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Oaths to the Constitution, always Independent with Center-Right leanings, now just embarrassed. Want at least some ethics and integrity in my politicians.
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Arizona Republicans sent Katie Hobbs 87 bills this year that she'd already vetoed in past sessions.
They sent them again anyway.
Here's how that went for them.
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They sent them again anyway.
Here's how that went for them.
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/he-was-hir...
September 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Arizona Republicans sent Katie Hobbs 87 bills this year that she'd already vetoed in past sessions.
They sent them again anyway.
Here's how that went for them.
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/he-was-hir...
They sent them again anyway.
Here's how that went for them.
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/he-was-hir...
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Not coincidentally, the Fed released its report on what went wrong with Silicon Valley Bank. Trump may use this as pretext to fire another Fed governor, Michael Barr, just as he's tried to fire Lisa Cook. I have heard worries for months that Trump was sniffing around looking for ways to fire Barr
New Report on SVB Collapse Pins Blame on Fed’s Own Regulators, Fed Official Says
The report, commissioned by Trump ally Bowman, blamed bank-supervision staff in the Biden era.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Not coincidentally, the Fed released its report on what went wrong with Silicon Valley Bank. Trump may use this as pretext to fire another Fed governor, Michael Barr, just as he's tried to fire Lisa Cook. I have heard worries for months that Trump was sniffing around looking for ways to fire Barr
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This is not unreasonable to worry about. If Trump thinks the only reason Warsh voted to raise rates is that the rest of the FOMC is "political" and "hostile" and forced Warsh's hand, how do we think Trump will react, given lawfare deployed thus far against Fed members? www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
September 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
This is not unreasonable to worry about. If Trump thinks the only reason Warsh voted to raise rates is that the rest of the FOMC is "political" and "hostile" and forced Warsh's hand, how do we think Trump will react, given lawfare deployed thus far against Fed members? www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Kennedy Center Saved From Demolition — for Now
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Kennedy Center Saved From Demolition — for Now
INSIDE: Todd Blanche ... Harmeet Dhillon ... Christian Castro
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September 18, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Kennedy Center Saved From Demolition — for Now
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Resist Trump and Republican Fuckery: Follow the Money | September 18, 2026
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Resist Trump and Republican Fuckery: Follow the Money | September 18, 2026
September 18 2026: Inflation rises, Iran war costs hit $38 billion, federal grants are disrupted, and a judge blocks FEMA staffing cuts.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Resist Trump and Republican Fuckery: Follow the Money | September 18, 2026
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RFK Jr.’s Faulty Claim that U.S. Measles Response Is ‘Better’ Than ‘Any Other Country’
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RFK Jr.’s Faulty Claim that U.S. Measles Response Is ‘Better’ Than ‘Any Other Country’
When asked about the largest surge in measles in over 30 years, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly claimed that the U.S. is doing or has done “better … than any c...
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September 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
RFK Jr.’s Faulty Claim that U.S. Measles Response Is ‘Better’ Than ‘Any Other Country’
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Is this the next man who will kiss Donald Trump's shoes?
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Is this the next man who will kiss Donald Trump's shoes?
Comcast’s chief is reportedly weighing a decision to release an acclaimed film that’s deeply critical of Elon Musk — or shelve it to appease the White House.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Is this the next man who will kiss Donald Trump's shoes?
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Kyiv and Moscow are growing increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process — and with Washington's Envoy Steve Witkoff, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.
Exclusive: Everyone hates Steve Witkoff now. Even Russia
Kyiv and Moscow are growing increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process — and with Washington's Envoy Steve Witkoff, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.
Witkof...
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September 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Kyiv and Moscow are growing increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process — and with Washington's Envoy Steve Witkoff, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.
The Day the World Started Moving On Without America
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The Day the World Started Moving On Without America
Canada and Europe struck a historic alliance. Without the United States. Because of the United States.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The Day the World Started Moving On Without America
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UNDAUNTED: Take The Wins
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UNDAUNTED: Take The Wins
🚨46 Days to the Midterms🚨
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September 18, 2026 at 1:50 PM
UNDAUNTED: Take The Wins
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Another aspect of Massie's articles of impeachment against Hegseth:
If Hegseth loses his job, either through an impeachment trial in the Senate or because Trump fires him, does Trump still give him a pardon in January 2029 that covers stuff like the boat strikes?
If Hegseth loses his job, either through an impeachment trial in the Senate or because Trump fires him, does Trump still give him a pardon in January 2029 that covers stuff like the boat strikes?
September 18, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Another aspect of Massie's articles of impeachment against Hegseth:
If Hegseth loses his job, either through an impeachment trial in the Senate or because Trump fires him, does Trump still give him a pardon in January 2029 that covers stuff like the boat strikes?
If Hegseth loses his job, either through an impeachment trial in the Senate or because Trump fires him, does Trump still give him a pardon in January 2029 that covers stuff like the boat strikes?
Totalitarian art
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Totalitarian art
The Hitler comparisons are sometimes overdone. But not here.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Totalitarian art
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Twelve Years of Warnings. Now Iran.
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Twelve Years of Warnings. Now Iran.
America saw the threats coming. It failed to build the arsenal needed. And we attacked Iran anyway
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September 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Twelve Years of Warnings. Now Iran.
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“My Patience Is at an End”: When Judges Won’t Take The Government’s Word For It
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“My Patience Is at an End”: When Judges Won’t Take The Government’s Word For It
Federal judges are the bulwark that is defending our democracy.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:35 PM
“My Patience Is at an End”: When Judges Won’t Take The Government’s Word For It
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Your Daily Four Star
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Your Daily Four Star
17 SEP 2026
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September 18, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Your Daily Four Star
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Bought and paid for
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Bought and paid for
PLUS: Ukraine’s death zone with Ken Harbaugh TODAY at 12 pm ET
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September 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Bought and paid for
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Mike Johnson Blows Up Trump’s Biggest Claim About Strait of Hormuz newrepublic.com/post/215537/... via @newrepublic.com
Mike Johnson Blows Up Trump’s Biggest Claim About Strait of Hormuz
Johnson’s comments came almost simultaneously with Donald Trump claiming again that the strait is fully open.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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"Blood-and-soil nationalism is pernicious everywhere but is especially absurd in America, a country built by refugees, settlers and immigrants." These guys don't see it that way.
New from Cathy Young:
New from Cathy Young:
The GOP’s White Nationalism Problem Goes All the Way to the Top
The blood-and-soil extremists have donors, institutions, administration ties—and plenty of friends in MAGA.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:12 PM
"Blood-and-soil nationalism is pernicious everywhere but is especially absurd in America, a country built by refugees, settlers and immigrants." These guys don't see it that way.
New from Cathy Young:
New from Cathy Young:
Trump’s Epic Unpopularity Is Forcing His PAC to Spend in MAGA Country newrepublic.com/article/2155... via @newrepublic.com
Trump’s Epic Unpopularity Is Forcing His PAC to Spend in MAGA Country
Trumpworld is spending tens of millions to defend House districts he carried by sizable margins in 2024. Not a good sign for him.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Trump Abruptly Yanks Nominee to Lead ICE After Republican Pushes Back newrepublic.com/post/215561/... via @newrepublic.com
Trump Abruptly Yanks Nominee to Lead ICE After Republican Pushes Back
Donald Trump announced the nomination in June, but Senator Rand Paul had yet to schedule a nomination hearing.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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ICE Officer Accused of Shooting Someone in Minneapolis Is Arrested newrepublic.com/post/215545/... via @newrepublic.com
ICE Officer Accused of Shooting Someone in Minneapolis Is Arrested
The agent is also accused of lying to investigators.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Trump Quietly Dumps Longtime Election Observer Group newrepublic.com/post/215555/... via @newrepublic.com
Trump Quietly Dumps Longtime Election Observer Group
For the past two decades, every administration has invited the OSCE to observe federal elections in the U.S.—until now.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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DOGE Staffers Are Back—and Leading AI Takeover of Government Services newrepublic.com/post/215538/... via @newrepublic.com
DOGE Staffers Are Back—and Leading AI Takeover of Government Services
The DOGE goons who drove federal agencies into the ground last year are back, including that dude who goes by “Big Balls.”
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September 18, 2026 at 1:08 PM
DOGE Staffers Are Back—and Leading AI Takeover of Government Services newrepublic.com/post/215538/... via @newrepublic.com
The Final Battle for America’s Democracy newrepublic.com/article/2151... via @newrepublic.com
The Final Battle for America’s Democracy
Forget November 3. It’s January 3 when Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans might bury our democracy once and for all. Here’s how.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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What Mitch McConnell Looked Like After He Had to Be Told How to Vote newrepublic.com/post/215540/... via @newrepublic.com
What Mitch McConnell Looked Like After He Had to Be Told How to Vote
The 84-year-old senator appeared vacant and out of it right after the vote.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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