Grateful Zen (@richgers.bsky.social)

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Birds of a feather… www.thedailybeast.com/don-jrs-cozy...

thedailybeast.comDon Jr.’s Cozy Hunting Trip With Putin’s Pal ExposedThe president’s son was criticized for allowing Umar Kremlev to pay for and attend his Caribbean wedding.

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A blistering new editorial accuses lawmakers of a "total surrender" of checks and balances, blaming unchecked executive overreach for skyrocketing inflation and declining real wages.

alternet.orgBlistering NYT editorial indicts Congress' greed and ‘culture of corruption’A blistering new editorial accuses lawmakers of a "total surrender" of checks and balances, blaming unchecked executive overreach for skyrocketing inflation and declining real wages.

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apnews.comVoters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of warIsraelis are voting in a pivotal election as the country grapples with unfinished wars and divisions over its future.

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The bodies are piling up. okmagazine.com/p/jon-ossoff...

okmagazine.comJon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock Demand 'Immediate Investigation' Into Georgia ICE Facility After Detainee's Alleged SuicideGeorgia's senators have demanded an investigation into an ICE facility where detainees are engaging in a hunger strike and one allegedly killed themselves.

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Not this time, bud! www.cbsnews.com/news/appeals...

cbsnews.comAppeals court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballotsA federal appeals court on Monday dismissed the DOJ's effort to force California election officials to set aside thousands of ballots that the Trump administration claims may have been cast by alleged...

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Such a sad, obscene waste of money that could better go to doing so much good in the world. Big money in politics gotta go! www.themarysue.com/elon-musk-ha...

themarysue.comHow much did Elon Musk spend for the 2026 midterms elex?Elon Musk has poured approximately $446 million into the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, making him the largest individual political donor of the election

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Thanks for modeling a funny, lovable Russian character way back when. www.tmz.com/2026/10/26/w...

tmz.com'Star Trek' Actor Walter Koenig Dead at 90Walter Koenig -- the TV star best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

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www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump...

thedailybeast.comTrump Knifes His Own Son in the Back Over Bonkers Wedding SchemeThe president’s private reaction to his son’s Russian-funded wedding festivities was reportedly a far cry from his public defense.

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Source: The Guardian share.google/F1BOynas19Og...

share.googleLula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio BolsonaroLeftist incumbent Lula stages unprecedented comeback weeks after narrowly losing first round of election to Bolsonaro

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www.reuters.com/world/americ...

reuters.comBrazil heads back to the future as Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to recognize Lula winRight-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has followed his imprisoned father's lead by refusing to concede defeat to leftist ‌President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who won a historic fourth term in Sunday's ...

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app.ekkow.comCartoon depicting Jared Kushner’s alleged financial crime exposed in Vanity Fair article goes viral ｜ SoapCentralLast week, a Vanity Fair article published an exclusive excerpt from the book Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed’s Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East, exposing Donald Trump’s ...

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www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/4778098...

washingtonexaminer.comFarmers have gotten $43 billion in subsidies from Trump administrationThe administration announced its latest economic aid: $8 billion for farmers facing record-high diesel prices.

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“It’s treason and Republicans might get around to saying so.” www.alternet.org/amp/trump-pu...

alternet.orgThe corrupt reality behind a surging Trump power playInside the shocking 180-degree reversal on Russian sanctions that has even top GOP lawmakers breaking ranks.

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balleralert.comJeffrey Epstein: Trump Blames Democrats Despite His Own TiesJeffrey Epstein came up again as Trump told a Wall Street Journal reporter the scandal is "all Democrats," despite his own birthday letter and emails.

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www.mediaite.com/media/news/w...

mediaite.comWATCH: Trump Rally Goes Stone Silent as Mike Rogers Awkwardly Waits for Applause After Dig at El-SayedMike Rogers (R-MI) heard nothing but crickets from a Trump rally crowd when he made a joke at the expense of his opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (D).

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Melania vs. the Pope www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...

irishstar.comTrump would 'run off with Natalie Harp' if Melania received prestigious awardDonald Trump has been drawn into fresh marriage speculation after a journalist made a bold claim about his relationship with Melania

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“Obama Derangement Syndrome” atlantablackstar.com/2026/10/26/t...

atlantablackstar.comTrump Forced to Eat His Words After Side-by-Side Images Blow Up Wild Claim About His ‘Competitor’President Donald Trump has spent two weeks traveling across the country, bragging about his popularity. He keeps insisting his supporters are turning out

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🤞 www.alternet.org/amp/sleeping...

alternet.orgAmerica's great sleeping giant awakens, roars and puts an end to itHow America throws the bums out.

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Judge rules against DHS officials knocking on doors to target alleged noncitizen voters share.google/mqVdiHDe5Rqf...

share.googleJudge rules against DHS officials knocking on doors to target alleged noncitizen votersEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Excerpt from Michael Jochum FB post on how someone like Trump could have been elected twice:

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“Sir, Pee Wee Herman’s on [the phone]’ — ‘tell him I’m not in!’ ‘But he needs money for Georgia!’ ‘I don’t give a damn what he wants!’” Trump said.” www.rawstory.com/amp/trump-ge...

rawstory.com'I shouldn’t say that': Trump makes startling admission about Georgia if his pick loses

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www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...

irishstar.comTrump sparks urgent health fears as he ‘sounds like hell’ ahead of rallyThe president's voice sounded horse as he spoke with reporters and viewers speculated that his jam-packed schedule may be taking a toll on him ahead of the midterms

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Think about this. This system is not broken. It has worked well for the rich and continues to do so. If you want to fix a problem then reform the problem. Tax reform. Real tax reform is needed. End Citizens United. Period.

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Sen. Ossoff joined by Pete Buttigieg in metro Atlanta canvassing effort www.wsbtv.com/news/local/s...

wsbtv.comSen. Ossoff joined by Pete Buttigieg in metro Atlanta canvassing effortOssoff and Buttigieg spoke with Democratic campaign volunteers in Avondale Estates Saturday.

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youtube.comObama on Trump: "He should be on HGTV"YouTube video by C-SPAN

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Trump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

independent.co.ukTrump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personalWhat was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office

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“The lawyers hope it could help protect lower-ranking staff, but Congress doesn't prosecute anyone; the Justice Department does. Trump's former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, is in charge of the Justice Department.” www.alternet.org/amp/trump-pa...

alternet.orgWhite House is already talking about mass pardons for all staffers

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okmagazine.comLeaked Email Claims White House Edited DOJ and FBI Memo on Jeffrey Epstein: 'Someone Needs to Own This,' Official SaysNew emails show how the White House was involved in crafting the infamous July 2025 memo that said there was no evidence meriting an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein associates.

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I guess AI has been programmed with the same human programming of cravings for money, power, and destruction! I Robot indeed! - From The Thom Hartmann Report :

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Tourette’s? newrepublic.com/post/217046/...

newrepublic.comTrump Repeatedly Short-Circuits During Rally SpeechDonald Trump once again kept interrupting himself to make strange noises.

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War is hell…on the environment too! nationalsecurityjournal.org/no-one-saw-t...

nationalsecurityjournal.orgNo One Saw This Coming: The Iran War Is Slowly Becoming An Environmental Disaster of Historic ProportionsEight months into the war with Iran, oil spills are spreading across the Persian Gulf, and one analyst warns the bigger danger is to the desalination plants most residents rely on for drinking water. ...

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At least Cheeto is! www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-are-a...

visualcapitalist.comMapped: How Much Richer Americans Are Since 2000Americans are getting richer, but not everywhere. See how incomes have changed in all 50 states since 2000, adjusted for inflation.

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Your DOJ at work for you. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

washingtonpost.comDOJ seeks to block Alaska Senate result if Republican incumbent narrowly losesIn a lawsuit, the Justice Department cited confusion over two similarly named candidates, including Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.

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The Trump administration is already meddling in the midterm elections. trib.al/YHunGIF

trib.alTrump DOJ Sues to Block Senate Race Results if Republican LosesThe Trump administration is already meddling in the midterm elections.

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🚨 NEW: The mother featured in Vivek Ramaswamy’s $4 MILLION attack ad against Amy Acton was found “not credible” by a court in an animal neglect case involving newborn kittens left in a 120°F car. Two kittens died. The disturbing details Ramaswamy’s ad leaves out:

meidasnews.comCourt Records Show Mom From Ramaswamy’s Attack Ad Left Kittens in Hot CarThe court found Donna Arthur "not credible." Testimony revealed two newborn kittens died on her watch.

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bbc.comBush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate raceThe Bushes could potentially influence some disaffected Republicans when it comes to next month's vote.

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Blanche is such a smug, lying, MF snake. Todd Blanche won’t rule out DOJ action to stall midterm election results www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

independent.co.ukTodd Blanche won’t rule out DOJ action to stall midterm election resultsTodd Blanche suggests the Justice Department could intervene in a ‘doomsday’ scenario as federal agents ramp up investigations and prosecutions while voting is already underway

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newrepublic.comState Department Unveils Plan to Only Promote Trump SupportersThe department has asked some officials up for promotion who they voted for in the last three presidential elections.