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Barbara

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🧢 Liberal woman. Dog enthusiast. Experienced enough to know change takes work—and hopeful enough to keep showing up. No crypto. No fundraising DMs. No porn.

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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 13h
The rise in international oil prices is increasing inflationary pressure. If energy prices continue to rise, American consumers may once again feel the increase in gasoline and transportation costs, which could also become an economic issue in the midterm elections.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 13h
High oil prices may once again affect American consumers www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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Fed minutes could detail rate-hike decision, policy path
A readout of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting is ​expected to show a much broader debate than reflected in the unanimous decision to raise interest rates.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Look what I got you Maine.” — “Rock Salt Suzie”
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Rural voters have obvious differences regarding immigration policies apnews.com/article/b03e...
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Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds
An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Recently, issues such as mail ballots, congressional districts, and the federal voter eligibility database have all come within the scope of legal disputes in the Supreme Court or federal courts. Lawsuits related to the 2026 election still deserve attention.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The election rules in the United States may still face legal challenges www.cfr.org/articles/the...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Mail Ballots, Congressional Maps, and the SAVE Database | Council on Foreign Relations
Two U.S. Supreme Court decisions handed down last month provided some much-needed clarity on 2026 election rules while a third opened the door to some uncertainty.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Employment and Economy apnews.com/article/44b9...
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Confidence about the economy is in short supply despite a relatively solid job market
The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proven sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, a conflict...
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Democratic lawmakers raise concerns about auto industry policy www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Internal debates continue within the Democratic Party www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress
Bad blood from the primaries persists in several competitive states.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 16/09/2026
Our hearts are with the victims and families of tonight’s devastating Metro bus and helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, and with the entire NBC4 family. Thank you to the first responders working tirelessly tonight.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Progress of the Digital Asset Act www.google.com/goto?url=CAE...
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NDP Press Release - NDP Statement on Nebraska Supreme Court Ruling Siding with the NDP on the US Senate Nomination – Nebraska Democratic Party
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2026 Contact: José Flores, Jr., Communications Director 402-215-1052, jose@nebraskademocrats.org ***Nebraska Democratic Party News Press Release for 9-10-2026*** Ne...
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Write it down
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
As the 2026 election approaches, redistricting remains the focus of competition between the two parties. The rulings of state courts may also change the competitive landscape in some House of Representatives constituencies.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The redistricting continues to affect the midterm elections www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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A state-by-state guide to the redistricting fight
Republicans have opened up an advantage in a national redistricting battle among states after a pair of court rulings that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities and invalidated...
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The right wing is despicable.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Hopefully, this kind of thing will happen more often throughout the United States!
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The credibility of news from mainstream media is too low; it's basically all about going along with the government
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In the face of a once-in-a-century period of political volatility, returning to the core issues in the middle such as economic and people's livelihood, curbing inflation and strengthening border security is the cornerstone for political parties to unite the trust of the moderate majority of voters.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The battle for control between the two parties has entered its final 60 days, and the election situation has become fiercely contested abcnews.com
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The Democratic Party continues to discuss its future path within the organization apnews.com/article/hous...
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Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
Beginning on Day One, Democrats say they plan to “hold the crooks accountable” and work on legislation to lower the high costs of living That’s the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has ...
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Democratic Party blocked the Supreme Court's constitutional amendment proposal with a "nine-person cap" www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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Democrats sink Republican bid to cap Supreme Court at nine justices
The measure failed 212-206, far short of the necessary two-thirds majority to pass in the House.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Humor😂
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The enthusiasm of Democratic voters has risen www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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Trump's approval stuck at 33%; Democrats appear more fired up for midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Trump's political brand looks increasingly like a potential ⁠weight on his Republican Party, which will be defending slim congressional majorities in the November 3 midterm ​elections.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The midterm elections in 2026 www.newsfromthestates.com/article/gop-...
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GOP path to retaining US House majority narrowing as midterms near
WASHINGTON — With less than 70 days until midterm elections, Democrats remain favored to regain the majority in the U.S. House. President Donald Trump’s anemic approval ratings amid the war in Iran, c...
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Republican candidates are beginning to reconsider their distance from Trump. apnews.com/article/95f5...
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As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
Some Republican candidates are quietly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
With the midterm elections approaching, the economy has become the biggest political battleground. www.reuters.com/world/us/ele...
reuters.com
2026 Midterm Elections News | Top Headlines, Latest Polls & Analysis | Reuters
Follow stories, results, data and implications of U.S. elections here.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Gasoline prices have become an important political variable in the midterm elections www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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US voters favor Democratic Party on cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Several Democratic candidates are making affordability a central issue on the campaign trail.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The conflict between election rules and state power is heating up www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...
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US Supreme Court hands a win to Trump over mail-in ballot restrictions
Republicans are locked in a tight battle to retain control of Congress in the midterms. Restricting mail-in ballots would stand to disproportionately benefit Republicans.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Democratic states are ready to continue challenging the new voting rules www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Gavin Newsom says California will sue Trump administration again to block ‘Orwellian rules’ meant to curb mail-in voting – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thank you, South Carolina, for such a warm welcome! It was inspiring to spend time with leaders and voters across the state who believe in building a better future.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The core of the 2026 election remains the cost of living www.reuters.com/world/us/ele...
reuters.com
2026 Midterm Elections News | Top Headlines, Latest Polls & Analysis | Reuters
Follow stories, results, data and implications of U.S. elections here.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The political shifts expected in 2026 indicate that a growing number of Democratic voters want policies that prioritize healthcare, economic equity, and the interests of ordinary families. A healthy political party must continuously listen to the people, rather than dwelling on the past.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The Democratic Party is listening to the voices of grassroots voters. www.reuters.com/world/us/pro...
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NEWSLETTER: A progressive wave is testing the Democratic Party
Hi all, the Politics U.S. Newsletter comes to you this week from the skies above Texas, as I return from a reporting trip in Las Vegas. President Donald Trump was in town, too, and had a pointed react...
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Timnit Gebru @timnitgebru.blacksky.app · 19/08/2026
I don't think people understand the extent to which this has been a decade plus long billionaire funded campaign (obviously Thiel is involved). We've tried to ring the alarm about these eugenicists but it is too easy for them to get parroted by the mainstream media. bylinetimes.com/2026/08/18/t...
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The Peter Thiel-Linked Race Science Network that Penetrated Cambridge University and Targeted Jason Arday
The media's coverage of the academic's life was fuelled by the campaign of an established far-right network
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"Candidates should be talking much more about not just the rule of law on principle, but the prosecution of people in practice."
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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Congrats to Darline Graham who was asked about Taiwan tonight and gave one of the worst debate responses I've ever heard. Full video here: www.instagram.com/reel/DcNPaZ6...
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I believe that regardless of party affiliation, the safety and welfare of military personnel should be prioritized over political debates. Patriotism not only demands military service but also means that the government must take them seriously.
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The government should first serve the people www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Democrats demand answers from Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions
Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mount
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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Fango is devastated to report the passing of Hayden Panettiere at age 36. She is beloved by horror fans for her contributions to the SCREAM franchise, as well as her work on HEROES and UNTIL DAWN. We send our sincerest condolences to her loved ones and fans.
Fango is devastated to report the passing of Hayden Panettiere at age 36. She is beloved by horror fans for her contributions to the SCREAM franchise, as well as her work on HEROES and UNTIL DAWN. We send our sincerest condolences to her loved ones and fans.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
(🚨) BREAKING NEWS: Wannabe Dictator Trump Switches American Allyship From South Korea to North Korea Via Tweet; America's New Bestie Kills Dissidents with Wild Dogs and Anti-Aircraft Guns While Starving Its Entire Population Daily, America's Former Ally Gave Us K-Pop
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Kim Jong Un's executed uncle was eaten alive by 120 hungry dogs: report
BEIJING -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful uncle was stripped naked, thrown into a cage, and eaten alive by a pack of ravenous dogs, according to a newspaper with close ties to China's ruli...
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
“In his post Mr. Trump did not mention a rift in relations in 2017, when the North Korean leader called him a ‘mentally deranged dotard.’”
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Barbara @llenn.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
"I will never apologize for military action," the president said. What is the price? The high fuel prices we pay, and the tears of military families stranded in the Middle East. This is not national defense; this is endless arrogance. edition.cnn.com/2026/08/14/w...
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August 14, 2026 — Carrier group headed to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln, US official says | CNN
Trump also argued that higher gas prices have been worth it in the pursuit of preventing Iran from having a nuclear weapon.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Judge Sullivan keeps finding ways to tell Todd Blanche that he doesn’t trust him.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 13/08/2026
BREAKING: Judge Sullivan says he needs PROOF the handwritten FBI notes in the Epstein files are actually duplicative of the typed reports and can be withheld. The court is asking for the handwritten notes.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
WATCH — @krystalball.bsky.social: “There are few pundits on the right I’d work with, because there’s so much lies & propaganda… For example, I don’t think I could work with John Fetterman every day.” JON STEWART: “I don’t think John Fetterman is working with John Fetterman every day.”😬
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🙄🙄
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Pete Hegseth rejected reports of worsening conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, including a sailor going overboard and declining crew mental health, calling the reports “completely misrepresented.”
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Paid for with their own tax dollars.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 13/08/2026
It’s amazing how many political argument still used today originated with The West Wing.
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