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Senator Ruben Gallego @gallego.senate.gov · 2h

Mike Johnson is covering up for pedophiles. I won't stop saying it.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3h

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 72 of the last 84 days.

Epstein Shutdown.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 2h

I sat in the room with Mike Johnson as Epstein’s survivors told their stories. He looked them in the eyes and promised accountability.

Now he’s blocking the vote to release the files. Swear in Congresswoman-elect @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social—now.

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 1h

🚨BREAKING: Arizona AG Kris Mayes warns she’ll sue Speaker Mike Johnson if he doesn’t seat Adelita Grijalva —It’s the final signature to force a full house vote. Justice must be served for the victims. No more excuses. No more cover-ups. Swear her in now. The TRUTH demands it.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 1h

House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted Tuesday that he would not swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva until Democrats relent and end the government shutdown.

Grijalva, speaking alongside Democrats, including Sen. Mark Kelly, on Wednesday, said the delay “is not procedural. It’s intentional.” 🧵

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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 1h

There have been plenty of jokes about Republicans forgetting who was president in 2020, but the party’s habit of forgetting about the Jan. 6 attack is far less funny.

Speaker Mike Johnson, I’m looking in your direction. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

The Jan. 6 attack gets in the way of Republican Party talking points (again)

There have been jokes about Republicans forgetting who was president in 2020, but the GOP’s habit of forgetting about the Jan. 6 attack is far less funny.

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 21m

I'll be there. Just an All American middle aged mama who loves her country. No one pays me. FU Mike Johnson.
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 35m

Mike Johnson says anyone participating in the No Kings rallies this weekend to protest the corrupt and authoritarian Trump regime is a Hamas supporter or Antifa. B

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 28m

No money for healthcare, no money for veterans, no money for farmers. But good news: Trump just doubled Argentina’s bailout to $40 billion.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 22h

The biggest threat in Portland is getting caught in the the middle of an inflatable frog–unicorn dance-off.

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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 21h

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is breaking ranks to scold GOP leadership for keeping the House closed for business throughout the shutdown, reported the Huffington Post on Tuesday.

'Been almost a month!' Republican calls out GOP leaders for keeping House shuttered

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is breaking ranks to scold GOP leadership for keeping the House closed for business throughout the shutdown, reported the Huffington Post on Tuesday.Kiley stood on the House floor during the so-called "pro-forma" session, where another lawmaker banged the gavel as a technical...

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 41m

this is so fucking stupid

Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 44m

"Open carry" at Publix supermarket: The perfect scenario for a verbal dispute over the last bag of Oreos to turn into a shootout.

Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 42m

Massachusetts hates Trump.

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 42m

such a bummer - booooo

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 2h

I can’t decide between frog or dinosaur.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 3h

This is the same Speaker who has repeatedly refused to put up the congressionally-mandated plaque honoring the Capitol Police members who were viciously assaulted by MAGA goons on January 6th.

We've seen your deeds, you oily liar.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Blue Axeman @blueaxeman.bsky.social · 1h

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Harry👊🇺🇸🔥 @scondrasht.bsky.social · 1d

Joe Walsh telling it like it is.

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 1h

I love him so much

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 3h

Someone in the crowd: “Go Cubs!”

Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”

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🌮 Alacrity's Ghost @alacritysshadow.bsky.social · 2h

somebody should remind them that this is what a "Hate America" rally looks like.

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VoteVets @votevets.org · 2h

We salute the journalists who persist in their work and refuse to yield to Pete Hegseth. A dedicated press is essential for informing the American people about their government; this importance is reflected in the First Amendment, which we are sworn to protect.

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