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Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces her campaign for U.S. Senate for Texas with an ad that uses Trump’s own words against her.
December 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces her campaign for U.S. Senate for Texas with an ad that uses Trump’s own words against her.
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BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the government to restore Rümeysa Öztürk's SEVIS student record after it was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising her freedom of speech.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the government to restore Rümeysa Öztürk's SEVIS student record after it was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising her freedom of speech.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
This allows her to fully engage with the opportunities of her PhD program.
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ICE stormed a residence hall at Augsburg University, detained an undergrad, and aimed rifles at students and staff then admitted they had no warrant to be on campus.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
ICE stormed a residence hall at Augsburg University, detained an undergrad, and aimed rifles at students and staff then admitted they had no warrant to be on campus.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
🇺🇦👍...fighting freedom from Russia
Zelensky has arrived in Brussels. Ahead are meetings with NATO Secretary General Rutte and joint talks with European Council President Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
December 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
🇺🇦👍...fighting freedom from Russia
Don't be fooled
The best reading of this article: Trump is going to use FDA to restrict medication abortion, but he wants to wait until after the midterms so the Republicans don't experience blowback. But that just makes the midterms more important. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FDA Slow Walking a Long-Awaited Abortion Pill Safety Study
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed a promised review of safety data for the abortion drug mifepristone at Commissioner Marty Makary’s request to put it off until after the midterm elections,...
www.bloomberg.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Don't be fooled
🇺🇦 Freedom from Russia
JUST IN: Ukraine will NOT surrender territory, President Zelensky declared Monday, rejecting a central Russian demand that Donald Trump had incorporated into his “peace plan.”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not give up territory, not to hasten peace talks, not to satisfy Washington and not under pressure from Moscow.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🇺🇦 Freedom from Russia
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Millions are struggling with the cost of food, housing, and other basic necessities. 70% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is dead. How does Trump respond? By saying "affordability" is a "Democrat scam" and a "hoax." Hello?
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Millions are struggling with the cost of food, housing, and other basic necessities. 70% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is dead. How does Trump respond? By saying "affordability" is a "Democrat scam" and a "hoax." Hello?
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A missile screams down from the sky and sinks your boat. You climb onto a fragment of it. You hear an aircraft overhead. You wave toward it: don't shoot, help me. Maybe you know they have to provide assistance. This goes on for 45 minutes. Only then do they execute you with another missile.
“There are a lot of disturbing aspects. But this is one of the most disturbing.”
Boat Strike Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them
“There are a lot of disturbing aspects. But this is one of the most disturbing.”
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December 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A missile screams down from the sky and sinks your boat. You climb onto a fragment of it. You hear an aircraft overhead. You wave toward it: don't shoot, help me. Maybe you know they have to provide assistance. This goes on for 45 minutes. Only then do they execute you with another missile.
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"First he came for the female reporters, and I said nothing because I wasn't a female reporter."
The silence of media bosses is an embarrassing scandal.
The silence of media bosses is an embarrassing scandal.
“You’re the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. A terrible reporter.”
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"First he came for the female reporters, and I said nothing because I wasn't a female reporter."
The silence of media bosses is an embarrassing scandal.
The silence of media bosses is an embarrassing scandal.
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A bundle ( $Ms) to privatized detention
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A bundle ( $Ms) to privatized detention
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“If she continues down this path, Whitmer risks transforming a strong, people-first narrative into a muddled story of corporate appeasement and economic strategy on autopilot.”
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
Whitmer’s data center enthusiasm will undo her record of putting the people of Michigan first • Michigan Advance
For most of her tenure as Michigan’s chief executive, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has earned her reputation the old fashioned way: by delivering results that matter to the people she represents. GOP propaga...
michiganadvance.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“If she continues down this path, Whitmer risks transforming a strong, people-first narrative into a muddled story of corporate appeasement and economic strategy on autopilot.”
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
My latest commentary for @michiganadvance.com
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was elected unanimously as the vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association at the group’s annual meeting in Phoenix on Saturday. Whitmer will succeed Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in the role, as Beshear was elected as the chair of the association.
Whitmer unanimously elected vice chair of Democratic Governors Association for 2026 • Michigan Advance
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was elected unanimously as the vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association at the group’s annual meeting in Phoenix on Saturday. Whitmer will succeed Kentucky Gov. Andy B...
michiganadvance.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was elected unanimously as the vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association at the group’s annual meeting in Phoenix on Saturday. Whitmer will succeed Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in the role, as Beshear was elected as the chair of the association.
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The anti-Trump Save America Movement PAC launched its “Save America Seats” midterm election spending campaign and among the first districts targeted is Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, currently held by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Township).
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Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Anti-Trump PAC targets Huizenga's 4th Congressional District in midterm election spending campaign • Michigan Advance
The anti-Trump Save America Movement PAC, the spending arm of a nonprofit organization founded by former Republicans to combat policies of President Donald Trump, launched its “Save America Seats” mid...
michiganadvance.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The anti-Trump Save America Movement PAC launched its “Save America Seats” midterm election spending campaign and among the first districts targeted is Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, currently held by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Township).
Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
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A last-ditch appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court was filed Monday in the state Senate’s lawsuit against the House of Representatives, which sought court intervention over nine bills that never reached the governor’s desk after they were passed by both chambers.
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Michigan House to state Supreme Court: Overturn decision on bills that never reached Whitmer • Michigan Advance
A last-ditch appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court was filed Monday in the state Senate’s lawsuit against the House of Representatives, which sought court intervention over nine bills that never reache...
michiganadvance.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A last-ditch appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court was filed Monday in the state Senate’s lawsuit against the House of Representatives, which sought court intervention over nine bills that never reached the governor’s desk after they were passed by both chambers.
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Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social
it appears the redistricting battle could tilt about 12/14 seats toward Republicans, Democrats could counter with around nine seats pushed their way — that all depends on the outcome of pending court challenges and state legislative votes. So a lot is still in play.
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge
Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.
www.npr.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
it appears the redistricting battle could tilt about 12/14 seats toward Republicans, Democrats could counter with around nine seats pushed their way — that all depends on the outcome of pending court challenges and state legislative votes. So a lot is still in play.
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
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A heads-up state and federal agencies are actively monitoring online activity tied to criticism and protest of the immigration crackdown in New Orleans. That includes social media comments, posts, group chats, and other digital spaces.
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A heads-up state and federal agencies are actively monitoring online activity tied to criticism and protest of the immigration crackdown in New Orleans. That includes social media comments, posts, group chats, and other digital spaces.
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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These were people already approved to be naturalized, yet they were stopped solely because of their countries of origin. MAGA keeps saying, “If they wanted to be in this country, they should have done it the right way.” Well, they did. And the administration still blocked them. Cruelty is the point.
Immigrants Approved for Citizenship ‘Plucked Out’ of Line Moments Before Pledging Allegiance: Report
Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the ceremony. The incident comes after USCIS told employees to halt all immigrat...
people.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
These were people already approved to be naturalized, yet they were stopped solely because of their countries of origin. MAGA keeps saying, “If they wanted to be in this country, they should have done it the right way.” Well, they did. And the administration still blocked them. Cruelty is the point.
His first year of destruction...completely unnecessary destruction
Trump created the tariff crisis and now wants to swoop in as the “solution.” He’s rolling out a $12 billion bailout for farmers (many of whom are among his most loyal supporters) after his own trade war damaged their livelihoods and pushed them into financial hardship.
December 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
His first year of destruction...completely unnecessary destruction
Oh, yes: "Massive, uncontrolled, unchecked power."
WTF just happened today?
⚡️ Day 1784: "Massive, uncontrolled, unchecked power."
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⚡️ Day 1784: "Massive, uncontrolled, unchecked power."
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Day 1784
“Massive, uncontrolled, unchecked power.”
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Oh, yes: "Massive, uncontrolled, unchecked power."
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“I think it’s really important that people see what it looks like when the full force of the United States military is turned on two guys who are clinging to a piece of wood and about to go under, just so that they have sort of a visceral feel for what it is that we’re doing.” — Rep. Jim Himes, D-CT
December 7, 2025
“I think it’s really important that this video be made public,” Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) said today on Face the Nation. Himes was referring to a video of the September 2 U.S. military strike on...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“I think it’s really important that people see what it looks like when the full force of the United States military is turned on two guys who are clinging to a piece of wood and about to go under, just so that they have sort of a visceral feel for what it is that we’re doing.” — Rep. Jim Himes, D-CT
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It’s in the messaging and the amplification of it. The left is finally building a media ecosystem of its own. Our job is to amplify.
December 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It’s in the messaging and the amplification of it. The left is finally building a media ecosystem of its own. Our job is to amplify.
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MORE OF THIS 👇👇👇
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
December 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
MORE OF THIS 👇👇👇
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He is worse than Putin. Bout broke their nations promises to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty In exchange for their nukes.
December 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
He is worse than Putin. Bout broke their nations promises to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty In exchange for their nukes.
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I think it's pretty plain. The plan for the supreme Court is the one written by the heritage foundation. Project 2025. The desired end goal is what they call the unitary executive. In other words, dismantling what our founding fathers wisely did in separating powers into three co-equal branches.
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I think it's pretty plain. The plan for the supreme Court is the one written by the heritage foundation. Project 2025. The desired end goal is what they call the unitary executive. In other words, dismantling what our founding fathers wisely did in separating powers into three co-equal branches.