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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 14m

She sees that the GOP has no healthcare plan and her brand is stronger than those telling her to sit down.

I couldn't be more different in so many ways from MTG, but good on her.

Once a loyal foot soldier for Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene is increasingly bucking her party

From the Gaza war to the Epstein files to the government shutdown, the MAGA-aligned congresswoman has grown critical of her fellow Republicans.

www.nbcnews.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 27m

"Protect ICE" is the new "comply or get arrested."

Trump Calls for Jailing of Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor

The president in a social-media post says Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have failed to protect ICE.

www.wsj.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 3h

The must-read story of the day. 🐈

Francine, the West Broad Street Lowe’s cat, is back in Richmond

She was found Monday morning in a distribution center in North Carolina.

www.vpm.org

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 3h

“Fully 100% of homes in 14 major metros in Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida and Texas carry severe or extreme hurricane wind risk, per the report.”

Where U.S. homes face the most severe and extreme climate risk

Flood risks are particularly underestimated, researchers say.

www.axios.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 3h

“The more entangled AI firms get, the more likely any setback to one will turn into a calamity for all.”

Welcome to the mega-blob: AI firms are fusing into one big lump

OpenAI's AMD deal is the latest sign big AI firms are entangling supply chains. ownership and responsibility.

www.axios.com

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Christopher hennelly @acctprogressive.bsky.social · 11h

Come Join is 10/18/25 Saturday Alexander and Mt Hope Avenue near No Kings event.

Food Drive for South Wedge St Joeseph’s House of Hospitality. Spanish Translation by Che Huertas.

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 12h

I’m not sure - I believe it might be tackled at state level. I will check it out.

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 12h

DHS posted a really sick video on X likening people to hunted animals.

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 12h

“Garcia said he and his wife have spent more than 25 years trying to obtain legal status, hiring immigration attorneys in Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Florida most recently.”

Celebrated chef deported, extorted in Mexico, leaving Waco in shock.

“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE ...

www.texastribune.org

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 14h

Your timeline might need a dog stare-off right now

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 14h

🤔 “MCC stated that the Monroe Doctrine was suspended for missing mandatory student government meetings last semester. The radio station, WMCC, was suspended for failing to hand in required paperwork.”

'We need a watchdog': Editor-in-chief speaks out against MCC's suspension of student media

BRIGHTON, N.Y. – A protest took place at Monroe Community College (MCC) Tuesday against the suspension of the school’s student newspaper and radio station.The editor-in-chief of the “Monroe Doctrine,”...

www.whec.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 21h

I’m not sure

Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 21h

“According to a DHS statement, thirty-seven people were arrested, including four children. As of this reporting, neighbors have still not been able to locate all the people who were arrested.”

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

southsideweekly.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

"EIA data shows that states that have been the quickest to add wind and solar generation to the grid have had lower power prices."

Green power is sometimes the cheapest power — despite what Trump says

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...

www.politico.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

This 👉 "Both Rosario and LeBron-Harris agreed that the long-term solution to the violence in the neighborhood is to meet core needs of the community such as food, shelter, and treatment for addiction, alongside the policing and outreach efforts."

Violent crime is falling in Rochester. Its underlying causes persist.

The summer of 2025 saw the second lowest number of homicides in the past decade. But the issues of blight, addiction, and divestment that lead to violent crime are still ever-present.

www.wxxinews.org

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

Legal experts who go back to Reagan admin believe the DOJ is now a tool for the president and we’re losing functioning democracy. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/m...

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

“Parente said the video shows an agent turn a federal vehicle left into Martinez’s vehicle, after which an agent says, “Do something b----.” The agent then exits the vehicle and shoots at Martinez.

“I think there’s a danger to the community, but I don’t think it’s Ms. Martinez.””

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorn...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

Yes. The issue would be without an MLB expansion, what team would be available.

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

“Prosecutors in the Eastern District are now bracing for Yusi to be fired for her own resistance to try a case that many lawyers have said lacks sufficient evidence, according to the two people.”

Top prosecutor is rejecting Trump pressure to charge New York AG

A key federal prosecutor in Virginia, where James Comey was indicted, is resisting bringing charges against Letitia James.

www.msnbc.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

2031 is the year this may happen. Where that would leave the Red Wings is a big ? if it happens. 2/

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 1d

I've been following this. Richmond Flying Squirrels want to take the Red Wings' AAA affiliation with the Nationals. They're only two hours from DC. Richmond has a new stadium opening in April, making this possible. 1/
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Jessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 1d

A lot of attention has been paid to overseas aid cut by the Trump administration, but this brilliant piece of visual data journalism illustrates the devastating cuts to food banks here at home: 94 million pounds of food that were never delivered 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

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 2d

Batavia named as facility that has a high number of people put in isolation.

Immigrants nationwide placed in solitary confinement for weeks, report says

The United Nations says isolating people for 15 days or more constitutes psychological torture.

www.axios.com

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 2d

What a debacle. This poor stadium has had a rocky life.

Stadium leaks have confounded the city for years. But figuring out a fix will be costly

“Water infiltration has been an ongoing issue that has affected all stadium suites, as well as the pantry, press box, and restrooms,” according to the city.

www.wxxinews.org

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 2d

Skeptical this goes the way they want. There is equity in the legacy brand, you need authenticity for people to start calling you something else after 100 years (not organic).

University of Rochester launches rebrand, now being called 'URochester'

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The University of Rochester unveiled its brand new look Friday, but don’t call it the “U of R” anymore. Now called URochester, this is the university’s first brand refresh in 20 year...

www.whec.com

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