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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 11h

I think the Dems will have a deep bench in '28 and many new faces

Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 11h

10.1 IRS began agency-wide furlough under a revised contingency plan, pausing nearly 50% of its federal workforce amid the government shutdown

[Yet still he's building a $200mil ballroom & offering a suspended wrestling $100mil for cage match on WH lawn & $400mil plane]

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IRS furloughs nearly half of its workforce due to government shutdown

The Senate failed Wednesday to approve spending plans to reopen the government.

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 13h

Katie Porter, a Dem running for Cali Gov, left an interview w CBS News after being questioned about appealing to Donald Trump's supporters, calling the inquiries 'argumentative'

[RELUCTANT TO BITE ON THIS AS IT IS BEING PUSHED HARD FROM THE RIGHT & BARI WEISS]

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California governor candidate Katie Porter cuts off interview after testy Trump exchange

Former Rep. Katie Porter, a Democratic candidate for California governor, grew visibly frustrated during an interview with CBS Sacramento after repeated questions about whether she would need support ...

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 13h

DoN Jr. said that he no longer watches Fox News. His announcement comes after his father, President Donald Trump, criticized the network for airing an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

[TRAGICALLY, NO ONE--INC'G SR--CARE WHAT HE THINKS: WE GOT OVER FOX LONG AGO]

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Donald Trump Jr. Swears Off 'RINO Network' Fox News

Donald Trump Jr. said Monday that he no longer watches Fox News. His announcement comes after his father, President Donald Trump, criticized the network for airing an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly (D...

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kate conger @kateconger.com · 16h

Jonathan Rinderknecht, a white man, was charged with starting the Palisades Fire. But on X, the company's news summary tab shows a photo of a black man.

Screenshot depicting posts on X, one showing the suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire, a white man. The X news tab reports on the suspect's arrest, but shows a photo of a black man instead.

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 13h

Damn, I'll have to catch the next bus. Or the one after that.

Ivana Newgrave @ivananewgrave.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently, I’ve missed the rescheduled rapture also…

a group of people are flying through a blue sky with their arms outstretched

ALT: a group of people are flying through a blue sky with their arms outstretched

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thewakan.bsky.social @thewakan.bsky.social · 15h

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 6d

This was always the plan.

Project 2025 was Donald Trump's blueprint to seize unchecked power within the federal government and restrict Americans' freedoms. And he is implementing it right in front of our eyes.

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 13h

Possibly

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 21h

The future of our state is at stake. NJ needs a governor who'll prioritize our safety, our economy, and our health.
Mikie Sherrill has the plan and the courage to get it done. She'll invest in our public schools, our mass transit system, & all of our communities!
#VoteNJ

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15h

Reverend David Black, other faith leaders, journalists, and protestors have joined a class action lawsuit alleging ICE violated their First Amendment rights during protests outside a detention center.

The brutality of this regime is on full display.

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 13h

Democratic Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego held a press conference outside House Speaker Mike Johnson's office, criticizing his handling of the government shutdown and the delay in swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

EPSTEIN!!! EPSTEIN!!! EPSTEIN!!!

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Kelly, Gallego confront Speaker Johnson outside his office

Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) got in a confrontation Wednesday with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) after they staged a surprise press gaggle outside his office to highlight thei...

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 13h

Donald Trump criticized Fox News for featuring Democratic Senator Mark Kelly discussing healthcare during a government shutdown, stating the network is "too left-wing" for him.

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Trump Criticizes Fox News for Airing Democrat Senator on Shutdown

President Donald Trump attacked Fox News and its White House correspondent, Peter Doocy, for hosting Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) for an interview about the government shutdown, telling the TV network to “g...

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 13h

Oh count on that

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LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 16h

It's weird that Republicans wanted Hillary Clinton locked up for "running a child sex ring in a pizza parlor basement," yet when Trump and Epstein literally ran a child sex ring out of Mar-a-Lago, they don't see the problem.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

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My 2 Cents @provokediscussion.bsky.social · 15h

Projective GOP

LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 16h

It's weird that Republicans wanted Hillary Clinton locked up for "running a child sex ring in a pizza parlor basement," yet when Trump and Epstein literally ran a child sex ring out of Mar-a-Lago, they don't see the problem.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 15h

"Angry white mobs" always burn shit down

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Angry Racist White People Will Always Target Innocent Black People!

YouTube video by TabithaSpeaksPolitics

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 15h

Another white kid doing some stupid racist shit

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Crying wolf: Something is clearly going on with this young man and I hope he gets help.

YouTube video by TizzyEnt

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Raffi Melkonian @rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social · 15h

Pleased to note that we got a great decision yesterday in a case we are helping the Institute for Justice in here in Houston. I’m proud to play a small part in helping IJ fight this thing.

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Appeals Court Orders Harris County to Return Over $40,000 Seized in Civil Asset Forfeiture Case

The court held that evidence of a crime associated with the money was insufficient.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: "This president is unstable, unhinged, a double-minded individual that quite frankly is a threat to our democracy. It's certainly not the first time that Donald Trump has called for the arresting of a Black man unjustly."

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 15h

"The president does not have PLENARY authority over the military"

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud and CNN edited that part out loud

Mjkwho @mjkwho.bsky.social · 17h

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 15h

"The president does not have PLENARY authority over the military"

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud and CNN edited that part out loud

Kålle @kolle.bsky.social · 17h

From an other thing:
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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 17h

This is really funny

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MAGA Mega Mad over Bad Bunny Bowl

YouTube video by Josh Johnson

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Kate @gaylekate.bsky.social · 17h

TX Nat Guard arrived n Illinois...deployed by Trump, despite opposition from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

[WATCHING GUYS DEPLANE I WOULD POINT OUT THAT SEVERAL WERE HISPANIC & MANY WERE CHUBBERS, CAUSE THEY FROM TX WHERE CHUBBERS RULE]

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Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago to help protect federal agents

Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago to assist in protecting federal agents and property, despite ongoing legal challenges.

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