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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 10h
Dems now leading GOP on every issue Quinnipiac polled, including the economy, national security, and immigration:
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OPB @opb.org · 10h
Oregonians ranked maintaining and preserving highways and bridges and improving safety as the top priorities they think the Oregon Department of Transportation should focus on as it looks to resolve a $200 million budget gap in the 2027-29 budget cycle.
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Here’s how Oregonians want the state to address its transportation budget crisis
Governor workgroup gave Oregonians one month to respond to transportation survey.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10h
“.. My take .. is not that we are on the eve of disaster but that important countries are losing room for manoeuvre .. As the late economist Herbert Stein famously said, ‘If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.’” @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/a120...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 10h
Tennessee’s highest-security youth prisons are operated by a single private company. Former staff say they felt pressure to hide abuse and other serious incidents from the state and to handle medical emergencies without calling 911. with @wpln.bsky.social
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He Suffered Abuse in a Private Youth Jail. The Company Never Reported It.
Tennessee’s highest-security youth prisons are operated by a single private company. Former staff say they felt pressure to hide abuse and other serious incidents from the state and to handle medical ...
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 10h
Chuck Grassley also did not share the texts with Democratic senators before the hearing, breaking protocol.
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NPR @npr.org · 10h
Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe. n.pr/4z7IApd
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Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss
Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 12h
Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia criticizes immigration crackdown as ranchers’ associations condemn ICE activity
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Republican urges Trump administration to ‘step back’ and rethink immigration agenda
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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 14h
NEW: The U.S. Postal Service inspector general's office finds that five years into USPS' 10-year reorganization plan, the path ahead for the self-funded mailing agency is "unclear given the Postal Service's dire financial condition" www.uspsoig.gov/reports/audi...
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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 13h
Under President Trump, the wealth of the top 1% has grown more than twice as fast as the bottom half of Americans.
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 13h
WATCHDOG REPORT: The Defense Department wasted millions of dollars on food never eaten and tents never lived in while assisting the Department of Homeland Security’s rush last year to build migrant detention facilities in Texas and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Military wasted millions on efforts to help with ICE detention facilities, GAO says
Billions were spent purchasing warehouses, rushing contracts and trying to establish detention operations in locations that didn’t meet regulations.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 13h
A policy expert described Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s push in favor of private schools as a “great American heist,” funneling money from public schools: “It’s a strategic theft of the future of our country, our kids and our democracy.” (Published Oct. 2025)
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These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.
Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 13h
Way to go, California! Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill yesterday banning law enforcement (ICE) from using electric shock gloves.
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Courthouse News @courthousenews.bsky.social · 12h
A Ninth Circuit panel on Wednesday determined that a 74-year-old amendment stripped the federal government of its sovereign immunity in a northern Nevada ranch’s dispute over water rights for creeks that flow through a national park. www.courthousenews.com/ninth-circui...
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Ninth Circuit sides with Nevada ranch over national park water rights
The Nevada ranch cited a 1952 federal law that waives the federal government's sovereign immunity over water rights cases.
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OPB @opb.org · 12h
The Oregon Health Authority anticipates a potentially severe season for illnesses, including influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
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Oregon health officials urge vaccinations ahead of respiratory virus season
The Oregon Health Authority anticipates a potentially severe season for illnesses, including influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 12h
Remember when Trump insisted that the Fed renovations were illegal? And sicced the DOJ on Jerome Powell? First, a federal judge said this was nonsense — and then an inspector general investigation came to the same conclusion. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Inspector general investigation discredits Trump’s claims about Federal Reserve renovations
The findings concluded that investigators “did not identify administrative misconduct” or any “reasonable grounds” to think a crime had occurred.
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Liveuamap @liveuamap.com · 20h
Three vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz in recent hours, according to Saudi Al-Arabiya and UKMTO iran.liveuamap.com/en/2026/30-s...
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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 17h
My latest @npr.org story: Overseas voting advocates are raising concerns about the Trump administration's last-minute changes to forms many U.S. citizens living abroad use for absentee voting, including the removal of a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting
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Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 15h
BREAKING: The Federal Reserve's independent watchdog said it found no reasonable grounds to believe there was a violation of federal law — despite Trump's claims — in that multibillion-dollar renovation project Jerome Powell led that drew short-lived scrutiny from prosecutors.
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NPR @npr.org · 14h
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting. n.pr/4iT13Ru
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Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 14h
Russian drones have filled the skies over Kyiv, striking at the city around the clock, making it feel increasingly like there is nowhere safe to hide. Using newer jet-powered versions of Shahed-type drones, Russian forces have launched strikes almost nonstop.
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In pictures: A week of Russian jet drone terror in Kyiv
Editor's note: The Kyiv residents quoted in the story asked to be identified only by their first names. Russian drones have filled the skies over Kyiv, striking at the city around the clock, making i...
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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Russian soldiers are forcing their way into homes in occupied Oleshky and threatening residents for food and alcohol, according to the head of the local military administration. Around 1,500 civilians remain trapped amid severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. buff.ly/AizyGuq
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Ann Telnaes @anntelnaes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Mussolini and his regime went about not only controlling the government but every aspect of Italian society. He also plastered his image on everything and cultivated a macho, aggressive strongman image. anntelnaes.substack.com/p/me-me-me
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
NEW: Today, Florida Governor DeSantis and other state officials voted to designate two leading Muslim civil rights nonprofits as “domestic terrorist organizations.” The state's actions are baseless and unconstitutional.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
WSJ Exclusive: The Trump admin used federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security to finance those controversial pro-Trump ads that started airing on TV. The taxpayer money used to fund the ads came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Exclusive | Homeland Security Money Financed Pro-Trump Television Ads
White House calls the spots public-service ads, but critics argue using taxpayer money for campaign-like messaging may violate federal law.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 30/09/2026
The VA lost about 700 social workers and 500 psychologists and psychiatrists over the course of 2025 — a significant change for an agency that was adding mental health staffers nearly every month leading up to Trump’s return to office. (Published March)
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Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump
Hundreds of mental health professionals have left the Department of Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump took office, leaving staff “at a breaking point” and some veterans waiting as long as ...
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
White House will tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to attempt to blunt rising gas prices ahead of the midterms. www.semafor.com/article/09/29...
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White House taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The US will offer to loan energy producers up to 40 million barrels of oil.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our response to the State Department using Smokey last night.
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The State Department's watchdog finds laws were broken when Kari Lake and Elon Musk silenced the Voice of America, ignoring reliable data and that their mistakes "severely diminished the nation’s ability" to counter disinformation and support democracy abroad. www.stateoig.gov/report/aud-a...
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 29/09/2026
Trump asserts he has solved the potential threat from AI: Renames AI "superintelligence" Said the accord on superintelligence is “morally binding” “There’s going to be a tremendous self-policing aspect.” Mission accomplished?
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The world might look very different right now if Judge Boasberg had been able to hold contempt proceedings in 2025 & the administration had been held accountable. Instead, emboldened by his success, Trump continues to treat the courts like a game to be played. joycevance.substack.com/p/consequenc...
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Consequences
Last Thursday, the White House, almost as soon as Judge Kelly entered his order forcing the administration to restore access to CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, began searching for play in the joints.
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Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on
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US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on
It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026
It has become routine for Trump to spend the weekend posting wildly on social media, and this weekend was no exception.
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OPB @opb.org · 29/09/2026
Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated when the garden was started. OPB regrets the error. Growing kalo in the Pacific Northwest began as an experiment five years ago. Those efforts produced 300 pounds of the Hawaiian staple this year, helping feed families far from their homeland.
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Hawaiians nurture community by harvesting kalo in the Pacific Northwest
Growing kalo feeds families while helping them learn Hawaiian words and cultural practices around the native plant.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A federal judge just blocked FEMA from withholding anti-terrorism funds from local governments that don't change how they run elections. It's the latest blow to Trump's attempts to rewrite election rules.
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Courthouse News @courthousenews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Newsom signs legislation aimed at making Californians healthier www.courthousenews.com/newsom-signs...
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Newsom signs legislation aimed at making Californians healthier
California legislators take particular interest in consumer awareness of ultraprocessed foods and advertising tobacco products to minors.
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Ann Telnaes @anntelnaes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When I read about the White House airing campaign ads with taxpayer money, I immediately thought about an exhibition I saw last year in NYC about how Mussolini and his regime went about not only controlling the government but every aspect of Italian society. anntelnaes.substack.com/p/me-me-me
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The White House airs Trump campaign ads paid by you
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Matthew VanDyke, an American held in India for more than six months and accused of supporting ethnic separatist groups, has been temporarily released on bail and returned to the US. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...
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American and six Ukrainians released by India after six months in jail
Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians were accused of smuggling weapons and drones to armed ethnic groups fighting India.
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Na Mee @yourfriendnamee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#fatbearweek In a world of fighters, 89 Backpack is a lover.
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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
UPDATE: Chief Justice Roberts puts administration's trans prison policies emergency appeal on a fairly slow burn. Gives trans advocates until a week from Thursday, 4 P.M., to respond.
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What is being touted as America's largest-ever steel plant will be built in Iowa and owned by Essar Group, an India conglomerate. www.kcrg.com/2026/09/28/l...
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White House shares details of largest US steel plant coming to Iowa
The $15 billion mega steel plant will produce an estimated 10 million tons of steel each year once it’s fully online by 2030.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Measles: What is likely going to happen in Florida (and much of the US) as MMR vaccination has dropped below the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks? Hundreds of deaths in the next 5 years projected throughout the US. www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
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SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 28/09/2026
The Supreme Court on Monday announced that Justice Samuel Alito will not continue to participate in Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, a significant dispute that will be argued in just one week.
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Justice Alito will no longer participate in climate change dispute
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 28/09/2026
Breaking: A federal court blocked DHS from conditioning antiterrorism funding on states and localities adopting the Trump administration’s burdensome election policies. Read: bit.ly/4ADjQ9U
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 28/09/2026
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC - 28 Sep: On 27 Sep, DRC reported a total of 8 067 cases and 3 901 deaths (78 new cases & 49 deaths since the last update). 773 patients remain in isolation. EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW. More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Education Department today removed the Biden-era Title IX rule that addressed discrimination against students based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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U.S. Department of Education Formally Rescinds the Biden Administration’s Illegal Title IX Rewrite, Reinstating the 2020 Regulation
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) formally rescinded the Biden Administration’s illegal regulation implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX).
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 28/09/2026
Fascinating new paper by research directors at major AI companies bluntly warning world policy makers to act now to prevent AI from getting out of control and potentially threatening society/humans. casp.ac/reports/inte...
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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 28/09/2026
George W. Bush’s former ethics lawyer said the Trump White House’s taxpayer-financed election propaganda ads could “an impeachable offense.” Given the circumstances, that’s hardly unreasonable. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Trump’s new taxpayer-funded propaganda recycles 2024 campaign ad, despite legal limits
A former White House ethics lawyer under George W. Bush said the use of public money for the campaign ads could “an impeachable offense.”
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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Inflation from the Iran War is significantly higher for working and middle class Americans than for top earners.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump officially rolled back fuel efficiency standards today. The new target for 2031 is about 34.5 miles per gallon, down from 50.4. That means more gas burned, more pollution, and more money out of drivers’ pockets. So much for making things affordable.
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
U.S. manufacturing jobs are down under Trump, including in the auto industry. His strategy failed, and so will this. Lowering standards will accelerate what he has already been doing: handing the clean tech future to China and forcing Americans to pay more at the pump.
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