Patricia Brown
@pbpencraft.bsky.social
Retired Family Law Attorney & Federal Law Clerk; Mom; Fresno County Democratic Central Committee 2016-Present; VP, Kennedy Club of San Joaquin; Screenwriter; Studying Italian, Tai Chi, & Pilates; Trivia, Jeopardy!, The Yankees, & Politics are my “sports”
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The director Rob Reiner delivered an incredible number of widely acclaimed movies, from “When Harry Met Sally” to “Stand By Me” and “Misery.” On “Cannonball,” Wesley Morris reflects on the impact Reiner had on his life and why his films are so beloved. nyti.ms/4ajIsd5
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The director Rob Reiner delivered an incredible number of widely acclaimed movies, from “When Harry Met Sally” to “Stand By Me” and “Misery.” On “Cannonball,” Wesley Morris reflects on the impact Reiner had on his life and why his films are so beloved. nyti.ms/4ajIsd5
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We are going all in - and on all platforms - to hold Trump and those harming the American people accountable. Thanks to the NYT for covering the critical work of Oversight Dems.
➡️ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
➡️ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
December 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
We are going all in - and on all platforms - to hold Trump and those harming the American people accountable. Thanks to the NYT for covering the critical work of Oversight Dems.
➡️ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
➡️ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
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“My administration is committed to naming the make and model of crime guns whenever possible, and I urge mayors across the country to join us—because transparency is one of our strongest tools for holding bad actors across the gun industry accountable.” - @mayorbmscott.bsky.social
Everytown Releases Annual Crime Gun Recovery Report, Highlighting Spike in Glock Pistol Recoveries, Rise in 3D-Printed Firearms and Machine Gun Conversion Devices
Recoveries of Polymer80 Ghost Guns Dropped 43% Since 2022 Following Litigation, Regulation, and Grassroots Accountability Efforts Led by Everytown Just Four Manufacturers – Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wess...
mayors.everytown.org
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“My administration is committed to naming the make and model of crime guns whenever possible, and I urge mayors across the country to join us—because transparency is one of our strongest tools for holding bad actors across the gun industry accountable.” - @mayorbmscott.bsky.social
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Today, in partnership with members of #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, we released our Crime Gun Recovery Report.
Just four gun manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—produced over half of all guns recovered in crimes in 2024, despite the existence of 6,000+ manufacturers nationwide.
Just four gun manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—produced over half of all guns recovered in crimes in 2024, despite the existence of 6,000+ manufacturers nationwide.
Thousands of guns are found at crime scenes. What do they tell us?
A report from the advocacy group Everytown For Gun Safety analyzed data from local police departments on nearly 350,000 guns used in crimes from 2020 to 2024, including where they came from.
www.npr.org
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today, in partnership with members of #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, we released our Crime Gun Recovery Report.
Just four gun manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—produced over half of all guns recovered in crimes in 2024, despite the existence of 6,000+ manufacturers nationwide.
Just four gun manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—produced over half of all guns recovered in crimes in 2024, despite the existence of 6,000+ manufacturers nationwide.
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HUGE: Democrats have the 218 signatures needed to force a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Congress must take action to extend these lifesaving health care subsidies for 22 million Americans. Bring the vote to the floor, Speaker Johnson.
Congress must take action to extend these lifesaving health care subsidies for 22 million Americans. Bring the vote to the floor, Speaker Johnson.
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
HUGE: Democrats have the 218 signatures needed to force a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Congress must take action to extend these lifesaving health care subsidies for 22 million Americans. Bring the vote to the floor, Speaker Johnson.
Congress must take action to extend these lifesaving health care subsidies for 22 million Americans. Bring the vote to the floor, Speaker Johnson.
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I’ve got a bill to force the Treasury Department to turn over that key file so that investigators can follow the money. I’m going to keep at it. More news to come.
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I’ve got a bill to force the Treasury Department to turn over that key file so that investigators can follow the money. I’m going to keep at it. More news to come.
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My investigation is focused on following the money on Epstein’s trafficking operation. The Treasury Department has its own Epstein file -- thousands of bank records that make up a roadmap of his finances. Secretary Bessent has refused to turn it over.
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
My investigation is focused on following the money on Epstein’s trafficking operation. The Treasury Department has its own Epstein file -- thousands of bank records that make up a roadmap of his finances. Secretary Bessent has refused to turn it over.
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My investigators are back with more on our follow the money investigation into Epstein.
Here’s a thread for anyone interested in learning about another major Epstein mystery:
Here’s a thread for anyone interested in learning about another major Epstein mystery:
Exclusive | Senators Press FBI Over Failure to Investigate Epstein’s Lawyer and Accountant
The FBI never interviewed Darren Indyke or Richard Kahn about their work for Epstein; they deny knowing about Epstein’s crimes.
www.wsj.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
My investigators are back with more on our follow the money investigation into Epstein.
Here’s a thread for anyone interested in learning about another major Epstein mystery:
Here’s a thread for anyone interested in learning about another major Epstein mystery:
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December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Bizarre speech for a Hanukkah reception, but OK. trib.al/Y7fnXAW
December 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Bizarre speech for a Hanukkah reception, but OK. trib.al/Y7fnXAW
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House Dems have the votes to pass a 3yr extension of ACA tax credits.
Now Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of getting this bill to the President & preventing huge spikes in costs for millions.
Leader Thune: commit to bringing this bill to a vote, now.
Now Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of getting this bill to the President & preventing huge spikes in costs for millions.
Leader Thune: commit to bringing this bill to a vote, now.
December 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
House Dems have the votes to pass a 3yr extension of ACA tax credits.
Now Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of getting this bill to the President & preventing huge spikes in costs for millions.
Leader Thune: commit to bringing this bill to a vote, now.
Now Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of getting this bill to the President & preventing huge spikes in costs for millions.
Leader Thune: commit to bringing this bill to a vote, now.
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The 17th day of the annual Space Telescope Advent Calendar shows a pair of star-forming regions in a distant and dusty irregular galaxy.
Day 17 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: Distant Starbursts
The 17th day of the annual Space Telescope Advent Calendar shows a pair of star-forming regions in a distant and dusty irregular galaxy.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The 17th day of the annual Space Telescope Advent Calendar shows a pair of star-forming regions in a distant and dusty irregular galaxy.
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“The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions ... I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat." trib.al/rTEcXzl
Jack Smith Testifies That He’d Prosecute Trump All Over Again
The former special prosecutor is standing by his prosecutions of Donald Trump.
trib.al
December 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions ... I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat." trib.al/rTEcXzl
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A Dem senator pressed Trump's FCC Chair, Brendan Carr, on the agency's independence at a hearing today, noting it says "independent" right on the FCC website.
Minutes later, with the hearing still going on, the website updated. The word "independent" was gone. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Minutes later, with the hearing still going on, the website updated. The word "independent" was gone. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Brendan Carr said the FCC isn’t independent. Its website quickly updated.
The Federal Communications Commission chairman faced questioning over the agency’s role in pressuring media companies and its independence from the president.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A Dem senator pressed Trump's FCC Chair, Brendan Carr, on the agency's independence at a hearing today, noting it says "independent" right on the FCC website.
Minutes later, with the hearing still going on, the website updated. The word "independent" was gone. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Minutes later, with the hearing still going on, the website updated. The word "independent" was gone. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Rob Reiner devoted his life to entertaining us and fighting to make the world a better place. We will honor his memory by continuing to show up for our democracy.
Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
December 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Rob Reiner devoted his life to entertaining us and fighting to make the world a better place. We will honor his memory by continuing to show up for our democracy.
Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.
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🚨BREAKING:
We just learned that the court in my lawsuit — Neguse et al. v. ICE — has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The rule of law will prevail.
We just learned that the court in my lawsuit — Neguse et al. v. ICE — has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The rule of law will prevail.
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🚨BREAKING:
We just learned that the court in my lawsuit — Neguse et al. v. ICE — has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The rule of law will prevail.
We just learned that the court in my lawsuit — Neguse et al. v. ICE — has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The rule of law will prevail.
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Many thanks to Delano Massey at Axios for this very cool profile www.axios.com/2025/12/13/j...
Joy Reid's next act: building her own media empire
"They don't protect us," she said of legacy media organizations. "We have to build our own."
www.axios.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Many thanks to Delano Massey at Axios for this very cool profile www.axios.com/2025/12/13/j...
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Yesterday’s jobs report showed that wages are growing at the slowest pace in four years.
Prices are high, health care costs are about to jump for millions, and unemployment is rising.
What is Trump doing about it?
Prices are high, health care costs are about to jump for millions, and unemployment is rising.
What is Trump doing about it?
Already shaky job market weakened in October and November, according to delayed federal data
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Yesterday’s jobs report showed that wages are growing at the slowest pace in four years.
Prices are high, health care costs are about to jump for millions, and unemployment is rising.
What is Trump doing about it?
Prices are high, health care costs are about to jump for millions, and unemployment is rising.
What is Trump doing about it?
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I recently sued the Trump administration after they unlawfully denied me access to an immigration detention facility in Aurora.
A court just ruled in our favor—stopping them from blocking our oversight efforts.
I will continue fighting to hold Trump accountable.
A court just ruled in our favor—stopping them from blocking our oversight efforts.
I will continue fighting to hold Trump accountable.
ICE just prevented me from entering an immigration detention facility in my district—a clear violation of federal law.
Members of Congress have the right to immediately access these facilities. Listen here 👇
Members of Congress have the right to immediately access these facilities. Listen here 👇
December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I recently sued the Trump administration after they unlawfully denied me access to an immigration detention facility in Aurora.
A court just ruled in our favor—stopping them from blocking our oversight efforts.
I will continue fighting to hold Trump accountable.
A court just ruled in our favor—stopping them from blocking our oversight efforts.
I will continue fighting to hold Trump accountable.
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Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov was one of the students shot and killed at Brown University this past weekend.
This is what his sister, Samira, wants you to know.
This is what his sister, Samira, wants you to know.
December 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov was one of the students shot and killed at Brown University this past weekend.
This is what his sister, Samira, wants you to know.
This is what his sister, Samira, wants you to know.
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After Trump filed a ridiculous defamation case against the Pulitzer Prize Board, its lawyers started demanding records as part of the discovery phase, including his
- tax returns
- medical records
- medications
- materials related to his “psychological health” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
- tax returns
- medical records
- medications
- materials related to his “psychological health” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Pulitzer Board demands Trump tax returns, medical records as part of his defamation suit
After the president picked a fight with the Pulitzer Prize Board, its lawyers demanded info he'd prefer to keep under wraps.
www.ms.now
December 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
After Trump filed a ridiculous defamation case against the Pulitzer Prize Board, its lawyers started demanding records as part of the discovery phase, including his
- tax returns
- medical records
- medications
- materials related to his “psychological health” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
- tax returns
- medical records
- medications
- materials related to his “psychological health” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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BREAKING: 4 GOP Reps. sign on to Dem health care discharge petition
@alivitali.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social with more reporting.
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@alivitali.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social with more reporting.
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4 GOP Reps. sign on to Dem health care discharge petition, providing enough numbers for a vote
Four Republican Representatives have signed on to a Democratic-led health care discharge petition, providing enough numbers for a vote. MS NOW Senior Capitol Hill Reporter Ali Vitali joins Ana Cabrera...
www.ms.now
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
BREAKING: 4 GOP Reps. sign on to Dem health care discharge petition
@alivitali.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social with more reporting.
www.ms.now/ana-cabrera-...
@alivitali.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social with more reporting.
www.ms.now/ana-cabrera-...
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BREAKING: Four GOP reps. sign on to Dem health care discharge petition, providing enough numbers for a vote in the House. @alivitali.bsky.social has the latest.
December 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
BREAKING: Four GOP reps. sign on to Dem health care discharge petition, providing enough numbers for a vote in the House. @alivitali.bsky.social has the latest.
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MS NOW's @alivitali.bsky.social breaks down what to expect ahead of former DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
MS NOW's @alivitali.bsky.social breaks down what to expect ahead of former DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.