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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 23h

CBS News heavily edits Trump 60 Minutes interview, cutting boast network ‘paid me a lotta money’

Trump said Paramount’s sale to David and Larry Ellison was ‘greatest thing that’s happened in a long time’ for free press

www.theguardian.com

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 1d

Trump seal of approval for news seems problematic

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 1d

Why many Asian American Trump voters chose Zohran Mamdani in NYC's primary

An analysis of election districts won by Trump in 2024 and Mamdani in this year’s primary shows many feature a majority of Asian American residents.

gothamist.com

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 1d

Michigan lawyer says a Halloween terror plot that FBI Director Kash Patel described never existed

“I don’t know where this hysteria and this fearmongering came from,” said lawyer Amir Makled.

www.thestar.com

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 1d

AIPAC-Funded Dem Leaders Duck War Powers Resolution on Trump and Iran

Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries are defending Israel's attack on Iran and have refrained from backing resolutions to prevent Trump from getting the U.S. military more involved.

readsludge.com

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 1d

New Levels of Corruption Feared as Trump Family Adds Gambling Business Atop of Crypto Grift

New Levels of Corruption Feared as Trump Family Adds Gambling Business Atop of Crypto Grift | Common Dreams

President Trump's family expands into online betting amid controversy. Truth Social's new "Truth Predict" platform raises conflict of interest concerns.

www.commondreams.org

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 1d

Despite Court Rulings, Trump Refuses to Pay Out Food Stamp Benefits to Tens of Millions

Despite Court Rulings, Trump Refuses to Pay Out Food Stamp Benefits to Tens of Millions | Common Dreams

Despite two courts ruling his admin can't rob 42 million Americans of food assistance, Trump continues to falsely insist that there's no money to pay for them. "Terminating SNAP is a choice, and an ov...

www.commondreams.org

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 1d

President Trump on nuclear testing, the government shutdown, immigration, tariffs and U.S.-China relations

Watch as President Trump discusses testing nuclear weapons, U.S.-China relations, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, tariffs, and whether he'll try to stay in the White House beyond 2028.

www.cbsnews.com

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

'Huge story': Ex-Fox News host floored as Republican brutally booed at raucous town hall

A former Fox News host issued a warning to Republicans after seeing video of a GOP member's raucous town hall. Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) held a town hall on Monday for his constituents and was met with l...

www.rawstory.com

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Trump Declares Criticizing Him is "Almost Treasonous" as More Republicans Break from the President

NEWS: Trump Declares Criticizing Him is "Almost Treasonous" as More Republicans Break from the President

Trump declares anyone criticizing him is "almost treasonous," more Republicans break from Trump over Argentina, Trump orders nuclear weapons testing to restart, and the shutdown may end soon

aaronparnas.substack.com

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

‘A Mistake of Radioactive Proportions’: Markey Pushes Bill to Block Trump From Testing Nuclear Bombs

‘A Mistake of Radioactive Proportions’: Markey Pushes Bill to Block Trump From Testing Nuclear Bombs | Common Dreams

Senator Ed Markey introduces emergency legislation to prevent President Trump from resuming nuclear weapons tests, citing concerns of a global arms race.

www.commondreams.org

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Trump Ripped for 'Absurdly Low' and 'Racist' Refugee Cap Prioritizing White South Africans

Trump Ripped for 'Absurdly Low' and 'Racist' Refugee Cap Prioritizing White South Africans | Common Dreams

The Trump administration is under fire for cutting refugee admissions this year to 7,500 and prioritizing white South Africans.

www.commondreams.org

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

States in Emergency Mode as Trump GOP Refuses to Fund Food Aid for Poor Americans

States in Emergency Mode as Trump GOP Refuses to Fund Food Aid for Poor Americans | Common Dreams

As the Trump administration faces court battles over its refusal to fund SNAP during the government shutdown, governors are stepping up to help the 42 million low-income Americans facing $8 billion in...

www.commondreams.org

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Trump calls on Senate Republicans to "Get rid of the Filibuster"

President Trump's call to terminate the filibuster could alter the ways the Senate and congressional dealmaking operate.

www.cbsnews.com

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

'Damning' New Poll Shows Price Kamala Harris Paid for Backing Israeli Genocide in Gaza | Common Dreams

Vice President Kamala Harris' refusal to break with the Biden administration's support for Israel's assault on Gaza cost her millions of potential Democratic voters. Will the Democratic Party learn fr...

www.commondreams.org

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Tucker Carlson’s lovefest with a white nationalist just blew up the Christian right

A conversation with Nick Fuentes about Christian Zionism got many MAGA notables upset.

www.motherjones.com

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Trump appears to suggest that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 30 years

💥 Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour – Politics 📖 📂 Category: China,Donald Trump news,Kremlin,Nuclear tests,russia ✅ Key idea: BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — President Donald Trump a…

viralpique.com

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Incredible

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 4d

A majority of Americans oppose President Trump’s demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, a Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found.

Twenty-eight percent say they support the demolition project. https://wapo.st/47hh0Lc

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

After Trump trade truce, Xi to hold talks with Japan and Canada: What to expect? | World News - Bytes Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to take centre stage at an annual gathering of Pacific Rim leaders in South Korea on Friday, holding separate talks with

www.byteseu.com

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein ‘we’re in this together’ in 2011 email

Royal sent email after Virginia Giuffre photo emerged but later claimed he had ceased contact with Epstein in 2010

www.theguardian.com

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Mike Waltz cut off in middle of UN speech: ‘It is not a Signal chat’

Mike Waltz was removed as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser earlier this year

www.independent.co.uk

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Jeffrey Epstein: About the sex trafficking case & accusations

Jeffrey Epstein avoided a lifetime sentence for underage human and sex trafficking and abuse. Learn how the deal drafted by then prosecutor Alexander Acosta and Epstein’s defense team made the charges...

www.miamiherald.com

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

Tennessee man has charges are dropped over Trump meme relating to Charlie Kirk vigil

Charges have been dropped against a Tennessee man who has been behind bars for more than a month after posting a meme featuring Donald Trump in a group setup as a memorial for slain right-wing activis...

www.independent.co.uk

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 4d

"Xi and Trump appear to have come to a deal, but as usual with Trump, the devil is in the general lack of detail."

Get all the latest in US news on After America with Dr Emma Shortis, wherever you listen to podcasts!
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social

Kurt Schlichter @kurtschllchter.bsky.social · 4d

La Russia avverte Trump: “Con i test nucleari ritorna l’era dell’imprevedibilità”

Il Cremlino: “Ripartirà la corsa agli armamenti. Non sarà colpa nostra”. Ma i propagandisti gettano dubbi: “Speriamo che il presidente Usa conosca la differenz…

www.repubblica.it

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