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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes threatened legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

"Arizona's right to a full delegation, and the right of the residents of CD 7 to representation from the person they recently voted for, are not up for debate."

Arizona attorney general threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva

The Democrat accused Johnson of playing “political games” by delaying the swearing-in ceremony.

www.politico.com

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

NEW via NYT:

A U.S. attorney and his deputy were removed after telling top DOJ officials they don't believe criminal charges are warranted from a new Kash Patel-backed investigation seeking to discredit the FBI's earlier Russia investigation that looked into Trump. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out After Clashes Over How to Handle Russia Inquiry

www.nytimes.com

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Annette Yancey Allgood @ayallgood.bsky.social · 2h

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

In the same event:

* Kash Patel claims the Justice Department is no longer weaponized

* Donald Trump calls Jack Smith a 'deranged criminal' and says he hopes Andrew Weissmann gets looked into

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

In the same event:

* Kash Patel claims the Justice Department is no longer weaponized

* Donald Trump calls Jack Smith a 'deranged criminal' and says he hopes Andrew Weissmann gets looked into

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 22h

A Florida judge has temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for Trump's future presidential library.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 10h

The Trump admin is preparing sweeping changes at the IRS that would allow the agency to pursue criminal inquiries of left-leaning groups more easily.

A senior IRS official involved in the effort has drawn up a list of potential targets that includes major Democratic donors.

Exclusive | Trump Team Plans IRS Overhaul to Enable Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups

The effort would install a Trump ally at the IRS’s criminal unit who has drawn up a list of investigative targets.

www.wsj.com

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 8h

CHICAGO (AP) — Judge says she will require immigration agents in Chicago area to wear body cameras after turbulent protests.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 6h

The Trump admin plans to shift terrorism prevention funding from Democratic-led states toward those led by Republicans.

12 Democratic-led states are suing to block the cuts — alleging that Trump is trying to punish them for not cooperating with federal immigration agents.

www.reuters.com

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 5h

JD Vance is refusing to condemn racist and antisemitic messages from Republican groups and Trump's press secretary is saying the Democratic Party is filled with "Hamas terrorists" and "violent criminals."

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Annette Yancey Allgood @ayallgood.bsky.social · 2h

Thank God.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 4h

Reuters: US APPEALS COURT WON’T ALLOW DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN ILLINOIS PENDING APPEAL

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 3h

The 26-page indictment charges Bolton with 18 counts related to the retention and transmission of national defense information.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING:

Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been indicted by a federal grand jury.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 4h

Oh. Huh. Hm.

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

www.nytimes.com

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Chai Komanduri @chaikomanduri.bsky.social · 22h

When Schumer defends norms, he comes across as defending a status quo that he has known his whole career. When @petebuttigieg.bsky.social or @aoc.bsky.social defend those things, they are making an argument about a future they would like to see. For us to win we need to be the party of change.

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 15h

America is now the world’s longest-running episode of “Jackass: Oval Office Edition.”

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 11h

An important message to the people of New York City.

More information at zohranfornyc.com/birthday

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 9h

🚨BREAKING: New York Court of Appeals UNANIMOUSLY UPHOLDS state law moving most county and town elections to even-numbered years. By aligning them with state and federal elections, it will boost voter turnout.

Another victory for voters and defeat for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-yo...

🚨 Onondaga County v. New York

Learn more.

www.democracydocket.com

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Annette Yancey Allgood @ayallgood.bsky.social · 3h

Liar.

Annette Yancey Allgood @ayallgood.bsky.social · 3h

@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
DO. NOT. BEND.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9h

Translation: If Dems vote for the CR, Thune will allow a vote on extending ACA subsidies then Mike Johnson will kill that in the House.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 8h

Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally.

Print it.

Put it in a frame.

Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 6h

The "ceasefire" does not seem to be going great

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 23h

ABOLISH ICE and EXPAND THE SUPREME COURT should be mainstream Democratic promises and talking points.

But timidity and civility will rule the day and screw the rest of us and this country in the end.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 5h

"Trust us, bro."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

KEILAR: If you don't deal with these subsidies, many many people are going to see their costs increase

HARIODOPOLOS: We are willing to have the debate

KEILAR: You're not in session! How can you debate if you're not in session?

HARIODOPOLOS: All they have to do is open the government

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Mike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 5h

Multiple “sources” are telling Fox News the swastika in a GOP staffer’s office was just an optical illusion. That’s how fucking stupid they think we are.

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