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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 4d

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Adam Weinstein @adamweinstein.bsky.social · 3d

So the president of the United States plans to meet with Putin in Hungary, and when a reporter asked where that plan came from, this was the reply of the United States government www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

In response to HuffPost’s query about who suggested Budapest, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, “Your mom did,” and White House communications director Steven Cheung replied: “Your mom.”

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Brittany Wong @brittanywong.huffpost.com · 4d

If President Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act in Portland, “he’s going to have to point at people in inflatable chickens and inflatable frogs and inflatable unicorns,” said Jordy, one of the organizers behind the Portland frog.

My story today on the internet's favorite amphibian.

'Frogs Together Strong': Why The Portland Protest Frog Is So Good At Trolling Trump

Something tells us the administration is not a fan of the Portland frog.

www.huffpost.com

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

There are a bunch of American flags out here, likely a response to Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders attempting to discredit the protests as un-American

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

Protesters creating flyers across from the Capitol building;

Another protester making a poster on someone’s back

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

Standing room only on the Green Line in Washington, DC as protestors head to the “No Kings” protest.

Person behind me: “The trains weren’t even this packed for the Beyoncé concert”

The entire train is full as more people pack on. Follow this thread for updates!

People pack onto a green line train in DC

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

Protesters break out in “Lock Trump the fuck up” chants:

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

A gentleman holds up a “no dictators” sign next to Pikachu and Cartman

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

The Trump administration is spending $172 million on two jets for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials

DHS Purchase Of Business Jets During Shutdown Draws Democrats’ Ire

The department said it would not allow the federal shutdown "to slow down this process" of replacing the jet, but Democrats want to know where the money is coming from.

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City of Phoenix, Arizona @cityofphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

A shell prematurely blew up on Saturday during a military event in California. Debris fell onto California Highway Patrol vehicles near a major freeway that had been ordered closed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who had warned that the plans to fire shells over Interstate 5 could pose hazards for motorists.

Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines Event, California Officials Say

The mishap, during an anniversary celebration for the Marine Corps attended by the vice president and defense secretary, underscores safety concerns that Gov. Gavin Newsom voiced before Saturday’s event at Camp Pendleton.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 16h

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

The Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 14h

Mike Johnson praised Trump for posting a video of himself dumping poop on "No Kings" rallies, and claimed protesters were trying to "incite violence"

Mike Johnson Praises Trump Poop Video, Craps On 'No Kings' Protesters

The House speaker praised Trump's social media savvy after the president posted a video depicting protesters drenched in liquid excrement.

www.huffpost.com

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 9h

A Trump nominee reportedly told a group of Republicans in a text chain that he has a "Nazi streak" and the MLK Jr holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell”

Trump nominee says he has a ‘Nazi streak,’ bashes MLK Jr. Day, according to texts

Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

www.politico.com

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Jonathan Edwards @jonathanreports.bsky.social · 11h

Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU

White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom

The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 3h

The Treasury Department instructed employees not to share to share photos of the demolition of parts of the White House’s East Wing

Exclusive | Treasury Tells Employees Not to Share Photos of White House Ballroom Construction

Images of the demolition of parts of the East Wing went viral on Monday, and Treasury’s headquarters next door to the White House has a front-row seat.

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Kate Strasdin @katestrasdin.bsky.social · 21h

What lies beneath the silhouettes of the c19th is always fascinating, based on the main body garments that survive. The extremes of the #1830s are laid bare here in the structural layers consisting of chemise, corset, corded petticoats and sleeve puffs @lacma.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A mannequin showing the top half of some 1830s undergarments consisting of a white cotton chemise with a white corded corset and the top of the petticoats. It also has a pair of white, down filled sleeve puffs

A side by side photograph showing a mannequin wearing the 1830s undergarments alongside another mannequin wearing a white day dress of the same period complete with bonnet, purple sash and small reticule bag

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Aralia @araliaelata.bsky.social · 16h

Gari Melchers (1860-1932) US
Rainbow

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 14h

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Pirateking Blues Jazz Rock Radio @pkradio.bsky.social · 9d

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Lady Liberty @sadworld.bsky.social · 9d

Trillions in contracts for billionaires

But its Medicaid thats the problem!

Argentina bailout benefits the rich.
Tarrifs - first year of covid billionaires raked in $2 Trillion. From gouging and ppp loans

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Michele Lamb @mlamb.bsky.social · 9d

He does this at home too.

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Jo Marie @jojenna.bsky.social · 9d

Two bystanders were arrested and charged in this case because they were trying to help the woman.

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nj1944.bsky.social @nj1944.bsky.social · 9d

Don’t forget desantis is the governor of Florida. He’s a fascist and a trump wannabe. Hopefully the woman got the legal protection she desperately needed. A traffic violation resulted in this violent arrest? If so, she should have been ticketed not beaten. The officer should lose his job.

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Jo Marie @jojenna.bsky.social · 9d

This happened in Jacksonville Florida. We are being told it started over a traffic violation. Seems way out of control for a traffic issue. Law enforcement is the new gestapo.

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