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December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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fantastic investigative reporting from Roger here. Give it a reading and subscribe to his newsletter.
NEW: "George Santos with a Gun" — here's the first in a series of reports based on my 9-month investigation into Rep. Cory Mills. sollenbergerrc.substack.com/p/george-san...
‘George Santos With a Gun’: The Untold Story of Cory Mills, A Mercenary In Congress
The Florida Republican has tried to leverage his legislative role to the benefit of his arms business. With that business now in foreclosure proceedings, Mills has little to show for it.
sollenbergerrc.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
fantastic investigative reporting from Roger here. Give it a reading and subscribe to his newsletter.
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A screaming woman in an apron was seen running from the stand into the safety of a nearby firetruck, while the stand's other employees weren't so lucky.
The full story: lataco.com/border-patro...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
The full story: lataco.com/border-patro...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A screaming woman in an apron was seen running from the stand into the safety of a nearby firetruck, while the stand's other employees weren't so lucky.
The full story: lataco.com/border-patro...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
The full story: lataco.com/border-patro...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
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Fans of permitting reform say that it will work to renewable energy's advantage. But of course, that's not true if the administration is also *specifically intervening to stop solar development*.
HUGE: In a letter to Congress, more than 140 solar companies detail how the Trump permitting freeze on renewables is worse than imagined and hitting copious projects on private lands
They’re asking Congress to intervene and say “bipartisan permitting reform” won’t help without forcing Trump’s hand
They’re asking Congress to intervene and say “bipartisan permitting reform” won’t help without forcing Trump’s hand
Solar Industry Group Describes Trump’s ‘Complete Moratorium on Permitting’
A letter from the Solar Energy Industries Association asks for Congress’ help to reverse the administration’s effective permitting ban.
heatmap.news
December 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Fans of permitting reform say that it will work to renewable energy's advantage. But of course, that's not true if the administration is also *specifically intervening to stop solar development*.
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Meanwhile, President Pedophile is super busy pardoning pedophiles and drug lords....
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Meanwhile, President Pedophile is super busy pardoning pedophiles and drug lords....
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Hey, all my MAGA brothers & sisters, please defend this. I dare ya. And btw, clearly Trump this time around is the “soft on crime” president. And it’s not even close.👇
December 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Hey, all my MAGA brothers & sisters, please defend this. I dare ya. And btw, clearly Trump this time around is the “soft on crime” president. And it’s not even close.👇
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Wealth inequality has exploded while billionaires borrow against their assets and pay almost nothing in taxes.
That ends now. It’s time for billionaires to pay their fair share.
My ROBINHOOD Act taxes those loans to create revenue to pay for universal childcare, Pre-K and more.
That ends now. It’s time for billionaires to pay their fair share.
My ROBINHOOD Act taxes those loans to create revenue to pay for universal childcare, Pre-K and more.
December 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Wealth inequality has exploded while billionaires borrow against their assets and pay almost nothing in taxes.
That ends now. It’s time for billionaires to pay their fair share.
My ROBINHOOD Act taxes those loans to create revenue to pay for universal childcare, Pre-K and more.
That ends now. It’s time for billionaires to pay their fair share.
My ROBINHOOD Act taxes those loans to create revenue to pay for universal childcare, Pre-K and more.
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This is an unaltered photo. The question is, was it incompetence? Was it a printer's rebellion? Was it the most awful people in the room requesting it to say the quiet part loud as a "joke"?
December 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This is an unaltered photo. The question is, was it incompetence? Was it a printer's rebellion? Was it the most awful people in the room requesting it to say the quiet part loud as a "joke"?
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SCOTUS conservatives just blessed the Texas GOP's gerrymander. It'll be used next year.
They stay the lower-court ruling, written by a Trump-appointed judge, that found the gerrymander to be illegal.
While no clear vote, Alito wrote a concurrence; and only the three liberal justices dissented.
They stay the lower-court ruling, written by a Trump-appointed judge, that found the gerrymander to be illegal.
While no clear vote, Alito wrote a concurrence; and only the three liberal justices dissented.
December 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
SCOTUS conservatives just blessed the Texas GOP's gerrymander. It'll be used next year.
They stay the lower-court ruling, written by a Trump-appointed judge, that found the gerrymander to be illegal.
While no clear vote, Alito wrote a concurrence; and only the three liberal justices dissented.
They stay the lower-court ruling, written by a Trump-appointed judge, that found the gerrymander to be illegal.
While no clear vote, Alito wrote a concurrence; and only the three liberal justices dissented.
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Our weekly chat with @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social returns this afternoon — and our co-founders have a lot to discuss. Join us at 3p ET to talk about Aftyn Behn’s incredible campaign, Trump’s corruption, your top-ranked questions and much more: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our weekly chat with @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social returns this afternoon — and our co-founders have a lot to discuss. Join us at 3p ET to talk about Aftyn Behn’s incredible campaign, Trump’s corruption, your top-ranked questions and much more: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks United workers in New York.
Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
A Powerful Message From Zohran and Bernie
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks United workers in New York.
Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
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Trump “border czar” Tom Homan led all officials with at least 133 Fox appearances from January-November 2025.
December 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Trump “border czar” Tom Homan led all officials with at least 133 Fox appearances from January-November 2025.
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Key officials in Trump’s second administration appeared on Fox networks over 1,300 times during his first 300 days back in office.
Key Trump officials appeared on Fox networks more than 1,300 times in the first 300 days of his presidency
Key officials in President Donald Trump’s second administration appeared on Fox networks over 1,300 times during his first 300 days back in office. Trump “border czar” Tom Homan led all officials with...
www.mediamatters.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Key officials in Trump’s second administration appeared on Fox networks over 1,300 times during his first 300 days back in office.
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Here’s the thing about people my age: I thought I was going to finally start to be able to save up for retirement. Almost all my kids are grown. But that’s not how it’s working out. We still have to support our kids who did everything right (college, apprenticeships) because nothing is affordable.
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here’s the thing about people my age: I thought I was going to finally start to be able to save up for retirement. Almost all my kids are grown. But that’s not how it’s working out. We still have to support our kids who did everything right (college, apprenticeships) because nothing is affordable.
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Trump falsely claimed that all documents signed by Biden are now “invalid” because they were allegedly authorized using autopen. The president’s attack comes days after revelations that Trump himself has recently relied on mass-signature processes.
Trump Claims Former President Joe Biden’s Pardons Are Invalid
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Trump falsely claimed that all documents signed by Biden are now “invalid” because they were allegedly authorized using autopen. The president’s attack comes days after revelations that Trump himself has recently relied on mass-signature processes.
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Hey cuties, wanna share some snacks, chat, & pack up native plant seeds for free distribution?
Join us December 17th for the next iteration of the Native Plant Prep Party!
The goal: Pack up 10,000 seed packets.
We're currently at 2000 already packed.
RSVP here: luma.com/o3sladpu
Join us December 17th for the next iteration of the Native Plant Prep Party!
The goal: Pack up 10,000 seed packets.
We're currently at 2000 already packed.
RSVP here: luma.com/o3sladpu
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Hey cuties, wanna share some snacks, chat, & pack up native plant seeds for free distribution?
Join us December 17th for the next iteration of the Native Plant Prep Party!
The goal: Pack up 10,000 seed packets.
We're currently at 2000 already packed.
RSVP here: luma.com/o3sladpu
Join us December 17th for the next iteration of the Native Plant Prep Party!
The goal: Pack up 10,000 seed packets.
We're currently at 2000 already packed.
RSVP here: luma.com/o3sladpu
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Macron reportedly warned Zelenskyy US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’
Macron reportedly warned Zelenskyy US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’
Der Spiegel quotes leaked call in which European leaders voice doubts about Washington’s approach to peace talks
Emmanuel Macron has reportedly warned Volodymyr Zelenskyy that “there is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory, without clarity on security guarantees”, the German magazine Der Spiegel reported, quoting a leaked note from a recent call with several European leaders.
Der Spiegel said it had obtained an English summary of Monday’s call, featuring what it said were direct quotations from European heads of government in which they expressed fundamental doubts about Washington’s approach to the talks. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Macron reportedly warned Zelenskyy US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’
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“Dangerous as hell.”
@hcrichardson.bsky.social truly providing invaluable insight to all of us…this exemplifies the insidious breakdown of intelligence, safety, partnerships that protect us and beyond because of acquiescence to the whims of an authoritarian wannabe.
www.youtube.com/live/jQhBlvd...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social truly providing invaluable insight to all of us…this exemplifies the insidious breakdown of intelligence, safety, partnerships that protect us and beyond because of acquiescence to the whims of an authoritarian wannabe.
www.youtube.com/live/jQhBlvd...
American Conversations: Senator Mark Warner
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“Dangerous as hell.”
@hcrichardson.bsky.social truly providing invaluable insight to all of us…this exemplifies the insidious breakdown of intelligence, safety, partnerships that protect us and beyond because of acquiescence to the whims of an authoritarian wannabe.
www.youtube.com/live/jQhBlvd...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social truly providing invaluable insight to all of us…this exemplifies the insidious breakdown of intelligence, safety, partnerships that protect us and beyond because of acquiescence to the whims of an authoritarian wannabe.
www.youtube.com/live/jQhBlvd...
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Senator @markwarner.bsky.social
with
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Thursday Dec. 4, 2025
American Conversation
www.youtube.com/live/jQhBlvd...
with
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Thursday Dec. 4, 2025
American Conversation
www.youtube.com/live/jQhBlvd...
American Conversations: Senator Mark Warner
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Senator @markwarner.bsky.social
with
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Thursday Dec. 4, 2025
American Conversation
www.youtube.com/live/jQhBlvd...
with
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Thursday Dec. 4, 2025
American Conversation
www.youtube.com/live/jQhBlvd...
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This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
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"If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter."
--Brett Kavanaugh, Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo
--Brett Kavanaugh, Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo
Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter."
--Brett Kavanaugh, Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo
--Brett Kavanaugh, Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo
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FULL INTERVIEW: I spoke with Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, the nineteen year old Babson College freshman who was deported when going home to surprise her parents for Thanksgiving. "People say we're criminals. It's just not right." youtu.be/UuldnddRc10?...
'Shackled' and 'Handcuffed': Deported college student in tears SPEAKING OUT on ICE encounter
YouTube video by MS NOW
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
FULL INTERVIEW: I spoke with Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, the nineteen year old Babson College freshman who was deported when going home to surprise her parents for Thanksgiving. "People say we're criminals. It's just not right." youtu.be/UuldnddRc10?...
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Here’s some top notch reporting on the pardoning of Former Honduras President Hernández, sentenced prison drug trafficking that moved hundreds of tons of cocaine to the USA.
@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social & Troy Iwata just want a clear answer: drugs good or drugs bad?
@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social & Troy Iwata just want a clear answer: drugs good or drugs bad?
December 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Here’s some top notch reporting on the pardoning of Former Honduras President Hernández, sentenced prison drug trafficking that moved hundreds of tons of cocaine to the USA.
@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social & Troy Iwata just want a clear answer: drugs good or drugs bad?
@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social & Troy Iwata just want a clear answer: drugs good or drugs bad?
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Whether it’s Signalgate or unauthorized strikes, the root of the problem at DOD is Hegseth’s pattern of incompetence and disregard for the law. It’s a threat to our national security.
We cannot look away.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We cannot look away.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pentagon report concludes Hegseth put troops in danger with Signal chat
Report says defense secretary violated policies in sharing secret information in March on planned airstrike in Yemen
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Whether it’s Signalgate or unauthorized strikes, the root of the problem at DOD is Hegseth’s pattern of incompetence and disregard for the law. It’s a threat to our national security.
We cannot look away.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We cannot look away.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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