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Molly Reynolds @mollyereynolds.bsky.social · 14h

The executive branch not spending the money that Congress has told them to spend is bad. The executive branch spending money on things for which Congress has not given them money is also bad (and, arguably, worse).

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15h

President Trump on Wednesday signed a memorandum expanding his administration’s authority to repurpose unspent federal funds to pay members of the military during the government shutdown, escalating his challenge to the authority of Congress on spending matters.

Trump Signs Memo Expanding His Authority to Spend Federal Money

The president gave Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay members of the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional authority to decide federal spending.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h

The CFPB is one of the most staunch financial watchdogs for the American people.

The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.

It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!

Reuters @reuters.com · 20h

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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Mnmeditor @mnmeditor.bsky.social · 13h

Yes @thecurrent.org playing these back to back right now

Mnmeditor @mnmeditor.bsky.social · Aug 20

Jessica Paxton said she was getting old school Police type vibes. Understatement! Good song but I can’t believe they haven’t been sued yet. Complete rip-off of When the World Is Running Down 🎵

The Recent Current Playlist @recentplaylist.bsky.social · Aug 20

"SEEIN' STARS" by Turnstile
Album: "Never Enough"
Time: 6:30 pm

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 17h

BREAKING: Journalists exited the Pentagon after refusing to agree to the Trump administration's new restrictions on access.

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Journalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces on Wednesday, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs being removal from being at the seat of U.S. military power.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h

Qatar gave Trump a $400M jet. Trump gave them a military facility on US soil.

The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.

Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.

If this isn't corruption, what is?

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 16h

"In unison."

Amen.

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Reporters leave Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to new rules

After turning in their press credentials, journalists covering the Defense Department walked out rather than comply with its restrictive new policies.

www.washingtonpost.com

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AAUP @aaup.org · 18h

When students, faculty, and our communities are united to fight for our universities, for the common good, and for our democracy, nothing can stop us!

WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN!

@aft @higheredlabor.bsky.social

#DefendHigherEd

AAUP @aaup.org · 6d

Over 100 Brown U students & 20 faculty members gathered outside
the campus today to demand that the university reject Trump’s loyalty oath compact. Professors & students taped their mouths shut to symbolize the compact’s threat to free speech, #academicfreedom & diversity of thought.
#DefendHigherEd

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Mnmeditor @mnmeditor.bsky.social · 17h

More outrageousness. Founded in 1867 and important. Here”s mission, charter, etc

“and re-affirms the independence and freedom of these student media”

www.idsnews.com/page/about-us

About Us - Indiana Daily Student

Indiana University's independent student newspaper.

www.idsnews.com

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 18h

UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.

www.idsnews.com/article/2025...

Indiana University cuts IDS print entirely, hours after firing student media director
By IDS staff
Oct 15, 2025 1:23 pm · Updated Oct 15, 2025 1:23 pm

IU previously directed the Indiana Daily Student to stop printing news coverage in our newspaper. Upon pushback, the university fully cut print, including our special editions. The IDS was not involved in the decision.

Media School Dean David Tolchinsky sent the order to IDS leadership in an email responding to its appeal that the school not censor the newspaper. And the dean attributed the decision to “the campus.” He has not yet responded to a message for clarification.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 20h

Apparently $20B of our taxpayer money wasn't enough to bail out Argentina.

Now Trump wants U.S. banks to divert ANOTHER $20B away from lending to American businesses, farmers, and families to prop up Milei's corrupt presidency and failing economy.

So much for America First.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 20h

One of the things people will be protesting this Saturday at No Kings is Scott Bessent sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina while Trump plays golf and Congress says nothing.

That isn’t “hating America.”

That is America First.

Republicans want bailouts for oligarchs.

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 23h

Mike Johnson, fake Christian, doesn't think a Republican congressman beating up his girlfriend is "really serious."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

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Colette Delawalla @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 1d

If this enrages you…join us on Friday 10/17 @3pm at HHS HQ to yell about it.

@standupforscience.bsky.social

Emily Mullin @emilymullin.bsky.social · 1d

The CDC's union estimates that a quarter of the agency been gutted under the Trump administration. Here's our story at @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/cdc-te...

A Quarter of the CDC Is Gone

Another round of terminations, combined with previous layoffs and departures, has reduced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workforce by about 3,000 people since January.

www.wired.com

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Neera Tanden @neeratanden.bsky.social · 1d

They are seemingly everywhere.

Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 1d

It’s incredible that the VT State Senator wrapped up in this hasn’t resigned yet — every major GOP leader in the state has called for his resignation. Fixing democracy requires restoring shame to public life. And accountability. Lots of accountability. vtdigger.org/2025/10/14/v...

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Moms Demand Action @momsdemand.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 ACTION ALERT: While the government is shut down, House Republicans are conspiring to push through a vote on a dangerous federal Concealed Carry Mandate that would allow people from other states to carry hidden, loaded guns in your community, even if your state’s laws would legally block them.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Walking away with $20 billion of US taxpayer money so Scott Bessent’s Wall Street cronies don’t lose their investments in Argentina.

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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastword.msnbc.com · 1d

@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com: Trump admin. staffer reportedly in an 'I love Hitler' chat hasn't been fired by Trump yet youtu.be/EDtPJYciGHk?...

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell with white text over his shoulder: Speaker Johnson: "I don't have any strategy"

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Mnmeditor @mnmeditor.bsky.social · 1d

Outrageous. Stay strong, @idsnews.bsky.social

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

It's really not about politics anymore. The apparatus of the Republican Party has simply become a haven for bad people.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · 1d

“At a minimum, we should do what we can to reduce the deadliness of mass shooters by reducing the number of shots they can fire in a short period of time. [An assault weapons ban] would be a common-sense partial solution to a terrible problem of public safety.” - Dr. Greg Ganske, former Congressman

I'm a Republican. It's time to renew the federal assault weapons ban. | Opinion

Mass shootings using an assault weapon resulted in nearly six times as many people shot and more than twice as many killed, according to Everytown.

www.usatoday.com

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 1d

More people should really know that President Trump is one of America's biggest investors in Bitcoin.

Donald Trump Is Now One Of The World's Biggest Bitcoin Investors

Trump's crypto portfolio goes beyond World Liberty Financial and his memecoin—he’s also big into bitcoin. Will he use his presidency to boost its price to new heights?

www.forbes.com

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Mnmeditor @mnmeditor.bsky.social · 2d

This helps but still nuts. Go, Brew Crew!

Robert Flores @roflo.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s high home view of that crazy double play in #Dodgers / #Brewers game.
Remember, Dodgers had bases loaded w/one out.
Teoscar Hernandez is at third. Sal Frelick fields ball in CF.
Contreras runs to 3B to complete dp.

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MaddowBlog @maddowblog.msnbc.com · 2d

"Those efforts have been complicated by the fact that major hedge funds, including those led by friends of Mr. Bessent, stand to benefit financially from an Argentina economic lifeline."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

Big Investors Await Windfall From Trump’s Argentina Bailout

www.nytimes.com

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Aaron Klemz @aaronklemz.bsky.social · 2d

Do you like Cheerios? Would you like Cheerios even more if they were made with Minnesota-grown oats? Join me and ask General Mills to buy Minnesota oats, which are both a healthy food & are good for water quality, reducing nitrate pollution of groundwater. www.mncenter.org/ask-general-...

Ask General Mills to Buy Local Oats | Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy

www.mncenter.org

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