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@topdoc2025.bsky.social
Healthcare/Trauma Psychologist; LibDem; #prochoiceisprolife; advocate of survivors. Wife-Mother-Nana-Friend; music lover; child of the sixties☮️….havent we done all this before?
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Who in the government has the power to say this man is not mentally competent to be President? Or to at least get that process started? #TrumpRants
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UPDATE: Senate votes to advance a tentative deal to end the government shutdown, clearing a key hurdle.
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
nbcnews.to
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
UPDATE: Senate votes to advance a tentative deal to end the government shutdown, clearing a key hurdle.
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The Republican brand is toxic among regular people, thanks to Trump. Republicans have nobody else to blame. ICYMI @saletan.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/hey-republ...
Hey, Republicans: Blame Trump
Exit polls show Tuesday’s election was a referendum on the president and his policies.
www.thebulwark.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Republican brand is toxic among regular people, thanks to Trump. Republicans have nobody else to blame. ICYMI @saletan.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/hey-republ...
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Former President Joe Biden, speaking at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner on Friday, condemned President Trump for “deliberately making hunger worse for America” and accused him of taking a “wrecking ball” to the White House, the Constitution and the rule of law while enriching his own family.
Biden Warns of a ‘Very, Very Dark Moment’ as He Hits Out at Trump
The former president, now a far less popular figure in his party, appeared in Nebraska for an overtly political speech that slammed his successor.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Former President Joe Biden, speaking at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner on Friday, condemned President Trump for “deliberately making hunger worse for America” and accused him of taking a “wrecking ball” to the White House, the Constitution and the rule of law while enriching his own family.
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Upon reflection, electing a president who has nothing to lose because he’s been granted immunity and is at death’s door seems like not a great idea
November 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Upon reflection, electing a president who has nothing to lose because he’s been granted immunity and is at death’s door seems like not a great idea
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After recent races, Republicans are rethinking their strategy to focus more on affordability issues — especially going into the 2026 midterm year.
“The complaint from Republicans is that Donald Trump has hardly been doing this at all,” Jack Blanchard says on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
“The complaint from Republicans is that Donald Trump has hardly been doing this at all,” Jack Blanchard says on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
After recent races, Republicans are rethinking their strategy to focus more on affordability issues — especially going into the 2026 midterm year.
“The complaint from Republicans is that Donald Trump has hardly been doing this at all,” Jack Blanchard says on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
“The complaint from Republicans is that Donald Trump has hardly been doing this at all,” Jack Blanchard says on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
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With election losses crystallizing the risks to downballot Republicans in 2026 and beyond, lawmakers are starting to grapple with the fact that Trump will be gone in a few years, and they’ll be fending for themselves.
Welcome to Trump’s lame duck era.
Welcome to Trump’s lame duck era.
Donald Trump enters his lame duck era
Republicans are starting to contend with the fact that the president will soon be gone, and they'll be fending for themselves.
www.politico.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
With election losses crystallizing the risks to downballot Republicans in 2026 and beyond, lawmakers are starting to grapple with the fact that Trump will be gone in a few years, and they’ll be fending for themselves.
Welcome to Trump’s lame duck era.
Welcome to Trump’s lame duck era.
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"In my conversations with Democratic leaders and operatives over the past 24 hours, it’s clear that the party’s sense of defeatism about the Senate is beginning to fade away."
Read about it in the latest edition of The Opposition from Lauren Egan: www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-...
Read about it in the latest edition of The Opposition from Lauren Egan: www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-...
Dems Are Suddenly Very Serious About Retaking the Senate
“We are so back.”
www.thebulwark.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"In my conversations with Democratic leaders and operatives over the past 24 hours, it’s clear that the party’s sense of defeatism about the Senate is beginning to fade away."
Read about it in the latest edition of The Opposition from Lauren Egan: www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-...
Read about it in the latest edition of The Opposition from Lauren Egan: www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-...
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In case you missed yesterday's great news!
Spanberger Makes History In VA, Mamdani Fires Up NYC, Sherrill Declares “A New Day” In NJ, and California Voters Obliterate MAGA’s Cheating Hopes
After the huge election wins last night, I’m thrilled to have even more great news for you today.
www.dworkinsubstack.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In case you missed yesterday's great news!
The best of the best. Thank you @Rep. Nancy Pelosi for your commitment to American Values (and law). And for your decades of honest, intelligent, ethical service.
Breaking News: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the only female House speaker, said she would retire in 2027, ending a run as one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics. nyti.ms/3XkTV49
November 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The best of the best. Thank you @Rep. Nancy Pelosi for your commitment to American Values (and law). And for your decades of honest, intelligent, ethical service.
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Catch all or part of last night's big election results livestream! Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, JVL, Sam Stein, Bill Kristol, Catherine Rampell, Will Saletan, and Andrew Egger were joined by special guests Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Lis Smith, and Katie Couric www.thebulwark.com/p/bulwarks-e...
Bulwark's Election Night Coverage
A recording of The Bulwark’s livestream.
www.thebulwark.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Catch all or part of last night's big election results livestream! Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, JVL, Sam Stein, Bill Kristol, Catherine Rampell, Will Saletan, and Andrew Egger were joined by special guests Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Lis Smith, and Katie Couric www.thebulwark.com/p/bulwarks-e...
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Got tired of reading the news and getting mad. Feeding America backs 200+ food banks around the country and I've seeded with $500 for now. I'll match up to another $500 myself.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
November 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Got tired of reading the news and getting mad. Feeding America backs 200+ food banks around the country and I've seeded with $500 for now. I'll match up to another $500 myself.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
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After federal officials testified and appeals court intervened, a Wednesday hearing will decide long-term restrictions on federal agents' treatment of protesters and journalists during Chicago deportation operations.
Crucial hearing over feds' use of force could reveal 'incredible' Bovino testimony Wednesday
A federal judge has been deluged with claims that the feds have violated a temporary restraining order, including an allegation that U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino personally tossed tear gas into a crowd in Little Village without justification.
trib.al
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
After federal officials testified and appeals court intervened, a Wednesday hearing will decide long-term restrictions on federal agents' treatment of protesters and journalists during Chicago deportation operations.
Since the House has the authority to “fire and hire” their leader, how about all of the Members come back to work, dismiss SpeakerMJohnson, and replace him with someone who is interested in working and knows how to negotiate? I believe you can do this.
The country depends on you!
The country depends on you!
November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Since the House has the authority to “fire and hire” their leader, how about all of the Members come back to work, dismiss SpeakerMJohnson, and replace him with someone who is interested in working and knows how to negotiate? I believe you can do this.
The country depends on you!
The country depends on you!
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"With millions of people signed up to attend thousands of No Kings demonstrations, the GOP’s alarm is clear from the hallucinatory talking points [about] ‘Hate America’ rallies. They are weaving a tale of terrorists, Marxists, and paid protesters."
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Republicans' attacks on 'No Kings' protests reek of desperation
The GOP’s fictional portrait is part of a strategy to stop the resistance before it flexes its growing power
www.msnbc.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"With millions of people signed up to attend thousands of No Kings demonstrations, the GOP’s alarm is clear from the hallucinatory talking points [about] ‘Hate America’ rallies. They are weaving a tale of terrorists, Marxists, and paid protesters."
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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President @barackobama.bsky.social said it best: having the right Governor matters — especially when reproductive freedom is on the line.
As Governor, I will always protect abortion access in Virginia.
As Governor, I will always protect abortion access in Virginia.
October 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
President @barackobama.bsky.social said it best: having the right Governor matters — especially when reproductive freedom is on the line.
As Governor, I will always protect abortion access in Virginia.
As Governor, I will always protect abortion access in Virginia.
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The restless musician, sporting less electronic gear than usual, spotlights the acoustic warmth of her instrument in pieces stimulated by Bach's cello suites. n.pr/3WGLrEb
Experimental cellist Clarice Jensen finds inspiration in Bach, and a few electronics
The restless musician, sporting less electronic gear than usual, spotlights the acoustic warmth of her instrument in pieces stimulated by Bach's cello suites.
n.pr
October 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The restless musician, sporting less electronic gear than usual, spotlights the acoustic warmth of her instrument in pieces stimulated by Bach's cello suites. n.pr/3WGLrEb
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"We find that protest events now occur across a wider range of U.S. counties than we have observed since January 2017. And the current protest movement has already reached deeper into Trump country than at almost any point during the first Trump administration."
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/10/resi...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/10/resi...
The resistance reaches into Trump country
As organizers for No Kings 2 seek historic turnout on Oct. 18, the broader pro-democracy movement has already broken new ground.
wagingnonviolence.org
October 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"We find that protest events now occur across a wider range of U.S. counties than we have observed since January 2017. And the current protest movement has already reached deeper into Trump country than at almost any point during the first Trump administration."
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/10/resi...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/10/resi...
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Trump insiders say, "he is the commander-in-chief." From next week's @newyorker.com issue, @andykroll.bsky.social goes deep on Russell Vought. (In partnership with our friends @propublica.org.) www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Donald Trump’s Deep-State Wrecking Ball
Russell Vought is using the White House budget office to lay waste to the federal bureaucracy—firing workers, decimating agencies, and testing the rule of law.
www.newyorker.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Trump insiders say, "he is the commander-in-chief." From next week's @newyorker.com issue, @andykroll.bsky.social goes deep on Russell Vought. (In partnership with our friends @propublica.org.) www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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JD Vance dismissed the hate-filled texts by young Republican leaders as "what kids do." I guess he meant these kids:
October 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
JD Vance dismissed the hate-filled texts by young Republican leaders as "what kids do." I guess he meant these kids:
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When JD Vance visits the Marine Corps in San Diego this weekend, he’ll arrive in a region feeling the fallout of a government shutdown — including at food pantries where federal workers are quietly seeking help.
Shutdown fallout hits San Diego ahead of Vance’s Marine Corps visit
Federal workers are quietly seeking help — and bracing for deeper cuts as the shutdown enters its third week.
www.politico.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
When JD Vance visits the Marine Corps in San Diego this weekend, he’ll arrive in a region feeling the fallout of a government shutdown — including at food pantries where federal workers are quietly seeking help.
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"Smith emphasized the administration has diverged from previous ones. 'Nothing like what we see now has ever gone on"...This divergence takes two forms: personal loyalty to the president over loyalty to institutions, and a commitment to outcomes instead of rules."
www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith...
www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith...
Jack Smith’s Not-So-Subtle Message
In two recent appearances, the former special counsel explained his view of what it means to say ‘No Kings.’
www.thebulwark.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Smith emphasized the administration has diverged from previous ones. 'Nothing like what we see now has ever gone on"...This divergence takes two forms: personal loyalty to the president over loyalty to institutions, and a commitment to outcomes instead of rules."
www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith...
www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith...
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It's not every day that a tattooed oyster farmer becomes a national political sensation. Don't miss @lauren-egan.bsky.social's exclusive interview with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner:
Exclusive: Graham Platner Makes the Case for Doing ‘Something Different’
Watch now | Maine’s upstart Senate candidate tells The Bulwark he is a different breed of Democrat than Gov. Janet Mills—but not a progressive.
www.thebulwark.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's not every day that a tattooed oyster farmer becomes a national political sensation. Don't miss @lauren-egan.bsky.social's exclusive interview with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner:
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Trump routinely calls Jack Smith “deranged.” But in his remarks, Smith illustrated what it looks like to follow rules instead of trampling them. One of these men is engaged in naked, corrupt lawfare.
Today's Morning Shots, from @saletan.bsky.social and @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social:
Today's Morning Shots, from @saletan.bsky.social and @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social:
Jack Smith’s Not-So-Subtle Message
In two recent appearances, the former special counsel explained his view of what it means to say ‘No Kings.’
www.thebulwark.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Trump routinely calls Jack Smith “deranged.” But in his remarks, Smith illustrated what it looks like to follow rules instead of trampling them. One of these men is engaged in naked, corrupt lawfare.
Today's Morning Shots, from @saletan.bsky.social and @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social:
Today's Morning Shots, from @saletan.bsky.social and @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social:
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"You can’t just sit in the stands and say, 'Oh, the umpire is not calling balls and strikes. This is weird.’ You actually have to get out on the field and be the umpire. There isn’t going to be a game unless we get out there and say, ‘OK, we believe in the rules.’"
www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith...
www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith...
Jack Smith’s Not-So-Subtle Message
In two recent appearances, the former special counsel explained his view of what it means to say ‘No Kings.’
www.thebulwark.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"You can’t just sit in the stands and say, 'Oh, the umpire is not calling balls and strikes. This is weird.’ You actually have to get out on the field and be the umpire. There isn’t going to be a game unless we get out there and say, ‘OK, we believe in the rules.’"
www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith...
www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith...