@espressodoppio6.bsky.social
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Billions of dollars’ worth of contracts predicting oil would fall and the S&P 500 would rise were placed about 15 minutes before Trump announced a U-turn on Iran in a post on Truth Social. CFTC staff began to investigate...then were told to lay off. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
CFTC Staff Were Told to Retract Analysis of Suspicious Oil Trades
Chairman’s adviser intervened to take over examination of lucrative bets that were made around Trump reversal on Iran power plant attack.
www.bloomberg.com
October 14, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Billions of dollars’ worth of contracts predicting oil would fall and the S&P 500 would rise were placed about 15 minutes before Trump announced a U-turn on Iran in a post on Truth Social. CFTC staff began to investigate...then were told to lay off. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Troy Jackson to Susan Collins: "In light of the article last week from ProPublica, I'm shocked that you're up here talking about fraud, because there's only one person up here that's been accused of that by the FBI."
October 14, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Troy Jackson to Susan Collins: "In light of the article last week from ProPublica, I'm shocked that you're up here talking about fraud, because there's only one person up here that's been accused of that by the FBI."
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Collins in tonight's debate: “I voted with the Democrats to bring the war to an end. But there were not sufficient votes for that to happen.”
Jackson: “Then we probably ought to have Democrats in charge of the U.S. Senate, so that we have the votes to stop this war.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cXh...
Jackson: “Then we probably ought to have Democrats in charge of the U.S. Senate, so that we have the votes to stop this war.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cXh...
Maine Senate Debate
YouTube video by WABI | Maine Local News, Weather, Sports
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Collins in tonight's debate: “I voted with the Democrats to bring the war to an end. But there were not sufficient votes for that to happen.”
Jackson: “Then we probably ought to have Democrats in charge of the U.S. Senate, so that we have the votes to stop this war.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cXh...
Jackson: “Then we probably ought to have Democrats in charge of the U.S. Senate, so that we have the votes to stop this war.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cXh...
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The most recent poll I can find on the Mississippi Senate race is from mid-August.
Data for Progress, in a poll commissioned by Colom, had him down just 41-47 back then.
Really curious what it's looking like now.
Data for Progress, in a poll commissioned by Colom, had him down just 41-47 back then.
Really curious what it's looking like now.
October 13, 2026 at 11:57 PM
The most recent poll I can find on the Mississippi Senate race is from mid-August.
Data for Progress, in a poll commissioned by Colom, had him down just 41-47 back then.
Really curious what it's looking like now.
Data for Progress, in a poll commissioned by Colom, had him down just 41-47 back then.
Really curious what it's looking like now.
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BREAKING: a court cleared the name of our client Mary Comans
Musk & Noem falsely told millions the FEMA CFO blew money on "luxury hotels"
The court called this "coordinated" smear "outrageous govt conduct"
The Trump regime is destructive, but @democracydefendersfund.org & partners fight back -TN
Musk & Noem falsely told millions the FEMA CFO blew money on "luxury hotels"
The court called this "coordinated" smear "outrageous govt conduct"
The Trump regime is destructive, but @democracydefendersfund.org & partners fight back -TN
October 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
BREAKING: a court cleared the name of our client Mary Comans
Musk & Noem falsely told millions the FEMA CFO blew money on "luxury hotels"
The court called this "coordinated" smear "outrageous govt conduct"
The Trump regime is destructive, but @democracydefendersfund.org & partners fight back -TN
Musk & Noem falsely told millions the FEMA CFO blew money on "luxury hotels"
The court called this "coordinated" smear "outrageous govt conduct"
The Trump regime is destructive, but @democracydefendersfund.org & partners fight back -TN
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Incredibly honored to have President Obama's support in this fight.
October 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Incredibly honored to have President Obama's support in this fight.
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dah, dah, everything has a price
A White House ballroom donor who organized meetings for Don Jr. and 1789 Capital in Europe has had a good year: he's been named as chair of a $201 million government-backed enterprise fund, received a waiver on sanctions, and more.
Meet Konstantin Sokolov
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-ballr...
Meet Konstantin Sokolov
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-ballr...
A Ballroom Donor, a Sanctions Waiver, $201 Million in Public Money: The Mystery of Konstantin Sokolov
Ever since he contributed to the White House ballroom project last year,...
talkingpointsmemo.com
October 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
dah, dah, everything has a price
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searing column by @mjtoma.bsky.social pinpoints the moral abyss that Hegseth's call for a public execution condemns us to.
newrepublic.com/article/2165...
newrepublic.com/article/2165...
If the Nidal Hasan Execution Is
Livestreamed, We Are a Barbaric Nation
The only countries to carry out public executions in 2025? Iran and Afghanistan. That’s the company Pete Hegseth wants America to keep.
newrepublic.com
October 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
searing column by @mjtoma.bsky.social pinpoints the moral abyss that Hegseth's call for a public execution condemns us to.
newrepublic.com/article/2165...
newrepublic.com/article/2165...
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Fuckers. Using military resources.
Erik Prince's mercenaries wounded in Africa on a private contract are being treated at Walter Reed—at least 20 of them—just as if they were US uniformed service personnel. Outrageous. www.dailymail.com/news/article...
At least 20 killed or injured, including popular UFC fighter in Africa
Blackwater founder Erik Prince's private security forces suffered a devastating ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving around 20 people dead or wounded.
www.dailymail.com
October 13, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Fuckers. Using military resources.
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BREAKING:
NYT reviewed time-stamped images from a security camera at James Talarico's home, which were provided by his campaign.
The images showed Talarico at the home between Oct. 1 and Oct. 8.
NYT reviewed time-stamped images from a security camera at James Talarico's home, which were provided by his campaign.
The images showed Talarico at the home between Oct. 1 and Oct. 8.
Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio
The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely bef...
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2026 at 12:40 AM
BREAKING:
NYT reviewed time-stamped images from a security camera at James Talarico's home, which were provided by his campaign.
The images showed Talarico at the home between Oct. 1 and Oct. 8.
NYT reviewed time-stamped images from a security camera at James Talarico's home, which were provided by his campaign.
The images showed Talarico at the home between Oct. 1 and Oct. 8.
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My kid has started a Letterboxd list called Killer Sweaters for films where the killer wears a great sweater and they've asked me to throw it out to Bluesky for more because "that's the kind of thing those weirdos like to do"
October 12, 2026 at 4:43 PM
My kid has started a Letterboxd list called Killer Sweaters for films where the killer wears a great sweater and they've asked me to throw it out to Bluesky for more because "that's the kind of thing those weirdos like to do"
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Here's video of Paxton and his girlfriend watching fireworks at a party in Dubai with 2 fugitives from the U.S. who fled federal healthcare fraud charges. Anosh Ahmed, one of the fugitives, had donated $190,000 to Paxton.
October 13, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Here's video of Paxton and his girlfriend watching fireworks at a party in Dubai with 2 fugitives from the U.S. who fled federal healthcare fraud charges. Anosh Ahmed, one of the fugitives, had donated $190,000 to Paxton.
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Our analysis found that from 2020 to 2025, the rate of deaths involving ectopic pregnancies nearly doubled compared with the previous six-year period.
The uptick was steeper in states with abortion bans.
The uptick was steeper in states with abortion bans.
Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.
With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis, ...
www.propublica.org
October 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Our analysis found that from 2020 to 2025, the rate of deaths involving ectopic pregnancies nearly doubled compared with the previous six-year period.
The uptick was steeper in states with abortion bans.
The uptick was steeper in states with abortion bans.
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We should all stand with Ilhan.
"Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced." - Ilhan Omar
October 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
We should all stand with Ilhan.
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October 13, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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More damaging revelations about Ken Paxton: A previously unreported New Year’s Eve 2024 celebration where Paxton partied in Dubai with two fugitives from U.S. justice and a woman who wasn’t his wife on.wsj.com/4yKLe4d
More damaging revelations about Ken Paxton: A previously unreported New Year’s Eve 2024 celebration where Paxton partied in Dubai with two fugitives from U.S. justice and a woman who wasn’t his wife
on.wsj.com
October 13, 2026 at 1:03 AM
More damaging revelations about Ken Paxton: A previously unreported New Year’s Eve 2024 celebration where Paxton partied in Dubai with two fugitives from U.S. justice and a woman who wasn’t his wife on.wsj.com/4yKLe4d
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Judges whose orders are ignored by the Trump regime need to do more than complain from the bench. They need to throw people in jail.
HAPPENING NOW: Judge Reyes is furious. She has repeatedly told the government to inform her before any major demolition work was done on the golf course. The abrupt removal of 500 trees, without notice, "has cost the government all of its credibility" in this case.
October 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Judges whose orders are ignored by the Trump regime need to do more than complain from the bench. They need to throw people in jail.
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Mary Peltola Leads Alaska Polls as Trump Schedules Rally for Dan Sullivan
www.newsweek.com/alaska-polls...
www.newsweek.com/alaska-polls...
Alaska Senate: Mary Peltola Leads Polls as Trump Schedules Rally for Dan Sullivan
www.newsweek.com
October 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Mary Peltola Leads Alaska Polls as Trump Schedules Rally for Dan Sullivan
www.newsweek.com/alaska-polls...
www.newsweek.com/alaska-polls...
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Legend
No One Trolls MAGA Better Than Kacey Musgraves
Raising money for immigrant children, descending from disco testicles, and shading Ted Cruz, the Texas-born singer repeatedly drives MAGA crazy while making big bucks for charity.
Raising money for immigrant children, descending from disco testicles, and shading Ted Cruz, the Texas-born singer repeatedly drives MAGA crazy while making big bucks for charity.
No One Trolls MAGA Better Than Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves has become expert at trolling MAGA and the far right; she did so again by calling to support immigrants at tour kickoff in Chicago.
rollingstone.com
October 12, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Legend
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So they’re torturing this guy.
Air Force Major Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment is in Solitary Confinement 24 Hours a Day: Attorney
www.military.com/air-force-ma...
www.military.com/air-force-ma...
Air Force Maj. Jason Watson is in Solitary 24 Hours Daily After Publicly Calling For Trump’s Impeachment
Maj. Jason Watson has been jailed since August after publicly opining on the president and his administration, drawing a big legal battle.
www.military.com
October 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
So they’re torturing this guy.
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Peas in a pod.
Trump says he may meet with Kim Jong Un soon and says "I get along with him"
October 12, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Peas in a pod.
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Trump hates (small scale) corruption.
Donald Trump is reportedly “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s conduct. trib.al/ijeZtYD
Trump Secretly Prepares to Give Kimberly Guilfoyle the Boot
Donald Trump is reportedly “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s conduct.
trib.al
October 12, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Trump hates (small scale) corruption.
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Common Cause just told a federal judge that Trump's taxpayer funded propaganda ads ran hundreds of times after a TRO ordered an immediate halt to them.
The two-page notice buff.ly/u2GESdN
The two-page notice buff.ly/u2GESdN
October 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Common Cause just told a federal judge that Trump's taxpayer funded propaganda ads ran hundreds of times after a TRO ordered an immediate halt to them.
The two-page notice buff.ly/u2GESdN
The two-page notice buff.ly/u2GESdN
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How Trump Just Exposed Himself as America’s True Enemy Within
By David Rothkopf
thedailybeast.substack.com/p/how-trump-...
By David Rothkopf
thedailybeast.substack.com/p/how-trump-...
How Trump Just Exposed Himself as America’s True Enemy Within
Insider threat? Meet the guy doing deals with the worst of enemies.
thedailybeast.substack.com
October 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
How Trump Just Exposed Himself as America’s True Enemy Within
By David Rothkopf
thedailybeast.substack.com/p/how-trump-...
By David Rothkopf
thedailybeast.substack.com/p/how-trump-...
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Last month, Van Hollen became the first Member of Congress to call on European states to sanction the president.
Now, he seems to be the first Member of Congress to say that Trump himself should be investigated and possibly prosecuted by the ICC.
Now, he seems to be the first Member of Congress to say that Trump himself should be investigated and possibly prosecuted by the ICC.
As Trump himself said, this entire campaign is about protecting Netanyahu.
Words of condemnation aren't enough, ICC members must take action to defend the rule of law. Remember, ICC prosecutors have the authority to open criminal investigations against ANYONE who obstructs justice.
Words of condemnation aren't enough, ICC members must take action to defend the rule of law. Remember, ICC prosecutors have the authority to open criminal investigations against ANYONE who obstructs justice.
EXCLUSIVE: US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay sat in the court's appeals chamber.
www.reuters.com
October 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Last month, Van Hollen became the first Member of Congress to call on European states to sanction the president.
Now, he seems to be the first Member of Congress to say that Trump himself should be investigated and possibly prosecuted by the ICC.
Now, he seems to be the first Member of Congress to say that Trump himself should be investigated and possibly prosecuted by the ICC.