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Trump's Limo Ride Had A Strange Moment, And Everyone Could See It

November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Understandable. You can only stuff so much stolen loot in your trunk.

huffpost.com/entry/trump-limp-trunk-open_n_69118231e4b03f26059c5359?origin=home-whats-happening-unit

Spectators spotted something different about The Beast during the president's ride to the airport.

Whistleblower leaks Ghislaine Maxwell pardon plea planned for Trump

November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Lucky for her she wasn't some black kid selling loose cigarettes.

rawstory.com/ghislaine-maxwell-trump-2674280655/

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, having struck out with the Supreme Court in her bid for freedom after being convicted of sex trafficking, is now prepping a package to be given to Donald T...

Enough Senate Democrats appear ready to cave on the shutdown—for nothing

November 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

This makes me sick to my stomach.

Hassan & Shaheen NH.Rosen & Cortez-Masto NV
Durbin IL Kaine VA Fettetman PA King (I) ME

dailykos.com/stories/2025/11/9/2352982/-Enough-Senate-Democrats-appear-ready-to-cave-on-the-shutdown-for-nothing?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=top_news_slot_1&pm_medium=web

Senate Democrats are caving on the shutdown. The broad framework for agreement, which was negotiated in part by Sens. Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen, and Maggie Hassan, as well as GOP senators, has “more ...

Donald Trump Tells Some Whopping Lies In Fox NFL Interview

November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

You know what would be headline worthy? "Trump Tells the Truth."

huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-lies-fox-nfl-interview-kenny-albert-jonathan-vilma_n_6911baa2e4b003bdc1851ee7?origin=home-whats-happening-unit

Was it any surprise that the president's falsehoods spiraled at the Washington Commanders' football game?

Scott Bessent said to be 'in damage control' after blowing up Trump's $2,000 checks plan

November 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Figure it's exactly like the DOGE check you got.

rawstory.com/trump-2674279737/?utm_source=superhead

Just hours after President Donald Trump floated the idea of sending Americans $2,000 checks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent immediately contradicted the proposal during a live appearance Sunday on A...

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election, pardon attorney says

November 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

I'm only surprised that it took ten months for trump to pardon his former insurrection partners. Criminals who don't try to protect their buddies soon run out of gang members.

us.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-pardons-rudy-giuliani-others-080838173.html

President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of his political allies for their support or involvement in alleged plans to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to the Department of Jus...

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November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Sorry TACO, the "Orange Bowl" is already taken.

espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46892115/trump-wants-commanders-stadium-named-him

Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him

A senior White House source said there have been back-channel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion dom...

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November 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Whatever TACO wants to call it, the generations that remember him will call it the Epstein Ballroom.

dailykos.com/stories/2025/11/8/2352805/-Trump-s-Midnight-Demolition-How-an-Old-Developer-s-Trick-Bulldozed-the-White-House?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=trending&pm_medium=web

Trump's Midnight Demolition: How an Old Developer's Trick Bulldozed the White House

The backhoes started Monday morning. By the time most Americans saw the photos, the East Wing of the White House was already rubble. Donald Trump demolished the entire 83-year-old structure to build h...

The DC ‘Sandwich Guy’ Speaks In Exclusive HuffPost Interview

November 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

The fully armed, masked ICE agent dressed in full tactical gear, could SMELL mustard and onions! Do you not understand how bad such trauma as that can be?

huffpost.com/entry/dc-sandwich-guy-interview_n_690f6849e4b0d142901f6a6b?origin=home-whats-happening-unit

In an interview with HuffPost, Sean Dunn said the memes and artwork helped him through a frightening legal ordeal. Just don’t call him a “hero.”

'He worse than Biden': 'Exhausted' Trump seen 'slumping into limo' amid sleep scandal

November 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

So who will prop this crumbling SOB up for the 2028 illegal campaign? He'll likely need an embalmer next year.

rawstory.com/trump-sleep-scandal-limo-video/

Just as Donald Trump is trying to shake off a scandal after purportedly being spotted falling asleep in the Oval Office, the president was seen in a video reportedly "exhausted" and "slumping" into hi...

Impact of US government shutdown far worse than expected, White House adviser says

November 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Republicans and recessions go hand-in-hand. Their inability to govern is just one of many reasons. Greed, bad fiscal policy, massive debt spending, job losses, lack of financial controls, and inflation to name a few.

yahoo.com/finance/news/impact-us-government-shutdown-far-135946347.html

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The economic impact of the U.S. government shutdown is far worse than expected, but the U.S. economy is likely to rebound quickly once it ends, White House economic adviser Kevin

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November 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

The senate is possible, but Dems badly need to run younger, smart leaders with fresh ideas.

dailykos.com/stories/2025/11/8/2352819/-The-Senate-is-Definitely-in-Play-Riding-the-Tsunami?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=trending&pm_medium=web

The Senate is Definitely in Play: Riding the Tsunami

In May, I wrote that the Democrats could actually retake the U.S. Senate in 2026 if things break right: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/5/1/2319854/-Democrats-Must-Think-Big-in-2026-We-Can-Win-t...

U.S. Airlines Cancel More Than 2,500 Weekend Flights Largely Due To Government Shutdown

November 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

“It would be a tremendously negative mark on the president of the US. He’s the one who has to get people together.”-DJT

This is a GOP shutdown.

huffpost.com/entry/airlines-cancel-more-than-1000-flights-on-second-day-faa-flight-cuts_n_690f9cf5e4b03cb129003ab5?origin=home-whats-happening-unit

Analysts warn that the upheaval will intensify and be felt far beyond air travel if the cancellations pick up and move closer to the Thanksgiving holiday.

GOP lawmaker says new Epstein bombshell might keep House in recess ‘through next year’

November 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Don't overthink it. The felon is a pedo. That explains it all.

rawstory.com/jeffrey-epstein-2674278145/

A new bombshell report revealing new details about Jeffrey Epstein and his international influence has led one MAGA lawmaker to suggest the House may remain in recess through 2026 to avoid drawing mor...

Warning: Trump tries to explain his filibuster logic

November 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

His bombast is getting so silly and boring. I’m sure "filibuster" is a word he never heard of until the past month.

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President Donald Trump was forced to explain his logic for demanding an end of the Senate filibuster —the procedural tool Republicans have been counting on to ...

ICE Has An Alarming New ‘Immediate Need’

November 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Immigrant children did not choose to come here.

huffpost.com/entry/ice-call-center-immigrant-children_n_690e317ce4b0d142901f00e9?origin=home-whats-happening-unit

The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on migrant youth for months.

Nicolle Wallace bursts into laughter as Trump caught nodding off — again

November 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Excessive sleeping is a common feature of dementia, but to be fair Trump is at his best when unconscious.

rawstory.com/trump-fell-asleep/

President Donald Trump appeared to doze during a press conference on Thursday, drawing both mockery and shock from political analysts. In a conversation about it on Friday, however, MSNBC host Nicolle...

Day 1 of air traffic cuts hit travelers hard. But the worst is still to come

November 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Holiday travel canceled, food prices up, SNAP gutted, health care cuts, tariffs, ICE, invading cities, etc... This is Trump's America. Tired of winning yet?

yahoo.com/news/articles/travelers-brace-airport-chaos-flight-110000302.html

Plans to cut flights have left travelers angry and anxious. Some tried to move their travel plans up, while others were trying to figure out alternatives in case their flights were canceled.

yahoo.com

November 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Islamophobia is what it's called. It's not surprising that Tubby's state is near the bottom of education rankings.

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Mamdani win prompts bigoted GOP freak-out

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama added his voice to the chorus of bigots lamenting the recent election of Democrat Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor. “We’re in a different ...

Supreme Court Grants Trump Appeal, Issues Emergency Order To Block Full SNAP Food Aid Payments

November 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

What a fiasco. Some November payments are out the door, while others are withheld. Some states are footing the bill while legal wrangling continues. Happy Thanksgiving, TACO.

huffpost.com/entry/trump-administration-seeks-halt-snap-food-aid-payments-after-court-order_n_690e10b0e4b0d142901ee2db#

The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.

‘Hold on a second’: CNN host calls out Trump ally over inflation ‘hysteria’ claim

November 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM

Salty Snowbird

@belliled.bsky.social

Shrinkflation (reducing the size of the packaging) and skimpflation (using cheaper, lower-quality ingredients) are the latest GOP lies about the economy.

rawstory.com/trump-inflation-2674277139/

CNN anchor Abby Phillip pressed former Trump White House lawyer Jim Schultz during a heated panel exchange over inflation Friday night after Schultz argued that Americans are ‘overreacting” to the sta...