Tara O'Grady
@taraogrady.bsky.social
Journalist & Writer Former TV News Reporter at KTVN & at YourAKLink Graduated from UNR with degrees in Journalism & Political Science
Now retired have worked in communications for the Democratic party News & Political junkie Mom to 3 amazing adults
Now retired have worked in communications for the Democratic party News & Political junkie Mom to 3 amazing adults
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Tara O'Grady
@taraogrady.bsky.social
· Jan 20
It's a Very Sad Day for America.
It's the beginning of the unraveling of Democracy in the United States.
This account will go dark for today. No further posts until tomorrow as I promise to do all I can to resist.
Please 🙏 for America
It's the beginning of the unraveling of Democracy in the United States.
This account will go dark for today. No further posts until tomorrow as I promise to do all I can to resist.
Please 🙏 for America
Trump Weighing Military Options to Attack Venezuela & possibly other Latin American countries Within Days
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Trump weighing military options to attack Venezuela within days—Report
The briefing came as the USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group entered the region and U.S. forces intensified recent strikes on vessels accused of drug smuggling.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Trump Weighing Military Options to Attack Venezuela & possibly other Latin American countries Within Days
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Before & After photos of Trump’s demolition of the Whitehouse
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Before & After photos of Trump’s demolition of the Whitehouse
Here’s proof that Trump Won't accept any small criticism of himself. He posted this last night. He turned on one of his most loyal supporters MTG
November 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Here’s proof that Trump Won't accept any small criticism of himself. He posted this last night. He turned on one of his most loyal supporters MTG
As ICE escalates its tactics, are federal agents truly ‘untouchable’ in the eyes of the law?
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As ICE escalates its tactics, are federal agents truly ‘untouchable’ in the eyes of the law? | CNN
After recent high-profile use of force encounters, federal officials have seemingly rushed to offer full-throated defenses of immigration agents, raising questions about whether previously enshrined m...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
As ICE escalates its tactics, are federal agents truly ‘untouchable’ in the eyes of the law?
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Trump will require All SNAP participants to reapply for benefits.
Food aid recipients are already required to recertify their information regularly. But the move is part of an effort to overhaul the program & kick millions off of SNAP
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Food aid recipients are already required to recertify their information regularly. But the move is part of an effort to overhaul the program & kick millions off of SNAP
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Trump administration will require SNAP participants to reapply for benefits
Food aid recipients are already required to recertify their information regularly. But the move is part of USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ effort to overhaul the program.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Trump will require All SNAP participants to reapply for benefits.
Food aid recipients are already required to recertify their information regularly. But the move is part of an effort to overhaul the program & kick millions off of SNAP
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Food aid recipients are already required to recertify their information regularly. But the move is part of an effort to overhaul the program & kick millions off of SNAP
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump turns on former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene as Epstein questions mount
Trump withdraws endorsement for Greene, who supports legislation to require full release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein
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Trump withdraws endorsement for Greene, who supports legislation to require full release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein
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Trump turns on former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene as Epstein questions mount – live updates
President withdraws endorsement for Greene, who supports legislation to require full release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Trump turns on former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene as Epstein questions mount
Trump withdraws endorsement for Greene, who supports legislation to require full release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein
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Trump withdraws endorsement for Greene, who supports legislation to require full release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein
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Justice Department to Investigate Epstein Ties, but Not to Trump, his friends or allies
Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate the dealings of Democrats with Epstein, after a week in which his own relationship with the convicted sex offender was in the spotlight
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Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate the dealings of Democrats with Epstein, after a week in which his own relationship with the convicted sex offender was in the spotlight
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The Justice Department Will Investigate Epstein Ties. Just Not to Trump.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Justice Department to Investigate Epstein Ties, but Not to Trump, his friends or allies
Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate the dealings of Democrats with Epstein, after a week in which his own relationship with the convicted sex offender was in the spotlight
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate the dealings of Democrats with Epstein, after a week in which his own relationship with the convicted sex offender was in the spotlight
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans
Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.
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Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.
www.vox.com/politics/468...
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans
Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.
www.vox.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans
Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.
www.vox.com/politics/468...
Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.
www.vox.com/politics/468...
Jeffrey Epstein advised Trump ally, Steve Bannon during 2018 pro Trump media campaign
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Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching Maga influencer on political messaging
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November 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Jeffrey Epstein advised Trump ally, Steve Bannon during 2018 pro Trump media campaign
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Bondi assigns prosecutor to lead investigation into Trump adversaries, opponents & critics for any possible Epstein ties –But Trump directed her to Not investigate any of his allies & friends for ties to Epstein
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Bondi assigns prosecutor to lead investigation into Trump adversaries over Epstein ties – live updates
As he faces scrutiny amid latest Epstein email release, US president uses Department of Justice to investigate opponents including Bill Clinton
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November 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Bondi assigns prosecutor to lead investigation into Trump adversaries, opponents & critics for any possible Epstein ties –But Trump directed her to Not investigate any of his allies & friends for ties to Epstein
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Federal workers who criticized Trump during shutdown are put on leave
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She criticized President Trump during the shutdown. Now she's been put on leave
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Federal workers who criticized Trump during shutdown are put on leave
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At Trump's urging, US Justice Department to probe Epstein ties with Democrats only but Not Republicans
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November 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
At Trump's urging, US Justice Department to probe Epstein ties with Democrats only but Not Republicans
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Trump's Justice department a investigating debunked 2020 Georgia election fraud claims.
Claim, by election deniers, would signal latest step by DoJ in moving away from protecting Americans’ voting rights
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Claim, by election deniers, would signal latest step by DoJ in moving away from protecting Americans’ voting rights
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Justice department allegedly investigating debunked 2020 Georgia election fraud claims
Claim, by election deniers, would signal latest step by DoJ in moving away from protecting Americans’ voting rights
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Trump's Justice department a investigating debunked 2020 Georgia election fraud claims.
Claim, by election deniers, would signal latest step by DoJ in moving away from protecting Americans’ voting rights
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Claim, by election deniers, would signal latest step by DoJ in moving away from protecting Americans’ voting rights
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump prepares to fire workers for TV interview about SNAP
The USDA employees warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.
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The USDA employees warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.
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Trump administration prepares to fire worker for TV interview about SNAP
The USDA employee warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Trump prepares to fire workers for TV interview about SNAP
The USDA employees warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.
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The USDA employees warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.
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U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops
The American Cemetery had 2 displays honoring Black American soldiers’ in World War II
At Trump’s direction the cemetery removed those displays sparking outrage. Dutch appeal to U.S. to restore the information
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The American Cemetery had 2 displays honoring Black American soldiers’ in World War II
At Trump’s direction the cemetery removed those displays sparking outrage. Dutch appeal to U.S. to restore the information
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U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops
The Netherlands American Cemetery previously had two displays honoring Black American soldiers’ experiences in World War II.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops
The American Cemetery had 2 displays honoring Black American soldiers’ in World War II
At Trump’s direction the cemetery removed those displays sparking outrage. Dutch appeal to U.S. to restore the information
www.washington
The American Cemetery had 2 displays honoring Black American soldiers’ in World War II
At Trump’s direction the cemetery removed those displays sparking outrage. Dutch appeal to U.S. to restore the information
www.washington
Family of Fisherman Killed in U.S. Military Strike Says It Wants Justice
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Family of Fisherman Killed in U.S. Military Strike Says It Wants Justice
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November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Family of Fisherman Killed in U.S. Military Strike Says It Wants Justice
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Thousands of parents & guardians of migrant kids arrested in Trump crackdown
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Exclusive: Thousands of parents, guardians of migrant kids arrested in Trump administration crackdown | CNN Politics
The Trump administration’s latest immigration enforcement initiative is an intense effort to crack down on parents and guardians who paid for children to come across the border.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thousands of parents & guardians of migrant kids arrested in Trump crackdown
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Ponzi Schemer Who Got Trump Clemency Faces 50 Years in New Fraud Case
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Ponzi Schemer Who Got Trump Clemency Faces 50 Years in New Fraud
A convicted Ponzi schemer whose 24-year prison term was commuted by President Donald Trump in 2021 now faces as much as 50 years behind bars for an investor fraud that took place after his clemency.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Ponzi Schemer Who Got Trump Clemency Faces 50 Years in New Fraud Case
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Trump puts intense pressure on Republicans to block release of Epstein files
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Trump puts intense pressure on Republicans to block release of Epstein files
Representatives Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace have been summoned to Situation Room or phoned by Trump himself
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November 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Trump puts intense pressure on Republicans to block release of Epstein files
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The Grift continues
How Trump Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy.
The Treasury Department & Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in More tax relief to big companies & the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
The Treasury Department & Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in More tax relief to big companies & the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
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November 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Grift continues
Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on agency sharing confidential housing data
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Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on sharing confidential housing data
A confidant of Bill Pulte, the Trump administration’s top housing regulator, provided confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on agency sharing confidential housing data
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How Trump Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy.
The Treasury Department & Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in More tax relief to big companies & the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
The Treasury Department & Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in More tax relief to big companies & the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
How Trump Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy.
The Treasury Department & Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in More tax relief to big companies & the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
The Treasury Department & Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in More tax relief to big companies & the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
Censorship in Trump’s America
Texas A&M University Tightens Rules by Banning any Discussions About Race and/or Gender in Any Classes
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Texas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes
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November 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Censorship in Trump’s America
Texas A&M University Tightens Rules by Banning any Discussions About Race and/or Gender in Any Classes
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Texas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Texas A&M University Tightens Rules by Banning any Discussions About Race and/or Gender in Any Classes
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
How Pakistan’s Spending Blitz on Trump, his family & allies Helped Win Over Trump & Flip U.S. Policy
As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to Trump, it has received favorable tariff treatment & unique access in Washington in return
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As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to Trump, it has received favorable tariff treatment & unique access in Washington in return
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
How Pakistan’s Spending Blitz Helped Win Over Trump and Flip U.S. Policy
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
How Pakistan’s Spending Blitz on Trump, his family & allies Helped Win Over Trump & Flip U.S. Policy
As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to Trump, it has received favorable tariff treatment & unique access in Washington in return
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to Trump, it has received favorable tariff treatment & unique access in Washington in return
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...