Today in Politics, Bulletin 228. If you want to take a break from 99% of today’s news coverage to read about American politics, this is for you. Here is everything that happened today in the US. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

Mike Duggan is about to be famous for all the wrong reasons.

We could all use do with a little well-being these days, so in today's edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter we take a trip to County Kerry to visit Tober na Molt (also known as Wether's Well). This lovely holy well has associations with the famous St Brendan the Navigator, St Ita and St Erc.

Hand over those acorns, and no one gets hurt.

Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment. Here’s what experts say you need to know.

We should mandate a work requirement for House Republicans to get their health care. How about they have to work at least one week a month to keep their government health insurance?

This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 227. Everything you need to know about what happened this weekend in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

Attacks on the federal workforce are also attacks on Black workers, who are overrepresented in the public sector. Black unemployment is 7.5%. I'm reminded of Coates' observation that Black Americans regularly experience conditions that would be considered a crisis if whites faced them.

Did you know Ireland had only four recorded witch trials in its history? Discover the forgotten history of witch trials in Ireland 👉zurl.co/4QlZb #IrishHistory #WitchTrials #Kilkenny #Islandmagee #CelticFolklore #IrishWitchcraft

No mugshot. Lol

Return those ballots California Dems!

Just wait until these bullies get sent to prison. They won't be so tough.

“We’ve known for months that he’s been sick, but the words radiation and treatment hit differently. They landed in a place I didn’t expect. Because it feels like more than just one man enduring. It feels like a reflection of all of us.” open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...

Great news! 24,000 donors have raised over $567,000 within 24 hrs of Letitia James’ indictment. Mamdani also summoned what is known as the sisterhood of Black elected officials in NYC to lend their support. I look forward to her victory. ❤️‍🔥 #Pinks #SheShed www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/p...

ICE issued costing us more than their wages.

Imagine that

Today in Politics, Bulletin 226. MAGA meltdown over Trump’s Nobel snub, Qatar air base in Idaho, China trade war escalates bigly, House GOP calls No Kings protests terrorism, and that’s only about 10% of the madness today. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

Pam Bondi is leaking to the media that she wasn’t even aware the DOJ had indicted Letitia James until it happened. Bondi is clearly trying to insulate herself from the criminal liability involved in false prosecution. But she’s also admitting she has no control over her own DOJ.

Did you know my team can assist with delayed or missing Social Security checks, tax refunds, passports, or veterans benefits? My team will be in Naselle on October 22 to assist with federal agencies, and we've already served thousands of folks across Southwest Washington.

Maybe we should give him a fake Nobel Peace Prize. Something gold and gaudy. He won't know the difference.

Mr. Secretary, the president is on the phone. He sounds very angry and he keeps calling you Lil Marco.

The arrogance of these ICE goons impeding treatment of a patient by hospital staff!!!!

No Peace Prize for trump.... hide the ketchup..... 😂

Kegbreath should be receiving Antabuse.

No Nobel Peace Prize for Trump. Sad! meidasnews.com/news/trump-f...

Trump ran a great campaign for Machado’s Peace Prize.

“The defense secretary underwent a round of cosmetic injections last month.” One insider: “He’s always been full of himself, but lately his ego has been off the charts.”

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Today in Politics, Bulletin 225. This is a big one with new indictment news, another crazy cabinet meeting, new theories from RFK Jr, Mike Johnson getting grilled by CSPAN callers, Greene going rogue on CNN, & everything else that happened today. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

YALL. Remember what I said to yall about preordering. Even if you dont plan on reading an author’s book, preordering is EXTREMELY important because it tells book publishers the kind of books they need to invest more in. Preorder TODAY

Still Vice Chair. Still focused. Let’s make life better.

Apparently the $20 billion for Argentina was just the beginning of the US bailout according to Bessent today, since so many American oligarchs have big investments there that they can’t afford to lose.

This looks super cool! Check it out #Ireland friends…💫 #CountyMayo #NationalMuseumofIreland

Traveling through Ireland and Switzerland, I found myself whispering when asked where I’m from. The world is watching America — and what they see breaks my heart. Still, I believe we can build something better out of the ashes. open.substack.com/pub/thepolit...

🍎✨ Warm up with an ancient Irish tradition! This Halloween season, discover Lambswool Ireland’s centuries-old spiced apple ale drink, once shared during wassailing feasts. It’s the perfect way to toast Slainte. ☘️ 🔥 Learn its story, & recipe: 👉 zurl.co/vVMJG

🇷🇺 Russia, 🇮🇷 Iran, and 🇰🇭 North Korea are losing access to established supply chains for weapons components due to sanctions. The use of counterfeit parts is increasing, affecting the quality of their products... #Russia #Ukraine United24 🇺🇦

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More Super Bowl halftime options maga wants:

Some redneck will give this to his wife as a Christmas gift.