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Always ask why. History (19th century is a fave), art, reading, Paris, ballet, LiverpoolFC, Mets, and other stuff. Please add sources to posts when appropriate.

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Ken Vogel@kenvogel.bsky.social · 9h ago

NEW: Trump is pushing to delay a ban on intoxicating hemp products that experts warn can be dangerous. Among the beneficiaries is Susie Wiles' son-in-law. Bret Worley, who married Caroline Wiles in June, runs a company that sells intoxicating hemp gummies & vapes with names like “Trainwreck.”

Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family (Gift Article)

At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff.

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Matthew Dowd@matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 2h ago

Nearly every one of El-Sayed's issue positions is supported by a majority. In fact, his stands are the center of American politics today. Saying he is far left/left wing is just so old. The center of American politics has moved over the last 30 years, and El-Sayed's position are center now.

Tina Smith@smith.senate.gov · yesterday

Republicans will likely do what they always do and confirm Blanche as Attorney General despite all of this, and once again, women across America will pay the price.

Josh Gerstein@joshgerstein.bsky.social · 2d ago

NEW: Amid AG confirmation battle, Todd Blanche assured anti-abortion activists that he's working to make Dobbs 'permanent in every single state.' Admin will act 'soon' to limit mail-order abortion drugs. w/ @alicemiranda.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

Indivisible ❌👑@indivisible.org · 2d ago

BREAKING — Another person died at Delaney Hall. The family of Edwin Lopez Cornejo (age 39) said he was not receiving the medications required to treat his diabetes, and blames his death on the lack of medical care (via USA Today). www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Another detainee dies at controversial NYC-area ICE facility

Edwin Lopez Cornejo died Aug. 1, his family said. Cornejo's mother blamed her son's death on him not receiving medications needed to treat his diabetes.

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Sahil Kapur@sahilkapur.bsky.social · 2d ago

"The Trump administration admitted that it terminated nearly 300 federal research grants 'solely because' the projects were connected to states that voted against Donald Trump in 2024 and had two Democratic senators in office, according to court filings." www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

Trump administration concedes it canceled research grants in blue states

The administration said 284 research grants were canceled because they were in states that voted against Donald Trump in 2024.

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Barb McQuade@barbmcquade.bsky.social · 3d ago

Blanche’s appeasement is hollow. Trump still gets immunity from tax audits worth $100 million. And last week’s payout to abortion clinic blocker shows the path to payouts to rewrite history will be individual settlements instead of one designated fund. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...

Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal (Gift Article)

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

nytimes.com

John Harwood@johnjharwood.bsky.social · 3d ago

"Miller, however, angrily disputed the notion that his seat was in jeopardy in a series of text messages in which he threatened to block a reporter’s number for seeking comment about the matter." www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/u...

Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock an Ohio House Race

Representative Max Miller, a Republican, is facing accusations of abuse from his ex-wife in a bitter family feud that might put his otherwise safe seat in play.

nytimes.com

Newtown Action Alliance@newtownaction.org · 3d ago

12pm EST Lobby Session: www.mobilize.us/newtownactio... 8pm EST Lobby Session: www.mobilize.us/newtownactio...

Lunch & Lobby to #EndGunViolence · Newtown Action Alliance

Join Newtown Action Alliance on Mondays 12-1:30 p.m. EST for a briefing on the latest updates in the gun violence prevention movement followed by calls to congress. We will provide everything you ne...

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Newtown Action Alliance@newtownaction.org · 3d ago

Armed intimidation at the polls is voter suppression, plain and simple. Yet despite this growing threat, there is still no federal law prohibiting firearms at polling places. Join us TOMORROW to call Members of Congress & urge them to pass the Vote Without Fear Act: www.mobilize.us/newtownactio...

Brian Poindexter For Congress@poindexterforcongress.com · 3d ago

No one credibly accused of holding a gun to his wife's head and breaking their two-year-old daughter's collarbone belongs in the halls of power. Help defeat Max Miller in November. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bpx82

Help Send a Worker to Congress

Brian Poindexter is running to defeat Max Miller and bring working-class values to Ohio’s 7th District. Chip in to power a campaign built by and for working families.

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Dr. Vin Gupta@vinguptamd.bsky.social · 4d ago

Back-to-school is just weeks away. If you have questions about whether your family is protected against measles, now is the time to ask. And, as always, talk to your healthcare provider.

Oliver Darcy@oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 5d ago

Nicolle Wallace. Don Lemon. Brian Williams. Kaitlan Collins. Mehdi Hasan. Kara Swisher. And many more. Don't miss the inaugural @status.news summit this September. Early bird pricing ends at midnight. Get tickets and see the full lineup here: www.statussummit.news

Status Summit | September 09, 2026

A one-day event that will bring together the industry’s most influential figures for a series of candid conversations about the forces transforming the information landscape.

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