JR42_Castle
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"I put the bastards of this world on notice that I do not have their best interests at heart." -Hunter S. Thompson
Award-winning MLB Producer #Dodgers #Resist #Progressive
Award-winning MLB Producer #Dodgers #Resist #Progressive
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GOP candidates are avoiding mentioning Donald Trump. trib.al/InLiRHj
Republicans Say Trump Is Tying a “Noose” Around Their Necks
GOP candidates are avoiding mentioning Donald Trump.
trib.al
September 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM
GOP candidates are avoiding mentioning Donald Trump. trib.al/InLiRHj
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Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta says President Donald Trump's fixation on putting his name on the Kennedy Center shows the country is facing a 25th Amendment "crisis.
Jim Acosta declares 25th Amendment crisis over 'disturbed' Trump's latest 'insanity'
Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta says President Donald Trump's fixation on putting his name on the Kennedy Center shows the country is facing a 25th Amendment "crisis."Acosta unloaded on Trump during a recent episode of "The Jim Acosta Show," after Trump's handpicked board voted to close the John F. Ken...
bit.ly
September 17, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta says President Donald Trump's fixation on putting his name on the Kennedy Center shows the country is facing a 25th Amendment "crisis.
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The frail senator has had another on-camera glitch.
Mitch McConnell, 84, Caught Freezing Up in Shock New Video
The frail senator has had another on-camera glitch.
www2.thedailybeast.com
September 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The frail senator has had another on-camera glitch.
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A federal judge rejected months of dubious explanations from Attorney General Todd Blanche for missing deadlines and withholding Jeffrey Epstein records, ruling he "failed to comply" with a court rule created by the court as a matter of law.
'Failed to comply': Judge drops the hammer on Todd Blanche in brutal Epstein files ruling
A federal judge rejected months of dubious explanations from Attorney General Todd Blanche for missing deadlines and withholding Jeffrey Epstein records, ruling he "failed to comply" with a court rule created by the court as a matter of law.U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan made the finding Wednesd...
bit.ly
September 17, 2026 at 2:36 AM
A federal judge rejected months of dubious explanations from Attorney General Todd Blanche for missing deadlines and withholding Jeffrey Epstein records, ruling he "failed to comply" with a court rule created by the court as a matter of law.
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Look who made the trip to North Carolina with Donald! #TravelWithNatalie
(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)
(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)
September 17, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Look who made the trip to North Carolina with Donald! #TravelWithNatalie
(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)
(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)
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other photos show that this placard was carried off the plane by Bill Pulte. I expect Trump will post this image on Truth Social sometime soon. Watch this space.
Trump looks at a placard that reads "Kennedy Center DEMOLITION" as he lands at Joint Base Andrews tonight
(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)
(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)
September 17, 2026 at 3:21 AM
other photos show that this placard was carried off the plane by Bill Pulte. I expect Trump will post this image on Truth Social sometime soon. Watch this space.
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BREAKING: In a move that could set up another loss in its unsuccessful voter roll grab, the First Circuit denied New Hampshire's request to quickly dismiss the DOJ's demand for the state's unredacted voter data.
The DOJ is 0-23 in the legal effort, and previously lost an appeal in the 6th Circuit.
The DOJ is 0-23 in the legal effort, and previously lost an appeal in the 6th Circuit.
Appeals court rejects New Hampshire's bid to quickly dismiss DOJ's voter data lawsuit
The DOJ heading to court potentially sets the department up for the next loss in its wildly unsuccessful attempt to gain access to states' voter rolls.
democracydocket.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:07 PM
BREAKING: In a move that could set up another loss in its unsuccessful voter roll grab, the First Circuit denied New Hampshire's request to quickly dismiss the DOJ's demand for the state's unredacted voter data.
The DOJ is 0-23 in the legal effort, and previously lost an appeal in the 6th Circuit.
The DOJ is 0-23 in the legal effort, and previously lost an appeal in the 6th Circuit.
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And the rest of the world
And the rest of the world
Trump's 'America First' approach has become isolationistic.
Replacing traditional multilateral alliances with a more transactional, "what's in it for us right now?" form of engagement changes how the rest of the world views that country's reliability.
Kudos to Canada. I don't blame them.
Replacing traditional multilateral alliances with a more transactional, "what's in it for us right now?" form of engagement changes how the rest of the world views that country's reliability.
Kudos to Canada. I don't blame them.
September 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
bsky.app/profile/77su...
And the rest of the world
And the rest of the world
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NEW: Judge Emmet Sullivan finds Atty General Todd Blanche is failing to sufficiently follow court order over Epstein Files
Sullivan orders Blanche to respond to the civil lawsuit filed by plaintiff @katiephang.bsky.social by Sept 24
Phang is seeking release of more Epstein Files
Sullivan orders Blanche to respond to the civil lawsuit filed by plaintiff @katiephang.bsky.social by Sept 24
Phang is seeking release of more Epstein Files
September 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
NEW: Judge Emmet Sullivan finds Atty General Todd Blanche is failing to sufficiently follow court order over Epstein Files
Sullivan orders Blanche to respond to the civil lawsuit filed by plaintiff @katiephang.bsky.social by Sept 24
Phang is seeking release of more Epstein Files
Sullivan orders Blanche to respond to the civil lawsuit filed by plaintiff @katiephang.bsky.social by Sept 24
Phang is seeking release of more Epstein Files
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Yes, yes we will.
BREAKING: Democrats surge to record-high odds to sweep both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
59% chance.
59% chance.
September 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Yes, yes we will.
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The Trump-backed Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the main building for more than $250 million in repairs. But Trump says the renovation “will not take place” unless his name is allowed to be added to the building.
September 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Trump-backed Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the main building for more than $250 million in repairs. But Trump says the renovation “will not take place” unless his name is allowed to be added to the building.
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DOGE DID NOT SAVE ANY MONEY
Trump administration spent $9.5B last year on employee leave, driven by DOGE-era cuts www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Trump administration spent $9.5B last year on employee leave, driven by DOGE-era cuts www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Trump administration spent $9.5 billion last year on employee leave, driven by DOGE-era cuts
A Government Accountability Office report found that use of such leave jumped 435% between 2023 and 2025.
www.nbcnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
DOGE DID NOT SAVE ANY MONEY
Trump administration spent $9.5B last year on employee leave, driven by DOGE-era cuts www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Trump administration spent $9.5B last year on employee leave, driven by DOGE-era cuts www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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MAGA Mike Lawler sped 20 mph over the speed limit and recklessly wove through traffic while driving with his blood alcohol level at twice the legal limit.
https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/new-details-emerge-in-us-rep-mike-lawlers-2012-dwi-bust-records/
https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/new-details-emerge-in-us-rep-mike-lawlers-2012-dwi-bust-records/
New details emerge in NY Rep. Mike Lawler’s 2012 DWI bust: records
New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has copped to his 2012 DWI bust, but police records reveal new details about the charges against him.
nypost.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
MAGA Mike Lawler sped 20 mph over the speed limit and recklessly wove through traffic while driving with his blood alcohol level at twice the legal limit.
https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/new-details-emerge-in-us-rep-mike-lawlers-2012-dwi-bust-records/
https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/new-details-emerge-in-us-rep-mike-lawlers-2012-dwi-bust-records/
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Trump’s inability to stay on script is making life hard for Republicans as he continuously abandons any semblance of electable messaging.
Republicans Panic as Trump Swiftly Derails Their Campaigns
The president is not sticking to the same script his MAGA Fyre Fest of a convention laid out for Republicans.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Trump’s inability to stay on script is making life hard for Republicans as he continuously abandons any semblance of electable messaging.
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The Murdoch family wouldn’t have invited Fetterman to their ranch if they didn’t think highly of him, and they clearly have more plans for him. trib.al/tq5smhr
September 16, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The Murdoch family wouldn’t have invited Fetterman to their ranch if they didn’t think highly of him, and they clearly have more plans for him. trib.al/tq5smhr
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The Iran War is out of control. Gas prices are about to hit record highs. Families are struggling to make ends meet. The threat of AI looms.
But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.
"Promises made, promises kept."
But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.
"Promises made, promises kept."
September 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Iran War is out of control. Gas prices are about to hit record highs. Families are struggling to make ends meet. The threat of AI looms.
But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.
"Promises made, promises kept."
But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.
"Promises made, promises kept."
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House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy
House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy
Mike Johnson cancels votes on Thursday, meaning House members will avoid voting on impeaching Pete Hegseth
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy
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They say that money doesn’t buy happiness. Now, it’s also clear that money doesn’t buy Trump voters, either.
Trump Humiliated as Americans React to $5k ‘Bribe’
Billionaire Trump learns a hard lesson.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM
They say that money doesn’t buy happiness. Now, it’s also clear that money doesn’t buy Trump voters, either.
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Late last month, ICE reportedly put 12 Somali men on a plane and told them they were being deported to Somalia. Instead, they arrived at Guantanamo Bay, where seven or eight of them remain.
Since then, the men have said they have been subjected to frigid temperatures and are shackled at all times.
Since then, the men have said they have been subjected to frigid temperatures and are shackled at all times.
The Trump administration is imprisoning Somali immigrants in Gitmo
“Nobody tell us that we’re going to Guantanamo Bay.”
www.motherjones.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Late last month, ICE reportedly put 12 Somali men on a plane and told them they were being deported to Somalia. Instead, they arrived at Guantanamo Bay, where seven or eight of them remain.
Since then, the men have said they have been subjected to frigid temperatures and are shackled at all times.
Since then, the men have said they have been subjected to frigid temperatures and are shackled at all times.
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The move staves off an impeachment vote against Pete Hegseth and gives embattled Republicans more time to campaign.
MAGA House Republicans Give Themselves Epic Vacation
The move staves off an impeachment vote against Pete Hegseth and gives embattled Republicans more time to campaign.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:39 PM
The move staves off an impeachment vote against Pete Hegseth and gives embattled Republicans more time to campaign.
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NEWS: Colin Kaepernick says Trump tried to get him to visit the White House after publicly attacking him and targeting his NFL employment, an outreach Kaepernick viewed as an attempt to co-opt him and create the appearance Trump was working for Black Americans.
Kaepernick rejected the invite.
Kaepernick rejected the invite.
Colin Kaepernick Rejected Meeting With Trump During 1st Term
The NFL QB stated he refused to be co-opted by someone actively targeting his NFL employment.
meidasnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
NEWS: Colin Kaepernick says Trump tried to get him to visit the White House after publicly attacking him and targeting his NFL employment, an outreach Kaepernick viewed as an attempt to co-opt him and create the appearance Trump was working for Black Americans.
Kaepernick rejected the invite.
Kaepernick rejected the invite.
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“The Speaker has canceled votes and is sending us home,” wrote Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) in a social media post on X. “And there is really only one reason — impeachment of [Defense Secretary] Pete Hegseth.”
Fury as 'pathetic' Mike Johnson shuts down House amid looming impeachment threat
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was widely condemned Wednesday after canceling all House votes for Thursday — which would have been the chamber’s “last day until after Election Day” — sparking accusations that the move was designed to dodge impeachment proceedings.“The Speaker has canceled votes a...
bit.ly
September 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
“The Speaker has canceled votes and is sending us home,” wrote Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) in a social media post on X. “And there is really only one reason — impeachment of [Defense Secretary] Pete Hegseth.”
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As a gold-standard poll delivers harsh news to a seething Trump, a Democratic strategist with experience in midterms explains what the data is really telling us—and how to prepare for what’s coming. trib.al/YkE9QnZ
Trump Rages Openly at Midterm Woes as His Worst Poll Yet Lands Hard
As a gold-standard poll delivers harsh news to a seething Trump, a Democratic strategist with experience in midterms explains what the data is really telling us—and how to prepare for what’s coming.
trib.al
September 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
As a gold-standard poll delivers harsh news to a seething Trump, a Democratic strategist with experience in midterms explains what the data is really telling us—and how to prepare for what’s coming. trib.al/YkE9QnZ
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An anonymous group says they’ve managed to get their hands on a trove of secret documents concerning the elections.
Putin Humiliated as Kremlin’s ‘Impossible to Hack’ System Is Hacked
An anonymous group says they’ve managed to get their hands on a trove of secret documents concerning the elections.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
An anonymous group says they’ve managed to get their hands on a trove of secret documents concerning the elections.
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Don't be fooled into thinking that a "free market" only exists when corporations get to "self-regulate" and do whatever they want.
And don't be led to think that the government is "intruding" into the market when it crafts laws to protect the public.
The real issue is power — and who has it.
And don't be led to think that the government is "intruding" into the market when it crafts laws to protect the public.
The real issue is power — and who has it.
September 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Don't be fooled into thinking that a "free market" only exists when corporations get to "self-regulate" and do whatever they want.
And don't be led to think that the government is "intruding" into the market when it crafts laws to protect the public.
The real issue is power — and who has it.
And don't be led to think that the government is "intruding" into the market when it crafts laws to protect the public.
The real issue is power — and who has it.