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Dad, #mapoli communications pro, Senate/House race junkie, Springsteen disciple, Celtics fan, stand-up comedy enthusiast. He/him. Skeeto ergo sum.

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The headline may be sensational, but it isn't wrong:
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/u...

A] The presumptive #TX23 GOP nominee is a... Hitler enthusiast.

B] Follow Democratic nominee @katy4congress.bsky.social and support her campaign at:
www.katyforcongress.com

#txlege #SATX #SanAntonio #SanAntonioTX

07.03.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I voted this week, and you can too! Head to IWillVote.com and make a plan to cast your ballot by March 17th!

06.03.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m ready to give the people what they want, but I need your help! Go to IWillVote.com and make a plan to vote by March 17th.

07.03.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Congress failed to pass the SAVE Act last year for good reason: it’s an anti-voter bill. But now lawmakers have revived it despite overwhelming public opposition. Call your senators today and tell them to reject the SAVE Act: bit.ly/4srDVLB

07.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m a mom, former teacher, and attorney who represents children in the foster care system. I’m running for Congress in #TX23 to fight for the issues that matter to the hardworking people of this district. Together, we can do this! secure.actblue.com/donate/katy-...

06.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Trump’s trade war has hurt farmers. There are new warning signs for Republicans. GOP lawmakers from rural areas are pressing for more action to counteract the agriculture industry’s increasingly pessimistic outlook.

Trump’s trade war has hurt farmers. There are new warning signs for Republicans.

06.03.2026 10:02 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 1
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The record-setting pace of retirements from Congress continues, led by Republicans NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers β€” now more than one in eight current members β€” who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

New update from the @npr.org Congressional retirement tracker:

With Rep. Darrell Issa's announcement, we're at 68 members of Congress who don't plan to return to their seat –– 1 in 8 lawmakers.

We're tied for the most House R's retiring in a century + it's already the most Senate Rs in one cycle.

07.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
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Trump’s week: Poor jobs numbers, high gas prices and Noem’s ouster Poor economic news and a key Cabinet departure expose the White House’s vulnerabilities.

Trump’s week: Poor jobs numbers, high gas prices and Noem’s ouster

07.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
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Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans Ahead of Midterms

Ahead of Midterms, Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/u...

07.03.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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America Braces for Oil Shock as Iran War Throttles Supply U.S. oil prices this week skyrocketed at their fastest pace on record.

The conflict with Iran has throttled one of the key shipping routes for global energy and brought the world to the brink of a shock. on.wsj.com/47p1Oej

07.03.2026 01:57 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2
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β€œ.. U.S. crude futures this week skyrocketed at their fastest rate in records stretching back to 1983 ..

β€œ.. β€˜You see why the [1970s] oil shocks were so hard to control.’”

@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/business/ene...

07.03.2026 00:57 πŸ‘ 630 πŸ” 207 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 9
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BREAKING: The national average price of diesel has seen its largest single day price increase ever recorded- rising 22.3c/gal today, beating the previous largest daily rise of 22.2c/gal on 3/4/22, according to GasBuddy data. The average for diesel is up 71.4c/gal vs a week ago.

07.03.2026 04:22 πŸ‘ 476 πŸ” 166 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 43

The US national average price of diesel has surged past $4.50/gal and in a few hours is likely to surpass $4.55/gal, making it the most expensive tally since Feb. 8, 2023. Diesel may rise to $4.65-$4.95/gal on average before slowing.

07.03.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Global Oil Shock: Why Gasoline and Diesel Prices Are Exploding β€” and What Comes Next It’s been a wild week.

Global Oil Shock: Why Gasoline and Diesel Prices Are Exploding β€” and What Comes Next
open.substack.com/pub/gasprice...

07.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Jon Husted is at the center Ohio’s largest bribery scandal ever. Now he's being called to testify at the trial.

His backroom deals have cost Ohioans over $500 million, and they’re going to hold him accountable.

06.03.2026 19:22 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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US agency did not perform safety checks of more than 100 food ingredients, analysis finds Review of FDA records by the Environmental Working Group reveals firms are exploiting rule to send new chemicals in food system

Maha, right?

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

07.03.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just curious why Speaker Johnson & the House GOP hate the Capitol Police. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Quietly installing the plaque with zero fanfare or attention seems like a giant slap in the face by the #GOP to #LawEnforcement everywhere around the country.

#January6th #Jan6th #January6 #Jan6 @electdemocrats.bsky.social

07.03.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Economy’s Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow A soft labor market, persistent inflation, a potential oil crisisβ€”what could go wrong?

β€œThe job market is weakening, inflation is still too high, and we’re at serious risk of a once-in-50-years oil shock,” RogΓ© Karma writes. β€œThe economy’s warning lights might not yet be flashing red, but they are certainly flashing yellow”:

06.03.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 3
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Trump blocks FBI terror threat alert linked to Iran war Top Trump officials ordered it placed on hold over concerns that it could show the domestic risk of the war and further erode public support.

The White House is blocking the FBI and top US intelligence agencies from warning law enforcement across the country about new terror threats to the homeland tied to the war with Iran.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

07.03.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 504 πŸ” 304 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 34
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And this list doesn't even include the O.G. Markwayne Mullin Moment, him antagonizing his own constituents (at a constituent town hall!) and kinda missing the whole "service" point of public service.

fox2now.com/news/oklahom...

#OKSen #Oklahoma #MarkwayneMullin

07.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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And this list doesn't even include the O.G. Markwayne Mullin Moment, him antagonizing his own constituents (at a constituent town hall!) and kinda missing the whole "service" point of public service.

fox2now.com/news/oklahom...

#OKSen #Oklahoma #MarkwayneMullin

07.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The 7 Craziest Moments From Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Lead Homeland Security President Donald Trump nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, shortly after he removed Kristi Noem from the position. Her firing came a day after yet another contentious hearing before Congress, where she was grilled about her tumultuous tenure at the department, culminating with one member asking Noem […] The post The 7 Craziest Moments From Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Lead Homeland Security first appeared on Mediaite.

The 7 Craziest Moments From Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Lead Homeland Security

05.03.2026 23:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

MAGA-GOP stooge Jon Husted is transparently corrupt (and cowardly and dishonest) as Hell.

I look forward to @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social spending every single day between now and November highlighting this for #Ohio voters.

www.sherrodbrown.com

#OHSen @ohdems.bsky.social

07.03.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Project Hail Mary (2026, dir.: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller)

07.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican from California, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2021. Photo by Ting Shen-Pool, Getty Images

U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican from California, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2021. Photo by Ting Shen-Pool, Getty Images

Longtime Republican Rep. Darrell Issa will not seek reelection, he announced Friday. His decision comes four months after his San Diego-area congressional district was redrawn to favor Democrats. bit.ly/4aUU99V

πŸ“Έ Ting Shen

07.03.2026 02:44 πŸ‘ 362 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 48 πŸ“Œ 70
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Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say As the deadline approaches to file to run for office, veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly-configured congressional district in San Diego and Riverside counties, according to two GOP strategists familiar with his plans.

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say

06.03.2026 23:57 πŸ‘ 606 πŸ” 110 πŸ’¬ 68 πŸ“Œ 52

BREAKING: GasBuddy now tracking 34 states with average diesel prices over $4/gal, but by the end of the day it could reach 40.

06.03.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The week started with just 8 states gas prices averaging over $3/gal, but it will likely finish on Sunday with 45 states over $3.

06.03.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Six Days of War, 10 Rationales The administration has laid out a buffet of reasons for Operation Epic Furyβ€”take your pick.

In just six days, the Trump administration has advanced at least 10 different rationales for the war in Iran, Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Isabel Ruehl report:

06.03.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3
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Jayson Tatum upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight's Celtics game

#JaysonTatum #Celtics #BostonCeltics #NBA #NBABluesky #NBASky #BleedGreen #DifferentHere

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