SSimms
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“FBI Director Kash Patel granted waivers to Deputy Director Dan Bongino and two other newly hired senior FBI staff members, exempting them from passing polygraph exams normally required to gain access to America’s most sensitive classified information…”
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FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
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November 16, 2025 at 4:58 AM
“FBI Director Kash Patel granted waivers to Deputy Director Dan Bongino and two other newly hired senior FBI staff members, exempting them from passing polygraph exams normally required to gain access to America’s most sensitive classified information…”
www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
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“Following the arrival of the U.S. Border Patrol in Charlotte Saturday morning, hundreds of protesters gathered at First Ward Park in the afternoon and marched through uptown, delivering a clear message to federal agents: ‘Get out’...”
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People gather in uptown to protest Border Patrol arrests in Charlotte
Community leaders and immigrant families protested federal agents’ presence in Charlotte as agents drove around the city taking people.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:02 AM
“Following the arrival of the U.S. Border Patrol in Charlotte Saturday morning, hundreds of protesters gathered at First Ward Park in the afternoon and marched through uptown, delivering a clear message to federal agents: ‘Get out’...”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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November 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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"Jeffries concluded, 'Pulte knows what he is doing is lawless... Accountability is coming. The statute of limitations is five years. Every single corrupt sycophant, including Bill Pulte, who continues to disgrace the law will have to answer for their actions'...”
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Hakeem Jeffries sends a provocative shot across FHFA chief Bill Pulte’s bow
The House Democratic leader referred to Pulte as “a malignant hack” and a “corrupt sycophant” who might be held criminally liable for his recent actions.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"Jeffries concluded, 'Pulte knows what he is doing is lawless... Accountability is coming. The statute of limitations is five years. Every single corrupt sycophant, including Bill Pulte, who continues to disgrace the law will have to answer for their actions'...”
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NYT: In Pulpits and Pews, Catholic Churches Urge Compassion for Immigrants
By Mark Bonamo, Dave Philipps and Pooja Salhotra
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In Pulpits and Pews, Catholic Churches Urge Compassion for Immigrants
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November 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
NYT: In Pulpits and Pews, Catholic Churches Urge Compassion for Immigrants
By Mark Bonamo, Dave Philipps and Pooja Salhotra
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"She began to record the agents as they spoke to the landscaper in Spanish. After the agents noticed her phone, they got back in their vehicles and drove away..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/u...
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U.S. Border Patrol Launches Operation in Charlotte
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
"She began to record the agents as they spoke to the landscaper in Spanish. After the agents noticed her phone, they got back in their vehicles and drove away..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/u...
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Right, and besides, I saw coverage when she initially ran—her campaign signs just had her colorful last name; I don’t get why everyone started participating in the three name thing. They clearly want to mimic the wattage & punch of AOC, even JFK, I don’t understand why people play along w/the buzz.
November 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Right, and besides, I saw coverage when she initially ran—her campaign signs just had her colorful last name; I don’t get why everyone started participating in the three name thing. They clearly want to mimic the wattage & punch of AOC, even JFK, I don’t understand why people play along w/the buzz.
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Gotta love how Jon Karl and ABC News had this graphic ready to go *the very moment* that Hassett rolled out his Walmart anecdote.
November 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Gotta love how Jon Karl and ABC News had this graphic ready to go *the very moment* that Hassett rolled out his Walmart anecdote.
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KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
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The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win you are still a rat.
--Lily Tomlin
--Lily Tomlin
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win you are still a rat.
--Lily Tomlin
--Lily Tomlin
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Bless The American Bishops speaking out against ICE.
November 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Bless The American Bishops speaking out against ICE.
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Fern gully green
Ferns in the Appalachian mountains.
#coloraday #greensat #eastcoastkin #ferns #forest #photography
Ferns in the Appalachian mountains.
#coloraday #greensat #eastcoastkin #ferns #forest #photography
November 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Fern gully green
Ferns in the Appalachian mountains.
#coloraday #greensat #eastcoastkin #ferns #forest #photography
Ferns in the Appalachian mountains.
#coloraday #greensat #eastcoastkin #ferns #forest #photography
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Major US cities are experiencing outbreaks of violence caused by armed gang members. These thugs are masked and dangerous. They attack and kidnap people off the streets and at their places of work. The group should be designated as a domestic terrorist organization. They call themselves ICE.
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Major US cities are experiencing outbreaks of violence caused by armed gang members. These thugs are masked and dangerous. They attack and kidnap people off the streets and at their places of work. The group should be designated as a domestic terrorist organization. They call themselves ICE.
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#knitsky it's a much prettier glacial blue but wanted to show the cable relief. So no light. Starting the collar. Then sleeves to make. Although it's a 70s "skinny rib" I've made it larger and the silk & bamboo mix will stop it pulling in as much. Srsly the patons pattern had 2 sizes equiv to 10 12
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
#knitsky it's a much prettier glacial blue but wanted to show the cable relief. So no light. Starting the collar. Then sleeves to make. Although it's a 70s "skinny rib" I've made it larger and the silk & bamboo mix will stop it pulling in as much. Srsly the patons pattern had 2 sizes equiv to 10 12
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Acton: I’m running against a guy, Vivek Ramaswamy, who has said that people are struggling in Ohio because they’re lazy, they’re mediocre, they’re not working hard enough. And I can absolutely tell you that is not the Ohioans I know or see. I think he’s completely out of touch.
November 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Acton: I’m running against a guy, Vivek Ramaswamy, who has said that people are struggling in Ohio because they’re lazy, they’re mediocre, they’re not working hard enough. And I can absolutely tell you that is not the Ohioans I know or see. I think he’s completely out of touch.
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We are very focused on how Epstein can't spell (chooses not to spell?) and perhaps we need to extend the conversation to include our reading (choose not to read?) problems ;)
November 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
We are very focused on how Epstein can't spell (chooses not to spell?) and perhaps we need to extend the conversation to include our reading (choose not to read?) problems ;)