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Ken Paxton’s ‘October Surprises’ Are Pure Disinformation. www.texasobserver.org

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)The Alexander brothers have paid Trump ally Alan Dershowitz up to $1 million to try and obtain pardons for sex trafficking convictions.

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The Alexander brothers have paid Trump ally Alan Dershowitz up to $1 million to try and obtain pardons for sex trafficking convictions.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Washington Secretary of State on the Trump administration's demands that they set aside over 400 ballots: "The timing of this request — one week before the General Election — is no doubt intended to cast unfounded suspicion on the results."

Washington Secretary of State on the Trump administration's demands that they set aside over 400 ballots: "The timing of this request — one week before the General Election — is no doubt intended to cast unfounded ...

bsky.appPrison Journalism Project (@prisonjournalism.bsky.social)When I was inside, working out was a saving grace, both mentally and physically. My workout was nothing like Arnoldo's though. Check out his intense workout routine below. https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2026/10/27/what-my-daily-prison-workout-routine-looks-like/

When I was inside, working out was a saving grace, both mentally and physically. My workout was nothing like Arnoldo's though. Check out his intense workout routine ...

wnyc.orgThe Brian Lehrer ShowBrian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.

30 Issues in 30 Days: The Suozzi-LiPetri Race in NY-3.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Michigan voter: Trump made promises that he didn't keep and he had no intention of keeping. We have to realize that the Democrats are going to do more for us than the Republicans.

Michigan voter: Trump made promises that he didn't keep and he had no intention of keeping. We have to realize that the Democrats are going to do more for us than the Republicans.

motherjones.comTrump made $1.4 billion in crypto. Voters noticed.Campaigns have poured nearly $500 million into corruption and ethics ads as voters grow tired of the president's self-dealing.

Trump Made $1.4 Billion in Crypto. Voters Noticed.

bsky.appAlt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social)A former Miss Switzerland contestant has accused Donald Trump of raping her at the Plaza Hotel in 1993. Now House Judiciary Committee Democrats are calling for an independent special counsel to investigate allegations involving Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.

A former Miss Switzerland contestant has accused Donald Trump of raping her at the Plaza Hotel in 1993. Now House Judiciary Committee Democrats are calling for an independent special counsel to investigate allegations involving ...

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Q: What do you make of Trump naming everything after himself? Gov. Whitmer: I'm not a psychologist

Q: What do you make of Trump naming everything after himself? Gov. Whitmer: I'm not a psychologist.

motherjones.comNew records show David Flippo’s firing as a financial adviser was more serious than he let onThe documents show that the Nevada Republican was terminated after being accused of “willful misrepresentations and/or omissions of material fact.”

New Records Show David Flippo’s Firing as a Financial Adviser Was More Serious Than He Let On.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Harry Enten: This could be the demise of the Republican majority. We are talking about the worst net approval rating on gas prices heading into a midterm election ever at -49 points. That's about 20 points lower than any other president.

Harry Enten: This could be the demise of the Republican majority. We are talking about the worst net approval rating on gas prices heading into a midterm election ever at -49 points. That's about 20 points lower than any ...

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Election Day for the 2026 midterms is 1 week away.

Election Day for the 2026 midterms is 1 week away.

404media.coIt's not the bots, Flock'Crackgate,' catty patties, and more in today's newsletter.

It's not the bots, Flock.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Trump: You become a very wealthy state because of data centers, so I'm in favor of it, absolutely

Trump: You become a very wealthy state because of data centers, so I'm in favor of it, absolutely.

bsky.appAlt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social)A win for voters! A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration’s request to stop California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters it claims are “likely not U.S. citizens”. The challenge was rejected because the underlying data is incorrect and flawed. https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2026/10/26/26-7070.pdf

A win for voters! A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration’s request to stop California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters it claims are “likely not U.S. citizens”. The ...

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)The shadow of Trump's arch would cover: —Burial sites in Arlington National Cemetery —The graves of Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall, William H. Rehnquist and Ruth Bader Ginsburg —Kennedy's eternal flame —Kennedy's memorial —The Military Women's Memorial

The shadow of Trump's arch would cover: —Burial sites in Arlington National Cemetery —The graves of Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall, William H. Rehnquist and Ruth Bader Ginsburg —Kennedy's eternal flame —Kennedy's ...

emptywheel.netFBI Agent Byron Militello Gets Cold Feet on His Hearsay Witness in the Floris Case - emptywheelThe original affidavit charging Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides relied on undisclosed hearsay to present misleading claims that the Hunter Biden trial team made. So FBI found a new charge and a new affiant to try to clean up their misrepresentation to a judge.

FBI Agent Byron Militello Gets Cold Feet on His Hearsay Witness in the Floris Case.

motherjones.comStartup's "idiotic" plan to illuminate Earth would "end the night sky as we know it”Reflect Orbital wants to launch 50,000 satellites to reflect sunlight back on the planet.

Startup’s “Idiotic” Plan to Illuminate Earth Would “End the Night Sky as We Know It”.

Streamed, the Live Sports Engine Behind Many Pirate Sites, Shuts Down. torrentfreak.com

paulkrugman.substack.comTrump Doesn’t Give a Damn About Your ProblemsAs the midterms loom, he’s finally admitting the obvious

Trump Doesn’t Give a Damn About Your Problems.

wnycstudios.orgThe New Yorker Radio Hour: Episodes | WNYC Studios | Podcasts Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.

Despite Reports, Reading Is Alive and Well.

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Judge Allows Google, Yahoo and Microsoft Subpoenas to Identify Gay-Torrents Users. torrentfreak.com

heathercoxrichardson.substack.comOctober 26, 2026Trump’s increasingly erratic and corrupt behavior condemns Republican leaders who continue to support him.

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October 26, 2026.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com Representative Maggie Goodlander | American ConversationsA newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

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Representative Maggie Goodlander | American Conversations.

levernews.comLever Live: Behind AIPAC’s $13.1M Money TrailDavid Sirota sits down with Lever reporters Katya Schwenk and Luke Goldstein to dive into their investigation that traces how the Israel lobby is furtively routing millions.

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Lever Live: Behind AIPAC’s $13.1M Money Trail.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Cindy Hyde-Smith goes on stage, says one line, then leaves

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Cindy Hyde-Smith goes on stage, says one line, then leaves.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Trump is interrupted by a protester in Mississippi: "Shove that ballroom up your ass!"

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Trump is interrupted by a protester in Mississippi: "Shove that ballroom up your ass!"

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Trump: We don't want to talk poverty, but there are people who aren't doing so well

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Trump: We don't want to talk poverty, but there are people who aren't doing so well.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social).@NYCMayor gets a kiss from Pickles the seal to celebrate his and Councilmember @kaymsanto's $2 million investment in the New York Aquarium

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.@NYCMayor gets a kiss from Pickles the seal to celebrate his and Councilmember @kaymsanto's $2 million investment in the New York Aquarium.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Vance is protested less than a minute into his Kansas rally

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Vance is protested less than a minute into his Kansas rally.

bsky.appAlt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social)Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad targeting Amy Acton’s childhood sexual abuse backfired. It prompted Ohio’s largest newspaper, The Plain Dealer, to reverse its policy on political endorsements and endorse Acton for governor.

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad targeting Amy Acton’s childhood sexual abuse backfired. It prompted Ohio’s largest newspaper, The Plain Dealer, to reverse its policy on political endorsements and endorse Acton for governor.

emptywheel.netTrent McCotter and Aakash Singh's Star Chamber - emptywheelTrump has charged Jim Comey again, this time without the use of a grand jury!

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Trent McCotter and Aakash Singh’s Star Chamber.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Country music legend Willie Nelson endorses Mary Peltola for U.S. Senate: "Vote for Mary Peltola for Senate. Thank you."

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Country music legend Willie Nelson endorses Mary Peltola for U.S. Senate: "Vote for Mary Peltola for Senate. Thank you."

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Lina Khan on how Mayor Mamdani is tackling the affordability crisis: This administration has a willingness to confront powerful interests that are making life unaffordable and call out companies that are driving up prices or giving workers the short end of the stick.

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Lina Khan on how Mayor Mamdani is tackling the affordability crisis: This administration has a willingness to confront powerful interests that are making life unaffordable and call out companies that are driving up prices ...

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Tennessee farmer's fuel bill was $20,000 for just 2 weeks: "I wish they could see what it costs us to plant a crop and what we are getting paid... A farmer doesn't like a handout. He would rather have a fair market."

Tennessee farmer's fuel bill was $20,000 for just 2 weeks: "I wish they could see what it costs us to plant a crop and what we are getting paid... A farmer doesn't like a handout. He would rather have a fair market."

bsky.appAlt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social)Reminder, Maryland voters: Vote YES on Question 3!

Reminder, Maryland voters: Vote YES on Question 3!

motherjones.com“Just like kidnapping”Watch: The Trump administration sent a Somali immigrant to Gitmo. Now he's trying to rebuild his life.

“Just Like Kidnapping”.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Trump whines: For Obama to say the White House was a Cheesecake Factory just shows why he was a lousy president

Trump whines: For Obama to say the White House was a Cheesecake Factory just shows why he was a lousy president.

thebulwark.comBill Kristol: Beating Back the AuthoritariansThere was good news over the weekend on the anti-authoritarian front in Brazil and Serbia, while our wannabe autocrat is ominously threatening to not accept midterm election results he doesn't like.

Bill Kristol: Beating Back the Authoritarians.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Trump: I don't want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up

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Trump: I don't want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.comMomentumTo read this letter, click here:

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Momentum.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Vance is protested at his rally in Montana

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Vance is protested at his rally in Montana.

motherjones.comAnthropic's founders pledged to donate most of their stock. Their IPO tells another story.The AI giant's new filing calls the promise a "revocable," non-binding "expression" that depends on market conditions.

Anthropic’s Founders Pledged to Donate Most of Their Stock. Their IPO Tells Another Story.

bsky.appPrison Journalism Project (@prisonjournalism.bsky.social)This is a story I keep going back to. https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2026/09/11/the-last-seven-minutes-of-one-mans-life-in-an-oregon-prison/

This is a story I keep going back to. https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2026/09/11/the-last-seven-minutes-of-one-mans-life-in-an-oregon-prison/.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)Dr. Annie Andrews has been endorsed by former South Carolina governors David Beasley (R) and Jim Hodges (D) for U.S. Senate.

Dr. Annie Andrews has been endorsed by former South Carolina governors David Beasley (R) and Jim Hodges (D) for U.S. Senate.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)The crowd at JD Vance's Montana rally minutes out from the start of the program

The crowd at JD Vance's Montana rally minutes out from the start of the program.

bsky.appAlt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social)A win! Another defeat for Trump’s DOJ. A federal judge ruled that prosecutor Maurene Comey was illegally fired and ordered retroactive reinstatement and backpay through December 20, 2025.

A win! Another defeat for Trump’s DOJ. A federal judge ruled that prosecutor Maurene Comey was illegally fired and ordered retroactive reinstatement and backpay through December 20, 2025.

bsky.appFactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social)House Judiciary Democrats have uncovered reports alleging Trump was an "active participant in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of young women in the mid-to-late 1990s."

House Judiciary Democrats have uncovered reports alleging Trump was an "active participant in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of young women in the mid-to-late 1990s."

motherjones.comTrump ramps up his Islamophobic attacks against Abdul El-Sayed“He would be the only senator that will have to go through a metal detector,” the president said at a Michigan rally.

Trump Ramps Up His Islamophobic Attacks Against Abdul El-Sayed.