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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 2h

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

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 2h

Surprise! Surprise! Ted Cruz is standing up.
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Exclusive | Ted Cruz Wants to Make It Easier to Sue the Government for Censorship

The senator said he hopes the reaction to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension might help his new bill find bipartisan support.

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 2h

What else is new? They always find a grift.
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Trump Wants to Overhaul Drug Sales. A Company Tied to His Son Stands to Benefit.

The family members of President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to benefit from efforts to remake the pharmaceutical industry.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 3h

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 2h

Guys, if this Texas GQP determines you are not worthy of being on their ballot, then go to the party that does not demand loyalty oaths and total obedience.
That would be the Democrats, guys!

Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 2h

Texas GOP to consider blocking lawmakers from 2026 primary ballot in first test of new censure rule www.texastribune.org/2025/10/08/t... via @texastribune.org

Texas GOP to consider blocking lawmakers from 2026 primary ballot in first test of new censure rule

The state party’s governing board will meet Saturday to decide whether 10 Texas House Republicans tried to thwart GOP priorities during this year’s legislative session.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 4h

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 3h

You are sooo right, and that is a walking nightmare!

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 3h

Key word that jumped out of this statement:

"Since the Chicago-area crackdown began about a month ago, ICE has apprehended more than 1,000 immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally."

If you didn't see it: SUSPECTED

Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 3h

With the Texas National Guard now in Illinois, here’s what you need to know about the unit www.texastribune.org/2025/10/08/t... via @texastribune.org

With the Texas National Guard now in Illinois, here’s what you need to know about the unit

The Texas National Guard, no stranger to being deployed for immigration enforcement, is in the Midwest to “safeguard” ICE officers.

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 3h

Dumber loves to blame others for his criminality.

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Former FBI Director James Comey enters not guilty plea; trial set for January 5 | CNN Politics

In 2017, President Donald Trump shattered norms by firing James Comey as director of the FBI, which was investigating his campaign. Wednesday, Comey was arraigned on criminal charges Trump has sought ...

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 3h

Squabble between the bullies in the sandbox:

House aide undercuts Mike Johnson's claim he'll swear in new Dem immediately: report

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House aide undercuts Mike Johnson's claim he'll swear in new Dem immediately: report

A House leadership aide undercut Speaker Mike Johnson's claims that he plans to swear in a new Congressional lawmaker as soon as possible. Earlier on Tuesday, Johnson told CNN that he would move to se...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3h

From @theathletic.com: Aaron Judge delivered an all-time great swing to spur a Yankees comeback that kept their season alive. Judge's teammates were in awe of the slugger's performance in the biggest moment — to date — of his career.
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Aaron Judge in a white and navy Yankees baseball uniform swings his bat. Quote reads: "The best swing I've ever seen, definitely in person, maybe all time." Attribution reads: First baseman Paul Goldschmidt on Aaron Judge's game-tying home run

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 3h

Lest we not see the forest for the trees, this is excellent:

Bondi to Congress: 🖕
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Bondi to Congress: 🖕

The attorney general came to the Hill to deliver a message to Democrats: Your ‘oversight’ couldn't matter to us less.

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 18h

Might I suggest arresting some of these guys for crimes...like vandalism, terroristic threats, assault, disorderly conduct. I'm sure others can offer more suggestions.
Any possible weapons charges out there?

Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 18h

The recommendations the Republicans have to fix the ACA are in the same file cabinet as that health plan tRump was promising 10 years ago.
The illusion of substance written on a cloud.

Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 18h

The Obamacare Repeal Movement Is Dead. Long Live Obamacare Repeal.
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The Obamacare Repeal Movement Is Dead. Long Live Obamacare Repeal.

“It’s probably gonna happen after the midterms.”

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 18h

I'm glad he is feeling the heat. Now hold his ass to the fire.
And the Republicans too...when they bother to show up.

Trump’s Lies Cost Citizens Everything
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Trump’s Lies Cost Citizens Everything

A president rewriting reality, a government frozen in chaos, and leaders lost in illusion; when truth becomes optional, Americans pay the heavy price and democracy itself teeters on collapse.

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 19h

'Hypocrite!' Pam Bondi's attack notes snapped by photographer during contentious hearing

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'Hypocrite!' Pam Bondi's attack notes snapped by photographer during contentious hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi drew reactions from those watching her appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, when, instead of answering specific questions from Democrats, she turned ...

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 19h

Sweet Karoline..you make Dumb Bunny look like a genius.

Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 19h

So who told her that testifying before the Senate Judiciary meant she could blame the CA wildfires on Adam Schiff and accuse Sheldon Whitehouse of taking money from an Epstein buddy? Thought she was sposed to answer questions.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 23h

Schiff: This is supposed to be an oversight hearing when dozens of prosecutors have been fired simply because they worked on cases investigating the former president.

Bondi: What about the fires in California? Are the riots in LA serious?

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 21h

AG Bondi, here’s that correction you requested.

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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 23h

The United States is deliberately coordinating efforts to protect the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. It's being coordinated and directed from the Oval Office.

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Linda D. @oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social · 19h

Funny how just a week or so ago the Trump Hotel was splashing praise of Chicago across the sky.
Guess occupancy dropped when he announced his invasion.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21h

Early voting is underway for Prop 50 in California.

I urge anyone in the state to vote yes.

This isn’t a race to the bottom. It’s a means of avoiding the bottom. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-blue-states-should-do-when-red

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