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Lifelong Dem & political junkie, RV Traveler, certified chef, retired, doggie aficionado
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Breaking news: Moderate House Republicans join Democrats to force a vote on ACA subsidies, which are likely to expire.
Speaker Mike Johnson had refused to allow a vote, provoking the strongest rebellion among Republicans from swing districts to date.
Speaker Mike Johnson had refused to allow a vote, provoking the strongest rebellion among Republicans from swing districts to date.
Moderate House Republicans join Democrats to force vote on ACA subsidies
The Senate has already rejected the plan, so the subsidies are still virtually certain to expire at the end of this year.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Breaking news: Moderate House Republicans join Democrats to force a vote on ACA subsidies, which are likely to expire.
Speaker Mike Johnson had refused to allow a vote, provoking the strongest rebellion among Republicans from swing districts to date.
Speaker Mike Johnson had refused to allow a vote, provoking the strongest rebellion among Republicans from swing districts to date.
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In a closed-door hearing, the former special counsel defended his decision to charge Trump in classified documents and 2020 election cases. https://cnn.it/3MH1ale
December 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In a closed-door hearing, the former special counsel defended his decision to charge Trump in classified documents and 2020 election cases. https://cnn.it/3MH1ale
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The full statement about the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner by several of their close friends: https://cnn.it/3MExjK8
December 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The full statement about the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner by several of their close friends: https://cnn.it/3MExjK8
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Trump’s decision to end a student loan repayment program has left 8 million Americans facing changing loan terms. “This is a policy choice by the Trump administration to make it worse for everybody.” From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social: trib.al/dNgvD4M
GOP Forcing Eight Million Student Loan Borrowers Into Repayment - The American Prospect
The most affordable of all the federal repayment programs is ending sooner than planned after Trump conspired with red-state attorneys general to kill it.
trib.al
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump’s decision to end a student loan repayment program has left 8 million Americans facing changing loan terms. “This is a policy choice by the Trump administration to make it worse for everybody.” From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social: trib.al/dNgvD4M
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A retired Tennessee policeman who spent more than a month in jail over an anti-Trump Facebook post is suing the authorities responsible for his arrest.
“In America, we do not jail people for political speech,” the lawsuit states.
“In America, we do not jail people for political speech,” the lawsuit states.
A retired policeman was jailed over an anti-Trump meme. Now he’s suing.
Attorneys for 61-year-old Larry Bushart say a Tennessee sheriff violated the First Amendment: “In America, we do not jail people for political speech.”
wapo.st
December 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A retired Tennessee policeman who spent more than a month in jail over an anti-Trump Facebook post is suing the authorities responsible for his arrest.
“In America, we do not jail people for political speech,” the lawsuit states.
“In America, we do not jail people for political speech,” the lawsuit states.
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In the first nearly seven months of President Trump’s return to office, the Environmental Protection Agency spent more than $86.5 million to compensate more than 2,600 employees who were placed on administrative leave, according to data. https://wapo.st/4j1CjV7
December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In the first nearly seven months of President Trump’s return to office, the Environmental Protection Agency spent more than $86.5 million to compensate more than 2,600 employees who were placed on administrative leave, according to data. https://wapo.st/4j1CjV7
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Trump "showed a level of viciousness toward [Rob] Reiner in death that we rarely see in anyone, and have never before seen in an American president," Peter Wehner argues—and it's a mistake to dismiss his words.
Trump’s Inferno of Hate Is Intensifying
When a man with the president’s personality feels besieged and abandoned, he becomes more desperate and more dangerous.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Trump "showed a level of viciousness toward [Rob] Reiner in death that we rarely see in anyone, and have never before seen in an American president," Peter Wehner argues—and it's a mistake to dismiss his words.
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It's been nearly a month and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It's been nearly a month and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
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My one defining memory of seeing this in theatres opening weekend was the incredible roar of applause from the audience when Inigo says “I want my father back you son of a bitch” - just about took the roof off of that auditorium…
I still *feel* that moment every time I’ve seen the film since…
I still *feel* that moment every time I’ve seen the film since…
December 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
My one defining memory of seeing this in theatres opening weekend was the incredible roar of applause from the audience when Inigo says “I want my father back you son of a bitch” - just about took the roof off of that auditorium…
I still *feel* that moment every time I’ve seen the film since…
I still *feel* that moment every time I’ve seen the film since…
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Trump:
At this moment,Russia wants to get it ended.The problem is they'll want to get it ended,then all of a sudden they won't,&Ukraine will want to get it ended,all of a sudden they won't
Comment from me:Ukraine has accepted all ceasefire proposals&has always confirmed we want a lasting&just peace
At this moment,Russia wants to get it ended.The problem is they'll want to get it ended,then all of a sudden they won't,&Ukraine will want to get it ended,all of a sudden they won't
Comment from me:Ukraine has accepted all ceasefire proposals&has always confirmed we want a lasting&just peace
December 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Trump:
At this moment,Russia wants to get it ended.The problem is they'll want to get it ended,then all of a sudden they won't,&Ukraine will want to get it ended,all of a sudden they won't
Comment from me:Ukraine has accepted all ceasefire proposals&has always confirmed we want a lasting&just peace
At this moment,Russia wants to get it ended.The problem is they'll want to get it ended,then all of a sudden they won't,&Ukraine will want to get it ended,all of a sudden they won't
Comment from me:Ukraine has accepted all ceasefire proposals&has always confirmed we want a lasting&just peace
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Heartbreaking news of death of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. Rob was not only an award winning creator of amazing movies but also a tireless fighter for America. He had appeared on my SiriusXM show numerous times over the years incl in 2024 talking how comedy/Jon Stewart can impact politics:
December 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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If we Dems come back in 2028, we won't have nearly enough time to fix everything Trump broke. We will look just as incompetent. It's much easier to break shit, than to fix it. Maybe we should just let them own it until the next presidential? Keep them from hurting themselves in the meantime?
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If we Dems come back in 2028, we won't have nearly enough time to fix everything Trump broke. We will look just as incompetent. It's much easier to break shit, than to fix it. Maybe we should just let them own it until the next presidential? Keep them from hurting themselves in the meantime?
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After 15 years, Republicans have two weeks to produce a health care plan. They’ve had this entire year to do something, but instead they prioritized tax goodies for billionaires and slashing Medicaid and SNAP.
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
After 15 years, Republicans have two weeks to produce a health care plan. They’ve had this entire year to do something, but instead they prioritized tax goodies for billionaires and slashing Medicaid and SNAP.
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After acclaimed film director Rob Reiner was found dead in his L.A. home, President Trump claimed without evidence that he was killed because he was critical of Trump. Prominent right-wing figures are among those who pushed back on his suggestion.
Trump bashes late director Rob Reiner, drawing immediate backlash
Prominent right-wing figures are among those who pushed back on the president’s suggestion that the death of Reiner and his wife were connected to Reiner’s previous criticism of Trump.
wapo.st
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
After acclaimed film director Rob Reiner was found dead in his L.A. home, President Trump claimed without evidence that he was killed because he was critical of Trump. Prominent right-wing figures are among those who pushed back on his suggestion.
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PLS SIGN OUR Change.org PETITION & CALL Congress to impeach & convict the racist, child rapist, pathological liar, wannabe King, #Trump & his corrupt Admin
If #GOP does nothing, we MUST VOTE THEM & centrist #DEM OUT in 11/2026!
www.change.org/p/with-this-...
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#BlueCrew
If #GOP does nothing, we MUST VOTE THEM & centrist #DEM OUT in 11/2026!
www.change.org/p/with-this-...
TYVM @producrgrl.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
PLS SIGN OUR Change.org PETITION & CALL Congress to impeach & convict the racist, child rapist, pathological liar, wannabe King, #Trump & his corrupt Admin
If #GOP does nothing, we MUST VOTE THEM & centrist #DEM OUT in 11/2026!
www.change.org/p/with-this-...
TYVM @producrgrl.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
If #GOP does nothing, we MUST VOTE THEM & centrist #DEM OUT in 11/2026!
www.change.org/p/with-this-...
TYVM @producrgrl.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
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RFK Jr. is making sure that recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough get worse—and might even add some more contagious diseases to the mix. This is what happens when, as Trump promised, RFK Jr. goes “wild on health.” From @ryanlcooper.com:
trib.al/Bswg4TH
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The Kennedy Center of Contagious Diseases - The American Prospect
Measles and whooping cough are spreading around the country. The man in charge of American public health is making everything worse.
trib.al
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
RFK Jr. is making sure that recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough get worse—and might even add some more contagious diseases to the mix. This is what happens when, as Trump promised, RFK Jr. goes “wild on health.” From @ryanlcooper.com:
trib.al/Bswg4TH
trib.al/Bswg4TH
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The husband of a Homeland Security officer, was arrested for impersonating an ICE goon.
Washington Township, New Jersey.
Washington Township, New Jersey.
December 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The husband of a Homeland Security officer, was arrested for impersonating an ICE goon.
Washington Township, New Jersey.
Washington Township, New Jersey.
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Week 46 Trump's defective!
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F👑ckCakeEatTheRich
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#OpposeEverything
#BlameTheGOP
#GOPOwnsThisDebt
#GOPDoorMats
#VolumeUp
#EpsteinFiles
#47TeamPutin
#47WarCrimes
#HagueSeth
#KillTheBallroom
#SupremeStench
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F👑ckCakeEatTheRich
🛑UnTRUMPtheWorld🛑
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#OpposeEverything
#BlameTheGOP
#GOPOwnsThisDebt
#GOPDoorMats
#VolumeUp
#EpsteinFiles
#47TeamPutin
#47WarCrimes
#HagueSeth
#KillTheBallroom
#SupremeStench
December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Week 46 Trump's defective!
🇺🇦STAND WITH UKRAINE🇺🇦
F👑ckCakeEatTheRich
🛑UnTRUMPtheWorld🛑
🚫ICE
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social
#OpposeEverything
#BlameTheGOP
#GOPOwnsThisDebt
#GOPDoorMats
#VolumeUp
#EpsteinFiles
#47TeamPutin
#47WarCrimes
#HagueSeth
#KillTheBallroom
#SupremeStench
🇺🇦STAND WITH UKRAINE🇺🇦
F👑ckCakeEatTheRich
🛑UnTRUMPtheWorld🛑
🚫ICE
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social
#OpposeEverything
#BlameTheGOP
#GOPOwnsThisDebt
#GOPDoorMats
#VolumeUp
#EpsteinFiles
#47TeamPutin
#47WarCrimes
#HagueSeth
#KillTheBallroom
#SupremeStench
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Running for Senate
and Cpmin’ for Trump
Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, telling President Donald Trump, “I’m coming for you,”
Greg Abbott declared that if Crocker should win a Senate seat, he would resign as Governor of Texas.
Jasmine Crockett
and Cpmin’ for Trump
Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, telling President Donald Trump, “I’m coming for you,”
Greg Abbott declared that if Crocker should win a Senate seat, he would resign as Governor of Texas.
Jasmine Crockett
December 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Running for Senate
and Cpmin’ for Trump
Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, telling President Donald Trump, “I’m coming for you,”
Greg Abbott declared that if Crocker should win a Senate seat, he would resign as Governor of Texas.
Jasmine Crockett
and Cpmin’ for Trump
Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, telling President Donald Trump, “I’m coming for you,”
Greg Abbott declared that if Crocker should win a Senate seat, he would resign as Governor of Texas.
Jasmine Crockett
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-200 to advance a bill that would overturn a major executive order issued by Trump in March, which stripped collective bargaining rights from roughly one million federal workers.
www.newsweek.com/republicans-...
www.newsweek.com/republicans-...
13 Republicans vote to nullify Donald Trump's executive order
The bill seeks to restore union rights for employees at agencies central to national security, healthcare, and veterans' affairs.
www.newsweek.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-200 to advance a bill that would overturn a major executive order issued by Trump in March, which stripped collective bargaining rights from roughly one million federal workers.
www.newsweek.com/republicans-...
www.newsweek.com/republicans-...