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Day 1745: "We’re not going to make everyone drop dead."

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Day 1745 – Oct. 30, 2025

✨ "We’re not going to make everyone drop dead."

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WTF just happened today?

⚡️ Day 1745: "We’re not going to make everyone drop dead."

whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/10/30/d...

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✨ Seven years ago today: Shooter armed with a semiauto rifle killed 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue, Trump argues an armed guard would have stopped him, Ex-synagogue president labels Trump a purveyor of hate speech. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2018/10/29/d...

Day 648

Purveyor of hate speech.

“Extremely, extremely, extremely disturbing.”

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Six years ago today: House Democrats push impeachment resolution, NSC Ukraine expert objects twice and contradicts EU ambassador, Judiciary panel seeks urgent Mueller grand jury access. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2019/10/29/d...

Day 1013

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✨ Five years ago today: SCOTUS extends mail-in ballot deadlines in PA and NC, States lack federal funding to prepare vaccine distribution sites, U.S. economy is about 3.5% smaller than pre-pandemic. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2020/10/29/d...

“Defeat despair and inspire hope.”

“The world wonders whether we can function.”

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Four years ago today: Supreme Court weighs EPA limits on power-plant emissions, FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5 to 11, House Democrats postpone vote on Senate-approved infrastructure bill. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2021/10/29/d...

Day 283

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Last year today: Harris challenges Americans to turn the page on Trump at the Ellipse, Court blocks RFK Jr. from removing his name from ballots in MI and WI, Bannon is released from prison. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2024/10/29/d...

“Turn the page.”

“Whether people like that or not, that’s what we’re doing.”

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Yesterday's news today: 25 states and DC sue Trump over halted food stamp payments, Federal judge blocks firings of federal workers, Trump threatens to deploy National Guard into U.S. cities. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/10/28/d...

Day 1743

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WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Seven years ago today: Shooter armed with a semiauto rifle killed 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue, Trump argues an armed guard would have stopped him, Ex-synagogue president labels Trump a purveyor of hate speech. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2018/10/29/d...

Day 648

Purveyor of hate speech.

“Extremely, extremely, extremely disturbing.”

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Six years ago today: House Democrats push impeachment resolution, NSC Ukraine expert objects twice and contradicts EU ambassador, Judiciary panel seeks urgent Mueller grand jury access. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2019/10/29/d...

Day 1013

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Five years ago today: SCOTUS extends mail-in ballot deadlines in PA and NC, States lack federal funding to prepare vaccine distribution sites, U.S. economy is about 3.5% smaller than pre-pandemic. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2020/10/29/d...

“Defeat despair and inspire hope.”

“The world wonders whether we can function.”

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Four years ago today: Supreme Court weighs EPA limits on power-plant emissions, FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5 to 11, House Democrats postpone vote on Senate-approved infrastructure bill. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2021/10/29/d...

Day 283

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Last year today: Harris challenges Americans to turn the page on Trump at the Ellipse, Court blocks RFK Jr. from removing his name from ballots in MI and WI, Bannon is released from prison. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2024/10/29/d...

“Turn the page.”

“Whether people like that or not, that’s what we’re doing.”

WTF Just Happened Today? @wtfjht.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Yesterday's news today: 25 states and DC sue Trump over halted food stamp payments, Federal judge blocks firings of federal workers, Trump threatens to deploy National Guard into U.S. cities. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/10/28/d...

Day 1743