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Release the Trump-MBS Call About Khashoggi? talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/relea...
Release the Trump-MBS Call About Khashoggi?
Yesterday President Trump met in the Oval Office with Saudi Arabia’s de...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Release the Trump-MBS Call About Khashoggi? talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/relea...
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Trump illegally shifted around funds to pay salaries in the military, while refusing to spend a contingency fund specifically set aside by law to pay SNAP food subsidies.
Trump's Pardon Power Abuse Reaches New Heights as He Moves from Pardoning Individuals Engaged in Election Theft to Preemptive Mass Pardons: An Executive Watch Roundup
Our mid-November selection of the president's latest and greatest assaults on the rule of law
www.theunpopulist.net
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump illegally shifted around funds to pay salaries in the military, while refusing to spend a contingency fund specifically set aside by law to pay SNAP food subsidies.
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The unraveling of USAID was deliberate. Paul Martin sounded an alarm about nearly half a billion dollars in food aid, and he lost his post for it. That choice weakened the country’s own safeguards and its standing overseas. A government committed to democratic practice protects its overseers.
Democracy Works: The dismantling of USAID and the death of government oversight
Former NASA and USAID Inspector General Paul Martin joins us to recount the chaotic end to his decades-long career in public service and discuss the role that oversight plays in American democracy.
radio.wpsu.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The unraveling of USAID was deliberate. Paul Martin sounded an alarm about nearly half a billion dollars in food aid, and he lost his post for it. That choice weakened the country’s own safeguards and its standing overseas. A government committed to democratic practice protects its overseers.
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Somebody who isn't a real US attorney has been proceeding against somebody in federal court with a faked indictment.
In a sane system, Halligan would be going to prison.
In a sane system, Halligan would be going to prison.
Sure. "The Grand Jury did not see the operative indictment" is the kind of fuckup where lawyers literally don't actually know what happens next because it SO fundamental a thing that it is LITERALLY possible nobody had even thought of this as a thing that could happen.
Translate for us non-law-talkers...?
November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Somebody who isn't a real US attorney has been proceeding against somebody in federal court with a faked indictment.
In a sane system, Halligan would be going to prison.
In a sane system, Halligan would be going to prison.
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This is the law. Passed down from our Founding Fathers, to ensure our military upholds its oath to the Constitution — not a king. Given Stephen Miller is directing much of a military policy, he should buff up on the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
November 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This is the law. Passed down from our Founding Fathers, to ensure our military upholds its oath to the Constitution — not a king. Given Stephen Miller is directing much of a military policy, he should buff up on the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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"TERRIBLE THINGS ARE HAPPENING OUTSIDE. AT ANYTIME OF NIGHT AND DAY POOR HELPLESS PEOPLE ARE BEING DRAGGED OUT OF THEIR HOMES"
- ANNE FRANK, 01/13/1943
- ANNE FRANK, 01/13/1943
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"TERRIBLE THINGS ARE HAPPENING OUTSIDE. AT ANYTIME OF NIGHT AND DAY POOR HELPLESS PEOPLE ARE BEING DRAGGED OUT OF THEIR HOMES"
- ANNE FRANK, 01/13/1943
- ANNE FRANK, 01/13/1943
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Brooke Rollins shamelessly lies about grocery prices: "Almost everything else is coming down. Dairy, eggs, cheese, turkey for Thanksgiving next year."
November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Brooke Rollins shamelessly lies about grocery prices: "Almost everything else is coming down. Dairy, eggs, cheese, turkey for Thanksgiving next year."
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Under current law, ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of 2025.
Our updated calculator provides estimates of how much more people would pay in premiums in the ACA Marketplaces — both with and without the enhanced premium tax credits. https://on.kff.org/4olBSa4
Our updated calculator provides estimates of how much more people would pay in premiums in the ACA Marketplaces — both with and without the enhanced premium tax credits. https://on.kff.org/4olBSa4
Calculator: ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credit
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 credi...
www.kff.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Under current law, ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of 2025.
Our updated calculator provides estimates of how much more people would pay in premiums in the ACA Marketplaces — both with and without the enhanced premium tax credits. https://on.kff.org/4olBSa4
Our updated calculator provides estimates of how much more people would pay in premiums in the ACA Marketplaces — both with and without the enhanced premium tax credits. https://on.kff.org/4olBSa4
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This is pretty amazing. This guy just won a solid victory in Bucks County, PA, one of the most important swing counties in the country, by *explicitly and deliberately* making his race *all about* nationalizing ICE raids. Confirms the point about this now being a winning issue for Dems.
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This is pretty amazing. This guy just won a solid victory in Bucks County, PA, one of the most important swing counties in the country, by *explicitly and deliberately* making his race *all about* nationalizing ICE raids. Confirms the point about this now being a winning issue for Dems.
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In America, there should be equal opportunity for everyone and special privileges for no one. The Epstein scandal is a grotesque example of the rich & powerful getting away with crimes that shock the conscience of everyday Americans.
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
In America, there should be equal opportunity for everyone and special privileges for no one. The Epstein scandal is a grotesque example of the rich & powerful getting away with crimes that shock the conscience of everyday Americans.
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So much more to say about this bonkers hearing in the Comey case. We’ll discuss on @lawfaremedia.org live later today (details to come).
NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
So much more to say about this bonkers hearing in the Comey case. We’ll discuss on @lawfaremedia.org live later today (details to come).
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
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NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
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BREAKING: Prosecutors in the Comey case just told the judge that they’re under orders from the Deputy Attorney Generals’s office not to disclose whether career prosecutors wrote a memo recommending *against* indicting Comey prior to Halligan going to the grand jury.
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BREAKING: Prosecutors in the Comey case just told the judge that they’re under orders from the Deputy Attorney Generals’s office not to disclose whether career prosecutors wrote a memo recommending *against* indicting Comey prior to Halligan going to the grand jury.
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“Military” and “foreign policy” are not magic words that automatically get the government out of court, or give the president unlimited powers. Anthony Sanders on Trump's authoritarian power grab, and the Supreme Court's responsibility to reject it:
“Military” and “Foreign Policy” Are Not Magic Words to Give the Government Unrestrained Power
And the courts should make that clear.
www.thebulwark.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“Military” and “foreign policy” are not magic words that automatically get the government out of court, or give the president unlimited powers. Anthony Sanders on Trump's authoritarian power grab, and the Supreme Court's responsibility to reject it:
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Trump defending a known murderer for killing a journalist.
November 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Trump defending a known murderer for killing a journalist.
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Read @lmcgaughy.bsky.social's thread 👇
And in case you missed the original investigation, start here:
And in case you missed the original investigation, start here:
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Read @lmcgaughy.bsky.social's thread 👇
And in case you missed the original investigation, start here:
And in case you missed the original investigation, start here:
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NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
Airlines Will Shut Down Program That Sold Your Flights Records to Government
The move comes after intense pressure from lawmakers and 404 Media’s months-long reporting about the airline industry's data selling practices.
www.404media.co
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
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Who does this benefit other than the major airline CEOs?
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Who does this benefit other than the major airline CEOs?
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America’s Founders would be horrified by Congress’ shameless surrender of its power of the purse to the president.
@mollyereynolds.bsky.social
@mollyereynolds.bsky.social
Founders Would Be Horrified by Congress's Surrender of its Power of the Purse to POTUS
The shutdown is testimony to how a subservient legislature makes governance dysfunctional
www.theunpopulist.net
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
America’s Founders would be horrified by Congress’ shameless surrender of its power of the purse to the president.
@mollyereynolds.bsky.social
@mollyereynolds.bsky.social
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ACA marketplace premiums are going up an average of 26%. What enrollees will pay could go up an average of 114%.
How can both of those numbers be right?
How can both of those numbers be right?
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
ACA marketplace premiums are going up an average of 26%. What enrollees will pay could go up an average of 114%.
How can both of those numbers be right?
How can both of those numbers be right?
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U.S. grocery prices have hit a record high — the monthly cost for a family of four is now $1,030.
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
U.S. grocery prices have hit a record high — the monthly cost for a family of four is now $1,030.
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"The media outlets and tech platforms that settled with Trump chose to give him money because they *wanted* to. They could have fought and won, since Trump’s lawsuits (and his lawyering) are universally terrible."
CNN shows that when media orgs fight Trump, they win
Take this grift and shove it.
www.publicnotice.co
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"The media outlets and tech platforms that settled with Trump chose to give him money because they *wanted* to. They could have fought and won, since Trump’s lawsuits (and his lawyering) are universally terrible."
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We are doing our best not to dismember any more journalists with bone saws www.ft.com/content/dc11...
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We are doing our best not to dismember any more journalists with bone saws www.ft.com/content/dc11...