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The Brazen Illegality of Trump’s Venezuela Operation www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
The Brazen Illegality of Trump’s Venezuela Operation
A scholar of international law on the implications of the U.S. arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.
www.newyorker.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:07 AM
The Brazen Illegality of Trump’s Venezuela Operation www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
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Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"
Border czar Tom Homan didn't receive a normal background check for his role while his bribery probe was still ongoing:
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Border czar Tom Homan didn’t receive normal background check during bribery probe
President-elect Trump initially balked at submitting names of likely nominees to the FBI for background checks, a basic step intended to flag possible financial conflicts or ethical problems.
www.ms.now
December 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"
This Is the Damage Kennedy Has Done in Less Than a Year www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/o...
Opinion | This Is the Damage Kennedy Has Done in Less Than a Year
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This Is the Damage Kennedy Has Done in Less Than a Year www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/o...
While not entirely surprising at this point, alarming & sad nonetheless.
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
While not entirely surprising at this point, alarming & sad nonetheless.
Trump labels Maduro as " a terrorist drug cartel leader." Does that mean he'll pardon him--like Hernández?
Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. Seizes Tanker Off Venezuela, President Says
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Trump labels Maduro as " a terrorist drug cartel leader." Does that mean he'll pardon him--like Hernández?
It's complicated. But also not.
The Road to 1948, and the Roots of a Perpetual Conflict (Published 2024)
How the decisions that led to the founding of Israel have brought unending conflict to the region.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It's complicated. But also not.
Even the WSJ hates Robert Kennedy, Jr.
www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
Opinion | RFK Jr. Turns the CDC Against Vaccines
The agency’s website is revised to spread autism fears, despite serious science finding no link.
www.wsj.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Even the WSJ hates Robert Kennedy, Jr.
www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
This is a beautiful piece, by Tatiana Schlossberg (daughter of Caroline Kennedy).
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
www.newyorker.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This is a beautiful piece, by Tatiana Schlossberg (daughter of Caroline Kennedy).
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Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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After everything, Senate Democrats still haven’t figured out that surrendering to Trump Republicans will end badly? Unbelievable.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
After everything, Senate Democrats still haven’t figured out that surrendering to Trump Republicans will end badly? Unbelievable.
This is why a free press is imperative. This is why The New York Times (and other "mainstream" media outlets) remains imperative (whatever its flaws): significant investigative resources that allow this kind of essential reporting to take place.
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This is why a free press is imperative. This is why The New York Times (and other "mainstream" media outlets) remains imperative (whatever its flaws): significant investigative resources that allow this kind of essential reporting to take place.
Significant.
Passaic County was also the only county in NJ where Trump DOJ sent election monitors 🫢
November 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Significant.
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy?
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
This is disappointing. But also, probably futile.
Bloomberg Gives $1.5 Million to Pro-Cuomo Super PAC
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This is disappointing. But also, probably futile.
Global nationalist cancer metastasizing.
Opinion | Could This Unserious, Mischievous, Frightening Man Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Global nationalist cancer metastasizing.
Love this.
October 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Love this.
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“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government…”
~Patrick Henry
~Patrick Henry
October 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government…”
~Patrick Henry
~Patrick Henry
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This sounds familiar.
This. Said. It. All. ⬇️⬇️
Please. Share. So. Everyone. Knows. The. Truth.
Please. Share. So. Everyone. Knows. The. Truth.
October 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This sounds familiar.
Yet another example of superb journalism, featuring brilliant textual and visual clarity. And obviously, a crucial topic.
What New York Can Do to Survive Flooding
Adaptation is a matter of survival, and the city may have to throw every solution available at a worsening situation.
www.nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Yet another example of superb journalism, featuring brilliant textual and visual clarity. And obviously, a crucial topic.
So good.
Andrew, we're voting you off the island and back to the suburbs.
Our new ad just aired during Survivor.
Our new ad just aired during Survivor.
October 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
So good.
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Top 10 Rally Reminders for #NoKingsDayOct18th
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Top 10 Rally Reminders for #NoKingsDayOct18th
His media team is... very good.
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
His media team is... very good.
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Just locker-room talk, right?
And these were not kids. They were adults, some working iwthin the Trump administration.
And these were not kids. They were adults, some working iwthin the Trump administration.
Vance on public outrage over the "I love Hitler" group chat: "Grow up! Focus on the real issues. Don't focus on what kids say in group chats... The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys — they tell edgy, offensive jokes. That's what kids do."
October 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Just locker-room talk, right?
And these were not kids. They were adults, some working iwthin the Trump administration.
And these were not kids. They were adults, some working iwthin the Trump administration.