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Sandra Peebles

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Award winning journalist specializing in teaching speaking skills 👏 from miami florida 👏 👌

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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 11h
Thanks to everyone that made my birthday special 💕 💓
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The figure marks a new low in WSJ's historical tracking of pre-midterm presidential approval ratings. Presidential approval ratings ahead of midterms are closely watched as an indicator of a party's electoral prospects in congressional races. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📊 Trump Approval Hits Record Low at 37% — WSJ Poll President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 37%, the lowest recorded by the Wall Street Journal for any president shortly before a midterm election in the outlet's polling history.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The rejection signals no near-term diplomatic breakthrough on one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the offer at the United Nations this week. It demands the release of frozen Iranian assets, the lifting of oil sanctions, and an end to the U.S. naval blockade in exchange for reopening the waterway, which is critical to global energy supplies.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🇮🇷 U.S. Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Deal as 'Cynical' A senior U.S. official dismissed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as "cynical" on Sunday, calling it a non-starter for Washington.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The suit centers on loans legally canceled due to school scams, yet still appearing on borrowers' credit reports. One borrower cited in the case has $72,000 in discharged debt still listed on her credit file. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
⚖️ Suit Claims U.S. Reports $4.6B in Canceled Student Debt A lawsuit alleges the federal government is still reporting $4.6 billion in student loan debt to credit bureaus — debt that should have been discharged for roughly 300,000 borrowers defrauded by their schools.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Video footage shows officers surrounding 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez in the moments after he was shot in the back. The shooting has prompted renewed demonstrations in the city. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🛂 ICE Agent Shoots Venezuelan Driver in Back — Austin Protests Resume Protests returned to Austin, Texas on Monday night following the shooting of a Venezuelan delivery driver by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
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Arianeh Sajadi, Esq. @arianehsajadi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
If unconstitutional was a person.
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RecoveringXtian @recoveringxtian.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I found it refreshing to catch a glimpse of his ugly carcass on the news but not hearing a single word he was saying. Almost like I hit the mute button as usual.
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Hart Cunningham @hart28.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Austin, Texas: Aftermath of the ICE Shooting-Demonstrators holding the line on West Anderson Lane-surged in numbers as Texas DPS falls back, later arresting humanitarians🇺🇸
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reported that Trump is in a "deciding mode" and said "very big things are going to be happening in the not so distant future." The remarks signal an escalating posture toward Tehran as diplomatic and military options remain under active consideration. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🇺🇸 Trump Asks 'When Do I Blow the Entire Nation Up' on Iran President Trump publicly speculated Sunday about the future of U.S. military action against Iran, saying his question is "if and when do I blow the entire nation up?"
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The move follows earlier restrictions on reporters covering the Pentagon, and Trump has also pursued legal action against The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the BBC. The ban is expected to face legal challenges on First Amendment grounds. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump posted on Truth Social: "Media Outlets shouldn't be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they're covering the President of the United States." He threatened that additional outlets could face similar bans.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🇺🇸 Trump Bans CNN, MSNBC and Politico From White House President Donald Trump announced Friday that CNN, MSNBC and Politico are banned from the White House, effective immediately, citing what he called their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS."
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The longer yields remain at this level, the more pressure builds on fiscal projections — adding urgency to congressional debates over spending and borrowing. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Higher yields mean the federal government must pay more in interest on newly issued and refinanced debt. With the U.S. carrying a multi-trillion-dollar debt load, sustained elevated rates translate directly into larger annual interest payments, squeezing the federal budget.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
💵 5% Treasury Yields Push U.S. Debt Costs to Multi-Year Highs U.S. Treasury yields have reached 5%, a level not seen in years, significantly increasing the cost of servicing America's national debt.
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15/09/2026
President Trump dismissed AI fears as a “hoax” in a call with the CEO of the world’s top chipmaker. The industry’s leaders rallied over the weekend to call for a slowdown of the pace of development to give their companies more time to work on safety.
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In onstage call with Nvidia CEO, Trump deems AI fears a ‘hoax’
The president has rejected calls by industry leaders for a coordinated slowdown in technological development.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Ukraine has been targeting Russia's oil and gas infrastructure with long-range strikes for months, prompting fuel rationing inside Russia. The demand marks a rare public rebuke by Trump of Kyiv's military strategy. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing: He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia," Trump told reporters. He cited U.S. diesel prices above $6 a gallon and said the strikes are "hurting the world."
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🇺🇦 Trump Orders Zelensky to Stop Hitting Russian Refineries President Donald Trump on Sunday publicly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt military strikes on Russian oil refineries, saying the attacks are driving up fuel prices and creating a global diesel shortage.
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CNN @cnn.com · 12/09/2026
The Iran war has lasted far longer than many expected — and so has a functioning oil market. There are real questions about whether — and how long — those conditions can hold. cnn.it/4dc6cjQ
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The two-day event featured keynote addresses from Trump and Vice President Vance,tributes to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk,and broader warnings to the party faithful.The convention comes as the economy faces pressure from the ongoing Iran conflict and a trade dispute with Canada.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
🗳 GOP Maps Midterm Strategy as Iran and Trade Weigh on Economy Republican leaders convened in Dallas for the party's midterm convention, centering their strategy on President Trump ahead of November elections where the GOP aims to hold both chambers of Congress.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/09/2026
Abdul El-Sayed on an RNC attendee yelling that he should be shot: "Look, I'm a dad with two daughters. And I hope those daughters get to grow up and live with their dad."
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The reason why they think their voters are this dumb and gullible is because they are.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
With federal interest costs running at a record pace, the dual headlines highlight the scale of fiscal pressure on Washington as midterm campaigns accelerate. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Separately, President Trump has proposed a $1.3 trillion payout to voters contingent on a Republican midterm victory, though no legislative details have been provided in the source.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
💵 U.S. Debt Interest Hits $1.05 Trillion in 11 Months The U.S. Treasury has spent $1.05 trillion servicing the national debt over the past 11 months, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report — averaging roughly $95 billion per month.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
urbanhp We are thrilled to welcome 14-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Sandra Peebles as the emcee of Harmonies for Health.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The expansion marks a significant escalation in the administration's mass deportation effort, extending its reach to a wider population of undocumented immigrants than previously targeted. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The surge is increasingly sweeping up immigrants with no criminal record, including individuals already known to federal authorities. Officers are under pressure to hit numerical targets, a shift that has broadened the scope of enforcement beyond those with prior criminal histories.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🛂 ICE Arrests Top 50,000 Two Months Running, Noncriminals Swept Up U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has recorded back-to-back months of arrests exceeding 50,000 — a record for the second Trump administration — as officers push to meet quotas set by the White House.
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Mrs. Newsom is correct. That's an accurate-as-hell description of Pedolf Shitler.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The good old days
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The ruling cites Supreme Court precedent, following a 6-3 Supreme Court decision that previously found Trump's initial effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal. The setback puts the birthright citizenship fight on course to return to the Supreme Court. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday in a case brought by two immigration advocacy groups — the same groups that challenged Trump's first such order.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
⚖️ Judge Blocks Trump's Second Birthright Citizenship Order A federal judge in Maryland has blocked President Trump's latest executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling it is "almost certainly unconstitutional."
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The ruling could affect the balance of congressional seats from Missouri, as the new map had been drawn to favor Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The court ordered the map to be put to a public vote instead of taking immediate effect, halting the redistricting plan backed by the president and state Republicans.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🗳 Missouri Court Blocks Trump-Backed House Map The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new U.S. House district map backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most vital shipping corridors for global oil and energy exports. Source
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Pentagon said the strike was conducted to prevent further mining of international shipping routes. U.S. forces had completed clearing sea mines from those routes in the week prior to the strike.
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Sandra Peebles @ogc56.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🇮🇷 U.S. Strikes Iranian Island in Strait of Hormuz The U.S. military has carried out its first strike against Iran in roughly a month, targeting rocket launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz used to deploy sea mines into the critical waterway.
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