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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 1h

This is the FIFTH time Trump has carried out an illegal bombing in the Caribbean.

Using the military to execute alleged criminals with no due process or input from Congress is brazenly unconstitutional and damaging to our democracy.

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US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6, Trump says

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has struck another boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.

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Paul Waldman @paulwaldman.bsky.social · 3h

How were they radicalized? Oh wait, we know exactly how.

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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1h

NEW: Jim Jordan wants to question Jack Smith about his search of Mar-a-Lago, but Merrick Garland executed that search months before Jack Smith was even appointed. One of several lies in this letter demanding Jack Smith's testimony. judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1h

I remember when Joe Biden traveled to 8 cities for 14 appearances in 9 days after the June debate and then did a 90 minute UN brief but the media still relentlessly hounded him. Where's that media? At a Jake Tapper book talk?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Trump had a lot of travel the last two days and he looked it today (Getty)

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Paty ViVa @pattytrelles.bsky.social · 1h

Medal of freedom.

Quick question, who’s freedom?

Paty ViVa @pattytrelles.bsky.social · 1h

In this case, I strongly believe it would have to be a legal argument. However, how would they present a compelling legal argument when it is crystal clear that was done out of arrogance.

He thinks he is infalible and omnipotent.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 1h

Unless and until some kind of compelling legal and moral argument is presented as to why this is a legitimate use of deadly force, this is just…mass murder.

Amarnath Amarasingam @amaramarasingam.bsky.social · 1h

The military has now killed 27 people as if they were enemy soldiers in a war zone and not criminal suspects. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says

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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · 1d

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Keep Resisting America‼️

Several Airports Refuse To Broadcast DHS Video Blaming Democrats For Shutdown

At least five U.S. airports have refused to broadcast a video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing the video’s “political nature.”

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Anonymous ⩜ @youranona.bsky.social · 13h

While hashing out Gaza's fragile peace in Egypt, Indonesia's Prabowo gets caught on hot mic wheedling Trump for a rendezvous with son Eric, amid fresh Trump Org expansions in his turf. #ConflictsOfInterest

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 17h

You need to see this:

“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 19h

Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act isn’t new, but it’s getting louder and from all directions!

We had years of warnings.
He told us what he’d do. Project 2025 laid it out, but too many shrugged.

How much is “enough” for everyone to start getting loud with one voice before it’s too late?

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@billydillydally.bsky.social @billydillydally.bsky.social · 18h

Never forget that Mike Johnson has a history of covering for GOP pedophiles.

Before he ran for Congress, Johnson was attempting to open a law school named for Rev. Paul Pressler, the former head of the SBC, and a notorious abuser/rapist of teen boys and young men.

Johnson ignored the reports.

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 21h

In Mel Brooks parlance, don’t bother to meet with the piss boy, Mike Johnson

He’ll just waste your time while and get you all wet and messy

Speak with the guy who actually makes the decisions instead

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

TUR: Have you met with Mike Johnson?

JEFFRIES: No

TUR: Why not?

JEFFRIES: Donald Trump has not given him permission to meet, Katy and we know that until Donald Trump gives them permission to meet, they're going to continue to hide.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

A record 29% — nearly a third! — of all new cars purchased in California during July, August, and September were zero-emission vehicles.

DC may be fine with selling out American innovation to China, but California will keep charging ahead toward cleaner air for our communities.

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Paty ViVa @pattytrelles.bsky.social · 13h

Portland’s Mascot March: Protesters Turn ICE ‘War Zone’ Into Spectacle | APT

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Portland’s Mascot March: Protesters Turn ICE ‘War Zone’ Into Spectacle | APT

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DemCastDonGA @donshantajr.bsky.social · 1d

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Howdy @icandie.bsky.social · 13h

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Forbes @forbes.com · 18d

The Virginia property marks the sixth Trump golf course to display the presidential seal since 2021—despite federal law prohibiting its use in ways that suggest government endorsement.

Trump Golf Course Displays Gold Presidential Seal—Here’s Why That Could Violate Federal Law

The Virginia property marks the sixth Trump golf course to display the presidential seal since 2021—despite federal law prohibiting its use in ways that suggest government endorsement.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday was the anniversary of Matthew Shepard's murder. He was killed for being gay.

Twenty seven years later, #LGBT people still face threats of violence and discrimination -- much of which has been horrifically prompted by Donald Trump & Republican leaders.

As a country, we must do better.

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Nicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 1d

At MSNBC's annual live event, Nicolle talks to Sheen about President Trump's lack of humanity & the "sycophants" in his Cabinet.

Martin Sheen has been playing iconic leading men for nearly 70... but Emmy & Golden Globe winner says that while acting is his profession, activism keeps him alive.

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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1d

Federal Secret Police and plainclothes ICE agents kidnap multiple people from a neighborhood in Chicago. They then deploy teargas and brutally beat neighbors who come out to express their concern.

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, President Biden, for your relentless dedication to bringing hostages home safely. Your courage, persistence, and care for families in distress remind us of the power of leadership guided by compassion. True heroes in action."

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Scott Sakiyama @scottsakiyama.bsky.social · 11d

Same guy this morning ran into a protestor and told him he would slam him to the fucking ground.

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 23h

How are ICE agents allowed to wear the name Police across their tactical vests when they aren’t! This is impersonating a police officer in any other time line! God only knows who half of these men are that are grabbing people out of their vehicles with no warrant or reason! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

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Plant Powered A-ron🌱🌎💙🌊 @plantpowered1971.bsky.social · 1d

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