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I spent 30 years in Germany working for DODDS, supporting the US military protecting Europe from Russia.
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Raskin released a sweeping new Committee staff report, “‘We Have Certain Things in Common, Jeffrey’: The Case Against Donald Trump Emerging in the Epstein Files and DOJ’s Desperate Efforts to Cover it Up,” detailing evidence involving 11 women, five of whom directly accuse Trump of rape or sexual...
October 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Raskin released a sweeping new Committee staff report, “‘We Have Certain Things in Common, Jeffrey’: The Case Against Donald Trump Emerging in the Epstein Files and DOJ’s Desperate Efforts to Cover it Up,” detailing evidence involving 11 women, five of whom directly accuse Trump of rape or sexual...
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Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ. n.pr/3UJ9SUh
Judge says DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey
Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ.
n.pr
October 26, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ. n.pr/3UJ9SUh
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More than 5 million people have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits since President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year.
That has meant many more people are turning to food banks for support. https://to.pbs.org/47Sb4rd
That has meant many more people are turning to food banks for support. https://to.pbs.org/47Sb4rd
Cuts to SNAP benefits push many Americans to seek help from food banks
More than five million people have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits since President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year. The bill cut SNAP funding, e...
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October 26, 2026 at 9:04 AM
More than 5 million people have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits since President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year.
That has meant many more people are turning to food banks for support. https://to.pbs.org/47Sb4rd
That has meant many more people are turning to food banks for support. https://to.pbs.org/47Sb4rd
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France, working with European allies, is expanding its role as a nuclear-weapons power to bolster deterrence against Russian attacks.
France’s Nuclear Forces Bring In Neighbors to Keep Russia in Check
As confidence in the U.S. nuclear umbrella wanes, 10 European nations have started working with Paris on deterrence.
on.wsj.com
October 26, 2026 at 9:19 AM
France, working with European allies, is expanding its role as a nuclear-weapons power to bolster deterrence against Russian attacks.
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The Fed meets this week for the last time before Election Day. Who are the people making or influencing a decision on rates? Explore our interactive graphic. on.wsj.com/4dZTd5m
The Fed meets this week for the last time before Election Day. Who are the people making or influencing a decision on rates? Explore our interactive graphic.
The Fed meets this week for the last time before Election Day. Who are the people making or influencing a decision on rates? Explore our interactive graphic.
on.wsj.com
October 26, 2026 at 9:33 AM
The Fed meets this week for the last time before Election Day. Who are the people making or influencing a decision on rates? Explore our interactive graphic. on.wsj.com/4dZTd5m
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‼️Russia to demand reduction of NATO presence in Europe during peace talks
Russia to demand reduction of NATO presence in Europe during peace talks – The Telegraph
Vladimir Putin may use upcoming trilateral talks to demand NATO reduce its military footprint in Poland, the Baltics and Finland back to 1997 levels.
www.pravda.com.ua
October 26, 2026 at 9:53 AM
‼️Russia to demand reduction of NATO presence in Europe during peace talks
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📊 A new poll reveals voters overwhelmingly reject Trump’s election-meddling tactics.
Voters were given potential scenarios outlining how federal or state officials might respond to the 2026 election process.
Overwhelming majorities disapproved of every tactic: https://demdock.com/4yIGP19
Voters were given potential scenarios outlining how federal or state officials might respond to the 2026 election process.
Overwhelming majorities disapproved of every tactic: https://demdock.com/4yIGP19
October 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📊 A new poll reveals voters overwhelmingly reject Trump’s election-meddling tactics.
Voters were given potential scenarios outlining how federal or state officials might respond to the 2026 election process.
Overwhelming majorities disapproved of every tactic: https://demdock.com/4yIGP19
Voters were given potential scenarios outlining how federal or state officials might respond to the 2026 election process.
Overwhelming majorities disapproved of every tactic: https://demdock.com/4yIGP19
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Trump is not going to accept the election results. We have to be ready for that.
THE TRUMP DOJ IS ESCALATING ITS ATTACK ON CA’S ELECTIONS.
Yesterday, federal prosecutors sent threatening letters to election officials across California, giving them just 48 hours to respond to demands involving voters they suspect are noncitizens.
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Yesterday, federal prosecutors sent threatening letters to election officials across California, giving them just 48 hours to respond to demands involving voters they suspect are noncitizens.
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October 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Trump is not going to accept the election results. We have to be ready for that.
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Rising US star Fred Richard wins first world gymnastics title with floor gold
Rising US star Fred Richard wins first world gymnastics title with floor gold
The 22-year-old American claimed his first world title in the floor exercise, finishing ahead of Britain’s Jake Jarman as Simone Biles watched from the stands
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Rising US star Fred Richard wins first world gymnastics title with floor gold
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Americans are relearning the lesson we learned during the Gilded Age of the late 1890s, when robber barons ran the government and the economy for their own benefit: Oligarchy is incompatible with the common good.
I'm hopeful we'll respond with a new progressive movement.
I'm hopeful we'll respond with a new progressive movement.
October 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Americans are relearning the lesson we learned during the Gilded Age of the late 1890s, when robber barons ran the government and the economy for their own benefit: Oligarchy is incompatible with the common good.
I'm hopeful we'll respond with a new progressive movement.
I'm hopeful we'll respond with a new progressive movement.
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Taxing the rich is absolutely essential to saving our economy and our democracy. Don't believe me? Look at this chart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHmiaRj_voY
The Hidden Danger of America's Wealth Gap
Taxing the rich is absolutely essential to saving our economy and our democracy.Don't believe me? Look at this chart.
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Taxing the rich is absolutely essential to saving our economy and our democracy. Don't believe me? Look at this chart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHmiaRj_voY
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We brought fresh vegetables & tools for making preserves, part of our Preservation Project to help Ukrainians prepare for winter. “We did everything together today—cooking, talking & laughing. It was such a nice day & I’m really glad we could all be together,” said Svitlana. #ChefsForUkraine (2/2)
October 24, 2026 at 1:01 AM
We brought fresh vegetables & tools for making preserves, part of our Preservation Project to help Ukrainians prepare for winter. “We did everything together today—cooking, talking & laughing. It was such a nice day & I’m really glad we could all be together,” said Svitlana. #ChefsForUkraine (2/2)
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Svitlana is from Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, but she's lived in Hostomel—550 miles west of her home—since the Russian invasion began. Making homemade preserves is a winter tradition she's kept for years & this year she shared it with other women at her community kitchen with support from WCK. (1/2)
October 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Svitlana is from Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, but she's lived in Hostomel—550 miles west of her home—since the Russian invasion began. Making homemade preserves is a winter tradition she's kept for years & this year she shared it with other women at her community kitchen with support from WCK. (1/2)
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About 1 in 5 voters has asked AI chatbots about politics or elections.
And besides the chance of getting hallucinated facts, there’s also a chance the answers may have been shaped by governments around the world.
theconversation.com/how-governme...
And besides the chance of getting hallucinated facts, there’s also a chance the answers may have been shaped by governments around the world.
theconversation.com/how-governme...
How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politics
Some governments use legitimate AI concerns as a pretext to control political discussion, particularly chatbot responses about those in power.
theconversation.com
October 24, 2026 at 1:02 AM
About 1 in 5 voters has asked AI chatbots about politics or elections.
And besides the chance of getting hallucinated facts, there’s also a chance the answers may have been shaped by governments around the world.
theconversation.com/how-governme...
And besides the chance of getting hallucinated facts, there’s also a chance the answers may have been shaped by governments around the world.
theconversation.com/how-governme...
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ICYMI : United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. #climate pollution
www.npr.org/2026/10/21/n...
www.npr.org/2026/10/21/n...
United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution
The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.
www.npr.org
October 24, 2026 at 1:07 AM
ICYMI : United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. #climate pollution
www.npr.org/2026/10/21/n...
www.npr.org/2026/10/21/n...
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I don't resist fascism. I successfully oppose and ultimately defeat fascism.
October 24, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I don't resist fascism. I successfully oppose and ultimately defeat fascism.
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The battle for the Senate is also playing out in court. In Alaska, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit to potentially block certification of the election if the Republican incumbent loses. https://to.pbs.org/4yI6G9k
Trump says he ordered suit to block Alaska Senate results if GOP loses
President Trump is making a final push to help Republicans maintain control of Congress as some of the most closely watched races remain competitive. But the battle for the Senate is also playing out in court. In Alaska, the Trump administration sued to...
www.pbs.org
October 24, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The battle for the Senate is also playing out in court. In Alaska, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit to potentially block certification of the election if the Republican incumbent loses. https://to.pbs.org/4yI6G9k
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“Any high-profile criminal case brought by the Trump administration arrives with an air of suspicion,” @qjurecic.bsky.social argues after charges were announced today against two former FBI officials:
A Very Suspicious Indictment of Two Former FBI Officials
The timing of the charges and the puzzling substance of the allegations raise questions about the integrity of the prosecutorial work.
bit.ly
October 24, 2026 at 1:25 AM
“Any high-profile criminal case brought by the Trump administration arrives with an air of suspicion,” @qjurecic.bsky.social argues after charges were announced today against two former FBI officials:
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The U.S. and Israel were reportedly weighing new strikes on Iran this week as increased attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz persisted.
From Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath:
From Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath:
US, Israel weigh new Iran strikes as attacks on Hormuz shipping mount
Increased attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz persisted as the U.S. and Israel reportedly prepared for renewed strikes on Iran.
www.stripes.com
October 23, 2026 at 6:03 AM
The U.S. and Israel were reportedly weighing new strikes on Iran this week as increased attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz persisted.
From Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath:
From Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath: