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Philip Shropshire

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#Progressive #popculture #comics #sciencefiction #politics Longtime writer/malcontent. If you like my posts please donate to my paypal link at Three Rivers. Home site is www.threeriversonline.com

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 8h
Non-zero chance Elon cut Starlink on his own bc the last thing the Masters of the Universe need is for people to understand data centers can be bombed.
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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 8h
I lost my career after refusing to keep quiet about the risks that Palantir poses to our NHS goodlawproject.org/forced-out-of-a-…
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Forced out of a job in the NHS for speaking out on Palantir | Good Law Project
I lost my career after refusing to keep quiet about the risks that a US spy-tech company poses to our NHS
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Kelly Braun @kellylynnb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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BIBI NAME CHECKS HASAN, EL-SAYED WORKS WITH KAMALA? feat. Wajahat Ali & Matt Stoller *BONUS SHOW*
Netanyahu addresses an empty hall at the United Nations, where he name checks Hasan Piker?!
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Regime to immediately stop airing $20 million dollars in taxpayer funded campaign-style tv ads, but in typical Trump fashion, he’s already violated that court order. Why Trump is so desperate to air these ads before the Midterms: youtu.be/QKnSh_lrNLI?...
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🚨Trump IGNORES Judge’s ORDER BLOCKING His Taxpayer-Funded ADS!?!
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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Big update: Judge erupts at the Trump Administration, yells at DOJ officials, threatens to throw them in jail. Rep. Omar refuses to be silenced. Ukraine escalates attacks on data centers. Republicans unhappy as bot farms disappear. And more. Subscribe to support my work:
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Major Monday Update: Judge Erupts at Trump Administration, Musk Dumps Record Money into Elections, Russian Bot Farms Fall Apart
Hey everyone, happy Monday evening.
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 12/10/2026
Right now, President Trump and his administration are holding hostage $10 million we are owed, blocking us from continuing our important work to prevent UI fraud and streamline services. We're suing to ensure Wisconsin receives what we were promised. dailydodge.com/gov-evers-an...
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Gov. Evers announces lawsuit over termination of Wisconsin unemployment insurance funding | Daily Dodge
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the termination of approximately $29 million in federal funding intended to ... Read more
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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Trump et al. switch theories for delaying 11th Cir appeal seeking release of Jack Smith’s Vol 2. Tho key atty trial conflicts have vanished, they say that briefing a new motion by former FBI agents, raising overlapping issues, will overtax their attys. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Further, since Defendants-Appellees filed their motion on October 5,
an additional development has reinforced the need for a continuance.
On
October 7, current and former Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") agents
involved in the underlying criminal investigation that led to these proceedings
filed a new motion to intervene in the District Court, seeking permission to
both disclose and publicly discuss non-public information covered by the
District Court's February 23, 2026, Order prohibiting the release of Volume II.
That motion raises significant issues overlapping with arguments made in these
appeals, including those concerning the availability of intervention in criminal
proceedings and Article III standing. Defendants-Appellees must now respond to that motion by October 21, with further briefing scheduled through October 28, just days before the currently scheduled November 2 oral argument.
Counsel thus face the unjust prospect of simultaneously litigating substantially
overlapping issues in two courts, without the opportunity to assess the District
Court's treatment of the newly raised matters.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 12/10/2026
NEW: A judge expressed alarm at how quickly the Trump administration moved to use taxpayer funds for propaganda ads. In a ruling blocking the ads, the court highlighted that last month the White House budget office was able to shift $20 million for them in a matter of hours.
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How quickly Trump admin moved taxpayer money for midterm propaganda ads alarms judge
The Trump administration was able to shift $20 million in taxpayer funds for midterm ads in a matter of hours, a federal judge said Monday.
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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
NEW: A federal judge orders Trump to stop running GOP Campaign ads using our tax dollars. Now we need Democrats to talk about prosecuting Trump for stealing our tax dollars!! www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately
In an earlier filing, the administration said it had planned to stop ad purchases Sunday.
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 12/10/2026
‘People are going to jail’: Trump admin put on notice if DOJ secretly leaned on MAGA judge
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‘People are going to jail’: Trump admin put on notice if DOJ secretly leaned on MAGA judge
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) suggested over the weekend that a Trump administration official may have quietly contacted a federal appeals judge to stall a contempt inquiry, and the legal analyst interviewing him declared that if so, “people are going to jail.”In a clip flagged by political video a...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
If you are shocked this am that Trump’s government executed a search warrant against a Democratic Member of Congress and ignored a judge’s order then you haven’t been paying attention. Stop saying this isn’t how it works in the US. It is exactly how it works under Trump.
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Philip Shropshire @pshropshire.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Finger wagging isn't enough. It's clear that's a line no one wants to cross before the election but if you show fear at every turn we might not get to any meaningful elections. Period.
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Daily Kos @dailykos.com · 12/10/2026
Trump couldn’t simply fire Fed governor Lisa Cook. Now a White House committee will investigate mortgage allegations her documents undercut. Apparently, an independent Federal Reserve is fine as long as Trump gets to choose who’s independent. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Trump won’t let go of his racist attack on Fed board member
Trump can’t stop trying to vindictively investigate and prosecute people.
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 12/10/2026
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to stop cutting down trees at a historic Washington, D.C., golf course, and demanded to know who gave the order to start.
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Judge slams brakes on Trump golf course tree-cutting and demands to know who gave order
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to stop cutting down trees at a historic Washington, D.C., golf course, and demanded to know who gave the order to start.U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes directed the government to halt “all tree removal at East Potomac Golf Course” until 7 ...
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
There was a time when being married to Kimberly Guilfoyle was a mystery. No more!
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 12/10/2026
Trump's 'fundamental' flaw is breaking the GOP's midterm wall: 'Can't fully contain it'
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Trump's 'fundamental' flaw is breaking the GOP's midterm wall: 'Can't fully contain it'
The GOP had what appeared to be a sizable wall built up to blunt any gains made by the Democrats in the upcoming midterm election, but President Donald Trump's astonishing decline has thrown all of that work into jeopardy, according to one political expert. The GOP is approaching the midterm electio...
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 09/10/2026
A judge just dealt a massive blow to the Trump administration's crusade for state voter rolls. This ruling goes far beyond the dozens of state-by-state cases and invalidates the program on a national level. Want to support the work we do? Subscribe to our newsletter: demdock.com/4s2VxOU
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/10/2026
The Trump administration announced on Friday that it was imposing severe financial sanctions on the International Criminal Court, its latest effort to undermine the global body that seeks to prosecute those accused of war crimes, genocide and other murderous criminal acts.
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Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions
U.S. officials announced the new, sweeping punishments just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize committee gave its annual honor to a former court judge.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche, a NEW order calls him out for failing to produce the redacted versions of the handwritten FBI interview notes of the South Carolina victim who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Trump when she was just 13-15 years old: youtu.be/63K57knWExU?...
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🚨Judge REBUKES AG Blanche Over NONCOMPLIANCE In MY Epstein Lawsuit!!!
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 10/10/2026
It doesn’t matter what Trump says about his ads being public service, the lawsuit against the administration argues. It’s clear what’s he’s up to.
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You’re Funding Trump’s New Ads
But will he ever pay you back?
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 10/10/2026
President Trump asked SCOTUS to reverse dismissal of his lawsuit against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton over Russia's interference in 2016 election.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to revive 2016 election lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
President Trump asked SCOTUS to reverse dismissal of his lawsuit against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton over Russia's interference in 2016 election.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 10/10/2026
🤔 New records show Missouri made Trump’s DOJ an unusual offer: an in-person look at its unredacted voter rolls. It's the clearest explanation yet for why Missouri escaped the wave of DOJ lawsuits against states that refused to hand over private voter data ⬇️
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Missouri offered to let DOJ inspect its unredacted voter rolls
The records provide the clearest explanation yet for why Missouri escaped the wave of lawsuits the DOJ has filed against 30 states that rejected its demands for private voter files.
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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
European states, Canada, Japan and UN back International Criminal Court against US sanctions. Trump regime is making the US a pariah nation. And much of this is to protect Netanyahu from war crime charges www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10...
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European states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctions
Several US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.
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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Four days before yesterday’s ICE shooting in the Bronx, Judge Gary Brown of EDNY (Trump apptee) listed 7 outrages in an ICE case before him, including evasive & apparently perjurious testimony, post-hoc sworn arrest warrant containing false info, woeful lack of training … 1/2
The evidence points to numerous failings on the part of both ICE and the officers
who testified, including:
1. evasive and apparently perjurious testimony by the ICE agents, including the
testimony concerning supposed observations of the petitioner engaging in drug
transactions, which bear all the hallmarks of coordinated fabrication,12 the absence of any recovered drugs, paraphernalia or cash from the petitioner,
the failure of the agents to follow up upon these supposed observations or refer
the matter to another law enforcement agency, and the notable absence of any
reference to these observations in the voluminous documentary records, further undermining the agents' testimony;
2. the seemingly reflexive, though false, claims that the petitioner was
"misidentified" as the target of the operation;
3. fundamental misconceptions about ICE agents authorities and duties;
4. illegality of the arrest and detention of petitioner and Concepcion;
5. the post-arrest documents, which not only were procedurally and legally
suspect, but contain false statements;Notably, in its filings, Government counsel has not referenced this testimony, seemingly abandoning any argument predicated upon these sworn assertions by the agents.

6. the database search process used to justify the administrative warrant, as
described by the ranking supervisory officer, which appears designed to generate misleading information in official records; and
7. the inexperience of the agents involved, their woeful lack of proper training, understanding of law, policies and procedures, and their ready recourse to false testimony to conceal these failings.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Democracy Docket does not sponsor events with Trump. We don't shake his hand, laugh at his jokes or make small talk with his cronies. Instead, we provide pro-democracy news information and analysis of what is happening to democracy in court. If that interests you, subscribe now. demdock.com/4w6emld
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 10/10/2026
As Trump himself said, this entire campaign is about protecting Netanyahu.   Words of condemnation aren't enough, ICC members must take action to defend the rule of law. Remember, ICC prosecutors have the authority to open criminal investigations against ANYONE who obstructs justice.
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EXCLUSIVE: US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay sat in the court's appeals chamber.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/10/2026
President Trump took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a South African human rights lawyer and international judge. He called the decision “an indelible stain on Norway.”
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Trump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being Snubbed
The president took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the choice of Navi Pillay and disparage the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Looks like there'll be more taxpayer-funded Trump TV ads today Per new court filing from Trump Administration, the media buys continue through the day today Administration is fighting a lawsuit against the ads, by arguing there are "no plans" for additional media buys
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Politico @politico.com · 11/10/2026
Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court politi.co/4yb0h6t
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Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court politi.co/4yb0h6t
Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court politi.co/4yb0h6t
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ACLU @aclu.org · 11/10/2026
The Trump administration doesn't get to weaponize biomedical research funding to push its political agenda onto scientists doing crucial public health research. We'll see the administration in court.
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NIH Is Still Censoring Crucial Public Health Research
The government agency is terminating crucial research to block disfavored viewpoints on diversity, gender identity, climate change, and more.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 11/10/2026
NEW: DHS told a court it would stop buying taxpayer-funded ads for Trump after getting sued three separate times. The administration is still fighting a court order to block the ads, and a hearing is set for Tuesday. demdock.com/4s5c3hm
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Trump propaganda ads funded by taxpayers to stop, DHS says
DHS did not directly address the legality of the ads, instead arguing the plaintiffs lacked standing and evidence of injury or harm because they aren’t competing “in the same arena” with Trump.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/10/2026
The Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies | Editorial
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The Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies | Editorial
Editorial: A fuel deal with Vladimir Putin, and sanctions against the legal institution, ram home the president’s belief that might is right
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NPR @npr.org · 11/10/2026
The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. n.pr/4hEsXQd
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Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
NEW: DOJ declined to defend the legality of the $20m taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ad campaign funded by Border Patrol dollars — but suggested it would end today. Common Cause says that assurance is not enough and note DOJ ignored the judge's inquiry about Trump's role. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
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Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court
The Justice Department sidestepped questions about the legality of the ads.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 11/10/2026
Herschel Green handcuffed WWL producer and lawyer for not leaving public space, but was only punished for arguing about it with administrator
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New Orleans court deputy who handcuffed journalist disciplined – for violating etiquette
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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The GOP just needs to be removed at every level.
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it's Candy Love @candylovely.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.
The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I’ve said this before, Trump is Saruman without the intellect, real hair, and fashion sense.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
THIS EVERY DAY ✊
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 11/10/2026
"In trying to lower fuel prices, the president is helping fund a Kremlin terrorist who is not only out to destroy Kyiv but is helping Iran kill U.S. soldiers in the Middle East," writes columnist Trudy Rubin.
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Trump aids Putin terror attacks on Ukraine by pledging to gut sanctions on Russian diesel | Opinion
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Pence is 1000% right
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 10/10/2026
According to VPAP, twice as many Virginians have voted early at this point in the midterms than 2022. TWICE as many. www.vpap.org/elections/ea...
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Project Push @project-push.tk.gg · 10/10/2026
Breaking News Police crack down on "cockroach" youth protest in Delhi with reports that group leaders have been detained - follow live via BBC News
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Breaking News
Police crack down on "cockroach" youth protest in Delhi with reports that group leaders have been detained - follow live
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Linnea Sterte @decassette.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
cover illustration for the print version of the Prisoners on Dozmary Craig. which will be out this fall/winter. men doing men things, on an island
illustration of two guys, by the sea, one shitless & covered in tattoos, the other has his shirt on & is holding a pen. there are some birds, too
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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Ukraine responds to Trump’s deal with Putin by striking russian fuel export terminal in Rostov.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump announces deal to import Russian diesel. Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia. 3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China. Now facing midterm election defeat ... and Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.
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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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Sapling 🌱 @sacredsapling.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
One of the best ways to isolate transphobes is just to repeatedly talk positively about trans people, even if you aren’t trans. It uplifts your trans followers *and* makes bigots know they aren’t welcome in spaces you’re in!
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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
It was inevitable that Trump would betray Ukraine-and the US-while funding Putin’s war by purchasing red-dye diesel fuel We knew it when Marco Rubio’s Senate Committee showed innumerable ties between his campaign and Russia The dumbest part-this “big deal” will only cover about 3 days of fuel
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 10/10/2026
Zoe De La Paz, 26, lives in Mammoth Village in Yellowstone National Park, where she works as a seamstress for the uniform department of Xanterra Parks & Resorts, a concessionaire that operates hotels, lodges, restaurants and other businesses in the national park. cnb.cx/4hLDUyk
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Philip Shropshire @pshropshire.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Definitely needed. I would buy one.
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