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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 1h

The financial markets are about to become a distraction from the Epstein Files.

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

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4h

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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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10h

The federal investigation into the death of convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was marred by significant lapses, experts told CBS News, including the failure by investigators to interview potential witnesses, properly preserve certain evidence and run basic forensic tests.

In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said

Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.

www.cbsnews.com

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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 2h

You know what fascism looks like? Attorney General Letitia James getting criminally indicted on literal trumped-up charges by the criminal who she fought to hold accountable for the actual crimes he committed and is now using the full power of the US govt to seek vengeance.

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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 1h

They’re going to put him up on the lift to check oil and fluids.-

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 6h

Anyone else find it suspicious that the clearly deteriorating Donald Trump is having a "routine yearly checkup" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center *6 months after* his last "routine yearly checkup" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center?
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-w...

Trump to visit Walter Reed for "routine yearly checkup" 6 months after annual physical exam

President Trump's annual physical examination in April showed his vital statistics were all within normal limits.

www.cbsnews.com

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 6h

Anyone else find it suspicious that the clearly deteriorating Donald Trump is having a "routine yearly checkup" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center *6 months after* his last "routine yearly checkup" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center?
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-w...

Trump to visit Walter Reed for "routine yearly checkup" 6 months after annual physical exam

President Trump's annual physical examination in April showed his vital statistics were all within normal limits.

www.cbsnews.com

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 5h

We’re doing studies to prove it (* not how studies work)

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

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

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 9h

We’re watching an entire political party actively protect the single most infamous sex-trafficking operation of our time.

This isn’t just silence—it’s complicity at the highest level.

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 12h

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jerismurfturf @jerismurturf.bsky.social · 10h

Aren’t senators and congressmen considered federal workers?

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Eli Friedmann @eligit.bsky.social · 10h

Pathetic that American governance has deteriorated to the point that a slime like Vance is allowed to be vice president.
America should be ashamed of allowing this.
Truly.
No more dignity than a grade school bully.
Puerile.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

JD Vance describes Chuck Schumer as "one of the most famous Palestinians in the world"

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 11h

Gov. Shapiro: "The way the president has chosen to deploy the National Guard in other states, and to deploy the Guard of one state. Texas, into another state, Illinois, is extremely dangerous...It does not make us more safe. It creates chaos and real danger in our communities."

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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 9h

Bad bodily humors.

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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 9h

Quick Mikey, call them “Antifa.”

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

VIRGINIA CALLER: “As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party, and I'm very disappointed in you… I am begging you to pass this legislation. My kids could die... the audacity of someone who makes 6 figures a year to do this to military families is insane.” #TrumpShutdown

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

VIRGINIA CALLER: “As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party, and I'm very disappointed in you… I am begging you to pass this legislation. My kids could die... the audacity of someone who makes 6 figures a year to do this to military families is insane.” #TrumpShutdown

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@ciaogirl9 @ciaogirl9.bsky.social · 10h

Congress has already abdicated budget oversight

𝙹𝚊𝚢 𝙵 𝙰𝚛𝚗𝚘𝚕𝚍 @jayfarrellarnold.bsky.social · 10h

Bondi and Patel would get whipped into shape real fast if Congress demonstrated that they have the pursestrings to their entire department.

Cut Bondi’s budget and see how fast she gets in line.

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Jake_Vig @jakevig.bsky.social · 11h

My primary way of getting around is traipsing.

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muscular baby jeb lund @mobute.bsky.social · 11h

he's committed only a handful fewer crimes than the population of chicago, but pritzker should send a guard detachment to black-bag ken paxton

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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 9h

Sorry Texas flood victims, Argentina’s dictator wants to play air guitar.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h

Can we get the $20 billion back?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h

Can we get the $20 billion back?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes

Facing protests and scandal, Argentina’s ‘rock star president’ performs in Buenos Aires, saying: ‘I’m human’

www.theguardian.com

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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 9h

Zodiac sign?

#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 9h

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes wild new claim about the cause of autism

www.rawstory.com

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes wild new claim about the cause of autism

twp.ai

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 9h

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes wild new claim about the cause of autism

www.rawstory.com

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes wild new claim about the cause of autism

twp.ai

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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 9h

When this bubble goes pop, not even Fox News hypnosis will be able to cover up the carnage. 1929 on steroids.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h

AI companies are spending billions on deals with each other, which boost their value.

This has helped twenty billionaires tied to AI add $450B to their fortunes in 2025.

Meanwhile, an MIT study found that 95% of companies using AI haven't seen returns on investment.

Be warned.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h

AI companies are spending billions on deals with each other, which boost their value.

This has helped twenty billionaires tied to AI add $450B to their fortunes in 2025.

Meanwhile, an MIT study found that 95% of companies using AI haven't seen returns on investment.

Be warned.

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