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Even if the Senate voted to extend ACA subsidies, the GOP-controlled House is unlikely to allow a vote on them.
And there's of course no guarantee that Trump would even go along with a deal.
The cruel irony is that this will end up hurting Republican states the most.
And there's of course no guarantee that Trump would even go along with a deal.
The cruel irony is that this will end up hurting Republican states the most.
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Even if the Senate voted to extend ACA subsidies, the GOP-controlled House is unlikely to allow a vote on them.
And there's of course no guarantee that Trump would even go along with a deal.
The cruel irony is that this will end up hurting Republican states the most.
And there's of course no guarantee that Trump would even go along with a deal.
The cruel irony is that this will end up hurting Republican states the most.
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The agreement between Senate Republicans and a few Democratic defectors represents a raw deal, one that dooms working families to a massive health care premium shock.
Unconditional surrender to Donald Trump is not only bad policy—it’s bad politics.
Unconditional surrender to Donald Trump is not only bad policy—it’s bad politics.
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The agreement between Senate Republicans and a few Democratic defectors represents a raw deal, one that dooms working families to a massive health care premium shock.
Unconditional surrender to Donald Trump is not only bad policy—it’s bad politics.
Unconditional surrender to Donald Trump is not only bad policy—it’s bad politics.
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The GOP is using legal shenanigans to go after mail-in voting again.
Let's make one thing clear: refusing to count ballots postmarked by Election Day is an attempt to silence voters whose mail is delayed—most egregiously the brave service members casting votes from overseas.
Let's make one thing clear: refusing to count ballots postmarked by Election Day is an attempt to silence voters whose mail is delayed—most egregiously the brave service members casting votes from overseas.
Supreme Court to decide whether states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day
About 30 states authorize counting mail-in ballots after Election Day.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The GOP is using legal shenanigans to go after mail-in voting again.
Let's make one thing clear: refusing to count ballots postmarked by Election Day is an attempt to silence voters whose mail is delayed—most egregiously the brave service members casting votes from overseas.
Let's make one thing clear: refusing to count ballots postmarked by Election Day is an attempt to silence voters whose mail is delayed—most egregiously the brave service members casting votes from overseas.
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From hosting On the Contrary to his sharp political analysis on MSNBC, @sykescharlie.bsky.social has been one of the most consistent voices defending truth and democracy. We’re thrilled to welcome him back to the Summit stage.
Join us: principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
Join us: principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
The 2026 Summit: America 250 - Principles First
Restoring principled conservatism in America.
www.principlesfirst.us
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
From hosting On the Contrary to his sharp political analysis on MSNBC, @sykescharlie.bsky.social has been one of the most consistent voices defending truth and democracy. We’re thrilled to welcome him back to the Summit stage.
Join us: principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
Join us: principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
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Americans deserve better than the eight Democratic Senators who voted on a promise, without a guarantee, to protect the Affordable Care Act.
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Americans deserve better than the eight Democratic Senators who voted on a promise, without a guarantee, to protect the Affordable Care Act.
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The goal of Spotify’s algorithm isn’t to help you discover new music, its goal is simply to keep you listening for as long as possible. It serves up the safest songs possible to keep you from pressing stop.
Read more from @terrenceobrien.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/column/81574...
Read more from @terrenceobrien.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/column/81574...
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The goal of Spotify’s algorithm isn’t to help you discover new music, its goal is simply to keep you listening for as long as possible. It serves up the safest songs possible to keep you from pressing stop.
Read more from @terrenceobrien.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/column/81574...
Read more from @terrenceobrien.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/column/81574...
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10 November 1941 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Frederika Madeleine van Coevorden, was born in Amsterdam.
In July 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
In July 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
10 November 1941 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Frederika Madeleine van Coevorden, was born in Amsterdam.
In July 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
In July 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck
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JUST IN: Justice Jackson set deadlines today and tomorrow for further filings at #SCOTUS on SNAP stay. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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www.documentcloud.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
JUST IN: Justice Jackson set deadlines today and tomorrow for further filings at #SCOTUS on SNAP stay. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
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Trump is attacking the independence of the BBC in the same way that he has threatened and undermined US media.
Trump must not be allowed to interfere in the British media. Sign our petition here:
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Trump must not be allowed to interfere in the British media. Sign our petition here:
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Trump is attacking the independence of the BBC in the same way that he has threatened and undermined US media.
Trump must not be allowed to interfere in the British media. Sign our petition here:
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Trump must not be allowed to interfere in the British media. Sign our petition here:
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
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Trump trade war costs US Italian pasta: “Exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January.” Via WSJ
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves — The Wall Street Journal
Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of tariffs it has levied
apple.news
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Trump trade war costs US Italian pasta: “Exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January.” Via WSJ
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Appalled to hear that instead of releasing #Saudi human rights defender Mohammed al-Bejadi at the end of his term in arbitrary detention he was sentenced again, now to 25 years in prison, on so-far unknown charges in an unfair trial & in blatant contradiction with international human rights law
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Appalled to hear that instead of releasing #Saudi human rights defender Mohammed al-Bejadi at the end of his term in arbitrary detention he was sentenced again, now to 25 years in prison, on so-far unknown charges in an unfair trial & in blatant contradiction with international human rights law
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Former Pence chief of staff:
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Former Pence chief of staff:
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Canadian PM Mark Carney: "Large American online platforms have become seas of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, islamophobia and hate in all its forms... My government will act."
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Canadian PM Mark Carney: "Large American online platforms have become seas of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, islamophobia and hate in all its forms... My government will act."
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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NEW: Following the Trump administration’s weekend actions, the states suing over the SNAP benefits went back to court in Massachusetts on Sunday night, seeking a TRO to block the admin from acting on its penalty threats to states making full payments. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 AM
NEW: Following the Trump administration’s weekend actions, the states suing over the SNAP benefits went back to court in Massachusetts on Sunday night, seeking a TRO to block the admin from acting on its penalty threats to states making full payments. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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10 November 1920 | An Austrian Jew Max Sojfer was born in Vienna. He emigrated to the Netherlands.
In March 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
In March 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
10 November 1920 | An Austrian Jew Max Sojfer was born in Vienna. He emigrated to the Netherlands.
In March 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
In March 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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BREAKING
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 AM
BREAKING
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
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BREAKING: 1st Circuit denies Trump administration request to stay judge's order forcing full payment of SNAP for November. Opinion by Rikelman (Biden), Joined by Barron (Obama), Gelpi (Biden). Order remains on hold for 48 hours per Justice Jackson. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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www.documentcloud.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM
BREAKING: 1st Circuit denies Trump administration request to stay judge's order forcing full payment of SNAP for November. Opinion by Rikelman (Biden), Joined by Barron (Obama), Gelpi (Biden). Order remains on hold for 48 hours per Justice Jackson. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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WaPo puts the Sleepy Trump piece on Page One.
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
November 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
WaPo puts the Sleepy Trump piece on Page One.
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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“Tonight was not a good night.”
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
“Tonight was not a good night.”
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Trump’s presidential limo parked outside his Palm Beach golf club today.
Trump is the first president to golf during a government shutdown.
Trump is the first president to golf during a government shutdown.
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Trump’s presidential limo parked outside his Palm Beach golf club today.
Trump is the first president to golf during a government shutdown.
Trump is the first president to golf during a government shutdown.