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Democrats bet pricey holidays spoil Trump’s economic messaging
Even GOP lawmakers, who generally blame Joe Biden for the economy, are voicing concerns that their own party could pay at the polls in 2026.
Even GOP lawmakers, who generally blame Joe Biden for the economy, are voicing concerns that their own party could pay at the polls in 2026.
Democrats bet pricey holidays spoil Trump’s economic messaging
Even GOP lawmakers, who generally blame Joe Biden for the economy, are voicing concerns that their own party could pay at the polls in 2026.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Democrats bet pricey holidays spoil Trump’s economic messaging
Even GOP lawmakers, who generally blame Joe Biden for the economy, are voicing concerns that their own party could pay at the polls in 2026.
Even GOP lawmakers, who generally blame Joe Biden for the economy, are voicing concerns that their own party could pay at the polls in 2026.
Watch for #Republicans making DC shootings issue of #Thanksgiving, pushing their talking points like immigration. But there are shootings every day, & other deaths, such as from no health care. People going hungry in US today. If GOP talk politics today, bring up YOUR agenda & make THEM defend it.
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Watch for #Republicans making DC shootings issue of #Thanksgiving, pushing their talking points like immigration. But there are shootings every day, & other deaths, such as from no health care. People going hungry in US today. If GOP talk politics today, bring up YOUR agenda & make THEM defend it.
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New data reveals 26% of Americans are not celebrating Thanksgiving this year due to the expense.
42% of Americans plan to host a scaled-down celebration because of costs.
42% of Americans plan to host a scaled-down celebration because of costs.
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New data reveals 26% of Americans are not celebrating Thanksgiving this year due to the expense.
42% of Americans plan to host a scaled-down celebration because of costs.
42% of Americans plan to host a scaled-down celebration because of costs.
“Like He’s on #Russia ’s Payroll”: #Republicans Demand #Witkoff Be Pulled From #Ukraine Talks
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“Like He’s on Russia’s Payroll”: Republicans Demand Witkoff Be Pulled From Ukraine Talks
Leaked transcripts reveal GOP concerns over the Trump administration's handling of peace negotiations with Moscow.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
“Like He’s on #Russia ’s Payroll”: #Republicans Demand #Witkoff Be Pulled From #Ukraine Talks
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U.S. consumer confidence falls in November as view of #jobs market, #inflation worsens
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U.S. consumer confidence falls in November as view of jobs market, inflation worsens
Conference Board’s consumer confidence index down to its lowest reading since April, when Trump brought in sweeping tariffs
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November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
U.S. consumer confidence falls in November as view of #jobs market, #inflation worsens
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Relentless financial pressure has #BlackFriday shoppers of all incomes even more hungry for deals than usual
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Relentless financial pressure has Black Friday shoppers of all incomes even more hungry for deals than usual
After several years of rising prices and economic uncertainty, consumers are more focused on scoring the best deals.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Relentless financial pressure has #BlackFriday shoppers of all incomes even more hungry for deals than usual
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#Thanksgiving 2025 political talking points are out, but will they help?
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Thanksgiving 2025 political talking points are out, but will they help? - Messaging Matters
Just in time for Thanksgiving 2025, the ACLU and Everytown for Gun Safety have released their dinner table talking points, for those fair-minded folks (i.e. Democrats) to use against their bull-headed...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#Thanksgiving 2025 political talking points are out, but will they help?
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Once again, an overwhelming majority of Americans don't want to get involved in Venezuela
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Once again, an overwhelming majority of Americans don't want to get involved in Venezuela
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Check out Episode 813 of the Tim Corrimal Show "Ms. Piggy Strikes Back" with @marnus3.bsky.social @cathylarkin.bsky.social @tee64.bsky.social and @messagingmatters.bsky.social at timcorrimal.com/2025/11/epis...
November 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Check out Episode 813 of the Tim Corrimal Show "Ms. Piggy Strikes Back" with @marnus3.bsky.social @cathylarkin.bsky.social @tee64.bsky.social and @messagingmatters.bsky.social at timcorrimal.com/2025/11/epis...
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RFK Jr. wrote disgraced political reporter Olivia Nuzzi an outrageously raunchy "poem" which revealed the sick sexual fantasies he had during their secret affair. The communications are emerging at the center of an explosive court battle involving Nuzzi's ex-fiancé and fellow reporter, Ryan Lizza.
RFK's Sick Sex Fantasies Laid Bare: Raunchy Texts, Domination Dreams and Explicit 'Harvest' Poem Ignite Political Firestorm
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly sent journalist Olivia Nuzzi an extremely graphic, sexually explicit 'poem'.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:26 AM
RFK Jr. wrote disgraced political reporter Olivia Nuzzi an outrageously raunchy "poem" which revealed the sick sexual fantasies he had during their secret affair. The communications are emerging at the center of an explosive court battle involving Nuzzi's ex-fiancé and fellow reporter, Ryan Lizza.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a once-loyal supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a once-loyal supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January.
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MIT's famous linguistic professor Noam Chomsky was in regular and close contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a review of emails published by the U.S. House Oversight Committee. In the documents, Chomsky described Epstein as a "highly valued friend."
Epstein emails show close connection with MIT's Noam Chomsky
MIT's famous linguistic professor Noam Chomsky was in regular and close contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a review of emails published by the U.S. House Oversight Committee. In t...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
MIT's famous linguistic professor Noam Chomsky was in regular and close contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a review of emails published by the U.S. House Oversight Committee. In the documents, Chomsky described Epstein as a "highly valued friend."
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WCK Chef Corps member Michelle Rousseau is at our Montego Bay Field Kitchen supporting our #ChefsForJamaica response. With her expertise and knowledge of local culture, she and our partners are making sure communities hit hard by Hurricane Melissa have the comforting and familiar meals they need.
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
WCK Chef Corps member Michelle Rousseau is at our Montego Bay Field Kitchen supporting our #ChefsForJamaica response. With her expertise and knowledge of local culture, she and our partners are making sure communities hit hard by Hurricane Melissa have the comforting and familiar meals they need.
Poll: #Democrats have biggest advantage for control of #Congress in 8 years
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Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Poll: #Democrats have biggest advantage for control of #Congress in 8 years
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NEWS: A stunning courtroom admission may have just blown up the Trump DOJ's case against James Comey. Prosecutors just admitted the full grand jury NEVER reviewed the final indictment, only the foreperson did, after Lindsey Halligan brought an altered version straight to the magistrate. 1/
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
NEWS: A stunning courtroom admission may have just blown up the Trump DOJ's case against James Comey. Prosecutors just admitted the full grand jury NEVER reviewed the final indictment, only the foreperson did, after Lindsey Halligan brought an altered version straight to the magistrate. 1/
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Khanna: "The speaker looked frazzled last night. I think he's totally lost it. He's attacking the bill and he's not showing up to hear the survivors. The survivors wanted this bill. Then he's voting for a bill he criticized. And he's lost the confidence of half the people in his own caucus."
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Khanna: "The speaker looked frazzled last night. I think he's totally lost it. He's attacking the bill and he's not showing up to hear the survivors. The survivors wanted this bill. Then he's voting for a bill he criticized. And he's lost the confidence of half the people in his own caucus."
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Check out Piggy’s “hot” economy.
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Check out Piggy’s “hot” economy.
#Epstein ’s Bro Sounds Alarm: #GOP Is ‘Sabotaging’ Files Ahead of Release
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Epstein’s Brother Sounds Alarm: GOP Is ‘Sabotaging’ Files
Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says his sibling “definitely had dirt” on the president—but he is unsure it will ever see the light of day.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
#Epstein ’s Bro Sounds Alarm: #GOP Is ‘Sabotaging’ Files Ahead of Release
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Good reminder tonight:
Bloomberg Law, 8/1/25: FBI Redacted #Trump ’s Name in #Epstein Files for Privacy Reasons
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Bloomberg Law, 8/1/25: FBI Redacted #Trump ’s Name in #Epstein Files for Privacy Reasons
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FBI Redacted Trump’s Name in Epstein Files for Privacy Reasons
The Federal Bureau of Investigation redacted President Donald Trump’s name and those of other high-profile individuals from government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to three people famil...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Good reminder tonight:
Bloomberg Law, 8/1/25: FBI Redacted #Trump ’s Name in #Epstein Files for Privacy Reasons
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Bloomberg Law, 8/1/25: FBI Redacted #Trump ’s Name in #Epstein Files for Privacy Reasons
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If this picture was of Obama, you know @FoxNews would do three weeks solid on why the flag was on the ground.
At least three weeks
At least three weeks
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
If this picture was of Obama, you know @FoxNews would do three weeks solid on why the flag was on the ground.
At least three weeks
At least three weeks
#FEMA chief steps down as #Trump administration prepared to oust him
"he told staff he was unaware the US has a hurricane season"
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"he told staff he was unaware the US has a hurricane season"
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FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him | CNN Politics
The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#FEMA chief steps down as #Trump administration prepared to oust him
"he told staff he was unaware the US has a hurricane season"
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"he told staff he was unaware the US has a hurricane season"
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