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Allan Smith
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 3d
New: NYC's mayoral race surfaces a divide bubbling for years: A split between NYC lifers and recent transplants

Bill de Blasio: “it is unprecedented in the last quarter century or so ... to have [young professionals] attached to one candidate so deeply"

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The New York City divide shaping its contentious mayoral race
The newer voters are to the city, the likelier they are to support Zohran Mamdani. The split has shaped the race — and highlighted a potential strain on a Mamdani mayoralty.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 3d
"An all-star lineup of podcasters & YouTube impresarios has taken Trump to task in recent months on everything from immigration & Israel to free speech & Jeffrey Epstein. The list includes Joe Rogan, Theo Von, Andrew Schulz & Shawn Ryan ..."

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Pod man out: Trump's support among influential podcasters is waning
Some of the podcasters who hosted Trump ahead of last year's election are breaking with him now on key issues like deportations and the war in Gaza.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 5d
"It is an intensification that Democrats welcome at a moment when they lack party leadership, even as some say his trademark caution is still getting the better of him."

via @natashakorecki.bsky.social @jonallendc.bsky.social and @carolelee.bsky.social

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With a Democratic Party leadership vacuum, Obama steps up his criticism of Trump
Obama's recent public comments came after private conversations with allies about whether he should speak out more, according to people familiar with the discussions.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 8d
"U.S. companies shed 32,000 jobs in September, according to the payroll processing company ADP, a surprising decline that adds to growing concerns about the rapidly weakening labor market."

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U.S. companies shed 32,000 jobs in September in latest sign of labor market weakness
ADP may be the only jobs data reported this week. The government shutdown means that the Bureau of Labor Statistics is closed and unable to publish the official government jobs report.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 8d
"A WH official said it’ll be hard for Democrats to defend why they’re not agreeing to a “clean” funding bill to keep the government open. A 2nd WH official noted Trump held two health care-related events Tuesday, related to drug prices & pediatric cancer"

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U.S. government shuts down as Trump and Congress fail to reach a funding deal
It's unclear how long the shutdown will last, with the parties nowhere near an agreement. Democrats want health care money, while Republicans insist they won't be held "hostage.”
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 8d
Federal employees are told to brace for a shutdown — and blame Democrats

The memo is unsigned

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Federal employees are told to brace for a shutdown — and blame Democrats
In a highly partisan memo, agencies told workers that "Trump opposes a government shutdown" and that any lapse in funds would be because of "Congressional Democrats."
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 10d
"The scenes at the Ryder Cup were unrecognizable from golf’s genteel archetype ... the Bethpage Black Course descended this weekend into a bearpit of personal insults, vulgar chanting & — in one instance — a beer thrown at the wife of star Rory McIlroy"

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American fans' abuse leaves Europe dismayed despite Ryder Cup victory
Team Europe triumphed 15-13 despite a late comeback from the United States. But the vitriol from some supporters in New York has caused uproar.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 10d
Pirates players had a request denied to repaint the batters eye to see the ball better. They lamented a lack of game planning resources available to other teams

“We laugh at all of this [expletive] behind closed doors,” one player said

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Analysis: The 2025 Pirates never had a chance, and the players knew it
Pirates players allowed their heads to sink low in disgust after heading back into the visitor’s clubhouse on opening day at loanDepot Park. The...
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 12d
NEW: Economic anxiety grows, creating new political liability for Trump/GOP

Job market is shrinking. Prices rise. Dems see opportunity to unify a fractured party. But Repubs are confident sentiment will soon swing

w/ @sahilkapur.bsky.social + @spettypi.bsky.social

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Economic anxiety grows under Trump, creating a new political liability for the GOP
Democrats are eager to hammer Trump on the economy, where his polling is at its lowest point. But Republicans are confident economic sentiment is about to turn in their favor.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 14d
BREAKING: DOJ indicts former FBI Director James Comey, charging him with false statements and obstruction.

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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted
President Donald Trump suggested in a recent social media post that Attorney General Pam Bondi should prosecute Comey and other prominent critics like Sen. Adam Schiff.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 19d
The Trump-nominated federal prosecutor in charge of pursuing mortgage fraud allegations against NYAG Letitia James resigned Friday after President Donald Trump called for his ouster.

More >>>

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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 19d
In recent weeks:

— U.S. strikes 3 boats in the Caribbean the Trump admin says were smuggling drugs
— U.S. military build up in the region
— Trump demands Venezuela "immediately accept" the return of Venezuelans in the U.S. "OR THE PRICE YOU PAY WILL BE INCALCULABLE!"
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U.S. Military Buildup in Caribbean Signals Broader Campaign Against Venezuela
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 19d
W/ Michael Kosnar, @thekellyo.bsky.social and @ryanjreilly.com

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'No evidence' found yet of ties between Charlie Kirk's shooting and left-wing groups, officials say
Three people familiar with the federal probe into Kirk’s assassination told NBC News that investigators have yet to find a link between the alleged shooter and left-wing groups.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 19d
New: The federal probe of Charlie Kirk’s killing has yet to find a link between Tyler Robinson & LW groups, per 3 sources familiar

“Every indication so far is that this was one guy who did one really bad thing because he found Kirk’s ideology personally offensive”

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'No evidence' found yet of ties between Charlie Kirk's shooting and left-wing groups, officials say
Three people familiar with the federal probe into Kirk’s assassination told NBC News that investigators have yet to find a link between the alleged shooter and left-wing groups.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 20d
A must-read on Trump spending more time enjoying the fun parts of being president this term

He's attending far more sporting events, keyed in on presidential decor & remaking the White House

Meanwhile, Vance's portfolio grows

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Renovations, royal parties and sports: Trump relishes the perks of being president
Amid tariff deals and peace talks, Trump makes time for pursuits that are, well, pretty fun.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 20d
New: Trump admin's effort to target left-wing groups faces hurdles

w/ @jonallendc.bsky.social + @ryanjreilly.com

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Trump administration faces hurdles in targeting left-wing groups, experts say
Trump declared that he had designated antifa as a "major terrorist organization," but it's not clear whether the announcement carries any legal significance, according to experts.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 22d
"What’s at stake is nothing less than control of the highest court in the most important swing state in the country."

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Why a Pennsylvania Court Election This November Could Matter in 2028
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 23d
“It should have been one or the other,” Florio said. “At this point, the league should tell him he has to resign from Fox or sell his interest in the Raiders.”

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Tom Brady in the Raiders' coaches' booth could be a problem for the NFL
Brady, in his role as a Fox commentator, attends production meetings for games he announces and meets with coaches and players. Some worry this gives the Raiders an advantage.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 23d
Shapiro called out "some from the dark corners of the internet all the way to the Oval Office" who "want to cherry-pick" political violence to condemn

+ he told @newsjul.bsky.social DJT "needs to stop" using Kirk's death to "undermine people's constitutional rights"

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Gov. Josh Shapiro criticizes 'selective condemnation' of political violence
The Pennsylvania governor said that "some from the dark corners of the internet all the way to the Oval Office want to cherry-pick" which political violence incidents they condemn.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 23d
From a CBS News poll on the NYC mayoral race

Mamdani is +51 with voters who moved to NYC within the last 10 years

Mamdani is +19 with voters who moved to NYC more than 10 years ago

And Mamdani is +7 with voters who were born in NYC
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Kabir K. @kabirkhanna.bsky.social · 23d
And two thirds of newer residents — those who moved to NYC within last 10 years — pick Mamdani, while margin's smaller among longer-term residents

Moved in last 10 years:
68% Mamdani
17% Cuomo
7% Sliwa

>10 years ago:
49% Mamdani
30% Cuomo
9% Sliwa

Born in NYC:
35% Mamdani
28% Cuomo
21% Sliwa

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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 24d
New: How Charlie Kirk went from a teenage activist to MAGA's "five-tool player"

With insights from both allies and critics

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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 27d
NEW: Spencer Cox steps into a national healing role after Charlie Kirk's assassination

A senior WH official told @nbcnews.com they felt Cox has done a “tremendously good job”

w/ @natashakorecki.bsky.social, Matt Dixon + @jonallendc.bsky.social

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox steps into a national healing role after Charlie Kirk assassination
The Republican governor has a long history of trying to bring down the temperature in politics, before his latest test under tragic circumstances.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · Sep 8
“It’s either me or him,” Bessent said to Malik. “You tell me who’s getting the fuck out of here.”

“Or,” he added, “we could go outside.”

“To do what?” asked Pulte. “To talk?”

“No,” Bessent replied. “I’m going to fucking beat your ass.”

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‘I’m Gonna Punch You in Your F--king Face’: Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival
The Treasury secretary's quiet tensions with housing finance chief Bill Pulte exploded at a private dinner last week.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · Sep 8
On Tammany Trump and the messy effort to consolidate New York's mayoral race

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'He's one of us': How Trump is trying to influence New York's mayoral race
President Donald Trump and his allies want to consolidate the mayoral field to take down Zohran Mamdani. It’s getting messy.
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Allan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · Sep 6
DOJ says names of two associates Epstein wired $100k and $250k to should stay secret

"The Justice Department request came after NBC News asked a federal judge to unseal the names of two people Epstein paid and helped protect from prosecution."

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DOJ says names of two associates Epstein wired $100k and $250k to should stay secret
The Justice Department request came after NBC News asked a federal judge to unseal the names of two people Epstein paid and helped protect from prosecution.
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