Mark Brandes
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#AllForCity #STLBlues #STL #Mizzou
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SCOOP — Gregg Phillips, a conspiracy theorist with no emergency management experience who helped produce the election-denying documentary ‘2000 Mules’ with Dinesh D’Souza and has faced numerous legal inquiries, has been named head of FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.
My story:
My story:
Conspiracy theorist election denier given FEMA’s second-most important role
Gregg Phillips will lead the Office of Response and Recovery, “the heart of what FEMA does.”
www.thehandbasket.co
December 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
SCOOP — Gregg Phillips, a conspiracy theorist with no emergency management experience who helped produce the election-denying documentary ‘2000 Mules’ with Dinesh D’Souza and has faced numerous legal inquiries, has been named head of FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.
My story:
My story:
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What is the quintessential Onion headline? The strong contender that just randomly popped in my mind is "Hank Williams Jr. Honored by Institute For Football Preparedness"
May 19, 2024 at 12:26 PM
What is the quintessential Onion headline? The strong contender that just randomly popped in my mind is "Hank Williams Jr. Honored by Institute For Football Preparedness"
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The #AllForCITY End of Year Media was held today. I'll have individual posts for David Critchley & select players on my feed. Full video will be posted by @stlcitysc.com.
1st up was Interim Head Coach David Critchley who said postseason training had a huge focus on building a culture.
1st up was Interim Head Coach David Critchley who said postseason training had a huge focus on building a culture.
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The #AllForCITY End of Year Media was held today. I'll have individual posts for David Critchley & select players on my feed. Full video will be posted by @stlcitysc.com.
1st up was Interim Head Coach David Critchley who said postseason training had a huge focus on building a culture.
1st up was Interim Head Coach David Critchley who said postseason training had a huge focus on building a culture.
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Roman Bürki spoke today at #AllForCITY end of year media.
Bürki referenced his contract & status as DP directly by saying he had very good conversations w/the club & everybody was happy w/the decision that was made and said: “I never tried to put myself in a position where I could hurt the team...
Bürki referenced his contract & status as DP directly by saying he had very good conversations w/the club & everybody was happy w/the decision that was made and said: “I never tried to put myself in a position where I could hurt the team...
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Roman Bürki spoke today at #AllForCITY end of year media.
Bürki referenced his contract & status as DP directly by saying he had very good conversations w/the club & everybody was happy w/the decision that was made and said: “I never tried to put myself in a position where I could hurt the team...
Bürki referenced his contract & status as DP directly by saying he had very good conversations w/the club & everybody was happy w/the decision that was made and said: “I never tried to put myself in a position where I could hurt the team...
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Marcel Hartel spoke at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser.
He noted the long season, how ready he is for the offseason, but said this postseason training was about looking forward, how they can get better. It was a "great time in our 4 weeks, good training sessions & outside events" #AllForCITY
He noted the long season, how ready he is for the offseason, but said this postseason training was about looking forward, how they can get better. It was a "great time in our 4 weeks, good training sessions & outside events" #AllForCITY
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Marcel Hartel spoke at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser.
He noted the long season, how ready he is for the offseason, but said this postseason training was about looking forward, how they can get better. It was a "great time in our 4 weeks, good training sessions & outside events" #AllForCITY
He noted the long season, how ready he is for the offseason, but said this postseason training was about looking forward, how they can get better. It was a "great time in our 4 weeks, good training sessions & outside events" #AllForCITY
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Chris Durkin spoke at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser and began by talking about his own struggles this year by saying “It was definitely my toughest season as a professional.”
Injury setbacks, MCL injury that should’ve been 6-8 weeks turned into 17 weeks it felt like. #AllForCITY
Injury setbacks, MCL injury that should’ve been 6-8 weeks turned into 17 weeks it felt like. #AllForCITY
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Chris Durkin spoke at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser and began by talking about his own struggles this year by saying “It was definitely my toughest season as a professional.”
Injury setbacks, MCL injury that should’ve been 6-8 weeks turned into 17 weeks it felt like. #AllForCITY
Injury setbacks, MCL injury that should’ve been 6-8 weeks turned into 17 weeks it felt like. #AllForCITY
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Simon Becher was available at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser.
Becher said postseason training gave them a chance to review the season, hit reset & look forward. #AllForCITY
Becher said postseason training gave them a chance to review the season, hit reset & look forward. #AllForCITY
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Simon Becher was available at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser.
Becher said postseason training gave them a chance to review the season, hit reset & look forward. #AllForCITY
Becher said postseason training gave them a chance to review the season, hit reset & look forward. #AllForCITY
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Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
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Food banks had scheduled 94mil(!) pounds of food deliveries through a government program that buys meat, dairy, eggs and produce from American farmers and sends them to help people in need.
Trump’s USDA abruptly canceled those deliveries.
projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
Trump’s USDA abruptly canceled those deliveries.
projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...
projects.propublica.org
October 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Food banks had scheduled 94mil(!) pounds of food deliveries through a government program that buys meat, dairy, eggs and produce from American farmers and sends them to help people in need.
Trump’s USDA abruptly canceled those deliveries.
projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
Trump’s USDA abruptly canceled those deliveries.
projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
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Brendan McSorley and Roman Bürki stood out as St. Louis CITY SC won on the road in back to back matchdays for the first time in club history.
A win that highlighted David Critchley's man management approach. Plus, we need to talk about Roman Bürki. #allforcity
www.talkinsoccer.com/st-louis-cit...
A win that highlighted David Critchley's man management approach. Plus, we need to talk about Roman Bürki. #allforcity
www.talkinsoccer.com/st-louis-cit...
St. Louis CITY SC goes back to back: Brendan McSorley, Bürki key performers.
Brendan McSorley and Roman Bürki fueld St. Louis CITY SC's first road win streak of the season.
www.talkinsoccer.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Brendan McSorley and Roman Bürki stood out as St. Louis CITY SC won on the road in back to back matchdays for the first time in club history.
A win that highlighted David Critchley's man management approach. Plus, we need to talk about Roman Bürki. #allforcity
www.talkinsoccer.com/st-louis-cit...
A win that highlighted David Critchley's man management approach. Plus, we need to talk about Roman Bürki. #allforcity
www.talkinsoccer.com/st-louis-cit...
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LIVESTREAM NIGHT!
We're back in our normal 830pm timeslot so join @mattbakerstl.bsky.social & @phillgrooms.bsky.social as we dive into all the going ons of @stlcitysc.com recently & look ahead to this weekend!
Bring your Qs & hopefully we'll have some As! #AllforCITY
www.youtube.com/@FlyoverFooty
We're back in our normal 830pm timeslot so join @mattbakerstl.bsky.social & @phillgrooms.bsky.social as we dive into all the going ons of @stlcitysc.com recently & look ahead to this weekend!
Bring your Qs & hopefully we'll have some As! #AllforCITY
www.youtube.com/@FlyoverFooty
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September 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
LIVESTREAM NIGHT!
We're back in our normal 830pm timeslot so join @mattbakerstl.bsky.social & @phillgrooms.bsky.social as we dive into all the going ons of @stlcitysc.com recently & look ahead to this weekend!
Bring your Qs & hopefully we'll have some As! #AllforCITY
www.youtube.com/@FlyoverFooty
We're back in our normal 830pm timeslot so join @mattbakerstl.bsky.social & @phillgrooms.bsky.social as we dive into all the going ons of @stlcitysc.com recently & look ahead to this weekend!
Bring your Qs & hopefully we'll have some As! #AllforCITY
www.youtube.com/@FlyoverFooty
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WE NEED TO PLAY THIS GAME EVERY YEAR
September 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
WE NEED TO PLAY THIS GAME EVERY YEAR
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we’ve teamed up with the brave kids @cardinal.glennon to decorate a special Fleur de Noise drum head and banner. You’ll be able to see their amazing work displayed inside the stadium on Saturday!
#childhoodcancerawareness❤️ #allforcity
#childhoodcancerawareness❤️ #allforcity
September 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we’ve teamed up with the brave kids @cardinal.glennon to decorate a special Fleur de Noise drum head and banner. You’ll be able to see their amazing work displayed inside the stadium on Saturday!
#childhoodcancerawareness❤️ #allforcity
#childhoodcancerawareness❤️ #allforcity
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SCOOP: Elon Musk’s associates at DOGE have begun vacating their headquarters at the General Services Administration in Washington, DC, and they’re leaving behind an apocalyptic scene of toddler play sets, mattresses, and pillows.
We got photos. 👇
We got photos. 👇
Photos: Here Are the Piles of Used Bedding and Children’s Play Sets Left Near DOGE’s Old Offices
Elon Musk’s DOGE minions have largely moved out of the General Services Administration. A dystopian scene of bedding and discarded kids’ toys remains.
www.wired.com
July 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
SCOOP: Elon Musk’s associates at DOGE have begun vacating their headquarters at the General Services Administration in Washington, DC, and they’re leaving behind an apocalyptic scene of toddler play sets, mattresses, and pillows.
We got photos. 👇
We got photos. 👇
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July 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
It's okay, based on last week we are a second half team. #allforcity
July 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It's okay, based on last week we are a second half team. #allforcity
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The facts we know about the @stlcitysc.com roster after placing Rasmus Alm on the season-ending injury list:
- CITY has 2 open senior roster slots, 2 open supplemental slots & 2 open int'l slots.
- Currently w/2 DPs & 2 U22s (Hartel/Klauss & Durkin/JGR). #AllForCITY
- CITY has 2 open senior roster slots, 2 open supplemental slots & 2 open int'l slots.
- Currently w/2 DPs & 2 U22s (Hartel/Klauss & Durkin/JGR). #AllForCITY
July 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The facts we know about the @stlcitysc.com roster after placing Rasmus Alm on the season-ending injury list:
- CITY has 2 open senior roster slots, 2 open supplemental slots & 2 open int'l slots.
- Currently w/2 DPs & 2 U22s (Hartel/Klauss & Durkin/JGR). #AllForCITY
- CITY has 2 open senior roster slots, 2 open supplemental slots & 2 open int'l slots.
- Currently w/2 DPs & 2 U22s (Hartel/Klauss & Durkin/JGR). #AllForCITY
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In addition to kicking millions of Americans off their health insurance, cutting taxes for the wealthy, and adding trillions to the deficit, other parts of Trump’s Budget are also harmful and unpopular.
We need to make sure more people learn about them.
We need to make sure more people learn about them.
Three Things in Trump’s Budget That Aren’t Getting Enough Attention
They might affect the bill’s fate… if more people learn about them and speak up.
substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
In addition to kicking millions of Americans off their health insurance, cutting taxes for the wealthy, and adding trillions to the deficit, other parts of Trump’s Budget are also harmful and unpopular.
We need to make sure more people learn about them.
We need to make sure more people learn about them.
Happy Father's Day!
June 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy Father's Day!
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If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.
June 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.
Can't help but notice the training staff is all still employed... #allforcity
Olof Mellberg is out at City SC. David Critchley, City2 coach, is taking over as caretaker.
May 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Can't help but notice the training staff is all still employed... #allforcity
At least we didn't give up any goals after 60 minutes? #allforcity
May 25, 2025 at 5:11 AM
At least we didn't give up any goals after 60 minutes? #allforcity
Can we just start challenging the other team to 1v1 goalie wars to decide the game? #allforcity
May 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Can we just start challenging the other team to 1v1 goalie wars to decide the game? #allforcity
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Final from Energizer: #allforcity 2 - SKC 2
St. Louis extend their winless streak to 9 in MLS play and have allowed 2 goals after the 70th minute in each of their last 4 matches during the streak.
St. Louis extend their winless streak to 9 in MLS play and have allowed 2 goals after the 70th minute in each of their last 4 matches during the streak.
May 15, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Final from Energizer: #allforcity 2 - SKC 2
St. Louis extend their winless streak to 9 in MLS play and have allowed 2 goals after the 70th minute in each of their last 4 matches during the streak.
St. Louis extend their winless streak to 9 in MLS play and have allowed 2 goals after the 70th minute in each of their last 4 matches during the streak.
We were due some luck! Choo Choo!!! #allforcity
May 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
We were due some luck! Choo Choo!!! #allforcity