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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 10h

By all means, indict Jack Smith on bullshit allegations and give him the trial that SCOTUS denied him.

Poke the bear, Donnie. See what happens.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 7h

This made me laugh so hard. Second screenshot is of the video posted by Benny Johnson of the event.

Benny Johnson « @bennyjohnson
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BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stares down army of Antifa and a guy in a chicken suit from the rooftop of the ICE facility here in Portland.
Noem says:
"Hey; Guy in the chicken suit. You can do better.
Too bad they are uneducated and ill-informed."
Noem isn't chicken: [chicken emoji]

A view from the roof of the building. There are about 15-20 people visible in total, several of whom appear to be reporters. Most are holding signs. They aren’t even taking up the whole sidewalk. One guy is wearing a chicken suit.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 6h

Flight delays started to climb Tuesday evening across the United States amid air traffic controller staffing challenges, as people responsible for guiding planes through the skies approach nearly a week of working without a paycheck thanks to Trump’s government shutdown.
#TrumpShutdown

Flight delays spread amid controller staffing issues as shutdown drags on

www.politico.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9h

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 6h

You’re very welcome! 😊

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 6h

Cartoon by @christopherweyant1.bsky.social.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 7h

My podcast is available on virtually ALL pod platforms — that includes not only Apple Podcasts but also Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Player FM, Listen Notes, Pandora, and many more. 🎧

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🎃Stoked2BHere👻🐾 💚UO DUCKS💛 🚫👑☢️ 🩵✊🏼✨ @shellys1.bsky.social · 18h

This is quite the surprise from @joncooper-us.bsky.social …

I’m all about this … 👀
(Perfect for the season too)
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19h

In my new podcast, we're traveling to a quiet road in rural Wisconsin that’s become infamous for dozens of sightings—stretching back decades—of a strange creature known as the Beast of Bray Road. The entity has become one of America's most enduring cryptid stories.

It’s my STRANGEST podcast yet! 🎧👹

Creature in the Cornfields: The Beast of Bray Road

Podcast Episode · Echoes of the Unknown · 10/07/2025 · 16m

podcasts.apple.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9h

Update from the war zone in Portland.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 9h

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 13h

Josh Hawley and Yale Law School, ladies and gentlemen.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 10h

Several pro-voting groups asked a court Monday to block Utah Republican’s audacious new GOP law designed to make it harder to strike down the state’s new gerrymander, arguing it violates the state constitution. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Utah Map ‘Unduly Favors Republicans,’ Claims New Filing Challenging GOP’s Two-Pronged Gerrymander Scheme

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 8h

Thank you!! 😃

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10h

In 1999, Bill Clinton announced “the last, best unprotected wild lands anywhere in our nation” would be shielded by a new rule that banned roads, drilling and other disturbances.

Today, these lands could soon see chainsaws and logging trucks amid a push by Trump to raze these ecosystems for timber.

Outcry as Trump plots the plunder of US forests: "You can almost hear the chainsaws"

Public comments suggest repealing the Clinton-era "roadless rule" is wildly unpopular.

www.motherjones.com

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10h

Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals

One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.

Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals

One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.

www.forbes.com

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Adam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 13h

Yesterday brought news that country star Zach Bryan is dropping a song critical of ICE.

Today, the official DHS account trolls him by using one of his songs (without permission, one strongly presumes) over the kind of cinematic footage Trump loves, of masked federal agents clashing with Americans.

Screenshot of a tweet from @DHSgov dated 7 October 2025. It shows a video of federal agents, under the text "We’re having an All Night Revival"

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 16h

This is not going well for Pam Bondi

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11h

SEN. KENNEDY: “.. it’s not up to the president. I mean, his opinion matters, but Congress has got to appropriate the money. Read the Constitution.” 🤡

@mediaite.com
www.mediaite.com/politics/rep...

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 14h

IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP MONTH:

djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."

Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."

djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."

And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.

#PedoPrez

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 12h

Fox and Jessie Watters specifically are useless trash. They make Jerry Springer look serious. This really does look like they masked up Robert O'neill for these fictional "interviews". This fits right in with right wing influencers showing up in Portland pretending to be Antifa.

tomwellborn3rd @patriotprogressive.bsky.social · 13h

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12h

Yes, I agree. It’s definitely a great place to start! 👍
a.co/d/bzbiae0

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12h

Awww…thank you! I’m really happy to hear that!! 😃

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Gina EmmGee @heytherapylady.bsky.social · 19h

I am loving this podcast! This one is set in Wisco?! 😱😱Even better!

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19h

In my new podcast, we're traveling to a quiet road in rural Wisconsin that’s become infamous for dozens of sightings—stretching back decades—of a strange creature known as the Beast of Bray Road. The entity has become one of America's most enduring cryptid stories.

It’s my STRANGEST podcast yet! 🎧👹

Creature in the Cornfields: The Beast of Bray Road

Podcast Episode · Echoes of the Unknown · 10/07/2025 · 16m

podcasts.apple.com

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 13h

You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

WHITEHOUSE: What happened to the $50k in cash that the FBI paid to Tom Homan in a paper bag?

BONDI: The investigation of Mr Homan was subjected to a full review by the FBI. They found no credible evidence of any wrongdoing

W: That was not my Q

B: You're welcome to discuss this with Director Patel

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