Richa
@richachoubey.bsky.social
Nerd. Yankees Fan. TV/Film person
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Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
dlvr.it
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
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Breaking: The House voted unanimously, 426-0, to strip a provision in the funding bill that allowed senators to sue the government for $500K if their phone data was searched without their knowledge.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Breaking: The House voted unanimously, 426-0, to strip a provision in the funding bill that allowed senators to sue the government for $500K if their phone data was searched without their knowledge.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
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The original Dem demands were:
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The original Dem demands were:
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
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The longer this goes on, the more Americans want to know why Republicans are protecting pedophiles.
Republicans continue to postpone the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, the newest Democrat elected to Congress, for a 20th day.
Her day one promise is to be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.
Her day one promise is to be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.
October 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The longer this goes on, the more Americans want to know why Republicans are protecting pedophiles.
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After a few years of progress, working women are moving backward.
Why mothers are leaving the workforce
The exodus translates to less income and financial stability for households.
www.axios.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
After a few years of progress, working women are moving backward.
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BREAKING NYT:
Trump just fired a U.S. attorney who insisted on following a court order.
Michele Beckwith, the top federal prosecutor in Sacramento, was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.
Trump just fired a U.S. attorney who insisted on following a court order.
Michele Beckwith, the top federal prosecutor in Sacramento, was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.
Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING NYT:
Trump just fired a U.S. attorney who insisted on following a court order.
Michele Beckwith, the top federal prosecutor in Sacramento, was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.
Trump just fired a U.S. attorney who insisted on following a court order.
Michele Beckwith, the top federal prosecutor in Sacramento, was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.
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We are not authoritarian fascists. And if you say you are, we will come after you and charge you with crimes.
September 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
We are not authoritarian fascists. And if you say you are, we will come after you and charge you with crimes.
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BREAKING
Troy Edwards, James Comey’s son-in-law, has resigned from the Department of Justice.
Edward’s as a prosecutor in the same office that just indicted his father-in-law.
Troy Edwards, James Comey’s son-in-law, has resigned from the Department of Justice.
Edward’s as a prosecutor in the same office that just indicted his father-in-law.
September 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
BREAKING
Troy Edwards, James Comey’s son-in-law, has resigned from the Department of Justice.
Edward’s as a prosecutor in the same office that just indicted his father-in-law.
Troy Edwards, James Comey’s son-in-law, has resigned from the Department of Justice.
Edward’s as a prosecutor in the same office that just indicted his father-in-law.
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Nexstar and Sinclair, which own a combined 20% of local ABC affiliates, will still not broadcast Jimmy Kimmel.
Sinclair is a conservative company that donates to and supports right-wing causes.
Sinclair is a conservative company that donates to and supports right-wing causes.
September 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Nexstar and Sinclair, which own a combined 20% of local ABC affiliates, will still not broadcast Jimmy Kimmel.
Sinclair is a conservative company that donates to and supports right-wing causes.
Sinclair is a conservative company that donates to and supports right-wing causes.
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Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT LETS TRUMP REMOVE DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WHILE LITIGATION CONTINUES
September 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT LETS TRUMP REMOVE DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WHILE LITIGATION CONTINUES
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Disney announces ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will return on Tuesday:
September 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Disney announces ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will return on Tuesday:
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hey so this is insane
September 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
hey so this is insane
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Can't stop won't stop until Kimmel is back on the air. #WGAstrong
September 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Can't stop won't stop until Kimmel is back on the air. #WGAstrong
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Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, who was a Columbia University graduate student when he was abruptly arrested by the Trump administration this year, have asked a federal judge to intercede after an immigration court judge ordered last week that he be removed to Syria or Algeria.
Mahmoud Khalil Asks Federal Judge to Intercede After Deportation Order
Mr. Khalil is not in imminent danger of deportation, but his situation has grown more dire as the Trump administration continues its efforts to remove him from the country.
nyti.ms
September 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, who was a Columbia University graduate student when he was abruptly arrested by the Trump administration this year, have asked a federal judge to intercede after an immigration court judge ordered last week that he be removed to Syria or Algeria.
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High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.
Democrats and Hollywood stars decry Kimmel's suspension as government censorship
High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.
n.pr
September 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.
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This is ofc a far greater attack on free speech than Kimmel going off the air
Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
“It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech," Khalil, a former Columbia University grad student, said in a statement.
www.nbcnews.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This is ofc a far greater attack on free speech than Kimmel going off the air
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“Let’s be clear about what just happened: Jimmy Kimmel, a prominent late-night comedian, was just taken off the airwaves because the Trump administration didn’t like what he had to say — and threatened his employer until they shut him up.” www.vox.com/politics/461...
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.vox.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
“Let’s be clear about what just happened: Jimmy Kimmel, a prominent late-night comedian, was just taken off the airwaves because the Trump administration didn’t like what he had to say — and threatened his employer until they shut him up.” www.vox.com/politics/461...
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Trump said in July that he wanted Kimmel fired next.
July.
Kirk was still alive in July.
This has nothing to do with Kirk. Nothing.
July.
Kirk was still alive in July.
This has nothing to do with Kirk. Nothing.
Federal government forces Jimmy Kimmel off the air. RIP First Amendment.
Man, you gotta hand it to ABC. The speed with which it will knuckle under to President Donald Trump is really impressive. It took only a few hours for the powers that be to indefinitely sideline award...
www.dailykos.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Trump said in July that he wanted Kimmel fired next.
July.
Kirk was still alive in July.
This has nothing to do with Kirk. Nothing.
July.
Kirk was still alive in July.
This has nothing to do with Kirk. Nothing.
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So disappointing to see Rumer Willis, Bruce and Demi’s daughter, use her platform of one million to spread dangerous misinformation.
September 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
So disappointing to see Rumer Willis, Bruce and Demi’s daughter, use her platform of one million to spread dangerous misinformation.
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Thrilled that my good friend and Governor, Tim Walz, is running again. He's truly helped make Minnesota a better place for all and I am excited for what he will accomplish during his next term.
September 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Thrilled that my good friend and Governor, Tim Walz, is running again. He's truly helped make Minnesota a better place for all and I am excited for what he will accomplish during his next term.
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What is heartbreaking is how unprepared journalistic institutions are to defend democracy, which can’t exist without a free press. They have miserably and horribly failed. This is just the latest example.
September 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
What is heartbreaking is how unprepared journalistic institutions are to defend democracy, which can’t exist without a free press. They have miserably and horribly failed. This is just the latest example.
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The Post’s decision to fire Karen Attiah, one of their strongest voices, is just despicable. Unfortunately, it speaks to the moment we’re in.
The best thing we can do is vigorously support Karen’s work.
The best thing we can do is vigorously support Karen’s work.
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Post’s decision to fire Karen Attiah, one of their strongest voices, is just despicable. Unfortunately, it speaks to the moment we’re in.
The best thing we can do is vigorously support Karen’s work.
The best thing we can do is vigorously support Karen’s work.
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No surprise, sadly.
September 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
No surprise, sadly.