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Politico @politico.com

Trump just suggested that he could avoid congressional approval to extend his 30-day federal takeover of Washington’s police.

aug 13, 2025, 6:09 pm • 195 100

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Kirk @kirk-om.bsky.social

If you allow outlaws to break the law because of an emergency, they will create emergencies to break the law.

aug 13, 2025, 6:48 pm • 9 0 • view
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countryaboveparty.bsky.social @countryaboveparty.bsky.social

This is not normal. It is not how our Republic works.

aug 14, 2025, 10:32 am • 0 0 • view
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Journey To Bliss @journeytobliss.bsky.social

Hey Congress: “You about to lose yo job!”

aug 13, 2025, 6:12 pm • 0 0 • view
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Gregg Havens @dundeeyank.bsky.social

My Mississippi reps are helping him with the dictatorship by remaining silent.

aug 13, 2025, 7:32 pm • 0 0 • view
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CC @casaconnie.bsky.social

Congress is electing to give up their powers that have been in place since 1789.

aug 14, 2025, 4:18 am • 0 0 • view
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carljungfranz.bsky.social @carljungfranz.bsky.social

* In the 1979 film “Being There”, Chance, a simple-minded gardener, becomes a blank canvas onto which others characters projects their desires, assumptions & preconceived notions, As MAGA world projects upon authoritarian Trump, revealing their own personalities & societal values.

aug 13, 2025, 6:10 pm • 1 0 • view
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not-so-fluffy @not-so-fluffy.bsky.social

I have every confidence that his crack team of Fox News rejects and disbarred lawyers are working to find ways to tell him what he wants to hear knowing full well that 1) it will be illegal, b) no one will be willing or able to stop him and 3) he's a criminal pedophile

aug 13, 2025, 11:52 pm • 0 0 • view
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Steely Calm @altja.bsky.social

Of course he did. CONGRESS: STAND UP TO HIM.

aug 13, 2025, 7:39 pm • 1 0 • view
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BluedotatBluesky @bluedotatbluesky.bsky.social

🤬

aug 13, 2025, 6:14 pm • 0 0 • view
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Toxteth O'Grady @toxteth1.bsky.social

Lawsuits. Lots of lawsuits. Have Trump’s action declared illegal and the emergency nonexistent. And depose Big Balls…

aug 13, 2025, 10:57 pm • 0 0 • view
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jtg0722.bsky.social @jtg0722.bsky.social

What a piece of 💩! Why isn’t ANYONE in power taking this fool down? I just don’t get it.

aug 13, 2025, 10:00 pm • 0 0 • view
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US Asunder @usasunder.bsky.social

We've all come to understand that when Trump says: "I could if I wanted to... I have the right". It means he plans to do it, and just wants to read reactions first.

aug 13, 2025, 6:23 pm • 4 0 • view
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comtechdiagnostics.bsky.social @comtechdiagnostics.bsky.social

. Hitler rules again!

aug 14, 2025, 12:28 am • 1 0 • view
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Kirk Colvin @coreheadlines.com

More Winning Today! We beat the projected date to hit $37T in 2030 by five years. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record number that highlights the accelerating debt on America’s balance sheet and increased cost pressures on taxpayers.

aug 13, 2025, 6:16 pm • 1 0 • view
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LeFortMap @lefort8pamila.bsky.social

Heck no! Release Epstein Files!

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aug 13, 2025, 10:59 pm • 1 0 • view
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RobertCalifornia816@bsky.social @rjharris816.bsky.social

How about you report that he can’t do that

aug 13, 2025, 6:12 pm • 22 0 • view
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LegalBeagle @legalbeagle25.bsky.social

Right? Why are they reporting that he’s trying to find a legal loophole to do something questionable when in actuality he’s just doing a series of illegal things?

aug 13, 2025, 9:40 pm • 0 0 • view
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Newthink Socialist @socialist-dem.bsky.social

The crime in DC is irrelevant! We support the status quo!!! Keep your racism out of DC and allow the people to live free!!! The only solutions are socialism and finalizing DEFUNDING THE FUCKING POLICE!!! WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK!!!

aug 13, 2025, 11:33 pm • 0 0 • view
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magabuster.bsky.social @magabuster.bsky.social

Trump really puts the DIC in Dictator

aug 14, 2025, 12:03 am • 0 0 • view
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Gayle Dourn Plantz @plantz3610.bsky.social

And he will be sued. Constant litigation against your own country sure doesn't feel like democracy

aug 13, 2025, 11:00 pm • 0 0 • view
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Retired @solmidog.bsky.social

I am sure it will be justified by the high hooligan count that they will no doubt publish...today it is 0.

aug 13, 2025, 6:22 pm • 0 0 • view
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Thomasntexas @thomasntexas.bsky.social

it's a distraction from the Epstein documents, man it must be really bad...

aug 13, 2025, 6:16 pm • 0 0 • view
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Freya 💙 @freyalux.bsky.social

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aug 14, 2025, 2:37 am • 1 0 • view
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seanbhowardx.bsky.social @seanbhowardx.bsky.social

If there were only about 5 or 6 republicans with an ounce of courage and decency they would stand up to the madman trump and leave the uglican party and come over to the Democratic Party where you can breathe and speak without retribution. Stand up for your country... for once in your lives.

aug 13, 2025, 8:06 pm • 3 0 • view
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Kevin @lefthanddem.bsky.social

We need someone possibly a democrat to start resistance against this corrupt buffoon and his regime. If the old guard won’t stand up for us we need a new force. They don’t play by the rules neither should we.

aug 13, 2025, 9:20 pm • 0 0 • view
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Fee Fee @fkitch.bsky.social

Trump will be trying his best to avoid any constitutional law through end of his term and then he will find a way to stay longer because he feels like he can. Now the question is, will congress allow him to get away with this? Probably so.

aug 13, 2025, 6:31 pm • 4 0 • view
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mlauren18.bsky.social @mlauren18.bsky.social

Oh sure..... like he is going to follow what congress decides

aug 13, 2025, 9:13 pm • 0 0 • view
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Shelley O’Connell-Butler 🍷 🇺🇦 @shmelleyann.bsky.social

He wants to head into his Alaska meeting with Putin looking and feeling like a big tough guy. He’ll cause a bunch of shit today and tomorrow so he can look good in front of his idol.

aug 13, 2025, 6:35 pm • 2 0 • view
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wishkitty.bsky.social @wishkitty.bsky.social

Politico constant reporting as if “it is what it is”. A few nice great resource has fallen to its knees.

aug 13, 2025, 7:49 pm • 0 0 • view
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The Unconscious Pedant @99montez34.bsky.social

That is, when they aren't actually downplaying something severe and blatant with conservative viewpoints instead of the facts.

aug 14, 2025, 11:15 am • 1 0 • view
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Mayhem RN @mayhem1994.bsky.social

The Epstein client needs to take it to court

aug 13, 2025, 6:35 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jon Glassett @jonglassett.bsky.social

Yeah, he floats. Like a turd.

aug 13, 2025, 11:39 pm • 0 0 • view
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tarahatestrump.bsky.social @tarahatestrump.bsky.social

This is happening the week he is having a private meeting with Putin

aug 14, 2025, 1:27 am • 0 0 • view
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Lord of Truth @keyoftruth.bsky.social

He can try all he wants he’s only making his hole bigger if democrats take over in 2026 trump will die of suicide 😂

aug 14, 2025, 4:30 pm • 0 0 • view
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Imaxximus @imaxximus.bsky.social

Let’s impeach him and just skip the senate.

aug 14, 2025, 4:04 pm • 1 0 • view
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judifreedom.bsky.social @judifreedom.bsky.social

We are sinking further into anarchy. The Constitution and its safeguards have been shredded. This president appears desperate to take total control.

aug 13, 2025, 8:17 pm • 2 0 • view
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right-on.bsky.social @right-on.bsky.social

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DICTATOR AND A THUG?

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aug 13, 2025, 10:57 pm • 0 0 • view
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papa714chef.bsky.social @papa714chef.bsky.social

Of course he can,no one seems to have the balls to say NO and stop him

aug 13, 2025, 6:15 pm • 1 0 • view
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ani-25.bsky.social @ani-25.bsky.social

What's new? Even if he needs their approval, have you seen the performance by Congress lately? The founding fathers are rolling on their graves for the failed checks and balances.

aug 13, 2025, 6:42 pm • 0 0 • view
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valegirl61.bsky.social @valegirl61.bsky.social

Hasn’t he been doing this since Jan 20th?

aug 13, 2025, 6:17 pm • 1 0 • view
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TrufflePigg @trufflepigg.bsky.social

We’re in hell.

aug 14, 2025, 6:52 am • 0 0 • view
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Lil’ Rhody Visibility Brigade @lilrhodyvisbrigade.bsky.social

This FASCIST thinks he’s going to just keep doing whatever he wants. All of our systems are failing us. The PEOPLE must RISE UP & RESIST!

aug 13, 2025, 6:12 pm • 1 0 • view
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Marvelous Max @moketchup.bsky.social

He'll stop it for a day or two and then do it again ad infinitum

aug 13, 2025, 8:14 pm • 0 0 • view
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Xona @xona230.bsky.social

Little by little....

aug 13, 2025, 6:17 pm • 4 0 • view
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...in a handbasket @sbmw.bsky.social

Hasn't this been the hallmark of his regime? He needs no one's approval or review. He decides if money is spent, and where, and when; and what the new laws of the country will be. The Supremes gave it all to him. Even if they hadn't, he'd have just taken it.

aug 14, 2025, 2:43 am • 0 0 • view
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Bibliophile1957 @bibliophile57.bsky.social

He does know all of this will eventually end bad for him. Right? Too many people hate him and some have guns.

aug 13, 2025, 8:51 pm • 0 0 • view
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garyselva.bsky.social @garyselva.bsky.social

you going to mention that he doesn't have the power to do thst?

aug 13, 2025, 8:48 pm • 1 0 • view
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Tom Wilson @derelict-houseboat.bsky.social

Epstein files and flight logs please.

aug 13, 2025, 6:49 pm • 6 0 • view
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bselena.bsky.social @bselena.bsky.social

Amazing how he is always looking for ways to cheat

aug 13, 2025, 6:36 pm • 0 0 • view
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👍 @ranmull.bsky.social

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aug 13, 2025, 11:54 pm • 0 0 • view
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critterv.bsky.social @critterv.bsky.social

Because he won't get 60 votes in the Senate. He'll have to declare an emergency, which will then trigger a lawsuit. It'll eventually get litigated in court.

aug 13, 2025, 6:43 pm • 4 0 • view
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Jake Langland 🇺🇸🦎 @jlgecko1.bsky.social

Haha same bro, and I’m just “flouting” use of a guillotine. I could* use one. I mean, they work. lol just “flouting” teehee

aug 14, 2025, 12:44 am • 0 0 • view
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caguayo.bsky.social @caguayo.bsky.social

Hell no. Congress needs to grow a spine!

aug 13, 2025, 6:21 pm • 2 0 • view
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inthesinbin.bsky.social @inthesinbin.bsky.social

Fuck him

aug 13, 2025, 7:55 pm • 0 0 • view
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Max Doom @maximumdoom.bsky.social

Well golly gee whiz, the old pedophile from way back can do alot of things with a lame duck congress Doesn't mean its legal, correct or even moral Remember those who support this liar This is how democracy gets saved and America regains her glory 🇺🇸 NEVER EVER AGAIN ALLOW THIS IGNORANCE TO REIN! 🐔🥗

aug 13, 2025, 6:21 pm • 0 0 • view
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Stuart Morrell 🔵 @oakssgm.bsky.social

He doesn't want to follow any rules at all!

aug 13, 2025, 7:38 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jason M Ernst @jason-m-ernst.bsky.social

Well, Trump needs to protect the capital from the revolt that’s imminent. 🤷🏻‍♂️

aug 13, 2025, 11:15 pm • 0 0 • view
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StLSparty’s Music Video of the Day @stlsparty.bsky.social

Of course he can, because congress & the courts won’t stop him

aug 13, 2025, 6:12 pm • 11 1 • view
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Michael_Iger @michael-iger.bsky.social

Trump continues to show us he's a grifter, doesn't respect society's institutions and the law. The law has behind it an agreement by society as how to operate. Trump instead searches for loopholes, and ignores the law if that fails. It's not operating by the will of the people. He's a conniver.

aug 13, 2025, 6:50 pm • 2 0 • view
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Emmy @ehedie3939.bsky.social

Illegal.

aug 13, 2025, 10:01 pm • 0 0 • view