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Brandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Jesus Christ
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
"Just days prior, Erika Kirk, the newly installed CEO of TPUSA, traveled to Arkansas for a joint press conference with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, where they announced a partnership between the state and the organization to bring TPUSA to high school and college campuses across the state."
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The firm that planned Trump’s January 6th rally, now staffed by his former officials, has raked in $22 million in federal contracts. The majority came through special carveouts that blocked other firms from bidding. Where’s the uproar about waste, fraud, and abuse now?
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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
NEW: Transportation Lobbyists Have Donated Thousands to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's Son-in-Law as He Runs for Congress, by @megomatz.bsky.social
propublica.org
Transportation Lobbyists Have Donated Thousands to Sean Duffy’s Son-in-Law as He Runs for Congress
Industry money has been pouring into the congressional campaign of Michael Alfonso, a 26-year-old political unknown from Wisconsin. The candidate’s father-in-law happens to be the U.S. secretary of tr...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/03/2026
Powell: "I have no intention of leaving the board until the investigation is well and truly over with transparency and finality"
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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
gop in power economy down repeat
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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Donald Trump's jobs market: "There is effectively zero net job creation in the private sector." Donald is gonna be big mad at this. 🍿
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HELL Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 18/03/2026
Just to refresh everyone’s memory, this was Mullin, who never served, on Fox News March 2. He’s now claiming he went on some top-secret congressional mission that he can’t talk about where he experienced the smell of war.
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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
ICE brutally detain man inside Home Depot—ripping his shirt off in front of other shoppers. "Was all that beating necessary?" witnesses ask. "He was on the floor and you were attacking him." Video shows man lying dazed and immobilized on floor with agent sitting on top of him. Paramount, CA
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
NEW: Federal judge rules Trump Admin must provide to Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) “the administrative record underlying Secretary Hegseth's Censure Letter no later than April 15”
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I’m skeptical that Mullin left his plumbing business to work as a secret agent in a war zone. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
A scientist who worked in the ER during COVID, here since he was 8, no criminal record, on his way to his newborn in the NICU—grabbed by ICE and still being held
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security is asked to "preserve all internal records" concerning Corey Lewandowski open.substack.com/pub/macfarla...
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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security is asked to "preserve all internal records" concerning Corey Lewandowski
Three top Committee Democrats launch probe into special advisor to Kristi Noem
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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 18/03/2026
Not the main plot today, but thinking its worth a refresher on John Ratcliffe— "How Trump’s CIA Pick Funneled Congressional Campaign Funds To Himself And His Wife"
forbes.com
How Trump’s CIA Pick Funneled Congressional Campaign Funds To Himself And His Wife
FEC filings reveal that John Ratcliffe leveraged campaign money to cover a personal expense and direct money to his family after leaving Congress.
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FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER: THE "EYE FOR AN EYE" EQUATION HAS TAKEN ROOT AND A NEW LEVEL OF CONFLICT HAS BEGUN
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Grant Stern @grantstern.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
IF WE WANT LAW AND ORDER IN AMERICA. That means stopping ICE's mass arrests. No warrants, no more arrests. #FundDHSFreezeICE
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Rand Paul: I don't think that kind of person sends the right message to ICE agents.. I don't know how we get that from a guy who says he'll jump over the dais, and people deserve to be punched in the mouth and caning and dueling is a good example for the modern congress.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett @doggett.house.gov · 18/03/2026
Thousands of Americans are demanding refunds on the illegal tariff taxes Trump forced them to pay. Now Malaysia has declared his trade deal null and void. Trump's tariff chaos is failing at home AND abroad.
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Tulsi Gabbard under oath: "I was at Fulton County, Sir, at the request of the president." Feb. 5: President Trump: "She went in at Pam’s insistence.” Feb. 4: NBC's Tom Llamas: "Why is Tulsi Gabbard there?" President Trump: "I don’t know."
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/03/2026
Rand Paul: "The fact he can't bring himself to say that we shouldn't settle political questions with violence, I think that would be a terrible example for ICE and Border Patrol"
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/03/2026
JD Vance: "Look, gas prices are up. And we know they're up, and we know that people are hurting because of it. And we're doing everything we can to ensure they stay lower. This is a temporary blip. Joe Biden ... "
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
💵🗳️⚖️👇🏾👀 #meta #Facebook
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Sarah Weinman @sarahweinman.com · 18/03/2026
And more from Dolores Huerta: "I have never identified myself as a victim, but I now understand that I am a survivor — of violence, of sexual abuse, of domineering men who saw me, and other women, as property, or things to control."
medium.com
March 18, 2026
Today, civil rights leader Dolores Huerta issued the following statement:
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 18/03/2026
This is Duke. He may or may not want to go for a ride. Really hard to tell though. 13/10 (TT: orginal_pringles2)
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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
✅⚖️📻📡 #voiceofamerica #voa
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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The president of the United States decided to give someone he thought was a good guy but weak on security a shot as the nation's top counterterrorism official.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I don’t think Rand is voting to confirm Markwayne.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Once again, if the billionaire tech bros were actually *trying* to get us all to drag them out of their mansions to beat them to death with hammers, I'm not sure what they'd be doing differently.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 18/03/2026
Factories continue to shed workers, with 98,000 manufacturing jobs lost during the president's first full 12 months back in the White House. to.pbs.org/3NwD8dl
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Trump's tariffs are causing harm to American manufacturers instead of benefiting them
The White House says the Republican president's policies will take time to make a difference.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/03/2026
HASSAN: If directed by the president to take an action that would break the law, would you follow the law or the president? MULLIN: The president would never ask me to do that HASSAN: Well certainly everyday Americans who have served on juries would disagree with that
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Miranda Yaver @mirandayaver.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Another "misspoke"?
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We gotta fight this fascist regime with the fire of a million suns! That means putting in the work to win elections. If you're afraid of these fascist fks & #ICELawlessness get involved in the most important work of registering voters. Volunteer for candidates, donate & recruit others to help.
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Damon Beres @damonberes.com · 18/03/2026
"In Copenhagen a few weeks ago, I was shown a Danish app that tells users which products are American, so that they know not to buy them. At the time it was the most popular app in the country." @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
theatlantic.com
Everyone but Trump Understands What He’s Done
Allied leaders know that any positive gesture they make will count for nothing.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 18/03/2026
Paul: "Tell the world why you believe I deserved to be assaulted from behind…Tell me to my face why you think I deserved it. And while you're at it, explain to the American public why they should trust a man with anger issues to set the proper example for ICE and Border Patrol agents."
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 18/03/2026
Rand Paul: “I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person to lead an agency that has struggled to accept limits to the proper use of force.” The entire confirmation hearing in one sentence.
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The kids these days will hardly believe it, but a mere two years ago, the mental & physical (lack of) acuity of Elderly Presidents was the Great Issue of Our Time. Someone should tell Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson, so they can write a book on it.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Ongoing delays in IDR loan forgiveness continue. We have called on Ed to provide monthly updates on its loan servicing operations to keep borrowers informed. Are you affected by delays in loan forgiveness? Please let me know your experience in the comments. thecollegeinvestor.com/76901/studen...
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Education Department IDR Backlog Hits Record Low, But PSLF Buyback Queue Keeps Growing
New court filing shows IDR backlog at record low while PSLF buyback queue grows to 88,170. What borrowers need to know.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In a plea deal in 2024, Smirnov admitted that he had not only completely fabricated the Biden-Burisma connection but that it was conjured with the assistance of at least four Russian officials. trib.al/XPWuqC1
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Reminder: DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin is one of the most active stock-traders in the Senate — and violated the STOCK Act against insider trading as recently as last August. He currently holds stock in L3Harris, which has millions in contracts with ICE and FEMA. The grift continues.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
NYT suggests that Sen Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Trump's new pick to head DHS, grew fantastically rich with stock trades placed on insider information, and they produce the receipts.
nytimes.com
How Trump’s Homeland Security Pick, a Prolific Investor, Got a Lot Wealthier in Congress
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SarahBCalif @sarahbca.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Tell that to your boy, Donald Trump. Asshole.
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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
ICE is beneath contempt. Call your Senators at 202-224-3121 and tell them to keep blocking ICE funding.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 18/03/2026
Nate Cavanaugh has gone viral recently for his taped deposition about DOGE eliminating "DEI" grants. He's also a key figure in our story from last year. We found that he helped expose a sensitive Afghanistan program, leading to a brutal Taliban crackdown.
propublica.org
DOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.
Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U...
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Daniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 17/03/2026
An EXTREMELY helpful thing folks can do, if they live near a federal courthouse, is volunteer for Habeas Dockets. Docs in habeas cases aren't viewable online by default. But they are at courthouses. This site makes them available/searchable for free. Helps lawyers a lot habeasdockets.org/volunteer/
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Volunteer - Habeas Dockets
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NIH Vigils @nihvigils.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
This year, federal workers want to make sure Russell Vought gets the same love he’s shown Americans all year. Join #AltGov accounts in posting birthday wishes for Russell Vought over the next ten days. 2/3
Russ Vought w party hat, balloons, noisemaker, and “50” candles
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NIH Vigils @nihvigils.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Follow @FemaForThePeople for tomorrow’s birthday wish. ...and share your own birthday wishes for our dear Shadow President, Russell Vought. actionnetwork.org/forms/civil-... 3/3
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Civil Servants Demand: Impeach Russell Vought
The Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is the central architect driving the destruction of your government. Russell Vought created lawlessness in every part of the Trump administ...
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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 18/03/2026
PSA: I'm a religion and politics reporter. That means I cover politics — professionally — for a living. And I can assure you: I still *do not care* what prediction markets think when it comes to elections. I put them in the same category as that octopus that chooses soccer game outcomes.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Odd, how Trump criticizes NATO allies for not wanting to get involved in his stupid war, but *doesn't* criticize Vladimir Putin for using Donald's stupid war as an excuse to help Iran kill American troops.
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jasmine mithani @jazzmyth.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We have hit a critical mass of lawsuits against xAI for Grok's generation of sexualized deepfakes, imo 19thnews.org/2026/03/wome...
19thnews.org
Women and girls are taking Grok to court over sexualized AI deepfakes
A new lawsuit filed Monday joins two others centered around nonconsensual explicit images allegedly made by the AI chatbot.
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