Kristin
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Funny how that works, huh? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Leading Prediction Firms Share a Commonality: Donald Trump Jr.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Funny how that works, huh? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
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Our hearts are with the students, parents and staff of Wootton High School in Rockville after a shooting at the school. We are closely monitoring the situation and sending sympathy and strength to the Wootton community.
Student hurt in shooting at Wootton High School, suspect arrested
One student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland, Monday afternoon, and another student was arrested a short time later, police say. Officers found the injured student ...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Our hearts are with the students, parents and staff of Wootton High School in Rockville after a shooting at the school. We are closely monitoring the situation and sending sympathy and strength to the Wootton community.
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Donald Trump said his deportation machine would only go after the “worst of the worst.”
He lied — and DHS’s own data proves it.
He lied — and DHS’s own data proves it.
February 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Donald Trump said his deportation machine would only go after the “worst of the worst.”
He lied — and DHS’s own data proves it.
He lied — and DHS’s own data proves it.
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This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)
January 16, 2026 at 12:35 AM
This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)
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The House did the right thing by extending ACA subsidies and stopping health care costs from exploding for 20 million Americans. The Senate must pass it next.
Short-term relief matters — but long term, we must fix our broken health care system and move toward Medicare for All.
Short-term relief matters — but long term, we must fix our broken health care system and move toward Medicare for All.
Breaking news: More than a dozen House Republicans joined every Democrat to pass a bill extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years — the sharpest GOP break with party leadership yet.
House passes bill extending health care subsidies, bucking GOP leaders
Prospects for passage in the Senate are unclear. The enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, driving costs up for millions.
wapo.st
January 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
The House did the right thing by extending ACA subsidies and stopping health care costs from exploding for 20 million Americans. The Senate must pass it next.
Short-term relief matters — but long term, we must fix our broken health care system and move toward Medicare for All.
Short-term relief matters — but long term, we must fix our broken health care system and move toward Medicare for All.
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Something to remind you
It's a world worth saving
It's a world worth saving
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Something to remind you
It's a world worth saving
It's a world worth saving
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
“All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
Opinion | By Killing Renee Good, ICE Sent a Message to Us All
Not even citizens are safe in Trump’s America.
nyti.ms
January 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
“All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
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@petebuttigieg.bsky.social: "What ICE has become has nothing to do with keeping us safe and in many cases, including this American mother of 3 who lost her life yesterday, it's doing the opposite."
January 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social: "What ICE has become has nothing to do with keeping us safe and in many cases, including this American mother of 3 who lost her life yesterday, it's doing the opposite."
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Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food. n.pr/47Awavd
9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight
Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food.
n.pr
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food. n.pr/47Awavd
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Today we observe #VeteransDay to honor all those who have devoted their lives in service to our country.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today we observe #VeteransDay to honor all those who have devoted their lives in service to our country.
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Inflation is on the rise — particularly at the grocery store.
One big reason why?
Minimal competition opens the door to maximal price-gouging — and the opportunity to pull shady tricks like this. https://youtu.be/ad5GfgrPkYo?si=iDRiVN9_TsjGsD9k
One big reason why?
Minimal competition opens the door to maximal price-gouging — and the opportunity to pull shady tricks like this. https://youtu.be/ad5GfgrPkYo?si=iDRiVN9_TsjGsD9k
Is Your Grocery Store Ripping You Off?
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Inflation is on the rise — particularly at the grocery store.
One big reason why?
Minimal competition opens the door to maximal price-gouging — and the opportunity to pull shady tricks like this. https://youtu.be/ad5GfgrPkYo?si=iDRiVN9_TsjGsD9k
One big reason why?
Minimal competition opens the door to maximal price-gouging — and the opportunity to pull shady tricks like this. https://youtu.be/ad5GfgrPkYo?si=iDRiVN9_TsjGsD9k
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NEW: President Trump will meet with his top budget chief, a Project 2025 architect, to discuss ways to leverage the shutdown to cut "Democratic agencies," calling it "unprecedented opportunity" www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/b...
Trump Calls Shutdown an ‘Unprecedented Opportunity,’ and Eyes Deep Cuts
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
NEW: President Trump will meet with his top budget chief, a Project 2025 architect, to discuss ways to leverage the shutdown to cut "Democratic agencies," calling it "unprecedented opportunity" www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/b...
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The world lost a beautiful soul. Rest in peace fair lady. 💔💔
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The world lost a beautiful soul. Rest in peace fair lady. 💔💔
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Donald Trump says he wants our military to use cities like Los Angeles and Portland as a "training ground." Absolutely not.
This un-American, illegal use of the military to terrorize in our communities must end now.
This un-American, illegal use of the military to terrorize in our communities must end now.
October 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Donald Trump says he wants our military to use cities like Los Angeles and Portland as a "training ground." Absolutely not.
This un-American, illegal use of the military to terrorize in our communities must end now.
This un-American, illegal use of the military to terrorize in our communities must end now.
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On November 4th in California, you will have the power to stand up to Donald Trump. You will have the power to stand up for people.
We're going to give the people of this state the power to stand up for democracy.
We're going to give the people of this state the power to stand up for democracy.
August 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On November 4th in California, you will have the power to stand up to Donald Trump. You will have the power to stand up for people.
We're going to give the people of this state the power to stand up for democracy.
We're going to give the people of this state the power to stand up for democracy.
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American corporations are on pace to spend $1.1 trillion on stock buybacks in 2025, an all-time high.
Buybacks don't create more jobs, increase wages, or grow the economy — but they do help juice CEO pay that's often tied to stock performance.
Nothing trickles down to workers.
Buybacks don't create more jobs, increase wages, or grow the economy — but they do help juice CEO pay that's often tied to stock performance.
Nothing trickles down to workers.
August 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
American corporations are on pace to spend $1.1 trillion on stock buybacks in 2025, an all-time high.
Buybacks don't create more jobs, increase wages, or grow the economy — but they do help juice CEO pay that's often tied to stock performance.
Nothing trickles down to workers.
Buybacks don't create more jobs, increase wages, or grow the economy — but they do help juice CEO pay that's often tied to stock performance.
Nothing trickles down to workers.
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Private equity is destroying hospitals, housing markets, the media, and other vital parts of our communities.
Now, thanks to Trump, private equity could soon have access to $12.2 trillion in Americans’ 401(k) and retirement plans.
Here's what you should know about the industry.
Now, thanks to Trump, private equity could soon have access to $12.2 trillion in Americans’ 401(k) and retirement plans.
Here's what you should know about the industry.
This One Thing Is Making Your Life More Expensive | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
August 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Private equity is destroying hospitals, housing markets, the media, and other vital parts of our communities.
Now, thanks to Trump, private equity could soon have access to $12.2 trillion in Americans’ 401(k) and retirement plans.
Here's what you should know about the industry.
Now, thanks to Trump, private equity could soon have access to $12.2 trillion in Americans’ 401(k) and retirement plans.
Here's what you should know about the industry.
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BREAKING: DC is in chaos tonight as massive protests flood the streets. Trump has called in the National Guard over some bullshit “violent crime emergency” he just made up.
This isn’t law & order—this is fascism in broad daylight.
This isn’t law & order—this is fascism in broad daylight.
August 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
BREAKING: DC is in chaos tonight as massive protests flood the streets. Trump has called in the National Guard over some bullshit “violent crime emergency” he just made up.
This isn’t law & order—this is fascism in broad daylight.
This isn’t law & order—this is fascism in broad daylight.
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Trump’s decision to send 800 National Guard troops into the streets of Washington to fight crime is the latest example of how he has used the military to advance domestic his policy priorities
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/u...
Trump Pulls Military Into Another Political Issue
www.nytimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Trump’s decision to send 800 National Guard troops into the streets of Washington to fight crime is the latest example of how he has used the military to advance domestic his policy priorities
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/u...
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The new head of US labor statistics recorded a podcast promoting Project 2025.
August 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The new head of US labor statistics recorded a podcast promoting Project 2025.
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Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
July 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
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50 Republican Senators and JD Vance just voted to slash healthcare, education, and food assistance for millions of working people to fund tax cuts skewed to the ultra-wealthy.
Don't fall for the GOP's "working-class party" rebrand.
Don't fall for the GOP's "working-class party" rebrand.
Republicans Are Anti-Working Class
The GOP keeps calling itself as a working-class party. But their budget plan calls for huge tax cuts for the ultra-wealt
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July 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
50 Republican Senators and JD Vance just voted to slash healthcare, education, and food assistance for millions of working people to fund tax cuts skewed to the ultra-wealthy.
Don't fall for the GOP's "working-class party" rebrand.
Don't fall for the GOP's "working-class party" rebrand.
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Every single Republican who just voted to rip health care away from 17 million Americans has government-funded health care.
July 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Every single Republican who just voted to rip health care away from 17 million Americans has government-funded health care.
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America, listen up.
We have one more chance to stop the bill that will cut $1 trillion from Medicaid.
CALL. YOUR. REPUBLICAN. REPRESENTATIVES. It is your voice and your voice only that can fix this. Democrats will hold the line.
We have one more chance to stop the bill that will cut $1 trillion from Medicaid.
CALL. YOUR. REPUBLICAN. REPRESENTATIVES. It is your voice and your voice only that can fix this. Democrats will hold the line.
July 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
America, listen up.
We have one more chance to stop the bill that will cut $1 trillion from Medicaid.
CALL. YOUR. REPUBLICAN. REPRESENTATIVES. It is your voice and your voice only that can fix this. Democrats will hold the line.
We have one more chance to stop the bill that will cut $1 trillion from Medicaid.
CALL. YOUR. REPUBLICAN. REPRESENTATIVES. It is your voice and your voice only that can fix this. Democrats will hold the line.