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Phil Yabut
@philliefan99.bsky.social
A lawyer who wants to be a photographer...or a photographer who wants to be a lawyer. (Washington, DC - Ward 7)

#DCStatehoodNow #FreeDC #HandsOffDC

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New family members Eloise (the gray tabby) and Milo want to say hi to Bluesky. 🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️
If the #auroraborealis was out tonight, it was far more subtle than last night. Contrast with the previous storm from 10/11/2024 (2nd pic). #dc #aurora @capitalweather.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:17 AM
#Trumpflation on every bumper sticker in the next cycle
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One"
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The "peace president" is about to start a shooting war with Venezeula, a country much, much weaker than us. For what, exactly?
🇺🇸 🇻🇪 A US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in Latin America, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict as it announced its own "massive" deployment.
➡️ u.afp.com/Snxt
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Trump's hair had a wind issue this morning at Arlington.
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Trump's still trying to shill Vererans Day as "Victory Day." And using Russia as an example.
November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Only a bit more than half-full at the Veterans Day ceremony featuring Trump at Arlington. Maybe because it is pretty cold out?
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Good.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Happy #VeteransDay from Arlington! Winds are really whipping up the flags, so I hope Trump's using a lot of hair product.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
He's running.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
$2000 *might* cover the cost of ACA health insurance for one month.
Trump: "We're gonna issue a dividend to our middle income people and lower income people of about $2,000, and we're gonna use the remaining tariffs to lower our debt."
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The only way I'm rationalizing the CR deal: the Dem senators who came up with it are betting that since voters already blame GOP for shutdown and healthcare cliff (and by whopping margins), there'll be enough scared GOP lawmakers to pass a standalone bill in December. Maybe.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
As a symbol of corporate greed and political grift in my neighborhood, why not?
November 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Now do Trump and family.
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I thought Trump was a "peacetime" president
Hegseth: "We are not building for peacetime. We are pivoting the Pentagon and our industrial base to a wartime footing. Building for victory should our adversaries FAFO."
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Wait...the Fox what?
At the Fox Patriot Awards tonight, Hegseth tells a story about how Trump makes Truth Social posts after bombings.
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The Sandwich Guy case is a wacky story about serious issues. The Selzer case is a serious story about serious issues.
J. Ann Selzer: “I am pleased to see this lawsuit has been dismissed. The First Amendment’s protection for free speech and a free press held strong. I know that I did nothing wrong and I am glad the court also concluded that there was never a valid legal claim.”

www.thefire.org/news/victory...
VICTORY! Federal district court dismisses class-action suit against pollster J. Ann Selzer
Federal district court tosses ‘fake news’ lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer, affirming First Amendment protections for election commentary.
www.thefire.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The ham and cheese stand alone.
🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Denial is just a river in Egypt.
Mike Johnson: "What happened last night is blue states and blue cities voted blue. We all saw that coming. And no one should read too much into last night's election results."
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If Tuberville wants to invade Nigeria, he should lead the charge.
Tommy Tuberville says he supports Trump invading Nigeria
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Big winners tonight: Democratic Party

Big losers (besides MAGA/GOP and Trump): DC pundit class

#Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
By my rough count, Dems seem to be on track to flip maybe TWELVE seats in the Va. House of Delegates. 😲 #Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Mamdami projection was actually kinda quick. #NYCMayor
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Sherrill wins! Mainstream conventional wisdom takes a bath on this one. #NJGov
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
GOP is in huge trouble next year if this holds.
NBC News exit polls

VIRGINIA GOV 2021
Economy is the #1 issue
Economy voters prefer Youngkin+11 over McAuliffe

VIRGINIA GOV 2025
Economy is the #1 issue
Economy voters prefer Spanberger+20 over Earle-Sears

Sea change. TBD if it replicates elsewhere.
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Spanberger wins!!! Thank you, Virginia!
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM