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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 4h

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 16h

$20 BILLION DOLLARS.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 16h

My latest Substack piece on Trump’s screwing over of Americans:

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Don't Cry for Me Argentina: The $20 Billion Gift to Wall Street and Buenos Aires—Paid for by American Farmers

No crying, just chuckling by Argentina as it laughs all the way to the bank, courtesy of Convicted Felon Donald Trump

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 1d

I was stunned to see several hummingbirds this morning ♥️

Hummingbirds may be tiny, but they’re incredibly strong with a high level of endurance. This makes them symbols of strength and adaptability.

Hummingbirds also can signify a visit from a departed loved one & the beginning of a new era.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2d

Some fun weekend viewing: we recently sat down with Katie Phang to discuss the latest updates on our National Guard lawsuit. It’s always fun to get into the weeds!

Pour some coffee & watch the full conversation:
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 2d

The @votemama.bsky.social Foundation has been tracking the level of political participation of mothers in the United States.

Founder & CEO, @liubags.bsky.social on their latest report (The Politics of Parenthood) & why substantive representation is essential to democracy.

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Inside the MOVEMENT to CRUSH TRUMP for Good

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING NEWS on the indictment of NY Attorney General, Letitia James.

I break down the indictment, the fatal flaws in the government’s claims, & why the continued weaponization of the criminal justice system by Convicted Felon Donald Trump will just blow up in his face.

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Letitia James STRIKES BACK At Trump DOJ After Shady INDICTMENT

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 3d

WUT?!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 3d

“This is a movement…This is an achievement of a whole society…I am just one person.”

The beautiful humility of Venezuelan pro-democracy leader, Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 3d

Fly the W!!

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Furry Friends Friday! 🐾♥️

Lucky is strutting into the weekend like a boss.

Get some fresh air and rest this weekend, my friends! Recharge for another crazy week ahead of us!

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 3d

@tilleckert.com, a German investigative journalist, witnessed the violent assault of an Ecuadorian woman by an ICE agent in the halls of an NYC immigration courthouse.

We talk about his experiences while on that beat & why all eyes are on the US at this moment in history.

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Trump HUMILIATED In Front of ENTIRE WORLD as ICE PLANS IMPLODE

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 3d

TODAY: The Trump admin is using law enforcement for political revenge.

Join Not Above the Law & DDF Senior Advisor @katiephang.bsky.social at 1PM ET as they unveil a report on this dangerous abuse of power

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: PRESS CALL: Ranking Member Joe Morelle, Rep. Dan Goldman, Katie Phang, and Democracy Advocates to Join Not Above the Law Coalition to Unveil a Report Detail...

On Thursday, October 9th at 1:00 PM ET, U.S. Representative Joe Morelle (NY-25), Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) and Katie Phang, for...

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 4d

Trump is slashing $$$ for essential energy projects across the US. Millions of Americans will lose their healthcare coverage b/c of the GOP at the end of 2025.

@casten.house.gov on the importance of cheap clean energy & how Illinois is under siege from the Trump Admin.

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Trump THREATENS His Own VOTERS With DEVASTATING Funding CUTS

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 4d

Allegations of Pay to Play is a hallmark of this Trump Administration and Border Czar, Tom Homan, is no stranger to them.

@propublica.org investigative journalist, Avi Asher-Schapiro, joins me w/his latest on the push to cash in on Homan’s role in the Trump Regime.

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Trump Goons PANIC as Dems DIG Into BRIBERY SCANDAL

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 4d

Allegations of Pay to Play is a hallmark of this Trump Administration and Border Czar, Tom Homan, is no stranger to them.

@propublica.org investigative journalist, Avi Asher-Schapiro, joins me w/his latest on the push to cash in on Homan’s role in the Trump Regime.

youtu.be/65_jPoVDDag?...

Trump Goons PANIC as Dems DIG Into BRIBERY SCANDAL

YouTube video by Katie Phang

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5d

Just goes to show they’re just fleecing working class Americans for benefit the billionaires.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5d

Can’t wait to see her challenge coins…

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5d

Pathetic Pamela Jo

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 5d

Close-up photos have revealed the prepared list of put-downs that Pam Bondi brought to use against senators during her Epstein hearing.

Bondi Accidentally Reveals Her Burn Book for Fiery Epstein Hearing

The attorney general chose to lash out rather than answer questions from lawmakers about the late pedophile.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5d

➡️ The Trump economy SUCKS

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The Unofficial Jobs Numbers Are In and It’s Rough Out There

In a federal data blackout, Wall Street numbers and surveys are filling the void, and the nongovernment numbers are telling the same basic story: Few companies are hiring.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5d

A Republican Trump supporter pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges. Think it’s Epstein? Think again.

MAGA is avoiding talking about it, but I'm covering the criminal case of TX megachurch pastor, Robert Morris, & why Republicans are the biggest hypocrites of them all.

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MAGA Pastor PLEADS GUILTY After CAUGHT in SHOCKING SCANDAL

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5d

@maryltrump.bsky.social is finding The Good In Us and so it’s an apt title for her amazing Substack.

She joins me to talk politics, humor, how to beat Donald, and when giving up actually makes sense.

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Mary Trump REVEALS The SECRET To Taking Donald DOWN

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5d

@maryltrump.bsky.social is finding The Good In Us and so it’s an apt title for her amazing Substack.

She joins me to talk politics, humor, how to beat Donald, and when giving up actually makes sense.

youtu.be/IrIQ085luqs?...

Mary Trump REVEALS The SECRET To Taking Donald DOWN

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 5d

Phang: How are these Epstein victims supposed to feel about closure when you see Blanche meeting with Maxwell and then giving her a minimum-security camp move?

And now, conversations allegedly that Trump is going to have with the DOJ about pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell. It is an abomination

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 5d

A Republican Trump supporter pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges. Think it’s Epstein? Think again.

MAGA is avoiding talking about it, but I'm covering the criminal case of TX megachurch pastor, Robert Morris, & why Republicans are the biggest hypocrites of them all.

youtu.be/pVqRxNDtKFs?...

MAGA Pastor PLEADS GUILTY After CAUGHT in SHOCKING SCANDAL

YouTube video by Katie Phang

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