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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 10/10/2026
As Trump himself said, this entire campaign is about protecting Netanyahu.   Words of condemnation aren't enough, ICC members must take action to defend the rule of law. Remember, ICC prosecutors have the authority to open criminal investigations against ANYONE who obstructs justice.
reuters.com
EXCLUSIVE: US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay sat in the court's appeals chamber.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 16h
Huh. Apparently Katie Miller deleted this tweet that I had the foresight to screencap. Turns out I can TOO make things go viral on Xitter, even.
My RT of a Katie Miller tweet which RTed the NYPost coverage of the Ilhan Omar raid. 

She said: Promise made, promise kept.
I said: Katie Miller is not going to do very well in a deposition.
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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 12h
Russia and Ukraine never agreed to a ceasefire. As always, Trump just made it up. And now, he confessed it on record.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 11h
www.nj.com/hudson/2026/...
nj.com
Video shows chaotic ICE arrest in Harrison that left family screaming, crying on sidewalk
The entire ordeal lasted just 1 minute and 28 seconds but left the family behind, screaming and crying.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 16h
NEW: Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of an investigation that reportedly concerns her immigration history. The move, which comes weeks before she faces reelection, marks a departure from longstanding DOJ guidance meant to keep federal law enforcement from influencing elections.
democracydocket.com
Federal agents raid Democratic congressmember’s home weeks before Election Day, despite DOJ rules against political interference
DOJ’s rules caution prosecutors and agents against taking actions that could affect an election — or even create the perception that they are doing so.
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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
"It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets." Voltaire
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Unmarked lunatics with guns attack your car when your kid is with you— you drive off too. Anyone who say otherwise is a liar. They almost killed the kid. What the fuck are we doing? 😳🇺🇸
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American Muckrakers & MUCK YOU! Podcast @americanmuckrakers.com · 10/10/2026
TODAY IN RENAMING U.S. currency is now The Donald J. Trump $250 bill. "Would create a $250 note and amend the 31 U.S.C. 5114 ban on depicting living people. Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-SC)." www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congres… gov.departmentofrenaming.com
U.S. currency, now The Donald J. Trump $250 bill
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Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 09/10/2026
This is awful. Put in a full-body straitjacket and then pulled up the air stairs by his wrists and ankles. The WRAP is regularly used on ICE flights to Africa.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Donnie having a late night cry.
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Unearthed texts from Roger Marshall's 2020 senate run show that he regularly used congressional staff and taxpayer-funded travel for campaign purposes. When employees objected, Robertson told them to blame him if they were ever deposed. What are rules anyway? www.rawstory.com/roger-marsha...
rawstory.com
‘Breathtaking’ texts suggest GOP senator tapped tax money to power his campaign: experts
A joint investigation by Kansas Reflector and MS NOW suggests Sen. Roger Marshall's office blurred the line between official work and his 2020 Senate campaign, according to records and experts.The out...
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Brad Reed @bwreed.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The president of the United States is inciting a fucking pogrom.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is completely outrageous and disgusting. This must immediately be blocked by Congress and Trump should be impeached for this. The US is now funding Putin’s war machine as he murders civilians including children. We are lost as a country.
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jae holzman @jael.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
man that video of soldiers literally standing in front of dc ballot mailboxes sent a shiver down my spine
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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We've all heard the right wing claim about the *liberal media* but the truth is that right coded zillionaires own most of the media we consume. Just look at this list of what the Ellison's now own. It's astounding & very concerning. (h/t @thedesk.net)
a list of all the media properties now owned by david ellison.

shows all of the media logos.
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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
JUST IN: U.S. District Judge April Perry lays out her demands for federal prosecutors in Chicago as she decides how to proceed in the "Broadview Six" litigation:
MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Consistent with the Government's agreement that the Court would ask for evidence to aid it in making findings of fact regarding potential sanctions or criminal contempt, the Court requests that the Government produce by 10/30/2026 the following documents for ex parte in camera review: (1) all communications between September 26, 2025 and March 30, 2026 from, to, or with anyone outside of the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office (other than the local FBI investigators assigned to the case) regarding any investigatory or charging decisions for this case; and (2) the October 14, 2025 email sent to U.S. Attorney Boutros attaching the October 9, 2025 Grand Jury transcript and any replies to or forwards of that email. All electronic documents should be provided in native format with attachments preserved. If an email is part of an email chain, all versions of that chain must be produced, along with their attachments. Electronic records must be produced with all associated metadata (for both emails and attachments) including read receipts, delivery status, and message tracking logs. Any claims of privilege may be made in a privilege log accompanied by a legal memorandum explaining what privilege is claimed and how it applies in the context of a sanctions / contempt inquiry by the Court. At a minimum, any privilege log must identify the author, recipient, all parties who received copies of the document, the date of the document, subject, and a short summary of the document sufficient for the Court to evaluate any claim of privilege. To the extent there were oral, rather than written, communications that would be responsive to the Court's requests, the Government is asked to provide the following: (1) the people present for such communication; (2) the date, time, and length of the conversation; and (3) a certification that there was no recording or transcription made of the communication. If the communication …
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Reuters @reuters.com · 09/10/2026
FCC chief defers to Pentagon on airing US execution on TV networks reut.rs/4hBGNTr
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FCC chief defers to Pentagon on airing US execution on TV networks
The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday that he would defer to the ​Pentagon on whether US networks could air a planned December 3 ‌military execution, which would be an unprecedented broadcast.
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Robert Faturechi @robert-faturechi.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
New: A private equity executive took a top Pentagon role. Then a firm he has close ties to landed a $281 Million no-bid contract from the unit he runs. www.propublica.org/article/geor...
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The Pentagon Gave $350 Million in Contracts to a Firm Closely Tied to a Senior Defense Department Official
The top Pentagon official left Alvarez & Marsal Capital after ProPublica started looking into his financial ties. The contracts with a related company are another example of firms close to the Trump a...
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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Hague is far too good for Stephen Miller
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 07/10/2026
The Trump administration will start selecting lawyers for unaccompanied minors. Meaning the judges work for Donald Trump, the prosecutors work for Trump, and now the attorneys representing children will work for Trump. This is a rigged system that will result in more untold horrors for these kids.
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Inside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges | CNN Politics
Migrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation.
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Alt USAID/ USAID Forever @altusaid.altgov.info · 07/10/2026
www.ms.now/news/trump-m...
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Trump administration refuses international election monitors for first time in over 2 decades
The decision not to invite observers from the OSCE puts the U.S. alongside Russia and Belarus, while the Justice Department prepares to deploy its own poll monitors.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026
Ossoff: "You played earlier the tape of Mike Collins, a sitting member of Congress and the Republican candidate for senate in Georgia, supporting the deployment of federal troops to polling places in Georgia this fall. Folks, this is a 5 alarm fire."
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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 30/09/2026
Last year, a pastor saw masked immigration agents arresting someone at her church and filmed them. DHS denied they were there. A year later, DHS finally acknowledged the incident — days after WH border czar Tom Homan claimed "no one has been arrested at a church." religionnews.com/2026/09/30/t...
religionnews.com
Do federal immigration agents make arrests at churches? Depends on what day you ask.
(RNS) — Over the past year, the Trump administration has issued contradictory and, at times, seemingly false statements about whether federal agents have conducted operations at churches.
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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Google and Apple immediately update their maps.
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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 30/09/2026
Submitted five FOIAs—to OMB, ICE, and the Coast Guard—for more info on these shenanigans, on behalf of @publiccitizen.bsky.social.
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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 29/09/2026
Here's a $20 million order, paid for by CBP's Office of Public Affairs, awarded to LMD Agency for a national media campaign starting on Sept. 20. The first pro-Trump ad aired on Sept. 23. www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_A...
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70B06C26F00001137
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Awarding Agency
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Recipient
LMD AGENCY, INC.
5950 SYMPHONY WOODS RD STE 500
COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3592
UNITED STATES
Congressional District: MD-03
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CONT_IDV_70Z02323ACGRC0001_7008
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Today
Start Date
Sep 20, 2026
Current End Date
Sep 19, 2027
Potential End Date
Sep 19, 2027
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$20.0 Million
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$20.0 Million
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$20.0 Million
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$0.00
Obligated Amount
$20,000,000.00
Current Award Amount
$20,000,000.00
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$20,000,000.00
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R: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT)
R7: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
R701: SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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Polling USA @usapolling.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jesus Christ dude
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Jim Lokay @jimlokay.com · 29/09/2026
If you want to really know how the outrage machine gets fired up: 1. Schmitt plans to drop “bombshell” on Smith 2. Someone plants story that Schmitt is a Vance VP contender to run same day 3. Right-wing Twittersphere gets talking points 4. Schmitt steps in it 5. Scheduled tweets go out anyway
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HELL Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 29/09/2026
Does the president have the unilateral authority to tear down large parts of the White House?

No. Federal law does not give the President unlimited power to demolish or rebuild large parts of the White House on his own. I cannot give legal advice.
Main legal limit
• Congress has plenary authority over federal property and the District of Columbia.
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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Senator Mike Lee is an asshole: One Republican Blocks Attempt to Save Kennedy Center From Trump Senator Mike Lee cast the sole vote blocking a bipartisan bill to protect the Kennedy Center. newrepublic.com/post/215962/...
newrepublic.com
One Republican Blocks Attempt to Save Kennedy Center From Trump
Senator Mike Lee cast the sole vote blocking a bipartisan bill to protect the Kennedy Center.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 29/09/2026
Rep. Mike Collins, the Trump-endorsed GOP candidate for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat, said he was “fine” with the idea of federal troops at voting sites. In reality, deploying armed federal agents to polling places isn’t “fine” — it’s illegal: demdock.com/4ykNqzg
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Anne S Kim @anne-s-kim.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Another stunning investigation by @propublica.org, this time on how the Trump administration bullied the Postal Service on restricting vote by mail: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
propublica.org
The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting
ProPublica’s reporting reveals for the first time the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed, spurring behind-the-scenes drama that played out for near...
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 28/09/2026
NEW: In a win for voters, a federal judge ruled FEMA cannot withhold grants aimed at preventing terrorist attacks from states refusing to adopt Trump's anti-voting measures. States would have previously been forced to run their full voter records through a DHS immigration database to receive funds.
democracydocket.com
Judge strikes down Trump’s bid to cut states’ anti-terror funds unless they impose new voting restrictions
The judge ruled that FEMA had no “authority to extract unfunded reforms from states in exchange for grants.”
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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Not sure it’s tenable if, going forward, every president knows that so long as they have firm control over DOJ, enough loyal senators to avoid removal, and are willing to issue blanket pardons on the way out, they can break any law they please while in office.
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
THERE IT IS: Group of January 6 riot defendants have filed each filed federal civil lawsuits in DC seeking taxpayer-funded compensatory and punitive damages for alleged violations of their righrs They claim they were "targeted..and punished" for "protected expressive" activity
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"To say that we're gob smacked is an understatement" Cultural Landscape Foundation blisters Team Trump for shutting down public comment on Trump Monumental Arch Group says Trump Admin has deemed 1000's of public concerns about Arch to be "meaningless, unimportant & of no value whatsoever"
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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
So is he just going to keep running ads until election day and then courts rule they are illegal sometime in December?
Frame from another illegal Trump ad featuring his constipated face in black and white and captioned Paid for by the US Government.
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Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 26/09/2026
In Columbia County, Pennsylvania, residents’ wells tested hundreds of times over the EPA limit for “forever chemicals”—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg, experts say.
insideclimatenews.org
The Specter of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Looms Over Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities - Inside Climate News
The sewage sludge some farmers have applied to their fields for decades is contaminated with PFAS—with serious consequences for drinking water.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Wtaf is this question my university just asked me about my project?
Does the project involve any work that could be interpreted as promoting DEIA, climate change research, or non-compliant to any Presidential Executive Orders?
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
White House and all executive branch officials should make no mistake. Even if POTUS is not directly enjoined, they are under a court order to comply with the TRO or face contempt. Judge Richard Leon explained the well settled rule here:
The Court can properly enjoin enforcement of the Order. “[I]t is now well
established that ‘[r]eview of the legality of Presidential action can ordinarily be obtained in a suit seeking to enjoin the officers who attempt to enforce the President’s directive.’” Chamber of Com. of the United States v. Reich, 74 F.3d 1322, 1328 (D.C. Cir. 1996) (quoting Franklin v. Mass., 505 U.S. 788, 828 (1992) (Scalia, J., concurring in part and concurring in the judgment)). Accordingly, “courts have power to compel subordinate executive officials to disobey illegal Presidential commands.” Id. (quoting Soucie v. David, 448 F.2d 1067, 1072 n.12 (D.C. Cir. 1971)). Thus, when the President issues an unlawful Executive Order, “the proper course is to seek to enjoin a member of the executive branch from carrying out the executive order at issue.” McCray v. Biden, 574 F. Supp. 3d 1, 11 (D.D.C. 2021).
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Washington Sun: Sen. Maggie Hassan is asking the U.S. Secret Service how the reported diversion of more than $350 million dollars from its budget to Trump's ballroom has impacted the service's operations.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 24/09/2026
Truly incredible how Trump has destroyed every single Republican talking point just in time for the midterms
Screenshot of an X post from the verified “Senate Republicans” account, @SenateGOP. The post reads: “Democrat socialists love to promise free stuff. But they never mention who pays for it.” Beneath the post is an X Community Note labeled “Readers added context.” The note states: “President Donald Trump has proposed several direct cash payouts and rebates funded by tariffs or budget cuts. None were provided.” It lists links from WBAL-TV, ABC7 Chicago, YouTube, and The New York Times as sources. At the bottom of the screenshot, the post is timestamped 4:06 PM on September 23, 2026, and shows 352,000 views.
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Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Remember gov's response: Hegseth“completely misrepresented.” Navy:no increase in suicide attempts. Trump: Lincoln had been deployed “not nearly long enough.” www.wsj.com/us-news/eigh...
wsj.com
Eight Navy Personnel Assigned to USS Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao divulged the number in response to questions from a Democratic senator.
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The United States government killed another innocent person.👇
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
ALERT: Federal judge Tim Kelly orders Trump White House to RESTORE the press passes of CNN, MSNOW and Politico Judge: "Plaintiffs are also likely to succeed in showing that their hard passes were revoked without constitutionally adequate due process"
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ochoa Briseño was picked up and deported to Mexico after she complained about the treatment of her sons, with ICE claiming that she must have entered the country illegally, some 30 years ago.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026
NEW: In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe that could ensnare top lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins. Then Trump was reelected and eviscerated the FBI and DOJ teams handling public corruption probes.
propublica.org
The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
one common thread (among the horrifying many) between the numerous ICE shootings/murders is that no first aid was administered to the victim. armed combatants of the government shot to kill, and if they didn’t kill right away, they gave time for it to happen anyway. it is absolutely grotesque.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump is destroying all of this because it is a tribute to JFK, not to him. And this drives him insane.
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