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Democrats added at least 10 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates, building on the party's wins in the top statewide elections and more broadly across the country, AP projects.
Democrats expand majority in Virginia House of Delegates, building on statewide wins
Democrats also won the state's races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Democrats added at least 10 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates, building on the party's wins in the top statewide elections and more broadly across the country, AP projects.
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(1) If it’s a statutory challenge: convince Congress to pass a law.
(2) If it’s a constitutional challenge: try to amend the Constitution.
(3) If that fails: rally voters to elect politicians to do (1) and/or (2).
(4) If that also fails: question whether he is wildly popular.
(2) If it’s a constitutional challenge: try to amend the Constitution.
(3) If that fails: rally voters to elect politicians to do (1) and/or (2).
(4) If that also fails: question whether he is wildly popular.
March 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
(1) If it’s a statutory challenge: convince Congress to pass a law.
(2) If it’s a constitutional challenge: try to amend the Constitution.
(3) If that fails: rally voters to elect politicians to do (1) and/or (2).
(4) If that also fails: question whether he is wildly popular.
(2) If it’s a constitutional challenge: try to amend the Constitution.
(3) If that fails: rally voters to elect politicians to do (1) and/or (2).
(4) If that also fails: question whether he is wildly popular.
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NBC News spoke with a half dozen pregnant women who recently lost their jobs as part of the Trump administration's layoffs across the federal government.
via @janetimm.bsky.social and @natashakorecki.bsky.social
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via @janetimm.bsky.social and @natashakorecki.bsky.social
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March 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
NBC News spoke with a half dozen pregnant women who recently lost their jobs as part of the Trump administration's layoffs across the federal government.
via @janetimm.bsky.social and @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
via @janetimm.bsky.social and @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Can someone explain to me why there is no camp in the last two weeks of August? I understand it's a common vacation time but... the complete lack of options for working parents is WILD
March 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Can someone explain to me why there is no camp in the last two weeks of August? I understand it's a common vacation time but... the complete lack of options for working parents is WILD
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DOGE implied it had slashed
$100,000,000 in diversity trainings at the Agriculture Department.
The actual savings was $121,000.
@janetimm.bsky.social has the receipts: www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
$100,000,000 in diversity trainings at the Agriculture Department.
The actual savings was $121,000.
@janetimm.bsky.social has the receipts: www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
February 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
DOGE implied it had slashed
$100,000,000 in diversity trainings at the Agriculture Department.
The actual savings was $121,000.
@janetimm.bsky.social has the receipts: www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
$100,000,000 in diversity trainings at the Agriculture Department.
The actual savings was $121,000.
@janetimm.bsky.social has the receipts: www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Many of DOGE’s “wall of savings” and canceled contracts include many eye-popping “receipts.”
There’s just one problem, @janetimm.bsky.social writes:
Many of the so-called receipts aren’t receipts. They’re negotiated agreements with known government contractors, who might provide future services.
There’s just one problem, @janetimm.bsky.social writes:
Many of the so-called receipts aren’t receipts. They’re negotiated agreements with known government contractors, who might provide future services.
Dozens of DOGE ‘receipts’ saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Many of the receipts published by Elon Musk’s DOGE aren’t receipts at all — they’re negotiated deals with vetted vendors who might do future government work.
nbcnews.to
February 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Many of DOGE’s “wall of savings” and canceled contracts include many eye-popping “receipts.”
There’s just one problem, @janetimm.bsky.social writes:
Many of the so-called receipts aren’t receipts. They’re negotiated agreements with known government contractors, who might provide future services.
There’s just one problem, @janetimm.bsky.social writes:
Many of the so-called receipts aren’t receipts. They’re negotiated agreements with known government contractors, who might provide future services.
"Amateur hour in their federal government"
"They’re throwing out the baby with the bathwater"
"Really scary"
"Mathematically impossible"
"Humiliating mistake"
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"They’re throwing out the baby with the bathwater"
"Really scary"
"Mathematically impossible"
"Humiliating mistake"
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump continue to tout their cost-cutting and fraud-finding efforts, but high-profile claims aren't holding up to scrutiny.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
"Amateur hour in their federal government"
"They’re throwing out the baby with the bathwater"
"Really scary"
"Mathematically impossible"
"Humiliating mistake"
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
"They’re throwing out the baby with the bathwater"
"Really scary"
"Mathematically impossible"
"Humiliating mistake"
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Appreciate both @janetimm.bsky.social's reporting and her nod to the start of spring training. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump continue to tout their cost-cutting and fraud-finding efforts, but high-profile claims aren't holding up to scrutiny.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Appreciate both @janetimm.bsky.social's reporting and her nod to the start of spring training. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Can someone make the FSA eligibility rules make sense
January 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Can someone make the FSA eligibility rules make sense
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Biden has issued preemptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and people who worked on the Jan 6 committee, plus cops who testified before it.
January 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Biden has issued preemptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and people who worked on the Jan 6 committee, plus cops who testified before it.
Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project "will pay $300,000 for illegally supporting her 2018 gubernatorial campaign — the largest fine ever assessed for violating Georgia campaign finance laws."
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Stacey Abrams group to pay largest fine for campaign violations in Georgia history
The New Georgia Project admitted to every allegation the State Ethics Commission had leveled against it as part of it's consent agreement.
www.ajc.com
January 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project "will pay $300,000 for illegally supporting her 2018 gubernatorial campaign — the largest fine ever assessed for violating Georgia campaign finance laws."
www.ajc.com/politics/ele...
www.ajc.com/politics/ele...
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Minnesota state House Democrats to stage walkout to bar new GOP speaker
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele... by @janetimm.bsky.social
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Minnesota state House Democrats to stage walkout to bar new GOP speaker
The Minnesota Democratic caucus plans to skip nearly three weeks of the new legislative session to deny Republicans the ability to conduct business before a special election.
www.nbcnews.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Minnesota state House Democrats to stage walkout to bar new GOP speaker
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele... by @janetimm.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele... by @janetimm.bsky.social
New year, new partisan gridlock in state government: Today in Minnesota, state House Dems all left town while Republicans tried to conduct business without the usual quorum
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Minnesota state House Democrats walk out in effort to block GOP speaker vote
The Minnesota Democratic caucus plans to skip nearly three weeks of the new legislative session in a bid to deny Republicans the ability to conduct business before a special election.
www.nbcnews.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
New year, new partisan gridlock in state government: Today in Minnesota, state House Dems all left town while Republicans tried to conduct business without the usual quorum
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
States consider cell phone restrictions in schools — and even fines to students who disobey www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
A growing number of states are considering bills to ban cellphones in schools
Proponents of the bills say cellphones are distracting and damaging to students' mental health, but some parents are expressing public safety concerns.
www.nbcnews.com
January 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
States consider cell phone restrictions in schools — and even fines to students who disobey www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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If you're waiting on the Jack Smith report, why not instead read this deep dive that me + @janetimm.bsky.social did a few months back on what the Trump folks did in Detroit in 2020. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
How Trump allies stoked election chaos in Detroit in 2020 — and what they're planning in 2024
Trump campaign and RNC staffers were central players in attempts to “stop the count” in Detroit in 2020, an NBC News investigation reveals. Next month, they claim 200,000 “patriots” will volunteer to ...
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January 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If you're waiting on the Jack Smith report, why not instead read this deep dive that me + @janetimm.bsky.social did a few months back on what the Trump folks did in Detroit in 2020. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Check out our @nbcnews.com starter pack, with journalists and reporters from around the world.
January 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Check out our @nbcnews.com starter pack, with journalists and reporters from around the world.
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WASHINGTON — Jan. 6, 2025. Election certification day on Capitol Hill.
January 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
WASHINGTON — Jan. 6, 2025. Election certification day on Capitol Hill.
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Guys, C-SPAN is momentarily in a state of lawless anarchy.
January 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Guys, C-SPAN is momentarily in a state of lawless anarchy.
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US tax credit for a new Cybertruck: $7,500
US tax credit for a new e-bike: $0
US tax credit for a new e-bike: $0
Tesla Cybertruck Joins Short List of EVs Eligible for US Subsidy
Tesla Inc.’s Cybertruck qualifies for up to $7,500 in US tax credits for the first time this year, part of reshuffling under tougher rules that took effect on Jan. 1 that also newly disqualify other e...
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January 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
US tax credit for a new Cybertruck: $7,500
US tax credit for a new e-bike: $0
US tax credit for a new e-bike: $0
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Biden blocks Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel
The iconic American company had sought to sell itself amid intense global competition.
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January 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Biden blocks Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
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omg it worked
January 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
omg it worked
Between a nasty virus and my kid's school break, I just took my longest time off work in...five years. What great end of year stories did I miss?
January 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Between a nasty virus and my kid's school break, I just took my longest time off work in...five years. What great end of year stories did I miss?
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40% of counties in the U.S. were decided by 50 or more points in 2024. That represents a four-fold increase from 2000.
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December 17, 2024 at 10:18 PM
40% of counties in the U.S. were decided by 50 or more points in 2024. That represents a four-fold increase from 2000.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/she...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/she...