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Krassensteins

@krassenstein.bsky.social

November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM

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Skye

@simplyskye.bsky.social

NPR reported this morning that, based on their review of the #Epstein emails released yesterday, Trump’s name appeared more than 1,000 times in the document—

"I have met some very bad people, none as bad as #Trump. Not one decent cell in his body." - Jeffrey Epstein

A black-and-white photo of Trump & Epstein in suits standing close together at what appears to be a party, with Trump holding two children in front of him while the Epstein holds a drink.

November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM

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Ron Filipkowski

@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

The America First guy has brought in 566 foreign workers during his 5 years in office to work at his companies instead of hiring Americans. And counting.

November 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

JPMorgan Chase alerted Trump admin to over $1B in ‘suspicious’ transactions involving Epstein and prominent Wall Street figures: report
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

JPMorgan flagged $1B in ‘suspicious’ Epstein-linked deals to Trump administration

Over 4,700 transactions, including wire transfers to Russian banks raised red flags in 2019, new documents reveal

www.independent.co.uk

November 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Dems Say Trump Is Taking Credit For Something They Passed Without GOP Support
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

November 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

‘Traditional family values’ Michigan lawmaker appears in adult hookup sites
www.metrotimes.com/news/politic...

‘Traditional family values’ Michigan lawmaker appears in adult hookup sites - Detroit Metro Times

The name, email address, and home address of Republican state Rep. Bryan Posthumus of Kent County, along with a credit card bearing his name, appear in data from Ashley Madison, a website for people s...

www.metrotimes.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Kinloch’s megachurch bought a $6.6M theater in Southfield, then transferred it to his private company for $1
www.metrotimes.com/news/politic...

Kinloch’s megachurch bought a $6.6M theater in Southfield, then transferred it to his private company for $1 - Detroit Metro Times

In May 2022, the Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. announced his megachurch planned to buy a former movie theater site in Southfield and convert it into a church, community space, and a resource center for peo...

www.metrotimes.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Jan. 6 rioter accused of firing gun at Capitol, said he had 'nothing to worry about' because he predicted pardon, is back behind bars for alleged kidnapping
lawandcrime.com/crime/jan-6-...

Jan. 6 rioter accused of firing gun at Capitol back behind bars for alleged kidnapping

An Illinois man accused of firing a gun into the air during the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol finds himself back behind bars after he was arrested for a felony warrant out of Utah.

lawandcrime.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

'Assault on the rule of law': Reagan-appointed judge resigns to speak out against Trump posing a 'threat to democracy and the rule of law'
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...

Reagan-appointed judge resigns to speak against Trump posing a 'threat' to the rule of law

Mark L. Wolfe resigned from his role as a senior U.S. district judge in Massachusetts to speak out against what he believes are abject derelictions of duty and abuses of power by Trump.

lawandcrime.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Drug dealer granted clemency by Trump sent back to prison for violating terms of his release
apnews.com/article/brau...

Drug dealer granted clemency by Trump sent back to prison for violating terms of his release

A convicted drug dealer granted clemency by President Donald Trump has been sent back to federal prison for violating the terms of his release after being charged with several new crimes.

apnews.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Republican senator teases GOP will unveil 'comprehensive' health care plan by December - Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KY)
www.rawstory.com/roger-marsha...

Republican senator teases GOP will unveil 'comprehensive' health care plan by December

A Republican senator claimed on Monday that the GOP will release a "comprehensive" health care plan to replace the Affordable Care Act in early December, right around the time they are expected to vot...

www.rawstory.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

“She Was Struggling to Breathe” – ICE Under Fire After Chicago Dad Says Agents Pepper-Sprayed His 1-Year-Old
www.inquisitr.com/she-was-stru...

"She Was Struggling to Breathe" - ICE Under Fire After Chicago Dad Says Agents Pepper-Sprayed His 1-Year-Old

The family alleged that an ICE agent appeared out of nowhere and pepper-sprayed the father, while the substance also hit his 1-year-old daughter inside the car. Despite their claims, the DHS denied th...

www.inquisitr.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

When did he last look in a mirror?

Donald Trump administration may deny visas for fat foreigners
www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...

Trump administration may deny visas for overweight foreigners

Donald Trump's State Department has said conditions that could cause an additional burden on services could be grounds to refuse a visa application for people wanting to visit the US

www.mirror.co.uk

November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Trump quietly erases conviction of GOP lawmaker’s spouse
www.rawstory.com/trump-pardon...

November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Democratic Sen. Slams Marco Rubio For Paying Millions To African Nation To Take Deportees: 'Highly Unusual'
www.latintimes.com/democratic-s...

Democratic Sen. Slams Marco Rubio For Paying Millions To African Nation To Take Deportees: 'Highly Unusual'

Democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration's payments to the African country of Equatorial Guinea to take deportees from third countries.

www.latintimes.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Trump Wants to Deploy Troops to Protect a Shopping Center — The Problem Is, It Doesn’t Exist
www.inquisitr.com/trump-wants-...

Trump Wants to Deploy Troops to Protect a Shopping Center — The Problem Is, It Doesn’t Exist

President Donald Trump recently threatened to deploy troops to Chicago as he was distressed about a shopping center that does not exist.

www.inquisitr.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
www.propublica.org/article/port...

“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops

After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence wa...

www.propublica.org

November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

‘Our message is simple.' Charlotte-area leaders speak out on Border Patrol plans
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

‘Our message is simple.’ Charlotte-area leaders speak out on Border Patrol plans

Multiple news outlets have reported Border Patrol agents could be moved to Charlotte for operations expected to begin this month.

www.charlotteobserver.com

November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM

Susan Miller

@rainyday2024.bsky.social

Donald Trump is going back on his own words, promotes immigration by saying that there aren’t enough ‘talented’ people
www.themarysue.com/donald-trump...