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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking to fill a void in a Democratic Party that suffered a devastating blow in November, losing all of the battleground states to Trump. Meanwhile, questions churn over Pritzker’s next political steps.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump
The two-term Democrat could be a 2028 presidential candidate. In the past week, he's appeared in Illinois, Washington and the national media standing up to the White House.
www.nbcnews.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
March 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The Oval Office meeting today between Trump and Zelensky “reeked of a planned attack,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes.

“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
February 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Many of Donald Trump’s actions appear senseless to onlookers, writes Jonathan Rauch. But there is a political strategy that explains exactly why he does what he does: patrimonialism. theatln.tc/ZLzRyGHe
February 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The dismantling of USAID has brought immense harm to its beneficiaries, writes Peter Wehner. "Patients have been told to leave refugee hospitals in Thailand. Soup kitchens that feed hundreds of thousands of people in Sudan have been closed."
The Cruel Attack on USAID
Trump’s assault on the aid agency poses a haunting question.
www.theatlantic.com
February 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump Administration's stance on migrants, and that he's following what he calls a "major crisis" with the initiation of mass deportation.
Pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology
In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump Administration's stance on migrants, and that he's following what he calls a "major crisi...
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Sen. Adam Schiff calls for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze.
Sen. Adam Schiff calls for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze
Schiff’s letter to multiple U.S. agencies comes after NBC News reported that federal firefighters were not considered exempt from the hiring freeze.
www.nbcnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Happy National Weatherperson’s Day! 🌀🌪️

Celebrating the MyRadar weather team and all the meteorologists and weather forecasters who keep us safe and informed, rain or shine!
February 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
NSA museum covered plaques honoring women and people of color, provoking an uproar
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Dashcam footage of the initial #Philadelphia crash. Reported: Plane took off in Philly and was climbing. At 1600 feet it suffered a catastrophic failure and it went straight down.
February 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Mayor Cherelle Parker provides an update on the Philadelphia plane crash.

An air ambulance carrying six people crashed near a mall in the northeast part of the city, the company that operates the aircraft said.
February 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.
National Science Foundation freezes payments in response to Trump's executive actions
The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.
www.npr.org
January 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Medical plane from NE Philly to Springfield, MO. Two pilots, two doctors, patient and family member dead. Multiple fires on the ground. It’s a super busy mall area, at 6:07pm on a Friday. Sounded like a missile. Waiting for numbers but reported fatalities on the ground; cars and houses on fire.
February 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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BREAKING NEWS: Allegedly there is another plane crash #Philadelphia #planecrash
January 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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DMV News Live has posted the following video on twitter of the plane crash in northeast Philadelphia
February 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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BREAKING: Philadelphia Police reported that there was a possible plane crash shortly after 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Mall.

This is a developing story.
Plane crash reported in Northeast Philadelphia
Police reported that there was a possible plane crash shortly after 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Mall.
www.inquirer.com
January 31, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Captain Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed a passenger plane in the Hudson River in 2009, said the crash in the Potomac River on Wednesday night came at an “exceptionally safe” moment in aviation history but showed “how vigilant we have to be.”
Sully, Pilot Famed for Miracle on Hudson Landing, Weighs in on DC Plane Crash
Chesley B. Sullenberger III said though flying was safer than ever, Wednesday’s crash showed the need for constant vigilance and learning from past errors.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The FDA has signed off on the first new type of pain reliever to be approved in more than two decades.
FDA approves first new type of pain medication in 25 years | CNN
A new pain relief drug, suzetrigine, is a prescription pill that’s taken every 12 hours after a larger starter dose. It will be sold under the brand name Journavx.
cnn.it
January 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Welcome to Skutt's Bluesky! 🌞 Here’s a peek at our Portland, Oregon headquarters, where the clear skies reflect our boundless creative spirit. Follow for behind-the-scenes looks, community inspiration, product updates, and more. Pottery lovers, ceramic artists—join us! #madeinaskutt #thrownonaskutt"
January 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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❄️Satellite imagery in @myradar.bsky.social showing the snow covered south!

Absolutely incredible!!
January 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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December 16, 2023 at 7:36 PM