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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 13m

Coming out of @11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social , if you want to go deeper into these issues, check out my important conversation with KenBurns:

Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 2d

“The feeble engines of despotism are always around.”

Ken Burns offers lessons learned and warnings from The American Revolution in his newest masterpiece. And reacts to the renaming of the Defense Dept, attacks on our democracy, and…baseball playoffs.

On YouTube: youtube.com/@independent...

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11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social @11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social · 45m

TONIGHT: James Comey pleads not guilty in federal court – Trump’s federal expansion into Chicago continues – & Israel and Hamas sign off on the first phase of a peace deal.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 58m

Now on MSNBC @11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social with @stephruhle.bsky.social and others.

Not talking about the Yankees.

But plenty of other spectacular disappointments to dig into.🚨🇺🇸

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 1h

Also.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 1h

But thanks for the memories, fellas. Especially Judge.

For being our MVP—and for being a true role model for our kids.

There’s still nothing like being a Yankee fan.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 1h

Sigh. It was not meant to be this year for the Yanks.

They just never really clicked. Too often, they didn’t get it done. And respect to the Blue Jays—who always did.

The Yanks have to make changes and moves. And they have to start with Boone. It’s past time.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 2h

You care about the flag so much that you had it lying on the floor the entire time?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

SORTOR: I took this flag from the man that was burning it in the street

TRUMP: Do you know who he is?

SORTOR: Oh yeah

TRUMP: So why don't you give it to Pam. Give it to the attorney general and we'll start prosecutions

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 4h

Back to baseball. And hoping Trump will hold on the crazy shit until the game is over.

And McMahon finally got one! Couldn’t come at a better time.

LET’S GOOOO!

(And I REALLY wish @bsky.app was better when live sports is on).🤞

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 5h

📺And after the Yankees win, I’ll be on MSNBC’s 11thHour at 11ET with Steph Ruhle for all the latest news in the midweek Nightcap.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 5h

And subscribe to @indyamericans.bsky.social now to get tomorrow: on YouTube, Spotify or www.IndependentAmericans.us.

I’m continuing my “Meet The Independent Candidate” series with an Army vet running to win in a red state where Democrats can’t. 🎙️🚨🇺🇸🗳️🐺

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 5h

⚡️A possible Israel/Hamas peace deal, flexing America’s soft power in Gaza, Trump’s predictable focus on Antifa, why he’s on-plan with his dangerous expansion of troops into American cities. With many more to come. And the shutdown screwing troops.

My weekly on NewsNation.

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NEWSNATION NOW: OCTOBER 8, 2025 - TRUMP SAYS NEXT 48 HOURS CRUCIAL FOR GAZA DEAL

YouTube video by Righteous Media

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Dan Lamothe @danlamothe.bsky.social · 11h

During the fall of Afghanistan, a free press repeatedly surfaced new info about how U.S. troops were in danger and coping w/ an unprecedented situation, prompting adjustments in a crisis.

That's the job. Not repeating talking points.

Dan Lamothe @danlamothe.bsky.social · 11h

Urgent new statement from the Pentagon Press Association, on Pete Hegseth’s new, forthcoming media restrictions:

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Dan Lamothe @danlamothe.bsky.social · 11h

Urgent new statement from the Pentagon Press Association, on Pete Hegseth’s new, forthcoming media restrictions:

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 9h

Trump and Hegseth’s outrageous and dangerous war on the press continues.🚨🇺🇸 (via @danlamothe.bsky.social)

I’ll have more this hour on NewsNation with ConnellMcShane for my weekly segment.

And late tonight on MSNBC’s 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle for the midweek Nightcap. (After the Yankees win).

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 12h

Watch or hear the full interview: independentamericans.us/353-ethan-pe...

353. Ethan Penner. Independent for Governor of California. The Golden State in Crisis. Can He Really Win? Standing Up For The Center. A Bold Vision For Reforming The Tax System. Independents As a Sour...

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 12h

This is not a person who has the temperament to be Governor. Especially now.

The attention on Porter brings a good opportunity to learn about the independent candidate that’s now in the race in California.

Meet independent #EthanPenner, who was my guest on @indyamericans.bsky.social

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 13h

abcnews.go.com/amp/US/air-t...

Great job, everybody.

Our enemies are celebrating.🚨🇺🇸

Air traffic controller shortages amid shutdown lead to canceled flights, delays nationwide

Controllers are considered essential workers and are exempt from being furloughed during a shutdown.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 14h

Go Yankees!

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 1d

⚾️Get more baseball.

With Ken Burns.

The guy who created THE film series about it.

Welcome to @indyamericans.bsky.social, Ep 354.

On YouTube: youtube.com/@independent...

And Spotify and all others: independentamericans.us

Baseball (and history) class is in session with Professor Ken Burns.🚨🇺🇸

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 1d

What a wild one. New York never quits. NEVER.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI.

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Paul Rieckhoff @rieckhoff.bsky.social · 1d

Yep.

Jonathan V. Last @jvl.bsky.social · 1d

As alarmed as people may be, they aren't alarmed enough. Trump just escalated this crisis from a fight between the federal government and a state, to a situation where one state is deploying armed forces to impose its will on another state. www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...