Marion McG
@mbmcovern.bsky.social
Retired entrepreneur, Board member, mom, golfer, MBTI certified…ENTP
No surprise here
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Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
No surprise here
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Jessica: The WSJ is reporting that there are incentives for ICE Agents because they need to meet that insane 3,000 people per day quota—they are getting rewarded even if they bring in people who then get released…
January 20, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Jessica: The WSJ is reporting that there are incentives for ICE Agents because they need to meet that insane 3,000 people per day quota—they are getting rewarded even if they bring in people who then get released…
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This is the kind of shit that would make you completely outside the bounds of any ancient society, the gods bestow generational curses for violating hospitality
A few days ago, Fox News was whining about ICE agents getting heckled at a Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis.
Meanwhile, in the town of Willmar, ICE agents had lunch at a Mexican restaurant, waited until it closed, then confronted and arrested three workers as they left.
Meanwhile, in the town of Willmar, ICE agents had lunch at a Mexican restaurant, waited until it closed, then confronted and arrested three workers as they left.
ICE agents ate at a Minnesota Mexican restaurant before arresting staff
Immigration law enforcement agents reportedly followed employees out of the restaurant after they closed for the evening
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January 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM
This is the kind of shit that would make you completely outside the bounds of any ancient society, the gods bestow generational curses for violating hospitality
Never forget…
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Opinion | 5 Years After Jan. 6, Lawlessness Has Triumphed
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January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Never forget…
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I'm ready for a regime change back home.
January 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
I'm ready for a regime change back home.
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Jack Smith's deposition must be bigger news
"There is no historical analog for what..Trump did..[H]e was free to say he thought he won..He was even free to say falsely that he won..But..he was not free to..violate federal law and use knowingly false statements..to target lawful government function"
"There is no historical analog for what..Trump did..[H]e was free to say he thought he won..He was even free to say falsely that he won..But..he was not free to..violate federal law and use knowingly false statements..to target lawful government function"
January 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Jack Smith's deposition must be bigger news
"There is no historical analog for what..Trump did..[H]e was free to say he thought he won..He was even free to say falsely that he won..But..he was not free to..violate federal law and use knowingly false statements..to target lawful government function"
"There is no historical analog for what..Trump did..[H]e was free to say he thought he won..He was even free to say falsely that he won..But..he was not free to..violate federal law and use knowingly false statements..to target lawful government function"
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A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday found that the Trump administration illegally moved to end temporary deportation protections for tens of thousands of people from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Move to Revoke Deportation Protection for Thousands of Migrants
The ruling found that the administration’s cancellation of the protections for migrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua was illegal.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday found that the Trump administration illegally moved to end temporary deportation protections for tens of thousands of people from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua.
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via @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
“Trump is now attempting to affix his name to yet another public institution without legal authority. Federal law established the Center as a memorial to President Kennedy and prohibits changing its name without Congressional action.”
“Trump is now attempting to affix his name to yet another public institution without legal authority. Federal law established the Center as a memorial to President Kennedy and prohibits changing its name without Congressional action.”
STATEMENT FROM KENNEDY CENTER EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS TRUMP’S ILLEGAL EFFORT RENAME ARTS INSTITUTION
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Mark W...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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“Trump is now attempting to affix his name to yet another public institution without legal authority. Federal law established the Center as a memorial to President Kennedy and prohibits changing its name without Congressional action.”
“Trump is now attempting to affix his name to yet another public institution without legal authority. Federal law established the Center as a memorial to President Kennedy and prohibits changing its name without Congressional action.”
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With more instances of Donald Trump appearing fatigued or forgetful, Americans are again seeing evidence of a president who lacks the energy to do his demanding job, @dgraham.bsky.social argues.
The Enfeebling of the President
Trump is showing signs that he’s lost the physical stamina to do the job.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
With more instances of Donald Trump appearing fatigued or forgetful, Americans are again seeing evidence of a president who lacks the energy to do his demanding job, @dgraham.bsky.social argues.
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Whole of the American economy is now piracy.
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Whole of the American economy is now piracy.
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So it turns out an ice agent is much more likely to have an arrest record than an immigrant.
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
So it turns out an ice agent is much more likely to have an arrest record than an immigrant.
Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself
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December 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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December 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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If you’re not as mad about Signalgate as you were Hillary’s emails then you’re in a cult.
December 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
If you’re not as mad about Signalgate as you were Hillary’s emails then you’re in a cult.
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Breaking News: Pete Hegseth refused to cooperate with the Inspector General’s Signalgate investigation.
He would not sit for an interview.
He would not turn over his phone.
What is the DUI hire hiding?
Oh, his guilt and complicity, of course.
A public report will be released.
He would not sit for an interview.
He would not turn over his phone.
What is the DUI hire hiding?
Oh, his guilt and complicity, of course.
A public report will be released.
December 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Breaking News: Pete Hegseth refused to cooperate with the Inspector General’s Signalgate investigation.
He would not sit for an interview.
He would not turn over his phone.
What is the DUI hire hiding?
Oh, his guilt and complicity, of course.
A public report will be released.
He would not sit for an interview.
He would not turn over his phone.
What is the DUI hire hiding?
Oh, his guilt and complicity, of course.
A public report will be released.
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🚨Senator Mark Kelly speaking about the danger Hegseth placed service members in when disclosing real-time operational information on Signal. Posted 1 hour ago. #Signalgate.
December 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
🚨Senator Mark Kelly speaking about the danger Hegseth placed service members in when disclosing real-time operational information on Signal. Posted 1 hour ago. #Signalgate.
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Pentagon's Signalgate review finds Pete Hegseth violated military regulations www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol... via @nbcnews He's in trouble now!
Pentagon's Signalgate review finds Pete Hegseth violated military regulations
The report outlines the findings of a more than eight-month investigation into Hegseth’s use of Signal to share details of planned U.S. strikes in Yemen.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Pentagon's Signalgate review finds Pete Hegseth violated military regulations www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol... via @nbcnews He's in trouble now!
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Pentagon "Signalgate" report finds Hegseth violated Defense Department regulations, sources say search.app/ZE8am
Pentagon "Signalgate" report finds Hegseth violated Defense Department regulations, sources say
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December 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Pentagon "Signalgate" report finds Hegseth violated Defense Department regulations, sources say search.app/ZE8am
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"If you look at job growth between January and September ... for the past 15 years, it's only been worse once, and that was during the pandemic ... It is the worst first nine months for the labor market in 15 years."
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"If you look at job growth between January and September ... for the past 15 years, it's only been worse once, and that was during the pandemic ... It is the worst first nine months for the labor market in 15 years."
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Approx. 1.2 million veterans are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income families, including military families. Additionally, about 1 in 4 military households are reported to be food insecure during normal government operations.
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Approx. 1.2 million veterans are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income families, including military families. Additionally, about 1 in 4 military households are reported to be food insecure during normal government operations.
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The request, obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, comes four days after ICE agents fired tear gas in the Old Irving Park neighborhood as families and children walked to a Halloween parade.
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Gov. Pritzker asks Noem to pause ICE enforcement for Halloween: 'Please let children be children'
The request, obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, comes four days after ICE agents fired tear gas in the Old Irving Park neighborhood as families and children walked to a Halloween parade.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The request, obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, comes four days after ICE agents fired tear gas in the Old Irving Park neighborhood as families and children walked to a Halloween parade.
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NEW: The Trump administration quietly lifted sanctions on Wednesday against the Putin-backed Serbian leader Milorad Dodik after an intensive campaign on his behalf by Trump allies including Rudy Giuliani, Mike Flynn, Laura Loomer & high-priced lobbyists.
Sanctions Lifted on a Putin-Backed Autocrat After Lobbying by Trump Allies
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October 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
NEW: The Trump administration quietly lifted sanctions on Wednesday against the Putin-backed Serbian leader Milorad Dodik after an intensive campaign on his behalf by Trump allies including Rudy Giuliani, Mike Flynn, Laura Loomer & high-priced lobbyists.
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Virginia! Fired up to join @abigailspanberger.com for a rally on 11/1.
Early voting has begun, so get out there and vote today or make a plan to vote on Election Day.
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Early voting has begun, so get out there and vote today or make a plan to vote on Election Day.
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I’m so excited to welcome President Barack Obama to Norfolk this Saturday!
We’d love to have you there with us. RSVP at abigailspanberger.com/obama
We’d love to have you there with us. RSVP at abigailspanberger.com/obama
October 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Virginia! Fired up to join @abigailspanberger.com for a rally on 11/1.
Early voting has begun, so get out there and vote today or make a plan to vote on Election Day.
abigailspanberger.com/vote/
Early voting has begun, so get out there and vote today or make a plan to vote on Election Day.
abigailspanberger.com/vote/