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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 2d

To avoid swearing in a duly elected Democratic House member who will force a vote to release the Epstein files, the House is in recess indefinitely

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 2d

Qatar gave Trump the luxury 747 that he wanted and now we are LETTING THEM BUILD A MILITARY BASE ON US SOIL

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 2d

Trump has less than 40% approval and Republicans have convinced themselves you need to pay people to protest his policies

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Sen. Roger Marshall: "October 18 is when the protest gets here. This will be a Soros paid-for protest for his professional protesters. The agitators show up. We'll have to get the National Guard out. Hopefully it will be peaceful. I doubt it."

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 2d

Counterpoint: Protest is patriotic

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 3d

I'll be speaking LIVE with @karenattiah.bsky.social at 1 PM Eastern about the state of free speech in America. Join us!

(If you have questions for Karen, let me know in the replies)

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Starting Oct 9 at 1:00 PM EDT

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 3d

Never forget.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 4d

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 4d

6. After Trump took office, Paulson continued to provide financial support to Trump’s political priorities. In June, for example, Paulson donated $250,000 to MAGA KY, a super PAC targeting Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY), a Trump antagonist who is trying to release the Epstein files.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 4d

5. The entire value of Trilogy Metals is tied to the Ambler Mining District project because it has no other business ventures. The mine is projected to produce minerals worth up to $7 billion.

Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire

On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s…

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 4d

4. After Trump's announcement, the share price of Trilogy Metals increased from about $2 to $7. The value of Paulson's shares increased from $30 million to $100 million.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 4d

3. Two companies will operate the mine: South32 Limited, an Australian company, and Trilogy Metals, based in Canada.

Paulson owns 14,326,996 shares of Trilogy Metals, about 8.7% of the company.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 4d

2. Trump announced that he was approving a 211-mile road through the Alaskan wilderness that will allow for the mining of copper and other minerals.

The project was rejected under Biden due to its impact on wildlife and Alaska Natives.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 4d

1. On Monday, Trump delivered a $70 million windfall to his billionaire buddy, John Paulson.

Paulson hosted the biggest fundraiser of Trump's 2024 campaign, raising over $50 million.

This week, Trump returned the favor.

Follow along for details.

Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire

On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s…

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5d

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5d

5. Many other examples of The Free Press twisting facts and data in today's Popular Information.

The devolution of CBS News

A network once revered for fact-based reporting is embracing right-wing pseudo-journalism

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5d

4. The Free Press, however, was interested in promoting the story that Starmer covered up the crimes because the perpetrators were Muslim. It fits into the narrative of political correctness run amok, even if it wasn't actually true.

The devolution of CBS News

A network once revered for fact-based reporting is embracing right-wing pseudo-journalism

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5d

3. Far from participating in a cover-up, Starmer successfully prosecuted crimes related to the "grooming gang" scandal. His work on this issue was praised in a 2013 parliamentary report produced by the conservative government.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5d

2. The Free Press, Weiss' publication which was acquired by CBS for $150 million, published an article accusing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of "complicity" in a "cover-up of a serial rape scandal." They credit Elon Musk for exposing the scandal. But the story is BS.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5d

1. CBS, once one of America's most trusted sources for news, has hired anti-woke crusader Bari Weiss as its Editor-in-Chief

With Weiss, CBS is embracing someone who talks a lot about honesty but has a history of distorting the truth to conform to her right-wing ideological agenda.

Let's review.

The devolution of CBS News

A network once revered for fact-based reporting is embracing right-wing pseudo-journalism

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 6d

9. For more accountability journalism, subscribe to Popular Information.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 6d

8. Rafie Ollah Shouhed, a 79-year-old citizen who owns a car wash in the LA area, was detained on September 9 during an ICE raid. A video of the incident shows ICE agents tackling Shouhed. He was then detained for 12 hours and denied medical treatment.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 6d

7. On June 8, Cary Lopez Alvarado, a U.S. citizen, was detained when she was nine months pregnant.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 6d

6. On June 12, Javier Ramirez, a citizen born in San Bernardino, California, was detained by federal agents at a Southern California tow yard.

Ramirez was held in a federal detention facility for five days before being released.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 6d

5. On June 24, Andrea Velez, a U.S. citizen, was “swept up in an immigration raid on her way to work“ in Los Angeles.

Velez “spent two nights in jail before facing a felony charge for obstructing an officer, a charge the Justice Department dropped two weeks later.”

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 6d

4. On May 21, Leo Garcia Venegas, “an American citizen and construction worker in south Alabama,” was laying a foundation at a private construction site when federal agents jumped a fence and tackled him.

After presenting “his Alabama-issued REAL ID” the agents rejected it as a fake.

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