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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In this red state, cattle ranchers are fuming. They blame Trump. New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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In this red state, cattle ranchers are fuming. They blame Trump.
Some cattle ranchers in Montana are sounding off on President Trump's decision to import 300K metric tons of foreign beef.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Melania's Grand Prix helmet New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Melania Trump to get commemorative helmet ahead of 250 Grand Prix
The first lady will announce a partnership with IndyCar and Fox Sports through her Fostering the Future initiative.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
As Trump is questioning the U.S. election system, his push to get a hold of voting rolls is hitting legal roadblocks. New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Trump's effort to get state voter rolls hits a brick wall in courts
Fifteen federal judges unanimously rejected Justice Department demands for state voter lists in a nationwide battle over election integrity.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Trump says Meloni begged him for photo. Italy's prime minister fires back. From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Trump says Meloni begged for photo. Italy's prime minister fires back.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused President Trump of making up a story that she begged him for a photograph at this week's G7 summit.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Millions fewer people are receiving SNAP food aid. Is that a good thing? @usatoday.com's Bart Jansen looks at new SNAP rules. "If I can get a piece of chicken, I can stretch it out for two or three days," says one of the people he interviewed. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Millions fewer people are receiving SNAP food aid. Is that a good thing?
Republicans expanded work requirements for SNAP. Democrats and food security advocates worry the changes are leaving people hungry.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
How is Trump's preliminary Iran deal different than Obama's? From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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How is Trump's preliminary Iran deal different than Obama's?
President Trump's memorandum was the second attempt by the United States in recent years to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision yesterday in a case involved guns rights for marijuana users. But Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson used the ruling to press for a change on gun regulations. Read more from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Supreme Court justice wants to scrap 'failed' Second Amendment test
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says the Supreme Court's historical test for gun laws is 'unworkable' and needs to go.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Could Jon Ossoff be Democrats' 2028 answer? He must pass a 2026 test New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Could Jon Ossoff be Democrats' 2028 answer? He must pass a 2026 test
The Georgia senator is a 2028 Democratic prospect, but first he must win re-election in a swing state that went for Trump.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Trump wants grass greener on his side of fence after UFC event on South Lawn From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Trump wants grass greener on his side of fence after UFC event on South Lawn
The White House is getting new sod and seeding to restore the South Lawn after the UFC Freedom 250 event.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Latest Education Dept. change could disrupt services for students with disabilities Breaking news from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Latest Education Dept. change could disrupt services for students with disabilities
The Education Department says the decision to outsource work to HHS and the DOJ 'will not impact students, parents or families.'
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Penn & Teller call out 'flim-flam' in Supreme Court death penalty case From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Penn & Teller call out 'flim-flam' in Supreme Court death penalty case
Magicians Penn & Teller told Supreme Court they've tricked audiences with cognitive techniques similar to those used on a witness in a Texas murder trial.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
In a case that was closely watched in the disability community, the Supreme Court has spared the life of a convicted murderer with a low IQ. New from @usatoday.com The 55-year-old man at the center of the case has IQ scores ranging from 72 to 78. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Supreme Court spares life of convicted murderer with low IQ
The 55-year-old man at the center of the case who has been on death row for more than 2 decades, has 5 IQ scores ranging from 72 to 78.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The Supreme Court is gearing up for a flood of big decisions. Here's what to expect, from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Big Supreme Court rulings loom on Trump, elections, citizenship: What to expect
The Supreme Court is in its final stretch for the year in deciding major cases. Big rulings loom related to Trump's power, elections and other controversies.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
From fighting the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis to federal charges: @usatoday.com dives into what's next for the storied Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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From fighting Klan, neo-Nazis to federal charges: What's next for SPLC?
Since 1971, the Southern Poverty Law Center worked closely with the FBI and DOJ against hate groups. Now the feds have indicted it on fraud charges.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
The 'spray guy' got blood cancer. Now he's fighting Roundup at the Supreme Court From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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The 'spray guy' got blood cancer. Now he's fighting Roundup at the Supreme Court
The maker of a popular weedkiller, called Roundup, argues it can't be sued for not warning it could cause cancer. The Trump administration supports that view.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
She was photographed driving a tank, and now speculation is swirling around Kim Jong Un's daughter as North Korea's new leader. @usatoday.com takes a look at who she is www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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Who is Kim Jong Un’s daughter, and could she be North Korea's next leader?
South Korea's spy agency believes North Korea's Kim Jong Un is preparing his teenage daughter to succeed him, reports say. What we know about her.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
As Trump's deadline to bring Hell to Iran's infrastructure looms, Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ron Johnson and other MAGA stars are speaking out about his unusual Easter message. From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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'Vile.' Trump's threat to Iran's infrastructure enflames MAGA tensions
“I do not want to see us start blowing up civilian infrastructure. I do not want to see that," said Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, a Trump ally.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
USA Happy Baby, birth tourism and a blockbuster Supreme Court case Companies like USA Happy Baby and Star Baby Care brought pregnant women into the United States to give birth. It's part of a big case hitting the Supreme Court. From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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USA Happy Baby, birth tourism and a blockbuster Supreme Court case
Companies like USA Happy Baby and Star Baby Care brought pregnant women into the United States to give birth. It's part of a big case hitting the Supreme Court.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
'Hot as a pistol': How Trump got his own signature Sharpies From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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'Hot as a pistol': How Trump got his own signature Sharpies
Here's why Trump lavished praise on his signature Sharpies as better than ballpoints while meeting with his Cabinet.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Ain't no friend of mine? Trump muses about fighting Elvis during Graceland tour New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Ain't no friend of mine? Trump muses about fighting Elvis during Graceland tour
“He’s got so many, there’s very few I don’t like,” Trump said of Elvis’ songs, adding: “He did nothing bad.”
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
A kinder, gentler ICE? Mullin conciliatory, but White House says stay the course From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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A kinder, gentler ICE? Mullin conciliatory, but White House says stay the course
Markwayne Mullin offers changes in immigration policy if confirmed to lead Homeland Security. but the White House says enforcement agenda isn't changing.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Nas, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G. Politics and the rap choices of NYC Mayor Mamdani From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Nas, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G. Politics and the rap choices of NYC Mayor Mamdani
Mamdani chooses uber-capitalists Biggie, Nas and Jay-Z among his five favorite rappers. Is it a pivot to center?
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
A Mississippi street preacher whose group yelled 'whores' and 'jezebels' to concertgoers gets a Supreme Court win. From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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A street preacher whose group yelled 'whores' gets a Supreme Court win
The unanimous Supreme Cort decision means the preacher, whose group yelled at concertgoers outside a Mississippi amphitheater, can sue for free speech rights.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
What happened when Kansas tried a version of Trump's SAVE Act? Chaos From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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What happened when Kansas tried a version of Trump's SAVE Act? Chaos
As the Senate considers President Donald Trump's stringent anti-voter fraud measure, legal experts say Kansas's offers a troubling case study.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The curious case of Markwayne Mullin's trusty bouncy ball From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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The curious case of DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin's trusty bouncy ball
The Oklahoma Republican has long had an affinity for a pink rubber bouncy ball. "I don't know why," he once told a tour group.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Some of the fallout of the Iran war, by @usatoday.com 's Cybele Mayes-Osterman www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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Afghan allies, stranded at Qatar refugee camp, face 'hell' amid Iran war
More than a thousand Afghan allies at a Qatar refugee camp face terror and confusion as Iranian missiles rain down.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
An overlooked element of Jesse Jackson's legacy: his role as a hostage negotiator. New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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How Jesse Jackson freed dozens of Americans held captive overseas
Jesse Jackson's "citizen diplomacy" freed hundreds of people held prisoner abroad.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Will Trump get a fourth Supreme Court justice? Speculation swirls around Alito From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Will Trump get a fourth Supreme Court justice? Speculation swirls around Alito
Supreme Court watchers are trying to read the tea leaves for a possible retirement annoucement by Justice Samuel Alito.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Squeaker or tsunami? 3 numbers could signal the midterm election results From @usatoday.com 's Susan Page www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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You do the (midterm) math. Watch Trump's 37% approval, MAGA's $304 million
He's not on the ballot, but Trump's rating will matter in November. Kitchen-table angst, too. Three key numbers provide clues to what's ahead.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Make 'Star Trek real'. Hegseth vows military AI without 'woke' constraints New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Make 'Star Trek real'. Hegseth vows military AI without 'woke' constraints
Hegseth has been outspoken about ridding the military of so-called 'woke' policies, including diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Who are the people who film and monitor ICE agents making arrests? New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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They film and monitor ICE agents making arrests. But who are they?
Renee Nicole Good's neighbors say they aren't going to stop monitoring ICE.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
The pending Supreme Court decision that worries disability rights groups From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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The pending Supreme Court decision that worries disability rights groups
Is an intellectual disability a condition, or a number on an IQ test? Here's why an Alabama death penalty case at the Supreme Court is worrying advocates.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
A look at religion in Pete Hegseth's Pentagon. From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Pete Hegseth pushes his Christian faith in Pentagon prayer services
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth introduced monthly worship services at the Pentagon. He wants to reject 'secular humanism' and 'new age notions.'
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
The Supreme Court could topple yet another campaign finance limit. From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Supreme Court could topple yet another campaign finance limit
The Supreme Court could continue its trend of striking down campaign finance rules as improper restrictions on speech. How far will they go?
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
'Shame on you': Tim Walz daughter unleashes fury over Trump 'R' slur New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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'Shame on you': Tim Walz daughter unleashes fury over Trump 'R' slur
"Calling my dad what he did has unleashed a (multi-expletive) storm," Hope Walz said. "I have people DMing me saying absolutely horrendous things."
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
'Never-before-seen' photos of Jeffrey Epstein's island released by House Democrats Breaking from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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'Never-before-seen' photos of Jeffrey Epstein's island released by Dems
House Democrats released 'never-before-seen' pictures from Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Texas Army OBGYN was ‘predator in uniform’ who abused, secretly filmed women, lawsuit says From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Texas Army OBGYN was ‘predator in uniform’ who abused, secretly filmed women, lawsuit says
A Texas Army OBGYN is under investigation as he faces accusations of sexually exploiting dozens of women.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
With Dick Cheney's funeral this week, @usatoday.com has an interesting take on his legacy: 'Freedom means freedom for everybody': Dick Cheney's legacy on LGBTQ+ issues www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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'Freedom means freedom for everybody': Dick Cheney's legacy on LGBTQ+ issues
Dick Cheney stood up for gay couples at a time when same-sex marriage was illegal. Yet he leaves behind a complicated legacy on LGBTQ+ issues.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Why are Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump fighting? Here's the story. From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Why are Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump fighting? What to know.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has long been one of Donald Trump's staunchest MAGA allies. Until now.
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 04/11/2025
New York City voters turned out to the polls as Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo face off in tight race.
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New York City voters flood polls as Mamdani and Cuomo race tightens
New York City voters turned out to the polls as Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo face off in tight race.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
'I'm a much better looking person.' In closing days of NYC race, Trump swipes at Mamdani New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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'I'm a much better looking person.' In closing days of NYC race, Trump swipes at Mamdani
In the wide-ranging interview, President Donald Trump said he preferred former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Mamdani, the Democratic nominee leading the race.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Is Zohran Mamdani New York's Barack Obama? From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani shoots to stardom ‘like a young Obama'
The overnight sensation leading NYC polls has a lot in common with another telegenic young politician who skyrocketed to fame.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
How Trump got close to crypto before pardoning the Binance CEO From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Binance CEO pardon follows Trump family's growing ties to the cryptocurrency industry
Democrats and one Republican say the pardon is inappropriate given business links between Binance and Trump family crypto interests.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
The sisterhood that's ready to make their own Epstein list New from @usatoday.com Virginia Roberts Giuffre always wanted fellow survivors to spend time together. Now, they're pushing for justice. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, hundreds of women push for justice
Virginia Roberts Giuffre always wanted fellow survivors to spend time together. Now, they're pushing for justice.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
A Trump donor gave $130M to pay troops. It would cover seven hours. From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Trump donor's $130M to pay troops during shutdown. It would cover seven hours each.
President Donald Trump said a "friend" sent a $130 million check to pay troops amid the shutdown. The money wouldn't go far.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
'More than the National Guard.' Trump warns of more troops in US cities From @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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'More than the National Guard.' Trump warns of more troops in US cities
Trump warned in a speech in Japan that he could send 'more than the National Guard' to quell what he contends is rampant violence in US cities.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Trump waltzes into ballroom controversy with 'two geniuses' and an East Wing demolition www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Trump waltzes into ballroom controversy with 'two geniuses' and an East Wing demolition
As pictures of the White House demolition began circulating, critics expressed outrage as the nation’s preeminent historical structure stood gutted.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
There's beef between Trump and Republicans. Literally. New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Republicans are beefing with Trump over beef
President Donald Trump wants to import meat from Argentina to lower beef prices. Republicans from rural states aren't happy about it.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Is RFK Jr. taking over special education? Trump administration mulls a handoff New from @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Is RFK Jr. about to get the special ed portfolio? Trump admin mulls a handoff
The impending move represents one of the most significant steps yet in President Trump's bid to decrease the influence of the Education Department.
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hrosenkrantz.bsky.social @hrosenkrantz.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
No boots on the ground: Vance spells out US role in Gaza's security on visit to Israel New from @usatoday.com , traveling with Vice President Vance in Israel www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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No boots on the ground: Vance spells out US role in Gaza's security on visit to Israel
“There are not going to be American boots on the ground in Gaza," Vice President JD Vance emphasized during a visit to Israel.
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