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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 02/10/2026

"It could chill rights of contractors to make political contributions" -- unearthed footage shows Susan Collins in 2012 fighting to protect contractors from having to disclose political contributions (we recently learned she was under investigation for a pay-to-play scheme involving a contractor)

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The FDA has announced a recall of thousands of bottles of eye drops over concerns the drops are not sterile.

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Christopher Quinn @christopherquinn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Eric Schmitt: "Did you or did you not sit on my porch last October with a wicked grin on your face, menacingly holding a lit candle, and then mysteriously disappear on November 1st?” Jack Smith: “That’s a Jack-o’-Lantern”

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This guy has been doing everything he possibly can every day to use his position of SecDef to tamper with the midterms, from speaking at Republican campaign rallies, to giving partisan political speeches to troops, to this. Do all federal employees get a day off to vote?

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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In important decision for separation of powers, court rules Trump cannot fire court-appointed US Attorney, which would circumvent Senate’s role of advice and consent. If Trump wants to replace him, Trump must nominate a confirmable candidate. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

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Judge rules Trump can’t fire court-appointed prosecutors

The ruling is a major loss for Trump’s effort to install loyalists in key positions.

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just going to remind everyone that in addition to all the horrifying things Palmer Luckey has done, his sister is also the wife of Matt Gaetz, and married him AFTER the allegations of raping underage prostitutes came to light.

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Rege @rjserinko.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Russle Vought confuses himself with Congress.

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ToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The combined Warner Bros. and Paramount company will be named Skydance. Warner Bros. and Paramount will continue to operate as brands under the parent company.

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Ken Tremendous @kentremendous.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

With the merging of these two iconic companies, Skydance is ready to soar into the future!

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gains @gains-skeets.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sure man. Argue with the pope on Twitter

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 02/10/2026

Their mission is the pursuit of human rights for their technology designed to deprive you of human rights.

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UK Politics News // Papernaut @ukpolitics.papernaut.co · 02/10/2026

BYLINE TIMES: Reform’s Basildon mayor had a company struck off, another has filed no accounts since 2020, and registers of interests were updated late. As he attacks opponents online, the council faces a Best Value review. - by Josiah Mortimer

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Reform UK Mayor Has Firm Struck off as Another Files No Accounts in Six Years

Exclusive: Reform UK's Sam Journet branded "Britain's worst councillor" as opponents demand he be suspended as Mayor of Basildon Council

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This is Ihor Malchevskyi, a 69-year-old scientist at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, escaping the flames after a Russian attack. I could also write, "the whole world watched this live," but we can see that news from Ukraine has long been out of focus. 📹: DW

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The College Investor @thecollegeinvestor.com · 01/10/2026

Treasury will auto-open a Trump account for every child under 18 with an SSN starting October 1, after fewer than 8% of eligible families signed up on their own. The $1,000 federal deposit still requires a parent to file Form 4547. Details: #TrumpAccounts #PersonalFinance

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Treasury Will Auto-Open Trump Accounts For 68 Million Kids Starting October 1 (But The $1,000 Still Requires A Form)

Treasury will auto-open Trump accounts for every eligible child starting October 1, adding 60 million-plus accounts. The $1,000 seed still needs Form 4547.

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

He’s going to use nukes before it’s all over. People need to wake up

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

But I thought he was his own best spokesperson and utterly in charge of messaging

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hegseth: “I’m announcing Project Meridian, an effort led by America’s best minds to study the future of warfare. “Project Meridian will be co-led by three of our nation’s best minds: Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich.”

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, having a totally normal day: “Lord, here I am. Send me. Send me to fight the Redcoats, send me to fight the communists, send me to fight the Islamists. Send me.”

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T @reading-woman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Esther Rantzen was such a key figure in a very different world of media and below is one of the most incredible and impactful uses of television: Sir Nicholas Winton surrounded by so many he saved. But Childline is her best legacy which will continue to do immeasurable good long after she has gone.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

TRUMP: I won Alaska by a lot. Do you know how many points? DAN SULLIVAN: 15, sir TRUMP: How about 22?

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

for the second straight day, Trump -- face drooping -- is struggling to stay awake during a televised event

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

watch Trump's head jerk around as he tries to stay awake

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

He's so far gone he can't even maintain consciousness as his little toadies blow him

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

Trump says Netanyahu told him that an Israeli plumber took over the controls and saved the Flydubai plane from crashing, but admits "I don't know if it's true, but that's the story I got from Bibi"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

Q: You described the Iranians you're dealing with as 'crazy.' How do you get a deal done with the counterparts are crazy and irrational? TRUMP: Maybe you blow them up. Maybe you blow them up. We have to make that decision. We blow them up. The time is coming.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

Trump: "We have the best economy anywhere in the world. There's no economy like this economy. The only thing we don't have is good public relations. We don't seem to be able to get the word across."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

Trump: "The Democrats are a hoax"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

Trump: "California has a very crooked election system. If we had an honest election, Republicans would win. I would've won. I would've won. If California had an honest system, I would've won.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

Trump: "Look, our elections are a disgrace"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026

Trump lies that Spencer Pratt was winning the LA mayor race until "the fake votes kicked in"

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Was interviewed by a US journalist today who asked if we were all panicking about terrorists at Fairford, which ended with me trying to explain dogging.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Scoop — I've ID'd the two men sitting behind Sen. Eric Schmitt during his botched attack on Jack Smith this morning. Ethan Harper (left) is Chief Counsel to Schmitt, and Andrew Ceonzo (right) is Counsel to Schmitt and the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026

Q: Are you concerned at all that your continued support of data centers could hurt Republicans in the midterms? TRUMP: I just have to do what's right

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

BIG TECH: This thing is going to kill everyone TRUMP: I want to be the one to name it

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We need to get a full accounting of every dollar each media company accepted of our money stolen by Trump to run his partisan political ads on their channels. Companies who accept these ads are receiving property stolen from the American people & are a disgrace for accepting them

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cmrn knzlmn @ckunzelman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you are a graduate student in the humanities (construed as broadly as possible), what is the MOST EXCITING book published in the last five years to you? Please repost if you’re not a graduate student!

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Dan O’Sullivan @osullyville.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today I saw the new 4 hour documentary Musk, directed by Alex Gibney. There were too many times to count that a sold out theater burst out laughing at Elon Musk, something he said or did, even sometimes just how he looked. I believe that is his worst nightmare come to life.

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Helen Ellis @hjellis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My office workspace feels so different now I've cleared it of all my former job stuff!! Had ended up with so many branded things (both purchased & borrowed) just cluttering up my desk and shelves, plus tonnes of leftover booklets & unused feedback forms from training courses I delivered years ago!

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Helen Ellis @hjellis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

4 out of 5 away wins in the opening weekend!! Prem Rugby is back baby!! 😍

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Dr Rebecca Linnett (she/her) @rebeccalinnett.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Well, the Wallabies vs Springboks game was not what I was expecting. Not sure I've ever watched a game where four players from the same team are yellow-carded at the same time 😂

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Helen Ellis @hjellis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Always love it when a player comes on and the commentators make me realise I've been pronouncing his surname wrong for ages! 😬🤦‍♀️

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 27/09/2026

The affordability crisis looks very different from their table.

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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 27/09/2026

On a packed train with my family. Couple across the aisle both alternatively playing social media videos on speakers at full volume. Managed not to say anything until the woman started playing a documentary about serial killers. I'm here with my daughter. I politely said...

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Helen Ellis @hjellis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ah man that would have been the most ridiculous accidental drop goal ever if that had made it to the cross bar!

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Helen Ellis @hjellis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ben Earl playing Centre alert!!!

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