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I stand with Bruce Springsteen, not a treasonous deranged convicted felon.

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Zelenskyy and Carney met in Rome

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Jeff Bezos once grieved Jamal Khashoggi’s killing—now he’s in business with the man who orchestrated the savage murder, in a deal that lays bare his true colors, @passantino.bsky.social writes for the Saturday edition of @status.news. Read the piece here: www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos...

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I am not against Grant writing columns, but if you've written a few hundred words praising the politicians you give money to, that fact should be the first piece of information readers should know. Not the last.

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Since we’re playing these games. Name this President. Correct answer is below in the thread.

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Read @ryanbort.bsky.social’s latest www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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TruthSocial, or as I call it LieSocial, went down yesterday after Donald attacked Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. I like how when this happens it says “No Truths.” That’s the only truth I’ve ever seen on his account.

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An explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California on Saturday killed at least one person in what appears to be an intentional act of violence, Police Chief Andrew Mills said.

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Someday Missouri will figure out we mean what we say and we want our rights protected! Thanks @raygunsite.com for the sign inspiration for today #moleg

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TONIGHT AT 7: A group of women allege they were sexually abused by their former pastor as children. Now, decades later, they're speaking out. @ahylton26.bsky.social breaks down her investigation into their story.

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"I did the math and it checks out. 8+6+4+7= 25th amendment"

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A reminder that if the minimum wage had kept pace with worker productivity gains since the 1960s, it would now be nearly $26 an hour.

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This is how to honor teachers.

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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of May 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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This is the way.

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📌If you were thinkin' of buyin' Jake Tapper's book, you should know what kinds of books he endorses:

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You deserve to be able to vote in your local council election this year, so make sure that you can by going to Vote.nz and checking and updating your details there.

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The 80-year recipe stoking America’s Prosperity: 1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas… 2) enabled by Engineering Innovations… 3) based on Science Research in Universities… 4) funded by Grants from the US Government. It’s time more people understood this.

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Agai, what did people expect? The White House remakes US foreign policy under a pay-for-access code that eclipses past administrations with characteristic Trumpian excess.

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After being hired to promote Georgia’s Medicaid work requirement program, Deloitte Consulting priced reports about its own marketing performance at $300,000 a month. A final report, which was due in February, could cost the state nearly half a million. ➡️ Read the full story: propub.li/3YOiJ66

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🚨 One was killed, and at least three others were injured, including a child, as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv region overnight, the State Emergency Service reports.

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When he typed this, S&P had just downgraded the US bc of GOP govt shutdowns. Yesterday, Moody’s downgraded the US bc of GOP govt policies.

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On #ArmedForcesDay, I recognize the strength, sacrifice, and service of the brave men and women in uniform. Y’all don’t just serve—you lead, protect, and persevere. Your sacrifice doesn’t go unnoticed.

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Tr*mp is the weakest person to ever be President: physically weak, morally weak, mentally weak, emotionally weak. And people wonder why he can't stick with decisions (like tariffs) and why he lacks basic competence. It's weakness.

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UPDATE: Powerful storms and tornadoes tore through several Midwestern and Southern states overnight Friday, leaving carnage and flattened buildings in their wake.

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DHS official Tricia McLaughlin keeps insisting that members of Congress and the Newark mayor assaulted and "bodyslammed" ICE officers even as Blackwell plays her video demonstrating that they in fact did not

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Whether it was Joe Biden with his halting pauses or Donald Trump with his repeated promises to destroy our democracy and plunge us into a world of tyranny and economic collapse, both candidates gave voters plenty to worry about

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Neil Young to Bruce Springsteen “As a Canadian-American dual citizen I stand with the great majority thanking you for speaking so eloquently and truthfully on behalf of the American people. We are with you my old friend. Your great songs of America ring true as you sing them to Europe and the world”

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A car exploded outside an IVF clinic in Palm Springs, killing one, injuring five. Officials are investigating it as an intentional act. The blast badly damaged the American Reproductive Centers facility. Staff inside were unharmed, and it’s unclear if the person killed was linked to the vehicle.

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Blackwell to DHS official Tricia McLaughlin: "You suggest I am the one here who is focused on skin color, when the president has let in Afrikaners specifically, and I'm asking, how many of those who are actually facing genocide from Sudan and the Congo are being let in under some expedited path?"

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MAKEUP TIP: Match your liquid foundation to you skin tone, not your handbag.

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The only message from the President today.

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Yes, he does want to be a dictator. Here he is admitting it. This is from the last administration and I bring it out occasionally to remind everybody what a dick he is.

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As long as we’re talking about Naomi Wolf I want to remind you once again about the time she thought Apple invented vaccines that let you travel backwards in time

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Explosion at the fertility clinic in Palm Springs has been declared “intentional act of terrorism” by the FBI. They declined to comment on whether this is a domestic act of terrorism. One person is deceased (presumably the one who planted the bomb), 5 injured. The facility will be operating on Mon

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⚡️ Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call. The attack comes just two days after Ukraine and Russia held their first direct peace talks since 2022, and one day ahead of a planned call between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin.

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Not many people know this, but the song 8675309 is actually threatening people who live in the zip code 75309

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Trump and Hegseth spent $7 billion bombing nonstrategic targets in Yemen before deciding to capitulate to the Houthis. A brilliant demonstration of Trump foreign policy.

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Your School House Rock moment........

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‘A sick idea’: Congressman slams DHS consideration of immigrant competition reality show flip.it/ke_PCC

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Estonia Attempts to Stop a Russian Dark Fleet Vessel Flying No-Flag | Jets Are Scrambled youtu.be/GNSS9NUZXh8

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Here’s some feedback on how the IRS cuts are working out. I mailed my IRS payment in on April 13th. On April 24th, I received a message from the IRS saying my payment could not be processed because of “insufficient funds.” Not possible. So, I immediately paid the $7,880 online with the IRS…1/3

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I'm working on updating this article - it's so long so it might take a while ⬇️ In updating it, I'm watching a lot of Pete Buttigieg's old interviews as Secretary, and it's striking how much looser he sounds now. I'm here for his don't-give-a-fuck mode. medium.com/@nerdypursui...

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An interesting side effect of the tariffs: I went to order some suspension parts for a restoration car (springs, shackles, etc) from a place that has proudly said for years that all their parts were made in America. Their prices went up by 30% suddenly. They’re either lying or gouging…

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This is completely wrong. I've lived in Europe. They don't want our cars because: 1. Too big for roads and parking spaces 2. Too fuel inefficient in countries where gas is $6/gallon 3. Considered low quality for the cost

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The 'America First President', who claimed tariffs would bring factories and new business to the US, is now going to build a massive new AI facility in a foreign nation! Why isn't it being built in the US? Is it bc they granted him permission to build golf courses? www.forbes.com/sites/sarado...

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When we get through this despicable period in America—and we will get through it—Americans will have learned why and how important government is to making life better.

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