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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 13m

"Federal agents fired a pepper round that struck the pastor of the College Heights United Church of Christ. The impact caked his face in orange powder...

“I’m in a lot of pain,” the pastor texted from the emergency room, “He clearly was aiming for the face.”

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 13m

In an interview with The Economist, Steve Bannon claimed that there was “a plan” to get around the 22nd Amendment, the constitutional limit that bars anyone from being elected president more than twice. He added that he was involved with a group working on that plan.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 38m

Unusual Machines, a little-known drone company backed by Donald Trump Jr, says the U.S. army had contracted it to manufacture 3,500 drone motors, alongside various other drone parts. on.ft.com/3Ls4H5Z

Trump Jr-linked drone company wins Pentagon contract

Unusual Machines secures deal as US military accelerates domestic production of unmanned aircraft

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2h

It’s amazing how so many Trump supporters who have never left the United States know so much about the day to day life and culture of people in countries all over the world.

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WIRED @wired.com · 1d

WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions.

How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA

WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

Louisiana has refused to reconsider the convictions of 1,000+ mostly Black men sentenced by split juries, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2020 that such convictions are unconstitutional and based on an inherently racist law.

By @richardawebster.bsky.social

What One Man’s 45-Year-Old Case Tells Us About the “Jim Crow Juries” Haunting Louisiana

Today, a split verdict would mean a mistrial. But in 1980s Louisiana, when nonunanimous juries were still legal, 19-year-old Lloyd Gray, a Black man, was sentenced to prison for life — even though the...

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CuzCaroline @cuzcaroline.bsky.social · 1d

Golden Ballrooms are for kings.

Commoners are allowed into the White House.
Commoners will not be allowed into the Golden Ballroom.
The Golden Ballroom is for Billionaires, Foreigners, & Kings.

#NoKings

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WIRED @wired.com · 1d

San Francisco is preparing for federal law enforcement's invasion of the Bay Area, whether it happens or not.

The ‘Surge’ of Troops May Not Come to San Francisco, but the City Is Ready Anyway

San Francisco is preparing for federal law enforcement's invasion of the Bay Area, whether it happens or not.

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 1d

Something something auto pen something something

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

COLLINS: Today you pardoned the founded of Binance. Can you explain why you did that?

TRUMP: Which one was that?

COLLINS: The founder of Binance

TRUMP: I believe we're talking about the same person, because I do pardon a lot of people. I don't know. He was recommended by a lot of people.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

The old rulebook is gone. It's not coming back and we all need to accept that. The DOJ is weaponized. the GOP is rigging elections. Trump is literally bulldozing the White House.

Democrats need to operate under this new reality, fight hard, and play by the same rules.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

If Mr. Art of the Deal really wanted to end the shutdown and cared about federal workers, programs and services, he would be negotiating instead of building a ballroom.

And if he’s too busy with the ballroom, he could allow Thune to do it since Mike Johnson is a useless fool.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

We’re sure many of you have seen the video of the protester playing the Star Wars “Imperial March.” He was arrested for no reason. A Washington, D.C., resident who protested while playing the “Imperial March” theme from Star Wars has filed a federal lawsuit against

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

While Elon Musk brandished the DOGE buzzsaw, insiders saw Russ Vought’s prints on DOGE’s actions.

“I can’t imagine that the DOGE team knew to target all these little parts of the government without Russ pointing them there,” a former official said.

By @andykroll.bsky.social

Russell Vought, Trump's Shadow President

From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump's second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 1d

If the FBI shows up at your door, and doesn’t have a warrant, you are permitted to refuse to answer questions until you talk to your lawyer. You are not required to let them in the house without a warrant.

Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently Trump is now sending the FBI to the homes of innocent protestors, in part to find out who is behind the "criminal conspiracy" arranging these protests.

The real reason is obviously the chilling effect on free speech for those attending.

www.rawstory.com/fbi-protest/

'Chilling': FBI shocks with visits to homes of innocent protesters under Trump's orders

Under orders from President Donald Trump, the FBI has started visiting the homes of innocent protesters, according to a report.In one case, special needs teacher Miles Serafini, 26, told independent j...

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PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 1d

Jack Ciattarelli bragging about cutting local government jobs, pay, and benefits:

“I have decreased county personnel rolls by 12%. Through hiring freezes and workforce reductions, I’ve led the way in working with unions to reform worker benefits and institute wage freezes.”

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CuzCaroline @cuzcaroline.bsky.social · 1d

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Here we go …

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

#MedSky: In August, we reported that the VA lost more than 600 doctors and nearly 2,000 nurses this year.

We know that for many of you, the decision to leave the VA could not have been easy. Here’s how you can share your story with us ⤵️

Why Did You Leave the Department of Veterans Affairs?

ProPublica wants to hear from doctors, nurses and other front-line medical providers who recently left positions at a VA hospital or clinic.

www.propublica.org

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 1d

Back home, seeing local news about high school students being arrested today by ICE.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

I hope voters make them pay for all of Trump’s corruption, incompetence, lies and malfeasance. It is only made possible by the acquiescence and cowardice of Republicans in Congress, so they are the ones who should be held accountable for all of it in the short term.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of using border agents to 'suppress the vote':

"You send masked men to the cities you want to militarize," he told reporters at a news conference. "You dial it up around election time. … You suppress the vote."
www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...

Newsom accuses Trump of using Border Patrol to suppress votes. Trump warns him ‘be careful’

Gov. Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of trying to suppress Californians’ vote by sending more than 100 federal agents to the region, describing the move as part of the “authoritarian...

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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 1d

Let people see Jack Smith for who he is and not the characters depicted by Trump and others.

Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Jack Smith is insisting upon a public hearing if Congress wants to talk to him

Good. Why does the GOP want backroom secret questioning? What are Republicans afraid of?

Let the American people see & hear for themselves!

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 1d

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/w...

A Mystery in Trinidad as Bodies Wash Ashore After U.S. Strikes

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Pritzker on Fox on ICE agents: "The problem is, who's holding the bad ones accountable? Because the bad ones, frankly, are the ones we're seeing all the time."

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