Terre-Strial

Senate rejects Trump's global tariffs, the final vote in a series of rebukes Once again, four Republicans joined with Democrats to approve a resolution condemning a signature part of the president's agenda.

For the third time in three days, the Senate was asked whether it approves of President Trump’s tariffs. And for the third time, they said “no.”

But that vote is unlikely to undermine any agreements because House Republican leadership has blocked votes on Trump’s tariffs until March.

Thermal power plant on fire in Russian-occupied Luhansk Oblast, widespread power outage reported The accident at the power plant in the city of Shchastia in Luhansk Oblast reportedly led to the shutdown of boiler rooms and pumping stations.

🔥 A fire broke out at a thermal power plant in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast, causing a widespread power outage across the region, independent outlet Astra reported on Oct. 30.

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FELON GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS. 💯🎯

Democrat senator urges Europe to resist Trump threats over climate policy Europe and its climate allies should learn to “stick to their guns” when dealing with Donald Trump

Democrat senator urges Europe to resist Trump threats over climate policy

And that's how to do a graphic.
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Those tariffs are just working beautifully.

“…Sen. Luján (D) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R) literally co-sponsor a bipartisan bill to fund SNAP and
GOP leadership (Thune) blocks the vote on their own bill!

This isn't a lapse.
This is a planned, documented, deliberate decision to starve 42 million people…”

“OCTOBER 29, 2025
Effort to Fund SNAP and WIC Programs Through Shutdown Blocked in Senate

Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) objects to a unanimous consent request from New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D) to fund SNAP food stamps and WIC nutrition programs through the government shutdown…”

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. Here's what that means in your state As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.

As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.

Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."

Newsom’s redistricting campaign unlocks a new donor army ahead of 2028 The ballot initiative has brought in far more donors from across the nation than the governor's statewide campaigns.

Newsom’s redistricting campaign has unlocked a new donor army ahead of 2028.

The ballot initiative has brought in far more donors from across the nation than the governor's statewide campaigns.

On Highbrow Misinformation On issues like climate change, gender, race, and crime, establishment journalism and punditry are often misleading. One can acknowledge this without becoming a "contrarian", conspiracist, or bigot.

“Highbrow misinformation” is the sort of misleading content spread and consumed by highly educated professionals within prestigious institutions (legacy media, universities, NGOs, public health authorities, etc.) In the current context, this is the substack.com/home/post/p-...

most relevant kind of misinformation because it circulates among the very people and organisations most vocally concerned about misinformation. So, it’s the kind of misinformation that opens them up to accusations of bias and hypocrisy.

The US president said he has ordered the defence department to resume testing nuclear weapons ‘on an equal basis’ with Russia and China. It was not immediately clear what type of test he was referring to on.ft.com/47MxQl3

Trump Is Very Confused About Nuclear Weapons The president says he wants to resume nuclear testing but doesn’t seem to know why.

The president wants to resume nuclear testing. This is a really bad idea - and he can't even get his facts right about why he wants to do it:

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Mockler: I’m 23 years old, and Gen Zers have spent all of our formative years living in a political system that’s purely dysfunctional. People in my generation see the president posting memes online rather than actually negotiating with the other side.

Tapper: How the Trump administration is rejecting accountability and guardrails | CNN Politics Jake Tapper explains how President Trump is getting rid of anyone who stands in his way - and Republicans are barely batting an eye.

How the Trump administration is rejecting accountability and guardrails tinyurl.com/4z3ryfk7

Block on Trump’s Chicago Military Deployment Stands As SCOTUS Takes Up National Guard Question Read more here.

🚨BREAKING: A district court block to President Donald Trump’s attempted military deployment in Chicago will stand for at least the next few weeks as the Supreme Court takes up a key question over the president’s ability to federalize the state National Guard. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

The East Wing gave women a space to thrive in the White House…here's why First intended as an entrance for social events, the East Wing became the first lady's office space. Historians say the shift was a key part of professionalizing staff for the president's wife.

First intended as an entrance for social events, the East Wing became the first lady's office space. Historians say the shift was a key part of professionalizing staff for the president's wife. n.pr/4qA1nG0

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury Rep. Stansbury: We are five days away from 42 milion Americans losing SNAP

Cutting off food for children, elders, and veterans is wrong. Period.

That’s why we’re here fighting back. ⬇️

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury Rep. Stansbury: Families are about to lose their food assistance

Just flew in from Albuquerque and had to come down to see the White House for myself.

As our communities are facing a crisis—Trump is CHOOSING to cut off food assistance to 40 million Americans—while building a $300 million ballroom for himself.

Cruelty is the point.

"Not only is Donald Trump not here, not negotiating, Mike Johnson has now shut down the House for 39 consecutive days. There's no one to negotiate with. Across town, Trump is building a $300 million ballroom while he is set to let Americans starve."

-- @repstansbury.bsky.social

Amazon layoffs: 14,000 workers cut as AI reshapes the tech giant CEO Andy Jassy has said AI will both reduce some jobs and create new ones as the company adapts to the technology’s rapid evolution.

CEO Andy Jassy has said AI will both reduce some jobs and create new ones as the company adapts to the technology’s rapid evolution.

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THE REFORMERS 39% OF THE 42 MILLION RECEIVING SNAP BENEFITS ARE CHILDREN [IMAGE OF 5 CHILDREN EATING LUNCH]

🧵Despite having $5B in SNAP contingency funds available for November, Trump is going full Scrooge and blaming Democrats.

Ohio Democrats are trying to get an emergency relief bill passed but... "House Bill 502 has had no hearings so far and no hearings on the bill are currently scheduled."

“Let them eat cake…”
- Marie Antoinette Donny