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NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
Kristi Noem-Tied Firm Secretly Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Campaign
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
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FAA has issued MASSIVE temporary flight restriction which prohibits drones (i.e., photography) over Chicago.
They did similar around federal buildings in Los Angeles since June protests, but really no comparison...
Chicago's TFR covers 900x more area than ones in LA! 🧵👇
tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...
They did similar around federal buildings in Los Angeles since June protests, but really no comparison...
Chicago's TFR covers 900x more area than ones in LA! 🧵👇
tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...
October 2, 2025 at 5:24 AM
FAA has issued MASSIVE temporary flight restriction which prohibits drones (i.e., photography) over Chicago.
They did similar around federal buildings in Los Angeles since June protests, but really no comparison...
Chicago's TFR covers 900x more area than ones in LA! 🧵👇
tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...
They did similar around federal buildings in Los Angeles since June protests, but really no comparison...
Chicago's TFR covers 900x more area than ones in LA! 🧵👇
tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...
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The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."
Trump's TikTok deal payment criticized as 'shakedown scheme' by experts
The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."
n.pr
September 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."
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Let's be honest about the 2024 election please.
Nov 25, 2024 — A new analysis by the Environmental Voter Project shows that 85.9 million eligible voters skipped the 2024 general election. We had the numbers, but far too many Dems/Indep just didn't vote!
www.environmentalvoter.org/updates/2024...
Nov 25, 2024 — A new analysis by the Environmental Voter Project shows that 85.9 million eligible voters skipped the 2024 general election. We had the numbers, but far too many Dems/Indep just didn't vote!
www.environmentalvoter.org/updates/2024...
September 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Let's be honest about the 2024 election please.
Nov 25, 2024 — A new analysis by the Environmental Voter Project shows that 85.9 million eligible voters skipped the 2024 general election. We had the numbers, but far too many Dems/Indep just didn't vote!
www.environmentalvoter.org/updates/2024...
Nov 25, 2024 — A new analysis by the Environmental Voter Project shows that 85.9 million eligible voters skipped the 2024 general election. We had the numbers, but far too many Dems/Indep just didn't vote!
www.environmentalvoter.org/updates/2024...
It tooks months for Republicans to break the economy ↘️📉
BREAKING: Economy added a disappointing 22,000 jobs in August as Trump's tariffs, federal layoffs and immigration crackdown slowed hiring
Economy adds disappointing 22,000 jobs in August, jobs report shows. Unemployment rises
Employers added just 22,000 jobs in August as Trump's tariffs, federal layoffs and immigration crackdown posed risks for the labor market. Unemployment rose.
bit.ly
September 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It tooks months for Republicans to break the economy ↘️📉
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Your electricity bill is going up because data centers are raising demand, not because your utility started scaling out some renewables. Pass it on.
September 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Your electricity bill is going up because data centers are raising demand, not because your utility started scaling out some renewables. Pass it on.
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Warnock: Clearly you have an agenda. It is a threat to the public health of the American people. It's clear that you are carrying out your extremist beliefs.
RFK JR: We’re the sickest people on earth. How am I a threat?
Warnock: I think that you ought to resign.
RFK JR: We’re the sickest people on earth. How am I a threat?
Warnock: I think that you ought to resign.
September 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Warnock: Clearly you have an agenda. It is a threat to the public health of the American people. It's clear that you are carrying out your extremist beliefs.
RFK JR: We’re the sickest people on earth. How am I a threat?
Warnock: I think that you ought to resign.
RFK JR: We’re the sickest people on earth. How am I a threat?
Warnock: I think that you ought to resign.
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Newsom: They play by a different set of rules . And we can sit back and act as if we have some moral superiority and watch this almost 250 year experiment be washed away. We are not going to allow that to happen. We have agency. We can shape the future
July 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Newsom: They play by a different set of rules . And we can sit back and act as if we have some moral superiority and watch this almost 250 year experiment be washed away. We are not going to allow that to happen. We have agency. We can shape the future
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On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified. The text is just as clear and relevant today as it was back then. Donald Trump is trying to erase this.
July 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified. The text is just as clear and relevant today as it was back then. Donald Trump is trying to erase this.
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It's about damn time.
www.newsweek.com/ice-immigrat...
www.newsweek.com/ice-immigrat...
ICE agents forced to wear visible ID under new bill
The bill requires federal agents conducting enforcement operations to display clear ID and prohibit them from wearing most face coverings.
www.newsweek.com
July 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It's about damn time.
www.newsweek.com/ice-immigrat...
www.newsweek.com/ice-immigrat...
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Rainwater was seen seeping into the migrant detention center and onto cables on the floor after a rainstorm, according to video posted online.
'Alligator Alcatraz' floods within day of opening
www.newsweek.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Rainwater was seen seeping into the migrant detention center and onto cables on the floor after a rainstorm, according to video posted online.
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I wish the media would stop reporting what he said and just start reporting what actually happened. -Really American
June 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I wish the media would stop reporting what he said and just start reporting what actually happened. -Really American
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This won’t succeed but it is not normal. This is very dangerous. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Sues Every Federal District Judge in Maryland, Challenging Due Process Rights
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This won’t succeed but it is not normal. This is very dangerous. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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NOT A SINGLE DEMOCRATIC SENATOR should confirm Emil Bove for the 3d Circuit Court of Appeals.
June 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NOT A SINGLE DEMOCRATIC SENATOR should confirm Emil Bove for the 3d Circuit Court of Appeals.
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MAGA: RoOsHa is WiNnInG!
Reality:
Reality:
June 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
MAGA: RoOsHa is WiNnInG!
Reality:
Reality:
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Y'all, watching fascists take over your country is exhausting. Anyhow, I've been doing some graphic design, printing t-shirts, trying to paint, dropping the ball on #The100DayProject... and I made these.
You're welcome to use them. Pls link them to a statement promising not to use "AI" in your art.
You're welcome to use them. Pls link them to a statement promising not to use "AI" in your art.
May 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Y'all, watching fascists take over your country is exhausting. Anyhow, I've been doing some graphic design, printing t-shirts, trying to paint, dropping the ball on #The100DayProject... and I made these.
You're welcome to use them. Pls link them to a statement promising not to use "AI" in your art.
You're welcome to use them. Pls link them to a statement promising not to use "AI" in your art.
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The new GOP slogan (thank you, Joni Ernst.)
May 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The new GOP slogan (thank you, Joni Ernst.)
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The Dept. of Justice has filed its first voter suppression lawsuit aimed at disenfranchising voters. This is a critical juncture for democracy.
Paige and I discuss the implications and how it echoes claims made by failed state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin. youtu.be/8XEW-Ga428M
Paige and I discuss the implications and how it echoes claims made by failed state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin. youtu.be/8XEW-Ga428M
BREAKING: DOJ Files Anti-Voter Lawsuit in North Carolina
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtu.be
May 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Dept. of Justice has filed its first voter suppression lawsuit aimed at disenfranchising voters. This is a critical juncture for democracy.
Paige and I discuss the implications and how it echoes claims made by failed state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin. youtu.be/8XEW-Ga428M
Paige and I discuss the implications and how it echoes claims made by failed state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin. youtu.be/8XEW-Ga428M
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McMAHON: There are laws on the books--
WATSON COLEMAN: Laws don't mean anything to this administration ... you can say anything you want. Your rhetoric means nothing to me. What means something to me is the action of this administration.
WATSON COLEMAN: Laws don't mean anything to this administration ... you can say anything you want. Your rhetoric means nothing to me. What means something to me is the action of this administration.
May 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
McMAHON: There are laws on the books--
WATSON COLEMAN: Laws don't mean anything to this administration ... you can say anything you want. Your rhetoric means nothing to me. What means something to me is the action of this administration.
WATSON COLEMAN: Laws don't mean anything to this administration ... you can say anything you want. Your rhetoric means nothing to me. What means something to me is the action of this administration.
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Retailers are trying to navigate their way through economic uncertainty in 2025. Tariffs, inflation and lingering fears of a recession have left many Americans uneasy and pulling back on spending.
Tariffs, inflation and leery customers are hitting retailers in different ways
Retailers are trying to navigate their way through economic uncertainty in 2025. Tariffs, inflation and lingering fears of a recession have left many Americans uneasy and pulling back on spending.
bit.ly
May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Retailers are trying to navigate their way through economic uncertainty in 2025. Tariffs, inflation and lingering fears of a recession have left many Americans uneasy and pulling back on spending.
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Gerry Connolly is the sixth congressman to die in office in just over a year. All were Democrats.
Let's go there: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/gerry-conn...
Let's go there: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/gerry-conn...
Gerry Connolly Dead at 75
Congressman becomes third to die in office this year and sixth in just over a year
www.kenklippenstein.com
May 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Gerry Connolly is the sixth congressman to die in office in just over a year. All were Democrats.
Let's go there: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/gerry-conn...
Let's go there: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/gerry-conn...
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We do not want the ultra wealthy to have tax cuts before the rest of US and force US to pay for them with our rising taxes! Stop this madness!!!
May 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We do not want the ultra wealthy to have tax cuts before the rest of US and force US to pay for them with our rising taxes! Stop this madness!!!