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Why do the others look like hostages?

Oops. "we defended that evil ideology"

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Judge Dismisses Case Against Artist ‘Ambushed’ by ICE Brazilian artist who was grabbed by ICE and held for more than 60 days has seen the case against him dismissed.

Daily Beast - Judge Dismisses Case Against Artist ‘Ambushed’ by ICE

Brazilian artist who was grabbed by ICE and held for more than 60 days has seen the case against him dismissed.

‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’: Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the king’s brother In an extract from her posthumous memoir, Virginia Roberts Giuffre remembers the day an ‘apex predator’ recruited her from Mar-a-Lago, aged just 16; how she was trafficked to a succession of wealthy a...

In an extract from her posthumous memoir, Virginia Roberts Giuffre remembers the day an ‘apex predator’ recruited her from Mar-a-Lago, aged just 16; how she was trafficked to a succession of wealthy and powerful men, and how everyone knew what was going on.

Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom President Donald Trump has welcomed nearly 130 donors, allies and representatives of major companies for a dinner at the White House to reward them for their contributions to a new $250 million ballro...

Disgusting. #EatTheRich

AP - Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom

As Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze Expires, He Puts New Restrictions in Place

This can't be legal, right?

NYT - As Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze Expires, He Puts New Restrictions in Place

The terms of the new order indicate that federal agencies will be hiring only with the approval of his political appointees.

How Texas Planned Parenthood is surviving without public funds Texas’ Planned Parenthood has lost half its clinics, but they continue to see thousands of patients a year.

Texas Tribune - The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas

Texas’ Planned Parenthood has lost half its clinics, but they continue to see thousands of patients a year.

Trump confirms he authorized CIA action in Venezuela Trump's comments were an extraordinary acknowledgment from a president, and they step up the administration's pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Oh, so we're just going to do this whole regime change thing again? And announcing this publicly...does that not put them in danger now?

NBC - Trump confirms he authorized CIA action in Venezuela

18 year-old Russian singer detained by St. Petersburg police for performing anti-Putin song The band Stoptime has previously performed songs by artists labeled as "foreign agents" by the Russian government.

Kyiv Independent - 18 year-old Russian singer detained by St. Petersburg police for performing anti-Putin song

Errors in new Medicare plan portal mislead seniors on coverage The directory, intended to help older Americans navigate Medicare Advantage open enrollment, produces conflicting responses about which providers are covered by health plans.

WAPO - Errors in new Medicare plan portal mislead seniors on coverage

The directory, intended to help older Americans navigate Medicare Advantage open enrollment, produces conflicting responses about which providers are covered by health plans.

Word of the Day 10.16.25 -- Lugubrious (adjective | loo-GOO-bree-uhs): Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

"He can be so longwinded, lugubrious, and self-indulgent."

Synonyms: bleak, doleful, gloomy, morose, mournful, pensive, sorrowful

MeidasTouch - EXCLUSIVE: Trump May Launch Missiles from Warships into California this Friday and Saturday as Part of “Vanity Parade”

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New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools Superintendent Lindel Fields said he has “no plans to distribute Bibles or a Biblical character education curriculum in classrooms.”

Hell yeah!

Politico - New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools

Trump says he might attend Supreme Court tariff case arguments next month Donald Trump apparently would be the first sitting U.S. president to be present for arguments at the Supreme Court if he decided to go.

This should NEVER be allowed. Also, don't courtrooms make him sleepy?

CNBC - Trump says he might attend Supreme Court tariff case arguments next month

Plane carrying Pete Hegseth forced to land in UK due to crack in windshield US defense secretary was returning from a brief trip to Brussels, and everyone onboard was safe, Pentagon said

Oh great. Now he's going to demand a brand new plane.

Guardian - Plane carrying Pete Hegseth forced to land in UK due to crack in windshield

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules Journalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs at the seat of U.S. military power.

AP - Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

US is working on doubling aid to Argentina to $40 billion by tapping private funding sources The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $20 billion in financing for Argentina.

AP - US is working on doubling aid to Argentina to $40 billion by tapping private funding sources

The Trump Regime is Wildly Violating the Hatch Act The propaganda spewing from Trump’s departments and agencies is illegal

Robert Reich - The Hatch Act? Wassat? Who cares?

The propaganda spewing from Trump’s departments and agencies is illegal

Shit I Read Yesterday - October 15, 2025
Dispatches from the Shit Show
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Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated.”

Fuck these temporary stays. Put the judicial foot down once and for all. So damn frustrating.

AP - Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

YouTube video by Zeteo Mehdi Connects the Dots Between ICE and Gaza

Zeteo - Mehdi Hasan Connects the Dots Between ICE and Gaza

In an unfiltered rant, Mehdi breaks down what the Gaza ceasefire deal really means, calls out the ‘dumbness’ of our fascistic leaders, and unpacks the shared US-Israeli playbook for state violence.

DHS Quietly Edits Number of Gang Members Captured in Chicago Raid Here’s how many Tren de Aragua members were really arrested in that horrific raid on a Chicago apartment building.

New Republic - DHS Quietly Edits Number of Gang Members Captured in Chicago Raid

Here’s how many Tren de Aragua members were really arrested in that horrific raid on a Chicago apartment building.

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Tips for No Kings Day. Be prepared and show up to protest!
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NO KINGS! Tips for Protesting with PTS and Anxiety If you have PTS or anxiety, large crowds can be difficult. Here's some steps I like to take to mitigate my anxiety in large crowds.

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The Breakdown with Allison Gill - NO KINGS! Tips for Protesting with PTS and Anxiety

If you have PTS or anxiety, large crowds can be difficult. Here's some steps I like to take to mitigate my anxiety in large crowds.

10-18-2025 #NoKings

‘Scammed’ MAGA Crypto Bro Fumes Over Trump Dinner Disaster The influencer says his feelings about the president have changed.

Hahahaha! FAFO!

Daily Beast - ‘Scammed’ MAGA Crypto Influencer Fumes Over Trump Dinner Disaster

The influencer, Nick Pinto, says his feelings about the president have changed.

Epstein survivors sue Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon After Epstein victims reached major settlements with JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, two more shoes dropped on allegedly "complicit" financial institutions.

All Rise with Adam Klasfeld - Epstein survivors sue Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon

After Epstein victims reached major settlements with JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, two more shoes dropped on allegedly "complicit" financial institutions.