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We know

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

This is so not normal. And so not right. And so unconstitutional. And if a Democratic president had the Governor of Illinois send IL national guard troops to Texas, @GregAbbott_TX would be having a meltdown.

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Daily Kos @dailykos.com · 1h

What’s happening in Chicago should terrify everyone.

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Trump's demands get more unhinged amid his war on Democrats

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed—ratcheting up his retribution campaign against his perceived enemies. "...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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augaboo.bsky.social @augaboo.bsky.social · 42m

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augaboo.bsky.social @augaboo.bsky.social · 4h

Why are Republicans such liars?

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Reuters @reuters.com · 4h

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Democratic bill to end US government shutdown failing in Senate; voting continues

A Democratic bill to fund the U.S. government and end a shutdown was falling short of the votes needed for passage in the Senate on Wednesday, as voting continued.

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augaboo.bsky.social @augaboo.bsky.social · 4h

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Popular Information @popular.info · 4h

The two companies that will operate the mine are South32 Limited and Trilogy Metals. Trump also announced that the U.S. will purchase a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals.

Paulson owns 14,326,996 shares of Trilogy Metals, about 8.7% of the company, making him the company’s third-largest shareholder.

Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire

On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s pre...

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Popular Information @popular.info · 4h

John Paulson has been hosting high-dollar fundraisers for Trump since 2016. On October 6, Trump returned the favor.

In a Presidential Memorandum, Trump announced that he was approving the construction of a road through the Alaskan wilderness that will allow for the mining of valuable minerals.

Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire

On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s pre...

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augaboo.bsky.social @augaboo.bsky.social · 4h

Real kurstian

augaboo.bsky.social @augaboo.bsky.social · 4h

Holy shit

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Itsm3j3ss @itsm3j3ss.bsky.social · 23h

It's interesting that Bondi can release records of former special counsel Jack Smith, but can't release the Epstein files. It's interesting how Bondi can indict Comey for a "supposed" lie, but not indict Homan for taking $50,000. DISBAR BONDI!

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augaboo.bsky.social @augaboo.bsky.social · 7h

Make Argentina great again

augaboo.bsky.social @augaboo.bsky.social · 8h