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⚡️Trump's pause on Russia sanctions under investigation by Senate Democrats.
"Americans should be asking why a president who says he wants to end a major war is instead letting the aggressor run rampant," the senators said in a joint statement issued July 3.
"Americans should be asking why a president who says he wants to end a major war is instead letting the aggressor run rampant," the senators said in a joint statement issued July 3.
Trump's pause on Russia sanctions under investigation by Senate Democrats
"Americans should be asking why a president who says he wants to end a major war is instead letting the aggressor run rampant."
kyivindependent.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
⚡️Trump's pause on Russia sanctions under investigation by Senate Democrats.
"Americans should be asking why a president who says he wants to end a major war is instead letting the aggressor run rampant," the senators said in a joint statement issued July 3.
"Americans should be asking why a president who says he wants to end a major war is instead letting the aggressor run rampant," the senators said in a joint statement issued July 3.
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The Trump administration’s decision to withhold $7 billion in federal funds earmarked for key school programs has superintendents, teachers and budget wonks scrambling to figure out how classrooms will be hit.
‘None of us were worrying about this’: Trump’s latest school money move has state authorities scrambling
Superintendents, teachers and budget wonks will now spend part of the summer measuring how much of a financial hole they can fill.
www.politico.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Trump administration’s decision to withhold $7 billion in federal funds earmarked for key school programs has superintendents, teachers and budget wonks scrambling to figure out how classrooms will be hit.
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This looks like bribery in plain sight.
Paramount folded at the same time it needs Trump's approval for a billion-dollar merger.
I’m calling for an investigation into whether any anti-bribery laws were broken, and I'm working on a new bill to rein in this kind of corruption.
Paramount folded at the same time it needs Trump's approval for a billion-dollar merger.
I’m calling for an investigation into whether any anti-bribery laws were broken, and I'm working on a new bill to rein in this kind of corruption.
Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump's CBS ‘60 Minutes' lawsuit
President Trump had filed a $20 billion lawsuit claiming a ‘60 Minutes' interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris was manipulated to show her in a flattering light. Trump alleged the news inte...
www.latimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This looks like bribery in plain sight.
Paramount folded at the same time it needs Trump's approval for a billion-dollar merger.
I’m calling for an investigation into whether any anti-bribery laws were broken, and I'm working on a new bill to rein in this kind of corruption.
Paramount folded at the same time it needs Trump's approval for a billion-dollar merger.
I’m calling for an investigation into whether any anti-bribery laws were broken, and I'm working on a new bill to rein in this kind of corruption.
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US halts some weapons deliveries to Ukraine https://on.ft.com/3GoBPJQ
US halts some weapons deliveries to Ukraine
Reduction in supplies makes Kyiv more vulnerable to Russia’s escalating attacks
on.ft.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
US halts some weapons deliveries to Ukraine https://on.ft.com/3GoBPJQ
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⚡️As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine, Politico reports.
Among the items being held back from Ukraine are Patriot air defense missiles, precision artillery rounds, Hellfire missiles, and drones.
Among the items being held back from Ukraine are Patriot air defense missiles, precision artillery rounds, Hellfire missiles, and drones.
As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine, Politico reports
Among the items being held back from Ukraine are Patriot air defense missiles, precision artillery rounds, Hellfire missiles, and drones, three sources told Politico.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
⚡️As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine, Politico reports.
Among the items being held back from Ukraine are Patriot air defense missiles, precision artillery rounds, Hellfire missiles, and drones.
Among the items being held back from Ukraine are Patriot air defense missiles, precision artillery rounds, Hellfire missiles, and drones.
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Senate Republicans have lost their spines—all they do is bow down to Donald Trump and his billionaire donors.
They know this bill will kill people. And they just look the other way.
They know this bill will kill people. And they just look the other way.
June 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Senate Republicans have lost their spines—all they do is bow down to Donald Trump and his billionaire donors.
They know this bill will kill people. And they just look the other way.
They know this bill will kill people. And they just look the other way.
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"My fellow Americans: When you pay taxes, which would you rather support? Cancer research, or getting one guy a really big boat?" @petridishes.bsky.social writes:
With the Big, Beautiful Bill, You Can Now Sponsor a Billionaire of Your Choosing
"My fellow Americans: When you pay taxes, which would you rather support? Cancer research, or getting one guy a really big boat?" @petridishes writes:
bit.ly
June 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"My fellow Americans: When you pay taxes, which would you rather support? Cancer research, or getting one guy a really big boat?" @petridishes.bsky.social writes:
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Republicans are putting 17 million lives at risk in their “Big Beautiful Bill.”
These are more than just numbers. These are real people who deserve to live a life without worrying they will go broke if they need health care.
These are more than just numbers. These are real people who deserve to live a life without worrying they will go broke if they need health care.
June 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Republicans are putting 17 million lives at risk in their “Big Beautiful Bill.”
These are more than just numbers. These are real people who deserve to live a life without worrying they will go broke if they need health care.
These are more than just numbers. These are real people who deserve to live a life without worrying they will go broke if they need health care.
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A reminder: age verification is an "automated decision system" so the 10 year moratorium would wipe out the Texas law that the Supreme Court just blessed a few hours ago.
The 10-year AI regulation pause is still there, in Sec. 40012
June 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
A reminder: age verification is an "automated decision system" so the 10 year moratorium would wipe out the Texas law that the Supreme Court just blessed a few hours ago.
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“Americans deserve to know if Big Oil paid for these Republicans in Congress to carve out tax breaks just for them.”
Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Warren are pressing two energy companies about their efforts to “win a $1.1 billion tax loophole” in Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill.
Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Warren are pressing two energy companies about their efforts to “win a $1.1 billion tax loophole” in Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill.
Sen Elizabeth Warren presses oil firms on lobbying for a huge tax break in the budget bill
The provision could completely eliminate companies' income tax burden.
www.motherjones.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“Americans deserve to know if Big Oil paid for these Republicans in Congress to carve out tax breaks just for them.”
Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Warren are pressing two energy companies about their efforts to “win a $1.1 billion tax loophole” in Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill.
Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Warren are pressing two energy companies about their efforts to “win a $1.1 billion tax loophole” in Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Justice Sotomayor: "No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates. Today, the threat is to birthright citizenship. Tomorrow, a different administration may try to seize firearms from law-abiding citizens or prevent people of certain faiths from gathering to worship."
Breaking:
In a 6-3 ruling, the conservative justices just ruled that nationwide injunctions likely exceed the authority Congress has given the courts.
In doing so, the Court is narrowing nationwide injunctions that blocked Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.
In a 6-3 ruling, the conservative justices just ruled that nationwide injunctions likely exceed the authority Congress has given the courts.
In doing so, the Court is narrowing nationwide injunctions that blocked Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.
June 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Justice Sotomayor: "No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates. Today, the threat is to birthright citizenship. Tomorrow, a different administration may try to seize firearms from law-abiding citizens or prevent people of certain faiths from gathering to worship."
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Yes you read that right. So what part of this reality—which an Israeli newspaper is reporting—which Israeli soldiers are whistleblowing—am I not allowed to refer to bc it makes me somehow antisemitic—?
June 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Yes you read that right. So what part of this reality—which an Israeli newspaper is reporting—which Israeli soldiers are whistleblowing—am I not allowed to refer to bc it makes me somehow antisemitic—?
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Under the ruling, the birthright citizenship order remains blocked nationwide for at least 30 days.
We will use every tool at our disposal to prevent any child from being denied citizenship under this unconstitutional policy.
We will use every tool at our disposal to prevent any child from being denied citizenship under this unconstitutional policy.
June 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Under the ruling, the birthright citizenship order remains blocked nationwide for at least 30 days.
We will use every tool at our disposal to prevent any child from being denied citizenship under this unconstitutional policy.
We will use every tool at our disposal to prevent any child from being denied citizenship under this unconstitutional policy.
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Slipped into President Trump's signature bill is a dangerous provision barring states from passing any regulations against discriminatory and harmful AI.
Tell your Senators now to oppose the AI regulation ban.
Tell your Senators now to oppose the AI regulation ban.
Congress: Oppose The 10-Year Ban on AI Regulation
A provision slipped into the reconciliation bill to ban all state-level AI regulations for 10 years. Urge Congress to oppose this ban immediately.
action.aclu.org
June 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Slipped into President Trump's signature bill is a dangerous provision barring states from passing any regulations against discriminatory and harmful AI.
Tell your Senators now to oppose the AI regulation ban.
Tell your Senators now to oppose the AI regulation ban.
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I have watched this closely for several years.
The politicians have been trying to undo Ohio teacher pension election outcomes for years. (Teachers want their full COLA back, and have voted accordingly).
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I have watched this closely for several years.
The politicians have been trying to undo Ohio teacher pension election outcomes for years. (Teachers want their full COLA back, and have voted accordingly).
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June 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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I have watched this closely for several years.
The politicians have been trying to undo Ohio teacher pension election outcomes for years. (Teachers want their full COLA back, and have voted accordingly).
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I have watched this closely for several years.
The politicians have been trying to undo Ohio teacher pension election outcomes for years. (Teachers want their full COLA back, and have voted accordingly).
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3 years ago, an extremist Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Now, Trump and Republicans are going after abortion and hoping you won't notice.
We've got to keep fighting back.
Now, Trump and Republicans are going after abortion and hoping you won't notice.
We've got to keep fighting back.
June 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
3 years ago, an extremist Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Now, Trump and Republicans are going after abortion and hoping you won't notice.
We've got to keep fighting back.
Now, Trump and Republicans are going after abortion and hoping you won't notice.
We've got to keep fighting back.
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Almost 75% of Americans oppose the sale or closure of any kind of public land. And, across the board, they demonstrate consistent support for their local parks.
Despite proposed selloff of federal land, survey shows support for parks unifies people from all walks
Future of national public lands is precarious, but Americans across demographic and ideological lines value parks: ‘people champion their parks.’
www.chicagotribune.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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“We eat this sand. We have no food. We have no flour. Have mercy on us.”
Videos of starving people in Gaza have been all over social media for months. Now on CNN. As Israel blocks aid humanitarian orgs want to facilitate.
Hundreds have been shot and killed trying to get aid.
Videos of starving people in Gaza have been all over social media for months. Now on CNN. As Israel blocks aid humanitarian orgs want to facilitate.
Hundreds have been shot and killed trying to get aid.
June 21, 2025 at 5:05 AM
“We eat this sand. We have no food. We have no flour. Have mercy on us.”
Videos of starving people in Gaza have been all over social media for months. Now on CNN. As Israel blocks aid humanitarian orgs want to facilitate.
Hundreds have been shot and killed trying to get aid.
Videos of starving people in Gaza have been all over social media for months. Now on CNN. As Israel blocks aid humanitarian orgs want to facilitate.
Hundreds have been shot and killed trying to get aid.
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Due to cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in the Senate's budget bill, 16 MILLION people would lose their health insurance and 179 million people who get health insurance through work could see their health care costs increase by $485 a YEAR.
Higher Costs and Less Care for Families With Job-Based Health Insurance | AFL-CIO
The Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill’s $1.3 Trillion Reduction in Medical Services
aflcio.org
June 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Due to cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in the Senate's budget bill, 16 MILLION people would lose their health insurance and 179 million people who get health insurance through work could see their health care costs increase by $485 a YEAR.
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Trans kids suffer when they don't get medically-necessary care. This is a brazen political decision by the Supreme Court.
My heart is with trans kids and their loved ones. I won’t stop fighting to make sure they can be exactly who they are.
My heart is with trans kids and their loved ones. I won’t stop fighting to make sure they can be exactly who they are.
Supreme Court upholds Tenn. ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights - The Boston Globe
In a huge setback for transgender rights, the Supreme Court said Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors did not violate the 14th Amendment.
www.bostonglobe.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Trans kids suffer when they don't get medically-necessary care. This is a brazen political decision by the Supreme Court.
My heart is with trans kids and their loved ones. I won’t stop fighting to make sure they can be exactly who they are.
My heart is with trans kids and their loved ones. I won’t stop fighting to make sure they can be exactly who they are.
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Allowing Netanyahu to drag us into another endless war in the Middle East would be a catastrophic error by President Trump and Republicans in Congress.
Every lawmaker needs to ring the alarm against U.S. military action in Iran. Only Congress has the authority to declare war.
Every lawmaker needs to ring the alarm against U.S. military action in Iran. Only Congress has the authority to declare war.
June 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Allowing Netanyahu to drag us into another endless war in the Middle East would be a catastrophic error by President Trump and Republicans in Congress.
Every lawmaker needs to ring the alarm against U.S. military action in Iran. Only Congress has the authority to declare war.
Every lawmaker needs to ring the alarm against U.S. military action in Iran. Only Congress has the authority to declare war.
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It’s not “efficient” for a 21-year-old Elon Musk crony to have access to the sensitive personal data of every single American paying into Social Security.
This reeks of corruption to benefit Trump-friendly Palantir while risking Social Security info for millions.
This reeks of corruption to benefit Trump-friendly Palantir while risking Social Security info for millions.
June 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It’s not “efficient” for a 21-year-old Elon Musk crony to have access to the sensitive personal data of every single American paying into Social Security.
This reeks of corruption to benefit Trump-friendly Palantir while risking Social Security info for millions.
This reeks of corruption to benefit Trump-friendly Palantir while risking Social Security info for millions.
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"Iran doesn't have nukes. Israel does.
Iran is a signatory to the NPT. Israel isn't.
Israel has allowed IAEA inspectors into its country. Israel doesn't."
But Israel is the victim? My video for Zeteo on how the media's coverage of this crisis is abysmal & ridiculously biased.
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Iran is a signatory to the NPT. Israel isn't.
Israel has allowed IAEA inspectors into its country. Israel doesn't."
But Israel is the victim? My video for Zeteo on how the media's coverage of this crisis is abysmal & ridiculously biased.
zeteo.com/subscribe
June 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Iran doesn't have nukes. Israel does.
Iran is a signatory to the NPT. Israel isn't.
Israel has allowed IAEA inspectors into its country. Israel doesn't."
But Israel is the victim? My video for Zeteo on how the media's coverage of this crisis is abysmal & ridiculously biased.
zeteo.com/subscribe
Iran is a signatory to the NPT. Israel isn't.
Israel has allowed IAEA inspectors into its country. Israel doesn't."
But Israel is the victim? My video for Zeteo on how the media's coverage of this crisis is abysmal & ridiculously biased.
zeteo.com/subscribe
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Despite warnings from the law enforcement not to attend today’s No Kings rally after this mornings shooting of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is happening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
June 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Despite warnings from the law enforcement not to attend today’s No Kings rally after this mornings shooting of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is happening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.