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📸 @DrBiden just dropped a new pic with @JoeBiden in NYC, captioned: “Date Night.”

Man, I miss them.
March 23, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The United States of America is the only major country on earth that does not guarantee health care as a human right.

The result: We rank dead last among wealthy nations in life expectancy.

We must end that international embarrassment.

Yes. We need Medicare for All.
March 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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While many key programs remain unchanged, hundreds of millions of federal dollars are at stake in Alaska if the order disrupts funding.
President Trump’s executive order could shutter the Department of Education. What does that mean for Alaskans?
If the executive order disrupts federal funding, hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake in Alaska.
www.ktoo.org
March 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Alaska is allotted three district court judges. One of those judgeships has been vacant since July after former Judge Joshua Kindred resigned in the wake of a sexual misconduct investigation. Another has been vacant for over three years.
Alaska Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan remain split on how to fill vacant federal judgeships
The U.S. District Court of Alaska has one full-time judge, which has led to concerns about trial delays.
www.adn.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.
March 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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⚡️ Russia hits Odesa with drones during visit of Czech President Petr Pavel.

"I arrived in Odesa, Ukraine, which has been resisting Russian aggression since the beginning of the war," Czech President Petr Pavel said.
Russia hits Odesa with drones during visit of Czech President Petr Pavel
"I arrived in Odesa, Ukraine, which has been resisting Russian aggression since the beginning of the war," Czech President Petr Pavel said.
kyivindependent.com
March 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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March 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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NPR's @ailsachang.bsky.social speaks with Rep. Greg Landsman, a lawmaker who signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia had been deleted.
Trump admin. cuts funding for program that tracked Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Greg Landsman, a lawmaker who signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia had been deleted.
www.npr.org
March 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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March 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Russian leader refuses to commit to a full month-long truce after high-stakes phone call with Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin agrees to 30-day halt to attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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No one ever said they were creative.
March 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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March 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Protesters at the New York State Capitol chant "no hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here" to "border czar" Tom Homan.

Love this for him.

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March 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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After years of falsely claiming that MMR vaccines cause autism, RFK Jr. has published a new op-ed on Fox’s website encouraging people to get the vaccine amid a measles outbreak that has already resulted in the death of a school-aged child.
March 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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February 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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🇺🇸🇺🇦❗️CNN Fact Check: Zelensky thanked Americans and U.S. leaders at least 33 times. Trump and Vice President Vance told Zelensky he wasn't grateful enough.
March 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.

Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Both Putin’s bitch and his couch-fucking minion are traitorous bastards who aren’t good enough to kiss President Zelenskyy’s feet. 👣
February 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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It’s been a long day, but in short, bullies ain’t shit! I don’t care what title you hold! This isn’t some long gone reality tv show or failed casino; it is war!

How dare a draft dodging dumb dupe humiliate an ally & berate a brave man who has actually been on a battlefield for his people?!
March 1, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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Yes
March 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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🇺🇦 Fact check: Zelensky has thanked the U.S. 33 times for its support, including POTUS, Congress, defense companies, and the American people. Despite claims in the heated Oval Office meeting, Zelensky’s gratitude has been consistent throughout the war.

edition.cnn.com/2025/02/28/p...
Fact check: 33 times Zelensky thanked Americans and US leaders | CNN Politics
Zelensky has thanked the United States on numerous occasions since Russian launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022 – expressing gratitude to Trump and President Joe Biden, to members of Cong...
edition.cnn.com
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Palestinian children return to school in Gaza after months without classes due to Israel's war.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/hi4ilp
February 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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ProPublica has released another study related to the effects of abortion bans in the U.S., this time showing a spike in sepsis cases in Texas following the implementation of that state's "heartbeat" abortion ban in 2021.
Sepsis Rates Soared in Texas After Abortion Ban: Report
Women in Texas are forced to wait with dangerous infections due to extremist anti-choice laws
meidasnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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The U.S. is discussing the possibility of cutting Ukraine’s access to Starlink if Kyiv refuses a mineral deal – Reuters writes. Meanwhile, WSJ reports that Zelensky may sign the agreement today.

www.wsj.com/world/white-...
Exclusive | White House and Ukraine Close In on Deal for Mineral Rights
The U.S. and Ukraine are near a deal to hand valuable mineral rights to the U.S., an agreement the Trump administration has sought as compensation for military aid to fight off Russia’s invasion, peop...
www.wsj.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM