Sam Handwich
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Heads up:
This morning Thune fast-tracked leg to the Senate calendar for "future" floor debate & votes to prohibit the demolition of presidential memorials like the Kennedy Center and the use of any federal funds for the planning and construction of the Trump Arch
Kicking the can as far as they can
This morning Thune fast-tracked leg to the Senate calendar for "future" floor debate & votes to prohibit the demolition of presidential memorials like the Kennedy Center and the use of any federal funds for the planning and construction of the Trump Arch
Kicking the can as far as they can
September 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Heads up:
This morning Thune fast-tracked leg to the Senate calendar for "future" floor debate & votes to prohibit the demolition of presidential memorials like the Kennedy Center and the use of any federal funds for the planning and construction of the Trump Arch
Kicking the can as far as they can
This morning Thune fast-tracked leg to the Senate calendar for "future" floor debate & votes to prohibit the demolition of presidential memorials like the Kennedy Center and the use of any federal funds for the planning and construction of the Trump Arch
Kicking the can as far as they can
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This poem by Pádraig Ó Tuama asks us to re-orient how we think about loss, memory, and closure
That loss is not always final or absolute
Remembering is not always a good thing, forgetting can be an act of self-care
The ending of a book is the nature of stories
#poetry
#poemoftheday
That loss is not always final or absolute
Remembering is not always a good thing, forgetting can be an act of self-care
The ending of a book is the nature of stories
#poetry
#poemoftheday
September 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
This poem by Pádraig Ó Tuama asks us to re-orient how we think about loss, memory, and closure
That loss is not always final or absolute
Remembering is not always a good thing, forgetting can be an act of self-care
The ending of a book is the nature of stories
#poetry
#poemoftheday
That loss is not always final or absolute
Remembering is not always a good thing, forgetting can be an act of self-care
The ending of a book is the nature of stories
#poetry
#poemoftheday
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The masculinity politics beat continues to be very necessary. goodauthority.substack.com/p/republican...
September 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The masculinity politics beat continues to be very necessary. goodauthority.substack.com/p/republican...
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After a long day at the aquarium, the otters help tidy their toys away. Payment is made promptly and entirely in ice cubes.
September 26, 2026 at 3:56 PM
After a long day at the aquarium, the otters help tidy their toys away. Payment is made promptly and entirely in ice cubes.
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At 3:30pm ET, US District Judge Tim Kelly will hold a hearing on whether to grant a temporary restraining order barring enforcement of Trump's 9/18 directive to bar @cnn.com, @msnownews.bsky.social, & @politico.com from the White House grounds. I’ll try to live-post for @lawfaremedia.org
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September 23, 2026 at 7:10 PM
At 3:30pm ET, US District Judge Tim Kelly will hold a hearing on whether to grant a temporary restraining order barring enforcement of Trump's 9/18 directive to bar @cnn.com, @msnownews.bsky.social, & @politico.com from the White House grounds. I’ll try to live-post for @lawfaremedia.org
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NEW: A high profile hacking group claims it has breached multiple FBI-related services and stolen data “on all FBI employees and applicants.” A representative of the hacking group told 404 Media the data includes FBI agents’ names, home addresses, phone number, and information on their spouse.
‘We Hacked the FBI:’ Hackers Say They Have Data on All FBI Employees
A sample of 5,000 alleged agents seen by 404 Media includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and details on FBI employees' spouses.
www.404media.co
September 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM
NEW: A high profile hacking group claims it has breached multiple FBI-related services and stolen data “on all FBI employees and applicants.” A representative of the hacking group told 404 Media the data includes FBI agents’ names, home addresses, phone number, and information on their spouse.
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Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign.
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
September 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign.
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
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Reports in U.S.: ‘Judge Kelly has set a Wednesday hearing at 3:30 PM on the media organization's motion to immediately lift Trumps' ban on White House access.’
September 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Reports in U.S.: ‘Judge Kelly has set a Wednesday hearing at 3:30 PM on the media organization's motion to immediately lift Trumps' ban on White House access.’
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The same judge who ruled in favor of CNN/Acosta when Trump White House tried to strip credentials in 2018 has been assigned the MSNow, CNN, Politico case.
The same judge with this quote below:⬇️
The same judge with this quote below:⬇️
4/ Flashback to another Trump appointed judge ordering Trump 1.0 White House to reinstate then-CNN's @jimacosta.bsky.social's press pass.
"[Court precedent] obligates me to recognize the violation of Mr. Acosta's due process rights and the resulting impact on his First Amendment interests."
"[Court precedent] obligates me to recognize the violation of Mr. Acosta's due process rights and the resulting impact on his First Amendment interests."
September 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The same judge who ruled in favor of CNN/Acosta when Trump White House tried to strip credentials in 2018 has been assigned the MSNow, CNN, Politico case.
The same judge with this quote below:⬇️
The same judge with this quote below:⬇️
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September 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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AFP photographer Brendan Smialowski's photo of Trump checking out a Pulte visual aid has now become a court exhibit in Joyce Beatty's heroic fight to save the Kennedy Center.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
AFP photographer Brendan Smialowski's photo of Trump checking out a Pulte visual aid has now become a court exhibit in Joyce Beatty's heroic fight to save the Kennedy Center.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court has refused to allow mail-in voting restrictions for the midterms, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to revive a U.S. Postal Service plan. USPS is expected to continue delivering mail ballots as usual
www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...
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September 14, 2026 at 11:31 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has refused to allow mail-in voting restrictions for the midterms, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to revive a U.S. Postal Service plan. USPS is expected to continue delivering mail ballots as usual
www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...
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Let’s pump the brakes.
September 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Let’s pump the brakes.
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NEW: AARP poll of Texas Senate and Governor
#TXSen
James Talarico 48%
Ken Paxton 44%
#TXGov
Greg Abbott 49%
Gina Hinojosa 46%
www.aarp.org/press/releas...
#TXSen
James Talarico 48%
Ken Paxton 44%
#TXGov
Greg Abbott 49%
Gina Hinojosa 46%
www.aarp.org/press/releas...
New AARP Texas Poll: Highly Motivated Older Voters Could Shape Close Senate, Governor Races
Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the outsized role Texas's highly motivated older voters are poised to play in the state's closely watched gubernatorial and Senate races in November -- an...
www.aarp.org
September 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM
NEW: AARP poll of Texas Senate and Governor
#TXSen
James Talarico 48%
Ken Paxton 44%
#TXGov
Greg Abbott 49%
Gina Hinojosa 46%
www.aarp.org/press/releas...
#TXSen
James Talarico 48%
Ken Paxton 44%
#TXGov
Greg Abbott 49%
Gina Hinojosa 46%
www.aarp.org/press/releas...
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At contempt hearing in Missouri, the Missouri Supreme Court judges seem pretty pissed. Hoskins still isn't conceding that this is all over and that the 2022 map will be used.
Chief Judge tells him: "Don't venture far from Jefferson City" while contempt motion is pending.
Chief Judge tells him: "Don't venture far from Jefferson City" while contempt motion is pending.
September 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
At contempt hearing in Missouri, the Missouri Supreme Court judges seem pretty pissed. Hoskins still isn't conceding that this is all over and that the 2022 map will be used.
Chief Judge tells him: "Don't venture far from Jefferson City" while contempt motion is pending.
Chief Judge tells him: "Don't venture far from Jefferson City" while contempt motion is pending.
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BREAKING: A federal judge denied Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' bid to have the federal court block the Missouri Supreme Court from possibly holding him in contempt.
The judge called it an extraordinary step to take before the state's top court has even weighed in.
The judge called it an extraordinary step to take before the state's top court has even weighed in.
September 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge denied Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' bid to have the federal court block the Missouri Supreme Court from possibly holding him in contempt.
The judge called it an extraordinary step to take before the state's top court has even weighed in.
The judge called it an extraordinary step to take before the state's top court has even weighed in.
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She went full toddler having a meltdown in the candy aisle but make it Department of Justice.
Q: About the reflecting pool--
PIRRO: NO! NO! And No. How many times do I have to say no?
PIRRO: NO! NO! And No. How many times do I have to say no?
September 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
She went full toddler having a meltdown in the candy aisle but make it Department of Justice.
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Check your heartstrings after watching this.. 🥹😊
William Reed is a 66-yr-old bodybuilder who had been colorblind since birth.
His family surprised him with a pair of EnChroma color-correcting glasses. Wearing them, he became overwhelmed with emotions, and new experiences filled with colors.
#feels
William Reed is a 66-yr-old bodybuilder who had been colorblind since birth.
His family surprised him with a pair of EnChroma color-correcting glasses. Wearing them, he became overwhelmed with emotions, and new experiences filled with colors.
#feels
September 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Check your heartstrings after watching this.. 🥹😊
William Reed is a 66-yr-old bodybuilder who had been colorblind since birth.
His family surprised him with a pair of EnChroma color-correcting glasses. Wearing them, he became overwhelmed with emotions, and new experiences filled with colors.
#feels
William Reed is a 66-yr-old bodybuilder who had been colorblind since birth.
His family surprised him with a pair of EnChroma color-correcting glasses. Wearing them, he became overwhelmed with emotions, and new experiences filled with colors.
#feels
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In court filing this morning, lawyer for @KatiePhang asks judge to direct Todd Blanche to finally produce FBI interview notes from Epstein Files.. for possible release
Phang says Blanche continues to defy June court order requiring release of more files
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Phang says Blanche continues to defy June court order requiring release of more files
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
In court filing this morning, lawyer for @KatiePhang asks judge to direct Todd Blanche to finally produce FBI interview notes from Epstein Files.. for possible release
Phang says Blanche continues to defy June court order requiring release of more files
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Phang says Blanche continues to defy June court order requiring release of more files
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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The iconic weeping willow trees outside the Kennedy Center have been cut down by Trump.
September 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM
The iconic weeping willow trees outside the Kennedy Center have been cut down by Trump.
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BREAKING: A federal court granted our emergency request to block USPS from implementing President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for the November election.
August 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM
BREAKING: A federal court granted our emergency request to block USPS from implementing President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for the November election.
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Iran is mocking us with legos and sick beats, Canada is mocking us with beavers and ballads. I don’t want to hear anything about Biden ever again.
August 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Iran is mocking us with legos and sick beats, Canada is mocking us with beavers and ballads. I don’t want to hear anything about Biden ever again.
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - ICE officer charged with shooting man in Minneapolis released from Texas jail after immediate extradition rejected.
@apnews.com
@apnews.com
August 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - ICE officer charged with shooting man in Minneapolis released from Texas jail after immediate extradition rejected.
@apnews.com
@apnews.com