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@mrsdonofrio @mrsdonofrio.bsky.social · 11h

Trump commutes former Republican Rep. George Santos sentence for fraud

Trump commuted U.S. Rep. George Santos’ seven-year prison sentence, releasing him from jail on Oct. 17.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Trump commutes former Republican Rep. George Santos sentence for fraud

Santos was sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Santos pleaded guilty to the charges last year.

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The Warrior Nurse 🇨🇦🇵🇪 @thewarriornurse.bsky.social · 14h

‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’: Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the king’s brother | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian share.google/SN0eaWTTFNdp...

‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’: Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the king’s brother

In an extract from her posthumous memoir, Virginia Roberts Giuffre remembers the day an ‘apex predator’ recruited her from Mar-a-Lago, aged just 16; how she was trafficked to a succession of wealthy a...

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🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 13h

Massive Class Action Lawsuit!

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 12h

Trump, a seemingly demented 79, invented a bizarre claim that Senator Mazie Hirono wants to build a railroad from the continental US to the archipelago.

Honestly I can never tell anymore if he's really this dumb and insane, or just making dumb stuff up as usual.

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Cognitive Decline? Trump Whines About “Train to Hawaii” in Wild Rant

Donald Trump invented a Democratic lawmaker who wanted to build a train to Hawaii.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h

This video of the "ICE" agent [?] with no ID, who thinks claiming to be in the DHS means he's allowed to drive his kids around drunk answers two questions:

1. Many ICE agents probably *are* just cosplaying vigilantes with issues; and

2. Many think claiming to be ICE means they can disobey laws.

StrictlyChristo 🐸❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 13h

Divorced, whiny ICE goon gets arrested for driving drunk with his kids in the car.

He acts like he’s above the law, stating, “I’m Federal.” He also confronts one of the arresting officers, asking, “Are you Haitian?” And makes a big deal out of getting an answer because, "It does matter!"

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 12h

Here are some tips for protesting tomorrow. I'm adding that if you are out there tomorrow, when you get there, make sure to study your surroundings and make a plan to exit quickly if necessary. Scroll down the article to see the tips:
www.wired.com/story/how-to...

How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid

If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.

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Madonna Lennon @madonnalennon.bsky.social · 1d

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 15h

Important: Sen Chris Murphy just sent pointed questions to Kristi Noem about DHS's account of shooting of US citizen by Trump's paramilitary forces in Chicago. The official line is imploding. Murphy wants Noem to explain why DHS misled. More like this, Ds.

New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2019...

Trump’s Secret Police Shot a Citizen. Then Damning New Info Emerged.

As the official Trump administration line about the shooting of a Chicago woman crumbles, Senator Chris Murphy is asking pointed questions about what really happened here. Will we ever get answers?

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 15h

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Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 15h

EXCLUSIVE: Two Survivors of Caribbean Boat Strike Are Held by U.S. Navy

They are being held on a warship and are believed to be the first prisoners of Trump's undeclared war against "narcoterrorist” groups.

theintercept.com/2025/10/17/c...

Two Survivors of Caribbean Boat Strike Are Held by U.S. Navy

The survivors are believed to be the first prisoners of Trump's undeclared war against "narcoterrorist” groups.

theintercept.com

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MissKrisss @misskrisss.bsky.social · 15h

Admiral overseeing Venezuelan boat strikes steps down

Holsey had expressed concerns about military attacks on alleged drug boats.

Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey has over 37 years experience. www.axios.com/2025/10/16/v...

Admiral overseeing Venezuelan boat strikes steps down

Military strikes on alleged drug boats in the region have killed more than two dozen people.

www.axios.com

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@mrsdonofrio @mrsdonofrio.bsky.social · 13h

John Bolton Indictment

For the first time a onetime presidential adviser entrusted with the nation’s most sensitive secrets faces criminal charges for mishandling them, a move that could redefine what counts as “willful” retention of classified material.

www.newsweek.com/john-bolton-...

John Bolton indictment: Five key takeaways

John Bolton’s indictment marks a legal first—and raises fresh questions about even-handedness in classified document prosecutions.

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@mrsdonofrio @mrsdonofrio.bsky.social · 13h

Prince Andrew to give up Duke of York title and honors over Jeffrey Epstein developments

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@mrsdonofrio @mrsdonofrio.bsky.social · 13h

About time!

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Republicans R Evil 👿 @republicansrevil.bsky.social · 1d

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@mrsdonofrio @mrsdonofrio.bsky.social · 13h

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Ziggy Marley - One Love (Bob Marley cover) | Live at Pol'And'Rock Festival (2019)

YouTube video by Ziggy Marley

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 20h

What's one of your favorite Reggae songs(released by any musician)? 🎶
Happy Birthday, Ziggy Marley! 🎶
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on October 17, 1968, David Nesta Marley the eldest son of Bob & Rita. Ziggy is a singer, songwriter, musician, producer & philanthropist. At the age of 11, he formed the👇