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Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

* TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S $8 BILLION IN DIESEL AID FOR FARMERS WILL NOT ARRIVE BEFORE NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION, SAYS ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL @reuters.com

Tim O’Brien@timobrien.bsky.social

Millions of Americans are expected to receive a settlement check from Amazon credited to “President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission” in an unprecedented move coming weeks before the midterm elections. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

politico.com‘Unseemly and unfortunate’: Trump’s name brands millions of Amazon refund checksFormer FTC officials say crediting the president in such a fashion is unprecedented.

The Civil War Monitor@cwmonitor.bsky.social

Daniel Sickles was born #otd in 1819. While not a West Point graduate, he rose to the rank of major general and commanded a corps in the Army of the Potomac during the war, his controversial actions at Gettysburg eventually earning him the Medal of Honor. He died in 1914 at 94.

Erik Loomis@erikloomis.bsky.social

This Day in Labor History: October 16, 1859. John Brown and a group of followers invade the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (today WV) to start a war and end slavery. Let's talk about this key moment in American labor history!

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

KRISTI NOEM: I'm confident Ilhan Omar will finally be held accountable for her crimes? BENNY JOHNSON: What are those crimes? NOEM: When people apply to come to this country, if you go back and find that anything could be wrong or misrepresented, that's when it voids or cancels their citizenship

Catherine Rampell@crampell.bsky.social

The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

wsj.comIlhan Omar Investigation Aims to Build Case for Stripping Her CitizenshipAuthorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social

#CurrentMood Face pot, found in the #Roman settlement of Nida (Frankfurt-Heddernheim), dating 2nd century AD.

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social

Whoa. @haleaziz.bsky.social has the scoop on a truly insane plan to use some military training ships for deportations, with people presumably shackled or locked in cells for days at a time as they transit to Central and South America. Each journey would be staggeringly expensive — and dangerous.

nytimes.comTrump Administration Considers Using Ships to Deport Immigrants (Gift Article)Journeys to destinations including El Salvador and Venezuela could take days and cost millions. Officials cautioned that discussions are still preliminary.

Euronews@euronews.com

Magyar's 'Operation Purge' takes shape with high level detentions

l.euronews.comMagyar's 'Operation Purge' takes shape with high level detentionsPrime Minister Péter Magyar’s “Operation Purge” has entered a new phase with the detention of two former ministers. Holding officials from the Orbán era to account was a central campaign pledge, and Magyar says the drive will now accelerate. Fidesz has denounced the effort as political revenge.

Judd Legum@juddlegum.bsky.social

4. Jay Feely: "If they lived a real life and they were they were making, you know, 50, 60 grand as a teacher or a coach or, you know, going out, getting a job… I think every person at WNBA would appreciate a lot more. They wouldn’t complain near as much about what they’re making."

popular.infoWhat congressional candidate Jay Feely really thinks about female athletesThe former NFL kicker has made women’s sports a central issue in his campaign.

Andy Vitek@avitek.bsky.social

So Nancy Mace is now hosting a podcast called 'Get Maced' in a leather catsuit. And no you did not hallucinate that sentence.

Richard M. Nixon@dicknixon.bsky.social

There's long been talk about Mullin but it's the first time I've seen it in the national press. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...

advocate.comNothing to see here? DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin shares a D.C. home with a Republican congressmanThe homeland security secretary, who owns dozens of properties, met Rep. Jason Smith during bipartisan congressional workouts more than a decade ago.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Breaking News: Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would help cement President Trump’s ability to control billions of dollars in scientific grants funded by the National Institutes of Health.

nyti.msWhite House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. GrantsFederal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.

Mike Noble@mikenoble.bsky.social

Ultimate Man shook my hand and then told me exactly how I was going to die.

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social

Maybe the most important political story of our time. People just want the bullshit to stop.

gizmodo.com71% of Americans Say They're Completely ExhaustedA CDC report shows that people are not feeling relaxed and restful in the United States.

The Charlotte Observer@charlotteobserver.com

Aaron Rodgers made a shocking claim about his ex-fiancée Shailene Woodley during a dramatic interview about his life both on and off the football field.

bit.lyAaron Rodgers Says Shailene Woodley Requested an Affair Amid EngagementAaron Rodgers made a shocking claim about his ex-fiancée Shailene Woodley during a dramatic interview about his life both on and off the football field.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump says 18 Americans dying fighting Iran is “small potatoes”

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump says 18 Americans dying fighting Iran is “small potatoes”

Eoin Higgins@eoinhiggins.bsky.social

Democrats should be expected to condemn this bigoted shit, not Piker

Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.social

Fox News complains that underage teenage girls aren’t getting pregnant enough: “The problem is teens and young adults. From ages 15-19, the fertility rate is down 70% in the last 2 decades, which means we are telling people who are young not to have babies.”

Ken Tremendous@kentremendous.bsky.social

This is a catch. www.reddit.com/r/baseball/c...

reddit.comFrom the baseball community on Reddit: [Highlight] Ceddanne Rafaela looks to have made a sensational diving catch and double play but it is not ruled a catch and the call would stand after review. Raf...Explore this post and more from the baseball community

Pat Sobkowski@patsobkowski.com

Okay. I very much look forward to reading this paper and/or hearing the lecture if it’s recorded.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump on Dolly Parton: "She really liked me, I will tell you"

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche is speaking at a Trump rally to endorse Bruce Blakeman

AFP News Agency@en.afp.com

🇺🇸 Supporters of Tate brothers rally in Miami ahead of bail hearing Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Federal Detention Centre in Miami ahead of the brothers' bail hearing, doing push-ups, chanting and holding banners calling for their release.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

Rep. Max Miller has given campaign cash to 16 fellow Republicans competing in some of the midterm's tightest races. Just one has confirmed plans to return the money as Miller faces serious domestic abuse allegations. Rep. Mike Lawler says he will keep the money.

politico.comRepublicans stay mum on whether they’ll return campaign cash from embattled Max MillerSo far, just one House Republican has said he relinquished the contribution.

My Pun Killed Steve Albini@texannolongerinnyc.bsky.social

What would you put on the Mount Rushmore of all time Tweets? (Mount Rushmore means 4. Do not be a coward and hedge by saying more than 4. Make a decision. (Less than 4 is fine though))

Krista D Ball is once again Canada's Spooky Potato@kristadb1.bsky.social

All right, I need to explain how my placemat is classist AND ableist. Buckle up.

Andrew Solender@andrewsolender.bsky.social

AIPAC: "Our members remain determined to ensure that voters reject Dr. El-Sayed and his radical anti-Israel agenda in November."

Howard Mortman@howardmortman.bsky.social

"Cool kids on the Internet. They're doing the cool kid chatter. Some of 'em might be the coastal elites, making fun of how I talk. But let's be real. They're making fun of Michigan. They're thinking they're better than us. Their jokes, their criticism, only make me fight harder." -- Haley Stevens

Nahal Toosi@nahaltoosi.bsky.social

SCOOP: Kash Patel is planning a trip to Russia www.politico.com/news/2026/07...

politico.comKash at the Kremlin? FBI director plans Russia trip.The plans come as the U.S. and Russia have failed to come to terms on ending the war in Ukraine.

SinnamonS@sinnamonscouture.bsky.social

Lupita is a golden goddess ✨ at the premiere of the #TheOdyssey in NYC

Phil PlAIt@philplait.bsky.social

When a politician dies we see a lot of hagiographies about them. If you mention they were a terrible person IRL, you get chastised. My feeling? If you don't want people to talk shit about you after you die, don't be shitty when you're alive.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

JD Vance: "I ask you a very simple question: When you come to vote in November, are you gonna vote for the pro-fraud party? Are you gonna vote for the party that is sending your tax dollars to the fraudsters?"

Robert Saunders@robertsaunders.bsky.social

"A pastor at the scene where multiple houses were on fire said people were being put out of houses "because they're black". In another scene, 100 masked men made their way down a street & kicked in doors & broke windows.They said they were "getting the foreigners out"" www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...

bbc.co.ukHomes set on fire in Belfast night of violence as MP says people targeted based on skin colour - follow liveOn one street, hundreds of masked men carrying bottles and bricks set bins on fire and shouted "foreigners out", our reporter says.

Mike Petriello@mikepetriello.bsky.social

"Mayor attends huge local sporting event and doesn't even get comped seats or sit in the best spot" is such a hilarious way to try to burn someone, really nypost.com/2026/05/22/u...

nypost.comMamdani quietly attends Knicks game — sitting in section where tickets cost around $700 or moreMamdani, who didn’t list his attendance on his public schedule, posted a smiling photo inside the Garden with the caption “Knicks forever” only after the team’s win.