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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The “Presumption of Regularity” in Trump Administration Litigation (4th ed.) by Just Security Tracks presumption of regularity erosion in Trump litigation: 34 noncompliance, 90 distrust, 91 arbitrary cases + many habeas. [AI summary] #DeadlineWH www.justsecurity.org/120547/presu...
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The “Presumption of Regularity” in Trump Administration Litigation (4th edition)
Definitive, most comprehensive study of court cases involving Trump administration and the basis for courts no longer giving a "presumption of regularity."
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Aside from the tens of millions living in L.A. and San Diego San Diego is also home to a large naval base Home port to 3 U.S. carriers Including the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Recently returned from the Iran War. What is the CinC thinking? #DeadlineWH youtu.be/AEa3pY8SaUQ?...
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USS Abraham Lincoln returning home after 10-month deployment
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Caricature of Donald J. Trump as Marie Antoinette.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It's great having cultural icons like Springsteen at political rallies. I seem to remember Springsteen being at a Kamala Harris rally in 2024. How'd that work out? There's more to be done. #DeadlineWH www.billboard.com/culture/poli...
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Bruce Springsteen Performs at Harris/Walz Rally, Says Trump Is ‘Running to Be an American Tyrant’
Bruce Springsteen supported Kamala Harris at a rally on Thursday night in Clarkston, Georgia, performing three songs and opposing Donald Trump.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Former SC Jack Smith's point about obtaining grand jury indictments against Trump Should not be overlooked Considering Trump's DOJ's many failures to do the same: "[Trump's] federal prosecutors failed to indict six Democratic lawmakers" #DeadlineWH www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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DOJ’s targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers
The effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers marks the first time DOJ has attempted to classify critical speech from prominent Trump detractors as a crime.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
@esglaude.bsky.social on Trump voters: "People voted for him knowing who he was. People voted for him knowing who his character is." Never tire of Prof. Glaude holding forth on how people voted. #DeadlineWH
Screen shot of two X (formerly Twitter) posts. One from Eddie S. Glaude Jr. 10/23/16 stating "I should be clear: I am not voting for Hillary Clinton.  The other from Hillary Clinton 12/22/2015 stating "A Republican president could nominate as many as 4 Supreme Court justices.  Why that should terrify you: hrc.io/1PkjXwe
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Blanche has always worn multiple hats simultaneously AG (or Deputy AG) AND Trump personal attorney. And now press secretary. The only temporary title might be the last one, And hopefully the first.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Maybe when Republicans pass laws that guarantee ZERO Americans will be killed or detained illegally by ICE We can work on guaranteeing ZERO fraudulent votes will be cast in elections. #DeadlineWH
Image of ICE agents descending upon alex prettiImage of voters voting
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A blast from the past... "Canada Helps Six U.S Diplomats Flee Iran - The Washington Post" Jan. 30, 1980 #DeadlineWH www.washingtonpost.com/archive/poli...
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Canada Helps Six U.S Diplomats Flee Iran
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him" despite having "a permit to work in the United States." @APNews.com 8/26/2026 #DeadlineWH apnews.com/article/uss-...
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He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him
The father of a man serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln has been arrested by immigration authorities.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Trump once hailed his U.S.-Mexicio-Canada (USMCA) deal as hIs "best" deal, A fix to NAFTA. Like his Iran MOU Just another failed Trump agreement. Art of the Deal?🤣🤣🤣 #DeadlineWH reason.com/2026/07/02/t...
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Trump called the USMCA his 'best deal.' Now, he wants out of it.
The decision not to renew the USMCA is less dramatic than it might appear. Even so, Trump is exchanging stability for more uncertainty.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Trump bank? Attorneys settle Trump University fraud case for $25M www.foxnews.com/world/attorn... Trump Foundation agrees to dissolve after lawsuit alleged 'illegal conduct' www.foxnews.com/politics/tru... A Trip Down Donald Trump's Bankruptcy Memory Lane www.forbes.com/sites/debtwi... #DeadlineWH
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Attorneys settle Trump University fraud case for $25M
For more than six years, Donald Trump fought hard against a lawsuit in which former customers of his now-defunct Trump University accused him of fraud. Less than two weeks after being elected presiden...
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Trump said he asked South Korea if they would join him in the denuclearization of Iran Wonder if he asked his good buddy Kim Jong Un of North Korea the same thing. #DeadlineWH
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
60 days ago yesterday Trump signed the MOU with Iran That was supposed to bring about a ceasefire And eventual peace treaty. The MOU expired. How'd that work out? #DeadlineWH Headline: Trump signs deal in Versailles to end war with Iran www.politico.eu/article/iran...
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Trump signs deal in Versailles to end war with Iran
Macron was among the first to congratulate the U.S. president after the signing ceremony.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"Before the U.S. went to war, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told President Trump that an American attack could prompt Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz." @WSJ 3/13/26 #DeadlineWH www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War.
The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Air Force Gen. Dan Caine is still chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Wall Street Journal story was published Mar. 13, 2026 about 2 weeks after Operation Epic Fury was launched (Feb. 28, 2026). Gen. Caine has declined to comment publicly on what advice he gave. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/u...
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Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Not utterly absent figures of integrity. Trump just won't listen. "Before the U.S. went to war, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told President Trump that an American attack could prompt Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz." @WSJ 03/13/2026 www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War.
The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Hard to argue that Trump's BS wasn't out there. They have eyes but do not see. Nov. 19, 2016. Headline: Attorneys settle Trump University fraud case for $25M www.foxnews.com/world/attorn...
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Attorneys settle Trump University fraud case for $25M
For more than six years, Donald Trump fought hard against a lawsuit in which former customers of his now-defunct Trump University accused him of fraud. Less than two weeks after being elected presiden...
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
From exiting the JCPOA that was holding Iran to ZERO kg of enriched uranium (Iran has ~400kg now) to failing to consult allies in advance to ignoring military advice on the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's Iran strategy has been a disaster. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War.
The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Credible accusations of perjury before Congress should be investigated and prosecuted if warranted. Just like credible accusations of violating the Presidential Records Act and Espionage Act should be investigated and prosecuted if warranted. #DeadlineWH www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Material on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities seized at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Some of the documents seized on Aug. 8 detail top-secret U.S. operations so closely guarded that many senior national security officials are kept in the dark about them.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
How about a full-length movie with a historically accurate depiction of Jesus? "The Real Face of Jesus" Popular Mechanics 5/3/2023 www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a413...
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
"But I go on this great republican principle, That the people will have virtue and intelligence To select men of virtue and wisdom. Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation." -- James Madison, June 20, 1788
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Trump walked out on Obama's JCPOA. Which had Iran at ZERO kg of Enriched uranium. Now Iran has ~400kg of Enriched uranium. Trump moved Iran closer to having nuclear weapons. #DeadlineWH
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Clearly, among other flaws, By his own words, Todd Blanche reflexively still thinks of himself as Trump's personal lawyer. So, if not Todd Blanche for US AG. Who? #DeadlineWH Headline: "Blanche’s slip-up on his Trump relationship: ‘I’m his lawyer’" www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Blanche’s slip-up on his Trump relationship: 'I'm his lawyer'
The attorney general meant to say he "was" Trump's lawyer, and the gaffe could haunt him.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Wow! Great coverage on lettuce. Not so much on gerrymandering bills: 👉H.R. 158 (Fitzpatrick, R-PA) CLEAN Elections Act – independent commissions 👉H.R. 4889 (Kiley, R-CA) Mid-decade redistricting ban. 👉H.R. 5449/S. 2885 (Lofgren/Padilla) Redistricting Reform Act 👉H.R. 7219 (Lawler, R-NY) FAIR MAP Act
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
@kristygreenberg.bsky.social for US AG. #DeadlineWH
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
'SO THE SOLDIERS CAN SEE IT' Possibly the lamest cover story ever. Headline: Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet July 8, 20267:48 AM PDT #DeadlineWH #AirFarceOne www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was leaving Turkey aboard an older ‌Air Force One aircraft rather than a recently renovated Qatari-donated jet, an unexpected switch that renewed scrutiny o...
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
#DeadlineWH Note: #NATO allies fought with the U.S. in the Afghanistan War 2001 - 2021 In response to 9/11 attacks. ➡️ 1,150 allied NATO deaths including UK (457) and Denmark (44). ➡️ At least about 3,000 NATO allies wounded.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Much of what is being talked about today about Graham Platner Was known when Maine Democratic primary voters elected him With 72% of the vote. The same can be said about what was known about Trump before voters elected him. Voters are idiots. #DeadlineWH apnews.com/projects/ele...
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Maine U.S. Senate Primary Election Live Results 2026
Live results for the June 9, 2026 Maine U.S. Senate primary. Track election results with real-time vote counts, county-level maps and race calls from AP.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Missing from story. Pending in House Judiciary Committee 👉H.R. 158 (Fitzpatrick R-PA): CLEAN Elections Act – independent commissions. 👉H.R. 4889 (Kiley R-CA): Mid-decade redistricting ban. 👉H.R. 5449/S. 2885 (Lofgren D-CA/Padilla D-CA): Redistricting Reform Act 👉H.R. 7219 (Lawler R-NY): FAIR MAP Act
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
For this week's story. Now pending in House Judiciary Committee 👉H.R. 158 (Fitzpatrick, R-PA): CLEAN Elections Act – independent commissions. 👉H.R. 4889 (Kiley, R-CA): Mid-decade redistricting ban. 👉H.R. 5449/S. 2885 (Lofgren/Padilla): Redistricting Reform Act 👉H.R. 7219 (Lawler, R-NY): FAIR MAP Act
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Clayton "There's a great phrase: 'opportunity for fraud.'" Love that phrase. As in: "There's a great opportunity for fraud in a President who controls billions of dollars in government contracts and uses his position to enrich himself, his family, and friends" #DeadlineWh time.com/7342470/trum...
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3 Ways Trump’s Wealth Has Soared Since He Returned to Offic
Trump has enriched himself while in office like no other President in U.S. history. Here's why his net worth grew by billions in 2025
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
@deadlinewh.bsky.social. Here's the full story on Somali FIFA referee's denial of entry. CBP only says referee "was determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns and was denied entry." No further details given. #deadlinewh www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Somali referee for World Cup denied entry into United States
Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate in the World Cup.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Not so fun fact: An average family of four has had its monthly grocery bill go up about $50 a month since the start of Trump's second term. The proposed Trump $250 bill would cover that increase for about 5 months. #DeadlineWH www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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Trump appointees push $250 banknote with his portrait
The director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing who resisted the effort was reassigned last month. “The buck stopped here,” she wrote in her goodbye email.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
For STW. Current Anti-gerrymandering bills: 👉H.R. 158 (Fitzpatrick, R-PA): CLEAN Elections Act – independent commissions. 👉H.R. 4889 (Kiley, R-CA): Mid-decade redistricting ban. 👉H.R. 5449/S. 2885 (Lofgren/Padilla): Redistricting Reform Act 👉H.R. 7219 (Lawler, R-NY): FAIR MAP Act
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
No grand signing ceremonies. No detailed trade agreements announced. What was Trump's China trip about? A chance to take Air Force One out for a spin with his billionaire buddies? #DeadlineWH www.wsj.com/world/china/...
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Five Takeaways From the Trump-Xi Summit
Both sides want to stabilize U.S.-China relations, but disagreements remain.
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
One common theme running throughout whether it's padded FBI stats, the Epstein files, or how people are doing in the "affordability" economy Trump and his ilk treat the American people like they're stupid. #DeadlineWH
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
FYC - 📜H.R. 158 (Fitzpatrick, R-PA): CLEAN Elections Act – independent commissions. 📜H.R. 4889 (Kiley, R-CA): Mid-decade redistricting ban. 📜H.R. 5449/S. 2885 (Lofgren/Padilla): Redistricting Reform Act 📜H.R. 7219 (Lawler, R-NY): FAIR MAP Act
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
How will people feel, Once they discover this war to eliminate Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, That's resulting in higher gas prices Was totally unnecessary? Under Obama's JCPOA, Iran had ZERO kg of enriched urnaium. ZERO. Before Trump walked out on it. #DeadlineWH
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
FYI...
Image containing two Twitter/X posts.  The top one from Eddie S. Glaude Jr. (@esglaude) states "I should be clear: I am not voting for Hillary Clinton" 10/23/2016.  The bottom one from then Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) states "A Republican president could nominate as many as 4 Supreme Court justices.  Why that should terrify you: hrc.io/1PkjXwe." 12/22/2015
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
FYI...
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
@nicollewallace.bsky.social, saw that you reposted @esglaude.bsky.social's strong reaction to the SCOTUS VRA decision from your 4/29/2026 #DeadlineWH show. You do realize that for many of your viewers, Prof. Glaude's reaction engenders much bitter irony and frustration (see below).
Image containing two Twitter/X posts.  The top one from Eddie S. Glaude Jr. (@esglaude) states "I should be clear: I am not voting for Hillary Clinton" 10/23/2016.  The bottom one from then Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) states "A Republican president could nominate as many as 4 Supreme Court justices.  Why that should terrify you: hrc.io/1PkjXwe." 12/22/2015
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Voting for president really does matter. #DeadlineWH
Image of two X/Twitter posts.  The first one from Professor Eddie S. Glaude dated 10/23/2015, states that "I should be clear: I am not voting for Hillary Clinton. The second post below is from then Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton dated 12/22/2015 where she states "A Republican president could nominate as many as 4 Supreme Court justices.  Why that should terrify you: hrc.io/1PkjXwe"
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Did @jheil.bsky.social just say that it would be ridiculous to the hold the White House Correspondents Association dinner at the White House? What's the name of that Correspondents Association again? #DeadlineWH
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Trump: "The whole world has become somewhat of a casino. I don't like it conceptually. It is what it is." A casino reference. How ironic. Headline: "The House Doesn’t Always Win – Trump’s Failed Casino Projects" #Trump #Casinos www.casino.org/blog/trump-c...
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
In 2025 Rep. Kevin Kiley (I, CA-3) proposed H.R. 4889, to "end the redistricting war nationwide.” Republicans didn't take it up. Dems didn't push for it. Media didn't report on it. Why? #DeadlineWH Bill text: d12t4t5x3vyizu.cloudfront.net/kiley.house.... kiley.house.gov/posts/rep-ki...
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Last year Rep Kevin Kiley (I, CA-3) introduced H.R. 4889, to "end the redistricting war nationwide.” The bill seemed right in Eric Holder's and NRDC's wheelhouse But neither noted it Much less supported it. Why? Bill text: d12t4t5x3vyizu.cloudfront.net/kiley.house.... kiley.house.gov/posts/rep-ki...
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The Trump-Hegseth Foreign Policy Doctrine: We broke it. You deal with it. #IranWar #Hegseth #Trump
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Interviewer Pro Tip: If you ever ask a question that begins "President Trump you said..." Have the receipts. Cause you know he's going to deny it. Example: Llamas: "You recently suggested nationalizing elections." Trump: " I didn't say nationalize..." Receipts: youtu.be/-o36izIpdlc
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Trump calls on Republicans to nationalize voting
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D Sinope @ionsedge.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social "Stephen Miller wants to surpass Barack Obama's deporter in chief number." You might have Obama Envy Syndrome (#OES) if you obsessively need to fulfill a deportation quota by detaining kids and running over the 1st, 2nd, & 4th Amendments.
Photoshopped image of Stephen  Miller as a gargoyle originally posted from Governor Newsom's press X account.
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