T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 11hUm, that dude is a MAGA moron. I don't want him anywhere near DC 110
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 12hMike Johnson says he will quit Congress immediately if Democrats win majority of the Housenydailynews.comMike Johnson hints he could step down if Democrats win HouseAvoiding the expected boilerplate prediction of victory for someone in his position, Johnson floated the idea of returning to Louisiana and perhaps leaving the political arena altogether. 111
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 13hBan sports gambling period.nytimes.comNFL asks Supreme Court to let states regulate prediction marketsLast Sunday, trading on the NFL made up 65.8 percent of Kalshi’s sports volume, according to Ticker Tracker. 000
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026This is what Colorado Republicans support.newrepublic.comMAGA Candidate Brags He Physically Abused His WifeVictor Marx said it was to teach her a lesson, and that she was “fake crying” afterwards. 001
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Democratic Congressional candidate in Arizona is attacked and raped while repairing her damaged campaign signs. MAGA Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh had no comment.phoenixnewtimes.comCongressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signsEmbarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. 001
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Everyday I see our nation get worse. This is the result of moral corruption by the radical right. You know these are all "good Christians" which means the absolute worst people. 120
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Trump’s FCC wants more ai robocalls annoying cellphone customersapnews.comFCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AIThe Federal Communications Commission is considering a request to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with AI-generated voices. 001
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026That's an immediate call to the police. No different than any other violent crime. 000
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Idaho is not okay Idaho high school responds after allegations that football players wrote about wanting to rape, kill female studenteastidahonews.comIdaho high school responds after allegations that football players wrote about wanting to rape, kill female student - East Idaho NewsBOISE (Idaho Statesman) — A new email from Boise school officials has addressed the swell of indignation over alleged violent messages as Timberline High School students prepare to protest. The messag... 130
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Plague is commonly found in large Prairie dog populations in the Western U.S. and humans can contract it, but is curable easily. Most humans have resistance to it but none are immune and antibiotics are required.forbes.comRussian Plague Scare: WHO Asks About Reported Second Illness Ahead Of Trump-Putin CallPresident Donald Trump said he has a call scheduled with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “very soon” amid reported U.S. frustration over lack of details from Moscow. 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Things are so awful in Texas it's considered a crime to give kids vaccinesnytimes.comTexas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children (Gift Article)Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation. 001
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Trump says he hopes San Diego is attacked "They could take out a city. Let ‘em take out Los Angeles. Let ‘em take out San Diego” - 47th President of the United States Donald J. Trumpktla.comTrump on war in Iran: ‘Let ’em take out Los Angeles, let ’em take out San Diego’U.S. President Donald Trump seemingly discussed the idea of foreign powers taking out California’s most populated cities while delivering a speech at a Republican rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo in… 003
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 06/10/2026This is the guy behind prop 135. Mark "Oz" Geist former CIA operative and conservative author markgeist.commarkgeist.comMark GeistMark Geist 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Democrats plan to block all Trump’s picks to the Supreme Court until he is out of officenewrepublic.comThe Democrats Are Finally Growing a SpineDemocrats will block Trump’s Supreme Court nominees if the Senate flips. 041
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Cucked Ken Paxton Admits Trump Controls His Campaign in Leaked Audionewrepublic.comKen Paxton Admits Team Trump Controls His Campaign in Leaked AudioPaxton complained he can’t change anything about his own campaign. 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The battle to represent Colorado Springs just got extra spicy as Democrats play the Epstein card against Trump stooge who votes 100% in favor of the unpopular Presidentnytimes.comFamily of Epstein Victim Appears in Ad Targeting RepublicanIn a tough new ad for the Democrat running against Representative Jeff Crank, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre say the congressman refused to meet with them. 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Trump Warns Democrats Will Impeach Him, Seeking to Jolt GOP To me, that is a feature not a bugbloomberg.comTrump Urges Voters to Back Paxton in Trip to Deep Red TexasPresident Donald Trump predicted that Democrats would impeach him for a third time if they retake control of Congress, seeking to boost voter enthusiasm for Republican candidates amid broad public dis... 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Trump went to ai to decide if attacking Venezuela and Iran was a good idea. He needs to be removed immediately.www2.thedailybeast.comJaw-Dropping Way Trump, 80, Got Talked Into a War Is LeakedA Trump insider has offered a jaw-dropping glimpse of the president’s decision-making. 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Russia has lost 1.5 million troops in their failed war in Ukraine and 46, 230 in the last month. In reference the U.S. lost 58,000 in the entire Vietnam conflict.kyivpost.comRussia Lost Record 46,230 Troops in September as Moscow Prepares 120,000 Conscripts for FallUkraine says Russian losses surged 45.8% from January to September as Moscow prepares to send 120,000 conscripts to duty stations this fall. 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Americans rightfully blame Trump and his Republican supporters for why everything sucks and cost too muchapnews.comMost Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living. 021
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I still question why a woman who was constantly beaten and raped for 18 straight years starting from when she was a toddler was being executed. Healthcare CEOs kill thousands a day after all. 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026That level of incompetence should lead to his immediate removal from Congress. 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Trump administration is planning to build a national surveillance database using the Flock cameras in your neighborhood.newrepublic.comTrump Uses Decades-Old Law to Collect Flock Data NationwideThe Trump administration is planning to build a national surveillance database using the Flock cameras in your neighborhood. 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026That's common for annual checkups. Height hasn't changed but I cut about 15 pounds a year so it's nice to compare notes. 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Cattle ranchers: a demographic so in the bag for Trump, the only way he could possibly piss them off is to dump shitty cheap hamburger into the market. That's a highly specific thing, and it's the only damn thing that could get these guys to stay home in November.vox.comTrump tried to make burgers cheaper. It backfired spectacularly.The GOP’s farm-state problem just got worse. 011
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What greeted Susan Collins when she arrived at her office in Biddeford, Maine 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Kansas voided 1,700 licenses. Now its anti-trans law is being tested in courtadvocate.comKansas voided 1,700 licenses. Now its anti-trans law is being tested in courtResidents of the state say the humiliating law has reached into every aspect of their lives. 021
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Starting Oct 1, it will be illegal to water your lawn or plants in the City of Denver, Colorado9news.com 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Trump in full retreat after Middle East disaster. His Iran War has failed so bad U.S. Troops are abandoning positions held for 20 years.reuters.comUS forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for IranThe departure is celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war. 001
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I finally convinced my spouse to cancel all our streaming subscriptions because of the cost. 030
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026U..S. Education department declares War on LGBTQ community, promising enforced discrimination and abusethehill.comEducation Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ studentsThe Education Department announced Monday it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientati… 001
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Gaea Powell was the poster child of the California MAGA movement, she has been convicted on 9 counts of voter fraud.sfgate.comMAGA candidate in small Calif. town convicted on 9 counts of election fraudIt turns out this conservative candidate wasn't following election laws herself. 001
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Republicans in the White House illegally cut $810 Congressional approved funds for education, health, and various other programs. “I will work with my colleagues to address these illegal actions,” says Republican Senatorrollcall.comWhite House cancels health, education funds approved by CongressThe Trump administration announced plans Friday night to cancel $810 million in funding for health, education and other programs just days before the end of the current fiscal year, triggering another... 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026How many days will the Reflecting Pool remain abandoned on the Washington, D.C., Mall? 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’hollywoodreporter.comThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing “political” content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing. 011
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Indiana Sheriff Deputy arrested after conducting over 6,000 illegal searches using Flock cameras. He now faces over 400 felony charges.fox59.comIndiana sheriff’s deputy allegedly used Flock cameras to track wife, ex-girlfriendGREENFIELD, Ind. — A central Indiana sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on accusations that he misused Flock cameras, conducting over 6,000 illegal searches. He now faces over 400 felony char… 012
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Pete Hegseth gives the military direct order to only vote Republicannewrepublic.comHegseth Issues Veiled Order to Military to Vote Republican in MidtermsThe Defense secretary pointed out that the number of service members unregistered to vote would outnumber the populations of multiple blue cities. 001
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 23/09/2026For those of you who live in Texas, you can check the status of your registration here: goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/...goelect.txelections.civixapps.com 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I bet all the registrations that failed go through selected democrat or independent. Typical Texas rigging the election.newrepublic.comMassive Error Affects Unknown Number of Texas Voter RegistrationsThe state Department of Public Safety wouldn’t say how many voters are affected. 022
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 23/09/2026RED ALERT - Trump's approval rating has dropped into the 20s approaching Richard Nixon levels during Watergate americanresearchgroup.com/economy/americanresearchgroup.comTrump Job Approvals and The National Economy 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Bill of Privileges ladies and gentlemen. DOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, says White House access is a 'privilege — not a right'cnbc.comDOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, says White House access is a 'privilege — not a right'The Department of Justice also argued President Trump was motivated by national security concerns in banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House. 000
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Pentagon today announced a new evaluation to be promoted to Brigadier General for O6’s called the Joint Warfighter Evaluation 021
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Like I feel as if this election will be a landslide but I don't trust my fellow Americans to do the right thing. 010
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Dragonball & Dragonball Z did me in honestly. I haven't invested in any other after that. 220
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 22/09/2026My thought is if you're planning to do something like that in DC, there were so many better targets than random people walking their dog or refueling as gas stations. 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A hacking group claims it has breached multiple FBI-related services and stolen data “on all FBI employees and applicants.” A representative of the group, called ShinyHunters, told 404 Media the data includes FBI agents’ names, home addresses, phone number, and information on their spouse.404media.co‘We Hacked the FBI:’ Hackers Say They Have Data on All FBI EmployeesA sample of 5,000 alleged agents seen by 404 Media includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and details on FBI employees' spouses. 020
T.J. Payne @thomaspayne.bsky.social · 22/09/2026What's wild is the DC Sniper's target was his ex-wife. He wanted to cover her murder up by these random killings. 110