Congratulations, Mr. Mayor. A year ago, I thought all hope was lost. Today, you give me hope that this country still has a bright, beautiful future where our differences make us stronger, not weaker; where we work together, instead of against each other. Thank you for everything, and good luck!!!!

Im not in your state nor your city BUT THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEACON OF HOPE WE DESPERATELY NEEDED ! HISTORY WILL REMEMBER YOU WELL SIR !!!!!

Jennifer Siebel Newsom: I will not raise my children to think Donald Trump is an acceptable American leader. He is a con artist, a predator, a malignant narcissist, and the worst president in our nation's history.

I see that CBS chose not to air this part. It probably explains much of what they did decide to air.

@neguse.house.gov gives a lesson on how to reframe a journalist’s stupid question about #SNAP! 💪🏼

IV. Conclusion The Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order remains under advisement. No later than Monday, November 3, 2025, Defendants shall advise the court whether they will authorize at least reduced SNAP benefits for November and, if so, their timeline for determining whether to authorize only reduced SNAP benefits using the Contingency Funds or to authorize full SNAP benefits using both the Contingency Funds and additional available funds. October 31, 2025 /s/ Indira Talwani United States District Judge

Judge Indira Talwani, an Obama appointee, keeps the TRO request under advisement while the Trump administration decides — by Monday — if it is going to use the contingent funding to proceed with (at least reduced) November SNAP benefits.

Opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ET AL., Plaintiffs, V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ET AL., Defendants. * * * * * * * * * * * Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-13165-IT MEMORANDUM AND ORDER October 31, 2025 TALWANI, D.J. Pending before the court is Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. No. 3] seeking to enjoin, on an emergency basis, Defendants' November 1, 2025 suspension of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ("SNAP"). For the reasons stated below, Plaintiffs have standing to bring this action and are likely to succeed on their claim that Defendants' suspension of SNAP benefits is unlawful. Where that suspension of benefits rested on an erroneous construction of the relevant statutory provisions, the court will allow Defendants to consider whether they will authorize at least reduced SNAP benefits for November, and report back to the court no later than Monday, November 3, 2025.

A. Likelihood of Success on the Merits Plaintiffs have demonstrated a strong likelihood of success on the merits of their claim under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A), (C), that Defendants' suspension of SNAP benefits is contrary to law. At core, Defendants' conclusion that USDA is statutorily prohibited from funding SNAP because Congress has not enacted new appropriations for the current fiscal year is erroneous. To the contrary, Defendants are statutorily mandated to use the previously appropriated SNAP contingency reserve when necessary and also have discretion to use other previously appropriated funds as detailed below.

As both parties acknowledge, Congress has not yet appropriated any new funds for SNAP benefits for Fiscal Year 2026, which began on October 1, 2025. Pls.' Mem. 6 [Doc. No. 4]; Defs.' Opp'n 7 [Doc. No. 18]. But Congress took steps to protect against the deprivation of SNAP assistance. In the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Pub. L. No. 118-42, § 6, 138 Stat. 25, 93-94, Congress separately appropriated $6 billion to the SNAP program "to remain available through September 30, 2026" and "be placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations." See also Pub. L. No. 119-4, § 1101(a), 139 Stat. 9, 10 (2025). As Plaintiffs point out, given the mandatory nature of SNAP benefits under 7 U.S.C. § 2014(a) and the appropriation of these funds to be available 10 Case 1:25-cv-13165-IT Document 26 Filed 10/31/25 Page 11 of 15 through this current fiscal year, the government is obligated to use this contingent reserve account to fund SNAP "as may become necessary to carry out program operations." 138 Stat. at 93-94; Pls.' Mem. 11 [Doc. No. 4].

Defendants argue out that a "suspension" is permitted under USDA's regulations, and that USDA "has consistently interpreted its authority to allow for the suspension or cancellation of benefits when necessary." Defs. Opp'n 6 [Doc. No. 18). The regulation at issue, 7 C.F.R. $ 271.7(a), sets forth procedures to be followed if monthly SNAP allowances "must be reduced, suspended, or cancelled to comply with section 18 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008" (emphasis added). But that the regulation allows for a suspension when there are no funds does not mean that Defendants may choose a suspension over a reduction while funds do remain. If the regulation did authorize such discretion, it would be inconsistent with the statutory mandate that benefits "shall" be paid unless funding is no longer available.

BREAKING: Federal judge rules that the Trump administration likely illegally suspended SNAP benefits, ruling that at least reduced distribution is required to go forward under law using the $6 billion reserve fund.

Judge gives the Trump admin until Monday to respond as to whether it will act.

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Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify

I'm canceling my Spotify subscription until the ICE ads are removed. Streaming hate is a choice and I refuse to fund it. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/2Qd1O9n7

“Will We Remain In The Shadows, Or Will We Together Step Into The Light?” A Must-Watch Video of New York City’s Next Mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The people of New York City are on the verge of doing something historic.

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It's us.

All hail the venerable Bread and Puppet Theater of Vermont - thanks for the catchy tune. ❤️

YouTube video by NPR There’s a reason why you’re seeing protesters in inflatable animal costumes at the No Kings rallies

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YouTube video by Pete Buttigieg Big News in Indiana

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Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.

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Of the people, by the people, for the people!
#nokings #nokingbutchrist

Divorced, whiny ICE goon gets arrested for driving drunk with his kids in the car.

He acts like he’s above the law, stating, “I’m Federal.” He also confronts one of the arresting officers, asking, “Are you Haitian?” And makes a big deal out of getting an answer because, "It does matter!"

Because their minds have been n are consistently being poisoned with misinformation. Plus, most are likely racist.

Detached from reality!

Every accusation coming from the Trump Administration is a confession

Defeat fascism in Portland! Go Frog team 6! 🐸🐸🐸

Protester in frog costume stands in front of tank (meme of Tiananmen Square “Tank Man”)

Portland, OR, 2025

Noem claims Portland hid their war zone from her.

‘Emergency’ World Naked Bike Ride in Portland announces date “Joy is a form of protest,” organizers of the in-the-buff bike ride said in a post.

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The Anti-MAGA guide’s secret? Turning the cults' psychological weapons against it: Slogans, repetition, framing, etc. Read this guide. https://americanmanifesto.news/anti-maga-messaging-guide-v1