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Mike Benson

@mbensonster.eurosky.social
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Retired rancher, psychologist, happy to be living in Catalonia and making pipes.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 3h
BREAKING: Judge Kelly grants CNN, MS NOW, and Politico’s request for a preliminary injunction in the hard pass case, “maintaining the status quo” — protecting their White House hard pass access — since Kelly issued a TRO back in September. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Case 1:26-cV-03287-TJK
Document 49
Filed 10/13/26 Page 1 of 1
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
DONALD J. TRUMP et al.,
Defendants.
Civil Action No. 26-3287 (TJK)
ORDER
For the reasons set forth in the Court's accompanying Memorandum Opinion, it is hereby
ORDERED that:
1. Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, ECF No. 32, is GRANTED.
2. Defendants (except for President Trump) and their agents, representatives, and all per-
sons or entities acting in concert with them, shall not execute, implement, or enforce
the September 18, 2026, decision to revoke the White House "hard pass" press creden-
tials held by employees of CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO, thereby maintaining the status quo since the Court's entry of a temporary restraining order on September 24,
2026. ECF No. 24.
3. Plaintiffs shall post a $1.00 bond in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure
65(c) by October 19, 2026.
SO ORDERED.
Is/ Timothy J. Kelly
TIMOTHY J. KELLY
United States District Judge
Date: October 13, 2026
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Mike Benson @mbensonster.eurosky.social · 2h
Not every society has elites, only vertical societies.
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NOT Iran-backed
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 3h
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In Puerto Rico, the People Demand “ICE, Go Home!”
An intensifying ICE presence and local government complicity have prompted a defiant politics of sanctuary that is both pro-immigrant and anticolonial.
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Mike Benson @mbensonster.eurosky.social · 2h
"Abans de decidir com ha de ser, dintre d'un pensar comú, una Catalunya independent, cal haver conquerit aquesta independència." Manuel de Pedrolo
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Mike Benson @mbensonster.eurosky.social · 2h
"Abans de decidir com ha de ser, dintre d'un pensar comú, una Catalunya independent, cal haver conquerit aquesta independència." Manuel de Pedrolo
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Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof @evanbernick.bsky.social · 6h
I am entirely serious when I say that this should be seen as a moderate position. It specifically and surgically dismantles institutions that did not exist pre-9/11 and assigns their functions much as they were assigned pre-9/11.
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Paul Muad'Dib @paulmuaddib.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
I hear many saying how America will never be respected again because of Trump. My reaction... Trump is a byproduct of our own collective greed. Trump is the pinnacle of what happens when you deem money and profit more important than human life. This is not a "He" issue, it is a "We" issue.
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WomenRiseUp2026 @womenriseup2026.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 7h
California! We have the chance to pass the FIRST BILLIONAIRE TAX IN THE WORLD! Don’t blow it! Vote yes on Prop 40 and NO on 41 and 42!!
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Anthony Klan @anthonyklan.bsky.social · 5h
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is attempting to change the law to censor publicly available ASIC data. With his proposed secrecy changes, this expose into the anti-Voice bankrollers (and many, many more) would not be possible. (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/white-mans-d...
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WHITE MAN'S DARK MONEY: MEET THE BANKROLLERS - The Klaxon
The entire premise of the “No” campaign against the Voice was a sham – the "grassroots" movement was bankrolled by the super-rich.
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Middle East Eye (Unofficial) @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social · 3h
Israeli strike kills Palestinian woman near Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza - www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/liv…
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Israeli strike kills Palestinian woman near Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza
<article data-history-node-id="449311" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strike-kills-palestinian-woman-near-al-shifa-medical-complex" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strike-kills-palestinian-woman-near-al-shifa-medical-complex" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli strike kills Palestinian woman near Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>A Palestinian woman has been killed in an Israeli strike targeting an apartment near the al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera's reporters on the ground.</p> </div> </div> </article>
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I Should’ve Been a Cowgirl @seizeday.bsky.social · 3h
@bab102.bsky.social 💥 @meidasnemo.bsky.social @wordworkin.bsky.social @soldiergirl.bsky.social @flamekurve.bsky.social @jandee924.bsky.social @mzmiamaria.bsky.social @seizeday.bsky.social
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AW Sylwester @aw-sylwester.bsky.social · 4h
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Impeach the pedophile rapist Now! Defend Democracy!! @daangrypacifist.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
'They’re all gone!' White House 'bot' supporters AWOL after Russian data center hit www.rawstory.com/white-house-...
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'They’re all gone!' White House 'bot' supporters AWOL after Russian data center hit
Supporters of the White House barely showed up in replies to its latest post about election fraud, as critics claimed its “bots” vanished after drones hit a Russian data center.“Under President Trump,...
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Ted McCormick @tedmccormick.bsky.social · 2h
we're putting the instructions back in instruction
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404 Media @404media.co · 15h
A federal warrant application detailed how Tesla’s security protocols stopped agents from tracking a suspected drug trafficker’s car.
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Tesla's 'Security Protocols' Stopped DHS From Installing a Tracking Device
A federal warrant application detailed how Tesla’s security protocols stopped agents from tracking a suspected drug trafficker’s car.
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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 15h
With two other lawsuits against the Trump administration's use of taxpayer dollars for partisan political ads, why did the @wisdems.org sue as well? @normeisen.bsky.social of @democracydefendersfund.org explains. buff.ly/HhVCq2Y
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Wisconsin Democrats’ lawsuit joins broader attack on taxpayer-funded Trump ads • Wisconsin Examiner
A Wisconsin Democratic Party lawsuit is part of a broader response to the Trump administration’s use of taxpayer funds to pay for partisan ads, a lawyer whose organization is handling the case told…
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Caitlin Johnstone @caitoz.bsky.social · 4h
Using AI Instead Of Writing Turns Your Brain Into Cheez Whiz Writing is thinking. Writing is the practice of sorting through the flotsam and jetsam of your own consciousness and transforming your thoughts and feelings into coherent, logical expression. www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/using-ai-i...
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Using AI Instead Of Writing Turns Your Brain Into Cheez Whiz
Video reading by Tim Foley:
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Michael @therightarticle.bsky.social · 15h
‘Part of the fascist playbook’: Ilhan Omar condemns Trump DHS raid on her home therealnews.com/fascist-playbook-il…
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‘Part of the fascist playbook’: Ilhan Omar condemns Trump DHS raid on her home
“For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.”
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 15h
Thank you to the MPs who recently joined the call for Gov to hold a live emergency briefing on the climate & nature crisis. Sir @eddavey.libdems.org.uk becomes the first Westminster party leader to call for trusting the public with the facts. www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar... It's #TimeToStepUp
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Peter du Toit @peterdutoit.com · 15h
As we cross 1.5°C the impacts of extreme heat both direct and indirect can no longer be ignored. There are many places now that must face the reality of waves of extreme heat events. We better get ready really fast. Graphic source: heathealth.info/wp-c...
Summary of the health, productivity and socioeconomic impacts of heat, as well as the factors that can affect susceptibility to heat
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Glitter Jedi Fellina @glitterjedi.bsky.social · 15h
An absolute must read. As I’ve said, this regime is committing treason every single day sethabramson.substack.com/p/2026s-octo...
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2026’s October Surprise Has Arrived—and It’s a Treason Conspiracy Involving Trump and Israel
On both sides of the partisan divide, voters are angrier about the Iran War than anything—as reporting suggests Israel forced us into it. Now the issue is about to become a political atomic bomb.
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Rebecca E ❌👑 @spoutiblegirl.bsky.social · 15h
Thank heavens for the judges who aren't afraid of this corrupt administration and follow the rule of law instead of cowering in fear of reprisals. Some of them are the POS's judges, too! Trump Doesn’t Want You To Read What His Lawyers Told The Judge open.substack.com/pub/dworkin/...
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Trump Doesn’t Want You To Read What His Lawyers Told The Judge
Also: the trap a federal judge just pried open, Ken Paxton’s debate problem, and a doctor’s diagnosis for South Carolina’s handpicked senator
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 15h
How not to revive Europe’s auto industry ft.trib.al/BXvnfXu
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How not to revive Europe’s auto industry
The electric vehicle market shows how legacy EU companies continue to fail when it comes to countering Chinese competition
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 15h
How US coal mined ties to Trump — and got much of its ‘wish list’ ft.trib.al/DJSmiF1
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How US coal mined ties to Trump — and got much of its ‘wish list’
A CEO golfs with Trump’s son as an industry once shut out of Washington turns access into policy
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R. Boj @roquerol.bsky.social · 17h
My experience today at a Chinese brand car dealership. -It has been open in my city for less than three months. -This brand only sells EVs. -Nearby it’s plenty of “traditional“ car brands. -Only 4 different models for sale. 1/2
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Brown Eyed Susan @browneyedsusan.bsky.social · 15h
Psst
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Regime Change 26 @regchange26.bsky.social · 15h
"It constitutes unlawful detention, a civil-rights violation, and kidnapping charges. A federal agents who violates constitutional rights will face criminal prosecution."
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 15h
"His wealth increases," said an independent voter from Florida said of Trump, "but the people in the country are just barely getting by."
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59% of Americans Believe Trump Has Done Illegal or Unethical Things to Profit From Presidency
"His wealth increases," said an independent voter from Florida, "but the people in the country are just barely getting by."
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DrH @drhaup.bsky.social · 18h
Godfather of A.I., Hinton: AI venture capitalists Marc Andreessen, Peter Thiel and CEO SpaceXSI, Elon Musk, “don’t believe in democracy”. They see themselves as “Übermenschen” who should “control society” and that Trump is a useful instrument in that aim, he said. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton: Trump is ‘corrupt, senile felon’ who knows nothing about AI
Pioneering computer scientist on why Trump is using ‘superintelligence’ wrong, whether AI could wipe out humanity – and how our biggest challenge will be accepting we’re not the only intelligent being...
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End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 15h
🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨 We’re proud to endorse #UnrigWashington member @darializaforny.bsky.social for #NY13. As an educator and community leader, Darializa has consistently fought to amplify the voices of New York’s working families. We look forward to helping her win.
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Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo @digitalwarrior.bsky.social · 18h
1/ Russian propagandists had a problem Western journalists wouldn't trust Russian sources. So a leaked plan proposed an Israeli think tank that Western media WOULD trust. Do these Journalists now know? Investigators then found something remarkably similar #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
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Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo @digitalwarrior.bsky.social · 18h
1/ Fake local newspapers in France. Russian propaganda routed through African media. Chinese state messaging repackaged for foreign audiences. Different countries. Different operators. A remarkably similar trick: hide who is really speaking. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams @repnikema.bsky.social · 15h
Want to skip the lines? Head to a polling place near you and VOTE EARLY from October 13–30! You can vote from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Just be sure to check your local polling place for its specific hours! Make your plan to vote at mvp.sos.ga.gov!
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Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo @digitalwarrior.bsky.social · 16h
1/ You don't need to convince millions of people if you can make everyone BELIEVE millions have already been convinced. Fake public comments. Stolen identities. AI agents reinforcing each other. Manufactured agreement is already taking shape. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 15h
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Marv Scott @marvscott69.bsky.social · 15h
India’s Cockroaches are back for a second bite Cockroach activist explains why the Indian movement is attacking again socialistworker.co.uk/internationa...
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India's Cockroaches are back for a second bite
Cockroach activist explains why the Indian movement is attacking again
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15h
I urge you to support Ilhan Omar’s campaign for reelection. If Democrats regain control of the House, they must investigate this flagrant abuse of power against her by Trump, Vance, and the Department of Justice. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-a…
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The American Prospect @prospect.org · 15h
By all available polling, the race between Nevada’s Democratic attorney general, Aaron Ford, and the incumbent Republican governor, Joe Lombardo, whom Ford is seeking to unseat, is close. A better one-word description of the race, however, would be asymmetric. buff.ly/h30dwBd
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Can Nevada Democrats Roll a Trifecta? - The American Prospect
If Aaron Ford can unseat the state’s Republican governor this November, he’ll have the power to enact a distinctly pro-worker agenda.
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Humanity Must Win @humanitymustwin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Zionism is also transnational organised crime with a racist ethno nationalist cult built around it.
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AW Sylwester @aw-sylwester.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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Rose Ann The Sharer @thecleannewdeal.org · 12/10/2026
We know what a loser he and the #EpsteinClass are. Share this. bsky.app/profile/thec...
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🦋 Frankie 🦋 @frankiemillie10.bsky.social · 15h
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Rewire News Group @rewirenewsgroup.com · 15h
Abortion is on the ballot in Nevada. If passed next month, Question 6 would add reproductive rights to the state constitution. Ahead of the vote Las Vegas reporter Jason Collins asked a doctor, researcher, and activists about the state of abortion care in Nevada—and how it’s changed since Roe fell.
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Nevada’s Abortion Landscape is Changing As Midterms Ballot Measure Nears
Nevada became a regional hub for abortion care after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022—but the trend is reversing. We asked experts why fewer out-of-state patients are coming to the Silver State.
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Sasha Simic @sashasimic.bsky.social · 15h
@alexcallinicos.bsky.social for @socialistworker.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social must not fold over " #Zionism is racism" motion: socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
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Zack Polanski must hold not fold over Zionism is racism motion
Zack Polanski should take it as a compliment that he and the Green Party are getting the Jeremy Corbyn treatment.
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 15h
As candidates debate public safety ahead of the midterm elections, a new assessment of the nation’s historic homicide decline suggests there is no single explanation for the drop — and that some widely discussed enforcement strategies may have played little role. From @stateline.org
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Researchers point to community violence programs, pandemic recovery in historic homicide decline • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A new assessment of the nation’s historic homicide decline suggests there is no single explanation for the drop — and that some widely discussed enforcement strategies may have played little role
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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 19h
Accounts of Palestinian schoolgirls afraid to cross military checkpoints because soldiers had exposed themselves stayed with Dr. Rubin Minhas long after he reviewed the evidence.
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Mike Benson @mbensonster.eurosky.social · 15h
Because climate catastrophe is of no importance
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