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Elon Musk has given $276M+ to Republican groups since July, the biggest known midterm donor: $158M to the Senate Leadership Fund, $76M to his America PAC. About $366M this cycle. Equal votes. Unequal volume.
#Musk #Midterms2026 #CampaignFinance
#Musk #Midterms2026 #CampaignFinance
October 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Elon Musk has given $276M+ to Republican groups since July, the biggest known midterm donor: $158M to the Senate Leadership Fund, $76M to his America PAC. About $366M this cycle. Equal votes. Unequal volume.
#Musk #Midterms2026 #CampaignFinance
#Musk #Midterms2026 #CampaignFinance
Elon Musk has given $276M+ to Republican groups since July, the biggest known midterm donor: $158M to the Senate Leadership Fund, $76M to his America PAC. About $366M this cycle. Equal votes. Unequal volume.
#Musk #Midterms2026 #CampaignFinance
#Musk #Midterms2026 #CampaignFinance
October 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Elon Musk has given $276M+ to Republican groups since July, the biggest known midterm donor: $158M to the Senate Leadership Fund, $76M to his America PAC. About $366M this cycle. Equal votes. Unequal volume.
#Musk #Midterms2026 #CampaignFinance
#Musk #Midterms2026 #CampaignFinance
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Desde marzo, a cientos de colonias de Guadalajara les llega agua oscura y con mal olor. El domingo, unas 10 mil personas marcharon a Casa Jalisco. Respuesta: gas, chorros de agua y 39 detenidos. Para las llaves no hay agua limpia; para los cañones, sobra.
#Guadalajara #AguaLimpia
#Guadalajara #AguaLimpia
October 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Desde marzo, a cientos de colonias de Guadalajara les llega agua oscura y con mal olor. El domingo, unas 10 mil personas marcharon a Casa Jalisco. Respuesta: gas, chorros de agua y 39 detenidos. Para las llaves no hay agua limpia; para los cañones, sobra.
#Guadalajara #AguaLimpia
#Guadalajara #AguaLimpia
Desde marzo, a cientos de colonias de Guadalajara les llega agua oscura y con mal olor. El domingo, unas 10 mil personas marcharon a Casa Jalisco. Respuesta: gas, chorros de agua y 39 detenidos. Para las llaves no hay agua limpia; para los cañones, sobra.
#Guadalajara #AguaLimpia
#Guadalajara #AguaLimpia
October 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Desde marzo, a cientos de colonias de Guadalajara les llega agua oscura y con mal olor. El domingo, unas 10 mil personas marcharon a Casa Jalisco. Respuesta: gas, chorros de agua y 39 detenidos. Para las llaves no hay agua limpia; para los cañones, sobra.
#Guadalajara #AguaLimpia
#Guadalajara #AguaLimpia
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AP: federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. DOJ says a judge authorized the warrant. No charges announced. Trump has publicly pointed at her for months, and the midterms are 3 weeks out. The warrant has a signature. The pressure has a shadow.
#IlhanOmar #DOJ
#IlhanOmar #DOJ
October 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
AP: federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. DOJ says a judge authorized the warrant. No charges announced. Trump has publicly pointed at her for months, and the midterms are 3 weeks out. The warrant has a signature. The pressure has a shadow.
#IlhanOmar #DOJ
#IlhanOmar #DOJ
AP: federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. DOJ says a judge authorized the warrant. No charges announced. Trump has publicly pointed at her for months, and the midterms are 3 weeks out. The warrant has a signature. The pressure has a shadow.
#IlhanOmar #DOJ
#IlhanOmar #DOJ
October 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
AP: federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. DOJ says a judge authorized the warrant. No charges announced. Trump has publicly pointed at her for months, and the midterms are 3 weeks out. The warrant has a signature. The pressure has a shadow.
#IlhanOmar #DOJ
#IlhanOmar #DOJ
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Trump: US won’t attack Iran “at any time prior to the Midterm Elections,” Nov. 3. A day earlier, Axios: the Pentagon told CENTCOM to finish prepping major combat ops. Blockade stays. A pause has a date. Peace needs an agreement.
#Iran #Midterms2026 #IranWar
#Iran #Midterms2026 #IranWar
October 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Trump: US won’t attack Iran “at any time prior to the Midterm Elections,” Nov. 3. A day earlier, Axios: the Pentagon told CENTCOM to finish prepping major combat ops. Blockade stays. A pause has a date. Peace needs an agreement.
#Iran #Midterms2026 #IranWar
#Iran #Midterms2026 #IranWar
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The Pentagon will livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the first US military execution since 1961. The UN rights office says a livestream is “tantamount to a public execution.” Justice or content?
#Pentagon #Execution #FortHood
#Pentagon #Execution #FortHood
October 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The Pentagon will livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the first US military execution since 1961. The UN rights office says a livestream is “tantamount to a public execution.” Justice or content?
#Pentagon #Execution #FortHood
#Pentagon #Execution #FortHood
The Pentagon will livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the first US military execution since 1961. The UN rights office says a livestream is “tantamount to a public execution.” Justice or content?
#Pentagon #Execution #FortHood
#Pentagon #Execution #FortHood
October 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The Pentagon will livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the first US military execution since 1961. The UN rights office says a livestream is “tantamount to a public execution.” Justice or content?
#Pentagon #Execution #FortHood
#Pentagon #Execution #FortHood
Trump: US won’t attack Iran “at any time prior to the Midterm Elections,” Nov. 3. A day earlier, Axios: the Pentagon told CENTCOM to finish prepping major combat ops. Blockade stays. A pause has a date. Peace needs an agreement.
#Iran #Midterms2026 #IranWar
#Iran #Midterms2026 #IranWar
October 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Trump: US won’t attack Iran “at any time prior to the Midterm Elections,” Nov. 3. A day earlier, Axios: the Pentagon told CENTCOM to finish prepping major combat ops. Blockade stays. A pause has a date. Peace needs an agreement.
#Iran #Midterms2026 #IranWar
#Iran #Midterms2026 #IranWar
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Packed house, as long as the camera never zooms out.
If the rallies are truly “maxed out” with “no empty seats,” why does every wide shot show something different, and why does the president attack reporters for the photos instead of releasing his own?
#Trump #TrumpRally #CrowdSize #Midterms2026
If the rallies are truly “maxed out” with “no empty seats,” why does every wide shot show something different, and why does the president attack reporters for the photos instead of releasing his own?
#Trump #TrumpRally #CrowdSize #Midterms2026
October 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Packed house, as long as the camera never zooms out.
If the rallies are truly “maxed out” with “no empty seats,” why does every wide shot show something different, and why does the president attack reporters for the photos instead of releasing his own?
#Trump #TrumpRally #CrowdSize #Midterms2026
If the rallies are truly “maxed out” with “no empty seats,” why does every wide shot show something different, and why does the president attack reporters for the photos instead of releasing his own?
#Trump #TrumpRally #CrowdSize #Midterms2026
Packed house, as long as the camera never zooms out.
If the rallies are truly “maxed out” with “no empty seats,” why does every wide shot show something different, and why does the president attack reporters for the photos instead of releasing his own?
#Trump #TrumpRally #CrowdSize #Midterms2026
If the rallies are truly “maxed out” with “no empty seats,” why does every wide shot show something different, and why does the president attack reporters for the photos instead of releasing his own?
#Trump #TrumpRally #CrowdSize #Midterms2026
October 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Packed house, as long as the camera never zooms out.
If the rallies are truly “maxed out” with “no empty seats,” why does every wide shot show something different, and why does the president attack reporters for the photos instead of releasing his own?
#Trump #TrumpRally #CrowdSize #Midterms2026
If the rallies are truly “maxed out” with “no empty seats,” why does every wide shot show something different, and why does the president attack reporters for the photos instead of releasing his own?
#Trump #TrumpRally #CrowdSize #Midterms2026
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Trump, at a Nebraska rally, on Iran possibly striking US cities: "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay." The crowd applauded. Both mayors have responded. Easy to gamble with someone else's home.
#SmallPriceToPay #Trump #LosAngeles #SanDiego
#SmallPriceToPay #Trump #LosAngeles #SanDiego
October 6, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Trump, at a Nebraska rally, on Iran possibly striking US cities: "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay." The crowd applauded. Both mayors have responded. Easy to gamble with someone else's home.
#SmallPriceToPay #Trump #LosAngeles #SanDiego
#SmallPriceToPay #Trump #LosAngeles #SanDiego
Trump, at a Nebraska rally, on Iran possibly striking US cities: "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay." The crowd applauded. Both mayors have responded. Easy to gamble with someone else's home.
#SmallPriceToPay #Trump #LosAngeles #SanDiego
#SmallPriceToPay #Trump #LosAngeles #SanDiego
October 6, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Trump, at a Nebraska rally, on Iran possibly striking US cities: "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay." The crowd applauded. Both mayors have responded. Easy to gamble with someone else's home.
#SmallPriceToPay #Trump #LosAngeles #SanDiego
#SmallPriceToPay #Trump #LosAngeles #SanDiego
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The arsonists just announced a sprinkler system.
When the same leaders whose war sent oil past $100 a barrel now announce a reserve release to lower prices they helped spike, is that crisis management, or just cleanup on a mess with their names on it?
#OilPrices #G7 #StrategicReserves
When the same leaders whose war sent oil past $100 a barrel now announce a reserve release to lower prices they helped spike, is that crisis management, or just cleanup on a mess with their names on it?
#OilPrices #G7 #StrategicReserves
October 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The arsonists just announced a sprinkler system.
When the same leaders whose war sent oil past $100 a barrel now announce a reserve release to lower prices they helped spike, is that crisis management, or just cleanup on a mess with their names on it?
#OilPrices #G7 #StrategicReserves
When the same leaders whose war sent oil past $100 a barrel now announce a reserve release to lower prices they helped spike, is that crisis management, or just cleanup on a mess with their names on it?
#OilPrices #G7 #StrategicReserves
The arsonists just announced a sprinkler system.
When the same leaders whose war sent oil past $100 a barrel now announce a reserve release to lower prices they helped spike, is that crisis management, or just cleanup on a mess with their names on it?
#OilPrices #G7 #StrategicReserves
When the same leaders whose war sent oil past $100 a barrel now announce a reserve release to lower prices they helped spike, is that crisis management, or just cleanup on a mess with their names on it?
#OilPrices #G7 #StrategicReserves
October 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The arsonists just announced a sprinkler system.
When the same leaders whose war sent oil past $100 a barrel now announce a reserve release to lower prices they helped spike, is that crisis management, or just cleanup on a mess with their names on it?
#OilPrices #G7 #StrategicReserves
When the same leaders whose war sent oil past $100 a barrel now announce a reserve release to lower prices they helped spike, is that crisis management, or just cleanup on a mess with their names on it?
#OilPrices #G7 #StrategicReserves
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Trump's approval sits at 33%. His ask to the GOP base: "pretend I'm on the ballot." He's not. He's just betting his name is the only thing that gets Republicans to vote in the midterms. DeSantis, Cruz, Haley, Cotton are all along for the ride either way.
#Midterms2026 #GOP
#Midterms2026 #GOP
October 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Trump's approval sits at 33%. His ask to the GOP base: "pretend I'm on the ballot." He's not. He's just betting his name is the only thing that gets Republicans to vote in the midterms. DeSantis, Cruz, Haley, Cotton are all along for the ride either way.
#Midterms2026 #GOP
#Midterms2026 #GOP
Trump's approval sits at 33%. His ask to the GOP base: "pretend I'm on the ballot." He's not. He's just betting his name is the only thing that gets Republicans to vote in the midterms. DeSantis, Cruz, Haley, Cotton are all along for the ride either way.
#Midterms2026 #GOP
#Midterms2026 #GOP
October 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Trump's approval sits at 33%. His ask to the GOP base: "pretend I'm on the ballot." He's not. He's just betting his name is the only thing that gets Republicans to vote in the midterms. DeSantis, Cruz, Haley, Cotton are all along for the ride either way.
#Midterms2026 #GOP
#Midterms2026 #GOP
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Sign the ceasefire, then arm for round two.
When both sides keep their carriers, missiles, and warships staged behind the table while they sign a truce, is that a ceasefire, or just a reload?
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Ceasefire #USIranWar
When both sides keep their carriers, missiles, and warships staged behind the table while they sign a truce, is that a ceasefire, or just a reload?
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Ceasefire #USIranWar
October 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Sign the ceasefire, then arm for round two.
When both sides keep their carriers, missiles, and warships staged behind the table while they sign a truce, is that a ceasefire, or just a reload?
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Ceasefire #USIranWar
When both sides keep their carriers, missiles, and warships staged behind the table while they sign a truce, is that a ceasefire, or just a reload?
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Ceasefire #USIranWar
Sign the ceasefire, then arm for round two.
When both sides keep their carriers, missiles, and warships staged behind the table while they sign a truce, is that a ceasefire, or just a reload?
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Ceasefire #USIranWar
When both sides keep their carriers, missiles, and warships staged behind the table while they sign a truce, is that a ceasefire, or just a reload?
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Ceasefire #USIranWar
October 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Sign the ceasefire, then arm for round two.
When both sides keep their carriers, missiles, and warships staged behind the table while they sign a truce, is that a ceasefire, or just a reload?
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Ceasefire #USIranWar
When both sides keep their carriers, missiles, and warships staged behind the table while they sign a truce, is that a ceasefire, or just a reload?
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Ceasefire #USIranWar
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Trump, on the record: he regrets nominating Gorsuch, Kavanaugh & Barrett because they "voted against me too often."
Said he wanted loyalty, not independence. They're the reason his tariffs, birthright citizenship order, and mail-ballot rule got struck down. No returns.
#SCOTUS
Said he wanted loyalty, not independence. They're the reason his tariffs, birthright citizenship order, and mail-ballot rule got struck down. No returns.
#SCOTUS
October 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Trump, on the record: he regrets nominating Gorsuch, Kavanaugh & Barrett because they "voted against me too often."
Said he wanted loyalty, not independence. They're the reason his tariffs, birthright citizenship order, and mail-ballot rule got struck down. No returns.
#SCOTUS
Said he wanted loyalty, not independence. They're the reason his tariffs, birthright citizenship order, and mail-ballot rule got struck down. No returns.
#SCOTUS
Trump, on the record: he regrets nominating Gorsuch, Kavanaugh & Barrett because they "voted against me too often."
Said he wanted loyalty, not independence. They're the reason his tariffs, birthright citizenship order, and mail-ballot rule got struck down. No returns.
#SCOTUS
Said he wanted loyalty, not independence. They're the reason his tariffs, birthright citizenship order, and mail-ballot rule got struck down. No returns.
#SCOTUS
October 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Trump, on the record: he regrets nominating Gorsuch, Kavanaugh & Barrett because they "voted against me too often."
Said he wanted loyalty, not independence. They're the reason his tariffs, birthright citizenship order, and mail-ballot rule got struck down. No returns.
#SCOTUS
Said he wanted loyalty, not independence. They're the reason his tariffs, birthright citizenship order, and mail-ballot rule got struck down. No returns.
#SCOTUS
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Moscow just said, "blockade my exclave, and I go nuclear!"
When a nuclear power puts "isolate this territory, and we'll use everything, including nukes" in writing, is the West supposed to treat that as a real threat or is the distinction itself the danger?
#Kaliningrad #NATO #Russia #Putin
When a nuclear power puts "isolate this territory, and we'll use everything, including nukes" in writing, is the West supposed to treat that as a real threat or is the distinction itself the danger?
#Kaliningrad #NATO #Russia #Putin
September 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Moscow just said, "blockade my exclave, and I go nuclear!"
When a nuclear power puts "isolate this territory, and we'll use everything, including nukes" in writing, is the West supposed to treat that as a real threat or is the distinction itself the danger?
#Kaliningrad #NATO #Russia #Putin
When a nuclear power puts "isolate this territory, and we'll use everything, including nukes" in writing, is the West supposed to treat that as a real threat or is the distinction itself the danger?
#Kaliningrad #NATO #Russia #Putin
Moscow just said, "blockade my exclave, and I go nuclear!"
When a nuclear power puts "isolate this territory, and we'll use everything, including nukes" in writing, is the West supposed to treat that as a real threat or is the distinction itself the danger?
#Kaliningrad #NATO #Russia #Putin
When a nuclear power puts "isolate this territory, and we'll use everything, including nukes" in writing, is the West supposed to treat that as a real threat or is the distinction itself the danger?
#Kaliningrad #NATO #Russia #Putin
September 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Moscow just said, "blockade my exclave, and I go nuclear!"
When a nuclear power puts "isolate this territory, and we'll use everything, including nukes" in writing, is the West supposed to treat that as a real threat or is the distinction itself the danger?
#Kaliningrad #NATO #Russia #Putin
When a nuclear power puts "isolate this territory, and we'll use everything, including nukes" in writing, is the West supposed to treat that as a real threat or is the distinction itself the danger?
#Kaliningrad #NATO #Russia #Putin