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This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
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@stephruhle.bsky.social explains how the *Affordable* Care Act became Trump's biggest problem in fighting the Affordability Crisis.
December 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
@stephruhle.bsky.social explains how the *Affordable* Care Act became Trump's biggest problem in fighting the Affordability Crisis.
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Doomers don't realize how much of their power they give Trump and MAGA.
December 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Doomers don't realize how much of their power they give Trump and MAGA.
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Whitehouse: Not only were the founders extremely interested in checks and balances but they were desperately concerned about corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Whitehouse: Not only were the founders extremely interested in checks and balances but they were desperately concerned about corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
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this isn’t just lame duck territory, this is dead duck territory
Indiana Republicans reject effort to redraw voting maps in rebuke to Trump
Measure to redistrict, which would add two GOP-friendly seats, failed 19-31 after 21 Republicans joined 10 Democrats
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
this isn’t just lame duck territory, this is dead duck territory
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The GOP just blocked extending the ACA subsidies - again.
Making people’s healthcare skyrocket while you control the White House and both chambers of Congress seems like a great move for the midterms.
Making people’s healthcare skyrocket while you control the White House and both chambers of Congress seems like a great move for the midterms.
December 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The GOP just blocked extending the ACA subsidies - again.
Making people’s healthcare skyrocket while you control the White House and both chambers of Congress seems like a great move for the midterms.
Making people’s healthcare skyrocket while you control the White House and both chambers of Congress seems like a great move for the midterms.
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Leavitt lies: "Every economic metric does in fact show that the economy is improving"
December 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Leavitt lies: "Every economic metric does in fact show that the economy is improving"
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Secretary Noem finally said the quiet part out loud: asylum seekers are here legally.
That admission means ICE is violating federal law under her direction as they ruthlessly assault and deport people with pending asylum cases.
The truth finally comes out.
That admission means ICE is violating federal law under her direction as they ruthlessly assault and deport people with pending asylum cases.
The truth finally comes out.
December 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Secretary Noem finally said the quiet part out loud: asylum seekers are here legally.
That admission means ICE is violating federal law under her direction as they ruthlessly assault and deport people with pending asylum cases.
The truth finally comes out.
That admission means ICE is violating federal law under her direction as they ruthlessly assault and deport people with pending asylum cases.
The truth finally comes out.
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Collins: If the economy is as strong as the president has said it is, why is he telling parents two weeks before Christmas that they should only buy two or three dolls for their children?
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Collins: If the economy is as strong as the president has said it is, why is he telling parents two weeks before Christmas that they should only buy two or three dolls for their children?
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Fried: Across the board, no matter the demographics, you saw overperformance. People are pissed.
I heard Susie Wiles wants to put Trump on the campaign trail next year. Bring it. Because every time he opens his mouth these days, Democrats win more
I heard Susie Wiles wants to put Trump on the campaign trail next year. Bring it. Because every time he opens his mouth these days, Democrats win more
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Fried: Across the board, no matter the demographics, you saw overperformance. People are pissed.
I heard Susie Wiles wants to put Trump on the campaign trail next year. Bring it. Because every time he opens his mouth these days, Democrats win more
I heard Susie Wiles wants to put Trump on the campaign trail next year. Bring it. Because every time he opens his mouth these days, Democrats win more
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If Indiana legislators hold firm on their conscience today, it will among other things be a much-needed rejection of the idea that you can get your way on policy through bullying, intimidation, and threats.
December 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If Indiana legislators hold firm on their conscience today, it will among other things be a much-needed rejection of the idea that you can get your way on policy through bullying, intimidation, and threats.
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Senators Adam Schiff and Dick Durbin wrote a letter to the DOJ inspector general asking for an independent review to see if any chain of custody issues allowed the documents to be “scrubbed, softened, or quietly removed before the public sees it." trib.al/fyHFDdp
December 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Senators Adam Schiff and Dick Durbin wrote a letter to the DOJ inspector general asking for an independent review to see if any chain of custody issues allowed the documents to be “scrubbed, softened, or quietly removed before the public sees it." trib.al/fyHFDdp
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In case you ever needed proof that the Heritage Foundation is not a conservative organization, here we have them cheering on the Federal Government threatening to strip all funding from a state that does not make political decisions the President likes. Any true conservative would be howling.
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In case you ever needed proof that the Heritage Foundation is not a conservative organization, here we have them cheering on the Federal Government threatening to strip all funding from a state that does not make political decisions the President likes. Any true conservative would be howling.
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
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Absolutely strong evidence of vindictive prosecution. Every failed attempt improves James’ eventual motion to dismiss, which was already ludicrously historically strong.
Assuming they eventually find people willing to convict, can the fact so many grand juries rejected the charges, yet, they kept being brought, be used as evidence of malicious prosecution?
This isn't normal, is it? For the govt. to just keep trying?
This isn't normal, is it? For the govt. to just keep trying?
December 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Absolutely strong evidence of vindictive prosecution. Every failed attempt improves James’ eventual motion to dismiss, which was already ludicrously historically strong.
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Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
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Warren: "The president says here's what he thinks should happen to CNN. If that doesn't make your hair stand up, I don't know what does. That's him saying, 'You've got to make a deal w/me. That might involve a $1m a dinner & buying crypto & getting rid of a pesky news outfit I don't like'"
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Warren: "The president says here's what he thinks should happen to CNN. If that doesn't make your hair stand up, I don't know what does. That's him saying, 'You've got to make a deal w/me. That might involve a $1m a dinner & buying crypto & getting rid of a pesky news outfit I don't like'"
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Why would the President give away one of America’s chief technological advantages to an adversary and its chief economic competitor?
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Why would the President give away one of America’s chief technological advantages to an adversary and its chief economic competitor?
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I know many people with a lot of wealth who are not very bright. I know a lot of people with no money who are brilliant. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Lutnick: "We should be bringing in the best and brightest, and that's what Donald Trump is changing about our immigration system. Let's expedite the best and brightest who are gonna give a million dollars to the US to prove they're at the top of the list."
December 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I know many people with a lot of wealth who are not very bright. I know a lot of people with no money who are brilliant. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Lies.
Lutnick: "The economy is doing really really well, but interest rates can still be lower. You can have a growing economy and lower interest rates. You don't always have to but the brakes on no matter what. And that's the president's idea."
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Lies.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
December 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
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Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
December 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
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I double-checked because I literally could not believe this was true, and he actually did say this. I wish I lived in the type of country where the press covered the current President's delusional fantasies with as much zeal as they covered the former President's age.
Trump: Don't see why we can't have 20%, 25% GDP growth.
December 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I double-checked because I literally could not believe this was true, and he actually did say this. I wish I lived in the type of country where the press covered the current President's delusional fantasies with as much zeal as they covered the former President's age.
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Folks look at you like you're crazy when you say we're in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & then it's a day, & the president is illegally monetizing the office & stealing the power of the purse. Again.
Trump says the Gold Card proceeds will go "an account where we can do things positive for the country. Many billions of dollars"
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Folks look at you like you're crazy when you say we're in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & then it's a day, & the president is illegally monetizing the office & stealing the power of the purse. Again.