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Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 5d

Texas Gateway Church pastor, Trump / MAGA spiritual advisor, and sponsor, Robert Morris, has plead guilty for raping a 12 year old girl. Morris sponsored one of Trump’s Inaugural Balls in 2017 and partook in other MAGA & GOP events. #OpDeathEaters #EndImpunity

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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 1d

In 2019, I worked with Republicans to secure passage of legislation to guarantee all federal employees back pay during any shutdown. Trump signed it. Now, his bureaucrat, Russ Vought, is trying to go back on this promise.

Federal employees get back pay. That’s the law.

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 1d

Huh.

Laura Belin @laurarbelin.bsky.social · 1d

"Arctic Frost" is what Grassley now calls the January 6 investigation (apparently the FBI used that name internally).

He doesn't want most people to realize this investigation was related to the January 6 coup attempt and broader conspiracy to overturn the results of a free and fair election.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Rep. Chuck Grassley tells Bondi "Arctic Frost" (whatever that is) was "worse than Watergate"

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José Machismo 🇨🇦🇪🇸🤘 @josemachismo.bsky.social · Feb 17

Anyone else take comfort in the belief that the US will destroy itself before they get around to Canada?

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 2d

Hmmmm // Trump says he will talk to DOJ about Maxwell pardon, says Diddy asked for one - www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 2d

TikTok is still illegal. Whatever, man.

Tariffs violate dozens of treaties. Who cares?

Impoundment? What are laws & contracts, anyway?

Hatch Act? Feh. Own the libs.

You don’t have to ask <if> or <when> the democratic backsliding will begin. You (& I) already don’t live under the rule of law.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Jeffries: "Why don't Republicans want to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. Is it the Epstein files?"

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 2d

Another deadline in US shutdown: Will troops get paychecks on October 15? - www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

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Anil Kalhan @akalhan.bsky.social · 3d

"[A]gents engulfed my car in tear gas, smashed my driver-side window, and pepper-sprayed my face.... I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. No explanation. No charges. No apology. One day, I was just told, 'you’re free to go.'" #KavanaughStop

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 2d

US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal of conviction in Epstein sex trafficking case - www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...

US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal of conviction in Epstein sex trafficking case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction for helping the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, steering clear of a case that continues to hound President Donald Trump and his administration.

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 2d

As I recently wrote, "globalist" has long been a term that antisemites have used to attack and demonize Jews.

link.motherjones.com/public/41852...

Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 2d

UPDATE: now DHS says "globalists" will be blocked "from ever entering our country."

Homeland Security
@DHSgov
RECAPTURE OUR NATIONAL IDENTITY!
This week, we arrested hundreds of criminal illegal aliens, terrorists, and terrorist sympathizers across our country in Portland in Chicago.
Now, we need your help. Block communists, terrorists, and globalists from ever entering our country. Go to USCIS.GOV/JOIN
@MicahBock

Screenshot from video: YOU'LL BLOCK COMMUNISTS, TERRORISTS, AND GLOBALISTS
1:03/3:09

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 2d

These times

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2d

Breaking MSNBC:

A top prosecutor in Virginia has informed colleagues she plans to decline to seek charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James — resisting intense pressure from Trump, according to two people familiar with her discussions. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...

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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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 2d

U.S. states cannot invade one another.

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

Watching the sailors applaud this, I looked up what the Navy (navy.mil) says are its core values. This is one: “Show respect toward all people without regard to race, religion, or sex; Treat each individual with human dignity.”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Trump to the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats."

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 3d

Immergut deposed Monica Lewinsky for Ken Starr, was a US attorney under Bush, and was appointed to the bench by Trump during his first term. This is not some left-wing judge.

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 3d

Immergut: I'm handling this on expedited basis, but defendants haven't provided new info.

SHE RULES FROM THE BENCH: I grant the plaintiffs motion for a second TRO based on reasons stated in previous order...

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

States' rights and opposition to a heavy-handed federal government were once a pillar of Republican party ideology.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 3d

The very first statute authorizing domestic use of the military during domestic emergencies, enacted in 1792 by a Congress full of the same folks who wrote and ratified the Constitution, expressly provided for judicial review in certain circumstances *before* the President could even send troops.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 3d

They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office

Ryan Grim @ryangrim.bsky.social · 7d

After announcing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina, the White House now says it's pausing $18 billion in funding for NYC infrastructure projects

Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

Hegseth and President Donald Trump have not provided evidence for claims that the targeted boats were carrying drugs. //

Hegseth says he has every authorization needed for Caribbean strikes - www.reuters.com/world/us/heg...

Hegseth says he has every authorization needed for Caribbean strikes

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he has every authorization needed for U.S. military strikes on vessels just off the coast of Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal drugs.

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

Rubio says Gaza war has hurt Israel's global support. How has that played out at the UN? - www.reuters.com/world/us/rub...

Rubio says Gaza war has hurt Israel's global support. How has that played out at the UN?

"You cannot ignore the impact."

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Patricia Zengerle @reuterszengerle.bsky.social · 3d

The grin on the face of the sailor behind him at the political comments.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Trump to the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats."

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Two things felt different to the ppl I spoke with who’d been protesting at the ICE building for months.

1st was the sheer volume of tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bangs used, seemingly unprovoked.

2nd was seeing so many videographers/live-streamers embedded with the feds as they marched out.

Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on protesters in the city.

Troy and I were on the ground:

Federal tactics on protesters escalate, hours after judge rules against Trump

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on prote...

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 3d

The Trump administration’s deployment of ICE and others in the mass deportation effort has led to more violence and turmoil, and less safety and security for all, including US citizens. But that’s a feature not a bug. The chaos justifies further authoritarian crackdowns. The chaos is the point.

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