Brandon McGuire
@brandonmcguire.bsky.social
I use to be cool
Fort Worth
E Pluribus Unum
Fort Worth
E Pluribus Unum
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i'm trying not to constantly post about it but all the shit about epstein is boiling my head cos it's not actually news. the media has completely failed in their role to make it clear the news here is the authorities were fully aware of both epstein and his network.
December 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
i'm trying not to constantly post about it but all the shit about epstein is boiling my head cos it's not actually news. the media has completely failed in their role to make it clear the news here is the authorities were fully aware of both epstein and his network.
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Just as he did in the private sector, Donald Trump is slapping his name and face on everything he can—but the difference is that America’s institutions don’t belong to him, @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily:
The United States of Donald Trump
Donald Trump is slapping his name and face on everything he can, but America’s institutions don’t belong to him.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Just as he did in the private sector, Donald Trump is slapping his name and face on everything he can—but the difference is that America’s institutions don’t belong to him, @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily:
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Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally.
Just like it’s still the department of defense
Just like it’s still the department of defense
December 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally.
Just like it’s still the department of defense
Just like it’s still the department of defense
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“It was not unanimous. I was muted and not allowed to speak.” 🤔
December 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“It was not unanimous. I was muted and not allowed to speak.” 🤔
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Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances:
“I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
(Published October w/ @newyorker.com)
“I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
(Published October w/ @newyorker.com)
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
www.propublica.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances:
“I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
(Published October w/ @newyorker.com)
“I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
(Published October w/ @newyorker.com)
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As Americans mourn Rob Reiner, the president mocked his death, John Dickerson argues: “In moments when the country looks up for orientation, Trump does not steady the room. He destabilizes it.”
The Dead Are Not Off-Limits for Trump
The country mourned a beloved filmmaker. Trump’s first instinct was to desecrate.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
As Americans mourn Rob Reiner, the president mocked his death, John Dickerson argues: “In moments when the country looks up for orientation, Trump does not steady the room. He destabilizes it.”
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Release the Epstein files.
December 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Release the Epstein files.
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The DOJ once considered crimes involving a breach of public trust "to be among the most serious offenses on the books"—but now Trump is "reshaping the American system of governance to make room for graft," the former pardon attorney Liz Oyer argues.
Trump Is Using a Sacred Power for Depraved Purposes
The president’s pardons encourage public officials to place personal interests ahead of the interests of the people.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The DOJ once considered crimes involving a breach of public trust "to be among the most serious offenses on the books"—but now Trump is "reshaping the American system of governance to make room for graft," the former pardon attorney Liz Oyer argues.
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The group, which called itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, on Sunday announced the removal of the president and all state institutions. n.pr/4oCWhXu
Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin
The group, which called itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, on Sunday announced the removal of the president and all state institutions.
n.pr
December 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The group, which called itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, on Sunday announced the removal of the president and all state institutions. n.pr/4oCWhXu
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A small, highly anticipated study shows a glimmer of hope in the long effort to control HIV without medication and search for a cure for a virus that attacks immune cells.
Small study shows a promising path toward HIV cure
Antiretroviral drugs that prevent HIV and keep it in check have been transformative, but a cure has been a long sought goal.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A small, highly anticipated study shows a glimmer of hope in the long effort to control HIV without medication and search for a cure for a virus that attacks immune cells.
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Why didn’t Trump order flags to be flown at half staff for National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom like he did for Charlie Kirk? 🤔
November 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Why didn’t Trump order flags to be flown at half staff for National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom like he did for Charlie Kirk? 🤔
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#EconSky
Michael Burry's critique of the #AI bubble center on depreciation schedules. The NVDA chip buyers depreciate their chips over 4-6 years when 2-3 is more likely. Add in the lack of electricity and it's "malinvestment" writ large.
To wit:
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
Michael Burry's critique of the #AI bubble center on depreciation schedules. The NVDA chip buyers depreciate their chips over 4-6 years when 2-3 is more likely. Add in the lack of electricity and it's "malinvestment" writ large.
To wit:
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.
www.cnbc.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
#EconSky
Michael Burry's critique of the #AI bubble center on depreciation schedules. The NVDA chip buyers depreciate their chips over 4-6 years when 2-3 is more likely. Add in the lack of electricity and it's "malinvestment" writ large.
To wit:
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
Michael Burry's critique of the #AI bubble center on depreciation schedules. The NVDA chip buyers depreciate their chips over 4-6 years when 2-3 is more likely. Add in the lack of electricity and it's "malinvestment" writ large.
To wit:
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
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Epstein Files dangled; stats withheld. #econsky
We may be getting the Epstein Files in December, but they’re still hiding the Jobs Report, the Inflation Report, and the GDP Report.
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Epstein Files dangled; stats withheld. #econsky
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About 90,000 people living near larger chemical plants face an unacceptable risk of developing cancer, the EPA says.
New rules adopted last year could’ve cut that number to 3,000 residents — a drop of 97%.
But Trump has halted those efforts.
New rules adopted last year could’ve cut that number to 3,000 residents — a drop of 97%.
But Trump has halted those efforts.
Air Pollution From Industrial Facilities Is Far Worse Than Estimated
The Trump administration has put a stop to EPA rules that would have required more than 130 industrial facilities to install air monitors to measure pollution. Millions of people living near these pla...
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
About 90,000 people living near larger chemical plants face an unacceptable risk of developing cancer, the EPA says.
New rules adopted last year could’ve cut that number to 3,000 residents — a drop of 97%.
But Trump has halted those efforts.
New rules adopted last year could’ve cut that number to 3,000 residents — a drop of 97%.
But Trump has halted those efforts.
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Thanks to his new Tesla pay package, Elon Musk could stand to make $3 billion more per year than all 1.4 million elementary school teachers in the U.S. combined. Still wondering if inequality is out of control?
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Thanks to his new Tesla pay package, Elon Musk could stand to make $3 billion more per year than all 1.4 million elementary school teachers in the U.S. combined. Still wondering if inequality is out of control?
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They were prosecuted, then pardoned by Trump:
• P.G. Sittenfeld: Convicted of taking a bribe
• Devon Archer: Convicted of defrauding $60M from a tribal entity
• Brian Kelsey: Convicted of illegally funneling ~$100K into his campaign
• P.G. Sittenfeld: Convicted of taking a bribe
• Devon Archer: Convicted of defrauding $60M from a tribal entity
• Brian Kelsey: Convicted of illegally funneling ~$100K into his campaign
A Tale of Two Terms: How Powerful Figures Were Prosecuted in Trump’s First Term, Then Pardoned in His Second
We found that Donald Trump has granted clemency in at least a dozen criminal cases that originated during his first term. No other president has used clemency to erase his own appointees’ actions on s...
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
They were prosecuted, then pardoned by Trump:
• P.G. Sittenfeld: Convicted of taking a bribe
• Devon Archer: Convicted of defrauding $60M from a tribal entity
• Brian Kelsey: Convicted of illegally funneling ~$100K into his campaign
• P.G. Sittenfeld: Convicted of taking a bribe
• Devon Archer: Convicted of defrauding $60M from a tribal entity
• Brian Kelsey: Convicted of illegally funneling ~$100K into his campaign
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When Trump was asked about the release of the Epstein files, he called one reporter "piggy" and said another was "being insubordinate."
When Trump saw a video calling on the military to follow the constitution, he called for the death of the Democrats who made the video.
He's a tyrant.
When Trump saw a video calling on the military to follow the constitution, he called for the death of the Democrats who made the video.
He's a tyrant.
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
When Trump was asked about the release of the Epstein files, he called one reporter "piggy" and said another was "being insubordinate."
When Trump saw a video calling on the military to follow the constitution, he called for the death of the Democrats who made the video.
He's a tyrant.
When Trump saw a video calling on the military to follow the constitution, he called for the death of the Democrats who made the video.
He's a tyrant.
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🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺 The Hidden Plan and Growing Political Fragmentations
‼️ Washington’s plan surprised even some members of the U.S. government. Its content also contradicts the current push in Congress for new sanctions against Russia.
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/a-secret-pla...
‼️ Washington’s plan surprised even some members of the U.S. government. Its content also contradicts the current push in Congress for new sanctions against Russia.
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/a-secret-pla...
The Hidden Plan and Growing Political Fragmentations
So far, only media outlets have published probable parts of the U.S. “peace” plan. Ukrainian officials confirmed that they received the full document. Washi
theukrainianreview.info
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺 The Hidden Plan and Growing Political Fragmentations
‼️ Washington’s plan surprised even some members of the U.S. government. Its content also contradicts the current push in Congress for new sanctions against Russia.
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/a-secret-pla...
‼️ Washington’s plan surprised even some members of the U.S. government. Its content also contradicts the current push in Congress for new sanctions against Russia.
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/a-secret-pla...
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The commerce secretary Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family’s companies are profiting from them.
Family Affair: Commerce Secretary’s Sons Cash In on A.I. Frenzy
Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family companies are profiting from them.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The commerce secretary Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family’s companies are profiting from them.
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21 November 1926 | A German Jewish girl, Margot Brückheimer, was born in Heidelberg. She emigrated to the Netherlands.
In January 1944, she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/dzieci_EN/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
In January 1944, she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/dzieci_EN/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
21 November 1926 | A German Jewish girl, Margot Brückheimer, was born in Heidelberg. She emigrated to the Netherlands.
In January 1944, she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/dzieci_EN/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
In January 1944, she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/dzieci_EN/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
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Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
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Breaking News: A federal judge found that the presence of more than 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., was unlawful.
November 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Breaking News: A federal judge found that the presence of more than 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., was unlawful.
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Watch our reporter Lizzie Presser discuss Tierra Walker's story on @msnowreports.bsky.social:
“What I want to be clear about is that this isn’t a bug in these [abortion ban] laws, this is a feature ... Anti-abortion activists have fought hard to keep health exceptions outside of these laws.”
“What I want to be clear about is that this isn’t a bug in these [abortion ban] laws, this is a feature ... Anti-abortion activists have fought hard to keep health exceptions outside of these laws.”
November 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Watch our reporter Lizzie Presser discuss Tierra Walker's story on @msnowreports.bsky.social:
“What I want to be clear about is that this isn’t a bug in these [abortion ban] laws, this is a feature ... Anti-abortion activists have fought hard to keep health exceptions outside of these laws.”
“What I want to be clear about is that this isn’t a bug in these [abortion ban] laws, this is a feature ... Anti-abortion activists have fought hard to keep health exceptions outside of these laws.”
🚨 DELEGATES NEEDED: Sign-ups are NOW OPEN for the Texas Democratic Party Convention! 🗳️ As a delegate, YOU will shape the future of Texas Democrats. Democracy isn’t a spectator sport. STEP UP. SIGN UP. Make your voice count.
🔗 texasdemocraticconvention.com
#TexasDemocrats #BeADelegate 💙
🔗 texasdemocraticconvention.com
#TexasDemocrats #BeADelegate 💙
Texas Democratic Convention
texasdemocraticconvention.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
🚨 DELEGATES NEEDED: Sign-ups are NOW OPEN for the Texas Democratic Party Convention! 🗳️ As a delegate, YOU will shape the future of Texas Democrats. Democracy isn’t a spectator sport. STEP UP. SIGN UP. Make your voice count.
🔗 texasdemocraticconvention.com
#TexasDemocrats #BeADelegate 💙
🔗 texasdemocraticconvention.com
#TexasDemocrats #BeADelegate 💙
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A U.S. judge has found evidence of misconduct in how a federal prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against former FBI chief James Comey, a prominent critic of the U.S. leader.
Judge finds ‘profound’ missteps in U.S. probe of FBI ex-chief James Comey
Comey is one of three prominent critics of U.S. President Donald Trump to have been hit with criminal charges by his Justice Department in recent months.
ebx.sh
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
A U.S. judge has found evidence of misconduct in how a federal prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against former FBI chief James Comey, a prominent critic of the U.S. leader.