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Jude @judems.bsky.social · 4h

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 7h

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 1d

The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 1d

What are in the Epstein files that is worth keeping the government shutdown?

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

Anyone know what time the Epstein survivor press conference is tomorrow? @rokhanna.bsky.social ?

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Granny T @granny-t.bsky.social · 12h

Too bad it isn’t really Eminem. :-)

Fact Check: Eminem Did NOT Just Drop A Track Titled 'Fuck Donald Trump' -- AI Made It Two Months Earlier

Did rapper Eminem release a new track attacking President Donald Trump titled "Fuck Donald Trump' in September 2025? No, that's not true: The song was already several months old when a one-minute audi...

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 2d

This is an Epstein shutdown

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Granny T @granny-t.bsky.social · 12h

If Trump has “plenary power”, then I guess that means he can RELEASE the EPSTEIN files.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen Miller just said the quiet part out loud claiming that Trump has plenary authority when it comes to deploying troops. (Plenary means full authority.) After making the statement, he froze completely, like a deer in headlights. The video is worth watching.

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jeff computers @helldude.bsky.social · 1d

plenary authority over what Stephen?!? OVER WHAT STEPHEN

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Blanche Devereaux @gingerkap23.bsky.social · 1d

Miller oopsie doodled and said the quiet part out loud, talking about DT aka himself having “plenary authority”:

A plenary power or plenary authority is a complete and absolute power to take action on a particular issue, with no limitations

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 3d

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield just released this statement condemning Trump’s illegal attempts to deploy the National Guard in Portland.

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Miranda 🖤🤍💜 @doomscroling.bsky.social · 14h

"Oregon national guard serves 2 purposes. 1 to defend America and 2 to protect Oregonians. So by serving in this mission they would be protecting any protestors at the ice facility" is what Brigadier General Gronewold said, explaining what the deployment of the Oregon national guard would look like.

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💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

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Granny T @granny-t.bsky.social · 14h

Trump is going to do all kinds of crazy illegal, authoritarian stuff between now and October 18 because he is terrified of how massive the “No Kings Protests” will be.

We can’t let him or his hired thugs intimidate us.

We must protest peacefully everywhere.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15h

Despite strong objections from Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and the people of Chicago, the Trump regime is preparing to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago today.

If you are in Chicago and need guidance on how to interact with the Guard, here’s a helpful guide:
bit.ly/resistancetoolkit

Responding to Federal Occupying Forces

Click here for another version of this document optimized for readability and accessibility. Table of Contents (click to jump ahead) We the People are PISSED: statement/intro Situation Report: current...

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 15h

Donald Trump’s threats to jail Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson are what autocrats do — not American presidents.
In America, we uphold the rule of law. We don’t imprison our political opponents — we defend democracy. And I’ll keep fighting to make sure we always do.

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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 15h

#DV1 #ProudBlue
Wake up people, trump must be removed from office. A president calling for Gov Pritzker and others political opponents to be jailed should frighten everyone regardless of party. That is fascism.
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BREAKING: Trump Demands Arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor

Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens

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Pam Spaulding @pamspaulding.bsky.social · 15h

There it is...Trump calls for the arrest of the mayor of Chicago and Governor Pritzker.

So, for all the incrementalists in denial...are we there yet? 🤔
- Did we cross the line into authoritarianism yet?
- Is it fascism yet?
- Is he "joking"?

He & Stephen Miller want civil war.
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Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115338509988551290

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Karen Melchior @karmel80.bsky.social · 14h

Pritzker also responded on social media, saying: “I will not back down. Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?”

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Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor and Illinois governor as national guard arrives in city

President accused Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker of failing to protect Ice officers as troops deploy to Chicago

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Granny T @granny-t.bsky.social · 14h

Typical Trump sycophants, blaming Democrats for Trump’s incompetence.

Maddow Blog | Even now, Republicans are still struggling to remember who was president in 2020

One professor joked, “’Who was president in 2020?’ is the question of our time.” The number of Republicans who can't answer the question accurately is amazing.

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Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson is also accused of refusing to swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.), to further delay the vote on the release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Grijalva would be the 218th signature needed to force the vote, but she can’t sign until she’s sworn in. #OpDeathEaters

Arizona Democratic candidate Adelita Grijalva speaks to supporters after being declared the winner against Republican Daniel Butierez to fill the Congressional District 7 seat held by the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva in a special election Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)

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Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 1d

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a close Trump collaborator, is being called out by US lawmakers for keeping Congress in recess amid the 2025 government shutdown, an apparent move to stall a long-anticipated vote on releasing the Jeffrey #Epstein files. #OpDeathEaters

Speaker Mike Johnson is pictured alongside Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — all of whom have been named or referenced in connections to the Jeffrey Epstein network in public records or reporting.

Donald Trump Jr. is also present, long known to have maintained public ties and online interactions with Andrew Tate, a self-described influencer facing human-trafficking charges.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 1d

Speaker Mike Johnson is seen, in 2024, with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. all linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump Jr. is also present, known for his public and personal ties to Andrew Tate, who faces human-trafficking charges. #OpDeathEaters

Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 1d

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a close Trump collaborator, is being called out by US lawmakers for keeping Congress in recess amid the 2025 government shutdown, an apparent move to stall a long-anticipated vote on releasing the Jeffrey #Epstein files. #OpDeathEaters

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