Shevawn Weber
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NEW: Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is telling WBD shareholders that it has a smoother path to regulatory approval than does Netflix.
www.axios.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
NEW: Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Filing: Paramount's outside partners for its WBD bid include Saudi Arabia's PIF, Abu Dhabi's L'imad, Qatar Investment Authority, and Jared Kushner's Affinity (Sara Fischer/Axios)
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December 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Filing: Paramount's outside partners for its WBD bid include Saudi Arabia's PIF, Abu Dhabi's L'imad, Qatar Investment Authority, and Jared Kushner's Affinity (Sara Fischer/Axios)
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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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Noem is on “very thin ice,” a White House official told MS NOW, adding she will likely be replaced early next year. The White House official added that Stephen Miller, President Trump’s deputy chief of staff, is leading the charge to remove Noem.
www.ms.now/news/trump-n...
www.ms.now/news/trump-n...
Trump weighing Noem’s ouster at Homeland Security
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is on “very thin ice,” a White House official told MS NOW.
www.ms.now
December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Noem is on “very thin ice,” a White House official told MS NOW, adding she will likely be replaced early next year. The White House official added that Stephen Miller, President Trump’s deputy chief of staff, is leading the charge to remove Noem.
www.ms.now/news/trump-n...
www.ms.now/news/trump-n...
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First take out of court: The Court is almost certain to overturn Humphrey’s Executor, over the objections of an invigorated liberal bench.
The main question is how the conservatives get to five votes for their reasoning — and how expansive the scope will be.
More to come: www.lawdork.com
The main question is how the conservatives get to five votes for their reasoning — and how expansive the scope will be.
More to come: www.lawdork.com
Off to the Supreme Court for today’s big arguments over Humphrey’s Executor and the president’s firing powers. A full report at Law Dork to come later. Sign up here: www.lawdork.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
First take out of court: The Court is almost certain to overturn Humphrey’s Executor, over the objections of an invigorated liberal bench.
The main question is how the conservatives get to five votes for their reasoning — and how expansive the scope will be.
More to come: www.lawdork.com
The main question is how the conservatives get to five votes for their reasoning — and how expansive the scope will be.
More to come: www.lawdork.com
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The Justice Department has started calling Immigration Judges “Deportation Judges.” I explain why this matters. youtube.com/shorts/02a1y...
DOJ renames Immigration Judges: “Deportation Judges”
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
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December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Justice Department has started calling Immigration Judges “Deportation Judges.” I explain why this matters. youtube.com/shorts/02a1y...
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LGBTQ+ inmates are over six times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the general prison population. The reckless and inhumane decision to end LGBTQ protections in prisons will immediately put people in danger.
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
www.npr.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
LGBTQ+ inmates are over six times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the general prison population. The reckless and inhumane decision to end LGBTQ protections in prisons will immediately put people in danger.
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In this thread 🧵, Steve is live-posting today’s big SCOTUS argument in the case where the Trump administration is seeking to overturn Humphrey's Executor.
The lawyers today:
John Sauer, the solicitor general, arguing for Trump
Amit Agarwal, a former Alito clerk, arguing for Slaughter
John Sauer, the solicitor general, arguing for Trump
Amit Agarwal, a former Alito clerk, arguing for Slaughter
December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In this thread 🧵, Steve is live-posting today’s big SCOTUS argument in the case where the Trump administration is seeking to overturn Humphrey's Executor.
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Ukraine's Centre for Nat Resistance: Russia is set to deport Ukrainians from the occupied territories to Siberia, presenting it as an “industrial and economic project”.
This is a repeat of Soviet-era schemes designed to deport entire communities, including Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians, and Chechens.
This is a repeat of Soviet-era schemes designed to deport entire communities, including Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians, and Chechens.
December 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ukraine's Centre for Nat Resistance: Russia is set to deport Ukrainians from the occupied territories to Siberia, presenting it as an “industrial and economic project”.
This is a repeat of Soviet-era schemes designed to deport entire communities, including Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians, and Chechens.
This is a repeat of Soviet-era schemes designed to deport entire communities, including Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians, and Chechens.
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ALERT: "A reasonable person wouldn’t think a sandwich is a weapon"
"It was kind of ridiculous"
Jurors who acquitted "sandwich guy" speak with CBS News
Just filed ====>
www.cbsnews.com/news/sandwic...
"It was kind of ridiculous"
Jurors who acquitted "sandwich guy" speak with CBS News
Just filed ====>
www.cbsnews.com/news/sandwic...
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations in his trial in Washington, D.C.
Sean Dunn, who threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer in downtown D.C. in July was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault in November.
www.cbsnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:28 AM
ALERT: "A reasonable person wouldn’t think a sandwich is a weapon"
"It was kind of ridiculous"
Jurors who acquitted "sandwich guy" speak with CBS News
Just filed ====>
www.cbsnews.com/news/sandwic...
"It was kind of ridiculous"
Jurors who acquitted "sandwich guy" speak with CBS News
Just filed ====>
www.cbsnews.com/news/sandwic...
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🚨 Donald Trump is considering removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replacing her with soon-to-be former governor Glenn Youngkin
Trump Weighs Moving on From Noem
The DHS secretary has overseen the president’s most controversial domestic initiative. But her future is increasingly in doubt.
www.thebulwark.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
🚨 Donald Trump is considering removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replacing her with soon-to-be former governor Glenn Youngkin
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That’s what NYT decided to focus on today
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
That’s what NYT decided to focus on today
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Trump rages that Henry Cuellar didn’t pay him back for a pardon by switching parties, blasting Cuellar for a “lack of LOYALTY.”
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
December 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Trump rages that Henry Cuellar didn’t pay him back for a pardon by switching parties, blasting Cuellar for a “lack of LOYALTY.”
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
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If it's Saturday, it's True Crime Night! Join me live on Substack at 8:30 pm ET. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: If it's Saturday, it's True Crime Night!
Starting Dec 6 at 8:30 PM EST
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If it's Saturday, it's True Crime Night! Join me live on Substack at 8:30 pm ET. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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Republicans want to slash programs across the government and make sure there’s no way for future administrations to fund them.
That means programs like Medicare and Social Security would be on the chopping block.
That means programs like Medicare and Social Security would be on the chopping block.
December 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Republicans want to slash programs across the government and make sure there’s no way for future administrations to fund them.
That means programs like Medicare and Social Security would be on the chopping block.
That means programs like Medicare and Social Security would be on the chopping block.
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The US State Department is instructing its staff to deny visas to those engaged in activities like combatting misinformation, disinformation or false narratives, fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, and trust and safety.
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
www.npr.org
December 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The US State Department is instructing its staff to deny visas to those engaged in activities like combatting misinformation, disinformation or false narratives, fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, and trust and safety.
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
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Spent some time this week volunteering with my team at the @fooddepository.bsky.social.
This holiday season and beyond, we’re making sure that all of us in Illinois can thrive. If you have the opportunity, get out and volunteer — we’re all in this together.
This holiday season and beyond, we’re making sure that all of us in Illinois can thrive. If you have the opportunity, get out and volunteer — we’re all in this together.
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Spent some time this week volunteering with my team at the @fooddepository.bsky.social.
This holiday season and beyond, we’re making sure that all of us in Illinois can thrive. If you have the opportunity, get out and volunteer — we’re all in this together.
This holiday season and beyond, we’re making sure that all of us in Illinois can thrive. If you have the opportunity, get out and volunteer — we’re all in this together.
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Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
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Remember that TWO federal judges refused to release Epstein grand jury materials because there was so little there not already public it was of no value.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge grants DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury records
The judge's order will further expand the already voluminous amount of Epstein-related documents expected to be made public in coming weeks.
www.politico.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Remember that TWO federal judges refused to release Epstein grand jury materials because there was so little there not already public it was of no value.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Chart du jour:
With an increasingly hostile environment in the U.S., a growing number of Chinese scientists working at American companies or institutions are returning home or moving to third countries.
With an increasingly hostile environment in the U.S., a growing number of Chinese scientists working at American companies or institutions are returning home or moving to third countries.
December 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Chart du jour:
With an increasingly hostile environment in the U.S., a growing number of Chinese scientists working at American companies or institutions are returning home or moving to third countries.
With an increasingly hostile environment in the U.S., a growing number of Chinese scientists working at American companies or institutions are returning home or moving to third countries.
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If Virginia Democrats follow through with a new 10-1 congressional map and a couple of other Dem states make small changes, Trump's gambit to rig the 2026 maps will be remembered as an epic blunder.
December 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If Virginia Democrats follow through with a new 10-1 congressional map and a couple of other Dem states make small changes, Trump's gambit to rig the 2026 maps will be remembered as an epic blunder.
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It doesn’t have to be like this…
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
I Blame You
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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December 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It doesn’t have to be like this…
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
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Here are the declarations of Secy Noem, DHS GC Mazzara, and DOJ DAG Todd Blanche on their decision not to follow Judge Boasberg's orders to halt surrender of Venezuelans into foreign custody on 3/15-16/25.
December 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Here are the declarations of Secy Noem, DHS GC Mazzara, and DOJ DAG Todd Blanche on their decision not to follow Judge Boasberg's orders to halt surrender of Venezuelans into foreign custody on 3/15-16/25.