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“Money is power, and the founders of this country feared that a president would turn into a monarch if he alone could dictate how the government uses the federal treasury. President Trump, however, has tried to take Congress’s constitutional power and make it his own…
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Opinion | The Power Grab That Embodies Trumpism
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“Money is power, and the founders of this country feared that a president would turn into a monarch if he alone could dictate how the government uses the federal treasury. President Trump, however, has tried to take Congress’s constitutional power and make it his own…
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/o...
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A new AP poll finds only 33% of
U.S. adults approve of the way
Trump is managing the government, down from 43% in March.
Large decline among Republicans & Independents.
Overall approval at 36%.
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U.S. adults approve of the way
Trump is managing the government, down from 43% in March.
Large decline among Republicans & Independents.
Overall approval at 36%.
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/trum...
What Americans think about Trump's management of the government, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A new AP poll finds only 33% of
U.S. adults approve of the way
Trump is managing the government, down from 43% in March.
Large decline among Republicans & Independents.
Overall approval at 36%.
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/trum...
U.S. adults approve of the way
Trump is managing the government, down from 43% in March.
Large decline among Republicans & Independents.
Overall approval at 36%.
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/trum...
They should be furious…
“Democrats are universally furious at the eight senators who helped broker the shutdown-ending deal without any concessions, as well as at the party’s leadership…There are calls for political retribution and resignations.”
#Shutdown #Senate
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“Democrats are universally furious at the eight senators who helped broker the shutdown-ending deal without any concessions, as well as at the party’s leadership…There are calls for political retribution and resignations.”
#Shutdown #Senate
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Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
They should be furious…
“Democrats are universally furious at the eight senators who helped broker the shutdown-ending deal without any concessions, as well as at the party’s leadership…There are calls for political retribution and resignations.”
#Shutdown #Senate
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
“Democrats are universally furious at the eight senators who helped broker the shutdown-ending deal without any concessions, as well as at the party’s leadership…There are calls for political retribution and resignations.”
#Shutdown #Senate
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If you’re livid at the 8 Democratic Senators who sold out the country & bent the knee to Trump (as I am), listen to this Frank Sinatra & Ella Fitzgerald medley to help calm the nerves.
These 8 Senators lack courage & a backbone to stand up to a bully. Caving emboldens him!
youtu.be/Hng4cDBeQr8
These 8 Senators lack courage & a backbone to stand up to a bully. Caving emboldens him!
youtu.be/Hng4cDBeQr8
Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald Medley | Live from A Man and His Music (1967) [Remastered HD]
YouTube video by Frank Sinatra
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November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
If you’re livid at the 8 Democratic Senators who sold out the country & bent the knee to Trump (as I am), listen to this Frank Sinatra & Ella Fitzgerald medley to help calm the nerves.
These 8 Senators lack courage & a backbone to stand up to a bully. Caving emboldens him!
youtu.be/Hng4cDBeQr8
These 8 Senators lack courage & a backbone to stand up to a bully. Caving emboldens him!
youtu.be/Hng4cDBeQr8
A judge appointed by President Reagan resigned because he could no longer remain silent on the administration’s assault on the rule of law.
“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. President Donald Trump…
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“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. President Donald Trump…
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Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A judge appointed by President Reagan resigned because he could no longer remain silent on the administration’s assault on the rule of law.
“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. President Donald Trump…
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. President Donald Trump…
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Costs are UP -
Health insurance premiums⬆️
Groceries⬆️
Energy⬆️
Layoffs⬆️
Pardons for criminals⬆️
Authoritarianism⬆️
Threat to democracy⬆️
DOWN -
Affordability⬇️
Funding for Food Stamps⬇️
Federal Government - Shutdown⬇️
U.S. airline flights⬇️
National Security⬇️
Health insurance premiums⬆️
Groceries⬆️
Energy⬆️
Layoffs⬆️
Pardons for criminals⬆️
Authoritarianism⬆️
Threat to democracy⬆️
DOWN -
Affordability⬇️
Funding for Food Stamps⬇️
Federal Government - Shutdown⬇️
U.S. airline flights⬇️
National Security⬇️
a man in a military uniform with medals on his chest
ALT: a man in a military uniform with medals on his chest
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Costs are UP -
Health insurance premiums⬆️
Groceries⬆️
Energy⬆️
Layoffs⬆️
Pardons for criminals⬆️
Authoritarianism⬆️
Threat to democracy⬆️
DOWN -
Affordability⬇️
Funding for Food Stamps⬇️
Federal Government - Shutdown⬇️
U.S. airline flights⬇️
National Security⬇️
Health insurance premiums⬆️
Groceries⬆️
Energy⬆️
Layoffs⬆️
Pardons for criminals⬆️
Authoritarianism⬆️
Threat to democracy⬆️
DOWN -
Affordability⬇️
Funding for Food Stamps⬇️
Federal Government - Shutdown⬇️
U.S. airline flights⬇️
National Security⬇️
Democrats win big in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania…& Proposition 50 passes in California. Big rebuke of Trump across the country.
#Election2025 #BlueWave #Prop50 #Virginia #NewJersey #NewYorkCity #Democracy
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#Election2025 #BlueWave #Prop50 #Virginia #NewJersey #NewYorkCity #Democracy
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Election Night Live updates: Democrats notch wins for governors, mayor over Trump's picks
Election Night winners include Democrats Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, Abigail Spanberger for governor of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill for governor of New Jersey.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Democrats win big in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania…& Proposition 50 passes in California. Big rebuke of Trump across the country.
#Election2025 #BlueWave #Prop50 #Virginia #NewJersey #NewYorkCity #Democracy
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#Election2025 #BlueWave #Prop50 #Virginia #NewJersey #NewYorkCity #Democracy
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What a game!!
Congratulations to the World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fantastic series.
Congratulations also to the Blue Jays. They played a great series.
#WorldSeries #Dodgers #BlueJays
Congratulations to the World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fantastic series.
Congratulations also to the Blue Jays. They played a great series.
#WorldSeries #Dodgers #BlueJays
BREAKING: The LA Dodgers become the first World Series repeat champion in 25 years with epic, extra-innings Game 7 win over Blue Jays.
Smith's homer in 11th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 5-4 to become first repeat champion in 25 years
Will Smith homered in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive World Series titles.
bit.ly
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 AM
What a game!!
Congratulations to the World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fantastic series.
Congratulations also to the Blue Jays. They played a great series.
#WorldSeries #Dodgers #BlueJays
Congratulations to the World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fantastic series.
Congratulations also to the Blue Jays. They played a great series.
#WorldSeries #Dodgers #BlueJays
Millions face 'huge sticker shock' when ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1
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Millions face 'huge sticker shock' when ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Millions of households logging on to enroll in a health plan via the Affordable Care Act marketplace will see much higher premiums.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Millions face 'huge sticker shock' when ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1
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Thank your Member of Congress - if you can find them - for your health care premiums skyrocketing.
Looks like very big increases in many red states-Texas, Florida, Wyoming, Montana, Arkansas, Tennessee, South Dakota, Kansas, Utah…
Capitol phone number: 202-224-3121
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Looks like very big increases in many red states-Texas, Florida, Wyoming, Montana, Arkansas, Tennessee, South Dakota, Kansas, Utah…
Capitol phone number: 202-224-3121
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Here’s How Much Obamacare Prices Are Rising Across the Country
The new prices make it official: Americans will need to pay more for insurance next year if extra subsidies are allowed to expire.
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Thank your Member of Congress - if you can find them - for your health care premiums skyrocketing.
Looks like very big increases in many red states-Texas, Florida, Wyoming, Montana, Arkansas, Tennessee, South Dakota, Kansas, Utah…
Capitol phone number: 202-224-3121
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Looks like very big increases in many red states-Texas, Florida, Wyoming, Montana, Arkansas, Tennessee, South Dakota, Kansas, Utah…
Capitol phone number: 202-224-3121
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Maybe these abysmal numbers are because Americans are not happy that building the WH ballroom is his number one priority instead of addressing skyrocketing health care premiums, funding SNAP & addressing rising food prices.
@nicollewallace.bsky.social @msnbc.com
@nicollewallace.bsky.social @msnbc.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Maybe these abysmal numbers are because Americans are not happy that building the WH ballroom is his number one priority instead of addressing skyrocketing health care premiums, funding SNAP & addressing rising food prices.
@nicollewallace.bsky.social @msnbc.com
@nicollewallace.bsky.social @msnbc.com
“Insurers have increased rates significantly for next year — an average of about 30 percent for a typical plan in the 30 states where the federal government manages markets, and an average of 17 percent in states that run their own markets…”
#ACA #Obamacare
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#ACA #Obamacare
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Obamacare Prices Become Public, Highlighting Big Increases
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October 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
“Insurers have increased rates significantly for next year — an average of about 30 percent for a typical plan in the 30 states where the federal government manages markets, and an average of 17 percent in states that run their own markets…”
#ACA #Obamacare
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
#ACA #Obamacare
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
You decide…
Here is President Ronald Reagan’s April 25, 1987 radio address on Free and Fair Trade.
#Tariffs #Reagan
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Here is President Ronald Reagan’s April 25, 1987 radio address on Free and Fair Trade.
#Tariffs #Reagan
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
You decide…
Here is President Ronald Reagan’s April 25, 1987 radio address on Free and Fair Trade.
#Tariffs #Reagan
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Here is President Ronald Reagan’s April 25, 1987 radio address on Free and Fair Trade.
#Tariffs #Reagan
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
NYT Confirms: Trump will DEMOLISH the ENTIRE East Wing of the White House.
The Times says the East Wing is expected to be fully torn down by the weekend to make room for Trump's ballroom for billionaires — despite the fact that Trump pledged the White House would not be touched.
The Times says the East Wing is expected to be fully torn down by the weekend to make room for Trump's ballroom for billionaires — despite the fact that Trump pledged the White House would not be touched.
October 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Trump admin has furloughed around 1,400 staff with the NNSA, the agency responsible for ensuring “the United States maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile.”
This shortsighted, inane act jeopardizes national security. Our enemies must be thrilled.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/p...
This shortsighted, inane act jeopardizes national security. Our enemies must be thrilled.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/p...
Federal agency overseeing US nuclear stockpile will furlough most of its workforce starting Monday | CNN Politics
The federal agency responsible for overseeing and modernizing the US nuclear stockpile will furlough the vast majority of its staff Monday as the government shutdown drags on, according to the Departm...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Trump admin has furloughed around 1,400 staff with the NNSA, the agency responsible for ensuring “the United States maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile.”
This shortsighted, inane act jeopardizes national security. Our enemies must be thrilled.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/p...
This shortsighted, inane act jeopardizes national security. Our enemies must be thrilled.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/p...
History is made by those who show up. Over 7 million people showed up yesterday at #NoKings marches across the U.S. They marched to defend democracy & the Constitution. They marched to exercise their right to free speech & peacefully assemble. 🇺🇸
@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social #Democracy
@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social #Democracy
October 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
History is made by those who show up. Over 7 million people showed up yesterday at #NoKings marches across the U.S. They marched to defend democracy & the Constitution. They marched to exercise their right to free speech & peacefully assemble. 🇺🇸
@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social #Democracy
@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social #Democracy
Which is pro-American -
7 million+ exercising their constitutional right to free speech & to assemble peacefully or the president posting a video of himself wearing a crown like a King, dumping sh*t on the American people?
The answer is clear. #NoKings
@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social
7 million+ exercising their constitutional right to free speech & to assemble peacefully or the president posting a video of himself wearing a crown like a King, dumping sh*t on the American people?
The answer is clear. #NoKings
@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social
After a week of ridiculous Republican smears and Trump claiming that “very few people are going to be there,” you just made history. #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Which is pro-American -
7 million+ exercising their constitutional right to free speech & to assemble peacefully or the president posting a video of himself wearing a crown like a King, dumping sh*t on the American people?
The answer is clear. #NoKings
@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social
7 million+ exercising their constitutional right to free speech & to assemble peacefully or the president posting a video of himself wearing a crown like a King, dumping sh*t on the American people?
The answer is clear. #NoKings
@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social
Reporting Live from the #NoKings march in New York City. The line of people marching extends for blocks & blocks & blocks. Massive crowd.
This 👇🏻 is what these folks are supporting.
#Democracy #FreeSpeech #NYC
This 👇🏻 is what these folks are supporting.
#Democracy #FreeSpeech #NYC
October 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Reporting Live from the #NoKings march in New York City. The line of people marching extends for blocks & blocks & blocks. Massive crowd.
This 👇🏻 is what these folks are supporting.
#Democracy #FreeSpeech #NYC
This 👇🏻 is what these folks are supporting.
#Democracy #FreeSpeech #NYC
Reporting Live from the #NoKings march in NYC.
People marching in support of democracy & free speech.
#NoKings #FreedomOfSpeech #Democracy #FreeSpeech
People marching in support of democracy & free speech.
#NoKings #FreedomOfSpeech #Democracy #FreeSpeech
October 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Reporting Live from the #NoKings march in NYC.
People marching in support of democracy & free speech.
#NoKings #FreedomOfSpeech #Democracy #FreeSpeech
People marching in support of democracy & free speech.
#NoKings #FreedomOfSpeech #Democracy #FreeSpeech
Reporting Live from the #NoKings march down 7th Avenue in NYC.
Americans exercising their freedom of speech & right to peacefully assemble.
Americans exercising their freedom of speech & right to peacefully assemble.
October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reporting Live from the #NoKings march down 7th Avenue in NYC.
Americans exercising their freedom of speech & right to peacefully assemble.
Americans exercising their freedom of speech & right to peacefully assemble.
October 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM