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Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Eduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 15h

South Carolina measles outbreak rises as schools with low vaccination see new cases

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South Carolina measles outbreak rises as schools with low vaccination see new cases

One charter school in South Carolina's Upstate region had an immunization rate at just 17%, according to state health data.

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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 4d

In the week ahead Judge Xinis may order well Abrego Garcia's release (triggering immediate emergency appeals). To see why, here's my live account for @lawfaremedia.org of Friday's remarkable evidentiary hearing—in either text form or original bsky thread. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/abre...

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 4d

The CDC official who was leading the measles response and was RIFd has more than 28 yrs experience as the senior USG official leading outbreaks on Ebola, Marburg virus, and mpox. 2/4

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Maria Sacchetti - reporter - The Washington Post @mariasacchetti.bsky.social · 4d

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Three African nations rebuff U.S. effort to deport Kilmar Abrego García

Eswatini, Uganda and Ghana have declined to accept Abrego, an immigrant from El Salvador whom the Trump administration illegally deported to his native country.

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 4d

When the press conference is going great

NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stares into the middle distance as Mayor Eric Adams starts a tirade against NY Daily News reporter Chris Sommerfeldt.

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CJ Ciaramella @cjciaramella.bsky.social · 5d

UPDATE: In emailed statement to me / @reason.com, DHS alleges that WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman "threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer."

Screencap of email from DHS public affairs: Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

“U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations and when several violent agitators used their vehicles to block in agents in an effort to impede and assault federal officers. In fear of public safety and of law enforcement, officers used their service vehicle to strike a suspect’s vehicle and create an opening. As agents were driving, Deborah Brockman, a U.S. citizen, threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer.

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers. These attacks highlight the dangers our law enforcement officers face daily—all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown.”

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Alyssa Katz @alykatzz.bsky.social · 5d

Some of the most fervent volunteers for Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign are Republicans who voted for and still embrace Trump.

Cuomo’s Last-Minute Push Takes Him Into MAGA Territory

The former governor courts Trump fans, finding common ground in dire warnings about a future under Mayor Mamdani.

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Eduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 5d

The Department of Homeland Security told Kilmar Abrego García that the agency intends to send the Salvadoran national to Ghana, according to Ama Frimpong, legal director of the immigrant rights organization CASA. This comes after DHS has floated deporting him to Eswatini, Uganda and Costa Rica.

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Sarah D. Wire @sarahdwire.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a Democrat or no party voter who doesn't know what to do or doesn't feel like it is worth pushing back on the Trump administration's actions? I'd like to talk to you for a @usatoday.com article. Message me at [email protected] or on Signal at sarahdwire.71

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5d

The Trump administration confirmed that the U.S. bailed out Argentina.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had directly bought Argentine pesos in global currency markets in a bid to relieve pressure on the nation’s embattled President Javier Milei, a supporter of President Trump.

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms

The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 5d

The defense of James by fellow New York Democrats marked a stark contrast from New York City Mayor Eric Adams's prosecution just over a year ago.

New York Democrats rally around Letitia James after indictment, Trump pressure

The defense of James by fellow New York Democrats marked a stark contrast from New York City Mayor Eric Adams's prosecution just over a year ago.

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Eduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 6d

Views on Israel and Palestine: 43% say sympathies lie more with Palestinians, while 22% say their sympathies are with Israelis (34% not offering opinion).

Meanwhile, 41% say Mamdani's view most aligns with theirs, compared to 26% for Cuomo and 13% for Sliwa and 20% no opinion.

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Eduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 6d

Of note, Andrew Cuomo is hitting 52% unfavorable, 37% favorable, and 7% who hadn't heard enough about him. poll.qu.edu/poll-release...

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Marc Ramirez @typewriterninja.bsky.social · 7d

The nation's third-largest city has become the latest flashpoint in the Trump administration's intensifying deportation campaign and crackdown on crime in Democratic-led cities.
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Trump threatens jail for Chicago mayor, Illinois gov. amid ICE, National Guard tension

President Donald Trump called for the arrests of Chicago's mayor and Illinois' governor as the city braced for the arrival of National Guard troops.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 7d

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Trump calls for Chicago mayor, Illinois governor to be jailed

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to be jailed, accusing the two Democrats of failing to protect federal immigration officers without offering any evidence.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 8d

Exclusive: The Trump administration said immigration enforcement will “remain unchanged” through the government shutdown.

But at least one team at ICE isn’t going into work: the office that ensures detention centers meet federal safety standards.

ICE kept most offices open in shutdown — but not the one inspecting detention centers

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s entire Office of Detention Oversight has been placed on furlough, despite surging numbers of detainees.

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Chris Sommerfeldt @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social · 8d

Zohran Mamdani is trouncing Andrew Cuomo by 24% among Latino voters in NYC, according to a new poll commissioned by the Hispanic Federation after Mayor Adams dropped out of the race.
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New poll finds Mamdani outstrips Cuomo 2:1 among NYC Latinos in mayoral race

The poll, commissioned by the Hispanic Federation and conducted by Lake Research, showed Mamdani leading by double digits, receiving 48% of the vote to Andrew Cuomo’s 24%, and Republican candidate …

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10d

It’s time to get a flu vaccine, and pediatricians are urging people to get them after last winter, when the U.S. saw the most flu-related child deaths in 15 years.

Who needs a yearly flu vaccination? Which flu vaccine to choose? What’s that new at-home vaccination?

It's time get a flu vaccination. Here's who needs one and why

It's flu vaccine time again. After last winter, when the U.S. saw the highest number of flu-related child deaths in 15 years, pediatricians are urging the public to get them.

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Eduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 10d

It is hella funny on X right now. It's almost like Super Bowl LX is in SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, located in the SAN FRANCISCO Bay Area. JAJA

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10d

Bad Bunny responds to his Super Bowl critics in Spanish, and then English: “And, if you didn’t understand know what I just said, you have four months to learn!”

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 10d

Police found two teenage girls dead atop a train car at a Brooklyn subway station early Oct. 4.

'Subway surfing' blamed for deaths of 2 teen girls

Police found two teenage girls dead atop a train car at a Brooklyn subway station early Oct. 4.

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 10d

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says Trump administration gave him an ultimatum and plans to federalize 300 National Guard troops.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Trump administration plans to federalize the National Guard

Trump had been saying since August that Chicago would be next in line after he deployed 800 National Guard troops in Washington DC.

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Eduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 11d

The reporting by Andalou and CNN Turk comes after the Guardian reported ‘Greta Thunberg says she is being detained by Israel in cell infested with bedbugs,’ citing correspondence between the activist and Swedish foreign ministry officials. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 11d

Months after Georgia police arrested Mario Guevara at a "No Kings" protest, a reporter immediately handed him a microphone in El Salvador.

Journalist deported to El Salvador after covering protest. Here's what he had to say.

Months after Georgia police arrested Mario Guevara at a "No Kings" protest, a reporter immediately handed him a microphone in El Salvador.

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Eduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 11d

“Am I live?” Mario Guevara asked, before taking questions from other reporters in El Salvador about his detention and deportation from the United States, where his family remains.

#journalism #firstamendment

Journalist deported to El Salvador after covering protest. Here's what he had to say.

Months after Georgia police arrested Mario Guevara at a "No Kings" protest, a reporter immediately handed him a microphone in El Salvador.

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