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This is the 7th person whose sentence was commuted by Trump that has been rearrested on new charges. And don't pretend Trump cares about fraud in MN. This guy bilked over a $1 billion and Trump let him go.
December 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This is the 7th person whose sentence was commuted by Trump that has been rearrested on new charges. And don't pretend Trump cares about fraud in MN. This guy bilked over a $1 billion and Trump let him go.
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The damage these two have done to the world, and to their own countries, is catastrophic
Netanyahu: We've never had a friend like President Trump in the White House. It's not even close. I think Israel is very blessed to have President Trump leading the United States.
December 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The damage these two have done to the world, and to their own countries, is catastrophic
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Destroying USAID will go down in history as one of the worst Trump foreign policy decisions in 2025. USAID needed reform, not dissolution. China didn't shut down its Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). Unilateral disarmament is not a rational strategy for competing with China.
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Destroying USAID will go down in history as one of the worst Trump foreign policy decisions in 2025. USAID needed reform, not dissolution. China didn't shut down its Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). Unilateral disarmament is not a rational strategy for competing with China.
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Zelenskyy calls Russia’s claim of a strike on one of Putin’s residences a “complete fabrication,” a lie designed to sabotage diplomacy, justify more attacks on Kyiv, and excuse Moscow’s refusal to end the war. He warns the world must not stay silent as Russia tries to derail peace.
December 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Zelenskyy calls Russia’s claim of a strike on one of Putin’s residences a “complete fabrication,” a lie designed to sabotage diplomacy, justify more attacks on Kyiv, and excuse Moscow’s refusal to end the war. He warns the world must not stay silent as Russia tries to derail peace.
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ALERT: House Democratic Leader reveals a planned Jan 6, 2026 hearing re: Capitol siege & “ongoing threats” to free and fair elections
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ALERT: House Dem Leader reveals a planned Jan 6, 2026 hearing re: Capitol siege & “ongoing threats”
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
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December 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
ALERT: House Democratic Leader reveals a planned Jan 6, 2026 hearing re: Capitol siege & “ongoing threats” to free and fair elections
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youtube.com/shorts/CJjIJ...
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Trump was absolutely awful to Zelenskyy while praising our enemy, Putin. But Zelenskyy bit his lip and may have come away the winner nevertheless. My write up in today’s piece, link in the replies.
December 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Trump was absolutely awful to Zelenskyy while praising our enemy, Putin. But Zelenskyy bit his lip and may have come away the winner nevertheless. My write up in today’s piece, link in the replies.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a miracle. This man has spent years doing the diplomatic equivalent of somersaults on a tightrope while his country remains under siege. I don't believe in the Great Man Theory, but he's about as close as it gets.
December 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a miracle. This man has spent years doing the diplomatic equivalent of somersaults on a tightrope while his country remains under siege. I don't believe in the Great Man Theory, but he's about as close as it gets.
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The length Trump has gone to cover this Epstein mess is certainly worthy of impeachment.
Now we need to stay vigilant and watch for files being scrubbed, destroyed, disappeared, you name it - and they will refuse to release some files under the phony guise of their federal "investigation."
Now we need to stay vigilant and watch for files being scrubbed, destroyed, disappeared, you name it - and they will refuse to release some files under the phony guise of their federal "investigation."
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The length Trump has gone to cover this Epstein mess is certainly worthy of impeachment.
Now we need to stay vigilant and watch for files being scrubbed, destroyed, disappeared, you name it - and they will refuse to release some files under the phony guise of their federal "investigation."
Now we need to stay vigilant and watch for files being scrubbed, destroyed, disappeared, you name it - and they will refuse to release some files under the phony guise of their federal "investigation."
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
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Trump is deploying his DOJ in a defensive stance designed to protect him at all costs, while calling the files a Democratic hoax. But really, he could do the survivors a great service by sharing what he knows. joycevance.substack.com/p/he-looks-l...
December 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Trump is deploying his DOJ in a defensive stance designed to protect him at all costs, while calling the files a Democratic hoax. But really, he could do the survivors a great service by sharing what he knows. joycevance.substack.com/p/he-looks-l...
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Get caught up: SCOTUS rules in the Illinois Nat'l Guard case, some hints the judge in Abrego Garcia's criminal case is actively pursuing claims of vindictive prosecution, & the prospect of accountability for DOJ for its faulty release of the Epstein Files. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
The Week Ahead
Happy almost New Year!
joycevance.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Get caught up: SCOTUS rules in the Illinois Nat'l Guard case, some hints the judge in Abrego Garcia's criminal case is actively pursuing claims of vindictive prosecution, & the prospect of accountability for DOJ for its faulty release of the Epstein Files. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
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Ronald Reagan is rolling over in his grave
Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange but President Putin was very generous in his feeling toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."
December 29, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Ronald Reagan is rolling over in his grave
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This dramatically enhanced pressure on Europe/Denmark and the new outrageous sanctions on info researchers coming at a time when Putin is escalating his physical attacks on Ukraine suggests that the US is now *coordinating* with Russia to weaken Europe and Ukraine.
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Denmark lost more troops per capita in the post 9/11 war on Afghanistan. Saying they “are not a good ally” because they won’t surrender their territories to the US is lunacy. We are betraying our allies to satisfy the whims of a would-be Emperor for whom the US is not enough.
They’re again advocating against Denmark when it comes to Greenland
December 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This dramatically enhanced pressure on Europe/Denmark and the new outrageous sanctions on info researchers coming at a time when Putin is escalating his physical attacks on Ukraine suggests that the US is now *coordinating* with Russia to weaken Europe and Ukraine.
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December 27, 2025
December 27, 2025
Over the Christmas holiday, the Trump administration threw its weight against the U.S.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
December 27, 2025
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It has been 395 days of continuous demonstrations in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. Our citizens demand the resignation of Georgia's mostly illegitimate and pro-Russian government, the release of political prisoners, and the return to a pro-European course.
December 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It has been 395 days of continuous demonstrations in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. Our citizens demand the resignation of Georgia's mostly illegitimate and pro-Russian government, the release of political prisoners, and the return to a pro-European course.
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America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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Trump and his team have told us all lies for months about the Epstein files, but get ready for more.
Now we need to stay vigilant and watch for files being scrubbed, destroyed, disappeared, you name it - and they will refuse to release some under the phony guise of their federal "investigation."
Now we need to stay vigilant and watch for files being scrubbed, destroyed, disappeared, you name it - and they will refuse to release some under the phony guise of their federal "investigation."
December 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Trump and his team have told us all lies for months about the Epstein files, but get ready for more.
Now we need to stay vigilant and watch for files being scrubbed, destroyed, disappeared, you name it - and they will refuse to release some under the phony guise of their federal "investigation."
Now we need to stay vigilant and watch for files being scrubbed, destroyed, disappeared, you name it - and they will refuse to release some under the phony guise of their federal "investigation."
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Activists in LA photographed immigration officers wearing Halloween masks of horror movie villains while conducting raids. When a citizen journalist asked DHS for comment, a spokesperson replied, “Happy Halloween.”
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Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Activists in LA photographed immigration officers wearing Halloween masks of horror movie villains while conducting raids. When a citizen journalist asked DHS for comment, a spokesperson replied, “Happy Halloween.”
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Of all the examples of people dying because somebody inexperienced was in charge, the biggest, most horrifying was Elon Musk and DOGE. No idea what AID did, didn’t care, blew it up and at least 600,000 people died unnecessarily as a consequence. Mass murder out of ignorance and bias. Thanks, Elon.
the very last person who should be prattling on about the dangers of inexperience is the grifting troglodyte who killed millions when he was put in charge of “efficiency”
Best Twitter riposte of the day
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Of all the examples of people dying because somebody inexperienced was in charge, the biggest, most horrifying was Elon Musk and DOGE. No idea what AID did, didn’t care, blew it up and at least 600,000 people died unnecessarily as a consequence. Mass murder out of ignorance and bias. Thanks, Elon.
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The economic disruption/sabotage of deporting millions of workers at time of near full employment is only just beginning to be felt.
“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...
“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...
South Texas homebuilders say ICE arrests have slowed work
More than 380 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.
www.texastribune.org
December 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The economic disruption/sabotage of deporting millions of workers at time of near full employment is only just beginning to be felt.
“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...
“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...
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Here's the NYT today: "The Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the foreign-born population are being felt in hospitals and soccer leagues and on Main Streets across the country"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
December 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Here's the NYT today: "The Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the foreign-born population are being felt in hospitals and soccer leagues and on Main Streets across the country"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
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We hear about sending “checks” to Americans but what real substance aren’t we hearing enough about for true health reform?
1. Clear plan for lowering prices for drugs and hospital care (ours are the worlds highest by far)
2. Removing deductibles for preventive care
3. Public option
1. Clear plan for lowering prices for drugs and hospital care (ours are the worlds highest by far)
2. Removing deductibles for preventive care
3. Public option
December 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We hear about sending “checks” to Americans but what real substance aren’t we hearing enough about for true health reform?
1. Clear plan for lowering prices for drugs and hospital care (ours are the worlds highest by far)
2. Removing deductibles for preventive care
3. Public option
1. Clear plan for lowering prices for drugs and hospital care (ours are the worlds highest by far)
2. Removing deductibles for preventive care
3. Public option
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Agree 100% with this.
Bernie Sanders: "We need to be thinking seriously about a moratorium on data centers. You gotta slow this process down. It's not good enough for the oligarchs to tell us 'you adapt.' Are they gonna guarantee healthcare to all people? What are they gonna do when there are no jobs? Make housing free?"
December 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Agree 100% with this.