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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 3h
Katie Phang: "Get the fuck out of here. Are you kidding me? You think it's a good use of taxpayers time and money to be able to do illegal redactions and withholds that are now forcing me to have to go and sue? Are you joking? But this is how Todd Blanche thinks."
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2h
The Trump administration’s talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine have expanded to include a multibillion-dollar oil deal that would benefit Middle Eastern business executives with ties to the two main U.S. negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 2h
THIS is why an independent prosecutor is essential in the Cornell case. How could the Tompkins County DA's Office refuse to consider additional evidence before deciding not to pursue criminal charges?? www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/n...
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D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence
Records show that campus police officers informed Tompkins County prosecutors that they had conducted additional interviews beyond taking a statement from the woman who said she was raped.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2h
Christa Pike’s legal team repeatedly warned that her execution could go wrong. On Wednesday, Pike survived two attempts to inject her with execution drugs, bringing horrified reactions, renewed scrutiny of the death penalty and the second moratorium on executions in Tennessee in recent years.
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How a Failed Execution Left Christa Pike Hovering Between Life and Death
Her legal team had repeatedly warned that her execution could go wrong. On Wednesday, they were proven right.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 2h
"Conservative Cuban Americans have long made S. Florida GOP-friendly. But Trump has deported a record number of Cubans. Older Cubans who lived in the US for decades were deported to Mexico, where they've struggled to get by. Some have been deported to Africa..." www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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How Trump’s Deportation Policies Have Rocked a South Florida House Race
Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Republican, ran an ad criticizing the Trump administration. It may have jolted other Republicans — and drawn attention to her Democratic opponent.
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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 2h
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 1h
“She was banned from Uber, now she flys on Airforce One. Should be one of the biggest scandals in America,” journalist Mehdi Hasan wrote on X.
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Trump Praises Laura Loomer As A ‘Great Republican Strategist’ — And Critics Had A Lot To Say
“She was banned from Uber, now she flys on Airforce One. Should be one of the biggest scandals in America,” journalist Mehdi Hasan wrote on X.
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 1h
A new report says the Trump administration has broken with key MAHA priorities, potentially creating an opening for Democrats.
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Whoops: New Report Finds Trump Broke His MAHA Promises
A new report says the Trump administration has broken with key MAHA priorities, potentially creating an opening for Democrats.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1h
The co-pilot who stabbed the captain of an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight this week used an emergency crash ax in an effort to take over the plane, an official in the United Arab Emirates said on Saturday.
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FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says
The violent midair assault on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv has deepened concerns about the safety of Israelis traveling abroad.
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 2h
The billionaire class doesn’t want a government that works for the working class, they want a government that works for them instead.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 2h
In Michigan, we're paying $5,600 a year on average for Trump and Mike Rogers' tariffs.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 2h
A message to our resident mean girl. Stop trying to make fascism happen. #MoodyCantSitWithUs #AngieForFlorida
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 1h
Russian Attacks Kill 6 In Ukraine, Damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
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Russian Attacks Kill 6 In Ukraine, Damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
Russian Attacks Kill 6 In Ukraine, Damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 1h
“Whoever owns me now...” the “Real Time” host began.
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Bill Maher Has 1 Request For New Bosses After Merger — And It Has To Do With Trump
“Whoever owns me now...” the “Real Time” host began.
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 11h
Trump Floats Self-Named Alabama Bridge Amid Kennedy Center Flop
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Trump Floats Naming Alabama Bridge Project as Rally Seats Sit Empty
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 10h
Trump has previously floated the idea of Americans getting dividend checks as the midterm elections are weeks away.
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Donald Trump announces $100 checks to seniors for Medicare premiums
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 10h
Map Shows Trump’s Approval Rating in Every State 1 Month Until Midterms
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Map Shows Trump Approval Rating in Every State 1 Month Until Midterms
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 8h
The court opens its new term Monday as Trump says he regrets all three picks. Here are the justices who have broken with him most.
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Supreme Court Justice most "disloyal" to Donald Trump as new term starts
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 6h
Suspected Plague Death at Russian Lab Sparks ‘Anti-Epidemic’ Lockdown
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Suspected Plague Death at Russian Lab Sparks ‘Anti-Epidemic’ Lockdown
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 8h
JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 6h
Many people assumed both of Florida’s Senate seats would stay deeply red for the foreseeable future. But Angie Nixon’s people-powered campaign is proving why we need to keep up the fight!
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5h
These two lawsuits brought by Renee Nicole Good’s family are exceptionally well-written and legally compelling. Well worth the read, I promise. I break down both complaints in this episode: youtu.be/2kU7_-Yt-Ig?...
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Trump HIT With TWO NEW LAWSUITS Over DEADLY ICE SHOOTING!!
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 5h
North Carolinians are facing a confusing stream of letters warning voters they must update missing personal information by the Oct. 9 deadline. The mailers are another barrier to voting that makes some voters question whether they should bother casting a ballot at all: demdock.com/4rTwVrB
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 5h
Voters Favor Democrats On Key Issues But Lack Faith In Either Party: AP-NORC Poll
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Voters Favor Democrats On Key Issues But Lack Faith In Either Party: AP-NORC Poll
Voters Favor Democrats On Key Issues But Lack Faith In Either Party: AP-NORC Poll
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 5h
"We can shield voters from the high prices stemming from the president’s ill-advised forays."
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How Democrats can rein in the high cost of energy | Opinion
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 4h
The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday was searching for a medical transfer aircraft that went missing after leaving Bermuda on its way to Boston, officials said.
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Medical Plane Goes Missing on Flight From Bermuda to Boston
The plane, a Gulfstream G100 with 6 people aboard, lost contact at around 2 a.m. A search was underway Saturday off the coast of Nantucket.
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 4h
In five states that typically vote red, Democrats are either ahead of Republicans or neck-and-neck with them in midterm Senate races.
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Multiple Red States Are Leaning Democrat For In Senate Race: Poll
Multiple Red States Are Leaning Democrat For In Senate Race: Poll
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 4h
"So God made Trump," one ad at taxpayers' expense says.
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Trump Is Reportedly Using Taxpayer Money For TV Ads Praising Himself
Trump Is Reportedly Using Taxpayer Money For TV Ads Praising Himself
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 4h
Critics spotted some major irony in the vice president’s prediction.
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JD Vance Says Energy Prices Will 'Skyrocket' If Democrats Win Back Congress
Critics spotted some major irony in the vice president’s prediction.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3h
The co-pilot who violently attacked the captain of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv and then tried to crash the airliner had embraced extreme Islamist views, prompting security officials in Oman to scrutinize him earlier, according to people briefed on the matter.
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Omani Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Said to Have Extremist Views
It was unclear what background checks had been carried out before he was allowed to fly to Israel.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 3h
NEW: A federal judge is set to rule on President Donald Trump’s effort to use vast amounts of Americans’ personal data to create state-by-state lists of people eligible to vote in federal elections, including the upcoming midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Judge to rule on Trump’s bid to create voter eligibility lists before midterms
Voting rights and privacy organizations have warned that the Trump administration or private anti-voting groups could use the lists to disenfranchise eligible voters before elections or challenge…
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3h
The responsibility for problems often blamed solely on billionaires also lies with a much larger, and quieter, group of wealthy business owners, Andrew Duehren writes. In a new book, the economists Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick urge policymakers not to lose sight of these “Main Street Millionaires.”
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The Rich People Democrats Aren’t Talking About
As billionaires become a popular political target, a new book urges Washington not to lose sight of a much larger, and quieter, group of wealthy business owners.
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 3h
“Trump’s petro-powered policies have fatally invaded his role as commander-in-chief."
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The crude logic of Trump's America | Opinion
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3h
Breaking News: Tennessee’s prison chief resigned days after overseeing the failed execution of Christa Pike, the governor said. nyti.ms/4y068eM
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Tennessee Prison Commissioner Resigns Days After Failed Execution
Frank Strada, who oversaw the process that left Christa Pike unconscious and hospitalized, quit as an independent review begins.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3h
Bridges in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, that are used by many commuters are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.
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Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline
The bridges, used by many commuters in the Ukrainian capital, are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 3h
NEW: In a win for Montana voters, a state court blocked a restrictive date of birth verification requirement for absentee voting. Advocates argued the law increased the likelihood that valid ballots cast by those with difficulties getting to a polling place would be rejected on technicalities.
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Montana court blocks onerous mail voting law that caused thousands of rejected absentee ballots last year
The mail voting measure led to nearly 3,000 mail ballots getting rejected in the Nov. 2025 election, in a state where 80% of voters vote absentee.
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 2h
President Donald Trump posted the number as part of a lengthy rant about daylight saving time legislation.
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Trump Posts GOP Senator's Purported Cell Phone Number
Trump Posts GOP Senator's Purported Cell Phone Number
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David Jolly @davidjolly.bsky.social · 2h
Great to join friends at last night’s Hispanic Heritage & Awards Gala at the Alianza Center in Orlando, honoring the contributions of so many who have made Florida a wonderful place to call home.
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 4h
My mom worked hard, but sometimes she needed help to make ends meet. SNAP kept food on the table, and Medicaid paid my hospital bills when I had chronic asthma. If we had more leaders who knew what that felt like, we wouldn’t have passed Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.
A photo of Peggy Flanagan as a child.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 3h
There are 3 days (including today) left to get registered to vote in Florida! Visit angienixon.com/vote for more information on getting registered! #AngieForFlorida
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 15h
Our vote is our voice! Register to vote, check your registration, and encourage everyone around you to do the same. Voter registration deadline 👉🏾October 5 Early voting for the general election begins 👉🏾October 14 Votejustinj.com/vote
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 2h
A top DOD official says the military has “no plan” to deploy troops to election sites this fall. But given the Trump administration’s track record of defying court orders, violating federal campaign laws, and embracing election denialism, the reassurance is limited.
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DOD tells senator it has ‘no plan’ for troops at polls. But she has ‘no idea what Trump will do’
“I take that as a positive sign,” Slotkin said. “[I] still have no idea what Trump will do."
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 2h
“There are always people who profit from war or government policies. The difference is that the people profiting should not be the people making the decisions to make that policy. And that is what is happening here...” www.cnn.com/2026/10/01/u...
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Jared Kushner’s company has large stake in firm with Israeli military links | CNN
At the same time Jared Kushner has negotiated in the war in Gaza, his company has held the largest stake in a firm backing businesses involved in Israel’s military campaigns.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 16h
Is an Iowa miracle possible? joycevance.substack.com/p/five-quest...
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Five Questions with Iowa’s Democratic Senate Candidate, Josh Turek
Two recent polls show him in the lead
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 16h
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the November midterms will be a referendum on the Republican Party.
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Lujan Grisham Predicts Midterm Will Be Like 2018 Blue Wave for Democrats
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15h
A report on the fires that devastated the Los Angeles area in early 2025 recommended that local governments take a broader approach to preparedness and emergency response.
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Powerful Wildfires Require a New Approach, California Report Finds
A report on the fires that devastated the Los Angeles area in early 2025 recommended that local governments take a broader approach to preparedness and emergency response.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 16h
Trump won’t take no for an answer. Not from voters or the loyalists he’s surrounded himself with. “He is assuming there will be no one in his administration to tell him no,” Marc Elias says. Attacks on voters work best when no one's watching. Keep an eye on Trump: demdock.com/3T3Owjg
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Eric Schmitt @erschm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Since early August, Iran has launched about 30 drone attacks and 10 anti-ship missile attacks per week against commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/w...
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Oil Flows Are Up, but Iran Is Still Menacing the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has been launching drones and missiles at commercial ships in the waterway each week, though it has often failed to strike its targets, according to a Western security official.
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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social · 15h
Democrats will put affordability issue front and center, says Budget Cmte. ranking member youtu.be/TOvuy2MXoVM?...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15h
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com The indictment of a rogue postal worker “highlights how desperate Justice Department leaders are to substantiate the president’s claims of election interference, and how miserably they are failing,” Liz Oyer writes in a guest essay.
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Opinion | Trump Is Getting Desperate. It Shows.
The Justice Department is trawling to find perpetrators on whom to pin conspiracies. Ordinary citizens are being ensnared.
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