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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 1h

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 2h

Democrats swept closely watched races across the country in the first electoral test of President Donald Trump's second term.

Here's a closer look at what was at stake in each election:

Democrats sweep 2025 elections: Results show wins in NYC, Virginia, New Jersey, California

Did Prop. 50 pass in California? Who won the governor race in New Jersey? See results and analysis as Democrats sweep off-year elections.

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 1h

Right-wingers have often complained about former President Biden's use of autopen, a common practice of all Presidents, to sign pardons.

But at least Biden hasn't said that he doesn't know who he pardoned.
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'I don't know who he is,' says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon

The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 2h

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World Central Kitchen feeds furloughed feds as food insecurity concerns grow

José Andrés’ nonprofit is giving away meals in Navy Yard as food banks scramble to meet increased need.

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 3h

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Putin tells officials to submit plans for possibly resuming nuclear tests after Trump's remarks

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials on Wednesday to submit proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests in response to President Donald Trump’s statements last week that appeare...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Ogles too

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 15h

BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.

Follow AP for live updates.

Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power

One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Who could have foreseen after everything that went down Nov 2020-Jan 2021 that if we put this guy back in power we would never have another normal election while he was president? Voters in Nov 2024 took a blowtorch to American democracy.

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 11h

An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid FOID cards and concealed carry licenses.
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Black gun owners in Chicago charged with felonies despite valid FOIDs, CCLs

YouTube video by CBS Chicago

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 2d

#ResisterVic He's not wrong. #CallOutRacism
DEI, is NOT racism.
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Racism: A White People Problem #resistance #racism

YouTube video by Resistor Vic

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 2d

🤣🤣🤣 It's #tRump economic "policies"...tariffs, the big ugly [beautiful] bill, etc, that are causing high interest rates.

Reuters @reuters.com · 3d

Bessent says high US interest rates may have caused housing recession reut.rs/4oOW7wG

Bessent says high US interest rates may have caused housing recession

Parts of the U.S. economy, particularly housing, may already be in recession because of high interest rates, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday, repeating his call for the Federal Reserve to accelerate rate cuts.

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💙 DebbyR Freedom & Democracy Lover #Angret @capecoddebby.bsky.social · 3d

And in Nazi Germany Jews had to carry papers and wear the Star of David in their clothing.

Then you all know what happened.

Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 4d

There was a time in our history when Black people had to carry freedom documents to prove their status. Today, Latinos are going through the same thing. Just wanted to put this out there for the Latinos for Trump.

Congratulations, y'all Black now.

Next time, listen to us.🔥☕️

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor would not have been stripped of "Prince" if the Epstein Files were fiction written by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, James Comey, John Brennen, and various unnamed people in the Biden administration, as guilty Donald stupidly--and desperately--claims.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

I don't resent poor people who use food stamps to buy another soft drink.

I resent rich people who take away the funds for food stamps to buy another yacht.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 2d

‘Beyond Pathetic!’ Kash Patel Trashes Report He Used an FBI Jet to Watch His ‘Country Music Sensation’ Girlfriend Perform

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Kash Patel Rages Against Criticism Of His Use of an FBI Jet to Watch His 'Country Music Sensation' Girlfriend Perform

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 3d

Jeff Bezos’ wealth grew by $24 billion *yesterday.*

Meanwhile, the VA now is asking for donations so veterans can *eat.*

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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 4d

How did @propublica.org reporter @ericumansky.bsky.social learn that the Trump administration had just gone ahead and made it significantly harder for male vets with breast cancer to get coverage? This crucial info was not made public. Read his 🧵 for the details👇

Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 4d

One night recently, I got a Signal message

Would I be interested in seeing an internal Trump admin memo?

I said yes (duh). Then, I couldn’t believe what I was looking at.

The memo shows how the VA is making access to health coverage header for just one group:

Male vets w/ breast cancer….

Excerpt of a Department of Veterans Affairs Memorandum dated June 15, 2025. It's addressed to the Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits, and the subject is "Amend Presumption for Male Breast Cancer."

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 3d

The Trump admin. has justified cuts on fiscal grounds: The federal budget deficit is massive; the Social Security retirement system could soon become insolvent.

But the disability program is paid for, via payroll taxes, by its own trust fund, separate from the one for the retirement program.

Red State Workers Could Lose Out on Disability Benefits as Trump Administration Rewrites Eligibility Rules

Planned changes to Social Security’s disability program could leave hundreds of thousands of older blue-collar workers ineligible for aid. These changes would fall disproportionately on some of Presid...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 3d

We found the FDA quietly allowed banned overseas factories to send certain drugs to the U.S.

In a recent report, two senators criticized the agency for failing to notify Congress about the practice, calling it a “failure” to “protect public health.”

Senators Propose Sweeping Changes to Generic Drug Oversight

Citing a ProPublica investigation, lawmakers are calling on the FDA to conduct more drug testing and to alert hospitals and other purchasers when foreign manufacturers with safety failures are given a...

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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 3d

If you see any business owners belittling SNAP recipients for accepting government money to get through tough times, maybe look them up on @propublica.org's PPP Loan Tracker to see if they got any of the $793B in bailout money (96% of which was forgiven)

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Tracking PPP: Search Every Company Approved for Federal Loans - ProPublica

As part of the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal government has provided hundreds of billions in financial support to banks to make low-interest loans to companies and nonprofit organizations i...

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 3d

SSDI benefits got easier to qualify for, age 50 & up. Trump would end that.
Trump says injured laborers have more access to technology, more nonphysical job options. Millions,in states that voted tRump,will find it more difficult to qualify for disability benefits.
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Red State Workers Could Lose Out on Disability Benefits as Trump Administration Rewrites Eligibility Rules

Planned changes to Social Security’s disability program could leave hundreds of thousands of older blue-collar workers ineligible for aid. These changes would fall disproportionately on some of Presid...

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 3d

Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama this week weighed in on the consequences of the government shutdown, and in doing so said '..a lot of young men that are on SNAP should be working,' The Morning Joe panel reacts. #ResistRightwingStupidity #Resist
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'Let that sink in': Joe stunned by Sen. Tuberville's comments on SNAP and 'young men'

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs.

Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.

Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.

Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 5d

The incident, which was captured on video and obtained by Denver7 Thursday, shows a federal agent taking a woman’s cell phone from her hands and throwing it away before grabbing her by the neck and throwing her to the ground.
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CBI investigating fight between federal agent, protester after woman thrown to the ground at Durango protest

CBI will look into the actions of a federal agent who threw a woman to the ground as she was protesting an ICE operation in southwestern Colorado early Tuesday morning.

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Lilbit @lilbitwarrior.bsky.social · 6d

MAGA says, “I didn’t vote for this.” Yes, You voted for rape, sexual assault, felony charges, tax fraud, Epstein Island connections, stealing from cancer charities, white supremacy, and mocking the disabled. You didn’t care who it hurt,you just wanted to “own the libs.”
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