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I don’t blame anyone from Canada whose appetite for visiting the US might have soured. But here in Illinois, we're ready to prove that Midwest nice is the closest thing to Canadian hospitality you can get south of Windsor. Welcome to the Middle of Everything.

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No one can predict the future and obviously Trump has no actual plan, but it sure SEEMS like the likelihood of him just reinstating the punitive country-by-country tariffs at the end of the 90 day pause is a very live possibility! #EffThosePenguins

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Get him, Mark 👏🏼

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I don’t care what immigration policy you favor masked federal officers is a way to instill terror and not just among the undocumented

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This type of behavior should never be rewarded.

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🔊 @govpritzker.illinois.gov on how Illinois is pressing forward to accelerate climate action: “We're creating jobs, we're growing our economy, in part, based on our focus on climate.” Listen to the full conversation with @volts.wtf ➡️ www.volts.wtf/p/the-governor-of-illinois-discusses

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The masked ICE agents are in DC today, as rumored, whisking people off the street while covering their faces completely.

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No crowns. No thrones. No kings. Those are principles America was founded upon. On June 14, let’s stand together again to remind Trump and all of our fellow Americans that we don’t do kings in this country: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

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We know exactly how you feel, Carney.

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Cognitive decline. And we all know who I’m talking about

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The Baltimore Banner just won a Pulitzer Prize.

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The arrest of a Wisconsin judge both escalates the conflict between the Trump administration and local authorities over immigration policies and undermines courts’ abilities to effectively carry out their duties.

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Newly leaked video shows Decatur officers dragging John “LJ” Scott Jr.’s limp body by his feet into a jail cell. Now he's dead. Decatur Police Chief originally said Scott was placed in a cell after some difficulty, due to his size and "passive resistance.”

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NEW: Judge Hellerstein grants a preliminary injunction protecting Venezuelans in the Southern District of New York targeted under the Tren de Aragua / Alien Enemies Act proclamation from being deported as the case proceeds. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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“In Carney we now have the world leader who knows more than any of his peers about climate change. And who knows roughly 20x as much about climate and energy economics as anyone else in power. He may turn out to be a truly crucial figure in the fight to turn the climate tide.” @nationalobserver.com

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“Our job is to get things done.” Kentucky Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social discusses what separates Democratic Governors from their DC counterparts.

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Speak Truth to Power.....

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Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois): "You said that you were committed to complying with the Constitution, do you still stand by that statement?" Kristi Noem: "Absolutely."

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On #MMIW Day, we honor the lives lost and the families left behind. As a lawmaker, I will continue to fight for urgent action to address the crisis—through funding, data collection, and accountability. No more silence. No more stolen sisters.

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In case of CECOT prisoner Cristian (Daniel Lozano Camargo), Judge Gallagher MAINTAINS her order requiring govt to "facilitate" his return, but stays it till Thursday night to allow appeal. Relevant part of earlier order at left; today's order at right.

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BREAKING: The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration's transgender military ban to take effect.

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What’s known about the specifics of the agreement between the United States and El Salvador when it comes to #CECOT prison. And why sworn testimony by US officials may be necessary to fill in the gaps, even if the written agreement is finally disclosed. By @bcfinucane.bsky.social

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BREAKING: US Rep. Jan Schakowsky, congresswoman since 1999, announces she will not seek another term next year

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It's wild how many points he gets wrong and how many times he contradicts himself in like 30 seconds. you're privacy is assured; it's not private information. um okay.

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It’s time to talk about June 14. Tune into @msnbc.com.

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NEXT MONDAY: My staff will be in Silver City to help you with things like Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans benefits, student loans, immigration, and other federal programs. Find them at Western New Mexico University Library from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM MT.

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If as President you answer “I don’t know” when asked if you’ll follow the Constitution, you have violated your oath of office and should be removed.

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The Boston Globe was a finalist for three Pulitzer Prizes — for public service, editorial writing, and illustrated reporting and commentary — award organizers announced.

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So 60 minutes won’t back down, so the regime wants them shut down. Regardless of your politics, this should scare you.

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Miles Taylor is being targeted by Trump for speaking out against the administration This is yet another example of petty retribution We @sddfund.bsky.social stand with him and against the corruption he exposed

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Breaking: federal district court orders North Carolina to certify state supreme court election for Democrat Allison Riggs & rejects Republican attempt to overturn election and throw out thousands of votes. Huge victory for democracy & fair elections www.courtlistener.com/docket/69489...

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As Antonin Scalia says, due process exists to prevent arbitrary and capricious conduct by the government, and it fully embraces noncitizens on US soil. The system Miller has in mind is called fascism.

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The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.

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The Republican war on higher ed continues. Cannot wait for Harvard to sue and win.

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Kemp won’t run for Senate in GA. Marge Greene “seriously looking” at it. Trump pushes tariffs on movies, wants to reopen Alcatraz, & lashes out over questions about his Pope AI image. And yes, that’s just the beginning. Catch up now:

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Trump’s crypto conflicts are so serious that they implicate the Emoluments Clause—the ONLY conflicts rule in the Constitution I discussed the major ethics issues @cnn.com

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“If you are watching this right now and you’re thinking I don’t want a king in this county, good news: Neither do we. And you can be part of this.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social We’re mobilizing nationwide on June 14 to say No Kings. Find an event near you or start one: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

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It was once US foreign policy to fight the Nazis. Now, Trump is going out of his way to protect AfD, the Nazis’ ideological successors. White supremacy is poisonous and US foreign policy should not be used to promote it.

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ICE Opens New Supermax Detention Center For Most Hardened Toddlers theonion.com/ice-ope...

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🚨NY-17 social worker forcibly dragged out of Rep. Mike Lawler's town hall. Afterwards, Lawler told the crowd to "behave." Elected officials are supposed to listen to their constituents—not silence and remove them. This is not democracy.

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New senate ratings now that races are shaping up: 1. #NCSen: Toss-up 2. #MESen: Toss-up 3. #TXSen: Likely R if Cornyn wins but Lean R if Paxton wins 4. #MISen: Lean D 5. #MN: Likely D 6. #NHSen: Lean D 7. #GASen: Lean D

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mom, the weak men are creating hard times again

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🙌🏾 TEXAS SWEEP! All of our candidates won key city council races! 🔥 San Antonio - Teri Castillo won re-election in Dist. 5! @210-teri-castillo.bsky.social 🔥 Dallas - Adam Bazaldua won re-election in Dist. 7 & Laura Cadena won in Dist. 6! 🔥 Fort Worth - Chris Nettles won re-election in Dist. 8!

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