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@SenThomTillis Solving a problem that doesn't exist except on Fox news.

I am one of the few members of Congress who has actually passed a voter ID law (on a bipartisan basis), which I did as Speaker of the House in North Carolina, and that’s why I proudly co-sponsored the SAVE Act. While I support strengthening mail-in ballot integrity, many states like Utah, Florida, Alaska, and Montana rely on the use of mail-in ballots to conduct their elections, and we should not be completely upending how states already securely conduct their elections. Even if this issue is fixed, the SAVE America Act still will not have the 60 votes required to pass it. While the so-called ‘talking filibuster’ has been floated as an option, there is a reason why previous attempts to utilize it in recent history have failed. A ‘talking filibuster’ would effectively make Chuck Schumer the new Senate Majority Leader, allowing Democrats to block every single Trump judge and executive branch nominee, and allow them to force endless votes on anything they want. Democrats would control the floor of the U.S. Senate until the end of the year. There are only two ways out of a ‘talking filibuster.’ The first is for Democrats to miraculously give up and allow Republicans to pass the bill with a simple majority. That is never going to happen, and anyone who claims it’s even a remote possibility is either completely misinformed or intentionally misleading the American people. The second way is for Republicans to substantially weaken or eliminate the filibuster altogether. I have made it crystal clear that I will never vote to do this. Eliminating the filibuster is a foolish and lazy idea pushed by politicians seeking short-term gain at the expense of causing irreparable long-term harm to our nation. Succeeding in eliminating the filibuster would significantly weaken the minority party, end the need for bipartisan compromise, and allow erratic swings in policy that would transform America for the worse. Those are just the consequences of a best-case outcome. During the last Congress, all of my Democratic colleagues currently serving supported nuking the filibuster to try to pass their own partisan election reform bill. Democrats were dead wrong to try to change the filibuster when they controlled the Senate, and Republicans would be dead wrong to try to change the filibuster now that we control the Senate. The only real path to address the American people’s declining confidence in our elections is for both parties to find common ground on legislation that supports universal adoption of voter ID, proof of citizenship, and other vital election integrity measures.

@charliebilello Just keep buying.

The S&P 500 is down 5.4% from its Jan 28 peak, the 32nd pullback >5% since the March 2009 low. Video: youtube.com/watch?v=2JSU5a…

@charliebilello Pretty typical for a Trump enterprise.

In the first 5 months of the 2026 Fiscal Year the US Federal Government took in $2.1 trillion and spent $3.1 trillion. Don’t try this at home.

@charliebilello Strategic would have been switching to EVs. Oh wait, China did that too.

If our reserve was actually "Strategic" we would have been buying at low prices all of last year before starting the war in Iran.

Reminder: tapping the "Strategic Petroleum Reserve" is just about optics. It has no meaningful impact on the price of Oil because the reserve is so small, only representing 20 days of US Oil consumption (assuming we used it all) and 4 days of global Oil usage (100m barrels/day).

@lisaabramowicz1 Lets see, we have a country with pitiful mass transit and we halted the transition to clean energy that's not susceptible to commodity pricing. Who to blame....🧐

RBC's Michael Reid shows just how vulnerable lower and middle-income consumers are to increasing gas prices:

@pluginsites By this logic the library should be defunded.

MARYLAND - Did the pending $150 EVSE Weights and Measures registration fee factor into the decision to remove the Level 2 charging in Oxford, MD?

@ChargePointnet No emissions, charge with solar panels.

⚡️The shift to EVs isn't just a trend; it's a fundamental change in how we move. Tell us why you drive electric!

@murphymike Doesn't need a job has untold millions of taxpayer money.

Cory Lewandowski seen earlier this am filling out a job application at a Quiznos in Rockville Maryland…

@murphymike I look forward to the confirmation hearing of yet another candidate with no qualifications.

In bloviating mood so my take on Noem: Yes! Cricket avenged! And creepy/corrupt pair of idiots out of key agency. New guy is well-liked Trump yes-man from Senate so DHS gets funding now with small but welcome improvements. But Miller/Trump jackboot policy still stupidly rules.

@NWSBurlington Time to wash the car!

With a preliminary high temperature of 35 degrees today, the stretch of sub-freezing temperatures, starting January 22nd, at the Burlington Airport has been broken. 🫠 It is the first time in 22 days that the temperature has warmed above freezing.

@jmart @SenThomTillis @LindseyGrahamSC Where was this guy before he decided not to seek re-election.

The @SenThomTillis rebuttal to @LindseyGrahamSC Carolina on Carolina violence here x.com/politico/statu…

@historyinmemes He's a superman. The technopop music you have sucks though.

One of the most remembered and talked-about moments in alpine skiing history happened in 2005 in Bormio, Italy, and involved American skier Bode Miller. The venue was already famous for hosting extremely technical and dangerous races, especially on the legendary Stelvio course—widely regarded as one of the toughest on the World Cup circuit. Even so, what unfolded there exceeded all expectations. During the 2005 Alpine Skiing World Championships, Miller arrived after a dominant season and was among the top favorites. He won gold in both the downhill and super-G, events that demand not only extreme speed but total control and fearlessness. But it was in the combined event that an unforgettable moment was born. At the very start of the downhill run, Miller lost one of his skis—usually an instant disqualification. Instead of stopping, he made an extraordinary choice: he continued down the mountain on a single ski, holding his balance at high speed through one of the steepest and most technical sections of the Stelvio. For nearly two minutes, Miller defied the sport’s logic, relying on sheer technique, strength, and instinct to stay upright, reaching speeds that still impress experts. His run ended with a fall just meters from the finish line, brought on by sheer exhaustion. Officially, he did not complete the race and did not win a medal in that moment. Still, the image of Miller racing down alone, battling gravity and the limits of the human body, became a lasting symbol of alpine skiing’s competitive spirit.

@mattalltradesb I'm good with "Coldest Morning Until Next Winter"

Matt's Weather Rapport: For many Vermonters, today was the #coldest morning of the winter, and might be the coldest morning until next winter. Coming up, more snow by tomorrow afternoon. And perhaps a heat wave, too? Details: matttsweatherrapport.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-jus… #vtwx

@awealthofcs Zero superbowls. That’s not ahead that’s a loser.

Josh Allen is like the stock market Even when he crashes he still comes out ahead eventually

@IngrahamAngle Trumpy killed EVs here so now let’s let the market decide. What happened to free trade Laura.

Canada is trying to destroy the North American auto industry. nytimes.com/2026/01/16/wor…

@BillKristol Using the word "Abolish" is not helpful.

Abolish ICE.

@Acyn What a disappointment. Loser.

Machado: I presented the President of the United States the medal, the Nobel peace prize

@atrupar What’s that about 100 calories.

Brooke Rollins: "We've run over 1,000 simulations. It can cost around $3 a meal for a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla, and one other thing. So there is a way to do this that actually will save the average American consumer money."

@Acyn By firing them she cost the government more money and did them a favor.

Bondi: We had six prosecutors who suddenly decided they didn't want to support the men and women in ICE. They came and said we want to resign… I fired them all. They would be an HR nightmare so people better look into them. One of them actually defended BLM. They want to be part of the resistance. Bring it on. They won't be working for Donald Trump and the DOJ. Good riddance.

@RoadandTrack What a piece of junk.

Stellantis is celebrating 85 years of Wrangler history by upholstering the interior of its new Wrangler 85th Anniversary Edition with unique plaid seats.