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This is really amazing! Every single Democrat should take note and respond to these questions similarly. The frame almost always implicitly forgives Republicans as if "of course they will act badly, can't we count on you to cover for them?"
@neguse.house.gov gives a lesson on how to reframe a journalist’s stupid question about #SNAP! 💪🏼
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is really amazing! Every single Democrat should take note and respond to these questions similarly. The frame almost always implicitly forgives Republicans as if "of course they will act badly, can't we count on you to cover for them?"
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🚨BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security quietly formalized sweeping changes to a federal immigration database, turning it into a national “voter verification” tool that appears to sidestep federal privacy protections and will make it easier to remove large numbers of voters from the rolls.
In Late, Obscure Notice, DHS Turbocharges Trump’s Voter Purge Database, Evading Privacy Protections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security quietly formalized sweeping changes to a federal immigration database, turning it into a national “voter verification” tool that appears to sidestep federal privacy protections and will make it easier to remove large numbers of voters from the rolls.
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"Republicans could end this right now. They are choosing to make this shutdown an issue where they pit the sick against the hungry. The reality is, this is a false choice. Prior to this moment, we've been able to afford both the ACA subsidies and SNAP benefits."
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"Republicans could end this right now. They are choosing to make this shutdown an issue where they pit the sick against the hungry. The reality is, this is a false choice. Prior to this moment, we've been able to afford both the ACA subsidies and SNAP benefits."
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It's people in their 20s it should scare the shit out of. It's nice that people in their 80s care, but they're not going to be around much longer and it's not going to be their problem.
Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
Indiana Jones star calls US president one history’s greatest criminals for attacks on science and boosting of fossil fuels
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's people in their 20s it should scare the shit out of. It's nice that people in their 80s care, but they're not going to be around much longer and it's not going to be their problem.
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APS is launching an evening hot meal program to support students and families during the federal government shutdown. Starting Thu, Nov. 6, free hot dinners will be served Mon-Fri from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown.
Learn More: www.apsva.us/community-meals
Learn More: www.apsva.us/community-meals
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
APS is launching an evening hot meal program to support students and families during the federal government shutdown. Starting Thu, Nov. 6, free hot dinners will be served Mon-Fri from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown.
Learn More: www.apsva.us/community-meals
Learn More: www.apsva.us/community-meals
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US SENATE VOTES 51-47 TO OVERTURN TRUMP’S ‘LIBERATION DAY’ GLOBAL TARIFFS — FOUR REPUBLICANS JOIN DEMOCRATS; MOVE IS MOSTLY SYMBOLIC AS WHITE HOUSE LIKELY TO VETO
October 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
US SENATE VOTES 51-47 TO OVERTURN TRUMP’S ‘LIBERATION DAY’ GLOBAL TARIFFS — FOUR REPUBLICANS JOIN DEMOCRATS; MOVE IS MOSTLY SYMBOLIC AS WHITE HOUSE LIKELY TO VETO
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“.. the desperate desire of Attorney General Merrick Garland and President Joe Biden to avoid any appearance of partisanship led the department to put off looking into evidence of a potential crime and gave Mr. Trump an advantage ..”
@carolleonnig.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o...
@carolleonnig.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o...
October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
“.. the desperate desire of Attorney General Merrick Garland and President Joe Biden to avoid any appearance of partisanship led the department to put off looking into evidence of a potential crime and gave Mr. Trump an advantage ..”
@carolleonnig.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o...
@carolleonnig.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o...
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Mike Lawler corruptly funneled over $500,000 into a firm he co-founded. He doesn't fight for the families of #NY17, he fights for his bottom line.
Lawler’s campaigns paid his former firm over $500K
www.politico.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Mike Lawler corruptly funneled over $500,000 into a firm he co-founded. He doesn't fight for the families of #NY17, he fights for his bottom line.
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I'm grateful that the Vermont governor & legislators acted to prevent Vermont children & families from going hungry.
Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress.
The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress.
The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I'm grateful that the Vermont governor & legislators acted to prevent Vermont children & families from going hungry.
Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress.
The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress.
The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
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Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."
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Critics? Experts.
Federal law requires comprehensive asbestos inspection, notification, and abatement before any demolition," wrote the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) last week. "No publicly available information demonstrates that these statutory obligations have been fulfilled."
Federal law requires comprehensive asbestos inspection, notification, and abatement before any demolition," wrote the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) last week. "No publicly available information demonstrates that these statutory obligations have been fulfilled."
Critics question whether White House, contractors 'cut corners' on asbestos safety in East Wing demolition
Critics are questioning if the demolition of the White House East Wing adhered to federal health and safety standards, including those governing the handling of asbestos.
abcnews.go.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Critics? Experts.
Federal law requires comprehensive asbestos inspection, notification, and abatement before any demolition," wrote the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) last week. "No publicly available information demonstrates that these statutory obligations have been fulfilled."
Federal law requires comprehensive asbestos inspection, notification, and abatement before any demolition," wrote the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) last week. "No publicly available information demonstrates that these statutory obligations have been fulfilled."
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🚨LIVE TRACKER 🚨
So far, four GOP-led states have enacted aggressive gerrymanders. With each passing day, a new state joins the fray.
From litigation status to partisan gains, our NEW live tracker provides a play-by-play of these nationwide efforts.
So far, four GOP-led states have enacted aggressive gerrymanders. With each passing day, a new state joins the fray.
From litigation status to partisan gains, our NEW live tracker provides a play-by-play of these nationwide efforts.
Live Redistricting Tracker: All the Republican Gerrymanders — and Democrats’ Counter-Moves
Facing increasingly dire polls, President Donald Trump is determined to prevent Democrats from reclaiming the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections. So he’s pressuring Republican-controlled states ...
www.democracydocket.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨LIVE TRACKER 🚨
So far, four GOP-led states have enacted aggressive gerrymanders. With each passing day, a new state joins the fray.
From litigation status to partisan gains, our NEW live tracker provides a play-by-play of these nationwide efforts.
So far, four GOP-led states have enacted aggressive gerrymanders. With each passing day, a new state joins the fray.
From litigation status to partisan gains, our NEW live tracker provides a play-by-play of these nationwide efforts.
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“High risk pools” are groups where insurance companies put those with preexisting conditions. Don’t let them hide the ball.
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“High risk pools” are groups where insurance companies put those with preexisting conditions. Don’t let them hide the ball.
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Taking away our right to vote, in little bites. Maybe we won't notice when voting goes away altogether. 🙄
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Exclusive: Trump Administration Threatened Lawsuit Over Ohio Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Taking away our right to vote, in little bites. Maybe we won't notice when voting goes away altogether. 🙄
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Bunkering down in military housing. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Bunkering down in military housing. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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NEW: Court filings reveal that states using the Trump administration’s untested citizenship verification system to purge voter rolls may be mistakenly flagging eligible voters at an alarming rate, risking the chance of voters being disenfranchised.
Trump’s Voter Citizenship Database Is ‘Flawed’ and Could Lead to Disenfranchisement, Election Administrator Warns
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NEW: Court filings reveal that states using the Trump administration’s untested citizenship verification system to purge voter rolls may be mistakenly flagging eligible voters at an alarming rate, risking the chance of voters being disenfranchised.
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Absolutely true. All they have to do is cut off their own … filibuster. But they don’t want a budget, they want accomplices or, barring that, scapegoats.
SNAP benefits will soon run out. Health care premiums will go up. Federal workers will miss their first full paycheck.
Republicans are using the American people as political pawns in their shutdown. They control the government, they could fix this now.
Republicans are using the American people as political pawns in their shutdown. They control the government, they could fix this now.
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Absolutely true. All they have to do is cut off their own … filibuster. But they don’t want a budget, they want accomplices or, barring that, scapegoats.
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If the trip were really a ‘spectacular success,’ you wouldn’t need to threaten people for saying otherwise.
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If the trip were really a ‘spectacular success,’ you wouldn’t need to threaten people for saying otherwise.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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NCGOP spokesman appears to be threatening @propublica.org's @dougbockclark.bsky.social with retaliation by the Trump administration for reporting on a state Supreme Court justice www.propublica.org/article/paul...
October 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
NCGOP spokesman appears to be threatening @propublica.org's @dougbockclark.bsky.social with retaliation by the Trump administration for reporting on a state Supreme Court justice www.propublica.org/article/paul...
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This story is insane. A man who posted a meme of Trump saying “we have to get over it” in a discussion about the CK shooting has been in jail for 2 months with a $2M bond. Meanwhile, the man who actually threatened to kill Hakeem Jeffries is out on bail.
MUST WATCH: Tennessee sheriff defends jailing liberal activist for posting Trump meme about school shooting www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
Tennessee sheriff defends jailing liberal activist for posting Trump meme about school shooting
A Middle Tennessee sheriff is defending the arrest of a man for posting an online meme quoting President Donald Trump.
www.newschannel5.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This story is insane. A man who posted a meme of Trump saying “we have to get over it” in a discussion about the CK shooting has been in jail for 2 months with a $2M bond. Meanwhile, the man who actually threatened to kill Hakeem Jeffries is out on bail.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Whoever could have imagined there would be negative downstream consequences professionally for making a corrupt deal with the Trump admin….
Wow. "Months after law firms made deals with President Trump to ward off punitive executive orders, the ethics committee of the District of Columbia Bar is warning that such arrangements may require firms to drop or obtain waivers from all clients who have interests at odds with the government."
After Law Firm Deals With Trump, D.C. Bar Warns of Ethical Jeopardy
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Whoever could have imagined there would be negative downstream consequences professionally for making a corrupt deal with the Trump admin….
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A source familiar with this incident told me today that not only did they arrest and charge the comedy club manager, but the Latino man he was defending from ICE -- who was also arrested and whisked away -- **is also a U.S. citizen.**
It's unclear where the Latino man is now.
It's unclear where the Latino man is now.
Laugh Factory manager charged with assaulting Border Patrol agent outside Chicago comedy club last week
The night manager at the Chicago Laugh Factory has been charged with assaulting U.S. Border Patrol agent during a confrontation outside the North Side comedy club last week.
www.cbsnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A source familiar with this incident told me today that not only did they arrest and charge the comedy club manager, but the Latino man he was defending from ICE -- who was also arrested and whisked away -- **is also a U.S. citizen.**
It's unclear where the Latino man is now.
It's unclear where the Latino man is now.