Paul Monies
@pmonies.bsky.social
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Paul Monies
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· Feb 7
I’ve been waiting here since September. Just sayin’…. 😉
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of continued spread, international health experts say.
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of continued spread, international health experts say.
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#foioklahoma By Nuria Martinez-Keel, oklahomavoice.com: During Walters’ final weeks as state superintendent, the Education Department denied that he had a state-owned vehicle, and the agency therefore refused to provide records of his vehicle usage to Oklahoma Voice.
Questions remain over who drove a taxpayer-funded vehicle issued to an aide of Ryan Walters • Oklahoma Voice
Current and former Education Department officials have refused to explain who drove an agency vehicle to Texas, country clubs and stores.
oklahomavoice.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#foioklahoma By Nuria Martinez-Keel, oklahomavoice.com: During Walters’ final weeks as state superintendent, the Education Department denied that he had a state-owned vehicle, and the agency therefore refused to provide records of his vehicle usage to Oklahoma Voice.
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HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
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Speaker Johnson is officially keeping the House in recess again next week. This will be the eighth consecutive week the House has been out of session. The chamber hasn't met since Sept. 19. Adelita Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. 23, has not been sworn in.
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Speaker Johnson is officially keeping the House in recess again next week. This will be the eighth consecutive week the House has been out of session. The chamber hasn't met since Sept. 19. Adelita Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. 23, has not been sworn in.
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“Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the exchanges were carrying Trump wines in a statement to Forbes, saying, ‘The brave men and women of the USCG are pleased to be able to buy Trump wine and cider tax free.’”
November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the exchanges were carrying Trump wines in a statement to Forbes, saying, ‘The brave men and women of the USCG are pleased to be able to buy Trump wine and cider tax free.’”
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The Oklahoma Corporation Commission deliberated Wednesday on Oklahoma Gas & Electric's case that would increase rates for customers before new projects are complete. They decided to delay their vote.
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Oklahoma utility regulators delay vote on OG&E's request to charge customers during new construction
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission deliberated Wednesday on Oklahoma Gas & Electric's case that would increase rates for customers before new projects are complete.
www.kosu.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission deliberated Wednesday on Oklahoma Gas & Electric's case that would increase rates for customers before new projects are complete. They decided to delay their vote.
www.kosu.org/energy-envir...
www.kosu.org/energy-envir...
Ah, yes, the old "Washington Monument Effect" playbook. 🤦♂️
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Ah, yes, the old "Washington Monument Effect" playbook. 🤦♂️
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DHS confirmed it has stopped automatically storing officials' text messages.
Instead, officials are supposed to take a screenshot, send that to their work email, download it onto their work computer and run a text-recognition program on it. Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Instead, officials are supposed to take a screenshot, send that to their work email, download it onto their work computer and run a text-recognition program on it. Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
DHS confirmed it has stopped automatically storing officials' text messages.
Instead, officials are supposed to take a screenshot, send that to their work email, download it onto their work computer and run a text-recognition program on it. Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Instead, officials are supposed to take a screenshot, send that to their work email, download it onto their work computer and run a text-recognition program on it. Every time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
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#foioklahoma By Alexandra Sharfman, okcfox.com: The city also failed to obtain timely annual financial audits, comply with the Open Meetings Act, and retain records as required by law, according to Byrd.
State auditor reports financial mismanagement in Konawa by former city officials
Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd released a forensic audit report detailing financial mismanagement in the City of Konawa in Seminole County.The i
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November 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
#foioklahoma By Alexandra Sharfman, okcfox.com: The city also failed to obtain timely annual financial audits, comply with the Open Meetings Act, and retain records as required by law, according to Byrd.
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Federal judge in Rhode Island is ordering the Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November, saying the USDA lost the discretion to pay partial benefits when it failed to get those funds to recipients fast enough.
"USDA arbitrarily and capriciously created this problem." Story TK
"USDA arbitrarily and capriciously created this problem." Story TK
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Federal judge in Rhode Island is ordering the Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November, saying the USDA lost the discretion to pay partial benefits when it failed to get those funds to recipients fast enough.
"USDA arbitrarily and capriciously created this problem." Story TK
"USDA arbitrarily and capriciously created this problem." Story TK
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
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that this happened at a healthcare event is just A+, no notes
holy shit -- one of Trump's toadies just passed out and the White House event is brought to an abrupt end
November 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
that this happened at a healthcare event is just A+, no notes
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(Reuters) - Meta internally projected late last year that it would earn about 10% of its overall annual revenue – or $16 billion – from running advertising for scams and banned goods, internal company documents show.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
(Reuters) - Meta internally projected late last year that it would earn about 10% of its overall annual revenue – or $16 billion – from running advertising for scams and banned goods, internal company documents show.
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Late last night, USDA told the court in the SNAP case "further analysis" shows "the maximum
allotments need only be reduced by 35%, instead of 50%" and has issued new notices to states. That means folks will get roughly 2/3 of their usual November SNAP benefits, at some point. (1 of 2)
allotments need only be reduced by 35%, instead of 50%" and has issued new notices to states. That means folks will get roughly 2/3 of their usual November SNAP benefits, at some point. (1 of 2)
November 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Late last night, USDA told the court in the SNAP case "further analysis" shows "the maximum
allotments need only be reduced by 35%, instead of 50%" and has issued new notices to states. That means folks will get roughly 2/3 of their usual November SNAP benefits, at some point. (1 of 2)
allotments need only be reduced by 35%, instead of 50%" and has issued new notices to states. That means folks will get roughly 2/3 of their usual November SNAP benefits, at some point. (1 of 2)
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Nancy Pelosi isn't running for reelection. A look at her 'old school' career, from Obamacare to impeachment
Agree with her policies or not, Nancy Pelosi was among the most consequential legislative leaders since legends Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Agree with her policies or not, Nancy Pelosi was among the most consequential legislative leaders since legends Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Nancy Pelosi's 'old school' career in Congress, from Obamacare to impeachment
Agree with her policies or not, Nancy Pelosi was among the most consequential legislative leaders since legends Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn.
www.usatoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Nancy Pelosi isn't running for reelection. A look at her 'old school' career, from Obamacare to impeachment
Agree with her policies or not, Nancy Pelosi was among the most consequential legislative leaders since legends Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Agree with her policies or not, Nancy Pelosi was among the most consequential legislative leaders since legends Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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In case you didn't see it: Yesterday, Democrats flipped two seats on Georgia's utility commission.
The commission shapes Georgia's environmental future, determining the state's energy mix between clean energy and fossil fuel sources.
The commission shapes Georgia's environmental future, determining the state's energy mix between clean energy and fossil fuel sources.
In upset, Democrats win in PSC races that could affect Georgia Power bills
Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard won statewide elections, defeating Republican incumbents, for seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
www.ajc.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In case you didn't see it: Yesterday, Democrats flipped two seats on Georgia's utility commission.
The commission shapes Georgia's environmental future, determining the state's energy mix between clean energy and fossil fuel sources.
The commission shapes Georgia's environmental future, determining the state's energy mix between clean energy and fossil fuel sources.
"Chris Buskirk put tech elites at the center of power in Trump’s Washington. His efforts are grounded in a controversial theory: An 'aristocracy' is needed to move the country forward."
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The secretive donor circle that lifted JD Vance is now rewriting MAGA’s future
Chris Buskirk put tech elites in power in Trump’s Washington. His efforts are grounded in a controversial theory: An “aristocracy” is needed to move the country forward.
wapo.st
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Chris Buskirk put tech elites at the center of power in Trump’s Washington. His efforts are grounded in a controversial theory: An 'aristocracy' is needed to move the country forward."
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New from 404 Media: CBP has quietly launched a facial recognition app for local cops to do immigration enforcement. Scans their face, tells cops whether to contact ICE about this person or not. A truly rapid expansion of ICE's facial recognition app to local cops
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CBP Quietly Launches Face Scanning App for Local Cops To Do Immigration Enforcement
The app, called Mobile Identify and available on the Google Play Store, is specifically for local and regional law enforcement agencies working with ICE on immigration enforcement.
www.404media.co
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New from 404 Media: CBP has quietly launched a facial recognition app for local cops to do immigration enforcement. Scans their face, tells cops whether to contact ICE about this person or not. A truly rapid expansion of ICE's facial recognition app to local cops
www.404media.co/cbp-quietly-...
www.404media.co/cbp-quietly-...
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You may remember the story: "Homeland Security admits family was not supposed to be targeted." CONGRATULATIONS to @spencerhumphrey.bsky.social & photographer Isaac Korstjens of @kfor4.bsky.social
on this accolade. The 8 winners include 60 Minutes & PBS News Hour. (1/2)
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on this accolade. The 8 winners include 60 Minutes & PBS News Hour. (1/2)
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November 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
You may remember the story: "Homeland Security admits family was not supposed to be targeted." CONGRATULATIONS to @spencerhumphrey.bsky.social & photographer Isaac Korstjens of @kfor4.bsky.social
on this accolade. The 8 winners include 60 Minutes & PBS News Hour. (1/2)
cronkiteawards.org
on this accolade. The 8 winners include 60 Minutes & PBS News Hour. (1/2)
cronkiteawards.org
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Norway’s sovereign-wealth fund rejected Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk’s new $1 trillion pay package, becoming the first major investor to disclose its decision.
Major Tesla Investor Rejects Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Deal
Norway’s sovereign-wealth fund is the first major institutional investor to disclose how it voted on the chief executive’s pay package.
on.wsj.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Norway’s sovereign-wealth fund rejected Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk’s new $1 trillion pay package, becoming the first major investor to disclose its decision.