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vtvball.bsky.social @vtvball.bsky.social · 7h

#WeAreAmerica Chicago, stand your ground!
It’s a little unsettling that we are not even a year into this nightmare. My dreams and wishes are significantly different than they were one year ago, for sure.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 7h

October 8, 2025

Yesterday, journalists observed members of the Texas National Guard at a U.S.

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vtvball.bsky.social @vtvball.bsky.social · 8h

Where are the laugh tracks for this obvious, really bad sitcom, ‘How to dye and blow up your face’

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 8h

As I observed in my Substack Round Up this past week, the endgame of the military strikes against drug cartels in international waters is to lay the groundwork to use lethal military force against Americans at home. Pay attention open.substack.com/pub/asharang...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 18h

NEW: Comey is going to file selective and vindictive prosecution motion to dismiss AND he will challenge the legality of Halligan’s appointment! There’s more, too… so glad @annabower.bsky.social is there to bring us the whole story! Thread below with details:

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 19h

The judge also set an initial schedule for pre-trial motions.

The first set is expected by Oct. 12. Per Comey’s defense counsel, that batch will include motions to dismiss for selective and vindictive prosecution, as well as a motion challenging the legality of Halligan’s appointment as US attorney

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

🏆 How does a comedy show have the best news research team? @thedailyshow.com

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

I forget-- who controls the White House, Senate, and House?

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vtvball.bsky.social @vtvball.bsky.social · 18h

Shocking! 😮

vtvball.bsky.social @vtvball.bsky.social · 18h

Ah bummer, we had that weather yesterday… well, it is a birthday week, weekend, so it still counts! 😂

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vtvball.bsky.social @vtvball.bsky.social · 18h

Can’t you call in your National Guard? Your State is endangered, correct? Or at least you have control over your state police? Just asking.

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

Someone should start asking why we’re hearing and seeing Stephen Miller so much all of a sudden.

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vtvball.bsky.social @vtvball.bsky.social · 19h

I think she Wants to now!! What a cockwomble.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?

JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back

R: Why not now?

J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

This is Adelita Grijalva.

She was elected to Congress two weeks ago, officially making her the final vote needed to force the release of the Epstein files.

She has still not been sworn in because Mike Johnson refuses to do so.

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vtvball.bsky.social @vtvball.bsky.social · 19h

I mean, really… who the heck would let someone wielding a gun standing next to a puppy killer in, anywhere?!

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

October 5, 2025

October 6, 2025

If White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is at the head of the administration’s deployment of federal agents against undocumented immigrants, it appears that Office of Management and Budget...

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vtvball.bsky.social @vtvball.bsky.social · 19h

Happy Happy Birthday to you!! I hope you have the best day and greatest year!! Thank you for all you do!
My pups and I hope you can get out on the water today!

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

October 7, 2025

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today floated the idea that workers furloughed during a government shutdown are not guaranteed back pay when the shutdown is resolved.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP MONTH:

djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."

Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."

djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."

And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.

#PedoPrez