Jo
@handyauntjo.bsky.social
I drink whisky and I know things.
Frequently handy. Aunt to surprisingly many. STEM. Linguist. Adventurer. Former athlete cut short by Endometriosis. #AltFam
Frequently handy. Aunt to surprisingly many. STEM. Linguist. Adventurer. Former athlete cut short by Endometriosis. #AltFam
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The House takes 2 months off & finally reports back to work & promptly spends the next week filing censure motions against each other & attending black tie dinners w/Saudis while the clock counts down for 24 million people to have their health insurance premiums spike in 42 days.
November 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The House takes 2 months off & finally reports back to work & promptly spends the next week filing censure motions against each other & attending black tie dinners w/Saudis while the clock counts down for 24 million people to have their health insurance premiums spike in 42 days.
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At least Trump is going into this with an open mind as a positive and optimistic unifier of the American people.
November 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
At least Trump is going into this with an open mind as a positive and optimistic unifier of the American people.
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At least after 2 months off the House came back prepared to tackle the affordability problem for their constituents by filing 500 censure motions against each other.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
At least after 2 months off the House came back prepared to tackle the affordability problem for their constituents by filing 500 censure motions against each other.
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To date, the Trump administration has acknowledged at least 21 strikes against boats suspected of transporting narcotics, killing at least 83 people.
https://to.pbs.org/4hCqmoj
https://to.pbs.org/4hCqmoj
All the U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats
The U.S. military has killed dozens of people in targeted strikes on small vessels in waters off South America since early September.
www.pbs.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
To date, the Trump administration has acknowledged at least 21 strikes against boats suspected of transporting narcotics, killing at least 83 people.
https://to.pbs.org/4hCqmoj
https://to.pbs.org/4hCqmoj
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Stephen Miller said the Chicago building was “filled with TdA terrorists.”
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Stephen Miller said the Chicago building was “filled with TdA terrorists.”
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
DOJ prosecutors have not filed criminal charges or shown evidence that anyone arrested in the raid belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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FYI, there are over 300,000 pages of Epstein files.
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
FYI, there are over 300,000 pages of Epstein files.
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New Hampshire Rep. Maggie Goodlander joined five other Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds in an online video Tuesday to advise members of the U.S. armed forces that they should refuse to carry out “illegal orders.”
Goodlander is among Democratic lawmakers urging military to reject 'illegal orders'
The video message comes as Democrats criticize President Trump's use of the National Guard in American cities and military strikes against Venezuelan drug cartels.
www.nhpr.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
New Hampshire Rep. Maggie Goodlander joined five other Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds in an online video Tuesday to advise members of the U.S. armed forces that they should refuse to carry out “illegal orders.”
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Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/greg-ab...
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.
This article was first published as a collaboration between ProPublica, The Texas Newsroom and The...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/greg-ab...
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Breaking news: A panel appointed by President Trump to review whether to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency has instead concluded that the agency should be more powerful and autonomous.
Noem at odds with Trump-appointed panel over future of FEMA
Instead of further shrinking and dismantling FEMA, the FEMA Review Council wants to make it more independent.
wapo.st
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Breaking news: A panel appointed by President Trump to review whether to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency has instead concluded that the agency should be more powerful and autonomous.
"U.S. firms clamped down on purchases...as tariffs went into effect in August, after months of stockpiling that had filled their store rooms and warehouses."
So, that moderate dip in Aug is only hinting at the actual sales decline that's been hidden by corporate stockpiling since April. ✔️
So, that moderate dip in Aug is only hinting at the actual sales decline that's been hidden by corporate stockpiling since April. ✔️
Shocking to ...well, no one, who actually understands tariffs and trade wars and predicted this avoidable disaster.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
Trump’s Global Tariffs Curtailed Trade, Data Shows
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"U.S. firms clamped down on purchases...as tariffs went into effect in August, after months of stockpiling that had filled their store rooms and warehouses."
So, that moderate dip in Aug is only hinting at the actual sales decline that's been hidden by corporate stockpiling since April. ✔️
So, that moderate dip in Aug is only hinting at the actual sales decline that's been hidden by corporate stockpiling since April. ✔️
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BREAKING: Judge Boasberg says "justice requires" him to continue contempt inquiry into Trump admin.
“I certainly intend to find out what happened on that day,” Boasberg said of the March 15 Alien Enemies Act flights. He plans to begin hearings on Dec. 1.
New, at Law Dork:
“I certainly intend to find out what happened on that day,” Boasberg said of the March 15 Alien Enemies Act flights. He plans to begin hearings on Dec. 1.
New, at Law Dork:
Breaking: Judge Boasberg says "justice requires" him to continue contempt inquiry into Trump admin
“I certainly intend to find out what happened on that day,” Boasberg said of the March 15 Alien Enemies Act flights. He plans to begin hearings on Dec. 1.
www.lawdork.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
BREAKING: Judge Boasberg says "justice requires" him to continue contempt inquiry into Trump admin.
“I certainly intend to find out what happened on that day,” Boasberg said of the March 15 Alien Enemies Act flights. He plans to begin hearings on Dec. 1.
New, at Law Dork:
“I certainly intend to find out what happened on that day,” Boasberg said of the March 15 Alien Enemies Act flights. He plans to begin hearings on Dec. 1.
New, at Law Dork:
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In NH if you don't claim the impounded vehicle quickly the tow company can sell it to recoup its costs. And if the sale price is lower than the bill they can get your license suspended, too.
We tried to at least end the license suspension part last month and were rebuffed.
#NHPolitics
We tried to at least end the license suspension part last month and were rebuffed.
#NHPolitics
NEW—US Park Police w/ DHS officers near DC are increasingly pulling over Black and brown men, leaving their work vans on the side of the parkway + immediately calling a local towing company to take them. Families who just lost their breadwinner are stuck with the bill.
@melbuer.bsky.social reports:
@melbuer.bsky.social reports:
Families of DC-area immigrant drivers snatched by feds stuck with tow bill
Elected officials and activists note work vehicles removed lightning fast, resulting in hundreds in fees.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In NH if you don't claim the impounded vehicle quickly the tow company can sell it to recoup its costs. And if the sale price is lower than the bill they can get your license suspended, too.
We tried to at least end the license suspension part last month and were rebuffed.
#NHPolitics
We tried to at least end the license suspension part last month and were rebuffed.
#NHPolitics
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November 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For those interested in learning more about my campaign for Congress, please visit heathhowardnh.com/donate. Volunteers and donations are always appreciated, as this campaign is completely grassroots: no corporate PACs and no AIPAC. #NHpolitics #NH01
#NHpolitics
I was a @shaheen.senate.gov supporter. Tried to give benefit of the doubt early on when we gave to the 🇵🇸 genocide. Was so proud of her speech to our new citizens on 7/4. Have not felt so betrayed in a long time.
@heathhowardnh.com for Congress!
@karishmaforsenate.bsky.social 4 Senate!
I was a @shaheen.senate.gov supporter. Tried to give benefit of the doubt early on when we gave to the 🇵🇸 genocide. Was so proud of her speech to our new citizens on 7/4. Have not felt so betrayed in a long time.
@heathhowardnh.com for Congress!
@karishmaforsenate.bsky.social 4 Senate!
One of the saddest things in #NHPolitics is seeing how willing Dem party leadership that has passed its expiration date is to eat its young, live in the past, and bargain away values they keep telling us they share. But at a minimum of $150/ticket, this is what you get. www.wmur.com/article/sen-...
Sen. Shaheen fires back at heckler who calls out her government shutdown vote
"You look at our record, and you tell me what you've done to protect the healthcare of Americans, and it's not even close to what we've done," Sen. Shaheen said.
www.wmur.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
#NHpolitics
I was a @shaheen.senate.gov supporter. Tried to give benefit of the doubt early on when we gave to the 🇵🇸 genocide. Was so proud of her speech to our new citizens on 7/4. Have not felt so betrayed in a long time.
@heathhowardnh.com for Congress!
@karishmaforsenate.bsky.social 4 Senate!
I was a @shaheen.senate.gov supporter. Tried to give benefit of the doubt early on when we gave to the 🇵🇸 genocide. Was so proud of her speech to our new citizens on 7/4. Have not felt so betrayed in a long time.
@heathhowardnh.com for Congress!
@karishmaforsenate.bsky.social 4 Senate!
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I asked @shaheen.senate.gov a very simple question: why did you vote for it?
Her response was to ask what I've done to protect healthcare.
When I get elected, I'll show you how it's done.
We need universal healthcare and I'll do everything in my power to fight for it.
#NHPolitics #Politics #Congress
Her response was to ask what I've done to protect healthcare.
When I get elected, I'll show you how it's done.
We need universal healthcare and I'll do everything in my power to fight for it.
#NHPolitics #Politics #Congress
November 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I asked @shaheen.senate.gov a very simple question: why did you vote for it?
Her response was to ask what I've done to protect healthcare.
When I get elected, I'll show you how it's done.
We need universal healthcare and I'll do everything in my power to fight for it.
#NHPolitics #Politics #Congress
Her response was to ask what I've done to protect healthcare.
When I get elected, I'll show you how it's done.
We need universal healthcare and I'll do everything in my power to fight for it.
#NHPolitics #Politics #Congress
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There have been a lot of disgusting and surreal moments in the Oval Office over the last 10 months that disgrace the United States, but Trump publicly dismissing the brutal assassination of a Washington Post journalist as insignificant and blowing smoke up the ass of a despotic butcher is up there
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
There have been a lot of disgusting and surreal moments in the Oval Office over the last 10 months that disgrace the United States, but Trump publicly dismissing the brutal assassination of a Washington Post journalist as insignificant and blowing smoke up the ass of a despotic butcher is up there
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You may not be able to afford rent and groceries, and your health insurance may be about to skyrocket in 42 days, but the good news is that the Saudis got F-35s, nuclear tech, and security guarantees after putting hundreds of millions in Trump’s pocket.
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
You may not be able to afford rent and groceries, and your health insurance may be about to skyrocket in 42 days, but the good news is that the Saudis got F-35s, nuclear tech, and security guarantees after putting hundreds of millions in Trump’s pocket.
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Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
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NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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This needs to be on every TV station, cable network, and all social media platforms, several times a day! Make it happen!
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This needs to be on every TV station, cable network, and all social media platforms, several times a day! Make it happen!
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IN A STUNNING VIDEO, veterans who are now serving as Members of Congress advise that those in the military and intelligence services are obligated to refuse illegal orders.
Speaking as a veteran, I never expected such a message from Congress to be necessary in my lifetime.
But here we are.
Speaking as a veteran, I never expected such a message from Congress to be necessary in my lifetime.
But here we are.
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
IN A STUNNING VIDEO, veterans who are now serving as Members of Congress advise that those in the military and intelligence services are obligated to refuse illegal orders.
Speaking as a veteran, I never expected such a message from Congress to be necessary in my lifetime.
But here we are.
Speaking as a veteran, I never expected such a message from Congress to be necessary in my lifetime.
But here we are.
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This is bullshit! What are the charges?
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
November 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This is bullshit! What are the charges?
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
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It will not go to the 5th Circuit. By law it goes straight to SCOTUS. Ron DeSantis is a moron.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It will not go to the 5th Circuit. By law it goes straight to SCOTUS. Ron DeSantis is a moron.
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