Pepper
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"The deployment is on track to exceed $600 million at the one-year mark, in August.
“Despite that significant investment of taxpayer dollars, the National Guard has been unable to identify any measurable public safety outcomes attributable to their presence...”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
“Despite that significant investment of taxpayer dollars, the National Guard has been unable to identify any measurable public safety outcomes attributable to their presence...”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Democrats criticize cost of National Guard deployment in D.C. and its results in new report
The Trump administration deployed National Guard members in August. More than 2,000 are still in Washington.
www.nbcnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
"The deployment is on track to exceed $600 million at the one-year mark, in August.
“Despite that significant investment of taxpayer dollars, the National Guard has been unable to identify any measurable public safety outcomes attributable to their presence...”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
“Despite that significant investment of taxpayer dollars, the National Guard has been unable to identify any measurable public safety outcomes attributable to their presence...”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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The SAVE Act sounds harmless, but it lets politicians kick eligible Americans off the rolls if they can’t dig up passports or birth certificates. Millions of citizens, especially young people and voters of color, could be denied a ballot over paperwork. #sheshed
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 AM
The SAVE Act sounds harmless, but it lets politicians kick eligible Americans off the rolls if they can’t dig up passports or birth certificates. Millions of citizens, especially young people and voters of color, could be denied a ballot over paperwork. #sheshed
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Christopher Moynihan, 35, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge in a hearing in Clinton, New York, prosecutors said, and will be sentenced in April.
“Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live …
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
“Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live …
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries
Christopher Moynihan pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge over threats last October to kill congressman
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Christopher Moynihan, 35, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge in a hearing in Clinton, New York, prosecutors said, and will be sentenced in April.
“Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live …
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
“Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live …
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
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Caturday Friends #12
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@nomoretyranny.bsky.social
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February 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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This is a great explanation for why friends and family who have chosen lies and the cult and the propaganda and the racism/bigotry feels like such a betrayal on a personal level
We all know these people - their bed has been made
We all know these people - their bed has been made
February 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
This is a great explanation for why friends and family who have chosen lies and the cult and the propaganda and the racism/bigotry feels like such a betrayal on a personal level
We all know these people - their bed has been made
We all know these people - their bed has been made
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THIS is exactly why international fascists & enemies of democracy want to open up European media for corporate or billionaire takeover - the VERY factors that destroyed media in the US, in Russia, in Hungary & so many other dictatorships.
I worry “pro-business” EU messaging can be CODE for this.
I worry “pro-business” EU messaging can be CODE for this.
"The American media makes things that are abnormal seem normal. The European press doesn’t do that. So you’ll see when they report on Trump’s rambling Davos speech, they will say it made no sense. In the US press, you’ll just see excerpts and an attempt to sanitize it." — @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
Anne Applebaum on Trump's betrayal of Europe
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen."
www.publicnotice.co
February 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
THIS is exactly why international fascists & enemies of democracy want to open up European media for corporate or billionaire takeover - the VERY factors that destroyed media in the US, in Russia, in Hungary & so many other dictatorships.
I worry “pro-business” EU messaging can be CODE for this.
I worry “pro-business” EU messaging can be CODE for this.
www.instagram.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Let’s go Maryland’s Fifth!
January 6 was the worst day of my life. But the threat of Donald Trump didn’t end when the mob left the Capitol.
That’s why I’m running for Congress: to defend this country, with the full constitutional authority of Congress.
I’m Harry Dunn. And I’m ready to finish the job.
That’s why I’m running for Congress: to defend this country, with the full constitutional authority of Congress.
I’m Harry Dunn. And I’m ready to finish the job.
Done Waiting
YouTube video by Harry Dunn
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Let’s go Maryland’s Fifth!
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SORKIN: Are you recommending the case against Powell continue?
MORENO: As a senator, I should not weigh in on criminal investigations
S: Do you believe Trump should weigh in on investigations?
M: Every president has opinions
S: But you just said that as a senator you shouldn't have an opinion!
MORENO: As a senator, I should not weigh in on criminal investigations
S: Do you believe Trump should weigh in on investigations?
M: Every president has opinions
S: But you just said that as a senator you shouldn't have an opinion!
February 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
SORKIN: Are you recommending the case against Powell continue?
MORENO: As a senator, I should not weigh in on criminal investigations
S: Do you believe Trump should weigh in on investigations?
M: Every president has opinions
S: But you just said that as a senator you shouldn't have an opinion!
MORENO: As a senator, I should not weigh in on criminal investigations
S: Do you believe Trump should weigh in on investigations?
M: Every president has opinions
S: But you just said that as a senator you shouldn't have an opinion!
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Paula White-Cain at the Natl Prayer Breakfast: "We give thanks for a president who understands that faith is not a private afterthought but a public good. A president who is not merely spoken about faith, but has acted to protect it ... I've seen his compassion when no one is looking."
February 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Paula White-Cain at the Natl Prayer Breakfast: "We give thanks for a president who understands that faith is not a private afterthought but a public good. A president who is not merely spoken about faith, but has acted to protect it ... I've seen his compassion when no one is looking."
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The Jim-to-camera expression by the non-Brody King guy around second 28 made me LOL very hard.
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The Jim-to-camera expression by the non-Brody King guy around second 28 made me LOL very hard.
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hell ain’t half full.
Rep. Ben Cline at the National Prayer Breakfast: "We are reminded that leadership is not only about policy and power, but about character, conscience, and the recognition that all authority that all authority is ultimately accountable to God. We are honored to welcome President Bukele."
February 5, 2026 at 1:58 PM
hell ain’t half full.
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Trump at Natl Prayer Breakfast: "I never get a fair break from the fake news, which is back there. That's a lot of fake news. Last time I was having a lot of fun, we had 60,000 people & I'm talking about the fact I will never make it to heaven. I was being funny... I think I probably should make it"
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Trump at Natl Prayer Breakfast: "I never get a fair break from the fake news, which is back there. That's a lot of fake news. Last time I was having a lot of fun, we had 60,000 people & I'm talking about the fact I will never make it to heaven. I was being funny... I think I probably should make it"
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He’s negotiating down with himself. He’s bargaining against his own leverage.
Schumer: "There should be no masks, except in the most unusual of circumstances -- you know, some guy was put up by a terrorist group or something"
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
He’s negotiating down with himself. He’s bargaining against his own leverage.
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D. Trump is a lier for saying democrats cheat the only one that cheats is D. Trump when it comes to voting but then D. Trump lies about everything!
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
D. Trump is a lier for saying democrats cheat the only one that cheats is D. Trump when it comes to voting but then D. Trump lies about everything!
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2 wonderful people that where killed by ICE Trumps military time to take D. Trump down now!
February 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
2 wonderful people that where killed by ICE Trumps military time to take D. Trump down now!
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Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast: "I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat. I really don't. *crowd groans* I know we have some here today. I don't know why they're here, because they certainly don't give us their vote ... they cheat."
February 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast: "I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat. I really don't. *crowd groans* I know we have some here today. I don't know why they're here, because they certainly don't give us their vote ... they cheat."
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I am so proud of these 2 young men, (known as The Brothers), giving up normal teen life, to make a difference!! Stay safe; stay strong Ben & Sam!! Our youth is amazing! 💙
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 AM
I am so proud of these 2 young men, (known as The Brothers), giving up normal teen life, to make a difference!! Stay safe; stay strong Ben & Sam!! Our youth is amazing! 💙
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