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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 5h

Americans lose health care and public services, and govermment investment in health, medicine and science slashed - but Trump's illiberal allies in Argentina get a bailout, with a good dose of speculation by his allies to boot I assume.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6h

The Trump administration confirmed that the U.S. bailed out Argentina.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had directly bought Argentine pesos in global currency markets in a bid to relieve pressure on the nation’s embattled President Javier Milei, a supporter of President Trump.

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms

The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8h

Breaking News: A judge restricted deploying troops in the Chicago area, saying the Trump administration accounts used to justify it were “simply unreliable.”

National Guard Live Updates: Federal Judge Restricts Troop Deployment in Chicago Area

The Trump administration’s attempts to justify a military presence were “simply unreliable,” the judge said. A federal appeals court is weighing a similar case regarding National Guard troops in Portland, Ore.

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Kori Schake @kschake.bsky.social · 8h

The precursor to the Insurrection Act, which President Washington invoked to call up militia during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, required concurrence of a Supreme Court Justice that an insurrection was occurring.

Ian Bassin @ianbassin.bsky.social · 8h

DOJ is basically arguing in Court that if the President "determines" that literal martians have landed from Mars and are attacking the United States, Trump can invoke any emergency power he wants and the judiciary can't question it.

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 9h

Comey and James should sue Trump personally for legal costs when all of this is said and done.

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 9h

The Trump regime is an affront of the rule of law and the principle that all are equal before the law. The darkest days of our country and being written, and how we al respond will determine if the republic survives. #disgrace #weareallatrisk

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 9h

Yet another reason I won’t set foot in Florida.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 10h

Floridians will be able to openly carry firearms while shopping at Publix, the largest supermarket chain in the state, the company said on Thursday. The announcement came after a state appeals court ruled that a Florida ban on people openly carrying firearms was unconstitutional.

Customers May Openly Carry Firearms in Florida’s Publix Stores, Company Says

The supermarket chain said it was complying with state law, including a ruling last month that overturned a ban on openly carrying firearms.

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 9h

Trade Volpe to the Marlins. For peanuts

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 11h

This is Gestapo level SS fascism.

Patrick De Klotz @patdeklotz.bsky.social · 1d

American citizen, read this. www.koin.com/news/portlan...

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Patrick De Klotz @patdeklotz.bsky.social · 1d

American citizen, read this. www.koin.com/news/portlan...

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 14h

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Opinion | Yes, Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

His Gaza agreement, though still fragile, adds to an unprecedented peacemaking record.

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 15h

You had me at @mattkorda.bsky.social

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 15h

Can we talk about how Labubus are just a straight rip off of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak?

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 15h

Cool. Do KAL next.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 16h

Breaking News: President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia’s responsibility for the downing of an Azerbaijani jet late last year that killed 38 people.

10 Months Later, Russia Admits Deadly Downing of Azerbaijani Plane

President Vladimir Putin’s rare acknowledgment of a Russian military mistake came as relations have deteriorated between the two former Soviet states.

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Andrey Baklitskiy @baklitskiy.bsky.social · 18h

As we are entering the period of another nuclear arms race, it is important to understand the risks that increase in nuclear arsenals bring with it. Here’s our contribution to the discussion:

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 23h

When nations race to expand their nuclear arsenals, what are the real costs?

UNIDIR’s latest report shows that beyond budgets, the costs are strategic, humanitarian and institutional – and they’re rising fast.

📘 Read the full report: unidir.org/NuclearRace

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 18h

Thank Trump and Elon and RFK Jr.

NPR @npr.org · 19h

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down. n.pr/3KIfcSn

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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The Center for a New American Security @cnas.bsky.social · 20h

"Following the law of armed conflict is not a burden on warriors; it is the very expression of their warrior ethos. It is what separates professional soldiers, airmen, and sailors from criminals."

Former CNO Admiral John Richardson (Ret.)

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 20h

Nothing to see here, just Trump going for his second “yearly” checkup this year.

Anyone ready to admit that something is wrong with POTUS yet?

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 19h

FYI MAGA Evangelicals.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 19h

Pope Leo XIV placed the poor at the center of the Christian message in his first major document, which was released on Thursday, urging people to defend and protect the most vulnerable as Jesus did while carrying out acts of charity like almsgiving.

Pope Leo Calls on Christians to Care for the Poor in His First Teaching

The message signaled a continuation of one of the priorities of his predecessor, Francis.

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 19h

Obama was Harvard Law. Biden was Chair of Senate Judiciary Committee. Trump is a convicted felon. So they all have legal experience. Just different kinds of experience.

WIRED @wired.com · 21h

US president Donald Trump appeared confused by a question over the possible suspension of habeas corpus, during an “antifa roundtable” event at the White House attended by conservative influencers.

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Hans Kristensen @nukestrat.bsky.social · 19h

Well-deserved “genius award” awarded by @macfound to @sebphilippe.bsky.social for his work on exposing past harms and potential future risks from building, testing, and storing launch-ready nuclear weapons. www.macfound.org/fellows/clas... Congratulations!🥇

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Exposing past harms and potential risks from building, testing, and storing launch-ready nuclear weapons.

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 1d

Caption contest. Wrong answers only.

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 1d

Once a content thief, always a content thief www.theverge.com/news/674366/...

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson said earlier today the House won't hold a standalone vote to protect military pay amid the shutdown, calling it a "show vote."

“It is insane not to pay our troops,” says Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.). “Some are in high-risk missions. You want them thinking about whether they can get paid?”

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Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 1d

What could possibly go wrong?

Jon B. Wolfsthal 🤯 @jonatomic.bsky.social · 1d

HE DOES NOT EVEN FILE TPS REPORTS

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