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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 1h
The ringleader. The comic relief. The Mom Friend. But the best part of a found family is the Weird Little Guy.
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The Most Overlooked Member of the Found Family: The Weird Li’l Guy - Reactor
Comic relief, accidentally adopted into the group, and unapologetically themself — author Marshall J. Moore celebrates the Weird Li’l Guy
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 1h
The other day, Andrew Bailey, who stepped down as MO AG in hopes of becoming FBI Director, stepped down. REMARKABLY, one report said he routinely told Kash he was violating the Constitution. Today, DOJ did something profoundly corrupt in hopes of politicizing 8th C, which covers MO, MN, and IA.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1h
I questioned the government chatbot about Trump’s attacks on voting. Here’s what it said. newsletters.democracydocket.com/-17907830690...
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Even Trump's AI won't back his election lies
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Brandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 5h
Lyz, graceful as ever, gets at a very hard thing about parenting boys. “But how can you really be a parent if you can't see all of who your children are and who they could become? If you can't prepare them for the best and worst of themselves and this world?”
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 5h
Here's NYT story w/recording of Ken Paxton describing what a dead weight Trump has been, including the convention. “So to be honest with you, the numbers — when we did that convention — it dropped our numbers. Everybody’s numbers dropped. Right now, yeah, not good.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/u...
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Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him
Ken Paxton, one of the party’s top Senate candidates and a Trump loyalist, said that “everybody’s numbers dropped” after the event, according to audio obtained by The Times.
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 5h
Trump defenders in the Senate are a disgrace. They can’t event set a perjury trap without ensnaring themselves. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart (Gift Article)
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5h
The RNC Chair’s brilliant midterm “Trumpapalooza” convention idea featuring a president with an approval rating in the 30s dragging the party’s candidates down like an anchor.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5h
As we talk about what happened at Cornell, please take a moment to learn about how a young LSU student is fighting for help against that school’s storied football program
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Destiny | Steven Bonnell II @destiny.gg · 17h
Who could have possibly predicted this?!
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Phoenix Suns @sunsphx.bsky.social · 18h
Day 1 Training Camp presented by Verizon
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Anonymous ⩜ @youranona.bsky.social · 18h
Conservative SCOTUS majority lifts the block, letting Trump officials resume third-country deportations with zero notice or chance to claim torture fears, pushing people into unstable spots like South Sudan after 25000 already moved. #EfficiencyOverAsylum
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Native News Online @nativenewsonline.bsky.social · 18h
Eleven Ninth Circuit Judges Urge Supreme Court to Protect Oak Flat The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday declined to rehear three lawsuits seeking to protect Oak Flat,… nativenewsonline.net/environment/el…
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Eleven Ninth Circuit Judges Urge Supreme Court to Protect Oak Flat
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday declined to rehear three lawsuits seeking to protect Oak Flat, a sacred site of the Western Apache in Arizona. The decision marks another setback for efforts to prevent the planned destruction of Oak Flat by the proposed Resolution Copper mine. But the court’s action also produced unusually strong criticism from 11 Ninth Circuit judges, who questioned the court’s earlier ruling and urged the Supreme Court to consider the case. Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr., founder of Apache Stronghold and a former chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, said the fight to protect Oak Flat is far from over.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18h
Again, gas prices spiked in 2022-23 because Russia invaded Ukraine which caused a major disruption in global supply. Then they came down. Biden didn’t cause it. Gas prices rose in 2026 due solely to the stupidity of Trump who started a war in the Middle East.
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Whey Standard @wheystandard.bsky.social · 18h
Sad news for @annabower.bsky.social, America (the Chatbot) doesn't know WITAOD.
America.gov

Menu

Who is the administrator of DOGE?

I'll look up official sources for who currently leads DOGE and any confirmation or
appointment announcements.

What the order created

Executive Order 141587 (January 20, 2025) did not create a cabinet department. It renamed
the U.S. Digital Service as the United States DOGE Service (USDS) in the Executive Office of
the President.

That order created a USDS Administrator who reports to the White House Chief of Staff. The
same person headed a temporary organization that the order said would end on July 4, 2026.
That end date does not cancel the rest of the order.

Who holds the job now

I cannot verify a current official name from White House or Federal Register pages
checked today.

Earlier public statements conflicted:
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Jessica Tarlov @jessicatarlov.bsky.social · 18h
The narrative that Dems are desperate is ridiculous. The GOP has to play defense on blood red states like Iowa, Kansas, Alaska, and Texas. The beta schtick isn’t working. Paxton is dodging a debate on Fox with Talarico and El-Sayed is consolidating support in Michigan.
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 20h
BREAKING: We just sued DHS and USCIS to compel it to respond to our records request seeking evidence behind the Trump admin's claims about noncitizen voting. Given the upcoming midterms, the public needs answers immediately.
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CREW sues for records on noncitizen voting numbers  - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The federal government must respond to CREW’s requests seeking records underlying the Trump administration’s claims about noncitizen voting.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 20h
The VERY conservative 11th Circuit unanimously refused to block the lower court's sanctions order against the DOJ in the Trump v IRS (that resulted in the slush fund) case.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 19h
Trump's DOJ has ignored court orders before. It may do it again. A judge ordered the administration to give notice before releasing federal voter eligibility lists. DOJ lawyers pushed back hard. If it doesn't comply, voters could be purged during the midterms: demdock.com/4rBk0u6
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 19h
Riley Gaines, famous for turning her 5th place tie with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas into a far-right career agianst transgender people, has officially had her lawsuit against the NCAA thrown out by a judge today. The judge found no evidence for her claims. Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Riley Gaines' Title IX Lawsuit Against The NCAA Struck Down After Judge Finds "No Evidence" Of Funding Claims
Gaines’ attorneys argued her civil rights were violated because she competed against a transgender athlete.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 21h
NEW: Seems as though the full DC Circuit Court is poised to green-light Judge Boasberg's contempt investigation into the government for failing to turn the planes bound for CECOT around. Trump will then likely seek an emergency stay from SCOTUS. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Appeals court weighs fate of judge's contempt probe over Trump administration deportation flights
An appeals court is weighing whether a judge can continue investigating whether the Trump administration illegally flouted an order blocking the deportation of planeloads of Venezuelan migrants to El ...
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 22h
NEW: The Supreme Court, over the objections of the 3 liberal justices, grants a stay in the D.V.D. litigation, authorizing the Trump admin to resume third country removals without any notice to people being sent to countries they've never been to. The Court also agrees to hear the case in December.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 CERTIORARI GRANTED 26-426 DEPT. OF HOMELAND SEC., ET AL. V. D.V.D., ET AL. (26A406) The application for stay presented to Justice Jackson and by her referred to the Court is granted. The February 25, 2026 order and judgment of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, case No. 1:25-cv-10676, are stayed. The application is also treated as a petition for a writ of certiorari, and the petition is granted. The parties are directed to brief and argue the following questions: (1) Whether the district court had jurisdiction over Respondents’ claims. (2) Whether the district court had authority to enter classwide declaratory relief and APA vacatur under 8 U. S. C. §1252(f)(1). (3) Whether the Government’s Guidance on third-country removals is unlawful under 8 U. S. C. §1231(b), the Due Process Clause, or FARRA/CAT and its implementing regulations. (4) Such other questions that the Government determines are appropriate for the proper disposition of the case. The Clerk is directed to establish a briefing schedule that will allow the case to be argued in the December 2026 argument session. The stay shall terminate upon the sending down of the judgment of this Court. Justice Sotomayor, Justice Kagan, and Justice Jackson would deny the application for stay.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 20h
Americans have made it clear: They do NOT want ICE at the polls. A new Numbers/Verasight survey found 59% of voters oppose ICE at polling places. Subscribe to our free newsletters to be the first to know what's happening in the fight for free and fair elections: demdock.com/3T3Owjg
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ACLU of Arizona @acluaz.bsky.social · 20h
It is illegal for ICE agents, federal troops or armed federal law enforcement officers to be deployed to any polling place, period. www.kjzz.org/fronteras-de...
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ACLU of Arizona outlines laws against ICE at polling sites in a letter to state election officials
The group says that’s in response to comments from Trump administration officials like Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin — who told reporters earlier this month that ICE isn’t planning oper...
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21h
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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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 21h
The innovations and discoveries that will be made in this space will revolutionize lives across the world—from medicine to climate modeling, cyber security to navigation, and powering the future. And, New Mexico is at the center of all of it! (2/2)
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 21h
New Mexico is leading the way in quantum science & tech! We joined the Roadrunner Venture Studios, NM Economic Development Department, the City of ABQ, Sandia National Labs, the University of New Mexico, & others to cut ribbon on a new state of the art quantum tech hub right in downtown ABQ. (1/2)
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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 21h
“Ever since we’ve posted the secondary coverage as well as the editorial, there’s been an absolute outpour of similar stories hitting my inbox and the sexual-misconduct tip line.”
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 22h
Gobsmacked by the elite levels of not knowing ball in the Senate today, thinking an NBA team is called the Hawkeyes then, refusing to Google it, then accusing a guy of treason because you didn’t know the Iowa Lady Hawkeyes aren’t in the NBA. Somehow I don’t trust these people to Save Girls Sports.
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: “it’s inconceivable to me how you can pardon people who beat police officers… and then vilify the officers”
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 20h
I was always blown away by reporting from @thedailynu.bsky.social and particularly @ryaninevanston.bsky.social (even coverage that wasn’t flattering to me). I’ve worked in both student and professional newsrooms and students never feel the same pressure to trade stories for access.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 20h
WE LOVE STUDENT JOURNALISTS IN THIS HOUSE
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 22h
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic candidate challenging Greg Abbott for governor, is seeking unredacted access to communications involving Elon Musk deemed "intimate and embarrassing."
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Hinojosa Moves to Unmask Abbott-Musk Emails Deemed ‘Intimate and Embarrassing’
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic candidate challenging Greg Abbott for governor, is seeking unredacted access to communications involving Elon Musk as polls show a competitive race for Texas governor.
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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 22h
Together, we can protect men who put their dicks inside children. #GOP2026
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23h
The Trump regime's new AI assistant confirmed Donald is a convicted felon, Biden won the 2020 election, and Trump is in the Epstein files before it stopped answering political questions.
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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 23h
What's the lesbian vampire book Lili Reinhart wants to adapt?? Inquiring monsters would like to know:
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Lili Reinhart Wants to Adapt a Certain Lesbian Vampire Book - Reactor
The Riverdale and Love Hypothesis actor, however, is coy on which lesbian vampire book she’s thinking of
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h
You just know Schmitt had prebooked this show along with probably Ingraham and Hannity to launch his media tour after his big gotcha moment on Jack Smith that was going to propel him to be Vance's running mate. Instead, it's the Clown Show Power Hour. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Phoenix Suns @sunsphx.bsky.social · 23h
New season, new number, and a chance to win a new Jersey! Enter the Suns Jersey Toss today: bit.ly/4ymdbiB
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Darren Urban @darrenurban.bsky.social · 23h
"It's like he's baptizing him in a river and washing his sins by committing another one on his face!" Kyle Brandt with his one-of-a-kind style honors Trey McBride with an "Angry Runs" scepter for a second time. www.azcardinals.com/news/trey-mc...
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Trey McBride Nasty Stiff-Arm Gains Him Another Angry Runs Nod
Tight end wins 'GMFB' honor for a second time
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 23h
An Arizona tour company is suing the federal government, arguing that the higher fees being imposed on international travelers at national parks are unlawful and bad for business.
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Arizona tour company sues U.S. government, calls international tourist fees unlawful
An Arizona tour company is suing the federal government, arguing that the higher fees being imposed on international travelers at national parks are unlawful and bad for business.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23h
This is my favorite thing today. In second place is Senator Schmitt hoisting himself with his own petard during the Jack Smith hearing.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 23h
NEW: In a win for Louisiana voters, a federal judge allowed a pro-voting lawsuit challenging the state's documentary proof of citizenship requirement to move forward. The court also wrote that pro-voters' claims that the law discriminates against voters based on national origin seemed plausible.
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Judge greenlights challenge to Louisiana anti-voting law, citing discrimination claims
The judge found that the pro-voting plaintiffs had plausibly alleged that officials in Lafayette Parish discriminated against some registration applicants based on national origin.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 23h
🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Tuesday allowed a pro-voting challenge to Louisiana’s proof-of-citizenship voter registration law to move forward, including claims that the law discriminates against voters based on national origin. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Judge greenlights challenge to Louisiana anti-voting law, citing discrimination claims
The judge found that the pro-voting plaintiffs had plausibly alleged that officials in Lafayette Parish discriminated against some registration applicants based on national origin.
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Nancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 23h
The community in Alexandria, Louisiana, is calling for the cancelation of the new ICE facility for unaccompanied kids at England Airpark. Get loud for the kids. bsky.app/profile/anat...
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 29/09/2026
NEW: The safeguards that Citizens United assumed would check corporate election spending have failed—and Hawaii is fighting back. We filed an amicus brief, alongside @campaignlegal.org, supporting Hawaii's new law, which seeks to address these failures.
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The problems Citizens United created support Hawaii’s innovative solution - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The safeguards that Citizens United assumed would check corporate election spending have failed, and Hawaii is fighting back.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/09/2026
TILLIS: can the classified documents case be brought again in the future? JACK: we dismissed it without prejudice YESSSSS
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 29/09/2026
As of May 2026, the CDC had 30% fewer employees than it did before the Trump admin's layoffs and the agency is now tightly controlled by RFK Jr., making it harder to respond to outbreaks and issue health guidance to Americans.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/health/cdc-staff-cuts-rfk-jr.html
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Phoenix Suns @sunsphx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two brands with their Heart in the Valley. A partnership that embodies the spirit of Phoenix. The Paze patch will be seen wherever the Suns play but this partnership begins at home in Arizona. We’re proud to welcome Paze as our Official Patch Partner and Official Online Checkout of the Phoenix Suns!
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 29/09/2026
NEW: Kurt Olsen, a prominent election denier with no prosecutorial experience, has resigned from the DOJ after failing to find evidence that the 2020 presidential race was stolen. The conspiracy theorist was hired last year to aid in Trump's efforts to relitigate the results of the 2020 contest.
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Election denier Kurt Olsen leaves DOJ after failing to find evidence of stolen election
A prominent election denier whom the Trump administration hired to pursue investigations into election-related conspiracy theories has resigned several months after he failed to find evidence that the...
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: One thing I learned was only talk in the courtroom, but if you adhere to that, people can unfairly malign your team.
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