Melissa
@crypticcalm1.bsky.social
I want a better world for my family. GOP is the party of Trump. What they don't condemn, they condone. I write, research and laugh at life's absurdities. 🚫DM
Out of the eight senators who were subpoenaed during Jack Smith’s probe, only Sen. Lindsey Graham plans to use the law allowing legislators to sue for $500K. Graham says he won’t settle cheap:
“I want to make it so painful, no one ever does this again.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
“I want to make it so painful, no one ever does this again.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate Republicans run from politically toxic payout provision designed just for them
Only one Republican senator has public plans to sue under new legislative language House Republicans are now seeking to scrap.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Out of the eight senators who were subpoenaed during Jack Smith’s probe, only Sen. Lindsey Graham plans to use the law allowing legislators to sue for $500K. Graham says he won’t settle cheap:
“I want to make it so painful, no one ever does this again.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
“I want to make it so painful, no one ever does this again.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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"Pete, you strike the second the Epstein Files are released and you keep killing and blowing things up until Americans stop talking about those files. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Have a hot teen bring me a Diet Coke."
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
"Pete, you strike the second the Epstein Files are released and you keep killing and blowing things up until Americans stop talking about those files. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Have a hot teen bring me a Diet Coke."
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Wood chipper, feet first.
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Wood chipper, feet first.
District Judge Cameron Currie expressed doubts regarding the legality of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s appointment.
Currie noted the final minutes of the grand jury session were not transcribed so Halligan’s conduct is unable to be reviewed.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Currie noted the final minutes of the grand jury session were not transcribed so Halligan’s conduct is unable to be reviewed.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Judge appears skeptical of Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim US attorney
A ruling against Halligan could threaten the cases she brought against James Comey and Letitia James.
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
District Judge Cameron Currie expressed doubts regarding the legality of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s appointment.
Currie noted the final minutes of the grand jury session were not transcribed so Halligan’s conduct is unable to be reviewed.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Currie noted the final minutes of the grand jury session were not transcribed so Halligan’s conduct is unable to be reviewed.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Arab-American leaders advise residents of Dearborn, Michigan not to engage the march planned by Republican candidate for governor Anthony Hudson. The stated goalis to "protect Americans from Sharia law.”
"This gentleman is coming to provoke a response."
michiganadvance.com/briefs/leade...
"This gentleman is coming to provoke a response."
michiganadvance.com/briefs/leade...
Leaders urge Dearborn residents to ignore GOP gubernatorial candidate’s planned march through city • Michigan Advance
Arab-American leaders are urging residents of Dearborn not to engage with a planned march through the city by Republican gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson, who said on X that he planned the march...
michiganadvance.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Arab-American leaders advise residents of Dearborn, Michigan not to engage the march planned by Republican candidate for governor Anthony Hudson. The stated goalis to "protect Americans from Sharia law.”
"This gentleman is coming to provoke a response."
michiganadvance.com/briefs/leade...
"This gentleman is coming to provoke a response."
michiganadvance.com/briefs/leade...
Acting Attorney Lindsey Halligan faces a rare joint court challenge from James Comey and Letitia James, who argue her appointment is unlawful which renders their indictments void.
The judge will now weigh whether the DOJ bent the rules.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
The judge will now weigh whether the DOJ bent the rules.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Judge hears challenge to Trump's appointment of prosecutor in James Comey and Letitia James cases
Attorneys for Comey and James will argue that Halligan is unlawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney and therefore the indictments against the pair should be thrown out.
www.nbcnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Acting Attorney Lindsey Halligan faces a rare joint court challenge from James Comey and Letitia James, who argue her appointment is unlawful which renders their indictments void.
The judge will now weigh whether the DOJ bent the rules.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
The judge will now weigh whether the DOJ bent the rules.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
The House voted 222-209 to end the 43-day government shutdown. The bill funds key programs, restores back pay, and now heads to Trump’s desk. Democrats want ACA tax credits extended but Speaker Johnson demands reforms first.
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abcnews.go.com/Politics/hou...
House passes funding bill to end longest-ever government shutdown
The House on Wednesday night passed a bill that will fund the government through Jan. 30. President Donald Trump is expected to sign it later Wednesday night.
abcnews.go.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The House voted 222-209 to end the 43-day government shutdown. The bill funds key programs, restores back pay, and now heads to Trump’s desk. Democrats want ACA tax credits extended but Speaker Johnson demands reforms first.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/hou...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/hou...
Senate Republicans offer to extend Affordable Care Act funds that expire at the end of the year if Democrats agree to stricter abortion restrictions on health insurance.
Republicans are already throwing up roadblocks to reaching a deal for the ACA.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Republicans are already throwing up roadblocks to reaching a deal for the ACA.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Senate Republicans offer to extend Affordable Care Act funds that expire at the end of the year if Democrats agree to stricter abortion restrictions on health insurance.
Republicans are already throwing up roadblocks to reaching a deal for the ACA.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Republicans are already throwing up roadblocks to reaching a deal for the ACA.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Nearly 80% of voters in farming-dependent counties voted for Trump. Now, many of the farmers are on the brink of bankruptcy because of his policies.
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Nearly 80% of voters in farming-dependent counties voted for Trump. Now, many of the farmers are on the brink of bankruptcy because of his policies.
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On this Veterans Day, I'm reflecting on the fact that our Commander-in-Chief is a lying draft dodger who kicked out 5,000 trans service members who, unlike him, were serving ably and honorably, after hiring a white supremacist, alcoholic TV chatterbox to run our military.
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
On this Veterans Day, I'm reflecting on the fact that our Commander-in-Chief is a lying draft dodger who kicked out 5,000 trans service members who, unlike him, were serving ably and honorably, after hiring a white supremacist, alcoholic TV chatterbox to run our military.
TikToker Nikalie Monroe is an Army veteran from Kentucky who has called over 30 megachurches asking for baby formula to help feed a fictitious baby as part of a social experiment.
Nine churches agreed to help.
Thirty-three said no.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Nine churches agreed to help.
Thirty-three said no.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
TikToker pretending to be needy mom called megachurches for help and went viral
Videos featured in the experiment have been viewed thousands of times on TikTok
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
TikToker Nikalie Monroe is an Army veteran from Kentucky who has called over 30 megachurches asking for baby formula to help feed a fictitious baby as part of a social experiment.
Nine churches agreed to help.
Thirty-three said no.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Nine churches agreed to help.
Thirty-three said no.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Donald Trump is requesting the Supreme Court review the $5 million civil judgment where a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
"The American People stand with President Trump..."
No, this American does not.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
"The American People stand with President Trump..."
No, this American does not.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Trump requests Supreme Court overturn E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation verdict
An appeals court last year upheld a lower court's judgment that Trump sexually abused Carroll in the 1990s, and later defamed her after she went public with her allegations.
www.nbcnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Donald Trump is requesting the Supreme Court review the $5 million civil judgment where a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
"The American People stand with President Trump..."
No, this American does not.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
"The American People stand with President Trump..."
No, this American does not.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will begin distributing partial SNAP payments starting November 12. Most recipients will receive less than 65% of their monthly benefits.
Ohio spent $25 million on food banks and aid for low-income families.
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
Ohio spent $25 million on food banks and aid for low-income families.
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
Ohio announces partial SNAP benefits to be distributed as early as Wednesday
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services announced Monday that it is taking the necessary steps to distribute partial SNAP benefits this week.
www.news5cleveland.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will begin distributing partial SNAP payments starting November 12. Most recipients will receive less than 65% of their monthly benefits.
Ohio spent $25 million on food banks and aid for low-income families.
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
Ohio spent $25 million on food banks and aid for low-income families.
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
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I’ve only posted one GFM, and it’s my intention never to post another. But this one is close to my heart. I know the family personally and have visited with them countless times. If you can help out, it would be great. If not, I completely understand - but a retweet is free.
gofund.me/e44538b52
gofund.me/e44538b52
Donate to Support Betty's Fight to Keep Her Home, organized by Patricia Winter
Betty is an 86-year-old widow who has always been proud of her independence. A… Patricia Winter needs your support for Support Betty's Fight to Keep Her Home
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November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I’ve only posted one GFM, and it’s my intention never to post another. But this one is close to my heart. I know the family personally and have visited with them countless times. If you can help out, it would be great. If not, I completely understand - but a retweet is free.
gofund.me/e44538b52
gofund.me/e44538b52
House Judiciary Committee Democrats say that Ghislaine Maxwell is preparing a commutation application for review by the Trump administration. They have obtained a letter written by Maxwell to her attorney from an unidentified whistleblower.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Ghislaine Maxwell to seek commutation, document indicates
She is to make her plea to President Donald Trump.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
House Judiciary Committee Democrats say that Ghislaine Maxwell is preparing a commutation application for review by the Trump administration. They have obtained a letter written by Maxwell to her attorney from an unidentified whistleblower.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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It was an honor to attend a roundtable discussion this afternoon with former President Barack Obama.
It’s because of you that I was in this room today, and I am forever grateful.
It’s because of you that I was in this room today, and I am forever grateful.
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It was an honor to attend a roundtable discussion this afternoon with former President Barack Obama.
It’s because of you that I was in this room today, and I am forever grateful.
It’s because of you that I was in this room today, and I am forever grateful.
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Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff Cade Cothren received full pardons from Donald Trump after being convicted of federal corruption charges.
www.wsmv.com/2025/11/06/p...
www.wsmv.com/2025/11/06/p...
President Trump pardons former TN House Speaker Glen Casada, chief of staff, after corruption convictions
President Donald Trump has pardoned the disgraced former Speaker of the Tennessee House Glen Casada and his co-conspirators after their corruption convictions and sentencing.
www.wsmv.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff Cade Cothren received full pardons from Donald Trump after being convicted of federal corruption charges.
www.wsmv.com/2025/11/06/p...
www.wsmv.com/2025/11/06/p...
UPS released the names of crew members who were killed in the plane that crashed in Louisville.
Captain Richard Wartenberg
First Officer Lee Truitt
International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond.
Investigative teams will be on scene at least a week.
www.wlwt.com/article/ups-...
Captain Richard Wartenberg
First Officer Lee Truitt
International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond.
Investigative teams will be on scene at least a week.
www.wlwt.com/article/ups-...
UPS identifies crew on board Louisville plane crash, including pilot from NKY
UPS has released the names of the crew members aboard the plane that crashed at the Louisville Airport.
www.wlwt.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
UPS released the names of crew members who were killed in the plane that crashed in Louisville.
Captain Richard Wartenberg
First Officer Lee Truitt
International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond.
Investigative teams will be on scene at least a week.
www.wlwt.com/article/ups-...
Captain Richard Wartenberg
First Officer Lee Truitt
International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond.
Investigative teams will be on scene at least a week.
www.wlwt.com/article/ups-...
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Last Saturday my little community raised $10,000 for Feeding America, which they turn into 100,000 meals. I run a meme account and have done more for the hungry in this country than the president, who is intentionally starving women and children for no reason.
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Last Saturday my little community raised $10,000 for Feeding America, which they turn into 100,000 meals. I run a meme account and have done more for the hungry in this country than the president, who is intentionally starving women and children for no reason.
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🚨🚨DAMN‼️Go off Sen Rosen(D-NV) 🔥💥🔥She does not mince words when she confronts Sen Moreno (R-OH) about the Republican shutdown. Democrats have found their voices and as you see in this clip they’re not afraid to use it anymore!! Keep fighting these anti-democratic asshats.
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🚨🚨DAMN‼️Go off Sen Rosen(D-NV) 🔥💥🔥She does not mince words when she confronts Sen Moreno (R-OH) about the Republican shutdown. Democrats have found their voices and as you see in this clip they’re not afraid to use it anymore!! Keep fighting these anti-democratic asshats.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey posted to Facebook following last nights election results with a message directed at residents of Virginia.
"...Don’t wait for the high taxes to heavy regulations to come, now is your chance to escape to wild and wonderful West Virginia.”
"...Don’t wait for the high taxes to heavy regulations to come, now is your chance to escape to wild and wonderful West Virginia.”
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey posted to Facebook following last nights election results with a message directed at residents of Virginia.
"...Don’t wait for the high taxes to heavy regulations to come, now is your chance to escape to wild and wonderful West Virginia.”
"...Don’t wait for the high taxes to heavy regulations to come, now is your chance to escape to wild and wonderful West Virginia.”
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This will definitely make up for the landslide blowout the GOP got handed yesterday.
November 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This will definitely make up for the landslide blowout the GOP got handed yesterday.