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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 12h

Johnson and Lauer are stalling.

If Grijalva isn’t sworn in, it gives them time to pressure one of the 4 Republicans who signed the discharge petition to flip.

The reason they’re working this hard to shield the Epstein files is because Trump’s name is all over them.

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 6h

Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego slammed Speaker Mike Johnson for refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, accusing him of blocking her to hide Epstein files. Johnson claimed it’s the shutdown, but critics call it a blatant, politically motivated cover-up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 5h

We’ll see.

I keep thinking about the fact that 11000 photos and videos were seized from Epstein’s residences that were classified as CSAM.

He’s in there. And if/when the files are released, the evidence will be irrefutable.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

🤞 @ericswalwell.bsky.social

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Ravi 🇨🇦 @medical91.bsky.social · 5h

Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds

Commonly used opioid tramadol not that effective for easing chronic pain, new study finds | CNN

Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic p...

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Ravi 🇨🇦 @medical91.bsky.social · 5h

The Trump Presidency’s World-Historical Heist

He is taking self-enrichment to a scale never seen before

The Trump Presidency’s World-Historical Heist

He is taking self-enrichment to a scale never seen before in America.

www.theatlantic.com

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𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚎✩ @allmylovesteph.bsky.social · 10h

X is a propaganda machine.

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Ravi 🇨🇦 @medical91.bsky.social · 5h

Mariners or Tigers? The Blue Jays are ready for either in ALC

Mariners or Tigers? The Blue Jays are ready for either in ALCS

NEW YORK — Blue Jays manager John Schneider admits that it's hard to tune out much baseball outside of his own team. That remains true in the postseason, as the Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees, 5-2, ...

www.mlb.com

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🍁Tamara B 🇨🇦 🍁 📎 @tlball.bsky.social · 3d

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Ravi 🇨🇦 @medical91.bsky.social · 5h

Blue Jays eliminate Yankees, advance to ALCS for 1st time since 2016

Blue Jays eliminate Yankees, advance to ALCS for 1st time since 2016 | CBC Sports

The Blue Jays advanced to the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night after defeating the New York Yankees 5-2 in the Bronx. Toronto's first playoff series victory since 2016 came court...

www.cbc.ca

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Ravi 🇨🇦 @medical91.bsky.social · 5h

America's top banker sounds warning on US stock market fall

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon sounds warning on US stock market fall

Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about the potential for a stock market correction.

www.bbc.com

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Ravi 🇨🇦 @medical91.bsky.social · 17h

How ultrasound is ushering a new era of surgery-free cancer treatment

Ultrasound has long been used for helping doctors see inside the body, but focused high frequency sound waves are offering new ways of targeting cancer.

www.bbc.com

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NPR @npr.org · 22h

Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man in connection to starting the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 homes and buildings. (via @laist.com)

Uber driver charged in connection with starting the Palisades Fire

The Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7 and went on to kill 12 people and destroy more than 6,800 homes and buildings.

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GetWisdomDude @getwisdomdude.bsky.social · 20h

Even MTG Calls Out Republican LIES

They Shut Down Gov't & Forced Obama Care Premiums To DOUBLE

They Shut Down Gov't To Keep Pedophile Epstein Files Hidden

Republicans Shut It Down and They HAVE The Votes & The Gavel To Open Gov't Back Up.
youtu.be/lz9RwdbU1gU?...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She’s ‘Disgusted’ Health Insurance Costs Could Double

YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

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Tripper 🇨🇦 @hippiesaladchef.bsky.social · 20h

When the Epstein files drop…. Republicans that protected and supported Trump this whole time are not walking away clean. The stench of Trump will hang on you the rest of your lives. You chose it.

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ArTrapnell 🍷 @artrapnell.bsky.social · 20h

Johnson can run scared all he wants, but Epstein (from his grave) will finish Trump and his pathetic sycophants sooner than later.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

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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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

“.. If a deal with China isn’t reached soon, Hill said, the soybean market ‘might be a bloodbath.’”

@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20h

EVERCORE, on Argentina bailout:

There are concerns “Bessent could try to push the Fed to open up a swap line directly with the Argentine central bank at the Fed’s credit risk. .. Bessent is likely hoping that an initial down payment on domestic farm support will give him enough political cover ..”

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JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · 21h

Come and get me.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

Pritzker: "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."

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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 20h

Elon Musk said he was going to cut spending by $2 trillion dollars, but instead spending is higher this year than we thought it would be before Trump took office. Truly incredible stuff.

Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 20h

CBO fy2025 projections for deficit/spending/etc are out

Some issues make simple comparisons apples-to-oranges, so I'll do apples-to-apples & explain in the thread

Relative to pre-Trump projections:
-Primary deficits ⬆️ $34 bn
-program spending ⬆️ $97 bn
-revenues ⬆️ $63 bn
www.cbo.gov/publication/...

2025 (January estimate, adjusted to fix issues) 2025 CBO estimate (remove student loan one-time revaluation) 2025 (adjusted for student loans) vs. 2025 projection (adjusted to fix issues)
Spending 7061 7166 105
Program spending 6108 6205 97
Interest 953 961 9
Revenue 5163 5226 63
Primary deficit 945 979 34
Total deficit 1898 1940 42

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20h

“.. Close-up photos .. revealed that Bondi had a folder containing screenshots of social media posts, bullet-pointed clapbacks ..” 🤡

@thedailybeast.bsky.social
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