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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 12h

The con worked, until it didn’t?

ROGAN: “I really thought they were just going to go after the criminals… I really thought there was enough gang members.”

ME: He still doesn’t get it. That’s what Trump wanted everyone to believe. They’re not even trying to go after “the criminals”.

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 12h

Kris Mayes, Arizona Attorney General has given Speaker Johnson till tomorrow to give date when Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in

If he refuses a JUDGE CAN SWEAR HER IN
ENOUGH
BRING ON THE LAW SUIT

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h

The CFPB is one of the most staunch financial watchdogs for the American people.

The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.

It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!

Reuters @reuters.com · 20h

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI — PELOSI: “Shut up. I did not refuse the National Guard. The President didn’t send it. Why are you coming here with Republican talking points as if you’re a serious journalist?”

(The unserious questioner is Alison Steinberg, who works for Mike Lindell — the my pillow guy)

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Daisy D ✌️💙🇺🇸🇺🇦 @daisyd.bsky.social · 11h

And THAT’s how it’s done 👏💪💙

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI — PELOSI: “Shut up. I did not refuse the National Guard. The President didn’t send it. Why are you coming here with Republican talking points as if you’re a serious journalist?”

(The unserious questioner is Alison Steinberg, who works for Mike Lindell — the my pillow guy)

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 11h

While Trump plays trade war like he’s holding all the cards, our executives are coming back from China terrified.

They’re walking through “dark factories” where robots run the show so efficiently the lights don’t even need to be on.

One exec saw a plant pumping out phones with zero human workers.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10h

We can’t pay air traffic controllers during the shutdown, making us less safe, but we can send $40 billion to bail out Argentina.

Make it make sense.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 14h

Andrew, we're voting you off the island and back to the suburbs.

Our new ad just aired during Survivor.

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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 15h

Come hang out with my sister and me at 5 PM PT for the premiere of our podcast! We'll be answering questions and comments LIVE in the comment section. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L7Q...

Donna Mills on Hollywood, Knots Landing and Staying Timeless

YouTube video by 2 Bitches From Texas Podcast

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 16h

NEW: No Kings is this Saturday, and here are my tips for how to mitigate anxiety in large crowds. Feel free to share! youtu.be/nxpkVk9TGgQ?...

NO KINGS! Tips for Protesting with PTS and Anxiety

YouTube video by MSW Media

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 21h

Here's how differently-abled and disabled folks can join No Kings 2: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS for Differently-Abled and Disabled Friends · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Darrin Hall @darrinhall15.bsky.social · 13h

Maybe some of those fat generals have some tea to spill.

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Larry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 17h

The national press corps walked out of the Pentagon today rather than capitulate

It's time for the press to go hard exposing Pete Hegseth and dig deep into grift & corruption at the Pentagon

www.wsj.com/business/med...

Major Media Outlets Rebuff New Pentagon Press Policy

The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CNN are among the outlets that have said they won’t sign a new Defense Department media policy.

www.wsj.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 17h

On the Charlie Kirk show, Vought said federal firings could hit “north of 10,000” during the shutdown.

Companies lay people off to survive. This is different. He sounded like he’s enjoying the chance to fast-track his agenda. This isn’t about saving money, it’s about sabotaging the government.

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Darrin Hall @darrinhall15.bsky.social · 13h

Democracy dies in darkness.

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 17h

🚨 BREAKING News: The Pentagon just revoked press badges from nearly every major U.S. media outlet after journalists refused to sign a new policy threatening to criminalize national security reporting.

The Pentagon Press Association calls it:
“A dark day for press freedom.”

STATEMENT FROM THE PENTAGON PRESS ASSOCIATION:

"TODAY, THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONFISCATED THE BADGES OF THE PENTAGON REPORTERS FROM VIRTUALLY EVERY MAJOR MEDIA ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA. IT DID THIS BECAUSE REPORTERS WOULD NOT SIGN ONTO A NEW MEDIA POLICY OVER ITS IMPLICIT THREAT OF CRIMINALIZING NATIONAL SECURITY REPORTING AND EXPOSING THOSE WHO SIGN IT TO POTENTIAL PROSECUTION.

"THE PENTAGON PRESS ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS ARE STILL COMMITTED TO REPORTING ON THE U.S. MILITARY. BUT MAKE NO MISTAKE, TODAY, OCT. 15, 2025 IS A DARK DAY FOR PRESS FREEDOM THAT RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT A WEAKENING U.S. COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY IN
GOVERNANCE, TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE PENTAGON AND TO FREE SPEECH FOR ALL."

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16h

JFC! What will it take?

I can’t believe Trump just promised Argentina another $20 billion, bringing the total to $40 billion.

American farmers better be paying attention and rethink their unwavering support for the man.

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 16h

For her birthday, it'd be awesome if she could get a follow.

Analisa Swan is the most generous & hardworking Democrat I know.

She even knocked on doors asking voters to vote YES ON PROP 50 on her birthday!

And I've canvassed with @analisaswan.bsky.social before, she's an amazing canvasser!

Analisa Swan (she/her) @analisaswan.bsky.social · 23h

I dedicated my birthday to GOTV for YES ON PROP 50! It was a joy joining the Tri Counties Dem Club, @cademocrats.bsky.social, @lademocrats.bsky.social, & @grassrootsdemhq.bsky.social to canvass voters in Diamond Bar, CA! The canvass featured LACDP Chair Mark Ramos & LA Supv. @hildasolis.bsky.social!

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 15h

"Tu sei Bella " " Fregarti"
"Vaffanculo" (Italian take a guess)

She is 85 years fierce
This is how it's done
I love you Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi

This woman reporter
Seriously "stogots` "

She wasn't authorized to call up the guard

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 15h

Feds, attorneys spar over 15-year-old detained by U.S. immigration officers.

The incident sparked fresh controversy over immigration enforcement tactics in Chicago.

www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/f...

Feds, attorneys spar over 15-year-old detained by U.S. immigration officers

Family is calling for an investigation into the detention of a teen by federal agents in East Chicago on Tuesday, with DHS arguing it acted within the law.

www.nbcchicago.com

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 15h

Federal workers describe how the shutdown is upending their jobs and daily lives. | PBS Newshour youtu.be/67PVbcId87M

Federal workers describe how the shutdown is upending their jobs and daily lives

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 15h

Top Cook County judge bars civil arrests at courthouses, citing chilling effect. Cook County public defender’s office & legal aid orgs had sought the move, saying they had clients who were avoiding court out of fear of being detained by federal immigration authorities. | Chicago Sun Times

Top Cook County judge bars civil arrests at courthouses, citing chilling effect

The Cook County public defender’s office and legal aid organizations had sought the move, saying they had clients who were avoiding court out of fear of being detained by federal immigration authoriti...

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 15h

Federal judge extends restraining order blocking National Guard deployments in Portland by another 2 weeks.

Judge Karin Immergut held a hearing on the temporary restraining order by phone Wednesday morning.

www.kgw.com/article/news...

Federal judge extends restraining order blocking National Guard deployments in Portland by another 2 weeks

Judge Karin Immergut held a hearing on the temporary restraining order by phone Wednesday morning.

www.kgw.com

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 15h

Melting ‘democracy' ice sculpture displayed on National Mall.

“I hope that people see this and are inspired to get to work and save our democracy,” one of the artists who created it said.

www.nbcwashington.com/news/politic...

Melting ‘democracy' ice sculpture displayed on National Mall

An ice sculpture of the word ‘democracy’ melted on the National Mall as a symbol of recent government changes and what the artists view as an expansion of the executive branch.

www.nbcwashington.com

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 15h

Video of Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown not airing at DC-area airports.

www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...

Video of Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown not airing at DC-area airports

A controversial video showing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown is not airing at airports in the D.C. area. The video was not on display near TSA li...

www.nbcwashington.com

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