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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6h

The Justice Department had 36 attorneys assigned full-time to investigate corrupt politicians when Trump took office in January.

Today it has two.

See how this works?

Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 8h

1. On Monday, Trump delivered a $70 million windfall to his billionaire buddy, John Paulson.

Paulson hosted the biggest fundraiser of Trump's 2024 campaign, raising over $50 million.

This week, Trump returned the favor.

Follow along for details.

Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire

On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s…

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

This administration is flooding the zone so furiously that people have largely lost track of the lethal attacks on boats in the Caribbean, the gov’t shutdown, the economy, failed release of the Epstein files & so much else. It’s a tactic of would-be strongmen.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12h

I’m shocked.

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ETX Gov🏴‍☠️ @etxgov.bsky.social · 20h

I told the CPS lawyer Monday that if I had a time machine, I'd go back to August 2024 and show up at the initial hearing to make sure they called us.

Lawyer said "if I had a time machine, I'd go back and stop the state from privatizing CPS".

In case you're wondering how privatizing is going.

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 4h

"This guy is a convicted felon. I mean think about that – who's threatening to jail me... This guy is unhinged. He's insecure. He's a wannabe dictator. And there's one thing I really want to say to Donald Trump. If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me."

Gov. JB Pritzker

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Lee White @kansasdiaspora.bsky.social · 4h

And, to make matters worse, @cnn.com edited out the comment when the recorded version ran later. Even CNN is protecting Trump.

The most ominous utterance yet made by one of Trump’s henchman

Because I have appeared on television thousands of times I know what happened during this live interview between Boris Sanchez and Stephen MiKKKer:

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The Daily Beans Podcast @dailybeanspod.com · 1d

Worse than deplorable.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 8h

NEW: Comey is going to file selective and vindictive prosecution motion to dismiss AND he will challenge the legality of Halligan’s appointment! There’s more, too… so glad @annabower.bsky.social is there to bring us the whole story! Thread below with details:

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 8h

The judge also set an initial schedule for pre-trial motions.

The first set is expected by Oct. 12. Per Comey’s defense counsel, that batch will include motions to dismiss for selective and vindictive prosecution, as well as a motion challenging the legality of Halligan’s appointment as US attorney

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Ernesto Franco Ramos @wlerf.bsky.social · 1d

Always true

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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 12h

New from me at The Dispatch: DHS says it's illegal to videotape ICE agents. That's not what the courts say. @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social

DHS Says Videotaping ICE Agents Is Illegal. Federal Courts Disagree.

Filming law enforcement serves important goals central to a free republic.

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elsievoteblue.bsky.social @elsievoteblue.bsky.social · 4h

Listen up people 💙That lying witch Pam Bondi , can keep denying anything involved Trump and Epstein!!
Michael Wolff has receipts 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#DemsUnited

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Dan McCoy @dankmccoy.bsky.social · 18h

someone tell the fucks in charge of the media that they can still be weathy without propping up fascism

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 8h

Today, Senator Kaine and I will force the Senate to vote on the administration’s decision to blow up ships in the Caribbean.

If a president can unilaterally put people or groups on a list and kill them, there is no meaningful limit to his use of force.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

NN: Dems say you won't swear in Grijalva bc you don't want her vote on Epstein

JOHNSON: No. It's scheduling

NN: But there have been Rs sworn in during pro forma sessions

MJ: Only reason was bc they flew in their family

NN: So if she flies in her family you'd do it?

MJ: Again, it's a distraction

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🦋Laura Distelrath @lauradistelrath.bsky.social · 4h

When everything feels like it’s falling apart, remember: the leaves don’t fall because the tree is dying, but because it’s getting ready for new growth. We have to release what we can’t carry anymore to survive the season ahead. What looks like an ending is often a transformation.

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🦋Laura Distelrath @lauradistelrath.bsky.social · 4h

When everything feels like it’s falling apart, remember: the leaves don’t fall because the tree is dying, but because it’s getting ready for new growth. We have to release what we can’t carry anymore to survive the season ahead. What looks like an ending is often a transformation.

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Scary Mr. Fahrenheit @mrfahrenheit.bsky.social · 1d

Oklahoma has already started erasing Ryan Walters’ disastrous legacy

The Christian Nationalist superintendent’s resignation has sparked a statewide effort to undo his damage

Oklahoma has already started erasing Ryan Walters’ disastrous legacy

The Christian Nationalist superintendent’s resignation has sparked a statewide effort to undo his damage

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 8h

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 5h

Mike Johnson said he would swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva "as soon as she wants." His office then backtracked — saying Johnson would only swear in the duly elected Grijalva once the government reopens. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 5h

I’ve lived in rural America long enough to know that the entire point was to bankrupt farmers…

We are all about to find out.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"