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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Levin: People then said, “Do you think you can take out a fascist just by voting, just by organizing? You think that’s how this works?” Yes, that’s how this works. If they can do it in Hungary, we can do it here.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Guess which other narcissistic, mentally unstable authoritarian leader called for an arch and a ballroom to be built as grand monuments to his glory. I'm sure it's just a coincidence . . .
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Trump suggested tonight that Iran could "take out" American cities: "It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe. They can take out a city. Let them take— let it, let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay."
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Blumenthal: Tether is a crypto company that has a stablecoin known as USDT, and it is the major means of Iran avoiding and evading sanctions. What we’ve also exposed is that Cantor Fitzgerald has a major financial tie. Cantor Fitzgerald was owned by Howard Lutnick. It’s still run by his family.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Community Notes for the win here, Megyn Kelly. 👌
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Democratic Senate nominees are now leading or tied in five reliably Republican states, according to a new NYT/Siena poll. Kansas 45% Adam Hamilton (D) 45% Roger Marshall (R) Texas 51% James Talarico (D) 45% Ken Paxton (R) Alaska 50% Mary Peltola (D) 43% Dan Sullivan (R)
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A judge dismissed ​a federal case that accused a Jamaican national of illegally voting — finding the law criminalizing noncitizen voting was unconstitutional and delivering a blow to ‌the Trump admin.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 02/10/2026
CNBC on the September jobs report: "A bit of a disappointment. Expecting 90,000, comes in at 29,000. And we see two month revisions down 60,000 ... average hourly earnings -- this is a big miss. Big, big miss. We were expecting up three tenth. This comes in at one tenth."
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Trump's economy in two headlines.
CNN Business: The US economy added just 29,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. 

ABC News: Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
MAGA’s favorite Democrat has reportedly been secretly fundraising with Republicans.
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Fetterman’s Secret MAGA Cash Grab Exposed in Leaked Message
MAGA’s favorite Democrat, John Fetterman, has been secretly fundraising with Republicans.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Trump White House official app is fraught with trackers. The White House app covertly collects excessive user data and shares it with third-party trackers while sidestepping federal security rules. For example, the app includes scripts to monitor a user's location several times per minute.
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White House Drove Users to Official App Fraught With Trackers
The White House app became the App Store’s most downloaded news app after the president barred three news outlets.
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Headquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ken Paxton: The criticism has been that I let a child predator out after one day. Well guess what? They served 60 days.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Cornell University takes rape so seriously that seven #ChiPhi fraternity rapists (Matthew Ingalls, Jonathan Newell, Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris and Scott Kretzschmar) were punished by having to write an essay. And you wonder why women don't feel safe . . .
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is like accusing someone of robbing a bank because they deposited money and never withdrew it
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Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 26/09/2026
I saw that clip circulating yesterday and thought there could be a completely normal, non-sexist, explanation other than the rage bait one. Grateful for this (really well-written!) peek into a loving family, sad she felt she had to write it. themomoftheyear.substack.com/p/im-the-mom...
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I’m the Mom in That Viral Giants Clip. Let Me Tell You About My Husband.
You saw me carrying our baby and food. There was more happening in our family that night.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024. In 2025, he made 1,794x more. And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers? I will continue my boycott of Starbucks.
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migas7.bsky.social @migas7.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Real Stories - not the GOP’s.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BREAKING on MS NOW: MS NOW and CNN journalists have just been denied access to covering Xi Jinping's arrival back at the White House for tonight's state dinner.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NO FLUID was found in Nolan Wells' lungs or airways, per the autopsy report by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner. How do you die by "accidental drowning" if there is no water in your lungs?
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I was told by a guy on Truth Social who wears orange makeup that leaking to the press was treason and people should be prosecuted for it.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations: Alphabet: 8.01% AT&T: 4.6% Meta: 3.57% General Motors: 3.09% Amazon: 1.37% Exxon Mobil: 1.31% Disney: -1.57% CVS Health: -3.88% Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/09/2026
notable -- even Fox News isn't covering the Trump/Xi speeches, presumably because they are part of the press boycott
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
One of the “sensitive” stories the White House accused Politico of publishing was based on quotes from a background briefing on Iran … arranged by the White House and provided to multiple news outlets. t.co/lUZRJiNcje
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Mike Rogers' estimated net worth in 2013: $380,000 Mike Rogers' estimated net worth in 2026: $14,600,000 He cashed in and sold out Michiganders.
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
First Lady Melania Trump has undercut her husband's controversial ban against CNN.
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Melania Backs CNN Coverage in New Blow to Bonkers Trump Ban
Trump described them as fake news and issued a ban. The first lady took a different approach.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When Elon Musk's groups spent $20M+ on Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court race, his involvement backfired and his candidate lost by 10 points. Now his super PAC has quietly spent $14M+ on key midterm races, including the Texas Senate race. Would be a shame if people found out.
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Elon Musk is flying under the radar in the Texas Senate race. Republicans want to keep it that way.
One Republican involved in the Texas Senate contest called Musk’s in-your-face campaigning in Wisconsin last year “a mis
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Heads up: The Russian government has been targeting Americans with covert online disinformation operations seeking to undermine public confidence the midterms — using a familiar playbook in an attempt to inject chaos into the voting season, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
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Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Allegations against Lauren Boebert include sexual relations with Congressional employees, hush money payments, and thousands of dollars in misused official and campaign funds. Here's the redacted complaint: media.coloradotimesrecorder.com/wp-content/u...
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The judge asked the govt if the Kennedy Center is going bankrupt. You should've seen them backpedal Why so fast? If it's broke, a court puts someone else in charge & they lose control of it @cnn.com👇 -TN
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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 17/09/2026
BREAKING Judge Cooper ORDERS the Trump-installed Kennedy Center Board to provide 30 days notice before "any changes," including the main building's "demolition." He declines to call an emergency hearing, but demands a sworn declaration from a Board rep.. Full order embedded here.
 MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiff's 84 Motion for an Emergency Hearing is hereby DENIED. By September 23, 2026, Defendants shall a file a detailed status report, supported by a sworn declaration from a knowledgeable representative of the Kennedy Center, on the "temporary closure" and emergency repairs described in Defendants' 86 Response and Mr. Floca's [86-1] supporting declaration. Further, the parties are reminded of Defendants' representation to the Court in the companion case D.C. Preservation League that they will "inform Plaintiffs and the Court if there is any change in the Board's plans that would constitute a reversal of the Center's position that the building will not be demolished and that no new structure will be constructed." Joint Meet & Confer Report (Aug. 28, 2026), Case No. 26-cv-981 (CRC), ECF No. 62 at 2. To avoid any confusion on that score given more recent events, the Court hereby ORDERS Defendants to provide such notice in writing to Plaintiffs in both cases more than 30 days before the implementation of any changes to the scope of the project plans presented to the Court in D.C. Preservation League, including but not limited to any "demolition" of the Center's main building. Finally, Plaintiff may seek discovery regarding the subject of their 85 Notice of Supplemental Authority to the extent permitted by the Federal Rules and the Court's scheduling order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 09/17/2026. (lccrc3)
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A federal judge says Todd Blanche isn't sufficiently following the court's orders in a case concerning the Epstein files and gave Blanche a deadline to comply or face the possibility of contempt charges. The order stems from the lawsuit brought by Katie Phang.
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Judge Warns Blanche of Possible Contempt Charges Over Epstein Files
The Justice Department hasn’t sufficiently followed a court order to produce documents, the federal judge said.
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The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
President Donald Trump’s personal travel routine has generated an estimated $70.8M in taxpayer costs this year, and projections based on federal audit data show the total could exceed $300M if the pattern continues. theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
September 11 Update
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Agents of the Department of Homeland Security have been ordered to unlawfully access state voting records to carry out the department’s escalating elections-related probes, an anonymous federal whistleblower recently disclosed to Sen. Alex Padilla. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Homeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower alleges
The searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said.
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Diedrich Bader @diedrichbader.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
When my son was 5 he had a sartorial flair To go to arts delicatessen he wore a midnight blue cape, top hat &monocle As we were leaving an older gent stopped him saying “young man, i like your style” Meant the world to our son that man was Bob Mackie RIP
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
2,977 illuminated drones formed a full-scale outline of the Twin Towers. A temporary public art installation created with 9/11 families, survivors, and first responders, produced with Sky Elements Drone Shows and the New York Foundation for the Arts. gulfnews.com/world/americ...
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Spectrum News NY1 @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The last speaker at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony lost his father to the attacks.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What kind of person tries to make one of our Nation's greatest tragedies all about themself? #Pathetic
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
9/11 victim Michael Massaroli’s son: "You do my dad's legacy & the legacy of all victims no honor using this tragedy to spread hate. I've had to spend 25 years seeing people use it to hate on our Muslim brothers & sisters, people who don't look like them."
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Stop stop stop treating this $5k check thing like it’s real. It’s just…not.
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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The crowd to open the GOP midterm convention … 📸 Liz Landers
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
NEW: Trump officials are drafting a plan to pay parents who stay home to care for their children, using federal funds meant to subsidize child care for working parents. The benefit would be limited to married couples—NYT
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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Behind some sophisticated romance and investment scams targeting Americans are sprawling criminal compounds where another set of victims may be working under coercion—people recruited with legitimate-looking job offers, transported across borders then stripped of their passports. #TheCityBrief
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Dylan Byers: NEW: The Maria Bartiromo backstory, per multiple sources familiar....

Maria Bartiromo wanted to pursue a story related to China and 2020 election voting conspiracies... a major sensitivity for the network given its Dominion and Smartmatic lawsuits.

A Fox Business executive sent a text to Fox Business producers informing them that that story could not go to air.

Bartiromo took a screen shot of the guidance and sent it to senior White House officials.

Fox News leadership learned about that after receiving a call from the White House, which they viewed as a fireable offense.

Fox pulled Bartiromo from air after Aug. 9. She was fired today. I have also learned that her executive producer Patrick Ignozzi was also  fired after the annoucnement.

Maria had resigned her contract with Fox last February.

More in tomorrow's edition of IN THE ROOM @PuckNews
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Feds say GOP candidate Thomas Ross schemed for weeks to plant cocaine and Adderall on primary rival Louise Secker to sink her campaign. Ross, won the nomination by 32 votes last month, was charged Wednesday with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. missouriindependent.com/2026/09/03/m...
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
He continues to avoid DUI convictions even though he has driven DUI many times with multiple serious crashes. Must be nice to be able to avoid accountability, which enables you to continue doing it over and over again. Hopefully he won’t hurt someone else at some point.
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Republicans promised to "drain the swamp." Then they gave us an all-time high tide of Washington corruption, while the only thing they've drained is the Reflecting Pool.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 28/08/2026
I never thought the leopards would eat MY face
If ICE has 90,000 employees, and all we are asking for is 10,000 deportations a day, that’s 9 agents per illegal. More than enough to cover investigation, apprehension and removal. What are they all waiting for?
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 28/08/2026
NEW: We obtained recordings of 160+ emergency calls made from or about an immigration detention center where three people died within six weeks. “They will not give them medical treatment,” one caller said, seeking help for a detainee with kidney stones.
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Listen to 911 Calls From Inside an Immigration Detention Center: “We Just Need to Take Him to the Hospital”
Reporters don’t have access to Camp East Montana, one of the largest immigration detention centers in the country. Emergency calls from the Texas facility offer a glimpse of unfolding crises faced by ...
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