Reposted by Luna PastelTexas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 13hMAGA lady says we wouldn't care about Jane Doe if it was 7 immigrants. Let's talk about that. 52511199
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Trump went to Nebraska to campaign apnews.com/article/c430...apnews.comThe Latest: Trump visits Nebraska in pre-midterms blitz to reassure GOP voters about the economyPresident Donald Trump is taking his Republican midterm rescue mission to Nebraska on Monday, campaigning alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts, who is running against an independent candidate backed by na... 062
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The executive power of the president has once again become the focus of the Supreme Court www.reuters.com/legal/govern...reuters.comWith a mixed scorecard, Trump poised to test his powers again at US Supreme CourtThe US Supreme Court begins its new nine-month term on Monday much as it ended its last one, confronted with more cases involving President Donald Trump's far-reaching policies and aggressive uses of ... 3249
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Disputes over government funds and campaign publicity www.reuters.com/legal/govern...reuters.comDemocratic lawmakers seek probe of US government ads featuring TrumpA pair of Democratic lawmakers sought on Thursday independent investigations into taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump that are airing shortly before the November congressio... 0169
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Political debates continue over media access and government accountability apnews.com/article/e0a4...apnews.comThe Latest: MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House accessCNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration after they were barred from covering the White House, saying the selective ban was “a blatant violation” of the First Am... 081
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Democrats debate the party’s future direction www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comLeftists make waves and Trump flexes muscles: US primary season takeawaysCandidates have been selected for November’s midterms – have Republicans and Democrats made the right choices? 1177
Reposted by Luna PastelAuntBunny @auntbunny.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Elizabeth Warren is a fighter. I volunteered for her during her presidential run. She is smart as a whip, and always fighting for the consumer. It will be interesting to see what happens now. 296118642846
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Ministry of Finance Debt Action www.google.com/goto?url=CAE...google.comHeadlines for September 10, 2026Trump Predicts Iran War and High Fuel Prices Will Last Until November; Houthis Seize Red Sea Port City Near Bab al-Mandab Strait; Investors Ditch U.S. Treasuries, Sending U.S. Bond Yields to Highest L... 084
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Changes may also occur in the House of Representatives www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...reuters.comUS House races to watch in the 2026 midterm electionsOnly about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats neede... 1104
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The Trump administration has once again appealed to the Supreme Court, attempting to tighten restrictions on mail-in ballots www.theguardian.com/internationaltheguardian.comLatest news, sport and opinion from the GuardianLatest international news, sport and comment from the Guardian 262
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 05/09/2026As the midterm elections draw near, the Democratic Party hopes to regain control of Congress and has made economic pressure, healthcare policies and government regulation its key issues. apnews.com/article/hous...apnews.comDemocrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being testedBeginning on Day One, Democrats say they plan to “hold the crooks accountable” and work on legislation to lower the high costs of living That’s the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has ... 195
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 03/09/2026How does the Democratic Party deal with the dispute between the progressive and moderate factions within its Party? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...washingtonpost.comAnalysis | Democrats’ battle over establishment figures heads to New HampshireAfter Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey triumphed in the Democratic Senate primary, it's off to the Granite State. 392
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Freedom of speech has once again become a political topic www.democracynow.org/2026/8/31/he...democracynow.orgHeadlines for August 31, 2026U.S. Forces Target Iranian Launchers; Iran Retaliates Against U.S. Military Targets in the Region; U.S. Strikes Deal to Control 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Oil; Death Toll in Nepal-Tibet Floods S... 0174
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Elections and voting rights remain important issues www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...brennancenter.orgThe SAVE Act and the Election Power GrabThe revived bill is a serious threat to voting rights. 23110
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Trump's approval rating remains low. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...reuters.comTrump's approval holds at record low as US support for Iran war falls, Reuters Ipsos poll findsA Reuters/Ipsos poll showed just 31% of Americans support military action against Iran. 44112
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The South Carolina Republican primary shows Trump's influence apnews.com/article/8457...apnews.comThe Latest: Trump is in South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP Senate runoffPresident Donald Trump is in South Carolina on Friday making a last-minute appeal for Sen. Darline Graham, his chosen candidate to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Voters will decide... 1162
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Iran sanctions policy continues to expand apnews.com/article/iran...apnews.comTrump's 'economic D-Day' threats become warnings for countries to sever financial ties with IranTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Iran. At a news conference Monday, he also warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever t... 1121
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Don't just doomscroll on social media—convert that energy into action. Suburban districts in states like California and New York will decide who controls the House. Find a swing district near you and get to work. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...nbcnews.comDemocrats work to transcend weak party brand by exploiting Trump's problemsRepublicans want to sell the unpopular "big beautiful bill" during the August congressional recess, while Democrats are working on their big brand problem. 15727
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 04/08/2026While bombs continue to fall on civilians in Gaza, global stability hangs in the balance. True strength means compelling complete ceasefires and building a coalition for peace, not threatening more catastrophic strikes. www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...aljazeera.comIran war updates: Trump says talks ongoing, says ‘last chance’ for a dealThese were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel's attacks on Gaza and Lebanon from August 3, 2026. 13814
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The GOP’s so-called "SAVE Act" does nothing but make it harder for legal, eligible Americans to cast a ballot. House Democrats are a firm NO on voter suppression. 36827
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Climate change is not an "opinion," but a reality happening every day 🌊 Supporting the transition to clean energy is not only about protecting our planet, but also about creating millions of high-paying green jobs. Let's take action! #ClimateAction #GreenJobs 14313
Luna Pastel @velvetochre.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Trump's domineering attitude towards allies at the NATO summit, even reiterating his intention to "buy Greenland," is utterly damaging our international credibility. When will we return to constructive dialogue? www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-f...theguardian.comUS foreign policy | The GuardianLatest news, sport, business, comment, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice 1124