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On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.

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I’ve had many conversations with Pennsylvanians about Medicaid—a program that I’m committed to protecting for the millions of lives that rely on it. One of those conversations was with a kind little boy from Tioga County named Ian. His mother Jodi shared their story with me.

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KIMMEL: “I think what happened was someone told Trump his ‘poll’ numbers were bad, and he was like, ‘Well, then let’s add two more POLES.’” 🇺🇸

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Despite noncitizen voting being already illegal and rare, Republicans have used false claims to fuel voter purges and lawsuits across multiple states. Even after Trump won in 2024, the push to restrict voting access hasn’t stopped. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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As the first Black Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, I’ve lived the American dream – but I recognize that history can’t stop here. This Commonwealth will continue to work for everyone, creating more opportunities for everyone to live their American dream. Happy Juneteenth!

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Republicans are—and have always been—the party of needless foreign wars, attacks on free speech, and tax cuts for the rich.

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This Juneteenth, I think of the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who reminded us that “darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.” There’s serious work ahead as we build a more just nation.

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On #Juneteenth, we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Today, we also recommit to fighting for racial justice. I will not stop fighting to root out the systemic discrimination that infects our country, and set our country on a better path.

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On Juneteenth, we pause to commemorate the effective end of slavery. I’m also taking the opportunity to reflect on our history — the good, the bad, and the ugly — so we can learn from it and build a more equitable and just future.

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On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free. Today, we celebrate Juneteenth. A milestone and a reminder that progress demands persistence. We reflect on how far we’ve come, and recognize how far we still have to go to achieve true equality.

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Juneteenth is a celebration — the anniversary of when the last enslaved Black Americans were freed. We carry the weight of slavery’s legacy every day. But today, we honor freedom. We honor joy. And we celebrate!

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On @chrislhayes.bsky.social, I called on @schumer.senate.gov to support @kaine.senate.gov, @sanders.senate.gov, Rep. Massie & my resolution opposing a war in Iran. This is a defining moment for our party where too many blundered in supporting the Iraq war. Now we need to be clear — no war in Iran.

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Peace be upon us.

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"Construction on the White House Rose Garden is underway, and the historic garden’s green grass is now completely torn up... Trump told Fox News he planned to remodel the space with pavers, saying the grass 'doesn’t work'...” www.cnn.com/2025/06/18/p...

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The Tijuana River sewage crisis is in serious need of a long-term solution. I’ve secured hundreds of millions in federal funds to fix it and won’t stop until the job is done. Listen to this explainer on where we are now and what u comes next.

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🚨 STAGFLATION WARNING: The Fed now predicts a brutal mix for 2025: — Inflation UP to 3% — Growth DOWN to 1.4% — Unemployment UP to 4.5% They’re holding rates steady for now—but still expect 2 cuts this year.

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You lose healthcare. They gain yachts. Keep spreading the word.

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🚨 WSJ: TRUMP HAS PRIVATELY APPROVED ATTACK PLANS ON IRAN, FINAL ORDER ON PAUSE

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😬

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Holy shit. India’s Foreign Secretary just shut down Trump’s claim he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. Modi told him: “There was never any discussion… about a trade deal or U.S. mediation… India has neither accepted mediation, nor does it do so—and never will.”

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Wild how the Senate version of Trump's pork filled BIG RIP OFF bill cuts Medicaid MORE than the House version THEY'RE DEFUNDING HEALTH CARE A trillion in cuts to pay for largest billionaire welfare giveaway ever Repubs are trying to sneak through the HEIST OF THE CENTURY!

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So now that Elon’s gone, does that make Stephen Miller the “President” now???

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This is brutal. India says Trump is lying about a trade deal and says he also lied about brokering a peace deal between India and Pakistan. We are a joke around the world. bsky.app/profile/meid...

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Welch: I have no faith in him all because he acts like a guy who got a day pass from the memory wing of a nursing home. When you see him on TV, he's slurring. He's not competent. It is just terrifying when you see the chyron that says Trump is reviewing war plans.

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Former President Barack Obama issued a warning about the future of American democracy, while speaking at an event in Connecticut. Obama cautioned that the country is “dangerously close” to normalizing behavior “consistent with autocracies.”

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Trump’s ICE is NOT going to care that these young men are in uniform when federal agents go to detain their mother. What a travesty that these wonderful young men who are serving our country have to accompany their mother to her immigration hearing.

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The is the guy, who said on the campaign trail, "we won't be getting into anymore wars." It's now official: Donald Trump has now lied to the American people and betrayed our military members. Everyone who be furious about this.

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The electronic pardon application provides Pennsylvanians looking for a second chance to file their application online for the first time. By submitting the information virtually, both the applicant and the Board of Pardons can move through the initial process of filing quicker for future review.

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Iran says Trump is lying

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Please watch this.👇

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We must prevent Iran from ever having a nuclear weapon, and support Israel’s ability to defend itself. But the President cannot declare war on Iran or launch strikes against it without Congressional approval. Congress must not cede that authority to this or any other president.

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"Hatred is never a good thing in politics. When you don't like somebody, or you don't respect somebody. It's really harder for the person to get money when your on top." – Donald Trump Maybe, you should take your own advice.

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Don't you answer a question with a "positive" way, instead be hostile to journalists you apparently don't like?

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I don't know what polls his talking about, but the polls I've seen show different results.

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SHAHEEN: My question is whether you've been asked actively to provide options for the president regarding a strike in the Middle East HEGSETH: If I had or had not, I would not disclose that in this forum [check his Signal]

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HIRONO: Do you plan to unleash this lethal force against US citizens and civilians in LA and other cities? HEGSETH: Senator, I would reject most of the characterization of that statement

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HIRONO: If ordered by the president to shoot peaceful protesters in the legs, would you carry it out? HEGSETH: Of course I reject the premise of your question HIRONO: Considering that the president in his first term actually ordered such a thing, it's not a premise you can reject

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Two different views, between the first and second in command comeing out of the executive branch in our government. Donald Trump saying one thing. 🔄 JD Vance saying another thing. I call this confusion at the top for information.

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Take a close look at how Vance and Trump have been talking about going to war in the past 24 hours. Vance: “We never ask you to go to war unless you absolutely have to” Trump: “It’s possible we could get involved”

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Mamdani: This military parade the other day is a perfect example of everything that’s wrong with the MAGA movement—a focus on pomp and circumstance over actually addressing the needs of working- and middle-class Americans.

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Trump just posted: "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" So reckless. So dangerous. So irresponsible.

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Psychopathic

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This makes me mad! Donald Trump forgot about "we aren't going to be in any wars." - that just went out the window. Another big lie to the American people. And, a huge betrayal to our military members.

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Wow. Trump rushed to take credit for Israel's strike on Iran and to escalate the U.S. role in the war because he like the way it was covered on Fox News.

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I said this before and I will say it again: Donald Trump lied to the American people and is betraying our military members, for a war that we have no interest in.

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Phang: You know where these things are happening? These ICE raids are happening at Home Depots, on farms and in fields, at construction sites. These immigration raids are happening in places where people are fucking working.

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Just another day living with a mentally deranged president... www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...

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When Teslas matter more than lives.

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Schatz: People are seeing what chaos really looks like. We are on the brink of some very dangerous developments in the Middle East, and we have chaos inside the US—not chaos the federal government can’t control, but chaos the federal government is, in some instances, precipitating or making worse.

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