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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 8h

Speaker Johnson pressed on not swearing in Democrat www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Speaker Johnson pressed on not swearing in Democrat

Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday was pressed again on why he hasn't sworn in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., who won her special election more than two weeks ago.

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 9h

AG Bondi launches into personal attacks against Democrats at Senate hearing www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

AG Bondi launches into personal attacks against Democrats at Senate hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi was grilled by Senate Democrats over DOJ investigations and the Epstein files. But, she pushed back hard against the accusations from Democrats.

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 10h

It’s Wednesday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and day 8 of the government shutdown.
☀️ Ankush Khardori
☕️ @lawofruby.bsky.social
🌅 @repmcgarvey.bsky.social

If you’re up, tell us why! Reply here or email [email protected]. #waytooearly

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 1d

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., broke with her party Monday evening by calling for action on expiring Obamacare subsidies to avoid premium hikes, adding a prominent MAGA voice to the cause led by ...

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 1d

Shutdown drags on as funding bills fail in Senate again www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Shutdown drags on as funding bills fail in Senate again

Tuesday marks the seventh day of the government shutdown after the Senate rejected both Democratic and Republican funding bills for a fifth time on Monday.

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Tuesday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and day 7 of the government shutdown, with:
☀️Jake Traylor
☕️ @mpolymer1.bsky.social
🌅 Rep. Seth Magaziner

If you’re up with us, write in with why! Reply here or email [email protected]. #waytooearly

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 2d

Speaker Johnson on families paying more for health care: 'Boy, I hope not' www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Speaker Johnson on families paying more for health care: 'Boy, I hope not'

Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, discusses the ongoing government shutdown.

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 2d

Shutdown continues as lawmakers remain at an impasse www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Shutdown continues as lawmakers remain at an impasse

The U.S. government shutdown entered its sixth day Monday with no end in sight after another round of blame games and sniping between leaders of the two parties on the Sunday talk shows.

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Monday w/ @waytooearly.bsky.social, the start of week 2 of the govt shutdown & I sat down w/ Speaker Mike Johnson yesterday to set the tone for the week. We’ve got:
☀️ @jonallendc.bsky.social
☕️ Hagar Chemali
🌅 @repgreglandsman.bsky.social

If you’re up with us, email [email protected].

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 5d

Apple removes ICEBlock app after criticism from Trump administration www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Apple removes ICEBlock app after criticism from Trump administration

Apple said Thursday it is removing an app that allows users to share information about sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, which the head of ICE had criticized.

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 5d

Senate resumes votes on funding bill Friday www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Senate resumes votes on funding bill Friday

Votes on a funding bill are set to resume in the Senate on Friday afternoon as the shutdown continues into its third day.

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 5d

It’s Friday, day 3 of the shutdown and debut day for new Taylor album. @waytooearly.bsky.social w/:
☀️ Oriana González
☕️ @mariahinojosa.bsky.social
✨ @jonathankott.bsky.social
🌅 Brendan Buck

Why are you awake (and what’s your favorite new Taylor track)— reply here or email [email protected].

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 6d

Stephen Miller tells law enforcement they are 'unleashed' in Memphis www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Stephen Miller tells law enforcement they are 'unleashed' in Memphis

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., discusses the continued government shutdown.

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 6d

OMB director says Trump WH will begin firing federal employees in 'one to two' days www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

OMB director says Trump WH will begin firing federal employees in 'one to two' days

The Senate again failed to pass the same two short-term funding bills it tried to pass last night, lengthening the federal government shutdown that began today to at least three days. Senators adjourn...

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 6d

It’s Thursday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and Day 2 of the government shutdown. We’ve got:
☀️ @eleanormueller.bsky.social
☕️ Bridget Bowman
🌅 @repauchincloss.bsky.social

Why are you up with us? Email [email protected] or reply here. #waytooearly

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 7d

Trump delivers partisan address to top military leaders www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Trump delivers partisan address to top military leaders

During a Tuesday meeting of hundreds of senior military officers, the president said the military should use 'dangerous' U.S. cities as 'training grounds'.

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 7d

Federal government shuts down as Congress remains deadlocked on spending bill www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Federal government shuts down as Congress remains deadlocked on spending bill

The U.S. government officially shut down at midnight after Congress and the White House failed to reach an agreement on how to extend federal funding.

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 8d

White House unveils 20-point Gaza peace plan www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

White House unveils 20-point Gaza peace plan

President Donald Trump touted his plan for a peace deal in Gaza after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday but said Israel would have the "full backi...

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 8d

Trump, top lawmakers fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Trump, top lawmakers fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown

Republican and Democratic leaders emerged from a high-stakes meeting at the White House on Monday and traded blame for a possible government shutdown that could take place in a little more than 24 hou...

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 8d

It’s Tuesday w/ @waytooearly.bsky.social and unless something major changes, the government will shut down at midnight. That & more, with…
☀️ @jonallendc.bsky.social
☕️ @mpolymer1.bsky.social
🌅 @paulmcleary.bsky.social

Email why you’re up with us to [email protected] #waytooearly

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 9d

Trump thanks FBI director for charges against Comey www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Trump thanks FBI director for charges against Comey

President Trump and his administration are defending the DOJ indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 9d

At least four killed and eight injured in Michigan church shooting and fire www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

At least four killed and eight injured in Michigan church shooting and fire

Four people were killed and several others wounded Sunday when authorities say a man opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, and set it ablaze i...

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 9d

A big Monday - ahead of a big week - with @waytooearly.bsky.social:
☀️ Mychael Schnell
☕️ Akayla Gardner
🌞 @barbmcquade.bsky.social
🌅 @mintimm.bsky.social

Starting your week up early? Tell us why, here or email [email protected]. #waytooearly

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 12d

Trump says U.S. will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

Trump says U.S. will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new round of punishing tariffs, saying the United States will impose a 100% tariff on imported branded drugs, 25% tariff on imports of all heavy-duty tru...

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waytooearly.bsky.social @waytooearly.bsky.social · 12d

James Comey remains defiant: 'Let's have a trial' www.msnbc.com/way-too-earl...

James Comey remains defiant: 'Let's have a trial'

Former FBI Director James Comey appeared defiant in a new video released Thursday in response to his indictment, declaring his innocence and saying he has “great confidence in the federal judicial sys...

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