@anitafrullani.bsky.social
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Leader Schumer hinted today that legal action could be coming if the Trump admin does not comply with Friday's deadline to release the Epstein files.
"Obviously, we would pursue every legal, legislative and administrative way to get this done."
"Obviously, we would pursue every legal, legislative and administrative way to get this done."
December 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Leader Schumer hinted today that legal action could be coming if the Trump admin does not comply with Friday's deadline to release the Epstein files.
"Obviously, we would pursue every legal, legislative and administrative way to get this done."
"Obviously, we would pursue every legal, legislative and administrative way to get this done."
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Election night, again
In Jefferson County, Kentucky, today, a Democratic union leader will try to keep a state Senate seat for his party. Harris won the district, which contains Louisville, by a slim margin last year, but Dems have performed better here in non-federal races.
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, from... Read More
boltsmag.org
December 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Election night, again
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The atrophied chamber is moving legislation without GOP leadership’s blessing. And Mike Johnson is irrelevant.
Read the details in @cheetah.bsky.social's latest Press Pass only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/mike-johns...
Read the details in @cheetah.bsky.social's latest Press Pass only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/mike-johns...
Mike Johnson, Speaker Irrelevant
The atrophied chamber is moving legislation without GOP leadership’s blessing.
www.thebulwark.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The atrophied chamber is moving legislation without GOP leadership’s blessing. And Mike Johnson is irrelevant.
Read the details in @cheetah.bsky.social's latest Press Pass only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/mike-johns...
Read the details in @cheetah.bsky.social's latest Press Pass only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/mike-johns...
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“We release snuff films to titillate our supporters. We release nothing that might inform the general public.”
Hegseth on the video of the second strike on September 2nd:
“We're not going to release a top-secret, full, unedited video of that to the general public.”
“We're not going to release a top-secret, full, unedited video of that to the general public.”
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“We release snuff films to titillate our supporters. We release nothing that might inform the general public.”
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Going live with @wajali.bsky.social in a minute! Muellershewrote.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Going live with @wajali.bsky.social in a minute! Muellershewrote.com
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When you add this to Judge Matey's similar dissent earlier this year, you can see that there is an emerging strand of thought among the more radical right-wing jurists that would aim to strip basic rights and freedoms from noncitizens. It's not had any success yet, but its adherents are growing.
NEW: 6th Cir upholds the fed law barring undocumented immigrants from having guns.
What's shocking, though, is Judge Thapar's separate opinion arguing that noncitizens lack not only 2nd Am rights, but likely 1st, 4th & other const'l rights! 🧵
www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf...
What's shocking, though, is Judge Thapar's separate opinion arguing that noncitizens lack not only 2nd Am rights, but likely 1st, 4th & other const'l rights! 🧵
www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf...
www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
When you add this to Judge Matey's similar dissent earlier this year, you can see that there is an emerging strand of thought among the more radical right-wing jurists that would aim to strip basic rights and freedoms from noncitizens. It's not had any success yet, but its adherents are growing.
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Tuesdays jobs report showed a 4.6% unemployment rate, the highest more than four years, while tariff-sensitive industries shed thousands of jobs.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/latest-...
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/latest-...
Latest Jobs Report Suggests Tariffs Harming Blue Collar Work, Counter to White House Narrative
Tuesday morning gave us the latest set of data indicating that President...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Tuesdays jobs report showed a 4.6% unemployment rate, the highest more than four years, while tariff-sensitive industries shed thousands of jobs.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/latest-...
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/latest-...
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Hero!
One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hero!
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A key factor in successfully extending the subsidies now would be to make sure that people knew they were suddenly eligible for more money and had better insurance options as a result.
People often get *less* than they're entitled to.
People often get *less* than they're entitled to.
It’s Still Not Too Late to Do Something About Those Obamacare Premiums
People are already seeing price spikes—and many will have to give up health insurance. But Congress could enact a retroactive fix.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A key factor in successfully extending the subsidies now would be to make sure that people knew they were suddenly eligible for more money and had better insurance options as a result.
People often get *less* than they're entitled to.
People often get *less* than they're entitled to.
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look at this fucking loser
December 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
look at this fucking loser
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Good morning from Milwaukee.
Day Two of Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial has just begun here in federal court with the cross-examination of FBI agent Jeffrey Baker, who arrested the undocumented immigrant over whose case Dugan presided.
Look out for updates on All Rise News buff.ly/wMeyLRC
Day Two of Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial has just begun here in federal court with the cross-examination of FBI agent Jeffrey Baker, who arrested the undocumented immigrant over whose case Dugan presided.
Look out for updates on All Rise News buff.ly/wMeyLRC
December 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Good morning from Milwaukee.
Day Two of Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial has just begun here in federal court with the cross-examination of FBI agent Jeffrey Baker, who arrested the undocumented immigrant over whose case Dugan presided.
Look out for updates on All Rise News buff.ly/wMeyLRC
Day Two of Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial has just begun here in federal court with the cross-examination of FBI agent Jeffrey Baker, who arrested the undocumented immigrant over whose case Dugan presided.
Look out for updates on All Rise News buff.ly/wMeyLRC
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“Phil Rosenthal crafted an amazing script, Rob agreed to direct, and Billy Crystal, in his marvelous way, delivered a message based on the confusion between Billy Crystal and Bill Kristol. [We] watched this accomplished director…It was a masterclass!”
open.substack.com/pub/grassroo...
open.substack.com/pub/grassroo...
Remembering Rob Reiner
By Susan Wagner and David K.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“Phil Rosenthal crafted an amazing script, Rob agreed to direct, and Billy Crystal, in his marvelous way, delivered a message based on the confusion between Billy Crystal and Bill Kristol. [We] watched this accomplished director…It was a masterclass!”
open.substack.com/pub/grassroo...
open.substack.com/pub/grassroo...
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Under Trump:
- The economy has slowed, heading towards recession now
- Inflation is rising, most things cost more
- His cutting of energy subsidies is driving up utility prices
- He's taken 100s of billions from health care/food assistance in a war on working people
- He's making measles great again
- The economy has slowed, heading towards recession now
- Inflation is rising, most things cost more
- His cutting of energy subsidies is driving up utility prices
- He's taken 100s of billions from health care/food assistance in a war on working people
- He's making measles great again
A few points here:
- Over 300,000 jobs on average were created each month of Biden Presidency
- In the last 3 months of his Presidency the average was 203,000
- Only 64,000 jobs were created last month, and the unemployment rate has risen from 4 to 4.6 under Trump
This Trump thing ain't working.
- Over 300,000 jobs on average were created each month of Biden Presidency
- In the last 3 months of his Presidency the average was 203,000
- Only 64,000 jobs were created last month, and the unemployment rate has risen from 4 to 4.6 under Trump
This Trump thing ain't working.
Are we in a recession?
Perhaps. Maybe. Hard to tell.
The Sahm Rule focuses on the 3-month average unemployment rate, and asking if it's risen half a point above its year-long low.
The low was 4.0% in January.
The latest (average of Sept & Nov, with Oct missing): 4.5%.
That's +0.5%.
Perhaps. Maybe. Hard to tell.
The Sahm Rule focuses on the 3-month average unemployment rate, and asking if it's risen half a point above its year-long low.
The low was 4.0% in January.
The latest (average of Sept & Nov, with Oct missing): 4.5%.
That's +0.5%.
December 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Under Trump:
- The economy has slowed, heading towards recession now
- Inflation is rising, most things cost more
- His cutting of energy subsidies is driving up utility prices
- He's taken 100s of billions from health care/food assistance in a war on working people
- He's making measles great again
- The economy has slowed, heading towards recession now
- Inflation is rising, most things cost more
- His cutting of energy subsidies is driving up utility prices
- He's taken 100s of billions from health care/food assistance in a war on working people
- He's making measles great again
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I also wrote about that USA Today ~exclusive~ ICE propaganda series. www.lawdork.com/i/181640363/...
I decided putting it in the newsletter was the only way to control my writing.
I decided putting it in the newsletter was the only way to control my writing.
December 16, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I also wrote about that USA Today ~exclusive~ ICE propaganda series. www.lawdork.com/i/181640363/...
I decided putting it in the newsletter was the only way to control my writing.
I decided putting it in the newsletter was the only way to control my writing.
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We live in the dumbest timeline.
Tina Peters’ lawyer demands Colorado honor Trump’s pardon, threatens to take legal action
December 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
We live in the dumbest timeline.
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Can the CDC survive under the ledership of the "flock of quacks" Donald Trump has put in charge of it? Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC official and new senior medical adviser to the California Dept. of Health, is losing hope: "I don't know if the CDC will survive this year if it continues like this."
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Can the CDC survive under the ledership of the "flock of quacks" Donald Trump has put in charge of it? Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC official and new senior medical adviser to the California Dept. of Health, is losing hope: "I don't know if the CDC will survive this year if it continues like this."
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The absence of decency in a moment where we need it: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Absence of Decency
Obama: Trump:
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The absence of decency in a moment where we need it: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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NEW: Florida's year of executions mask broader discontent with the death penalty.
Beneath an alarming number of executions in 2025, there are signs of continued growing opposition.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Beneath an alarming number of executions in 2025, there are signs of continued growing opposition.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Florida's year of executions mask broader discontent with the death penalty
Beneath an alarming number of executions in 2025, there are signs of continued growing opposition. Also: USA Today's ICE propaganda. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
www.lawdork.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
NEW: Florida's year of executions mask broader discontent with the death penalty.
Beneath an alarming number of executions in 2025, there are signs of continued growing opposition.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Beneath an alarming number of executions in 2025, there are signs of continued growing opposition.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
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Former FBI official Chris O'Leary explains that part of why it will be difficult for the FBI to recover from the damage of the Trump era is that the experienced agents are leaving and "what's going to be left is loyalists to this administration." Replacing the seasoned professionals will be tough.
December 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Former FBI official Chris O'Leary explains that part of why it will be difficult for the FBI to recover from the damage of the Trump era is that the experienced agents are leaving and "what's going to be left is loyalists to this administration." Replacing the seasoned professionals will be tough.
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Thank you @yaeleisenstat.bsky.social.
🧵Speaking truth to power is never easy. I haven't spoken publicly much about the personal toll of my choice to speak out about my time working on election integrity issues at Facebook. But I was willing to share some details here. Despite the ensuing challenges, I say unequivocally: No regrets. 1/4
December 16, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Thank you @yaeleisenstat.bsky.social.
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Because it’s a smash and grab.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it faced hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects last year.
(Published July 2024)
(Published July 2024)
School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it’s now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state program...
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Because it’s a smash and grab.
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Flood, storm and fire survivors gathered on Capitol Hill to criticize plans to scale back federal assistance while keeping FEMA under DHS control.
Disaster Survivors Denounce Proposed FEMA Downsizing - Inside Climate News
A leaked report recommends halving the size of the nation’s disaster response agency, while holding states responsible for a much larger share of response and recovery costs.
insideclimatenews.org
December 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Flood, storm and fire survivors gathered on Capitol Hill to criticize plans to scale back federal assistance while keeping FEMA under DHS control.
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Breaking. or is this mic working? I want to announce that JD Vance is lecturing the country about curiosity and introspection. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Folks, would you believe me if I told you JD Vance was over there railing against the immigrants as the reason for the antisemitism
December 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Breaking. or is this mic working? I want to announce that JD Vance is lecturing the country about curiosity and introspection. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration escalated its effort to punish a sitting U.S. senator for protected political speech Monday, formally converting the Pentagon’s review of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) into an official Command Investigation under military law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Admin Intensifies Military Probe Against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, Launches Command Investigation
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration escalated its effort to punish a sitting U.S. senator for protected political speech Monday, formally converting the Pentagon’s review of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) into an official Command Investigation under military law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...