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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Never in the history of the US has any president openly and repeatedly called for the investigation, arrest & prosecution of his political opponents. While many continue to shrug these things off and normalize them, I will never stop pointing out that this is what autocrats do.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2d

Breaking on MSNBC:

Two federal prosecutors have been placed on leave at the direction of the White House after filing a sentencing memo seeking 27 months in prison for a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who brought illegal guns and ammunition to President Obama's house in 2023.

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Raging Moderates @ragingmoderates.bsky.social · 2d

With just a week until Election Day, Scott and Jessica break down the races shaping the final stretch — from Andrew Cuomo’s last-minute unlikely comeback bid in New York City to Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill testing whether moderation still wins in purple America.

Watch here 👇🏽

Why Politicians Are Launching Podcasts Ahead of 2028

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 2d

Not a moment too soon. And I'm sure they've put a ton of effort into assuring that kids can't get around it. Thanks, I'll be here all week. Tip your servers.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 4d

May I present a former clerk to Justice Gorsuch.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5d

Sen. Paul is right. These are murders.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Rand Paul on Trump's strikes on boats: "I would call them extrajudicial killings. This is akin to what China does, what Iran does with drug dealers -- they summarily execute people without presenting evidence to the public. So it's wrong."

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 6d

I could not be prouder that my law firm is currently litigating 60 voting, election and redistricting cases in 30 states. Even as large law firms bow down, we continue to fight for democracy every single day.

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 6d

I’m only posting this as a reminder that public corruption must now be run through the states, since the pardon power does not apply to state courts.

therealfinancecharg 🏳️‍🌈✊🏿🇺🇦🇻🇪🇨🇺 @financecharg.bsky.social · 7d

Checkmate!

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Katie Harbath @katieharbath.bsky.social · 7d

I didn’t plan to break news. I just looked out the window.

I was flying out of DCA and saw the East Wing being demolished. I took a photo, posted it, and by the time I landed, it was on CNN.

It's wild how fast one moment can move — and how something so ordinary can make the world pay attention.

From Seat 1D to CNN: My Viral White House Photo

What a last-minute upgrade and a quick instinct taught me about transparency, timing, and the power of noticing.

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 6d

All of us need to pay attention when corruption is running rampant. You did the work of Congress; thanks.

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 7d

As a former NYCer, I am saddened by the terrible options that NYCers face: a corrupt former governor, a right wing quack, and a far left assemblyman. Ugh.

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 8d

ABC News pulled the satellite imagery of the White House comparing Sept. 26 to today.

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Satellite view of the White House showing an image on the left where the East Wing is still standing and an image on the right where it's completely demolished

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 8d

Mike Johnson doesn't know sh*t

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 7d

Too late.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 7d

Over the past week, the president said the DOJ should pay him a quarter billion dollars, bulldozed half the White House to build himself a gaudy ballroom, bragged about murdering civilians in international waters, pardoned some more criminals, directed federal prosecutors to indict his opponents ...

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 8d

Because the customers want their products/services more than they want the White House or dislike Trump, and paying off Trump is good business in a country that increasingly tolerates, and even encourages, corruption. Next question?

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 8d

Because the customers want their products/services more than they want the White House or dislike Trump, and paying off Trump is good business in a country that increasingly tolerates, and even encourages, corruption. Next question?

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 8d

Will this garish monstrosity to Trump’s corruption be used by the next occupant? We should already be planning its demolition, because it will be a monument to greed, self-dealing, corruption, and excess.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9d

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9d

Trump demanding $230 million from the DOJ, that he controls, is a shakedown of the American taxpayers so that Trump can line his own pockets.

“There’s a government shutdown happening right now across the street, and on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, they’re tearing down the East Wing.”

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David S. Levine @davidslevine.bsky.social · 9d

This is insane. And corruption. And what happens in declining countries and those that are already unstable. Call your GOP Senators tomorrow and demand for them to do their jobs. For once.

Trump says he ‘could be’ seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department — CNN

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he “could be” seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department as compensation for past investigations into him, though he professed to have little knowled...

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 15d

In this northern Idaho bar, three portraits sit above the mantle: KKK grand wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest, Turner Diaries author William Luther Pierce, and Charlie Kirk. But this week, they’re adding a fourth: Qatari emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 14d

The media needs to move on from College Republicans repeatedly praising Hitler and genocide in their private messages. Here's why no one should vote for Democrats on account of leftists saying "defund the police" five years ago.

by J.D. Vance

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 13d

Do your thing and have fun, No Kings people. Just show a little civility to the rest of us who will be on our way to yoga, pilates, or brunch.

by Megan McArdle

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 12d

Liberals say that Trump has turned our democracy into a fascist dictatorship. They're wrong—he's turned our republic into a fascist dictatorship.

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