Bette
@betteforeyes.bsky.social
Retired software developer. Avid duplicate bridge player including tournament play. Like to follow current events.
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“Rep. Eric Swalwell sues housing official [Bill Pulte] who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics” 11/25/25 www.cbsnews.com/news/eric-sw...
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
www.cbsnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 AM
“Rep. Eric Swalwell sues housing official [Bill Pulte] who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics” 11/25/25 www.cbsnews.com/news/eric-sw...
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's relative detained by ICE www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's relative detained by ICE
The mother of Leavitt's nephew is subject to deportation, sources said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's relative detained by ICE www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
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Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
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Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
The contrast between him and Pete Hegseth or Trump couldn’t be larger
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
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The dismissal of Trump’s retribution prosecution against former FBI Director James Comey is more than just the dismissal of a botched case – it’s the federal judiciary standing up for basic Constitutional principles.
@legalafmtn.bsky.social
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Trump DOJ gets RUDE AWAKENING in ULTIMATE REBUKE from Courts
YouTube video by Legal AF
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November 26, 2025 at 6:26 AM
The dismissal of Trump’s retribution prosecution against former FBI Director James Comey is more than just the dismissal of a botched case – it’s the federal judiciary standing up for basic Constitutional principles.
@legalafmtn.bsky.social
youtu.be/wsbNtLWEptc?...
@legalafmtn.bsky.social
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Sending love to the folks in St. Paul and everyone who is fighting back against ICE. Chicago is with you.
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Sending love to the folks in St. Paul and everyone who is fighting back against ICE. Chicago is with you.
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JUST IN:
Eric Swalwell is suing Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, accusing him of violating privacy laws.
Let’s go‼️
Eric Swalwell is suing Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, accusing him of violating privacy laws.
Let’s go‼️
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
JUST IN:
Eric Swalwell is suing Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, accusing him of violating privacy laws.
Let’s go‼️
Eric Swalwell is suing Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, accusing him of violating privacy laws.
Let’s go‼️
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Beautifully stated Dr D
Thank you Madam Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi
You stood in high heels for over 8 hours for DACA
You were key to pass the Affordable Care Act
And
"ALWAYS for the CHILDREN "
And
"WE DON'T AGOGNIZE WE ORGANIZE "
Thank you Madam Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi
You stood in high heels for over 8 hours for DACA
You were key to pass the Affordable Care Act
And
"ALWAYS for the CHILDREN "
And
"WE DON'T AGOGNIZE WE ORGANIZE "
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Beautifully stated Dr D
Thank you Madam Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi
You stood in high heels for over 8 hours for DACA
You were key to pass the Affordable Care Act
And
"ALWAYS for the CHILDREN "
And
"WE DON'T AGOGNIZE WE ORGANIZE "
Thank you Madam Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi
You stood in high heels for over 8 hours for DACA
You were key to pass the Affordable Care Act
And
"ALWAYS for the CHILDREN "
And
"WE DON'T AGOGNIZE WE ORGANIZE "
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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The corporate propaganda machine colluding with the Trump propaganda machine to lie to the American people about Thanksgiving.
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The corporate propaganda machine colluding with the Trump propaganda machine to lie to the American people about Thanksgiving.
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It's so confusing ... ICE agents are acting like criminals, and criminals are posing as ICE agents.
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It's so confusing ... ICE agents are acting like criminals, and criminals are posing as ICE agents.
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Sandwich Guy jurors had a question for the court: “How is injury different from bodily harm?”
After some debate, Judge Nichols told them that "injury" and "bodily harm" mean the same thing.
“Good luck with the continued deliberations," he said.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
After some debate, Judge Nichols told them that "injury" and "bodily harm" mean the same thing.
“Good luck with the continued deliberations," he said.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury chews over fate of 'sandwich guy,' who became a D.C. hero after chucking a sub at a federal officer
Defense attorney Sabrina Shroff told the jury that "a footlong from Subway could not and certainly did not inflict bodily harm."
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Sandwich Guy jurors had a question for the court: “How is injury different from bodily harm?”
After some debate, Judge Nichols told them that "injury" and "bodily harm" mean the same thing.
“Good luck with the continued deliberations," he said.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
After some debate, Judge Nichols told them that "injury" and "bodily harm" mean the same thing.
“Good luck with the continued deliberations," he said.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Also:
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November 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
#CAVoteYesProp50
YES YES YES ON PROP 50 IN CA
YES YES YES TO RETAIN IN PA!
YES TO SHERILL IN NJ!
YES TO SPANBERGER IN VA!
Also:
NO NO NO TO ISSUE 1 IN MAINE!
YES YES YES ON PROP 50 IN CA
YES YES YES TO RETAIN IN PA!
YES TO SHERILL IN NJ!
YES TO SPANBERGER IN VA!
Also:
NO NO NO TO ISSUE 1 IN MAINE!
What can be Worse?
"Videos show officers pulling the protesters away from the fence surrounding the ICE building and cutting through chains that protesters had put around the front gates. Officers pepper-sprayed protesters and fired crowd-control munitions at them.
"Videos show officers pulling the protesters away from the fence surrounding the ICE building and cutting through chains that protesters had put around the front gates. Officers pepper-sprayed protesters and fired crowd-control munitions at them.
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
What can be Worse?
"Videos show officers pulling the protesters away from the fence surrounding the ICE building and cutting through chains that protesters had put around the front gates. Officers pepper-sprayed protesters and fired crowd-control munitions at them.
"Videos show officers pulling the protesters away from the fence surrounding the ICE building and cutting through chains that protesters had put around the front gates. Officers pepper-sprayed protesters and fired crowd-control munitions at them.
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Democrats support economic progress and investing in good paying, clean energy jobs while Republicans struggle to explain why the federal government gave billionaires tax cuts. Voters are paying attention heading into Election Day.
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Debate over energy costs fuels clear divide in New Jersey, Virginia governor's races
Climbing monthly electricity bills, a growing stressor on U.S. families as demand surges for energy, have emerged as a significant issue in the nation’s only two elections for governor this year and a...
abcnews.go.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Democrats support economic progress and investing in good paying, clean energy jobs while Republicans struggle to explain why the federal government gave billionaires tax cuts. Voters are paying attention heading into Election Day.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wir...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wir...
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Tomorrow starts the trial of the century. 🥴
November 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Tomorrow starts the trial of the century. 🥴
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@carmitage.bsky.social has been advocating for this. He even as scripts! ICE harassing voters can be added in. We all have to call!
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November 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
@carmitage.bsky.social has been advocating for this. He even as scripts! ICE harassing voters can be added in. We all have to call!
cmarmitage.substack.com/p/5-phone-ca...
cmarmitage.substack.com/p/5-phone-ca...
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If ICE agents begins harassing voters on the way to vote on Tuesday, we need local prosecutors to charge the ICE officers with state law crimes. We need to send a message for 2026 that they will be swiftly arrested.
November 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If ICE agents begins harassing voters on the way to vote on Tuesday, we need local prosecutors to charge the ICE officers with state law crimes. We need to send a message for 2026 that they will be swiftly arrested.
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Kamala Harris: "I don't know if we can trust what's coming out of the DOJ right now. And that pains me to say that."
October 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Kamala Harris: "I don't know if we can trust what's coming out of the DOJ right now. And that pains me to say that."
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Unpaid soldiers at a food bank is on-brand for the Republicans, who thinks our vets are "suckers and losers" in Trump's words.
Trump issued the order after footage of soldiers lining up at a food bank went viral online.
Pentagon Pete Gets Trump Order to Pay Troops Despite Shutdown
Trump issued the order after footage of soldiers lining up at a food bank went viral online.
trib.al
October 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Unpaid soldiers at a food bank is on-brand for the Republicans, who thinks our vets are "suckers and losers" in Trump's words.
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DANIELS: Should the next Democratic president be a little bit more involved with the DOJ than Democrats have been in the past?
KAMALA HARRIS: No president should think of the DOJ as being their personal attorney
KAMALA HARRIS: No president should think of the DOJ as being their personal attorney
October 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
DANIELS: Should the next Democratic president be a little bit more involved with the DOJ than Democrats have been in the past?
KAMALA HARRIS: No president should think of the DOJ as being their personal attorney
KAMALA HARRIS: No president should think of the DOJ as being their personal attorney
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it actually offends me how sloppy and careless they are. anyone who’s ever been laid off knows the panic you feel when it happens. and while obviously it’s good that they backtracked, these are people’s fucking LIVELIHOODS they’re messing with.
Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error
www.nytimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
it actually offends me how sloppy and careless they are. anyone who’s ever been laid off knows the panic you feel when it happens. and while obviously it’s good that they backtracked, these are people’s fucking LIVELIHOODS they’re messing with.
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Stephen Colbert may have been fired by CBS, but he’s making it very clear that he’s not done with his presidential nemesis yet.
Fired Stephen Colbert Hits Back at Donald Trump With Three Profane Words
“I absolutely love that Colbert got fired,” Trump posted after the bombshell late-night news.
trib.al
July 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Stephen Colbert may have been fired by CBS, but he’s making it very clear that he’s not done with his presidential nemesis yet.
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The clean-up on Aisle Lolita continues not to be going well, it seems
July 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The clean-up on Aisle Lolita continues not to be going well, it seems
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Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"