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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1h

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1h

Stephen Miller glitched mid-CNN interview defending Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard, claiming Trump had “plenary authority” before freezing on air. Hours later, AOC mocked him as a “4’10″ troll” and “clown.” When Fox made him watch it live, he lashed out, as she laughed online.

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BlueCrew community 💙💙 @libertyovergov.bsky.social · 1h

Immigrants deserve dignity, not fear. ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻

#AbolishICE #HumanRights #CommunityPower #NoHumanIsIllegal #Resist #BlueCrew

A large roadside billboard displays a bold message in black capital letters reading “FUCK ICE,” with smaller text below stating “THIS COMMUNITY FIGHTS BACK.” The sign stands on a tall metal structure near an industrial area with power lines, a yellow trailer, and warehouses in the background.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 9h

Move over, Bad Bunny — MAGA’s now melting down over Zach Bryan. The country rocker dropped a new track on the fallout from ICE raids, sparking outrage from Trump supporters. His lyrics hit on police and immigration crackdowns, echoing backlash to Trump’s ICE ops.

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Zach Bryan sparks controversy with new music that mentions ICE raids

Zach Bryan released new music on Friday, sharing a post on Instagram in which he is heard singing about ICE raids.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 13h

Gas station clerk Narendra Byrapuneni became a local hero after giving protesters water, milk, & supplies when federal agents tear-gassed crowds in Brighton Park, Chicago — Illinois. The 29-year-old IT worker said he “just wanted to help people in pain,” earning community praise for his compassion.

Brighton Park Gas Station Clerk Cheered After Giving Out Supplies To Protesters Tear-Gassed By Feds

Gas station employee Narendra Byrapuneni helped protesters who sought refuge in his Brighton Park store Saturday after federal agents hit them with tear gas near the site where Border Patrol agents sh...

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 15h

ICE plans to hire contractors to monitor social media 24/7—scanning X, TikTok & Facebook to target people for deportation. Data will feed into an ICE database built by Palantir, founded by Trump ally Peter Thiel. Another Trump power grab on your 1st Amendment—wake up, America.

ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.

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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 17h

Republican politicians are raising costs and making health insurance out of reach for millions. This is why we fight.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 17h

Sen. Schiff listed key questions Bondi dodged—on Trump’s Qatari plane, DOJ’s Epstein file flag, the Homan probe, Comey charges, and antitrust firings. When asked if she’d seen Epstein’s alleged evidence of Trump with minors, her silence said everything—it was a quiet yes.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

Trump’s order to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago is illegal, immoral, and must be stopped by the courts. ICE is already wreaking havoc in our communities. Let’s call this what it is: an invasion by out-of-state troops coming here only with the purpose of tormenting Chicagoans.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 20h

A draft Trump White House memo claims furloughed federal workers aren’t guaranteed pay during the shutdown—but that’s false. Under the 2019 Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, they’re legally entitled to full back pay once funding resumes. The memo misinterprets the law.

Trump administration argues furloughed federal workers aren't guaranteed back pay

A draft White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't automatically entitled to back pay, and Congress may have to pass a law to grant it.

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Colin Oreilly @colin0reilly.bsky.social · 20h

Pam Bondi seems drunk during her testimony today, can we get a sobriety test on her? 🤷 🍺 🍷 👮

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 22h

Chapter 7 bankruptcies are up 15% from 2024, credit-card delinquencies have hit Great Recession levels, and consumer confidence keeps falling. For the first time since 2021, the unemployed outnumber job openings as foreclosures surge in Trump’s struggling economy.

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Foreclosures are surging as U.S. homeowners grapple with rising costs

A growing number of Americans, squeezed by inflation and elevated interest rates, face the risk of losing their home in foreclosure.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

61% of Americans oppose Trump’s plan to deploy active-duty troops in U.S. cities, & 58% reject his push to send the National Guard. When three in five Americans agree on anything, that’s a political loser. Nearly two-thirds of independents also oppose Trump’s idea of using the military on U.S. soil.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Bodycam video shows a Border Patrol agent saying “Do something, b––” before shooting Marimar Martinez, 30, five times in Brighton Park, her lawyer says. The footage contradicts claims she drove at officers. Martinez and co-defendant Anthony Ruiz were released as protests erupted.

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorn...

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Greta Thunberg was freed after being imprisoned in Israel for joining a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. She and 170 others were deported to Greece after reports of harsh detention. In Athens, she condemned Israel’s actions and called Gaza’s suffering a genocide.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Trump said he’ll “speak to the DOJ” about possibly pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell after the Supreme Court rejected her appeal—drawing outrage given her sex-trafficking conviction and Trump’s Epstein ties. He also claimed Diddy asked him for a pardon.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

“Trump’s Overreach Meets Resistance: Illinois, the Courts, and the Power of the People”

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

I couldn’t find the “Masked Gaza protester” segment, and will keep digging around - but this pattern of recycled masked “guests” just proves Fox News’ total lack of credibility — staging interviews with the same guy in different disguises. 😂🎭

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

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Former Antifa member dishes on movement’s ideology — www.foxnews.com/video/638106...

‘I kinda laughed’: Former Mexican mafia member says supposed motive to stab Derek Chauvin doesn’t add up — www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/05/i...

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Former Antifa member dishes on movement’s ideology | Fox News Video

An Antifa whistleblower, identified only as Eric, speaks out about the movement and its ideologies on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

“Fox News’ Masked Mystery Man: Internet Suspects Frequent Guest Robert J. O’Neill Behind Multiple Disguised Interviews”

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

In a blow to Trump & Kristi Noem, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson created “ICE-FREE ZONES” citywide—blocking federal agents from using city property for raids & urging private owners to do the same. “We will rein in this out-of-control administration,” he said.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs order prohibiting use of city property for immigration enforcement

Johnson's executive order prohibits ICE and other federal agencies from using city property for civil immigration enforcement, and provides protection for private property refusing access to those age...

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago journalists are suing DHS and ICE over force against reporters. ICE is accused of making fake 911 calls and filing false reports to provoke Chicago police. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal, upholding her 20-year sentence.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

📢 REMINDER: Protect Free Speech – Oct 18!

Join nationwide protests Friday, Oct 18 to defend your First Amendment rights and push back against tyranny. Bring your voice, signs, and solidarity.

🔗 nokings.org

🗓️ Coast to coast—freedom survives when we defend it.

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