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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 4h
Live press conference from witnesses at Christa Pike's botched execution. "My arm feels like its about to burst open."
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Live: Tennessee to execute death row inmate Christa Gail Pike, witness statements to follow
YouTube video by Tennessean
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 4h
Trump, who famously exclaimed “everything’s computer” when he sat in a Tesla, and said Barron had an “unbelievable aptitude” in tech because he could turn on a laptop 5 minutes after Trump reportedly turned it off, is precisely the right man to rename AI.
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 7h
Another Trump ‘tell’ that immediately exposes his ignorance is his frequent use of phrases like “at the highest level” when shrieking about someone who should be sued or prosecuted. He has no idea how systems or institutions work, or what they’re called, so ambiguous phrases are his safe space.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 7h
BREAKING: MS NOW EXCLUSIVE. Republican Eric Schmitt was warned about the Jack Smith texts. He used them anyway. GOP Judiciary staff told Schmitt the texts — obtained from the Trump DOJ — were "unvetted." Schmitt still used them.
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Eric Schmitt was warned about the Jack Smith texts. He used them anyway.
As Republicans on Capitol Hill try to figure out how Eric Schmitt’s bombshell fell apart so embarrassingly, it turns out he was warned that the texts were unvetted.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h
Hegseth: "Today, at my direction, I'm establishing the Office of Religious Affairs. It will report straight to the top -- a direct line to the secretary ... as Psalm 33:12 extolls us, blessed is the nation in which God is the Lord"
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 11h
Media headline after Hegseth gives totally unhinged speech in which he refers to them as losers and traitors: ‘Hegseth Gives Passionate Speech About American Military Strength’ bsky.app/profile/atru...
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 11h
I’m sure we can expect significant self-reflection from Ford so that he better understands his obvious unpopularity. bsky.app/profile/cult...
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 29/09/2026
The internet is erupting in mockery after Eric Schmitt’s spectacular Jack Smith faceplant. Now people are openly speculating: Did his team plant the glowing 2028 story AND coordinate with MAGA influencers in advance, expecting a victory lap that blew up in their faces?
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Eric Schmitt Gets Mercilessly Mocked Over ‘Planted’ Story After Jack Smith Faceplant
A glowing 2028 scoop dropped just before Schmitt’s disastrous “gotcha,” while right-wing influencers appeared ready to celebrate. After it blew up, the internet noticed.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“Well, you see, I have to stay on the White Supremacist Child Porn Rape Victim Doxxing site because that’s where my community is”
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Why isn’t Musk giving his wealth away if he’s so sure money won’t be necessary thanks to AI? And why not challenge the fact that his behaviour demonstrates the precise opposite of an individual who would support “universal high income” for all? bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
At a time when the most influential leaders of the U.S. need to stand up loudly and clearly for the rule of law, they are leading the charge in the opposite direction. But not Jack Smith. Kudos to him for continuing to be a much needed voice of clarity.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I literally don’t know a single woman who hasn’t been raped, stalked, groped, harassed, or sexually violated in some way at some point in their life. If you choose to doubt and dox survivors, just know every woman in your life is disgusted by you.
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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 29/09/2026
Key Parts of Canada’s Drug Laws Found Unconstitutional as Judge throws out Charges Against Founders of Vancouver ‘Compassion Club’ DULF co-founders won’t go to jail as Supreme Court judge rules CSDA violates members’ “right to life and security” pressprogress.ca/key-parts-of...
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Key Parts of Canada’s Drug Laws Found Unconstitutional as Judge throws out Charges Against Founders of Vancouver ‘Compassion Club’
Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) co-founders won’t go to jail as Supreme Court judge rules CSDA violates members’ “right to life and security”
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
🤡 Schmitt beclowns himself 🤡 Schmitt concocted an elaborate conspiracy theory that Smith traveled to Atl for a Hawks game and to collude with Fani Willis, & flashed his "evidence" before accusing Smith of perjury. There's just one problem -- his facts were totally wrong. Here's the whole sequence:
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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026
This morning — following two investigations into Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford's use of an app that rewards supporters for posting AI-generated comments and sharing contacts — Bradford called our reporting "inaccurate." We're now releasing the recording that proves our reporting.
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Bradford calls CNO reporting of AI app rewards ‘inaccurate.’ Here’s the recording proving our reporting.
Canada’s National Observer has decided to publish the segment of the Zoom call that corroborates its reporting.
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 28/09/2026
More than 38,000 residential school survivors testified to the abuse they experienced as children. Next September, Canada plans to destroy their records.
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Canada plans to destroy thousands of residential school testimonies. These women are trying to save them
The 38,000 testimonies are the largest body of evidence about children’s experiences in these institutions. Journalist Connie Walker and lawyer Kimberly Murray say losing it would mean losing history — both painful and illuminating
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“The sharp increase in demand, including among children.” Stories like this are vital. This is a disgrace. Questions to Trump need to use sentences like: “people are hungry now. Your actions are making it worse. What are you doing to help those who don’t have ‘2 weeks’?” bsky.app/profile/macf...
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Thinking about future political science/history students in the US who are writing tests where the answer to everything negative is “Biden” and where no one is able to list any of the 8 wars Trump supposedly ended. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 27/09/2026
YouTube and Meta Reverse Course, Will Accept ‘Musk’ Trailer Ad The Google unit says the ad was "temporarily restricted" while Meta calls it "an error." TikTok and X remain silent. YouTube and Meta Reverse Course, Will Accept 'Musk' Trailer Ad www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
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YouTube and Meta Reverse Course, Will Accept ‘Musk’ Trailer Ad
The Google unit says the ad was "temporarily restricted" while Meta calls it "an error." TikTok and X remain silent.
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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 27/09/2026
Mark Carney has confirmed that Canada will diversify away from Elon’s Musk’s Starlink. Canada will be exploring other options for satellite internet in the context of reducing reliance on U.S. defence and technology — especially in areas where that reliance comes with risks to Canadian sovereignty.
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Canada confirms plan to diversify away from Elon Musk's Starlink
In a New York Times interview, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will diversify away from Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system.
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Trump displaying his comprehensive understanding of the issues. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It’s interesting that Trump was the one who put out a forceful, rambling statement about Byron Donalds not distancing from Trump and not Donalds himself. You figure he’d be all over that if he was concerned about that rumour being out there. bsky.app/profile/thed...
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 26/09/2026
Tech companies suddenly decide they can, in fact, moderate content on their platforms after all
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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Wild stuff. Sheri Mecklenberg, career prosecutor accused of misconduct in Broadview 6 case, resigns from DOJ. The NYT obtained her scathing resignation letter, in which she says the U.S. attorney directed her to bring felony charges over her objection. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Read the document (Gift Article)
Sheri H. Mecklenburg resignation letter
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
lol holy shit I wouldn't talk about literally anything else if I was the guy running against him. —"What do you think about trans kids in sp-" —"Did you hear my opponent had his patient, who was 8 months pregnant, arrested in front of her son because she didn't pay a $50 medical bill?"
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Trump administration is facing growing questions over its decision to abandon a fraud/bribery case against the Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after he promised to invest $10bn in the US. For the second time this year, Democratic senators have demanded that Todd Blanche, answer questions about
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Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire
Warren and Blumenthal raise concerns about case against Gautam Adani, who promised to invest $10bn in US
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Trump regime has killed at least 234 people by bombing boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since last September. Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it. This is a danger to us all.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BREAKING WaPo: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson just slammed the Supreme Court's use of its "emergency docket" — suggesting the court has misused the process in allowing the Trump admin to move forward with a host of controversial policies while challenges play out in lower court.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court’s use of emergency docket
In a public appearance, Jackson said the high court’s use of the emergency docket was “problematic” and called for more restraint from her colleagues when using it.
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump just pitifully oblivious to how much president Xi would think of him as a complete clown. What could Xi possibly talk about with him? Policy? Trump can’t read. Culture? Trump golfs and watches TV. Global issues? Trump is disconnected from reality. It’s a total farce. bsky.app/profile/reut...
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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Raskin made a holy shit observation on MS Now this afternoon: Since taking office, Trump has made a million dollars per hour for himself. Every hour, he has made more than twice the president’s annual salary.
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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“She nearly lost her home to foreclosure and her teenage daughter was entrusted with running her household. Her college-age son left a football scholarship to return home and help with costs around the home. Mason has three children and also raised four of her brother’s children.”
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Amanda Carpenter @amandacarpenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Huzzah! Another spectacular example of Trump's attempted election takeovers faceplanting. Gift link, friends. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u...
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From 15,000 to 185 to Zero: Trump’s Claims of Illegal Voting in Nevada Fizzle (Gift Article)
It was the Trump administration’s latest stumble in its effort to find proof of widespread noncitizen voting, despite decades of evidence that it is extremely rare.
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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 23/09/2026
Five cops in Indianapolis were just criminally charged with abusing Flock to spy on their ex-wives, their wives' ex-partners and women they met on duty. Audit was triggered by us at the @washingtonpost.com, the prosecutor said. From last month: wapo.st/4yfNHng
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Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Scoop: The anonymous source behind a POLITICO story that the White House is now using to justify a ban on the outlet was none other than JD Vance himself. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/white-hous...
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The Source Behind The Ban
The anonymous source behind one of the stories the White House cited to justify banning POLITICO was none other than Vice President JD Vance, Status has learned.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
WAPO: The architect quit “after warning repeatedly that Trump was insisting on a preliminary design that did not provide adequate emergency exit routes or fire-containment measures .. .. ‘I am the code,” Trump said.” @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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Brian Platt @brianplatt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I....don't know what prompted this from the president today, but StatCan reported JUST this morning that in the past year, Canada experienced its slowest population growth since 1916. The country's population is essentially stalled right now.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Awful: Trump's Office of "Remigration" has just been exposed making sordid payments to authoritarian governments to take third-country deportees, leading to serious abuses. Dems tell me they will try to defund the agency if they win power. They should. 1/ New piece: newrepublic.com/article/2157...
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Stephen Miller’s MAGA Terror Campaign Exposed by Damning New Leaks
Sordid revelations about the white-nationalist-themed Office of Remigration should galvanize Democrats: If they win power, they must try to shut it down.
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It remains a really, really terrible idea to allow psychopaths like this to acquire so much wealth and power. bsky.app/profile/nied...
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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Welp. According to Semafor, David Ellison has discussed bringing Elon Musk on as an investor in Paramount's merger with Warner Bros., which could mean Musk could have a stake in CBS News and CNN. www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
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Exclusive: Paramount weighs tapping Musk for equity investment
A cash injection from SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk could reduce investor Larry Ellison’s financial burden and bolster the deal’s investor base.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 23/09/2026
was talking about this recently with an ex-congressman (an old timer from the 80s and 90s) and one of the remarkable things about this cycle is that trump has given his party absolutely nothing to run on. no bill to tout, no accomplishment to hype, no nothing.
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Technically, no. But when the president has a severe neurobiological sensitivity to perceived rejection and criticism, and he sees the government as inseparable from himself, he reacts to his own hurt feelings as if it is a national security threat. bsky.app/profile/angr...
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NYT has now independently corroborated all the major allegations against Susan Collins in the ProPublica report, including that investigators were prepared to move against her and then Trump intervened to shut it down. This put Trump in a position of exceptional and extortionate leverage over her.
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F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins
The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor’s account, according to current and former officials.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026
11/ Even Navatek’s executives were surprised at how far their money went in D.C. “It was eye-opening for me, frankly. ‘Oh my God, all of it is for sale. It’s all for sale,’” former executive Eric Schiff said.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026
Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign. The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers. Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
Martin Kao, CEO of defense contractor Navatek, poses next to Sen. Susan Collins for a photo. Collins is holding a model of a boat in her hands. Behind them is a large sign with the Navatek logo.
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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
ProPublica got the literal check Collins was bribed with.
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
1960
DOOMSDAY IS DUE IN YEAR 2026
--The Republican, 14 Dec 1960
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Seniors who were protesting Mark Carney’s Bill c39 and fast tracking of environmental reviews arrested and charged with trespassing on Parliament Hill.
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ponchmct.bsky.social @ponchmct.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The press has tap danced around Trump’s ignorance, incompetence, corruption, criminality, lying, abusiveness, physical and mental health, misogyny, and racism, and they got banned anyway. Hopefully there’s a lesson in there for the reminder of his epic failure of a presidency.
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Caroleeena @caroleeena.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🧵Lauren Boebert had sex with three of her staffers. Two of them were women. Her sex partners were Clarisse Navarro, Jeffrey Small and Raven Finnegan. Navarro's husband Jace Ratzlaff: "I assumed this would eventually surface. I’ll have no further comment on this topic.”
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Nick Field @nickfield.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The State AGs were on pace to kill the Paramount/Warner Bros by litigation and delay until Gavin Newsom stepped in and turned the tide. Now the Trump loyalist Ellisons will control CNN and HBO. Don't ever, ever forget that Newsom stabbed us in the back www.wsj.com/business/med...
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Exclusive | Newsom Expresses Concerns About State Antitrust Suit Against Paramount
The California governor has told people involved in the suit that blocking the $81 billion deal could harm Hollywood jobs.
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