Sam Sheen
Sam Sheen
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People need to wake up to what Donald Trump is doing in Texas and in states across the country.
August 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Proud to be the first Democrat in this race—and ready to fight for Wisconsin. I’m running for governor to expand Medicaid, protect reproductive freedom, invest in public schools, & stand up to Trump’s chaos in Washington. Let’s build a WI that works for everyone. www.tmj4.com/news/state-c...
Meet Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, the first Democrat in the 2026 governor's race
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, the first Democrat to enter the 2026 governor's race, sat down for a one-on-one interview with TMJ4.
www.tmj4.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.

I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
August 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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For years, research has shown a digital divide when it comes to schools teaching about new technologies. Educators worry that this could leave some students behind in an AI-powered economy.
An AI divide is growing in schools. This camp wants to level the playing field
For years, research has shown a digital divide when it comes to schools teaching about new technologies. Educators worry that this could leave some students behind in an AI-powered economy.
n.pr
August 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Update: A group of Texas Democrats are returning to the state House in Austin, where they will spend the night on the statehouse floor — the latest step in broader protest over Republican plans to redraw congressional districts in the state.
More Texas Democrats plan to spend the night in the statehouse in protest amid redistricting fight
After fleeing the state over redistricting legislation, Democratic lawmakers had to agree to have security escorts in order to leave the chamber. Now, a number are refusing.
nbcnews.to
August 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Vance leads effort to block UK from accessing US Apple user data
Vance leads effort to block UK from accessing US Apple user data
The demand from the Brits raised concern in the US, as Republican lawmakers argued it would breach the privacy of people including US citizens.
nypost.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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JUST IN: Trump's historic tariffs have gone into effect, marking what could be the most substantial reshaping of the global economy in a century. cnn.it/4lfV0DU
August 7, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Tim Cook gifts Trump with 100% US-made piece of glass on a 24k gold base
Tim Cook gifts Trump with 100% US-made piece of glass on a 24k gold base
During today’s Oval Office announcement of the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), a visibly nervous Tim Cook presented President Trump with a “unique unit of one” piece of Kentucky-made glass, mounted on a 24k gold stand crafted in Utah. more…
9to5mac.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Every Friday I answer a whole bunch of questions from my readers.

Here's my favorite one: "At this point in 'Epsteingate,' if the White House called and asked you for a plan to get the presidency back on track, what would your plan be?"

My answer:
July 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Sean Duffy will announce expedited plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, his first major action as interim NASA administrator.
Duffy to announce nuclear reactor on the moon
This is the first major agency effort by the interim NASA administrator, who is also the Transportation secretary and a former Fox News host.
www.politico.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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JUST IN: Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed prosecutors to launch a grand jury probe into the Obama administration's handling of intelligence on Russian election interference. cnn.it/4olB0CA
August 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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We think of American politics as split in two: Republicans and Democrats.

The reality is FAR more complex.

I talked to GOP pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson about America’s 8 political tribes
August 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Texas Democrats fled the state to try to keep the new GOP-friendly Congressional map from becoming law.

It won't work.
August 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Lt. Governor Sarah Rodriguez (D) has announced her bid for Wisconsin governor after Evers chose not to seek re-election in late July. Republicans Josh Schoemann, Washington Co. Executive, and businessman Bill Berrien have already launched campaigns.

#wigov #wisconsin #news #politics #governor
August 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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It’s official – I’m running for Governor of Wisconsin. Here’s what you should know:
✅I’m a lifelong Wisconsinite and your Lt. Governor.
✅I’ve been an ER nurse, a public health exec, and a small biz owner.
✅I flipped a red seat in 2020 and won statewide in 2022.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRie...
Sara Rodriguez for Governor Announcement
YouTube video by Sara Rodriguez
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July 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he'll "remove the missing Democrats from membership" in the state House if they're not back by tomorrow afternoon.
"This truancy ends now": Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who fled state
Texas' attorney general Ken Paxton vowed to "hunt down" the Democrats.
www.axios.com
August 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Apple CEO Tim Cook, holding a rare all-hands meeting following earnings results, rallied employees around the company’s artificial intelligence prospects and an “amazing” pipeline of products.
Apple CEO Tells Staff AI Is ‘Ours to Grab’ in Hourlong Pep Talk
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, holding a rare all-hands meeting following earnings results, rallied employees around the company’s artificial intelligence prospects and an “amazing” pipeline of products.
bloom.bg
August 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Warner Bros. Discovery will be Warner Bros. and Discovery after they break up
Warner Bros. Discovery will be Warner Bros. and Discovery after they break up
Everything old is new again, it seems.
buff.ly
July 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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DEVELOPING: Six people are dead, including the gunman, in tonight's shooting in Manhattan, an NYPD spokesperson said. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Six dead, including shooter, NYPD says
Six people are dead, including the gunman, in tonight's shooting in Manhattan, an NYPD spokesperson said.
www.nbcnews.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Potential Democratic candidates for governor in Wisconsin:

- Attorney General Josh Kaul
- State Sen. Kelda Roys
- Former WisDems Chair Ben Wikler
- Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley
- Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez
July 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Tony Evers choosing to pass the torch can be an example to Democrats across the nation that it’s time to embrace a generational shift, time to embrace change. www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/tony-evers...
July 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Sending my best to a true public servant and fellow Midwesterner, Governor Tony Evers, on his announced retirement. I saw up close his commitment to doing the right thing for Wisconsinites - and countless lives are better today because he stepped up to serve.
July 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM