Dan Gleason
@dwg15.bsky.social
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Two months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting H-1B visas, soaring costs are roiling rural health care facilities that have long struggled to find staff.
Rural America relies on foreign doctors. Trump’s visa fee shuts them out.
The Trump administration’s demand for companies to pay a $100,000 fee to hire an immigrant worker using an H1B visa has created turmoil among rural health providers.
wapo.st
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Two months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting H-1B visas, soaring costs are roiling rural health care facilities that have long struggled to find staff.
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Holy shit this back and forth between Kagan/Alito/Jackson/&the SG.
Kagan: Doesn't your logic mean a whole raft of other agencies must be invalidated?
SG: Yes, but that's not being litigated right now
Kagan: So what?
Alito: What if we just want to say "but maybe don't apply our logic elsewhere?"
Kagan: Doesn't your logic mean a whole raft of other agencies must be invalidated?
SG: Yes, but that's not being litigated right now
Kagan: So what?
Alito: What if we just want to say "but maybe don't apply our logic elsewhere?"
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Holy shit this back and forth between Kagan/Alito/Jackson/&the SG.
Kagan: Doesn't your logic mean a whole raft of other agencies must be invalidated?
SG: Yes, but that's not being litigated right now
Kagan: So what?
Alito: What if we just want to say "but maybe don't apply our logic elsewhere?"
Kagan: Doesn't your logic mean a whole raft of other agencies must be invalidated?
SG: Yes, but that's not being litigated right now
Kagan: So what?
Alito: What if we just want to say "but maybe don't apply our logic elsewhere?"
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Fact check: Lindsey Halligan is not and never has been US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Fact check: Lindsey Halligan is not and never has been US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
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This got largely overlooked, but note that Karoline Leavitt actually praised Trump's vile rant about Somalis as "epic." The cult worship has gotten so bad that his open racism now must be celebrated.
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
As Karoline Leavitt’s defense of Trump morphs into bizarre praise for his racism toward Somalis, a former White House official explains how the saga unmasks the deeper depravities consuming Trumpworld...
newrepublic.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This got largely overlooked, but note that Karoline Leavitt actually praised Trump's vile rant about Somalis as "epic." The cult worship has gotten so bad that his open racism now must be celebrated.
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
She's disgusting and complicit. The stench will not come off.
This got largely overlooked, but note that Karoline Leavitt actually praised Trump's vile rant about Somalis as "epic." The cult worship has gotten so bad that his open racism now must be celebrated.
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
As Karoline Leavitt’s defense of Trump morphs into bizarre praise for his racism toward Somalis, a former White House official explains how the saga unmasks the deeper depravities consuming Trumpworld...
newrepublic.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
She's disgusting and complicit. The stench will not come off.
Yup
When he’s gone, each and everyone of these people will predictably try to wash their hands of Trump’s stench.
This got largely overlooked, but note that Karoline Leavitt actually praised Trump's vile rant about Somalis as "epic." The cult worship has gotten so bad that his open racism now must be celebrated.
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Yup
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When he’s gone, each and everyone of these people will predictably try to wash their hands of Trump’s stench.
This got largely overlooked, but note that Karoline Leavitt actually praised Trump's vile rant about Somalis as "epic." The cult worship has gotten so bad that his open racism now must be celebrated.
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
As Karoline Leavitt’s defense of Trump morphs into bizarre praise for his racism toward Somalis, a former White House official explains how the saga unmasks the deeper depravities consuming Trumpworld...
newrepublic.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
When he’s gone, each and everyone of these people will predictably try to wash their hands of Trump’s stench.
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I wrote about Trump's attack on Somalis, and how racism is both a tactic and a goal for fascists. www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-soma...
Let's call Trump's anti-Somali hate for what it is
It's not "heated" or "divisive." It's Nazi stuff.
www.publicnotice.co
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I wrote about Trump's attack on Somalis, and how racism is both a tactic and a goal for fascists. www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-soma...
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Conservatives love AI because it's far easier to abuse a population that can't read, can't write, can't think, and can't tell what's real
December 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Conservatives love AI because it's far easier to abuse a population that can't read, can't write, can't think, and can't tell what's real
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"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
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The Supreme Court just set aside a 2nd Circuit decision upholding New York's requirement that all school students, public and private, obtain certain vaccinations, without any religious exemptions. It orders the 2nd Circuit to reconsider the ruling in light of SCOTUS' LGBTQ school books decision.
December 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Supreme Court just set aside a 2nd Circuit decision upholding New York's requirement that all school students, public and private, obtain certain vaccinations, without any religious exemptions. It orders the 2nd Circuit to reconsider the ruling in light of SCOTUS' LGBTQ school books decision.
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Former Democratic congressman Colin Allred is dropping out of the Senate race in Texas and will instead run for a new congressional district, which covers part of the Dallas area and was formed by Republican-led redistricting.
Allred drops Senate bid in Texas, will instead run for redrawn House seat
The former Democratic congressman, who lost his 2024 Senate bid to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), says a bruising Senate primary could threaten party unity.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Former Democratic congressman Colin Allred is dropping out of the Senate race in Texas and will instead run for a new congressional district, which covers part of the Dallas area and was formed by Republican-led redistricting.
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#FIFA Board Members and Top Executives Launch Official Investigation into Donald #Trump’s Peace Prize, Claim Award Was Unilaterally Decided by FIFA President Gianni #Infantino Without Board Consent ... of course. libertyroot.feji.io/blog/30-minu...
December 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#FIFA Board Members and Top Executives Launch Official Investigation into Donald #Trump’s Peace Prize, Claim Award Was Unilaterally Decided by FIFA President Gianni #Infantino Without Board Consent ... of course. libertyroot.feji.io/blog/30-minu...
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/2. Timeline after the "peace deal":
OCTOBER 26: Thailand and Cambodia sign a "peace deal" in the presence of Trump. Trump receives Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Cambodia.
NOVEMBER 1: Countries say they have begun the phased withdrawal of heavy weapons from the disputed border.
OCTOBER 26: Thailand and Cambodia sign a "peace deal" in the presence of Trump. Trump receives Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Cambodia.
NOVEMBER 1: Countries say they have begun the phased withdrawal of heavy weapons from the disputed border.
December 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
/2. Timeline after the "peace deal":
OCTOBER 26: Thailand and Cambodia sign a "peace deal" in the presence of Trump. Trump receives Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Cambodia.
NOVEMBER 1: Countries say they have begun the phased withdrawal of heavy weapons from the disputed border.
OCTOBER 26: Thailand and Cambodia sign a "peace deal" in the presence of Trump. Trump receives Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Cambodia.
NOVEMBER 1: Countries say they have begun the phased withdrawal of heavy weapons from the disputed border.
So scratch this and Israel ceasefire off the list.
Thailand launched airstrikes against Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border.
Six weeks ago, Trump oversaw the signing of a "peace deal" between the two countries.
Six weeks ago, Trump oversaw the signing of a "peace deal" between the two countries.
December 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
So scratch this and Israel ceasefire off the list.
And when Trump weighs in there's no conflict of interest, right?
December 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
And when Trump weighs in there's no conflict of interest, right?
Bottomless hypocrisy
NEW on CNN: In several old videos we found, Pete Hegseth blasted Trump in 2016 warning he could issue unlawful orders that troops should refuse, calling him an “armchair tough guy” with five draft deferments.
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
December 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Bottomless hypocrisy
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NEW on CNN: In several old videos we found, Pete Hegseth blasted Trump in 2016 warning he could issue unlawful orders that troops should refuse, calling him an “armchair tough guy” with five draft deferments.
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
December 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NEW on CNN: In several old videos we found, Pete Hegseth blasted Trump in 2016 warning he could issue unlawful orders that troops should refuse, calling him an “armchair tough guy” with five draft deferments.
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
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Childhood vaccination rates have been declining, driven by declines among White and Asian children.
Our analysis examines the data and factors that may be contributing, including misinformation and growing vaccine skepticism and partisanship: https://on.kff.org/44Gd9W6
Our analysis examines the data and factors that may be contributing, including misinformation and growing vaccine skepticism and partisanship: https://on.kff.org/44Gd9W6
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Childhood vaccination rates have been declining, driven by declines among White and Asian children.
Our analysis examines the data and factors that may be contributing, including misinformation and growing vaccine skepticism and partisanship: https://on.kff.org/44Gd9W6
Our analysis examines the data and factors that may be contributing, including misinformation and growing vaccine skepticism and partisanship: https://on.kff.org/44Gd9W6
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Former oil and gas workers in Texas are now fighting to make the industry plug old empty wells, which are exhaling methane and vomiting toxic water (from fracking miles away) all over the state.
Eye-opening story by @mollytaft.com
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
Eye-opening story by @mollytaft.com
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
December 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Former oil and gas workers in Texas are now fighting to make the industry plug old empty wells, which are exhaling methane and vomiting toxic water (from fracking miles away) all over the state.
Eye-opening story by @mollytaft.com
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
Eye-opening story by @mollytaft.com
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
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This year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) highlighted a harsh reality: the optimistic era of climate diplomacy has given way to a more fragmented and competitive world, in which climate change is taking a back seat to other concerns, write @erinsikorsky.bsky.social and Siena Cicarelli.
Embracing Climate Realities: The Climate Security Implications of COP30
The optimistic era of climate diplomacy, epitomized by the 2015 Paris Agreement, has given way to a more fragmented world in which climate change has taken a back seat.
www.lawfaremedia.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) highlighted a harsh reality: the optimistic era of climate diplomacy has given way to a more fragmented and competitive world, in which climate change is taking a back seat to other concerns, write @erinsikorsky.bsky.social and Siena Cicarelli.
Yes it is. It's obvious. The mob boss has to get his cut.
Donald Trump said he’ll “be involved in” deciding if Netflix can buy Warner Bros.
Is that an open invite for CEOs to curry favor with Trump in exchange for merger approvals?
It should be an independent decision by the Department of Justice based on the law and facts.
Is that an open invite for CEOs to curry favor with Trump in exchange for merger approvals?
It should be an independent decision by the Department of Justice based on the law and facts.
Q: Should Netflix be allowed to buy Warner Brothers?
TRUMP: That's a question. They have a very big market share. I'll be involved in that decision
TRUMP: That's a question. They have a very big market share. I'll be involved in that decision
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Yes it is. It's obvious. The mob boss has to get his cut.
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⚠️RFK Jr appoints anti-vaxxer to head FDA drug research center—"Putting Tracy Beth in charge [of FDA’s CDER] is like dropping an atom bomb," says an agency source, & multiple top-level officials preparing FDA resignations. "It's an extinction level event."
www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-tra...
www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-tra...
Appointment of controversial FDA official rocking agency like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
www.cbsnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:34 AM
⚠️RFK Jr appoints anti-vaxxer to head FDA drug research center—"Putting Tracy Beth in charge [of FDA’s CDER] is like dropping an atom bomb," says an agency source, & multiple top-level officials preparing FDA resignations. "It's an extinction level event."
www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-tra...
www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-tra...
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Another round of Sunday shows today where a string of Republican senators and representatives claimed to have no knowledge or awareness of any of the worst things Trump said or did this week.
December 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Another round of Sunday shows today where a string of Republican senators and representatives claimed to have no knowledge or awareness of any of the worst things Trump said or did this week.