Michael Piccorossi
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Digital at @kff.org. Formerly @pewresearch.org - Dad, Philly fan. I like cats ...
New from @kff.org - Understanding the Trump Administration’s Negotiated Drug Prices for Medicare
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Understanding the Trump Administration’s Negotiated Drug Prices for Medicare
While Republicans in Congress have largely opposed the IRA and Medicare drug price negotiation, President Trump appears to be embracing it. With this latest announcement, the Trump administration can ...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
New from @kff.org - Understanding the Trump Administration’s Negotiated Drug Prices for Medicare
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tonight is for jfk
November 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
tonight is for jfk
“Next year” is the new “in two weeks”
WELKER: Which parts of the economy do you believe have dipped into recession?
BESSENT: Clearly housing has been struggling. Interest rate sensitive sectors have been in a recession
WELKER: Is the entire country at risk of recession?
BESSENT: No. I am very confident about 2026.
BESSENT: Clearly housing has been struggling. Interest rate sensitive sectors have been in a recession
WELKER: Is the entire country at risk of recession?
BESSENT: No. I am very confident about 2026.
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“Next year” is the new “in two weeks”
Reposted by Michael Piccorossi
this morning's Fox & Friends featured commercials for Trump Watches *and* Trump-branded handguns. a level of presidential grifting that was unfathomable a decade ago.
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
this morning's Fox & Friends featured commercials for Trump Watches *and* Trump-branded handguns. a level of presidential grifting that was unfathomable a decade ago.
Despite Trump's protestations to the contrary, inflation has remained stubborn throughout in his second term, and is at about 3% on an annualized basis – right where it was when he took over. And the perception might be even worse. cnn.it/4o6uKNG
Analysis: Polls show Trump’s happy talk on inflation is falling flat | CNN Politics
The 2025 election two weeks ago crystallized how big a problem the economy and affordability appear to be for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Despite Trump's protestations to the contrary, inflation has remained stubborn throughout in his second term, and is at about 3% on an annualized basis – right where it was when he took over. And the perception might be even worse. cnn.it/4o6uKNG
From new @kff.org / @nytimes.com survey of immigrants: More than half (53%) of immigrants say they are not confident they or a family member would receive fair treatment by the U.S. legal system if they were to be arrested or detained on immigration-related charges. bit.ly/4igPfWP
KFF/New York Times 2025 Survey of Immigrants: Worries and Experiences Amid Increased Immigration Enforcement | KFF
Amid the Trump administration’s increased immigration enforcement efforts, one in five immigrants say they personally know someone who has been arrested, detained or deported since January. Four in…
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November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
From new @kff.org / @nytimes.com survey of immigrants: More than half (53%) of immigrants say they are not confident they or a family member would receive fair treatment by the U.S. legal system if they were to be arrested or detained on immigration-related charges. bit.ly/4igPfWP
In his ruling, Judge Fitzpatrick also pointed out that Halligan told grand jurors that they did not have to rely solely “on the record before them” to return an indictment against Mr. Comey, but “could be assured the government had more evidence that would be presented at trial.” nyti.ms/4raxm00
Judge Says Justice Dept. May Have Committed Misconduct in Comey Case
The magistrate judge raised the question of whether “government misconduct” in the case might require dismissing the charges against the former F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, altogether.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
In his ruling, Judge Fitzpatrick also pointed out that Halligan told grand jurors that they did not have to rely solely “on the record before them” to return an indictment against Mr. Comey, but “could be assured the government had more evidence that would be presented at trial.” nyti.ms/4raxm00
As mangled bodies have begun washing up on the beaches of Trinidad and Tobago after Trump/Hegseth extrajudicial airstrikes, the family of Colombian fisherman killed in one of the strikes seeks justice
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Family of Fisherman Killed in U.S. Military Strike Says It Wants Justice
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November 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
As mangled bodies have begun washing up on the beaches of Trinidad and Tobago after Trump/Hegseth extrajudicial airstrikes, the family of Colombian fisherman killed in one of the strikes seeks justice
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Dan Haskett animation from Sesame Street: Let's Discuss This (1988)
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Dan Haskett animation from Sesame Street: Let's Discuss This (1988)
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A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.
a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
ALT: a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
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November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.
Thune and G.O.P. reject Democrats offer to protect ACA subsidies and reopen government www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Democrats Scale Back Shutdown Demands, but G.O.P. Digs In
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November 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Thune and G.O.P. reject Democrats offer to protect ACA subsidies and reopen government www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
The meatiest factual dispute concerned whether the salami sub – also sometimes referred to as a “hoagie” – had “exploded” on the CBP agent’s uniform.
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Jury finds D.C. ‘sandwich guy’ not guilty of assaulting officer
Sean C. Dunn admitted he flung the hoagie at a federal agent. His attorneys called it a “harmless gesture” of protest as Trump commandeered D.C. police.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The meatiest factual dispute concerned whether the salami sub – also sometimes referred to as a “hoagie” – had “exploded” on the CBP agent’s uniform.
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He's a busy guy.
Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
He's a busy guy.
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I don't want AI. I want to stop filling out my entire medical history every time I go to the same doctor
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I don't want AI. I want to stop filling out my entire medical history every time I go to the same doctor
As death toll from Trump’s extrajudicial bombings rises, administration says War Powers Law does not apply www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/u...
War Powers Law Does Not Apply to Trump’s Boat Strikes, Administration Says
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November 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
As death toll from Trump’s extrajudicial bombings rises, administration says War Powers Law does not apply www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/u...
What a game … What a series …
November 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
What a game … What a series …
This @kff.org calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the credits. The projected premium increases are estimated based on family income, zip code, size, ages, and newly released 2026 ACA Marketplace premiums. bit.ly/4hwCTt8
How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire?| KFF
The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the…
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October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This @kff.org calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the credits. The projected premium increases are estimated based on family income, zip code, size, ages, and newly released 2026 ACA Marketplace premiums. bit.ly/4hwCTt8
October 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
As Republican congress allows ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits to expire, data from KFF show more than 3-in-4 ACA Marketplace enrollees live in states that Trump won in 2024 election www.kff.org/quick-take/m...
More Than 3 in 4 ACA Marketplace Enrollees Live in States Won by President Trump in 2024
As Democrats push for an extension of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, new data from KFF show the extent to which states won by Trump in 2024 have come to rely on the ACA Marketplaces and the t...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
As Republican congress allows ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits to expire, data from KFF show more than 3-in-4 ACA Marketplace enrollees live in states that Trump won in 2024 election www.kff.org/quick-take/m...
"Paris prosecutor's office reports that there is no indication that any puppets were involved ..."
Louvre heist: Suspects arrested over theft of jewels, prosecutor says
Four thieves broke into the world's most-visited museum in broad daylight, stealing eight items worth €88m (£76m; $102m).
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October 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"Paris prosecutor's office reports that there is no indication that any puppets were involved ..."
With fed shutdown entering its 4th week spurred by stalemate over cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans who get insurance via the #ACA, over 154 million people with coverage through their employer also face steep price hikes — and the situation is likely to get worse. bit.ly/4ncpgAB
A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K - KFF Health News
KFF data shows that 2025 marked the first time in two decades that the annual cost of covering a family of four rose by 6% or more for three consecutive years.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
With fed shutdown entering its 4th week spurred by stalemate over cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans who get insurance via the #ACA, over 154 million people with coverage through their employer also face steep price hikes — and the situation is likely to get worse. bit.ly/4ncpgAB
“The government’s paying absolutely nothing and the military is very much involved”
Trump waves around renderings of his new ballroom, which appears to be entirely gold
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
“The government’s paying absolutely nothing and the military is very much involved”
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If given the chance, I'd lose my legs all over again to serve in our great military.
The leader of your party is a five-time draft dodger who has fired more Veterans than any other president in our history.
Square that circle then tell me who really hates our military.
The leader of your party is a five-time draft dodger who has fired more Veterans than any other president in our history.
Square that circle then tell me who really hates our military.
October 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
If given the chance, I'd lose my legs all over again to serve in our great military.
The leader of your party is a five-time draft dodger who has fired more Veterans than any other president in our history.
Square that circle then tell me who really hates our military.
The leader of your party is a five-time draft dodger who has fired more Veterans than any other president in our history.
Square that circle then tell me who really hates our military.
Trump and Hegseth expanded its campaign of summarily killing people aboard boats suspected of smuggling drugs to a new geographic theater, attacking a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean for the first time.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Trump and Hegseth expanded its campaign of summarily killing people aboard boats suspected of smuggling drugs to a new geographic theater, attacking a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean for the first time.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
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