Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialNo Kings Alerts @nokingsprotest.bsky.social · 4h#NoKings #AbolishIce #HandsOff #50501 #Trumpfoxla.comSouthern California No Kings protests on Oct. 17: See whereOrganizers across Southern California are hosting localized 'No Kings: Vote Early' nonpartisan events on Oct. 17 to encourage early voting. 132
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialMike Walker @newnarrative.bsky.social · 4hTrump Officials Mislead About Electrical Grid Reliability www.factcheck.org/2026/10/trum...factcheck.orgTrump Officials Mislead About Electrical Grid Reliability - FactCheck.orgIn partially repealing a Biden-era regulation that limited carbon emissions from power plants, Trump administration officials have misleadingly cast the prior administration’s policy as a threat to gr... 032
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialSen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 6hTrump has tried to interfere in the midterm elections over and over again. It is up to all of us to stand up for our democracy and push back. I break down how you can do your part and move our country forward. youtu.be/Hhnk6EUkpbsyoutu.beHow You Can Help Stop The StealYouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff 1112741
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialJake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 5hEveryone online the last couple days has been talking about the drop in bot comments and right-wing engagement. It was all Russia. It was always Russia. 13362102
j-waller55.bsky.social @j-waller55.bsky.social · 7hGIFT ARTICLE wapo.st/4ihn0J8wapo.stOpenAI employee arrested by FBI after listening device was found at its officeThe man was charged with using a listening device planted in the company's office to “intercept oral communications,” the Justice Department said. 000
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialMike Walker @newnarrative.bsky.social · 10hF.B.I. Disrupts Pyongyang Revenue Stream: North Koreans in U.S. Tech Jobs www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/u...nytimes.comF.B.I. Disrupts Pyongyang Revenue Stream: North Koreans in U.S. Tech JobsF.B.I. investigators worked with the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to dismantle so-called laptop farms that steal American identities to earn cash for Pyongyang. 021
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 10hIn the hills & mountains from about the western LA metro westward to parts of Central Coast interior, the last substantial rainfall was either last spring or in August (near LA, from Marie). But in these locations, a record heatwave in Oct followed; vegetation is critically dry. 1261
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 10hUpdate: There is a rapidly emerging fire weather threat in parts of SoCal Thu-Fri in places that have not seen significant recent precip (esp. western LA metro). A warm Santa Ana event will bring strong, gusty winds even to lower elevs, but vegetation moisture highly variable. 416672
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 10hBREAKING: a court cleared the name of our client Mary Comans Musk & Noem falsely told millions the FEMA CFO blew money on "luxury hotels" The court called this "coordinated" smear "outrageous govt conduct" The Trump regime is destructive, but @democracydefendersfund.org & partners fight back -TN 602780853
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 11hWOW. Kristi Noem and Elon Musk, among others, "chose to turn the power of the federal government against a singular employee with an impeccable record of public service. ... The attacks against Ms. Comans were based entirely on false information" and many officials "knew [they] were untrue." 12249862028
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialJosh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 11hJUST IN: Mag. judge in EDVA clears former FEMA CFO Mary Comans of claims she directed tens of millions in payments for housing undocumented immigrants in NYC. Judge: Statements by Musk & others were 'little more than state-sanctioned intimidation.' Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...documentcloud.orgComans101326 391617467
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 11hDespite a court order, Trump kept using your tax dollars to run his propaganda ads. From his gold-plated ballroom, to his new DC golf course, to these illegal ads, Trump will use your tax dollars to do everything but lower your costs. He & his minions must reimburse taxpayers.washingtonpost.comTrump blew past deadline to halt running taxpayer-funded campaign-style adsA coalition of nonprofits had sued, calling the ads “propaganda.” The president has said campaign funds would be used to pay for the commercials going forward. 1731994
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13/10/2026🚨Holy crap! Ken Paxton partied on New Year’s Eve 2024 in Dubai with his girlfriend and two U.S. fugitives (Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail) charged in healthcare fraud/embezzlement schemes. Ahmed, a major donor, gave about $190,000 to Paxton’s campaign — including after his indictment. 24663703015
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialGuardian US @us.theguardian.com · 11hTeam works to restore the sunflower sea star as 95% of these key underwater ecosystems have been decimated along the Pacifictheguardian.comScientists deploy a 24-armed secret weapon to save California’s kelp forests 2226
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 13hNEW: In the Common Cause-led DHS pro-Trump ads case, Judge Rochon orders parties into court at 10a Wednesday. "Defendants shall be prepared to address the information in Plaintiffs' submission." 215943
j-waller55.bsky.social @j-waller55.bsky.social · 12hFriday, November 6th seems like a likely day for her departure 000
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialMediaite @mediaite.com · 13hTrump’s New Press Sec Says She’s a Lawyer, But There’s ‘No Evidence’ She Ever Passed the Bar Exam: Reportdlvr.itTrump’s New Press Sec Says She’s a Lawyer, But There’s ‘No Evidence’ She Ever Passed the Bar Exam: ReportNewly-minted White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has repeatedly identified herself as a "lawyer," but a report by independent journalist Judd Legum says her name does not appear as a member on any state bar association website. The post Trump’s New Press Sec Says She’s a Lawyer, But There’s ‘No Evidence’ She Ever Passed the Bar Exam: Report first appeared on Mediaite. 194
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 13hWhen it comes to allegations that Trump has personally profited from the presidency, roughly a third of Republicans say he has done something unethical and/or illegal. 1214325
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 13hA majority of Republicans say Trump has prioritized his own business interests and those of his friends and family “a lot”/“some" apnorc.org/projects/mor... 1226268
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialJudd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 13hUPDATE: Trump was asked what state Zacharia passed the bar exam. Trump deferred to Zacharia to answer. Zacharia said, "When I moved to China." Which makes absolutely no sense. She appears to waive away follow up questions. bsky.app/profile/atru... 721283343
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 13/10/2026🚨 WOW: WSJ reports Ken Paxton partied in a luxury Dubai high-rise with 2 FUGITIVES, Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail, facing fed charges over an alleged $15 MILLION hospital embezzlement scheme — alongside his gf (not his wife). Ahmed donated $190K to Paxton, including $25K AFTER his indictment. 26466942910
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialJosh Kovensky @joshkovensky.bsky.social · 13hA White House ballroom donor who organized meetings for Don Jr. and 1789 Capital in Europe has had a good year: he's been named as chair of a $201 million government-backed enterprise fund, received a waiver on sanctions, and more. Meet Konstantin Sokolov talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-ballr...talkingpointsmemo.comA Ballroom Donor, a Sanctions Waiver, $201 Million in Public Money: The Mystery of Konstantin SokolovEver since he contributed to the White House ballroom project last year,... 6343181
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialKyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 13hJUST IN: Judge Reyes has barred the Trump administration from cutting down additional trees on the East Potomac golf course through at least Oct. 26. 56940240
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialRoger Sollenberger @sollenbergerrc.bsky.social · 15hTrump has had a bunch of press secretaries who won’t answer questions, but now he’s taken it to the next level with one who can’t answer questions 1226543
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialMediaite @mediaite.com · 14hWH Official Absolutely Trashes Zacharia’s Debut as Press Sec — Warns She Could Be Fired Faster Than Scaramucci: ‘She Needs to Get Much Better. Fast.’dlvr.itWH Official Absolutely Trashes Zacharia’s Debut as Press Sec — Warns She Could Be Fired Faster Than Scaramucci: ‘She Needs to Get Much Better. Fast.’The anonymous official suggested Zacharia's could "break Scaramucci's record" and be fired in less than the 11 days he lasted as Trump's spokesman. The post WH Official Absolutely Trashes Zacharia’s Debut as Press Sec — Warns She Could Be Fired Faster Than Scaramucci: ‘She Needs to Get Much Better. Fast.’ first appeared on Mediaite. 172
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialSlavaUkraini033 @slavaukraini033.bsky.social · 14hGerman Foreign Minister Wadephul: Russia does have the intention to dominate us, but they don't have the economic power to do so, to prevail. They don't have the economic power. This is very parallel to the '80s of the last century. . 1102
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialThe Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 14h⚡️Russian forces use group of civilians as 'human shields' near Kupiansk, fire at them afterwards, Ukraine's military sayskyivindependent.comRussian forces use group of civilians as 'human shields' near Kupiansk, fire at them afterwards, Ukraine's military saysThe group included two women, a child, and several men who were being led toward the Shebelinka–Ostrogozhsk gas pipeline by Russian forces, according to Ukraine's 13th Khartia Corps. 410751
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 14hBreaking News: The Supreme Court announced that it would review a long-running dispute over how much information DOGE, formed by Elon Musk, must disclose in response to public records requests.nyti.msSupreme Court Will Review Dispute Over Records From Elon Musk’s DOGEA nonprofit watchdog group sued the Department of Government Efficiency, asserting that it should be subject to federal Freedom of Information Act discovery requests. 106828
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 15hBREAKING: @democracydefendersfund.org & partners just sued ICE over a nasty catch-22 ICE detains people, takes their IDs & work papers, releases them, keeps the papers. Now they can't work & risk getting picked up again for having no ID We're going to court to get it ALL back -TN 11165512440
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15hVery bizarre first WH press briefing from the new press secretary. She takes questions from 3 reporters and leaves: Breitbart, Fox and Daily Mail. 50868150
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 15hDoocy: "Has the U.S. stopped sharing intel with Ukraine?" Zacharia: "I'll have to get back to you on that." 299026
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialAdam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 17hFormer “free speech” crusaders have ushered in an unprecedented campaign of censorship in Texas universities, resulting in pulitzer winning books being banned, medical and scientific facts being suppressed, and entire fields of study deemed “woke” being eliminated www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1... 331601532
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 15hA huge fire in russian Rostov right now. Reportedly at Aksaykardandetal metal processing plant.🔥👀 I don't see any reports of attacks at least yet. 1039378
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialRick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social · 15h#ELB: “Omar’s home search breaks from DOJ norms, former federal prosecutors say” electionlawblog.org/2026/omars-home… 0155
j-waller55.bsky.social @j-waller55.bsky.social · 15hA measles per capita chart would be so much more informative 100
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15hBreaking news: The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the ambassador to Greece, to resign, after allegations she asked a political donor for $100,000 to pay her personal American Express bill.washingtonpost.comKimberly Guilfoyle is asked to resign by White House, new press secretary saysGuilfoyle, the ambassador to Greece, has faced allegations she asked a political donor for $100,000 to pay her personal American Express bill. 186117
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 15hDoocy: "Is your job just to speak about White House matters or is it to make things less tough for Republicans in the midterms?" Zacharia: "[Trump] is his best spokesperson and will absolutely be leading the way with that." 177122
j-waller55.bsky.social @j-waller55.bsky.social · 15hTrump's new White House Press Secretary is following in the shoes of her predecessors and is spewing propaganda and lies at her 1st press event. Let the fact checking begin! 000
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialKyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 20hBREAKING: Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine received no intelligence warning from its partners ahead of last night’s Russian strike. “Unfortunately, there was no warning from our partners about this strike. Intelligence on the launch of Russian ballistic missiles helps save lives.” 34713
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialChrisO_wiki @chriso-wiki.bsky.social · 21h1/ Restoring Yandex's damaged data centres will take at least six months and cost billions. Disruption is already severe; Russian manufacturers and distributors face imminent disaster due to Ukraine's strikes causing the collapse of the state-operated goods tracking system. ⬇️ 701735467
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 20hNorway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the Warsaw Security Forum: “It doesn't really make sense that people who are not paying much for supporting Ukraine are those who have the key role in negotiations. “We need a strong European voice.” 836095
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 20hNearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the chance of winning is very low. n.pr/4hL9ugUn.prWin or lose, independent candidates want to meet voters in the middleNearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the chance of winning is very low. 229514
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialJorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 20hJust to note: it's unclear what's happening. Ukraine's foreign minister has spoken about a new type of weapon, rather than a suspension of US intelligence. 0283
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialJorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 20hTroubling message from Zelenskyy after a new Russian attack on Kyiv: "Unfortunately, we received no early warning from our partners about this strike. Intelligence on Russian ballistic missile launches helps save lives, and this is one of the most critical issues." 510042
Reposted by @j-waller55.bsky.socialFinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 20hKREMLIN SAYS IT STILL HAS NOTHING TO SAY ABOUT WHAT TRUMP DESCRIBED AS AN ENERGY CEASEFIRE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE. 514439