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Rubio focuses on fonts, Duffy focuses on airport pull-ups, Hegseth focuses on paintings, Noem focuses on photo-ops, and Trump focuses on ballrooms and bathrooms ...
Shouldn’t they have other things to do? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Shouldn’t they have other things to do? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
As Cabinet secretaries prioritize distractions and trivialities, Rubio focuses on fonts
As the nation’s chief diplomat turns his attention to typefaces, it’s hard not to wonder: Doesn’t he have better things to do?
www.ms.now
December 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Rubio focuses on fonts, Duffy focuses on airport pull-ups, Hegseth focuses on paintings, Noem focuses on photo-ops, and Trump focuses on ballrooms and bathrooms ...
Shouldn’t they have other things to do? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Shouldn’t they have other things to do? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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This is a truly remarkable moment. Simultaneously debunking Kristi Noem’s lie in real-time and elevating the story of a veteran who was deported under Trump & Noem’s dehumanizing, belligerent deportation policy.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This is a truly remarkable moment. Simultaneously debunking Kristi Noem’s lie in real-time and elevating the story of a veteran who was deported under Trump & Noem’s dehumanizing, belligerent deportation policy.
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A Republican senator sketched out the contours of President Donald Trump's health care overhaul that would shift the burden for coverage to women.
Republican says women will shoulder burden for GOP health plan: 'They're great shoppers'
A Republican senator sketched out the contours of President Donald Trump's health care overhaul that would shift the burden for coverage to women.The president has floated a proposal to send federal funding directly to consumers, instead of paying insurance companies to subsidize health care premium...
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A Republican senator sketched out the contours of President Donald Trump's health care overhaul that would shift the burden for coverage to women.
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"As heavily armed and camouflage-clad Border Patrol agents crowded into the plaza outside the Japanese American museum...
Ms. Fujimoto heard the commotion and tore out of the store, shouting that immigration agents were there. 'I felt like Paul Revere,' she said..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
Ms. Fujimoto heard the commotion and tore out of the store, shouting that immigration agents were there. 'I felt like Paul Revere,' she said..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
Haunted by History, Japanese Americans Fight Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"As heavily armed and camouflage-clad Border Patrol agents crowded into the plaza outside the Japanese American museum...
Ms. Fujimoto heard the commotion and tore out of the store, shouting that immigration agents were there. 'I felt like Paul Revere,' she said..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
Ms. Fujimoto heard the commotion and tore out of the store, shouting that immigration agents were there. 'I felt like Paul Revere,' she said..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
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U.S. and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva working through a new version of a controversial plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine ahead of a Thanksgiving deadline imposed by the U.S., as President Trump faced criticism from lawmakers and his own base over the proposal.
Amid talks in Geneva, Ukraine peace plan criticized over concessions to Russia
Negotiations are continuing in Geneva on Sunday as a U.S.-imposed Thanksgiving deadline approaches.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva working through a new version of a controversial plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine ahead of a Thanksgiving deadline imposed by the U.S., as President Trump faced criticism from lawmakers and his own base over the proposal.
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Illustration by Patrick Morgan (Gallatin, TN) commemorating Debbie’s turn as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live in 1981.
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Illustration by Patrick Morgan (Gallatin, TN) commemorating Debbie’s turn as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live in 1981.
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Tensions spiked Wednesday as Poland, a key NATO supporter of Ukraine, accused Russia of “an act of state terrorism” and vowed a strong response to an explosion that damaged a rail line in eastern Poland.
NATO on alert as Poland accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ in rail blast
Tensions rose after a blast damaged the Warsaw-Lublin rail line, which has been used to deliver aid to Ukraine, and a Russian missile attack killed at least 25 people in Ternopil.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Tensions spiked Wednesday as Poland, a key NATO supporter of Ukraine, accused Russia of “an act of state terrorism” and vowed a strong response to an explosion that damaged a rail line in eastern Poland.
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Jim Jordan: "We're all for protecting innocent victims, we're all for exposing the bad guys who did bad things, but— "
Real rich coming from Jordan who knew about, & failed to report, the sexual abuse of athletes by OSU team doctor Richard Strauss when he was an assistant wrestling coach
Real rich coming from Jordan who knew about, & failed to report, the sexual abuse of athletes by OSU team doctor Richard Strauss when he was an assistant wrestling coach
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Jim Jordan: "We're all for protecting innocent victims, we're all for exposing the bad guys who did bad things, but— "
Real rich coming from Jordan who knew about, & failed to report, the sexual abuse of athletes by OSU team doctor Richard Strauss when he was an assistant wrestling coach
Real rich coming from Jordan who knew about, & failed to report, the sexual abuse of athletes by OSU team doctor Richard Strauss when he was an assistant wrestling coach
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The Virginia Inn is back and better than ever
The Virginia Inn Has New Owners—the Stolen Historic Sign Is Back Up, Too
In 1903, before Pike Place Market even existed, William Herdman opened an unnamed tavern at the unpaved intersection of First Avenue and Virginia Street, then just a sluice of mud. It was in the groun...
www.thestranger.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Virginia Inn is back and better than ever
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"We are happier than ever to have you here tonight, especially on this first show with our new name."
@maddow.bsky.social on MS NOW. Same mission. New name.
@maddow.bsky.social on MS NOW. Same mission. New name.
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"We are happier than ever to have you here tonight, especially on this first show with our new name."
@maddow.bsky.social on MS NOW. Same mission. New name.
@maddow.bsky.social on MS NOW. Same mission. New name.
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Amtrak ridership went up 5 percent in the past year while revenue grew 10 percent, a win for an agency that has been fighting to preserve support for passenger rail under an administration skeptical of public transit.
In a tumultuous year, Amtrak got more riders at higher prices
Flight cancellations during the government shutdown gave Amtrak a boost, while more customers are choosing pricier business-class seats.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Amtrak ridership went up 5 percent in the past year while revenue grew 10 percent, a win for an agency that has been fighting to preserve support for passenger rail under an administration skeptical of public transit.
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The Trump administration will give Constellation Energy a $1 billion federal loan to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that suffered a partial core meltdown in 1979. on.wsj.com/4padJTK
U.S. Backs $1 Billion Loan to Restart the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
Constellation Energy aims to bring mothballed plant back to life to power Microsoft AI agreement
on.wsj.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Trump administration will give Constellation Energy a $1 billion federal loan to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that suffered a partial core meltdown in 1979. on.wsj.com/4padJTK
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Performing “Night Wind Sent” on Bravo’s Musicians in 2001, a memorable No Exit moment.
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Performing “Night Wind Sent” on Bravo’s Musicians in 2001, a memorable No Exit moment.
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Agree With Mr. Rothkopf. Chump
Is Destroying America, Piece by
Piece,Day by Day.......
Is Destroying America, Piece by
Piece,Day by Day.......
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Agree With Mr. Rothkopf. Chump
Is Destroying America, Piece by
Piece,Day by Day.......
Is Destroying America, Piece by
Piece,Day by Day.......
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Ending NOAA’s partnership with the Alaska Earthquake Center means fewer seismic stations and slower, less accurate tsunami warnings for Alaska, Hawaiʻi, and the West Coast.
NOAA cuts stations used for West Coast tsunami monitoring
NOAA did not renew a contract that supported a handful of seismic stations in Alaska. This could hamper tsunami warnings for Alaska, Hawaiʻi and the West Coast.
www.seattletimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Ending NOAA’s partnership with the Alaska Earthquake Center means fewer seismic stations and slower, less accurate tsunami warnings for Alaska, Hawaiʻi, and the West Coast.
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I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
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Blondie - Atomic (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by BlondieVEVO
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Seeing Trump's team panic and start shoving journalists out of the room today after one asked about Epstein felt cathartic because you know they're PANICKED. Good. I hope they all have heart attacks.
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Seeing Trump's team panic and start shoving journalists out of the room today after one asked about Epstein felt cathartic because you know they're PANICKED. Good. I hope they all have heart attacks.
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Details emerge from inside the courtroom where Comey and James' lawyers argued the interim U.S. attorney prosecuting their clients was unlawfully appointed to her role; MSNBC's Fallon Gallagher and @lawofruby.bsky.social have the latest.
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Details emerge from inside the courtroom where Comey and James' lawyers argued the interim U.S. attorney prosecuting their clients was unlawfully appointed to her role; MSNBC's Fallon Gallagher and @lawofruby.bsky.social have the latest.
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When researchers learned that Polyphemus, a male humpback believed to be more than 21 years old, was found dead on Nov. 8, they feared the death may fit a worrying pattern. Polyphemus was the third known humpback whale found dead off the coast of British Columbia in less than two months.
After 3 Whale Deaths Off British Columbia, Researchers Fear a Pattern
A humpback whale known to locals since 2004 was found dead on Nov. 8. Vessel collisions have become a major threat to humpback whales in the region.
nyti.ms
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
When researchers learned that Polyphemus, a male humpback believed to be more than 21 years old, was found dead on Nov. 8, they feared the death may fit a worrying pattern. Polyphemus was the third known humpback whale found dead off the coast of British Columbia in less than two months.
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Starbucks Union Announces Nationwide Strike
Starbucks Union Announces Nationwide Strike
More than 1,000 union baristas at 65 stores across 40 cities are striking. In Seattle, workers will picket outside stores in the U-District (4147 University Way NE) and on Queen Anne (1144 Elliott Ave...
www.thestranger.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Starbucks Union Announces Nationwide Strike
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November 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
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“The Zohran moment extends beyond NYC,” said one organizer.
Progressive challenger Katie Wilson elected mayor of Seattle
“The Zohran moment extends beyond NYC,” said one organizer.
therealnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“The Zohran moment extends beyond NYC,” said one organizer.