Mathew Helman
@mathelman.bsky.social
Dad, #mapoli communications pro, Senate/House race junkie, Springsteen disciple, stand-up comedy enthusiast. He/him. Skeeto ergo sum.
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71% think Trump administration lacks plan to end Iran war.
(Fox News Poll)
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(Fox News Poll)
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September 17, 2026 at 10:31 PM
71% think Trump administration lacks plan to end Iran war.
(Fox News Poll)
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(Fox News Poll)
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no integrity, no dignity www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
Blanche’s Political Activity Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate
The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:25 AM
no integrity, no dignity www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
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It used to be that attorneys general in both parties thought it was important to stay removed from partisan politics while in office. Not Todd Blanche, who has lately addressed the Republican midterm convention and a Republican rally. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
Blanche’s Political Campaigning Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate
The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2026 at 12:59 PM
It used to be that attorneys general in both parties thought it was important to stay removed from partisan politics while in office. Not Todd Blanche, who has lately addressed the Republican midterm convention and a Republican rally. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
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Breaking news: The effects of the U.S.-led war on Iran are about to intensify in the form of huge jumps in the prices of gasoline and diesel, analysts predict.
Gas prices are about to take a big jump, analysts say, with the worst still to come
The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Breaking news: The effects of the U.S.-led war on Iran are about to intensify in the form of huge jumps in the prices of gasoline and diesel, analysts predict.
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“.. Buckle up,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at the price-tracking platform GasBuddy, wrote Wednesday morning. “Gas and diesel look set for a spike over the next 48 hours ..”
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September 16, 2026 at 11:26 PM
“.. Buckle up,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at the price-tracking platform GasBuddy, wrote Wednesday morning. “Gas and diesel look set for a spike over the next 48 hours ..”
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“THE WORST STILL TO COME”😕 ⛽️
We’re hearing from elected Republicans in Tennessee privately admitting Trump’s war-caused diesel prices are crushing their people. But when will Republicans speak up publicly? What are y’all afraid of? @MarshaBlackburn
We’re hearing from elected Republicans in Tennessee privately admitting Trump’s war-caused diesel prices are crushing their people. But when will Republicans speak up publicly? What are y’all afraid of? @MarshaBlackburn
Gas prices are about to take a big jump, analysts say, with the worst still to come
The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM
“THE WORST STILL TO COME”😕 ⛽️
We’re hearing from elected Republicans in Tennessee privately admitting Trump’s war-caused diesel prices are crushing their people. But when will Republicans speak up publicly? What are y’all afraid of? @MarshaBlackburn
We’re hearing from elected Republicans in Tennessee privately admitting Trump’s war-caused diesel prices are crushing their people. But when will Republicans speak up publicly? What are y’all afraid of? @MarshaBlackburn
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"The price for a gallon of regular spiked 25 cents between Wednesday and Thursday in Iowa, according to AAA.
In Wisconsin, it was up 23 cents.
In Michigan, it was up 22 cents..."
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In Wisconsin, it was up 23 cents.
In Michigan, it was up 22 cents..."
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Gas prices are about to take a big jump, analysts say, with the worst still to come
The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
"The price for a gallon of regular spiked 25 cents between Wednesday and Thursday in Iowa, according to AAA.
In Wisconsin, it was up 23 cents.
In Michigan, it was up 22 cents..."
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In Wisconsin, it was up 23 cents.
In Michigan, it was up 22 cents..."
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Economic nerves emerge as House Republicans call it quits till Election Day
Economic nerves emerge as House Republicans call it quits till Election Day
Several last-ditch attempts to tackle affordability concerns were on display before lawmakers left town for seven weeks.
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September 18, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Economic nerves emerge as House Republicans call it quits till Election Day
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Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna announced that they have amassed enough signatures to bring a vote on a second bill to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
https://www.washingtonsun.com/congress/thomas-massie-ro-khanna-second-jeffrey-epstein-files-discharge-petition
https://www.washingtonsun.com/congress/thomas-massie-ro-khanna-second-jeffrey-epstein-files-discharge-petition
Massie and Khanna Have Enough Signatures for a Second Epstein Files Discharge Petition
The chamber, however, won't be able to vote on the bill until after November's midterm elections.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna announced that they have amassed enough signatures to bring a vote on a second bill to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
https://www.washingtonsun.com/congress/thomas-massie-ro-khanna-second-jeffrey-epstein-files-discharge-petition
https://www.washingtonsun.com/congress/thomas-massie-ro-khanna-second-jeffrey-epstein-files-discharge-petition
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Over 600 voters signed onto a letter by Michigan Jews for Democracy, saying they will vote for Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate as a check on President Trump
Jewish voters in Michigan signal support for El-Sayed for Senate
Over 600 voters signed onto a letter by Michigan Jews for Democracy, saying they will vote for Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate as a check on President Trump
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September 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Over 600 voters signed onto a letter by Michigan Jews for Democracy, saying they will vote for Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate as a check on President Trump
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This is what Republicans slashed Medicaid and SNAP for.
Tax cuts for data centers and AI companies.
While families struggle with rising costs from Trump’s war and tariffs.
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Tax cuts for data centers and AI companies.
While families struggle with rising costs from Trump’s war and tariffs.
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Trump Is Considering More Data Centers on Public Lands Than Previously Known
The data center proposals cover at least 17,600 acres of public lands across six Western states.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This is what Republicans slashed Medicaid and SNAP for.
Tax cuts for data centers and AI companies.
While families struggle with rising costs from Trump’s war and tariffs.
www.washingtonsun.com/climate-envi...
Tax cuts for data centers and AI companies.
While families struggle with rising costs from Trump’s war and tariffs.
www.washingtonsun.com/climate-envi...
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The Trump administration is considering proposals for at least 12 data centers and data center-related infrastructure projects to be built on federal public lands — far more than previously known.
Trump Is Considering More Data Centers on Public Lands Than Previously Known
The data center proposals cover at least 17,600 acres of public lands across six Western states.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Trump administration is considering proposals for at least 12 data centers and data center-related infrastructure projects to be built on federal public lands — far more than previously known.
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"Most Michigan voters disapprove of Trump’s tariffs on Canada, poll shows:
Among the state’s independents, who could determine the outcome of several key midterm races, 68 percent disapprove of the levies on Canadian products." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Among the state’s independents, who could determine the outcome of several key midterm races, 68 percent disapprove of the levies on Canadian products." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
September 18, 2026 at 11:19 AM
"Most Michigan voters disapprove of Trump’s tariffs on Canada, poll shows:
Among the state’s independents, who could determine the outcome of several key midterm races, 68 percent disapprove of the levies on Canadian products." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Among the state’s independents, who could determine the outcome of several key midterm races, 68 percent disapprove of the levies on Canadian products." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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More than 60 percent of likely voters in Michigan, home to several highly competitive midterm elections, oppose President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products, according to a new poll by The Washington Post and Schar School.
Most Michigan voters disapprove of Trump’s tariffs on Canada, poll shows
Among the state’s independents, who could determine the outcome of several key midterm races, 68 percent disapprove of Trump's levies on Canadian products.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
More than 60 percent of likely voters in Michigan, home to several highly competitive midterm elections, oppose President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products, according to a new poll by The Washington Post and Schar School.
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Hey Dan, go to marypeltola.com/issues if you need any ideas.
September 16, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Hey Dan, go to marypeltola.com/issues if you need any ideas.
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Capitol agenda: High costs hound GOP as House exits
Capitol agenda: High costs hound GOP as House exits
A data center bill's failure joins several last ditch attempts by lawmakers to tackle affordability concerns this week.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Capitol agenda: High costs hound GOP as House exits
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“The report, according to one of the sources, was ‘entirely false.’ But it also ‘almost started a war,’ the source said. Any US operation against a Chinese vessel could have risked spiraling into an armed conflict between the two nations.”
Exclusive: US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report, sources say | CNN Politics
The episode shows the risks of using this new, relatively poorly understood technology in the middle of the Iran war
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September 18, 2026 at 5:34 PM
“The report, according to one of the sources, was ‘entirely false.’ But it also ‘almost started a war,’ the source said. Any US operation against a Chinese vessel could have risked spiraling into an armed conflict between the two nations.”
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we're on the path toward seeing a near-$7/gal *average* diesel price in Michigan and perhaps Ohio, Illinois and Indiana- the crossroads of America- they may stop at $6.999/gal in the days ahead and resist $7, but futher increases coming for the Great Lakes
September 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
we're on the path toward seeing a near-$7/gal *average* diesel price in Michigan and perhaps Ohio, Illinois and Indiana- the crossroads of America- they may stop at $6.999/gal in the days ahead and resist $7, but futher increases coming for the Great Lakes
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this morning finds the national average at $4.472/gal and is expected to rise into the day as further increases get passed along. diesel also continues to climb at $6.441/gal and could rise to nearly $6.50/gal by EOD.
September 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
this morning finds the national average at $4.472/gal and is expected to rise into the day as further increases get passed along. diesel also continues to climb at $6.441/gal and could rise to nearly $6.50/gal by EOD.
Republicans *themselves* think that they're so cooked that they're ready to triage #NorthCarolina and #Georgia.
#ncpol #ncsen #gapol #gasen #gagov @ncdp.org @abreezeclayton.bsky.social @georgiademocrat.bsky.social
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🟡 NEW: Senate Republicans weigh whether to keep investing in North Carolina and Georgia races
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September 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Republicans *themselves* think that they're so cooked that they're ready to triage #NorthCarolina and #Georgia.
#ncpol #ncsen #gapol #gasen #gagov @ncdp.org @abreezeclayton.bsky.social @georgiademocrat.bsky.social
#ncpol #ncsen #gapol #gasen #gagov @ncdp.org @abreezeclayton.bsky.social @georgiademocrat.bsky.social
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Peltola +20
Trump: "I could've banned fishing. The power of this office is crazy. I could've banned fishing. I think I'm gonna do that."
September 18, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Peltola +20
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footage is making the rounds on Facebook of a canvasser wearing a Stronger Maine shirt (a super PAC that supports Susan Collins) stealing a package yesterday
September 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM
footage is making the rounds on Facebook of a canvasser wearing a Stronger Maine shirt (a super PAC that supports Susan Collins) stealing a package yesterday
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Sean Duffy's son-in-law is running for Congress—and his campaign is being flooded with donations from business leaders and lobbyists with business interests before Duffy's Department of Transportation.
@brendanhartnett.bsky.social investigates Michael Alfonso's donors:
@brendanhartnett.bsky.social investigates Michael Alfonso's donors:
Wanna Influence Sean Duffy? Try His Son-in-Law’s Campaign.
Transportation interests have poured money into Michael Alfonso’s congressional bid while seeking decisions from Duffy’s department.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Sean Duffy's son-in-law is running for Congress—and his campaign is being flooded with donations from business leaders and lobbyists with business interests before Duffy's Department of Transportation.
@brendanhartnett.bsky.social investigates Michael Alfonso's donors:
@brendanhartnett.bsky.social investigates Michael Alfonso's donors:
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Family of Texas pregnant woman who died sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleges denied abortion led to death
Tierra Walker, 37, died in December 2024 when she was 20 weeks pregnant.
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Tierra Walker, 37, died in December 2024 when she was 20 weeks pregnant.
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Family of Texas pregnant woman who died sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleges denied abortion led to death
The family of a pregnant woman who died sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others on Tuesday, claiming she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Family of Texas pregnant woman who died sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleges denied abortion led to death
Tierra Walker, 37, died in December 2024 when she was 20 weeks pregnant.
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Tierra Walker, 37, died in December 2024 when she was 20 weeks pregnant.
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Our music and our memories are being wiped out. AMERICA built this city. Not a president. Join us!
September 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Our music and our memories are being wiped out. AMERICA built this city. Not a president. Join us!