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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 1h

Who will stop him? www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/u...

Trump calls for jailing of Illinois leaders as court showdowns over troop deployments near | CNN

It’s said that nature abhors a vacuum, and the vacuum produced by a federal judge’s decision to put off a decision on the constitutionality of the president’s deployments is quickly being filled by hu...

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 3h

I watched the Netflix Jane Goodall interview last night and “hope” is the watchword of the day, week, month, year.

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 3h

Let’s help educate the masses on this.

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 3h

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 3h

After reading this, I’m glad I did not watch this hearing. But: where is the $50,000??? newrepublic.com/post/201435/...

Pam Bondi Refuses Simple Yes-or-No Question on Damning Tom Homan Tape

The attorney general is doing everything she can to save Trump’s border czar.

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 3h

Please read: this case is a failure and Halligan’s career will pay the price. abcnews-go-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/abcnews....

Central witness undermines case against James Comey, prosecutors concluded: Sources

Ex-FBI Director James Comey is set to be arraigned Wednesday, but prosecutors investigating him determined that a central witness would prove "problematic," sources say.

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 1d

The founder of ICEAPP needs to find another distributor for its app! Apple should be ashamed.

justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 1d

No surprise there ! www.axios.com/2025/10/06/m...

Mike Johnson rejects Hakeem Jeffries' demand to debate shutdown in primetime

One House Democrat, asked about Johnson refusing to accept the proposal, told Axios: "Why would he?"

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 1d

Words matter… time.com/7323442/sout...

House of South Carolina Judge Criticized by Trump Administration Burns Down

Authorities are investigating a fire at the home of a South Carolina judge who had reportedly received death threats in what could be the latest incident of political violence across the country.

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Associated Press.
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FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

This is false. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package.

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 2d

Any excuse for a rally… www.axios.com/2025/10/05/t...

Photos: Trump marks Navy's 250th anniversary during government shutdown

Trump blamed Democrats for the shutdown during the event that featured a live-fire show.

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 2d

And… how many times have they said they’ll Come up with a plan? They have an “idea” of a plan? They’ll
Fix everything? Please.

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 2d

🚨NEW: Kerry Kennedy has announced Late Show Host Stephen Colbert is the recipient of the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his advocacy for free speech and speaking truth to power.

REPOST to congratulate Colbert on this honor!

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 3d

Nothing says America First like bailing out Argentina while making healthcare unaffordable for 20+ million Americans.

Or signing an Article 5 protection treaty with Qatar coz they bribed you with a plane, while screwing over longstanding NATO allies.

Folks, I think America First might be a scam.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 4d

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 3d

What the HELL is happening?

justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 3d

Hope? www.yahoo.com/news/article...

History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director’s political agenda

FBI director Kash Patel says he is making the bureau more accountable. Critics charge him with purging it of anyone not perceived as loyal to President Trump.

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 3d

Which way is the wind blowing? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/n...

Trump Administration Reverses $187 Million in N.Y. Counterterrorism Cuts

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justtobefair.bsky.social @justtobefair.bsky.social · 3d

I forgot about this. Wow

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 4d

Keeping Congress from voting will not stop our Epstein investigation. Speaker Johnson must bring the House back in session and end this sham government shutdown now.

Read Ranking Member Robert Garcia’s full statement. ⬇️