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Rueben Vargas (2-1) @ruebenbvargas.bsky.social · 19h
That's Senator Katie Britt doing the Pikachu shocked face in real time. She's the Jr Republican senator from Alabama and if she's supposed to be the smart one between her and Tommy "aviation is full of Furries" Tuberville, then Alabama is the reason why silica packets say "do not eat"
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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 19h
You know that scene in The Godfather where Michael goes to the trattoria bathroom, retrieves a pistol, and shoots those 2 guys in the head? This is 100X better. Maybe more.
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Covie @covie93.bsky.social · 19h
Eric Schmitt might actually be dumber than Tommy Tuberville.
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Covie @covie93.bsky.social · 19h
BREAKING: trump to sign executive order renaming the Atlanta Hawks to the Iowa Hawkeyes!
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 19h
I heard through the grapevine that Sen. Eric Schmitt has 18 staffers on his legislative team: 17 men and one woman. The woman on his staff deals exclusively with foreign policy, which means today's disaster during the hearing was all by conservative men who don't know sports.
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firebird42.bsky.social @firebird42.bsky.social · 18h
Ad About Welfare Fraud Draws MAGA Backlash www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Ad About Welfare Fraud Draws MAGA Backlash (Gift Article)
In racist online posts,
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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Aaron is not underrating this. It's cinema. The sly smirk when Schmitt thinks he's gotten Smith to perjure himself. The hasty vanishing of the sign. Klobuchar getting Kennedy to hold it up. Schmitt getting LOUD and ANGRY when Klobuchar points out he mixed up the Hawks and Hawkeyes.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/09/2026
Thom Tillis: “I may be a bit of an odd duck here. But talking about weaponization, 8647 is probably not a reasonable case. One day maybe we can find someone accountable for this building being surrounded by thugs on January 6th.”
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/09/2026
TILLIS: is there anything you would have done differently? JACK: yes. One thing I was taught is you only do your talking in the courtroom. But if you stick to that, people can unfairly malign you and you can’t respond. But there are things being said that are untrue… 1/
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 29/09/2026
Reminder: Donald Trump and his family have grifted more than $4 billion while Americans struggle to get by.
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LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸 @namwella1961.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
MS Now: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies to the Senate about his investigation into Trump's efforts to subvert the 2020 election and storage of classified documents. Spill the dirt, Jack! #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/09/2026
TILLIS: can the classified documents case be brought again in the future? JACK: we dismissed it without prejudice YESSSSS
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If you haven't been keeping up, Sen Schmitt tried to play gotcha with Jack Smith and it blew up in his face.
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Senator Amy Klobuchar @klobuchar.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Before calling someone a “dirtbag,” the Senator should have had his facts straight. An apology is in order. Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes!
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The moment Jack Smith realized Eric Schmitt was talking about the wrong game.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 29/09/2026
tell me you flunked geometry without telling me you flunked geometry
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Micah @rincewind.run · 29/09/2026
the left has gotten sports, in its entirety, in the national divorce this is why bluesky is the official app of sports
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I know Rahm Emanuel. I worked with him for years in the Clinton administration, and then when he was Obama’s chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel represents everything that’s been wrong about the Democratic Party for the last 30+ years. Be warned. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-rahm…
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good morning A fond memory To start the day The monks for peace and their wonderful rescue Alkoa Still in our hearts sending inspiration and hope Inspiration to fight for change 34 days, 17 hours till the midterms Let's go
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firebird42.bsky.social @firebird42.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In an $80 Motel Room, a Discovery to Shed Light on the Origins of Life www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/s...
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In an $80 Motel Room, a Discovery to Shed Light on the Origins of Life (Gift Article)
A scrappy science project led to a significant discovery: two new species of a rare organism that could elucidate a fundamental transition in the history of life on our planet.
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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
he's busy, matt.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is a make-me presidency Congress says taxpayer money can't pay for political ads, so Trump ran two in a week If he makes us, @democracydefendersaction.org & partners are ready, & the courts have slapped him down plenty The latest w/ @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 28/09/2026
Last month, we refurbished 10 tennis courts in Crotona Park — the only public tennis courts in the Bronx with lights for night play. We stopped by recently to see how things were going. Thank you to NYJTL, USTA and Yonex for helping us deliver high-quality public spaces that New Yorkers deserve.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mike Rogers is a corporate sellout who moves back to Michigan every few years to run for office to take another swing at the revolving door of corporate politics.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 28/09/2026
Mamdani: "To have a potential governor who embraces ICE and has gone so far as to create effectively a private militia in Nassau County, that is in many ways the antithesis of what people hope for is the future of the state, and yet that is exactly what Blakeman is offering."
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Strong headline in this editorial in the Marietta Journal in Ohio Ohio is grappling with a 3rd measles outbreak
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 28/09/2026
Xavier Becerra didn’t just discover LGBTQ rights when it became politically convenient. His record goes back to the 1990s, and LGBTQ+ rights have been a huge part of it, from his time as California attorney general to serving as U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. 🧵
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Ken Paxton keeps dodging debates. So I called his cell to invite him to a debate on Fox News. He didn’t pick up.
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firebird42.bsky.social @firebird42.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/a...
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Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say (Gift Article)
In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk.
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firebird42.bsky.social @firebird42.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Brendan Carr was a member of a rogue Alcoholics Anonymous group some labeled a ‘cult’
Carr was a member of the group in his teens and 20s. There is no evidence Trump’s powerful FCC chair participated in any inappropriate conduct
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buvezcocacola @buvezcocacola.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Seen in Virginia
A bumper sticker reads
I HEAR MIGRANT CHILDREN ALSO HAVE HEARTBEATS
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Askme @askme99.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I know I've posted this many times - needs to flood the media until election day.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 25/09/2026
My goodness, people like this are why people don’t feel sorry for farmers and their struggles right now. They voted for Trump. Now they’re being devastated by his policies, and they won’t even admit it.
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 25/09/2026
Apparently $12M was moved from HHS's Office of Minority Health to help fund RFK Jr's security, while grants supporting preventive care for low income communities were canceled. Waste, fraud, abuse, and a spectacularly bad use of public health dollars 😒
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Exclusive | RFK Jr.’s Enhanced Security Was Funded With Money From Minority Health Office
The cost of the health secretary’s security grew from roughly $10 million in fiscal year 2025 to $17 million in fiscal year 2026.
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to the nurses of Central Maine Medical Center, who voted overwhelmingly tonight to form a union — with 91% voting yes! CMMC nurses stood together, stood up to Prime Healthcare, and refused to back down from fighting for themselves and their patients.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Everything for our kids. Because all our kids are all our kids.
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 25/09/2026
Weld County worker sues JBS Foods USA, alleging 401(k) mismanagement
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Weld County worker sues JBS Foods USA, alleging 401(k) mismanagement
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 25/09/2026
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 25/09/2026
Chinese media is having a blast.
China pulse • • @Eng_china5 • 11h
Trump was eagerly waiting for Xi Jinping's reaction to the military parade held especially for him. He couldn't hold back and asked: "What do you think?"
Xi Jinping replied that it was "great" and gave a thumbs-up
Then China's First Lady, Peng Liyuan, added: "It's amazing."
Trump looked visibly relieved, even touching the buttons on his suit in excitement over the praise.
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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A Thiel-Altman-&-Andreessen backed “network state” called Praxis is planning a tech colony in Uruguay & has a nonbinding deal w/ a development led by a former advisor to Javier Milei. Located a short ferry ride from Argentina, the move aligns w/ the “Tech Bros”’ increasing interest in the region. 1/
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Mary Peltola @marypeltola.com · 25/09/2026
Alaskans are sick and tired of DC politicians cashing in while hardworking families struggle to make ends meet. Dan Sullivan has tripled his wealth from the rigged system that’s leaving Alaska families behind. It’s time to vote Dan Sullivan out.
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These Alaska voters say corruption, not partisanship, is driving their support for Peltola
‘I'd love to see us get back to upholding the Constitution of the United States of America and the amendments,’ said retired veteran Jim Shepherd.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We are on the road to victory to deliver for Tennessee! Here's our roadmap 🚗 One important pit stop along the way! Update your voter registration by Oct. 5th. Find a rally near you! act.votejustinj.com/road-to-victory Register to vote: vote.org
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Road To Victory Rallies - Justin J. Pearson for Congress
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 24/09/2026
AI agents at OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google have gone rogue in recent months, hacking into other companies’ corporate systems and, in the case of OpenAI, into the portal of Australia’s public health insurance program.
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Should U.N. Help Set Global AI Rules? AI Tech Billionaires Address Security Council
Leaders of top artificial intelligence firms, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, testified to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, urging nations to adopt international...
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Faolan @brujofaolan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
He doubles down... www.tmz.com/watch/tommy-...
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Tommy Tuberville Explains Why He Thinks So Many Furries Are Involved in Aviation
Senator Tommy Tuberville says no pets should be allowed in the cockpit ... even if they're excellent pilots, like he says a few members of the furry community are.
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Scott Colom @scolom.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Senator Security Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
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Mary Peltola @marypeltola.com · 25/09/2026
Alaska fishermen can’t afford a senator who has voted to raise fuel costs more than 10 times.
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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
'What is happening?' Trump-backed Florida map 'backfires' as GOP incumbents left exposed #RawStory
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'What is happening?' Trump-backed Florida map 'backfires' as GOP incumbents left exposed
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Quilters, immigrant rights advocates and an interfaith coalition unveiled the Stolen Neighbors Quilt at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to honor Minnesotans detained by federal immigration enforcement - and advocate on their behalf.
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Covie @covie93.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Mamdani meeting world leaders vs Mamdani meeting trump.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It's actually okay—when he has to go to the bathroom he usually doesn't get up
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