Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois is launching a new initiative to document abuses by federal agents — calling out ICE and CBP for targeting people of color and dodging accountability. “We’re going to have to keep a record. These people need to be held accountable.”

Migrants at largest US detention camp face foul water, rotten food, congresswoman says 'Conditions at Camp East Montana are dangerous and inhumane,' Veronica Escobar wrote in a letter.

www.reuters.com/world/us/mig...

One third of the country supported the January 6 2021 attempted take over the government & are the same ones who voted him back in. They are traitors in my book.

Forget extending the tax credits, now the Republicans are talking getting rid of the Affordable Care Act completely... TikTok video by IAmPoliticsGirl

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For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.

In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.

Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government.

"The restrictions were intended to prevent a repeat of the Nazi rise to power, when anti-democratic forces were able to subvert democracy from within..."

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"The problem with voting for a dictatorship is that if you have 2nd thoughts, you can;t vote a dictator out of office. What a horrible mistake Americans have made. Their children and grandchildren will curse them for it." - Mark Jacob

AOC is the hero we need, not the one we deserve.

Lee

AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"

In what alternate universe is it acceptable to invite a former Al-Qaeda commander to the White House the day before we honor our Veterans?

Are we supposed to forget that 30 U.S. military personnel died at the hands of Al-Qaeda?

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Idea of the Day...

The Epstein files released today did not come from the DOJ's Epstein Files. They came from Epstein's estate. Pam Bondi is still protecting Trump at all costs. Today's release by Democrats was aimed at undermining her efforts. And to make it harder for Donald to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell.

Rep. Garcia: “Why did they transfer her? Why won’t they tell us why and answer questions? We want Ghislaine Maxwell to come before the Oversight Committee and answer these questions. Ghislaine Maxwell should never receive special treatment.”

In case you were wondering why the government was shut down:

PANIC SETS IN

Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, Todd Blanche, and others, plan on holding an EMERGENCY MEETING today on the Epstein Files as the discharge vote nears.

Rep. Boebert will reportedly be there.

It appears there is an all hands on deck effort to try to prevent a vote on the Epstein Files. (CNN)

11/12 TikTok video by Aaron Parnas

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For the last 15 years, the Republican healthcare plan has just been to repeal the Affordable Care Act. And in their effort to do that, they’re now trying to frame the ACA subsidies as some kind of gi... TikTok video by Dr. Jess (PhD, RDN)

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Trying to think of a more vulgar person—or someone with less understanding of or appreciation for American history.

No one comes immediately to mind.

From FB

BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.

She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.

#duet with @Sully TikTok video by Chica1250

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A tweet from TheRealThelmaJohnson (@TheRealThelmaJ1) reads: “Almost a dozen tickets had to be refunded.” Below is a split image showing Kid Rock on the left and another man in a suit on the right. A fake breaking news banner reads: “KID ROCK CANCELS ALL TOUR DATES IN NEW YORK CITY FOR NEXT YEAR. ‘SORRY NYC, BUT I DON’T SING FOR COMMIES.’”

Kid who?