed a bill to fund the gov...

Prince Andrew royal titles stripped after alleged Jeffrey Epstein link

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Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 10h

Prince Andrew royal titles stripped after alleged Jeffrey Epstein link
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Prince Andrew is renouncing his royal titles following allegations around his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Senate Republican understands Democrats’ ‘lack of trust’ amid shutdown standoff

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 10h

Senate Republican understands Democrats’ ‘lack of trust’ amid shutdown standoff
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she understands why Democrats are hesitant to trust Republicans to negotiate in good faith over the ongoing shutdown, pointing to the Trump administration’s past us...

Another nationwide day of protest is set for this weekend. Here’s what we know about ‘No Kings’ 2

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 10h

Another nationwide day of protest is set for this weekend. Here’s what we know about ‘No Kings’ 2
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As President Donald Trump arrived at his military parade in Washington, DC, this June to a 21-gun salute and members of the crowd singing “Happy Birthday,” about five million people across the country...

‘The View’: Alyssa Farah Griffin Questions Why Mike Johnson Is Encouraging People to Watch No Kings Protests If They’re ‘Hate Rallies’ | Video

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 10h

‘The View’: Alyssa Farah Griffin Questions Why Mike Johnson Is Encouraging People to Watch No Kings Protests If They’re ‘Hate Rallies’ | Video
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Alyssa Farah Griffin is confused about why Mike Johnson is telling people to watch the No Kings protests if he supposedly hates them

Epstein trial would have been ‘crapshoot’, plea-deal prosecutor tells Congress

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 10h

Epstein trial would have been ‘crapshoot’, plea-deal prosecutor tells Congress
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Ex-Trump labor secretary Alex Acosta, in September testimony to lawmakers, defends not taking case to trial

A tunnel from Russia to Alaska? Trump calls Kremlin proposal 'interesting'

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Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 10h

A tunnel from Russia to Alaska? Trump calls Kremlin proposal 'interesting'
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Trump called a proposed tunnel from Russia to Alaska 'interesting' and said he would 'have to think about that.'

Trump does not commit to giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles during White House meeting with Zelensky

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 10h

Trump does not commit to giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles during White House meeting with Zelensky
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"Hopefully we'll be able to get the war over without thinking about Tomahawks," the president said.

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 13h

And everyone will hate you because you are mine. But all who endure to the end without renouncing me shall be saved. Mark 13:13

Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 23h

Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
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President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity th...

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Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

Wall Street credit worries intensify after Dimon's 'cockroach' warning

Wall Street's credit worries are intensifying as investors on Thursday punished the stocks of regional banks and an investment bank exposed to the bankruptcy of an auto parts maker.

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Ex Trump adviser Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

Ex Trump adviser Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information
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By Sarah N.

How cold, snowy will winter be? New NOAA forecast holds clues.

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

How cold, snowy will winter be? New NOAA forecast holds clues.
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The forecast released Oct. 16 predicts where above- or below-normal temperatures and above- or below-normal precipitation are most likely.

Why this shutdown is different — and shows signs of lasting

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

Why this shutdown is different — and shows signs of lasting
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In 1995, it was about spending cuts. In 2013, it was about a health care plan. In 2018, it was about a Mexican border wall. This government shutdown is in large measure about something very different ...

US has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources say

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

US has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources say
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The U.S. has seized survivors after a military strike Thursday on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, the first since President Donald Trump began launching deadly attacks in the region...

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Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

Tracking severe storms this weekend

In today's Forecast Feed, AccuWeather's Damien Lodes shares the latest on a severe storm threat that may impact the central United States this weekend.

In posthumous memoir, Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre lashes out against those she says abused her

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

In posthumous memoir, Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre lashes out against those she says abused her
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A posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre offers an expanded account but few new revelations about her longstanding claims to have been sexually trafficked by the late fi...

Alaskan evacuees describe fleeing their storm-ravaged coastal communities

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

Alaskan evacuees describe fleeing their storm-ravaged coastal communities
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The remnants of Typhoon Halong brought record high water to low-lying Alaska Native communities last weekend and washed away homes, some with people inside.

“The Daily Show” caves to Pentagon demands — sort of

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

“The Daily Show” caves to Pentagon demands — sort of
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Dozens of journalists who cover the Pentagon have turned in their access badges rather than abide by new rules.

After ‘Lightyear’ Controversy, Snoop Dogg Added Gay Couples, New Song to Animated Kids Show

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

After ‘Lightyear’ Controversy, Snoop Dogg Added Gay Couples, New Song to Animated Kids Show
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The icon has teamed with GLAAD on Spirit Day as he discusses his new love anthem for children and queer families: "It's a beautiful thing that kids can have parents of all walks and be shown love.”

A federal vehicle involved in Chicago ramming case was moved about 1,000 miles from the city. It could be important evidence

Martin J McSweeny @smartymarty1965.bsky.social · 1d

A federal vehicle involved in Chicago ramming case was moved about 1,000 miles from the city. It could be important evidence
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The Department of Justice and an attorney for Marimar Martinez, who was shot by a federal agent after an alleged car ramming in Chicago, have painted vastly different pictures of who is responsible fo...