Once again, U.S. citizens are going to die because of the pointless and reckless anti-immigration policies.

If it's treasonous to remind our military to obey the law, then come and get me. [See: "Nuremberg Trials"] ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌ #patriot

Yes or no? Should telehealth be available for people? "For nearly five years, pandemic-era waivers allowed patients to receive telehealth visits from home under Medicare and most commercial plans. That flexibility ended on September 30, 2025 when Congress failed to renew permanent parity." /1

Even if you are not "a person of influence," all citizens are responsible for what happens in our country. There is no way to sit this one out; there are no sidelines.

"Insubordinate". The President just stated that he sees the national media as subordinate -- lower in rank or position -- than him. He is above the media, above the Congress, above the citizens. He clearly does not understand the assignment. ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌

I've seen calls to abolish Presidential pardons. Judicial review of pardons appears to be limited -- even in the case of bribery or other corruption -- and apparently that power has never been used. It appears that the only recourse is impeachment of the President for pardon abuse. Is that right?

Mr President: Where are the soy bean sales to China that you promised after your meeting with Xi? Didn't you make a wonderful deal for American farmers?

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This is good news for the rule of law in our country.

Apparently there is no truth to the rumor that the President is working on a deal with Colorado for a prisoner exchange, in order to release Tina Peters.

As you hear about air traffic delays and cancellations, keep in mind that ATC has been understaffed and underfunded for years under multiple administrations. And the President made it even worse, long before the shutdown. The shutdown was not the problem.

When did the President start referring to himself in the third person plural?

Let's give this the attention that it deserves!

This is the "greatest military in the world"? SHAMEFUL!

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The President says he "has reached a trade deal with China. In his telling, the agreement will have China begin buying soybeans and oil and gas from the United States. Trump said China will also “continue the flow” of rare earth materials. In exchange, Trump will cut tariffs on Chinese goods." /1

At what point do Congressional Republicans realize that they are backing the wrong horse? Or are they faithful wingmen who will follow him straight into the side of the mountain? [I know metaphors and I am not afraid to mix them! 😉]

The President is just one person. The only power he has is that which has been ceded to him by others. Our job is to make it more painful for those enablers to keep up their support of him than it would be to join the opposition and defend our Constitution and our country.

Another winner of a headline from the @nytimes.com: "Democrats Block Federal Worker Pay Bill as Shutdown Drags On" How about: "Both Senate Parties Vote Down Federal Worker Pay Bills" There were three bills presented, including two from Democrats. None passed. C'mon NYT; you can better!

Who are you going to believe? Karoline Leavitt and the President, or your lying, deceitful, low-IQ eyes?

The President's campaign promised to reduce costs for consumers and lower government spending. Neither has happened. Consumer prices are still rising. Federal government spending is up 7% over last year. Argentina's peso lost 10% in 2 weeks. Their interest rate is 157%. $40B of our taxes wasted!

I hate to suggest it, but let's start with the machine operators. They did the actual damage. Let their defense team produce the evidence of their authorization. Then let's just climb the ladder. The President might have immunity but it's for certain that his minions don't. Will the DOJ act?

I am a patriot. ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌

...and just when I mistakenly thought I could not be shocked by anything this President does. ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌

"US Marshal shot by ICE agent in LA; no charges filed" There; I fixed it.

If it is indeed a false narrative, the answer is simple; PROVE IT! Release the files!

I am SO TIRED of the NYT headlines. (The articles still do a decent job of reporting, it appears.) I'm not quite ready to cancel my subscription as I did with WaPo, but I'm getting close....

This thread is a must-read for any US patriot. It illustrates in a microcosm what's going on in this Administration. ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌

According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 42 million Americans* rely on the SNAP food support program. States are running out of funds for the program due to the shutdown. Congressional Republicans could end the shutdown tomorrow. *More than half of the votes for Trump in 2024

The President is *literally* tearing down the White House. ...Let that sink in a moment....

Once Congress regains its senses, Job 1 should be shoring up the Insurrection Act to make it less vulnerable to abuse. Let's hope that the horse has not escaped the barn before they can strengthen the door.

Punchbowl reports on White House plans to pay for WIC during the shutdown: "The administration says it will use hundreds of millions of dollars in Section 32 tariff revenue." When did tariff revenues become a slush fund for the President? Where is Congress?

Is it really this simple? I think that it is. Choices matter. Protect our rights to choose at the voting polls!

STOP THE COUPE! (or get an editor to help with your typos....)

Democracy Docket reported on the hearings about the redistricting process in Texas, including: "Kincaid had numerous contacts with the White House and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over the redistricting effort — including sending messages on Signal that were set to automatically delete." /1

Which part of arresting reporters, detaining U.S. citizens without warrants, disappearing U.S. citizen children, indicting political enemies, conducting extrajudicial executions in international waters, or ignoring judicial orders and consent decrees is patriotic? Did YOU vote for this?

Do not pass any CR until the ACA subsidies have been extended and signed in granite. You cannot trust the President's or a Congressional Republican's promise, as they have proven repeatedly.

CONGRESS! Honor your oath of office and do your job. Exercise your requirement to oversee the Department of Justice and put an end to their illegal and political activities. ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌

The headline needs a rewrite: "Senate Republicans vote to allow the President to continue extrajudicial executions in international waters in spite of U.S. and international law."

Yes, the federal shutdown is painful and expensive. But without ACA subsidies, 4 MILLION U.S. citizens will lose their healthcare insurance for NEXT YEAR. The cascading effects of these uninsured people will end up costing more for all of us.

@johnfetterman.com: Did you really vote against a bill yesterday that would have tried to put the brakes on the President's extrajudicial executions of people on boats in international waters? If so, can you PLEASE explain your position so that we can understand why you did this?

The wheels of Justice grind exceeding slow... ...but they turn! ❌❌❌ STOP THE COUP! ❌❌❌

Hey, Mr. Speaker, how about this for a "deal"? You and Mr. Thune allow a straight up vote on extending ACA subsidies, and THEN we can talk about reopening the government. We don't trust your handshake.

@fetterman.senate.gov : We are still waiting for an explanation for your continues support of the CR in the Senate. You are a reasonable person with sincerely held values. You must have a good reason for why you repeatedly vote with the Republicans on this. Please explain; we want to understand.

If this reporting is accurate, this demands national attention. Congressional hearings must start as soon as possible.

A week ago, I had never heard of Eswatini.

My ballot is already in the mail. I want everyone to vote, no matter what their opinions might be. This country is based on democracy (yes, a constitutional republic, but based on democracy) and that works best when everyone participates. And the best way to STOP THIS COUP is to vote!

YES! If they think that keeping the government open is so important, get rid of the fillibuster and pass a budget. Why won't they do that? The Congressional Republicans have demonstrated their total inabilty to govern effectively. That continues to this day.

This shutdown is bad. Really bad. But falling again for a promise from the President and Congressional Republicans would be worse for this country. They have proven repeatedly that their word cannot be trusted. Stand your ground! STOP THE COUP!

Broadband access is an accepted Social Determinant of Health. Denying service -- especially to rural communities -- just adds up to higher healthcare costs in the end. And we all pay for that.