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BERNIE ON THE *DEAL* with Centrist Dems: “That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.”
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
BERNIE ON THE *DEAL* with Centrist Dems: “That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.”
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President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. https://to.pbs.org/43JfaR9
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
The request Monday is the latest in a legal fight over how the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries should proceed during the government shutdown.
www.pbs.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. https://to.pbs.org/43JfaR9
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“These days, Kennedy is in the Cabinet. From Washington, D.C., Hines seems to be a full-time political spouse and is more comfortable wading into the vaccine debate.”
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Does Cheryl Hines share husband RFK Jr.’s vaccine views? Now we know the answer.
The actress finally steps out as first lady of the anti-vaccine movement.
www.msnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“These days, Kennedy is in the Cabinet. From Washington, D.C., Hines seems to be a full-time political spouse and is more comfortable wading into the vaccine debate.”
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News coverage of this has focused on the pardon of those involved in the fake electors plot.
But the pardon also extends to key figures who participated in the unauthorized breach of voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia
My reporting on the breach: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what...
But the pardon also extends to key figures who participated in the unauthorized breach of voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia
My reporting on the breach: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what...
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
News coverage of this has focused on the pardon of those involved in the fake electors plot.
But the pardon also extends to key figures who participated in the unauthorized breach of voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia
My reporting on the breach: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what...
But the pardon also extends to key figures who participated in the unauthorized breach of voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia
My reporting on the breach: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what...
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Rep. Adrian Smith R-NE ignores Democrats on the floor and adjourns the House until Wednesday. Adelita Grijalva was elected on Sept. 23 and still has not been sworn into office. It may finally happen later this week.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Rep. Adrian Smith R-NE ignores Democrats on the floor and adjourns the House until Wednesday. Adelita Grijalva was elected on Sept. 23 and still has not been sworn into office. It may finally happen later this week.
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Brazil’s President Lula has been relentlessly upbeat about hosting COP30. But international enthusiasm for this fight is fading.
This Week’s U.N. Climate Conference Is a Depressing Sign of the Times
Brazil’s President Lula has been relentlessly upbeat about hosting COP30. But international enthusiasm for this fight is fading.
newrepublic.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Brazil’s President Lula has been relentlessly upbeat about hosting COP30. But international enthusiasm for this fight is fading.
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Reposting with definitions:
“Required to,” “under the law,” etc., mean “when we have a government that’s operating within the law”
“Giglio concerns” refers to a SCOTUS case involving evidence disclosure and witness credibility.
“Required to,” “under the law,” etc., mean “when we have a government that’s operating within the law”
“Giglio concerns” refers to a SCOTUS case involving evidence disclosure and witness credibility.
Federal LEOs MUST file reports on every last use-of-force instance. For example: If an ICE agent fires 5 pepper balls at a crowd, they must not only articulate why they needed to use force, they must ALSO explain every single pepper ball.
So basically, each pepper ball gets its own report.
So basically, each pepper ball gets its own report.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Reposting with definitions:
“Required to,” “under the law,” etc., mean “when we have a government that’s operating within the law”
“Giglio concerns” refers to a SCOTUS case involving evidence disclosure and witness credibility.
“Required to,” “under the law,” etc., mean “when we have a government that’s operating within the law”
“Giglio concerns” refers to a SCOTUS case involving evidence disclosure and witness credibility.
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GOP operatives (including two Trump pollsters) have long called for reinstituting the ACA credits, warning that the GOP is on track to pay a “political penalty” for its actions.
As Jeffries points out, the largest percentage of voters who make use of the enhanced ACA tax credits are Republicans.
As Jeffries points out, the largest percentage of voters who make use of the enhanced ACA tax credits are Republicans.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
GOP operatives (including two Trump pollsters) have long called for reinstituting the ACA credits, warning that the GOP is on track to pay a “political penalty” for its actions.
As Jeffries points out, the largest percentage of voters who make use of the enhanced ACA tax credits are Republicans.
As Jeffries points out, the largest percentage of voters who make use of the enhanced ACA tax credits are Republicans.
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Call. Your mom, sister, aunts, and daughters beg you.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REFUSE TO CALL SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN….
NATIONAL ABORTION BAN IS IN THE BILL
NATIONAL ABORTION BAN IS IN THE BILL
'Not On My Watch!': Ron Wyden Sounds Alarm Over Alleged GOP Nationwide Abortion Ban Plan
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Call. Your mom, sister, aunts, and daughters beg you.
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OPINION by @hayesbrown.bsky.social:
“The gauzy patina of separation between the president’s day job and his side hustles has grown thinner over the course of this year.”
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“The gauzy patina of separation between the president’s day job and his side hustles has grown thinner over the course of this year.”
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Trump found yet another distasteful way to profit from the presidency
Coast Guard members were given the opportunity to line the commander-in-chief's pockets directly by purchasing his branded alcohol.
www.msnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
OPINION by @hayesbrown.bsky.social:
“The gauzy patina of separation between the president’s day job and his side hustles has grown thinner over the course of this year.”
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“The gauzy patina of separation between the president’s day job and his side hustles has grown thinner over the course of this year.”
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I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
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I just checked Kaine's largest donors and Altria (Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Parliament, etc) is pretty damn high on that list.
Kaine on why he thinks just getting a vote on healthcare is a win: "We're the minority party, but everybody will get to see who is standing for them when it comes to lowering their healthcare costs"
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I just checked Kaine's largest donors and Altria (Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Parliament, etc) is pretty damn high on that list.
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Americans can’t afford this deal.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Americans can’t afford this deal.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan.
A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.
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Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
@smerconish.bsky.social Yass does not believe in the Department of Education or Public Eduvation.
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
@smerconish.bsky.social Yass does not believe in the Department of Education or Public Eduvation.
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JUST IN: Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to move forward with a package that would reopen the federal government.
Senate votes to move forward with deal to end government shutdown
It is a procedural, but critical vote.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
JUST IN: Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to move forward with a package that would reopen the federal government.
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From US enemy to ally? Why ex-jihadist Syrian president's meeting with Trump is a really big deal
From US enemy to ally? Why ex-jihadist Syrian president's meeting with Trump is a really big deal
It is a moment few could have imagined just a few years ago but the Syrian president, Ahmed al Sharaa, has arrived in Washington for a landmark series of meetings, which will culminate in a face-to-face with Donald Trump at the White House.
news.sky.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
From US enemy to ally? Why ex-jihadist Syrian president's meeting with Trump is a really big deal
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The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many …
www.chicagotribune.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.
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The Senate was voting Sunday on whether to move forward on compromise legislation that would end the 40-day government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without an extension of health care subsidies — angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
Senate advancing bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats strike deal
The Senate was voting Sunday night on whether to move forward on compromise legislation that would end the 40-day government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a…
trib.al
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The Senate was voting Sunday on whether to move forward on compromise legislation that would end the 40-day government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without an extension of health care subsidies — angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
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Emergency responders were hoping to use an underwater drone Sunday to reach a miner trapped deep inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine, authorities said.
A flood inside a coal mine in West Virginia has trapped a coal miner inside | CNN
Emergency responders were hoping to use an underwater drone Sunday to reach a miner trapped deep inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine, authorities said.
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Emergency responders were hoping to use an underwater drone Sunday to reach a miner trapped deep inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine, authorities said.
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Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.
Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here's why and how
Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.
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Three CFPB probes into companies backed by billionaire Marc Andreessen have been halted as bureau investigations have ground to a halt, including inquiries into the popular cash advance app EarnIn and Point Digital Finance, a provider of so-called alternative mortgages.
Tech Billionaire Marc Andreessen Bet Big on Trump. It’s Paying Off for Silicon Valley.
The Trump administration’s gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been good for venture capitalists like Andreessen, who previously accused the agency of “terrorizing” fintech startup...
www.propublica.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Three CFPB probes into companies backed by billionaire Marc Andreessen have been halted as bureau investigations have ground to a halt, including inquiries into the popular cash advance app EarnIn and Point Digital Finance, a provider of so-called alternative mortgages.
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South Asia is one of the most water-stressed regions in the world. We explain what countries could do to ward off outright conflict
South Asia’s water wars
Climate change and rising energy demand could worsen conflict over rivers
econ.st
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
South Asia is one of the most water-stressed regions in the world. We explain what countries could do to ward off outright conflict
Do not think we the people will support, campaign for, donate to anyone who votes in favor of what you are allegedly working on
We will find other candidates.
We will find other candidates.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Do not think we the people will support, campaign for, donate to anyone who votes in favor of what you are allegedly working on
We will find other candidates.
We will find other candidates.
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quicken my pulse
a fire burning through my core
with sparks that linger
#Photography Bernard Doucette
@bdoucette.bsky.social
a fire burning through my core
with sparks that linger
#Photography Bernard Doucette
@bdoucette.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
quicken my pulse
a fire burning through my core
with sparks that linger
#Photography Bernard Doucette
@bdoucette.bsky.social
a fire burning through my core
with sparks that linger
#Photography Bernard Doucette
@bdoucette.bsky.social