"Get away from me right now," King, a retired U.S. Army captain who served in Iraq and earned both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star, can be heard telling the three male guard members in the video as they approach her on the bench. "You have absolutely no authority to detain me."

A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she's suing

Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home.

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One party has abandoned the rule of law. It's the most underreported story of the 21st century.

"They want to pay me to tell people to bet money on whether Kamala Harris or Trump is gonna win—that's bonkers," social media influencer Allie O’Brien on @kalshi-official.bsky.social trying to push political betting through social influencers. WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️

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LIVE From Abdul El-Sayed Election Watch Party | MI Democratic Primary Results

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If Democrats retake the majority in the Senate and I become chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, one of my first acts will be to subpoena the bankers that helped Epstein carry out his crimes and help deliver real accountability.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele... #ncpol

Bishop William Barber, best known for the Moral Monday movement, was among the faith leaders arrested in Washington yesterday as they tried to speak to Senate Leader Thune about the SAVE Act. Clergy of various faiths plan to organize 1,000 marches to the polls in November. #ncpol

Post-election.

NC Newsline@ncnewsline.com · 22h ago

The North Carolina House of Representatives will not vote on a bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products until November. That’s after hundreds of hemp advocates filled the halls of the legislative building on Tuesday — and despite strong support for the bill by law enforcement leaders. #ncpol

If folks need a reminder about #ncpol:

Michael Bitzer@bowtiepolitics.bsky.social · 2y ago

From a national reporter who emailed me: “You have a very exciting state (North Carolina #ncpol).” My response:

Some news in #ncpol

Chris Cooper@chriscooperwcu.bsky.social · yesterday

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Before Paramount's June 2027 deal deadline, but well, not this year! That's going to be both expensive and risky for all the sides...

Mediagazer@mediagazer.com · yesterday

A federal judge sets the antitrust trial over Paramount's acquisition of WBD for March 2-19, 2027; Paramount had sought a November start (Ted Johnson/Deadline) Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink

Trump’s decision to keep National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., through the end of his term will cost an additional $1.4 billion in tax dollars, according to budget estimates provided to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office and shared with NOTUS.

Trump Plans to Spend $1.4 Billion Keeping the National Guard in D.C. Until 2029

Budget estimates provided to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office detail the costs of the National Guard’s controversial deployment.

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A little bit more intense?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Tillis admits Trump is weaponizing the DOJ during his speech announcing he'll vote for Todd Blanche: "Maybe it's a little bit more intense in this administration than the last one ... I'm going to support Mr Blanche's nomination"

Bombshell new report out from my investigators this morning spanning our four year investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s financial records. This report shows exactly how Wall Street protected Epstein and enabled his sex trafficking for decades. Mega thread following with some key points:

Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, BofA Enabled Epstein, Wyden Report Says

Democrat Ron Wyden cited nonpublic documents held by the US Treasury in a report that says banks delayed reporting suspicious financial transactions and calls for tougher anti-money-laundering rules, ...

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Re-upping this story about the Katie Blessing Center in East Charlotte, to consider and read along with the other stories about how money moves at the NC General Assembly: www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/07/29/q... Yes, the center fills a need. But ... 1/x

“It is incumbent upon us to get to the truth as to what was really happening,” Carmon said. “It seems every week, something new is uncovered.” #ncpol #elections ncnewsline.com/2026/08/03/n...

NC auditor’s liaison advised county elections board members on how to fire directors • NC Newsline

Former NC auditor's office liaison Dallas Woodhouse sent GOP elections board members in at least two counties a guide to firing directors.

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Okay! So hello. My name is Allison Gill. For the last 9 years, you’ve known me as Mueller, She Wrote. I used to have to be anonymous. But not anymore. So, hello world!

Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com · 2d ago

Changed my name from Mueller, She Wrote to my actual name, Allison Gill. Hoping I can get my blue check back. @joshpetri.bsky.team can you help?

US Rep. Chuck Edwards: “What if I skip votes and help you decorate your tree once you get home tomorrow?” Staffer: “Are you sure?” CE: “I am beyond thrilled that you’ll let me help you, I can hardly contain myself!! And Yes, I’m sure about skipping votes.” #ncpol

yedois@yedois.bsky.social · 2d ago

Appendices A and B below include supporting documentation - texts, emails, etc Appendix A: ethics.house.gov/wp-content/u... Appendix B: ethics.house.gov/wp-content/u... #ncpol #nc11

Eeew! Read the House Ethics Committee’s recommendation that Rep. Chuck Edwards (R , NC11) be censured. Don’t skip the creepy appendices. #ncpol #nc11 ethics.house.gov/committee-re...

“My heart goes out to the young women who took these roles to serve our community,” Edwards’ Democratic opponent, Jamie Ager, said in a statement. “We deserve leaders with the moral character Western North Carolina can be proud of.” Jamie Ager is just such a leader.

Politico@politico.com · 2d ago

Chuck Edwards recommended for censure by House Ethics Committee

Because of the Republican budget, NC is now the only state without civil case legal aid. The 40 year old program helped support people with low incomes as they fought for their rights in court. It did it without spending a penny of taxpayer dollars. #ncpol https://bit.ly/4g9JVFd

After NC lawmakers pull plug on civil legal aid, nonprofits are left searching for solutions • NC Newsline

The budget makes North Carolina the only state in the country with neither state funding for legal aid in civil cases nor support from IOLTA.

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Bishop William Barber and a group of faith leaders were arrested in Washington, D.C., Monday following a demonstration inside the Hart Senate Office Building. #ncpol

Moral Monday leader, activists arrested in U.S. Senate Office Building • NC Newsline

Bishop William Barber and other faith leaders were arrested Monday following a voting rights protest in the Hart Senate Office Building. They say they'll take their message to the states to turn out v...

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NC Sen. Thom Tillis satisfied with 1776 fund agreement; plans to confirm Blanche #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

NC Sen. Thom Tillis satisfied with 1776 fund agreement; plans to confirm Blanche

The newfound accord followed a weekend of President Trump sparring online with Tillis about the Todd Blanche confirmation vote.

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When Edwards beat Rep. Madison Cawthorn in the 2022 GOP District 11 primary, it was supposed to end the scandals. Cawthorn's short time in office was filled with embarrassing, bizarre controversies. Edwards was supposed to be a refreshingly boring candidate. It hasn't worked out that way. #NCpol

NC Congressman Chuck Edwards faces censure for 'inappropriate actions' toward two young staffers

Investigators found Edwards had created a “hostile work environment” through a pattern of “inappropriate actions” toward the two young staffers, though it found no evidence he had inappropriately touc...

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Breaking News: Sen. Thom Tillis is now planning to approve Todd Blanche's nomination to Attorney General tomorrow. It appears that Blanche's refusal to release the rest of the Epstein files wasn't a deal breaker for Tillis. #ncpol #breaking #senate #doj

Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina now appear to be on board with the Blanche nomination ncnewsline.com/2026/08/03/r... @statesnewsroom.com #ncpol

Blanche asserts 'anti-weaponization' fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate • NC Newsline

Blanche’s signed statement that an order establishing the fund is “rescinded” and accompanying unsigned memo, released via social media late Sunday, comes after two Republican senators on the committe...

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Here are all the brands they supply: Earthbound Farm (owned brand) Eat Smart / FreshPoint Green Giant Fresh Good & Gather / Market Pantry (Target) Kirkland Signature (Costco) Private Selection / Simple Truth (Kroger) Marketside / Great Value (Walmart) Cont...

The diarrhea lettuce company, Taylor Farms, uses slave labor contracted from the Arizona Dept. of Corrections. The backbreaking labor is often performed by imprisoned Mexican nationals who would be otherwise ineligble to work in the US. They are paid $1.50 an hour.

The Diarrhea Lettuce Company Has Been Linked to Forced Labor

The lettuce-producing Taylor Farms was linked to the widespread use of prison labor before its involvement in a cyclospora outbreak.

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