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The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny. The last pennies were struck at the mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act.
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 AM
The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny. The last pennies were struck at the mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act.
"I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. [Victim] spent hours at my house with him".
One of the emails - from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011
One of the emails - from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
"I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. [Victim] spent hours at my house with him".
One of the emails - from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011
One of the emails - from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011
"Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work. It actually gave him more power."
US Senator Angus Kung (I-Maine) on the Shutdown
US Senator Angus Kung (I-Maine) on the Shutdown
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work. It actually gave him more power."
US Senator Angus Kung (I-Maine) on the Shutdown
US Senator Angus Kung (I-Maine) on the Shutdown
"America has a President and a Vice President that don't give a damn about all Americans. They have made that crystal clear."
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"America has a President and a Vice President that don't give a damn about all Americans. They have made that crystal clear."
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
“But, if you’re worried if your boyfriend will embarrass you, you should probably get a new boyfriend.”
NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani dropping savage dating advice like he's your new BFF on Liz Plank’s Boy Problems podcast
NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani dropping savage dating advice like he's your new BFF on Liz Plank’s Boy Problems podcast
November 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“But, if you’re worried if your boyfriend will embarrass you, you should probably get a new boyfriend.”
NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani dropping savage dating advice like he's your new BFF on Liz Plank’s Boy Problems podcast
NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani dropping savage dating advice like he's your new BFF on Liz Plank’s Boy Problems podcast
"People are tired of being lectured by men in Rolexes on @cnn.com about affordability in this country."
David Hogg, President of Leaders We Deserve to Scott Jennings on Zohran Mamdani's win as New York City Mayor
David Hogg, President of Leaders We Deserve to Scott Jennings on Zohran Mamdani's win as New York City Mayor
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"People are tired of being lectured by men in Rolexes on @cnn.com about affordability in this country."
David Hogg, President of Leaders We Deserve to Scott Jennings on Zohran Mamdani's win as New York City Mayor
David Hogg, President of Leaders We Deserve to Scott Jennings on Zohran Mamdani's win as New York City Mayor
The NC Board of Elections sent out an email calling Anderson Clayton, the Chair of the NC Democratic party, ignorant.
People couldn’t find themselves on the malfunctioning voter lookup tool thought their registration had been revoked, causing many to fear turnout would be negatively impacted.
People couldn’t find themselves on the malfunctioning voter lookup tool thought their registration had been revoked, causing many to fear turnout would be negatively impacted.
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM
The NC Board of Elections sent out an email calling Anderson Clayton, the Chair of the NC Democratic party, ignorant.
People couldn’t find themselves on the malfunctioning voter lookup tool thought their registration had been revoked, causing many to fear turnout would be negatively impacted.
People couldn’t find themselves on the malfunctioning voter lookup tool thought their registration had been revoked, causing many to fear turnout would be negatively impacted.
Overheard in DC: I guess the Vance name doesn't have Bowman coat tails.
Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother. #Election25
Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother. #Election25
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Overheard in DC: I guess the Vance name doesn't have Bowman coat tails.
Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother. #Election25
Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother. #Election25
Its giving "Filipino tilta-whirl operator" Cam Brady energy
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Its giving "Filipino tilta-whirl operator" Cam Brady energy
"I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life."
Mamdani Zohran, Mayor -elect of New York
Mamdani Zohran, Mayor -elect of New York
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
"I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life."
Mamdani Zohran, Mayor -elect of New York
Mamdani Zohran, Mayor -elect of New York
Abigail Spanberger, a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer, will be elected Virginia’s next & 1st female governor.
She beat MAGA Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears after running a campaign addressing the impact of DOGE cuts, job losses, & govt shutdown in a state w/ 300,000+ govt employees.
She beat MAGA Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears after running a campaign addressing the impact of DOGE cuts, job losses, & govt shutdown in a state w/ 300,000+ govt employees.
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Abigail Spanberger, a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer, will be elected Virginia’s next & 1st female governor.
She beat MAGA Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears after running a campaign addressing the impact of DOGE cuts, job losses, & govt shutdown in a state w/ 300,000+ govt employees.
She beat MAGA Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears after running a campaign addressing the impact of DOGE cuts, job losses, & govt shutdown in a state w/ 300,000+ govt employees.
@abigailspanberger.com: "And Catherine, you did not clean your room today."
kid: "I'm working on it!"
Spanberger: "If I was 'working on it,' I would not have won this election."
#VAGov #Election25
kid: "I'm working on it!"
Spanberger: "If I was 'working on it,' I would not have won this election."
#VAGov #Election25
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
@abigailspanberger.com: "And Catherine, you did not clean your room today."
kid: "I'm working on it!"
Spanberger: "If I was 'working on it,' I would not have won this election."
#VAGov #Election25
kid: "I'm working on it!"
Spanberger: "If I was 'working on it,' I would not have won this election."
#VAGov #Election25
Open call @wshcommanders.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Open call @wshcommanders.bsky.social
"As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution."
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many to be the most politically influential VP in US history, has died at 84. The White House lowered flags to half staff on Tuesday morning.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many to be the most politically influential VP in US history, has died at 84. The White House lowered flags to half staff on Tuesday morning.
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution."
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many to be the most politically influential VP in US history, has died at 84. The White House lowered flags to half staff on Tuesday morning.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many to be the most politically influential VP in US history, has died at 84. The White House lowered flags to half staff on Tuesday morning.
“I honestly do wish that because I believe in the Christian gospel, and I hope eventually, my wife comes to see it the same way. If she doesn’t, then God says, everybody has free will, so that doesn’t cause a problem for me. That’s something you work out.”
JD Vance on his wife Usha's Hindu faith
JD Vance on his wife Usha's Hindu faith
November 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
“I honestly do wish that because I believe in the Christian gospel, and I hope eventually, my wife comes to see it the same way. If she doesn’t, then God says, everybody has free will, so that doesn’t cause a problem for me. That’s something you work out.”
JD Vance on his wife Usha's Hindu faith
JD Vance on his wife Usha's Hindu faith
Maximus Ovechkinus 🗡️
Washington Capitals great Alex and Nastya Ovechkin went with the Roman gladiator theme for their Halloween costumes. 🎃
📷 nastyashubskaya
#ALLCAPS #Halloween #ovechkin
Washington Capitals great Alex and Nastya Ovechkin went with the Roman gladiator theme for their Halloween costumes. 🎃
📷 nastyashubskaya
#ALLCAPS #Halloween #ovechkin
November 1, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Maximus Ovechkinus 🗡️
Washington Capitals great Alex and Nastya Ovechkin went with the Roman gladiator theme for their Halloween costumes. 🎃
📷 nastyashubskaya
#ALLCAPS #Halloween #ovechkin
Washington Capitals great Alex and Nastya Ovechkin went with the Roman gladiator theme for their Halloween costumes. 🎃
📷 nastyashubskaya
#ALLCAPS #Halloween #ovechkin
"No one will ever replace my husband. But I do see some similarities of my husband in JD— in Vice President JD Vance. I do. And that's why I am so blessed to be able to introduce him tonight."
Erika Kirk, widow and Turning Point CEO, introducing Vance at a TPUSA event at the Univ of Mississippi
Erika Kirk, widow and Turning Point CEO, introducing Vance at a TPUSA event at the Univ of Mississippi
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"No one will ever replace my husband. But I do see some similarities of my husband in JD— in Vice President JD Vance. I do. And that's why I am so blessed to be able to introduce him tonight."
Erika Kirk, widow and Turning Point CEO, introducing Vance at a TPUSA event at the Univ of Mississippi
Erika Kirk, widow and Turning Point CEO, introducing Vance at a TPUSA event at the Univ of Mississippi
“His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.”
Andrew’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, will retain their titles as they are the daughters of the son of a sovereign – in line with rules set out by King George V in 1917.
Andrew’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, will retain their titles as they are the daughters of the son of a sovereign – in line with rules set out by King George V in 1917.
October 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.”
Andrew’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, will retain their titles as they are the daughters of the son of a sovereign – in line with rules set out by King George V in 1917.
Andrew’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, will retain their titles as they are the daughters of the son of a sovereign – in line with rules set out by King George V in 1917.
Harry & Megan are wearing @dodgersdigest.bsky.social hats... Which wouldn't be that weird for people who live in LA except for he is the prince of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, which includes Canada 🇨🇦, where the @bluejays.com are from...
October 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Harry & Megan are wearing @dodgersdigest.bsky.social hats... Which wouldn't be that weird for people who live in LA except for he is the prince of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, which includes Canada 🇨🇦, where the @bluejays.com are from...
The new U.S. citizenship test includes a pool of 128 civics questions covering American history and government, with 20 questions randomly selected for applicants to answer. Applicants must correctly answer 12 questions to pass.
October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The new U.S. citizenship test includes a pool of 128 civics questions covering American history and government, with 20 questions randomly selected for applicants to answer. Applicants must correctly answer 12 questions to pass.
"I am calling a special legislative session to protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair."
IN Gov Mike Braun justifying why he's calling a special session to redistrict after visit from Vance
IN Gov Mike Braun justifying why he's calling a special session to redistrict after visit from Vance
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
"I am calling a special legislative session to protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair."
IN Gov Mike Braun justifying why he's calling a special session to redistrict after visit from Vance
IN Gov Mike Braun justifying why he's calling a special session to redistrict after visit from Vance
"Your mom did."
Karoline Levitt, white house press Secretary answering a reporter's question
Karoline Levitt, white house press Secretary answering a reporter's question
October 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
"Your mom did."
Karoline Levitt, white house press Secretary answering a reporter's question
Karoline Levitt, white house press Secretary answering a reporter's question
MTV is set to shut down 5 of its stations in the U.K. at the end of the year, although its main station, MTV HD, will continue airing its popular reality series like Geordie Shore.
None of the MTV channels in the U.S. are leaving...but they still aren't playing music videos. 😒
None of the MTV channels in the U.S. are leaving...but they still aren't playing music videos. 😒
October 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
MTV is set to shut down 5 of its stations in the U.K. at the end of the year, although its main station, MTV HD, will continue airing its popular reality series like Geordie Shore.
None of the MTV channels in the U.S. are leaving...but they still aren't playing music videos. 😒
None of the MTV channels in the U.S. are leaving...but they still aren't playing music videos. 😒
“On behalf of the Department of War, we extend our deepest gratitude to Admiral Alvin Holsey for his more than 37 yrs of distinguished service to our nation as he plans to retire at year’s end.”
Sec of Defense Pete Hegseth, announcing abrupt retirement head of U.S. Southern Command
Sec of Defense Pete Hegseth, announcing abrupt retirement head of U.S. Southern Command
October 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“On behalf of the Department of War, we extend our deepest gratitude to Admiral Alvin Holsey for his more than 37 yrs of distinguished service to our nation as he plans to retire at year’s end.”
Sec of Defense Pete Hegseth, announcing abrupt retirement head of U.S. Southern Command
Sec of Defense Pete Hegseth, announcing abrupt retirement head of U.S. Southern Command
“George Santos was somewhat of a ‘rogue,’ but there are many rogues throughout our country that aren’t forced to serve seven years in prison."
Trump on Former US Rep George Santos, who had been serving a 7yr term for the fraud charges, as he released him from prison after commuting his sentence.
Trump on Former US Rep George Santos, who had been serving a 7yr term for the fraud charges, as he released him from prison after commuting his sentence.
October 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“George Santos was somewhat of a ‘rogue,’ but there are many rogues throughout our country that aren’t forced to serve seven years in prison."
Trump on Former US Rep George Santos, who had been serving a 7yr term for the fraud charges, as he released him from prison after commuting his sentence.
Trump on Former US Rep George Santos, who had been serving a 7yr term for the fraud charges, as he released him from prison after commuting his sentence.