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tristamshanty.bsky.social @tristamshanty.bsky.social · 42m

The longer they stall swearing in Grivalja, the more I believe that the president wasn't just an Epstein client, but he was part of the Epstein management and sales team.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 12h

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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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 15h

Women across the US are facing criminal charges for miscarrying—this is what "fetal personhood" looks like.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 14h

On his Truth Social platform on Saturday night, Trump posted a Top Gun-style AI video of himself wearing a crown and dropping raw sewage on the protesters from a military plane.

(Yes, you read that right.)

Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are melting down over "No Kings" success

Trump posted an AI video of himself dropping raw sewage on the protesters from a plane. Yes, you read that right

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tristamshanty.bsky.social @tristamshanty.bsky.social · 11h

The Criminal in Chief is not only a convicted sexual predator and fraud but he is one sick old mofo.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 19h

President Trump posted what appeared to be an A.I.-generated video on social media showing him wearing a crown and flying a jet labeled “King Trump” that dumps brown liquid on protesters. He shared the video on Saturday, the same day that protesters participated in mass “No Kings” demonstrations.

Trump Posts Fake A.I. Video of Himself Flying a ‘King Trump’ Jet Over Protesters

President Trump shared what appeared to be an A.I.-generated video on social media. It shows Mr. Trump wearing a crown and flying a jet that dumps brown liquid on demonstrators.

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tristamshanty.bsky.social @tristamshanty.bsky.social · 11h

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WIRED @wired.com · 14h

Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than seven million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

Scenes From Saturday's Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than seven million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

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WIRED @wired.com · 14h

Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than seven million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

Scenes From Saturday's Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than seven million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

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tristamshanty.bsky.social @tristamshanty.bsky.social · 11h

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14h

Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances: “I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”

By @andykroll.bsky.social, with @newyorker.com

Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President

From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14h

Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances: “I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”

By @andykroll.bsky.social, with @newyorker.com

Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President

From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 12h

A St. Louis ordinance lets courts banish people from huge swaths of the city as a punishment for petty crimes.

These neighborhood orders of protection often prevent people from accessing the services they need and raise constitutional questions.

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By @jeremykohler.bsky.social

St. Louis Can Banish People From Entire Neighborhoods. Police Can Arrest Them if They Come Back.

A St. Louis ordinance lets courts banish people from huge swaths of the city as a punishment for petty crimes. These neighborhood orders of protection often prevent people from accessing the services ...

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Axios @axios.com · 12h

Part of Vice President JD Vance's security detail was accidentally hit by an artillery shell during a military display marking the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, California, police said today.