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Mona Charen: Again and again, Trump administration goons have insisted that they are deporting only the “worst of the worst . . . rapists, savages, monsters.” They have even—and this is one of the most vile aspects of this government—
Trump’s Deportations Are Ripping Mothers from Their Babies
The president’s immigration policy is “beyond inhumane.”
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Mona Charen: Again and again, Trump administration goons have insisted that they are deporting only the “worst of the worst . . . rapists, savages, monsters.” They have even—and this is one of the most vile aspects of this government—
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New interview on the old kleptocracy youtu.be/Hx2jh93_1Fs?...
Transnational Kleptocracy: What Happens After Trump, Sarah Kendzior
YouTube video by The Mark Thompson Show
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New interview on the old kleptocracy youtu.be/Hx2jh93_1Fs?...
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New article! On cemeteries, serendipity, and the battle against AI. sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/bell-fount...
Bell Fountain Retreat
Wandering a cemetery to dodge ghosts in the machine.
sarahkendzior.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
New article! On cemeteries, serendipity, and the battle against AI. sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/bell-fount...
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🚨BREAKING: On behalf of Common Power, my law firm has filed to intervene against DOJ’s lawsuit seeking to compel Washington to provide its complete voter registration lists.
We are now defending voters in 10 states against DOJ scheme to access voter records. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
We are now defending voters in 10 states against DOJ scheme to access voter records. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
🚨 United States of America v. Hobbs
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of Common Power, my law firm has filed to intervene against DOJ’s lawsuit seeking to compel Washington to provide its complete voter registration lists.
We are now defending voters in 10 states against DOJ scheme to access voter records. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
We are now defending voters in 10 states against DOJ scheme to access voter records. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
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Read what happened next—and more on Eric Geressy, a senior Pentagon adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Read what happened next—and more on Eric Geressy, a senior Pentagon adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Do you have a “creepy fetish for Asian women"?
That was just one of several false and wildly personal allegations that Posobiec, a newly-minted member of the Pentagon press corps, said that he planned to include in “a story that I’m writing about" our reporter.
That was just one of several false and wildly personal allegations that Posobiec, a newly-minted member of the Pentagon press corps, said that he planned to include in “a story that I’m writing about" our reporter.
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Do you have a “creepy fetish for Asian women"?
That was just one of several false and wildly personal allegations that Posobiec, a newly-minted member of the Pentagon press corps, said that he planned to include in “a story that I’m writing about" our reporter.
That was just one of several false and wildly personal allegations that Posobiec, a newly-minted member of the Pentagon press corps, said that he planned to include in “a story that I’m writing about" our reporter.
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Publish your article and get smeared.
That’s the message @dfriedman.bsky.social came away with after he emailed the Pentagon for comment and soon received a message from Posobiec.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon repeatedly asked for more time to address Dan's questions about the Goodpage profile.
That’s the message @dfriedman.bsky.social came away with after he emailed the Pentagon for comment and soon received a message from Posobiec.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon repeatedly asked for more time to address Dan's questions about the Goodpage profile.
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Publish your article and get smeared.
That’s the message @dfriedman.bsky.social came away with after he emailed the Pentagon for comment and soon received a message from Posobiec.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon repeatedly asked for more time to address Dan's questions about the Goodpage profile.
That’s the message @dfriedman.bsky.social came away with after he emailed the Pentagon for comment and soon received a message from Posobiec.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon repeatedly asked for more time to address Dan's questions about the Goodpage profile.
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When @dfriedman.bsky.social discovered a Goodreads page tied to the email of a top Pentagon official featuring “Asian wife sharing” books and other pornographic works, he did what any reporter would do: ask the Pentagon questions.
The very next day, a threatening email from Jack Posobiec arrived.
The very next day, a threatening email from Jack Posobiec arrived.
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
When @dfriedman.bsky.social discovered a Goodreads page tied to the email of a top Pentagon official featuring “Asian wife sharing” books and other pornographic works, he did what any reporter would do: ask the Pentagon questions.
The very next day, a threatening email from Jack Posobiec arrived.
The very next day, a threatening email from Jack Posobiec arrived.
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when it's going great storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
when it's going great storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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This story continues to get more and more disturbing. That’s why I led 50+ members of Congress in demanding accountability for the servicemembers and military wives forced to endure such a horrifying experience.
Army Gynecologist Charged With Secretly Recording Over 40 Patients
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This story continues to get more and more disturbing. That’s why I led 50+ members of Congress in demanding accountability for the servicemembers and military wives forced to endure such a horrifying experience.
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RSVP to receive a call in the link in my bio or stream live at Dexter.House.Gov/Live. I can't wait to take your questions!
December 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
RSVP to receive a call in the link in my bio or stream live at Dexter.House.Gov/Live. I can't wait to take your questions!
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What's ominous is all of the trusted women of color who know a lot about AI are saying that a crash is on the way and the white guys are pretending they are taking it to the moon. This means that a crash is definitely on its way.
December 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
What's ominous is all of the trusted women of color who know a lot about AI are saying that a crash is on the way and the white guys are pretending they are taking it to the moon. This means that a crash is definitely on its way.
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🧊✈️ HEADS UP VIRGINIA‼️
⚠️ ICE Air inbound to Richmond
Eastern 737 – Tail: N624XA
ETA – 10:45am 👀
⚠️ ICE Air inbound to Richmond
Eastern 737 – Tail: N624XA
ETA – 10:45am 👀
December 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🧊✈️ HEADS UP VIRGINIA‼️
⚠️ ICE Air inbound to Richmond
Eastern 737 – Tail: N624XA
ETA – 10:45am 👀
⚠️ ICE Air inbound to Richmond
Eastern 737 – Tail: N624XA
ETA – 10:45am 👀
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#Breaking: Today, MSF learned of the bombing and destruction of the Mrauk-U general hospital in Rakhine State, #Myanmar.
Reportedly, the airstrike resulted in the death of at least 30 civilians and injury to more than 70: https://ow.ly/uqV050XHrry
Reportedly, the airstrike resulted in the death of at least 30 civilians and injury to more than 70: https://ow.ly/uqV050XHrry
Statement: Deadly airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk-U (Rakhine State, Myanmar) | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Today, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) learned of the bombing and destruction of the Mrauk-U general hospital in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Reportedly, the airstrike – which occurred around 9 p.m. on 10 December – resulted in the death of at least 30 civilians and injury to more than 70. It appears to be the deadliest recorded [...]Read More... from Statement: Deadly airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk-U (Rakhine State, Myanmar)
ow.ly
December 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#Breaking: Today, MSF learned of the bombing and destruction of the Mrauk-U general hospital in Rakhine State, #Myanmar.
Reportedly, the airstrike resulted in the death of at least 30 civilians and injury to more than 70: https://ow.ly/uqV050XHrry
Reportedly, the airstrike resulted in the death of at least 30 civilians and injury to more than 70: https://ow.ly/uqV050XHrry
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CPD has never protected its officers from abuse at the hands of other cops, and they're not going to start today. Misogynistic abuse is foundational to cult control; policing is no exception.
The city is *already* being sued over this. Thankfully, Torres's victim is still alive:
The city is *already* being sued over this. Thankfully, Torres's victim is still alive:
Abusive cop named in whistleblower suit convicted of assault
Detective Marco Torres, the subject of a suit against the city filed by another police officer accusing the department of covering up domestic violence, was sentenced to one year of probation and elec...
unraveledpress.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
CPD has never protected its officers from abuse at the hands of other cops, and they're not going to start today. Misogynistic abuse is foundational to cult control; policing is no exception.
The city is *already* being sued over this. Thankfully, Torres's victim is still alive:
The city is *already* being sued over this. Thankfully, Torres's victim is still alive:
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Larry Ellison, the father of Paramount's CEO David Ellison, is funding Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
It gets worse.
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is ALSO part of the bid.
If Paramount wins the bid, Trump's family will directly profit.
Disgusting.
It gets worse.
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is ALSO part of the bid.
If Paramount wins the bid, Trump's family will directly profit.
Disgusting.
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Larry Ellison, the father of Paramount's CEO David Ellison, is funding Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
It gets worse.
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is ALSO part of the bid.
If Paramount wins the bid, Trump's family will directly profit.
Disgusting.
It gets worse.
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is ALSO part of the bid.
If Paramount wins the bid, Trump's family will directly profit.
Disgusting.
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With subsidies for the Affordable Care Act set to expire for millions of Americans in a few weeks, the US Senate will vote today on two health care bills today and those votes will fail.
For an explanation off why this is happening, read: shero.substack.com/p/medicare-b...
For an explanation off why this is happening, read: shero.substack.com/p/medicare-b...
Medicare Benefits Decreasing
Rising health care costs is always an issue, but the Senate's failure to pass legislation that covers the cost of ACA subsidies might be causing a disastrous decrease in services for seniors.
shero.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
With subsidies for the Affordable Care Act set to expire for millions of Americans in a few weeks, the US Senate will vote today on two health care bills today and those votes will fail.
For an explanation off why this is happening, read: shero.substack.com/p/medicare-b...
For an explanation off why this is happening, read: shero.substack.com/p/medicare-b...
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Premiums are set to rise by an average of 114% at the end of the month.
Democrats have a plan to stop this from happening, but Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits.
They made life cheaper for the top 1% but refuse to ensure that you can afford health care.
Shameful.
Democrats have a plan to stop this from happening, but Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits.
They made life cheaper for the top 1% but refuse to ensure that you can afford health care.
Shameful.
December 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Premiums are set to rise by an average of 114% at the end of the month.
Democrats have a plan to stop this from happening, but Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits.
They made life cheaper for the top 1% but refuse to ensure that you can afford health care.
Shameful.
Democrats have a plan to stop this from happening, but Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits.
They made life cheaper for the top 1% but refuse to ensure that you can afford health care.
Shameful.
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I told my sister about this, and she’s worked in federal government for 15 years. She’s not shocked because that’s all he understands: court and threats. The ICC must resist and reject.
WTF??? Reuters just reported the White House is threatening new sanctions on the International Criminal Court unless it changes its founding document to guarantee that it won’t prosecute Trump or other administration officials.
December 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I told my sister about this, and she’s worked in federal government for 15 years. She’s not shocked because that’s all he understands: court and threats. The ICC must resist and reject.
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Among many other things, this is a story about how real journalism works to expose the propaganda crew Hegseth has installed at the Pentagon.
1/ MUST READ: @dfriedman.bsky.social asked the Pentagon about a Goodreads page linked to the email of a top official that featured pornographic books. Then, MAGA influencer—and newly minted member of DOD press corps—Jack Posobiec threatened to smear him.
Quite the coincidence!
ow.ly/EpQp50XHpYo
Quite the coincidence!
ow.ly/EpQp50XHpYo
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
ow.ly
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Among many other things, this is a story about how real journalism works to expose the propaganda crew Hegseth has installed at the Pentagon.
Reposted
1/ MUST READ: @dfriedman.bsky.social asked the Pentagon about a Goodreads page linked to the email of a top official that featured pornographic books. Then, MAGA influencer—and newly minted member of DOD press corps—Jack Posobiec threatened to smear him.
Quite the coincidence!
ow.ly/EpQp50XHpYo
Quite the coincidence!
ow.ly/EpQp50XHpYo
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
ow.ly
December 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
1/ MUST READ: @dfriedman.bsky.social asked the Pentagon about a Goodreads page linked to the email of a top official that featured pornographic books. Then, MAGA influencer—and newly minted member of DOD press corps—Jack Posobiec threatened to smear him.
Quite the coincidence!
ow.ly/EpQp50XHpYo
Quite the coincidence!
ow.ly/EpQp50XHpYo
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Sen. Ossoff: I'm not hearing anything concrete from the GOP. They can't bring themselves to support something that's associated with the ACA. And as a result, they're gonna make a decision that is literally going to result in Americans dying, and for many more Americans facing financial hardship.
December 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Sen. Ossoff: I'm not hearing anything concrete from the GOP. They can't bring themselves to support something that's associated with the ACA. And as a result, they're gonna make a decision that is literally going to result in Americans dying, and for many more Americans facing financial hardship.
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“The administration must release the OLC opinion(s), the Strike Bridge communications, and videos…Until then, this action stands as an unlawful attack on defenseless persons that violates the letter and spirit of the laws of war and of peacetime law enforcement.”
www.justsecurity.org/126802/exper...
www.justsecurity.org/126802/exper...
Expert Backgrounder: Law on Targeting Shipwrecked Traffickers
Expert Backgrounder on how, under different scenarios, international law and U.S. past practices apply to Sept. 2 boat strike on survivors.
www.justsecurity.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“The administration must release the OLC opinion(s), the Strike Bridge communications, and videos…Until then, this action stands as an unlawful attack on defenseless persons that violates the letter and spirit of the laws of war and of peacetime law enforcement.”
www.justsecurity.org/126802/exper...
www.justsecurity.org/126802/exper...
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For a century they let lead-laced smoke spew over these neighborhoods. They know there is lead in the soil.
The EPA wouldn't help because levels didn't meet a threshold.
Until Biden lowered the levels needed to trigger a cleanup.
Trump rolled it all back.
Both kids now have development issues 🤬
The EPA wouldn't help because levels didn't meet a threshold.
Until Biden lowered the levels needed to trigger a cleanup.
Trump rolled it all back.
Both kids now have development issues 🤬
The EPA Was Considering a Massive Lead Cleanup in Omaha. Then Trump Shifted Guidance.
The Trump administration says it will speed cleanups, but residents of the largest residential lead Superfund site worry fewer properties will be remediated.
www.propublica.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
For a century they let lead-laced smoke spew over these neighborhoods. They know there is lead in the soil.
The EPA wouldn't help because levels didn't meet a threshold.
Until Biden lowered the levels needed to trigger a cleanup.
Trump rolled it all back.
Both kids now have development issues 🤬
The EPA wouldn't help because levels didn't meet a threshold.
Until Biden lowered the levels needed to trigger a cleanup.
Trump rolled it all back.
Both kids now have development issues 🤬
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The US abandoning Europe also means abandoning the silent deal where US war crimes and money laundering were overlooked so this works out.
December 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The US abandoning Europe also means abandoning the silent deal where US war crimes and money laundering were overlooked so this works out.