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Donald Trump is wasting millions of your tax dollars on a vanity parade. On June 14, we’re uniting to send a message loud and clear: America rejects wannabe kings. We hope you'll join us. www.nokings.org/?SQF...
May 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Taxpayers pay $5M to the family of J6 insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt. Trump praises Putin. Musk’s AI site spews toxic gas. SCOTUS strips 350K migrants’ legal status. And that's just the beginning. Catch up with our daily bulletin:
Today in Politics, Bulletin 134. 5/19/25
… US taxpayers will pay the family of J6 insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt nearly $5 million after the Trump admin agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit.
www.meidasplus.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Most attendees at Trump's private memecoin dinner this week will likely be foreign buyers, according to CNBC.

One of the top buyers is Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun, who was facing fraud charges until Trump's SEC dropped them.

Call it what it is: corruption.
Trump meme coin dinner likely to include mostly non-Americans based on top $TRUMP holders
The top 220 $TRUMP holders are supposedly being invited to a private dinner with President Donald Trump at his golf club
www.cnbc.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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meidastouch.com
Trump stays silent as deadly storms ravage the U.S. The Trump-GOP tax scam explodes the deficit. Trump targets Beyoncé. The FBI's new Epstein cover-up. Global MAGA defeats. Russia-Ukraine updates. And more! Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR Breaking News - 5/19/25
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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May 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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murshedz.bsky.social Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · May 19
🚨🚨🚨 HEADS UP - Democratic Senators Gillibrand, Gallego, Warner, and Alsobrooks are scheming to hand Trump a major gift by advancing a shady crypto bill - the GENIUS Act today.

They aren’t even pretending that this bill will rein in any corruption issues.

☎️ Senate 202-224-3121 to say no to crypto.
Politico screenshot “Talks have been led on the Democratic side by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Mark Warner of Virginia. Those lawmakers are gearing up to support the procedural motion, and while it is likely they will bring along enough other Democrats to advance the measure, it is unclear how many they will get. One major question is how Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will vote: He has embraced crypto over the past year, but the legislation still faces strong opposition from some in his caucus. “We have worked to make sure we’ve got as many things done as possible,” Alsobrooks told reporters Friday. “I feel very good about all of the issues that we were able to address.” Schumer convened a conference call with Senate Democrats about the stablecoin bill on Sunday afternoon. Members of the party will be facing pressure from the left to oppose the bill, with the Democratic leader on the Senate Banking Committee, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, heading the opposition. Expect her to focus on President Donald Trump’s conflicts of interest in crypto, which some Democrats have called for the legislation to directly address. Her office circulated a memo Friday saying the stablecoin bill would “Fuel Trump’s Crypto Corruption.” (Trump is promoting a memecoin and his sons launched a crypto company last year that is now issuing a stablecoin.) Gillibrand said at an event hosted by Coinbase last week that “a lot of what President Trump is engaged in is already illegal.” “I’m not so worried about this bill having to deal with all President Trump’s ethics problems,” she said during a panel put on by Semafor at the event. “What this bill is really intended to do is to regulate the entire space of stablecoins so that if someone is an issuer, that they actually have to follow the rules.”
May 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Tell him, Pedro!! 👏
Pedro Pascal Slams Trump's Scare Tactics In Impassioned Rant At Cannes Film Festival
Wise words from Pedro.
www.comicsands.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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I cannot fucking believe we have to say this but no Democrat should be voting for a free pass for the crypto industry while Donald Trump is collecting literally billions in crypto bribes
indivisible.org Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · May 19
Right now, Democrats should be unified in opposition against Trump’s Tax Scam and Republicans’ corruption.

Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats are on the verge of helping the GOP advance a bill that would enable Trump’s corruption. Please call your senators ASAP: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
May 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Every student, no matter their immigration status, deserves to feel safe at school. The Safe Schools for Every Student campaign is about making sure school boards adopt policies that keep schools safe for all students: http://indivisi.org/...
Banner image featuring the slogan 'Safe Schools for Every Student' and the subtitle 'A Comprehensive Guide for Action' written on a chalkboard, with colored chalk pieces and an eraser in front.
May 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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I stand with Rep. LaMonica McIver.

This is a political stunt—point blank.
May 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
House Democratic Leadership Statement on Trump's Attempt to Intimidate Congress.
May 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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leahgreenberg.bsky.social
This is a blatant, deeply alarming attempt to shut down lawful oversight of the Trump administration's wildly illegal conduct, and part of an escalating authoritarian crackdown on political dissent. We stand with Rep. McIver against this baseless persecution.
yasharali.bsky.social Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · May 20
BREAKING

Interim US Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba has charged Congresswoman LaMonica McIver with assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement.

Statement from Habba on the left and statement from the Congresswoman on the right.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM U.S. ATTORNEY ALINA HABBA I take my obligations as U.S. Attorney seriously. I understand the responsibility that comes with my position, and I will work diligently to uphold the law and deliver justice to the people of New Jersey. After extensive consideration, we have agreed to dismiss Mayor Baraka's misdemeanor charge of trespass for the sake of moving forward. In the spirit of public interest, I have invited the mayor to tour Delaney Hall. The government has nothing to hide at this facility, and I will personally accompany the mayor so he can see that firsthand. The citizens of New Jersey deserve unified leadership so we can get to work to keep our state safe. The dismissal against the mayor is not the end of this matter. Congressional oversight is an important constitutional function and one that I fully support. However, that is not at issue in this case. Representative LaMonica Mciver assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law enforcement in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 111(a)(1). That conduct cannot be overlooked by the chief federal law enforcement official in the State of New Jersey, and it is my Constitutional obligation to ensure that our federal law enforcement is protected when executing their duties. I have persistently made efforts to address these issues without bringing criminal charges and have given Representative Mciver every opportunity to come to a resolution, but she has unfortunately declined No one is above the law - politicians or otherwise. It is the job of this office to uphold justice impartially, regardless of who you are. Now we will let the justice system work. Statement from Congresswoman Mclver: "Earlier this month, I joined my colleagues to inspect the treatment of ICE detainees at Delaney Hall in my district. We were fulfilling our lawful oversight responsibilities, as members of Congress have done many times before, and our visit should have been peaceful and short. Instead, ICE agents created an unnecessary and unsafe confrontation when they chose to arrest Mayor Baraka. The charges against me are purely political-they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight. This administration will never stop me from working for the people in our district and standing up for what is right. I am thankful for the outpouring of support I have received and I look forward to the truth being laid out clearly in court."
May 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Donald Trump is using your tax dollars to throw himself a $45 million birthday party.

A dictator-style military parade – all while slashing 80,000 jobs at the VA.

youtu.be/_sG3l27AtoI?...
Trump's $45 Million Birthday Party
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
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May 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Elon Musk’s DOGE is still wreaking havoc across the federal government.

Thousands of federal workers have been fired, rehired, and fired again in just five months – throwing their lives into chaos and disrupting crucial services millions of Americans rely on.

How efficient.
May 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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booker.senate.gov
Pursuing this case against Representative McIver will divert considerable resources away from serious matters of public safety. The Department of Justice should drop these charges immediately.
May 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
winterkid8.bsky.social
I'm attending Coalition Against Project 2025's event, “NO KINGS Indivisible Sacramento RALLY” - sign up now to join me! #CAP25 www.mobilize.us/cap25/event/...
NO KINGS Indivisible Sacramento RALLY · Coalition Against Project 2025
Join INDIVISIBLE Sacramento and all who value democracy as we gather to defy the authoritarian aspirations of Donald Trump. NO KINGS is a nationwide day of defiance. We are taking action to reject aut...
www.mobilize.us
May 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Trump hired several corporate lobbyists — including Pam Bondi and Sean Duffy — to run his second administration.

Now their former firms and clients — including Amazon and pipeline giant Enterprise Products — are lobbying their offices.

"Drain the swamp."
Trump Cabinet Officials’ Former Clients Are Now Lobbying Their Offices
The clients include Amazon and pipeline firm Enterprise Products.
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May 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
AOC does not play around 🔥
AOC Offers Fiery Warning To Homeland Security If They Try To Arrest Dem Reps For ICE Protests
She's not playing 🔥
www.comicsands.com
May 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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booker.senate.gov
Over the last week and a half, my team and I have been working every day to push for the full restoration of airline operations to and from Newark Liberty International Airport.
 
Here’s some of the actions I’ve taken🧵
May 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
This is so alarming.
Roger Stone Slammed After Suggesting Dem Senator Should Be 'Executed' For Criticizing Trump
We should all be alarmed.
www.comicsands.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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booker.senate.gov
House Republicans have spent days working to advance a massive tax cut for the wealthiest Americans. They’re deciding which essential services — like Medicaid — they’ll slash to pay for it. We must keep speaking out and centering the voices of those who would be hurt most: working-class Americans.
We must keep speaking out against the GOP tax cut for millionaires and billionaires.
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
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May 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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indivisible.org
Join us on June 14 for nationwide protests to deny Trump’s fascist birthday wish and send him one message: NO KINGS! Trump wants the world to see a glorious and powerful ruler, but what we’ll show them is a weak and unpopular president: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
May 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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indivisible.org
"If you're struggling to afford food, can't pay your rent, and medical bills are stacking up, this bill will make your life worse."

Tell your GOP representative to reject Trump's tax scam that would have working people pay for tax cuts for billionaires: indivisible.org/reso...
May 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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We must also free Mahmoud Khalil, Badar Khan Suri, and the other students and researchers who have been targeted by ICE for exercising their First Amendment rights.
ICE Overreach — Indivisible Blue State Defiance
www.bluestatedefiance.org
May 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Another federal judge has rebuked Trump’s assault on due process. We're relieved for Rümeysa and grateful that one branch of our government is defending the right to dissent.
Prem Thakker on Twitter: “Read the Judge's straightforward words today as he ordered the release of Rumeysa Ozturk: "There has been no evidence that has been introduced by the government other than the op-ed. I mean, that literally is the case."”
May 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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andrew-oneill.bsky.social
A timely message from @paulkrugman.substack.com.web.brid.gy:
"Crypto isn’t a legitimate industry. Any vote that further empowers that industry is a vote for more and bigger corruption, even if you personally aren’t corrupt. Just say no to the scam."
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/crypto-is-...
Crypto Is Still for Criming
Democrats shouldn’t give this scam cover, but probably will
paulkrugman.substack.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM