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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 3d

When Trump team pushed to investigate Soros, it cited a watchdog group report. But the group's own leader says "we actually did not make either of those claims that a prosecutor would need to make.” @fahrenthold.bsky.social @aduehren.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Report on Soros Cited by Justice Dept. Does Not Show Funding for Terrorism

www.nytimes.com

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 4d

Thoughts on Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl and why it matters

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 4d

As a group, District Judges (from across the ideological spectrum!) performing as well as just about anyone right now in defending democratic liberty.

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Clay Jackson @clayjak.substack.com · 4d

nothing says america first like putting qatari fighter jets in the rocky mountains

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 4d

Oh, sure, let's have Qatar set up its military bases on American soil--because we're all about America First, amirite?

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notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 3d

I am supporting Mamdani, but Errol Louis had a brilliant interview with Curtis Sliwa on NY1. I don't agree with Sliwa on policy, but he knows the city and has always cared about New Yorkers. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
@errollouis.bsky.social NYC Voters should be informed.

Sliwa talks access to healthy foods, home ownership and relationship with Trump

Sliwa also showed NY1 the house he lived in with his first wife and talked about why the neighborhood means so much to him.

ny1.com

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notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 4d

Brilliant

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 5d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 9d

Video taken one hour ago outside the Portland ICE facility of the violent insurrectionists in question

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notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 4d

Thought of the day from Severance: « Bullies are nothing but bull and lies ». I dont know when this mania will end but if we work towards its goal and keep the faith, this too will pass.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 5d

U.S. District Judge April Perry says it comes down to a "credibility determination."

"I simply cannot credit [the Trump administration's] declarations to the extent they contradict state and local law enforcement. … DHS' perception of events are simply unreliable."

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 5d

#BREAKING A federal judge say she will grant "in part" a request by the state of Illinois for a temporary restraining order against the deployment of National Guard troops into the state.

U.S. District Judge April Perry is still ruling and has not outlined the details of her order.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 5d

Perry: "I'm going to issue an oral ruling."

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 5d

New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.

My full statement:

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 5d

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notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 5d

I regret not taking the time to go to the courthouse in public protest of this vindictive prosecution by a petty convicted felon. I don't share his political perspective, but do honor the rule of law and honorable public servants, eg James Comey. You keep the faith too, and win for you and for us.

James Comey @jamescomey.bsky.social · 19d

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14d

AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance

However, they are weaker than they look…

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 16d

Masked ICE agents slammed a 79-year-old U.S. citizen to the ground during a raid at his Van Nuys car wash.

Now he’s suing DHS for $50 million.

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🦋 Still Standing 🦋 @imstillstanding.bsky.social · 16d

The Big Beautiful Bill is about to give people who get insurance on the Marketplace a very rude awakening

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 16d

Trump and his billionaire donors might be able to determine Adams and Cuomo’s actions. But they won't decide this election.

In just over 5 weeks, we'll turn the page on the politics of big money and small ideas — and deliver a government every New Yorker can be proud of.

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notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 16d

The good news is that our silly mayor’s name stays on the ballot so the17 people who were going to vote for him still will. Bye Felicia and do something for NYers and resign. Cuomo still has more unfavorable than favorable chits. Mamdani!!

notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 16d

A good sermon can speak to a person of any faith because most religions have morality at heart. This sermon begins at 53:30 from someone who I first heard when he was in grad school. It’s worth the listen: www.youtube.com/live/xPS7uTr...

September 21, 2025, Sunday Worship Service | Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia

YouTube video by Ebenezer ATL

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20d

MONDAY: US throws Argentina a financial life raft

TUESDAY: Argentina doubles soybean sales to China, “further pricing out” American farmers.

@axios.com
www.axios.com/newsletters/...

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 19d

Trump's Argentina Bailout

Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 20d

Easy messaging win for Dems, "you can't have [good thing] because Trump is spending $20B to subsidize the failures of some libertarian clown abroad."

And, no, Dems shouldn't support it because it's "foreign aid." It's a right-wing clown bailout. Supporting it trivializes and undermines foreign aid.

US Readies $20 Billion Rescue to Help Milei Win in Argentina

The US plans to extend a $20 billion swap line to Argentina and is ready to buy the country’s foreign bonds, providing much-needed financial support to President Javier Milei as he tries to regain investor confidence and stem a run on the peso.

www.bloomberg.com

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 18d

Instead of helping our farmers, the Administration is sending a $20 billion bailout to Argentina.

Even as Argentina is taking markets away from our farmers.

As the American Soybean Association put it: “The frustration is overwhelming.”

www.axios.com/2025/09/24/t...

The U.S. helped Argentina, then Argentine farmers made a deal with China

It's a harsh blow to already struggling U.S. soybean farmers, and illustrates the complex implications of rescuing a close ally.

www.axios.com

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notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 16d

There’s no good reason for the US to bailout Argentina. Watch what they do.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 19d

Chuck Grassley is complaining about the Argentina bailout more than Democrats. Hello?

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 17d

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notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 16d

Especially intellectual excellence and leadership, because those athletes and musicians and caretakers are also demonstrating Black excellence. It’s loud brilliant intellectually challenging smart and shrewd and articulate Black excellence that racists really hate.

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notetooself.bsky.social @notetooself.bsky.social · 16d

They don’t hate Black people on the sports field or taking care of their homes and their children. They don’t hate Black comedians or weather announcers. They love Black music — blues gospel r&b and rap. American racists struggle with Black excellence, it’s the excellence that they hate.

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