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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 2h

WTH Katie Porter?!?!

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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 1d

Democrats should not hold another vote on anything until she is sworn in.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Grijalva: The frustration for me is that it seems as if Speaker Johnson is not willing to swear me in because our politics are a little different, or because I’m going to be the 218th signer—he can just continue to drag this along with no end in sight.

That is not a foundation of our democracy.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 4h

Some cases take on outsized importance, with issues that transcend the decision the parties ask the courts to make. This is one of those cases. The stakes are high: the integrity of the Justice Department and the ability of a president to corrupt the rule of law. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

The Slow Death Facing The Comey Prosecution

This morning at 10 a.m., former FBI Director Jim Comey was arraigned in federal court.

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 5h

B!#€h: An assertive, confident, competent, & intelligent woman capable of succeeding without the men in the room

NJ, by definition this GOP candidate has endorsed Mikie Sherril

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 8h

Great resource #votenj
h/t @mutsy67.bsky.social
www.jacksnotforjersey.com

Jack's Not For Jersey

Jack's not for Jersey. He's for himself.

www.jacksnotforjersey.com

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 7h

🛑 Jack Ciattarelli didn’t flinch when democracy was under attack Jan 6. He didn’t condemn the violence nor the lies that fueled it. Instead, he stood by Trump, echoed his rhetoric & refused to hold him accountable. Ciattarelli doubled down. That’s dangerous, not principled #VoteNJ for Mikie Sherrill

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7h

BREAKING: Hamas will release all 20 living hostages this weekend, AP sources say, as Israelis will withdraw from majority of Gaza.

Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 7h

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 7h

BREAKING via AP

Hamas to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, AP sources say, as Israelis to withdraw from majority of Gaza.

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 8h

Great resource #votenj
h/t @mutsy67.bsky.social
www.jacksnotforjersey.com

Jack's Not For Jersey

Jack's not for Jersey. He's for himself.

www.jacksnotforjersey.com

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 14h

A Turning Point spokesman confirmed that Charlie Kirk's texts about Jewish donors are real.

"I'm not even gonna get into what the stereotypes are."

@willsommer.bsky.social and @samsteindc.bsky.social talk Charlie Kirk, Candace Owens, and Israel:

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Donna Stern @dvsmemphis.bsky.social · 14h

Big things are happening in New Jersey! Help us spread the word — follow Mikie Sherrill on all her socials and join the movement to elect our next governor!
Register to vote by Tuesday, October 14th. Go to iwillvote.com?state=NJ for all of the information. Or call the Voter Hotline: 833-336-8683.

Help us spread the word — follow Mikie Sherrill on all her socials and join the movement to elect our next governor! Register to vote by Tuesday, October 14th. Go to https://iwillvote.com/?state=NJ for all of the information. Or call the Voter Hotline: 833-336-8683.

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 11h

It’s a rarely used 19th century law that gives the president the power to deploy active-duty troops inside the U.S. for law enforcement purposes.

Alex Koppelman @alexkoppelman.bsky.social · 12h

Exclusive from @nbcnews.com: Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say

A decision is not expected to be imminent, one source said, but debate within the administration has shifted recently to more deeply exploring how and when the act might be invoked.

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Alex Koppelman @alexkoppelman.bsky.social · 12h

Exclusive from @nbcnews.com: Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say

A decision is not expected to be imminent, one source said, but debate within the administration has shifted recently to more deeply exploring how and when the act might be invoked.

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 11h

That is not their job or the mission of the FBI and shifting resources from violent crime, national security, and corruption and fraud is dangerous for our long term safety. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data

Nearly a quarter of FBI agents are currently assigned to immigration enforcement, with the number climbing above 40 percent in the bureau’s largest field offices.

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 1d

On Wednesdays, We Watch @mikiesherrill.bsky.social

Submit your debate questions here:
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#votenj

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 1d

The assault continues — claiming no backpay allowed. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office claims

Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 2d

Drug crimes and sex crimes left unchecked while Trump admin terrorizes immigrants. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Trump’s Immigration Push Diverts U.S. Agents From Drug, Money and Sex-Crime Cases

Federal investigators are resigning, and morale is low, as they juggle complex cases and detain migrants.

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Keshia Janay @keshiajanay.bsky.social · 1d

👀Watch @mikiesherrill.bsky.social's debate at 7pm on Oct 8th
✍️register to vote: iwillvote.com/?state=NJ
📱Follow Mikie Sherrill on all her socials
📞call 5 friends & tell them to register to vote too
#NewJersey deserves a Governor who will fight for them, that's why I'm #TeamMikie
#ProudBlue
#MomSky

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 1d

On Wednesdays, We Watch @mikiesherrill.bsky.social

Submit your debate questions here:
rebrand.ly/0f3a64
#votenj

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 1d

There’s only ONE WEEK until New Jersey's voter registration deadline on October 14.

Let’s make sure all of our voices are heard. Visit NJ.gov/vote to confirm your registration and make your plan to vote on or before November 4.

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 1d

"Donald Trump is using his government shutdown to wreak havoc on Virginians — whether it's firing them or withholding pay. We will win in November — and come January, we will finally have a Governor who will stand up to this chaos." - @spanbergerforva.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/10/virg...

Abigail Spanberger comments on Axios story, "Furloughed federal workers aren't guaranteed compensation for their forced time off during the government shutdown, according to a draft White House memo..."

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 1d

Mikie Sherrill believes every child should have a quality education. While Jack Ciattarelli has a record of pushing for school funding cuts. If you care about strong schools, safe classrooms & a future where every student can thrive, register to vote - the deadline is October 14th #VoteNJ

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 1d

The assault continues — claiming no backpay allowed. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office claims

Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 1d

Here at home, we must continue our work to combat antisemitism and religious hate and make our communities safe and welcoming for all.

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 1d

My heart is with all those who lost loved ones and particularly the hostages still in captivity. We must work to bring home the hostages, end the humanitarian crisis, and reach a lasting ceasefire to bring peace to the region.

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