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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."

The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.

And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.

10.11.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 20861    πŸ” 4842    πŸ’¬ 1852    πŸ“Œ 390
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Spineless. Shameful. Bullshit.

Last night, eight Senate Democrats sold the American people out, allowing 137,000 Iowans and 21 million Americans to see their healthcare premiums skyrocket.

I’m not going to mince my words: Senate Dems caved and Chuck Schumer let it happen. It’s time for him to go.

10.11.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 129    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 4

Resign.

10.11.2025 04:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1755    πŸ” 225    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 2

Learn how to boycott Home Depot here: boycotthomedepot.network

10.11.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 283    πŸ” 120    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 5

Resign

10.11.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought the shutdown was the fight, did I get that wrong

10.11.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2919    πŸ” 316    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 5

This is really telling! It doesn't work like that anymore, bud. None of it works like that β€” even if it did on Jan. 19.

10.11.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1933    πŸ” 342    πŸ’¬ 105    πŸ“Œ 11

The coordinated nature of thisβ€”none are facing voters in 2026β€”means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.

Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.

10.11.2025 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 11790    πŸ” 4072    πŸ’¬ 302    πŸ“Œ 276

This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.

Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.

This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.

10.11.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 41136    πŸ” 9133    πŸ’¬ 1393    πŸ“Œ 421
We cannot afford a divided and weak opposition party when an authoritarian is invading our cities, terrorizing our communities, and corruptly self-enriching at the expense of the rest of us.

We want to celebrate a Democratic Party that fights back. But after this latest surrender, the next step is primaries and new leadership. We get the party we demand, and we intend to demand one that fights.

We cannot afford a divided and weak opposition party when an authoritarian is invading our cities, terrorizing our communities, and corruptly self-enriching at the expense of the rest of us. We want to celebrate a Democratic Party that fights back. But after this latest surrender, the next step is primaries and new leadership. We get the party we demand, and we intend to demand one that fights.

10.11.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6697    πŸ” 2303    πŸ’¬ 281    πŸ“Œ 205
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

10.11.2025 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 28402    πŸ” 8781    πŸ’¬ 367    πŸ“Œ 413
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Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.

06.11.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6011    πŸ” 1418    πŸ’¬ 1481    πŸ“Œ 1936
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Dr Oz talking about obesity, diabetes and dementia while Trump is slumped over like a man minutes from death is supremely funny content

06.11.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3413    πŸ” 1053    πŸ’¬ 162    πŸ“Œ 210

Good morning.

Last night was a referendum on Trump's corruption, cruelty, and chaos.

But it's also not a coincidence these big wins came at the exact moment when Democrats are using our power to stand for something and be strong.

A huge risk to not learn that lesson.

05.11.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3436    πŸ” 617    πŸ’¬ 125    πŸ“Œ 24

Just sayin.

03.11.2025 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5132    πŸ” 1603    πŸ’¬ 170    πŸ“Œ 70

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

03.11.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 20796    πŸ” 7851    πŸ’¬ 648    πŸ“Œ 423
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I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.

31.10.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 17383    πŸ” 7048    πŸ’¬ 720    πŸ“Œ 1231

Trump just ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, a move that could reignite a dangerous global arms race.

He's also furloughed nearly all federal workers responsible for overseeing and safeguarding America's nuclear stockpile.

Hello?

30.10.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1946    πŸ” 646    πŸ’¬ 156    πŸ“Œ 42
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Patel's girlfriend performed at Penn State last weekend. A government jet arrived at State College Regional Airport, according to its FAA registration, with an address listing the FBI HQ. The plane then flew to Nashville, where his girlfriend lives.

All on the taxpayer’s dime.
trib.al/TBvPo7A

29.10.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2854    πŸ” 1392    πŸ’¬ 213    πŸ“Œ 271

Just a friendly reminder that SNAP benefits have an emergency fund to continue to provide food assistance in the event of a government shutdown. Trump decided and ordered DHS to not use those funds to ensure that people suffer the maximum amount.

29.10.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Bill Melugin
@BillMelugin_
BREAKING: Per four senior DHS & Trump admin sources, a mass removal of ICE leadership around the country is underway, with up to 12 ICE field office chiefs being removed & reassigned in an effort to increase deportation numbers. I'm told the move is spearheaded by Corey Lewandowski, and a handful of the ICE Chiefs will likely be replaced by Border Patrol & CBP officials, some of whom will be hand-picked by aggressive & controversial Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. I'm told some of the ICE leadership removed from their positions include the ICE Field Office Directors in:

- Los Angeles
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- Denver
- El Paso
- San Diego
- Seattle/Portland
- New Orleans

Border Patrol officials taking over ICE leadership positions would be extremely significant, as Border Patrol and ICE do different things, and I've done numerous ride-alongs/embeds with both.

Bill Melugin @BillMelugin_ BREAKING: Per four senior DHS & Trump admin sources, a mass removal of ICE leadership around the country is underway, with up to 12 ICE field office chiefs being removed & reassigned in an effort to increase deportation numbers. I'm told the move is spearheaded by Corey Lewandowski, and a handful of the ICE Chiefs will likely be replaced by Border Patrol & CBP officials, some of whom will be hand-picked by aggressive & controversial Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. I'm told some of the ICE leadership removed from their positions include the ICE Field Office Directors in: - Los Angeles - Phoenix - Philadelphia - Denver - El Paso - San Diego - Seattle/Portland - New Orleans Border Patrol officials taking over ICE leadership positions would be extremely significant, as Border Patrol and ICE do different things, and I've done numerous ride-alongs/embeds with both.

Generally speaking, ICE typically conducts very targeted operations, largely going after criminal illegal aliens or those with deportation orders, but almost always knowing who they are targeting for arrest, often conducting surveillance to learn their schedules before and waiting hours before arresting them if needed.

Border Patrol, under Trump 2.0, while sometimes doing their own targeted operations, has been extremely aggressive and has been at the forefront of some of the most controversial immigration enforcement operations we've seen so far, carrying out roving patrols in Los Angeles, Chicago, etc, often at Home Depot, car washes, flea markets etc, leading to a handful of federal judges around the country issuing injunctions against them. A majority of the viral videos you see online are Border Patrol agents, including the use of a Trojan horse style Penske moving truck at a Los Angeles Home Depot, an operation organized by Bovino. 

ICE often gets blamed for what Border Patrol does, as the media and activists often cannot tell the difference between federal agents, and everyone is called "ICE". I'm told there are growing concerns about the political and PR fallout associated with some of the roving patrols Border Patrol is conducting as lawsuits continue to stack up and mid-terms approach next year.

Generally speaking, ICE typically conducts very targeted operations, largely going after criminal illegal aliens or those with deportation orders, but almost always knowing who they are targeting for arrest, often conducting surveillance to learn their schedules before and waiting hours before arresting them if needed. Border Patrol, under Trump 2.0, while sometimes doing their own targeted operations, has been extremely aggressive and has been at the forefront of some of the most controversial immigration enforcement operations we've seen so far, carrying out roving patrols in Los Angeles, Chicago, etc, often at Home Depot, car washes, flea markets etc, leading to a handful of federal judges around the country issuing injunctions against them. A majority of the viral videos you see online are Border Patrol agents, including the use of a Trojan horse style Penske moving truck at a Los Angeles Home Depot, an operation organized by Bovino. ICE often gets blamed for what Border Patrol does, as the media and activists often cannot tell the difference between federal agents, and everyone is called "ICE". I'm told there are growing concerns about the political and PR fallout associated with some of the roving patrols Border Patrol is conducting as lawsuits continue to stack up and mid-terms approach next year.

I'm told there is significant friction within different wings of DHS and the administration, with Border Czar Tom Homan & ICE Director Todd Lyons preferring to prioritize targeting criminal aliens & the "worst of the worst" or those with deportation orders, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and BP Commander Bovino prefer to use aggressive tactics to arrest anyone in the US illegally, including but not limited to criminals, to ramp up deportation numbers and achieve President Trump's promises of mass deportations. 

I am hearing from both sides of this friction.

One senior DHS official tells me:

"ICE started with the worst of the worst, knowing every target they are hitting, but since Border Patrol started in LA in June, we've (DHS) lost our focus, going too hard, too fast, with limited prioritization. It's getting numbers, but at what cost?".

Border Patrol agents I've talked to defend their tactics, with one telling me:

"What did everyone think mass deportations meant? Only the worst? Tom Homan has said it himself, anyone in the US illegally is on the table."

I'm told there is significant friction within different wings of DHS and the administration, with Border Czar Tom Homan & ICE Director Todd Lyons preferring to prioritize targeting criminal aliens & the "worst of the worst" or those with deportation orders, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and BP Commander Bovino prefer to use aggressive tactics to arrest anyone in the US illegally, including but not limited to criminals, to ramp up deportation numbers and achieve President Trump's promises of mass deportations. I am hearing from both sides of this friction. One senior DHS official tells me: "ICE started with the worst of the worst, knowing every target they are hitting, but since Border Patrol started in LA in June, we've (DHS) lost our focus, going too hard, too fast, with limited prioritization. It's getting numbers, but at what cost?". Border Patrol agents I've talked to defend their tactics, with one telling me: "What did everyone think mass deportations meant? Only the worst? Tom Homan has said it himself, anyone in the US illegally is on the table."

It's quite a situation, as both sides of this are on the same team, with the same end goals, but different perspectives on how to get there. 

Another DHS official confirmed the personnel changes to me on deep background, adding that the moves are based on performance and doing what is needed to achieve the best results. 

Official statement to 
@FoxNews
 via 
@TriciaOhio
:

"While we have no personnel changes to announce at this time, the Trump Administration remains laser focused on delivering results and removing violent criminal illegal aliens from this country."
7:57 PM Β· Oct 27, 2025
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It's quite a situation, as both sides of this are on the same team, with the same end goals, but different perspectives on how to get there. Another DHS official confirmed the personnel changes to me on deep background, adding that the moves are based on performance and doing what is needed to achieve the best results. Official statement to @FoxNews via @TriciaOhio : "While we have no personnel changes to announce at this time, the Trump Administration remains laser focused on delivering results and removing violent criminal illegal aliens from this country." 7:57 PM Β· Oct 27, 2025 Β· 29.6K Views

🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.

Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.

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Walz: "They are paying contractors to pay down the East Wing but they're not putting money into the food bank. So if there's a sense of frustration in America, it's very real ... when the White House press secretary said their top priority is the ballroom, we could not disagree more."

27.10.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 29230    πŸ” 9515    πŸ’¬ 666    πŸ“Œ 383

The free accounts do.

27.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

DHS has been purchasing a bunch of ad space for ICE recruitment from Spotify.

27.10.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Neat πŸ“Έ

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This is a U.S. citizen being brutally abducted by ICE while his mom pleads for them to stop and the videographer cries for help. The Chicago police do nothing to stop it.

They will come for everyone, and they’re not even hiding that anymore. If you are not organizing and resisting yet, get started.

24.10.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 11780    πŸ” 7032    πŸ’¬ 1071    πŸ“Œ 691
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Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ Censorship? From late night host cancelations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet β€” a place where lots of queer and tr...

"If Section 230 is weakened or repealed, companies could be legally threatened for allowing LGBTQ content on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, even websites like Wikipediaβ€”just like CBS and Disney were threatened for hosting speech the president doesn’t like." @fightforthefuture.org

23.10.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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From the team that brought you friendseverywhere.network, we are launching a new effort to Boycott Home Depot!

Please use the website boycotthomedepot.network and the toolkit at bit.ly/boycotthomed... to spread the word! Use one of the images and post on social media.

21.10.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 709    πŸ” 347    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 20

BOYCOTT HOME DEPOT. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY. THEY ENDORSE FASCISM AND KIDNAPPING WITHIN THEIR STORES.

BOYCOTT HOME DEPOT!
BOYCOTT HOME DEPOT!
BOYCOTT HOME DEPOT!

PASS IT ON!!

22.10.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 294    πŸ” 149    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 4

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