Pam Barney
@pamib.bsky.social
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Protesters filled plazas, streets and parks across the U.S. on Saturday, gathering at demonstrations to call for protecting American democracy from President Trump. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4e3BIzD
June 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Protesters filled plazas, streets and parks across the U.S. on Saturday, gathering at demonstrations to call for protecting American democracy from President Trump. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4e3BIzD
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The State Department has temporarily halted interviews abroad for student and visiting scholar visas, seeking scrutiny of social media accounts.
State Department Halts Interviews for Student and Exchange Visas
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The State Department has temporarily halted interviews abroad for student and visiting scholar visas, seeking scrutiny of social media accounts.
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The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would no longer reserve a regular slot in the presidential press pool for three independent newswires that have participated for decades, including The Associated Press.
White House Ends a Regular Reporting Slot for Independent Newswires
The move, which affects The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and Reuters, is another effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over the press corps that covers it.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would no longer reserve a regular slot in the presidential press pool for three independent newswires that have participated for decades, including The Associated Press.
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If you still believe Hamas, not Netanyahu, is the block on a hostage deal and ceasefire agreement then you are either the dumbest person in the world, or you have never read a word published in the Israeli press, or… both.
April 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
If you still believe Hamas, not Netanyahu, is the block on a hostage deal and ceasefire agreement then you are either the dumbest person in the world, or you have never read a word published in the Israeli press, or… both.
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A federal judge said she will require the Trump administration to produce records and sworn answers about the U.S. government’s attempts, or lack thereof, to return a Maryland resident who was apprehended and illegally sent to a prison in El Salvador.
Justice Department must provide details of attempts to return illegally deported man, judge says
The order that will require records and sworn answers from Trump administration officials furthers a legal standoff in the case of Kilmar Abrego García.
wapo.st
April 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A federal judge said she will require the Trump administration to produce records and sworn answers about the U.S. government’s attempts, or lack thereof, to return a Maryland resident who was apprehended and illegally sent to a prison in El Salvador.
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This is brave
This is good
Thank you
This is good
Thank you
I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
Headed to El Salvador to meet with government officials and discuss return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This is brave
This is good
Thank you
This is good
Thank you
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Villains don’t always wear red hats.
January 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Villains don’t always wear red hats.
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Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.
First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC
Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.
www.npr.org
January 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak.
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Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research.
Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan | CNN Business
Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research.
www.cnn.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research.
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I have about 1/3 of the followers here that I have on the other place, but the engagement here is a lot more fun & interesting, & it feels happy. I really hope this lasts. We need a public marketplace of ideas!
December 11, 2024 at 3:39 AM
I have about 1/3 of the followers here that I have on the other place, but the engagement here is a lot more fun & interesting, & it feels happy. I really hope this lasts. We need a public marketplace of ideas!