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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1h

A federal judge ordered DHS to remove an unpermitted fence around Broadview’s ICE facility by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday; it came down just hours earlier. The fence had blocked public access and emergency routes, was installed illegally without a permit, and posed safety risks for first responders.

Crews dismantle fence surrounding Broadview ICE facility to meet judge's order

The controversial fence surrounding the Broadview ICE processing facility was removed by crews Tuesday night.

abc7chicago.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2h

JD Vance mocked outrage over racist Young Republican chat leaks, calling critics “pearl clutchers” while deflecting blame. He downplayed Holocaust jokes and slurs—the same man who once called Trump “America’s Hitler” now defends people praising Hitler. This is today’s MAGA GOP.

JD Vance Hits Out at ‘Pearl Clutching’ Over Racist GOP Group Chat

The vice president defended the “college group chat” in a post made to X.

www.thedailybeast.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 4h

DHS’s Tricia McLaughlin—aka “ICE Barbie”—was caught spreading false claims about a viral video of ICE agents violently arresting a U.S. teen. She falsely said it was old Chicago PD footage, but it was new DHS ERO officers in Hoffman Estates, IL. The girl’s family plans legal action.

Senior ICE Barbie Official Posts Totally False Information About Violent Arrest of Teen Girl

DHS communications lead Tricia McLaughlin made the false claim over a video that went viral.

www.thedailybeast.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 13h

Speaker Mike Johnson seems perfectly fine with Trump’s reckless government shutdown — even as millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs — and apparently, he’s just as comfortable rubbing shoulders with morally bankrupt extremists.

x.com/chrisjollyha...

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 16h

Read the statement from newly elected Arizona 7th District Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva:

“Speaker Johnson is stalling because he knows I’ll be the 218th signature on the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.”

x.com/adelitaforaz...

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 20h

Arizona AG Kris Mayes warned Speaker Mike Johnson she’ll pursue legal action if he keeps blocking Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in, calling it unconstitutional. Continued stalling could trigger federal court intervention, forcing him to seat her and face legal scrutiny.

Arizona attorney general threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva

The Democrat accused Johnson of playing “political games” by delaying the swearing-in ceremony.

www.politico.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 21h

Leaked Telegram chats of Young Republican leaders show racist, antisemitic and violent talk — slurs, gas-chamber fantasies, praise of Hitler, and rape jokes. The revelations prompted job losses, rescinded offers, public condemnations and calls for resignations, exposing toxicity in GOP youth ranks.

‘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.

www.politico.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 23h

The government shutdown fight proves the ACA’s resilience. Once vilified, it’s now one of America’s biggest political comebacks—up +30 in net favorability since 2014. And here’s the kicker: more Republicans than Democrats now buy insurance through the ACA marketplace.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 1d

If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then we’ll do the work right here the Bronx.

The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. People’s lives are at stake.

And that’s why we’re fighting back.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

“Glam, Gardens, and Good Payback 🌹💅🏛️”

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

The is literally nothing more American and patriotic than declaring: No Kings.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Alex Jones’ appeal to overturn the $1.4 billion defamation judgment he owes to the families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims, effectively ending his last major legal avenue to escape payment.

apnews.com/article/supr...

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

It’s highly likely that some of the same insurrectionists Trump pardoned for assaulting police officers during the January 6th Capitol attack are now working for ICE—kidnapping both undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

“Ribbit and Resist”

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

The Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, The Atlantic, and even Newsmax refused to sign the Pentagon’s new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns. The rules would bar reporters from seeking or publishing any information not explicitly approved by the Defense Department.

US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

Defense department policy requires outlets to vow not to obtain unauthorized files and restricts access to some areas

www.theguardian.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Authoritarianism is a cancer—spreading, metastasizing. In America. Now.

YOU are the cure.
Do your part and join us this Saturday.

Do it for your country.
For the Constitution.
For your freedoms.

While you still can.

🔗 Oct 18, 2025 — RSVP & Find an Event Near You:
👉 www.nokings.org

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

Respect to those who got here first.

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

JD Vance is quietly pushing a Supreme Court case to expand Citizens United and dismantle what’s left of anti-corruption laws, while another case could erase federal anti-bribery protections altogether — giving a full green light to legalized corruption.

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

The Right's Secret Plan to Help Billionaires Buy Elections

J.D. Vance and other MAGA interests are working to get the Supreme Court to end restrictions on campaign-spending limits.

www.rollingstone.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

In Chicago, residents blow orange whistles (3 short = “ICE here,” 3 long = “detaining”) to warn neighbors. Rapid-response groups map routes, block ICE vehicles, and rally legal aid. Businesses post “NO ICE,” and the city is becoming a frontline in resisting federal overreach.

Chicago Is Organizing for All

Everyday Chicagoans are proving to be the first line of defense against the federal incursion into their city.

www.chicagomag.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

“From Gaza to America: Standing Against Tyranny Everywhere”

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

ICE is using fake cell towers—“StingRays”—to track phones, forcing devices to connect so agents can grab IDs & locations. It’s a legal gray zone sweeping up bystanders’ data too. Know your rights: refuse warrantless searches, stay silent, ask for ID, demand a lawyer.

www.forbes.com/sites/the-wi...

How ICE Is Using Fake Cell Towers To Spy On People’s Phones

ICE is using a controversial spy tool to locate smartphones, court records show.

www.forbes.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

Andrew Ross Sorkin warns Wall Street’s current AI-driven boom mirrors the 1929 pre-crash era—rampant speculation, mounting debt, and fading safeguards. He predicts a crash is inevitable, though timing is uncertain. “We’re living in a new Roaring ’20s,” Sorkin says.

www.cbsnews.com/news/booms-b...

Andrew Ross Sorkin on worrying similarities between Wall Street today and 1929's pre-crash market

DealBook founder and Squawk Box co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin takes a look at the crash of 1929 in his new book. He tells 60 Minutes what may it may indicate about today's stock market.

www.cbsnews.com

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

Los Angeles projection art: "Guardians of the Pedophiles"

#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles