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How's Karoline Leavitt faring in the onslaught of questions about the Epstein files? "It's pretty clear he wants us to be aggressively offensive when it comes to this issue."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
How's Karoline Leavitt faring in the onslaught of questions about the Epstein files? "It's pretty clear he wants us to be aggressively offensive when it comes to this issue."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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Throughout the first year of Donald Trump’s second administration, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple has interviewed Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, amid each moment of crisis. His insider’s account of Trump 2.0 joins the photography of Christopher Anderson for a portrait of power—and peril.
Susie Wiles Talks About The First Year of Trump’s Second Term (Part 1 of 2)
In the first half of ‘Vanity Fair’’s interview with Susie Wiles, the chief of staff discusses Elon Musk’s DOGE disaster, the FBI’s “incredible job” investigating January 6, and how Trump once berated ...
www.vanityfair.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Throughout the first year of Donald Trump’s second administration, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple has interviewed Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, amid each moment of crisis. His insider’s account of Trump 2.0 joins the photography of Christopher Anderson for a portrait of power—and peril.
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Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He also faces a special allegation of using a knife in the deaths of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney. https://cnn.it/48YPFgm
December 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He also faces a special allegation of using a knife in the deaths of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney. https://cnn.it/48YPFgm
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Terence Crawford, who claimed the title of best pound-for-pound boxer with a convincing victory over Canelo Alvarez in September, announced his retirement. https://cnn.it/4qhmoVh
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Terence Crawford, who claimed the title of best pound-for-pound boxer with a convincing victory over Canelo Alvarez in September, announced his retirement. https://cnn.it/4qhmoVh
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‘It’s outrageous.’ The JetBlue pilot who reported the near‑collision with a U.S. military jet said the jet didn’t have its transponder turned on.
December 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
‘It’s outrageous.’ The JetBlue pilot who reported the near‑collision with a U.S. military jet said the jet didn’t have its transponder turned on.
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If this is what she's willing to say on the record, imagine what else there is...
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
If this is what she's willing to say on the record, imagine what else there is...
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Earlier this year Trump stripped away collective bargaining rights from federal workers at the VA, TSA, & more.
For months, we fought to restore those union rights with the Protecting America’s Workforce Act. (1/2)
For months, we fought to restore those union rights with the Protecting America’s Workforce Act. (1/2)
December 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Earlier this year Trump stripped away collective bargaining rights from federal workers at the VA, TSA, & more.
For months, we fought to restore those union rights with the Protecting America’s Workforce Act. (1/2)
For months, we fought to restore those union rights with the Protecting America’s Workforce Act. (1/2)
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Labor Leaders Blast DHS Chief Noem's Union-Busting Attack on TSA Workers www.commondreams.org/news/tsa-union
Labor Leaders Blast DHS Chief Noem's Union-Busting Attack on TSA Workers | Common Dreams
The Transportation Security Administration revived Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's effort to tear up TSA workers' collective bargaining agreement. Their union vowed to fight back.
www.commondreams.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Labor Leaders Blast DHS Chief Noem's Union-Busting Attack on TSA Workers www.commondreams.org/news/tsa-union
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Trump administration moves to nix TSA union contract — again
Trump administration moves to nix TSA union contract — again
A prior attempt was halted by a federal judge.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Trump administration moves to nix TSA union contract — again
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TSA officers organized for years to secure union contracts—and DHS is trying to rip them up before the holiday travel rush where officers will have to keep millions of Americans safe without a voice on the job.
This union-busting puts all of us at risk. https://bit.ly/3XWWMRs
This union-busting puts all of us at risk. https://bit.ly/3XWWMRs
TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screeners
The Transportation Security Administration is renewing efforts to end a collective bargaining agreement with airport screening officers.
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
TSA officers organized for years to secure union contracts—and DHS is trying to rip them up before the holiday travel rush where officers will have to keep millions of Americans safe without a voice on the job.
This union-busting puts all of us at risk. https://bit.ly/3XWWMRs
This union-busting puts all of us at risk. https://bit.ly/3XWWMRs
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www.commondreams.org/news/tsa-union
“Noem’s decision to rip up the union contract for 47,000 TSA officers is an illegal act of retaliatory union busting that should cause concern for every person who steps foot in an airport,” said the AFGE president.
“Noem’s decision to rip up the union contract for 47,000 TSA officers is an illegal act of retaliatory union busting that should cause concern for every person who steps foot in an airport,” said the AFGE president.
Labor Leaders Blast DHS Chief Noem's Union-Busting Attack on TSA Workers | Common Dreams
The Transportation Security Administration revived Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's effort to tear up TSA workers' collective bargaining agreement. Their union vowed to fight back.
www.commondreams.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:06 AM
www.commondreams.org/news/tsa-union
“Noem’s decision to rip up the union contract for 47,000 TSA officers is an illegal act of retaliatory union busting that should cause concern for every person who steps foot in an airport,” said the AFGE president.
“Noem’s decision to rip up the union contract for 47,000 TSA officers is an illegal act of retaliatory union busting that should cause concern for every person who steps foot in an airport,” said the AFGE president.
Ryan Coogler, alongside star Michael B. Jordan, as two of Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainers of the Year, recognizing their exceptional creative and cultural impact
December 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Ryan Coogler, alongside star Michael B. Jordan, as two of Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainers of the Year, recognizing their exceptional creative and cultural impact
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The 2025 NBA Cup is the New York Knicks' first trophy since their 1973 NBA Championship 🏆
December 17, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The 2025 NBA Cup is the New York Knicks' first trophy since their 1973 NBA Championship 🏆
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Barbara Rose Johns was only 16 when she led a walkout in 1951 to protest horrendous conditions at her segregated high school in Virginia.
Now her statue will replace Robert E. Lee’s at the U.S. Capitol. https://wapo.st/3N4yDpy
Now her statue will replace Robert E. Lee’s at the U.S. Capitol. https://wapo.st/3N4yDpy
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Barbara Rose Johns was only 16 when she led a walkout in 1951 to protest horrendous conditions at her segregated high school in Virginia.
Now her statue will replace Robert E. Lee’s at the U.S. Capitol. https://wapo.st/3N4yDpy
Now her statue will replace Robert E. Lee’s at the U.S. Capitol. https://wapo.st/3N4yDpy
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Breaking news: President Trump ordered a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, a dramatic escalation in his months-long pressure campaign against the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump announces ‘complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump also declared the government of President Nicolás Maduro a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Breaking news: President Trump ordered a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, a dramatic escalation in his months-long pressure campaign against the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
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One reason to look forward to 2026: 19 states enact minimum wage increases that will boost pay for over 8.3 million workers.
💵 For the first time, workers in a state with a $15/hr wage floor will outnumber those in states with the federal minimum of $7.25/hr—a poverty wage.
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💵 For the first time, workers in a state with a $15/hr wage floor will outnumber those in states with the federal minimum of $7.25/hr—a poverty wage.
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Over 8.3 million workers will benefit from minimum wage increases on January 1: Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages. Here’s where.
Nineteen states will increase their minimum wages on January 1, boosting earnings for more than 8.3 million workers by a total of $5 billion. In addition, 47 cities and counties will raise their minim...
www.epi.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
One reason to look forward to 2026: 19 states enact minimum wage increases that will boost pay for over 8.3 million workers.
💵 For the first time, workers in a state with a $15/hr wage floor will outnumber those in states with the federal minimum of $7.25/hr—a poverty wage.
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💵 For the first time, workers in a state with a $15/hr wage floor will outnumber those in states with the federal minimum of $7.25/hr—a poverty wage.
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In 2025, the federal minimum wage is officially a poverty wage ⚠️
In the US, no one can live with dignity on $7.25/hr.
But instead of raising the minimum wage, Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid & make it harder for workers to access basic needs programs like SNAP: www.epi.org/blog/the-fed...
In the US, no one can live with dignity on $7.25/hr.
But instead of raising the minimum wage, Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid & make it harder for workers to access basic needs programs like SNAP: www.epi.org/blog/the-fed...
The federal minimum wage is officially a poverty wage in 2025
In 2025, the federal minimum wage is officially a “poverty wage.” The annual earnings of a single adult working full-time, year-round at $7.25 an hour now fall below the poverty threshold of $15,650 (...
www.epi.org
April 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In 2025, the federal minimum wage is officially a poverty wage ⚠️
In the US, no one can live with dignity on $7.25/hr.
But instead of raising the minimum wage, Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid & make it harder for workers to access basic needs programs like SNAP: www.epi.org/blog/the-fed...
In the US, no one can live with dignity on $7.25/hr.
But instead of raising the minimum wage, Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid & make it harder for workers to access basic needs programs like SNAP: www.epi.org/blog/the-fed...
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A Washington Post investigation found U.S. Forest Service trails are deteriorating due to staff cuts under the Trump administration. https://wapo.st/3YxlZC4
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A Washington Post investigation found U.S. Forest Service trails are deteriorating due to staff cuts under the Trump administration. https://wapo.st/3YxlZC4
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This is wild!
You know the Vanity Fair article with Susie Wiles that everyone’s talking about?
Yeah. This is basically the audio version Narrated by Nicolle Wallace, and it’s not “taken out of context”. ☠️😭
You know the Vanity Fair article with Susie Wiles that everyone’s talking about?
Yeah. This is basically the audio version Narrated by Nicolle Wallace, and it’s not “taken out of context”. ☠️😭
December 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
This is wild!
You know the Vanity Fair article with Susie Wiles that everyone’s talking about?
Yeah. This is basically the audio version Narrated by Nicolle Wallace, and it’s not “taken out of context”. ☠️😭
You know the Vanity Fair article with Susie Wiles that everyone’s talking about?
Yeah. This is basically the audio version Narrated by Nicolle Wallace, and it’s not “taken out of context”. ☠️😭
New York Knicks celebrate with the NBA Cup 🥳🏆‼️🔥
December 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
New York Knicks celebrate with the NBA Cup 🥳🏆‼️🔥
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Read this. Then read it again.
December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Read this. Then read it again.
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Today, I reviewed some of the classified Epstein files.
They were disturbing & hard to review—but even harder for survivors to have experienced.
The DOJ must follow the law & release the files, with protections for survivors.
Our march towards healing, transparency, & accountability continues.
They were disturbing & hard to review—but even harder for survivors to have experienced.
The DOJ must follow the law & release the files, with protections for survivors.
Our march towards healing, transparency, & accountability continues.
December 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Today, I reviewed some of the classified Epstein files.
They were disturbing & hard to review—but even harder for survivors to have experienced.
The DOJ must follow the law & release the files, with protections for survivors.
Our march towards healing, transparency, & accountability continues.
They were disturbing & hard to review—but even harder for survivors to have experienced.
The DOJ must follow the law & release the files, with protections for survivors.
Our march towards healing, transparency, & accountability continues.
