Brandy Wetzler

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

NEWS: Donald Trump Moves Closer to Invoking Insurrection Act Trump moves closer to invoking insurrection act for first time since 1992, 12 airports were understaffed last night due to the shutdown, White House says no back pay for furloughed workers, and more

NEWS: Trump moves closer to invoking insurrection act for first time since 1992, 12 airports were understaffed last night due to the shutdown, White House says no back pay for furloughed workers, and more.

The news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

3 takeaways from Bondi’s combative DOJ oversight hearing Democratic senators had questions. Attorney General Pam Bondi wasn’t answering them.

Appearing Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since her confirmation hearing, Bondi was light on direct answers as Democrats pressed her on the ways President Trump might be using the Justice Department to prosecute perceived political foes. https://to.pbs.org/46YdTWS

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

BREAKING: We just won in court — again.

A federal judge BLOCKED Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to DEPLOY 300 OF OUR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS TO PORTLAND.

MAJOR BREAKING: In a late-night order, Judge Immergut, a Trump-appointee, has BLOCKED Trump from deploying the National Guard from ANY state or D.C. into Oregon.

This failure to lead lies solely with the Republican majority.

Jane Goodall: April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025

Jane Goodall was a global legend at the forefront of discovery — breaking through barriers for women in primatology, science, and beyond.

Her curiosity, strength, and kindness changed the world, bridging countries and cultures in pursuit of a better future.

Jane Goodall, the influential primatologist who changed how people see chimpanzees and themselves, died Wednesday at the age of 91.

She died of natural causes while she was in California on a speaking tour, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a statement on social media.

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Mercy Thompson!!!

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Dems show up; the GOP doesn't even care to.
Trump and Republicans are to blame for the government shutdown. Period.

A Touch of Treachery: A Section 47 book Amazon.com: A Touch of Treachery: A Section 47 book eBook : Estep, Jennifer: Kindle Store

Just at reminder that A TOUCH OF TREACHERY, Section 47 book # is out now. Woot!

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I was a little bit hesitant at first because I love James Marsters’ narrating of the audiobooks but I also knew Graphic Audio would
not disappoint and I was right! You all knocked it out of the park! Looking forward to Fool Moon in November!

This was so good! Can’t wait for Wildfire! (And the rest of the Hidden Legacy series!)

Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

Trained dogs working inside hospitals help ease burnout among health care staff Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.

Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.