adeledarling
@darlingadele.bsky.social
News enthusiast. Taxonomist. Ohio!
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New: “Eric Trump Has Gotten 10 Times Richer Since Dad’s Election”
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.com
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.com
Here’s How Much Eric Trump Is Worth
Crypto took the real estate heir’s fortune and supersized it, briefly making the president’s second-oldest son a billionaire in early September.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New: “Eric Trump Has Gotten 10 Times Richer Since Dad’s Election”
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.com
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.com
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rfk jr wants to kill your kids, it’s really that simple.
Kennedy’s Methodical 2-Decade Quest to Dismantle Vaccine Policy
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
rfk jr wants to kill your kids, it’s really that simple.
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It is simply not politically or economically tenable for California and New York to fund the federal government while Trump tries to kneecap the states.
In January, Donald Trump looked me in the eye on the tarmac, promising Angelenos that he'd help rebuild after the firestorms.
11 months later, he still hasn't delivered.
That's why I'm headed to D.C. to push for a long-overdue federal aid package for survivors.
11 months later, he still hasn't delivered.
That's why I'm headed to D.C. to push for a long-overdue federal aid package for survivors.
December 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It is simply not politically or economically tenable for California and New York to fund the federal government while Trump tries to kneecap the states.
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President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” for Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke, who was indicted by the president’s own Justice Department earlier this year, according to a document released online.
Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump issued a “full and unconditional pardon” for Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke, who was indicted by the president’s own Justice Department earlier this year, according to a ...
www.cnn.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 AM
President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” for Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke, who was indicted by the president’s own Justice Department earlier this year, according to a document released online.
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In addition, the whole reason why the ACA is set up as ADVANCE tax credits is because if you could afford to wait over a year to get the financial help you probably wouldn’t need the assistance in the first place.
Even if an above-the-line deduction where you don’t have to itemize, it would provide the biggest benefit to those with the highest incomes/in highest tax brackets while providing no or modest benefits to those with lower incomes (who now most benefit from the enhanced Marketplace credits). 1/2
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is proposing a new tax deduction for healthcare costs as lawmakers face an end-of-year deadline to address an expiring Affordable Care Act tax credit.
Read more: https://taxnotes.co/48llQHP
Read more: https://taxnotes.co/48llQHP
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In addition, the whole reason why the ACA is set up as ADVANCE tax credits is because if you could afford to wait over a year to get the financial help you probably wouldn’t need the assistance in the first place.
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Current US Policy:
If you’re suspected of trafficking a small amount of drugs with no evidence, we will murder you, but if you’re convicted of trafficking an enormous amount of drugs with copious evidence, we will pardon you. Because we are currently a very stupid country.
If you’re suspected of trafficking a small amount of drugs with no evidence, we will murder you, but if you’re convicted of trafficking an enormous amount of drugs with copious evidence, we will pardon you. Because we are currently a very stupid country.
December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Current US Policy:
If you’re suspected of trafficking a small amount of drugs with no evidence, we will murder you, but if you’re convicted of trafficking an enormous amount of drugs with copious evidence, we will pardon you. Because we are currently a very stupid country.
If you’re suspected of trafficking a small amount of drugs with no evidence, we will murder you, but if you’re convicted of trafficking an enormous amount of drugs with copious evidence, we will pardon you. Because we are currently a very stupid country.
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this is pretty remarkably sharp-elbowed and contemptuous for a politico piece
The President Who Never Grew Up
Instead of focusing on governing, Trump spends his days chasing entertainment, attention and renovation projects that reflect a presidency stuck in adolescence.
www.politico.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
this is pretty remarkably sharp-elbowed and contemptuous for a politico piece
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Republican Rep.Michael McCaul of Texas:
The Russia has abducted at least 20,000 [Ukrainian]children.That is the number we can verify.But every expert I’ve spoken with believes the true figure is far,far higher…
As a father of five,I can’t imagine any of my children being kidnapped
The Russia has abducted at least 20,000 [Ukrainian]children.That is the number we can verify.But every expert I’ve spoken with believes the true figure is far,far higher…
As a father of five,I can’t imagine any of my children being kidnapped
December 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Republican Rep.Michael McCaul of Texas:
The Russia has abducted at least 20,000 [Ukrainian]children.That is the number we can verify.But every expert I’ve spoken with believes the true figure is far,far higher…
As a father of five,I can’t imagine any of my children being kidnapped
The Russia has abducted at least 20,000 [Ukrainian]children.That is the number we can verify.But every expert I’ve spoken with believes the true figure is far,far higher…
As a father of five,I can’t imagine any of my children being kidnapped
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PRO TIP: If you're going to lash out at reporters for questioning your stamina, don't fall asleep mid-rant.
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
PRO TIP: If you're going to lash out at reporters for questioning your stamina, don't fall asleep mid-rant.
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Wow, Adm. Holsey didn't leave of his own accord, Hegseth pushed him out. What looked like the SOCOM head resigning rather than do war crimes now looks like SecDef canning him to facilitate war crimes.
Congress should have him testify, and would've already if war-crime-sympathetic GOP didn't run it.
Congress should have him testify, and would've already if war-crime-sympathetic GOP didn't run it.
Exclusive | Hegseth Asked Top Admiral to Resign After Months of Discord
The relationship between the Pentagon chief and Adm. Alvin Holsey had been rocky since Trump’s inauguration.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Wow, Adm. Holsey didn't leave of his own accord, Hegseth pushed him out. What looked like the SOCOM head resigning rather than do war crimes now looks like SecDef canning him to facilitate war crimes.
Congress should have him testify, and would've already if war-crime-sympathetic GOP didn't run it.
Congress should have him testify, and would've already if war-crime-sympathetic GOP didn't run it.
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“As a U.S. Army medic, he ran across the beach dozens of times, dragging men out of the surf and patching up their wounds under heavy fire — actions for which he was awarded a Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, and France's Legion d'Honneur. He moved to Normandy in 2017…”
Native American D-Day veteran Charles Shay dies at 101 in Normandy reut.rs/4autOzD
Native American D-Day veteran Charles Shay dies at 101 in Normandy
Charles Norman Shay, a Native American veteran who was a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic when he landed off the Normandy coast on D-Day and helped save lives, died at age 101 on Wednesday.
reut.rs
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“As a U.S. Army medic, he ran across the beach dozens of times, dragging men out of the surf and patching up their wounds under heavy fire — actions for which he was awarded a Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, and France's Legion d'Honneur. He moved to Normandy in 2017…”
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Also, most importantly: It was an attempt to overthrow the democratically elected government of the United States.
Reminder about Jan 6:
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Also, most importantly: It was an attempt to overthrow the democratically elected government of the United States.
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Reminder about Jan 6:
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
December 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Reminder about Jan 6:
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
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The whole play of Trumpism: convincing working class people to blame other working class people—so billionaires can keep robbing us all.
Donald Trump Jr-backed start-up scores $600mn US federal government deal
President’s son’s fund 1789 Capital poised to capitalise from father’s administration
www.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The whole play of Trumpism: convincing working class people to blame other working class people—so billionaires can keep robbing us all.
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This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
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I think that's an important point.
Any thoughts on the take (Phillip Bump) that because there was no public declaration on war until after the boat bombings became public, and this was the first such bombing, the victims could not possibly have understood they were in a war zone.
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I think that's an important point.
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Public smoking bans just got in under the wire, too. Younger folks might not realize how rare they used to be and how hard they were to enact.
it is MIRACULOUS that we got rid of lead paint and asbestos when we did. if we had tried that today, there would be people whining about how we're restricting their rights.
Bring back residential-use lead paint, you cowards.
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Public smoking bans just got in under the wire, too. Younger folks might not realize how rare they used to be and how hard they were to enact.
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If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
Pete Hegseth Should Be Charged With Murder
No matter how you look at the strikes on alleged “drug boats”—as acts of war or attacks on civilians—Hegseth has committed a crime and should be prosecuted.
www.thenation.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
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"As with so much of what has gone wrong in the past 10 months (or years), this chaos can be laid squarely at feet of SCOTUS. Here, they’ve allowed him to continue collecting hundreds of billions of dollars in tariffs despite multiple lower courts ruling it's patently illegal." — @lizdye.bsky.social
Costco demands a refund from Trump
The mega-retailer is suing to get its tariff money back.
www.publicnotice.co
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"As with so much of what has gone wrong in the past 10 months (or years), this chaos can be laid squarely at feet of SCOTUS. Here, they’ve allowed him to continue collecting hundreds of billions of dollars in tariffs despite multiple lower courts ruling it's patently illegal." — @lizdye.bsky.social
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And also: why were there 11 people on the boat? Drug war experts say that drug boats typically carry only 2-3 because they want space for drugs. Widely suspected that there were migrants killed, not just drug smugglers.
How does this square with earlier reports that the boat had turned around and was heading to shore even before the first strike? Also what evidence is there that any drugs on the boat were headed to the US and not (more likely) Europe? How did this constitute a “threat”? www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | Survivors of Boat Strike Were Actively Continuing Drug Mission, Admiral to Tell Lawmakers
Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, the commander of the September attack, is set to provide an account of his role for the first time in a closed briefing.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
And also: why were there 11 people on the boat? Drug war experts say that drug boats typically carry only 2-3 because they want space for drugs. Widely suspected that there were migrants killed, not just drug smugglers.
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"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength"
-- George Orwell (1949)
-- George Orwell (1949)
December 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength"
-- George Orwell (1949)
-- George Orwell (1949)
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Real breakthrough or theater? We shall see. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
FBI arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case
Federal officials arrested a man believed to have planted pipe bombs in downtown D.C. the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Real breakthrough or theater? We shall see. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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It’s extremely funny how we no longer have any basis, whatsoever, to trust the claims and process of federal law enforcement lol
December 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It’s extremely funny how we no longer have any basis, whatsoever, to trust the claims and process of federal law enforcement lol
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They miss the glory days of pre-existing conditions and folks choosing between medication and food.
Chip Roy: "We need to give freedom options for the average hardworking American family so you can afford a catastrophic plan, go get health sharing, be able to have something that you can be able to go to the doctor of your choice rather than enriching insurance companies."
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
They miss the glory days of pre-existing conditions and folks choosing between medication and food.