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WOW -- Trump announces he's not taking questions today, which is highly unusual, saying "I think we have to just stop right here"
(the Epstein files are supposed to be released later today)
(the Epstein files are supposed to be released later today)
December 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
WOW -- Trump announces he's not taking questions today, which is highly unusual, saying "I think we have to just stop right here"
(the Epstein files are supposed to be released later today)
(the Epstein files are supposed to be released later today)
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The reason you should all read this book is that it is the only existing historical account of the fall of German constitutional democracy, written in real time, as it happened, from within Germany, by a German lawyer.
The parallels are uncanny.
The parallels are uncanny.
Again, for reference. Should be mandatory reading always, but especially these days.
The Dual State: A Contribution to the Theory of Dictatorship: Fraenkel, Ernst, Shils, E a, Lowenstein, Edith: 9781616190699: Amazon.com: Books
The Dual State: A Contribution to the Theory of Dictatorship [Fraenkel, Ernst, Shils, E a, Lowenstein, Edith] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Dual State: A Contribution to the...
a.co
December 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The reason you should all read this book is that it is the only existing historical account of the fall of German constitutional democracy, written in real time, as it happened, from within Germany, by a German lawyer.
The parallels are uncanny.
The parallels are uncanny.
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The grim toll of in-custody deaths in the first year of Trump’s second term now surpasses that of Biden’s entire presidency.
ICE Barbie Grilled Over Four Detainee Deaths in Four Days
The grim toll of in-custody deaths in the first year of Trump’s second term now surpasses that of Biden’s entire presidency.
trib.al
December 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The grim toll of in-custody deaths in the first year of Trump’s second term now surpasses that of Biden’s entire presidency.
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Heather Long: The economy is about people. We talk about %, but keep this in mind: There are nearly 1 mn more unemployed people now than in January. 271,000 federal workers left or were let go since January. That explains some of the rise in unemployed, but there are other shifts going on.
December 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Heather Long: The economy is about people. We talk about %, but keep this in mind: There are nearly 1 mn more unemployed people now than in January. 271,000 federal workers left or were let go since January. That explains some of the rise in unemployed, but there are other shifts going on.
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Breaking News: Four politically vulnerable House Republicans teamed up with Democrats to force a vote in early 2026 on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Republicans Clinch Democrats’ Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies
After the speaker denied them a vote on extending the subsidies, four Republicans from competitive districts joined Democrats’ bid to go around G.O.P. leaders and force action.
nyti.ms
December 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Breaking News: Four politically vulnerable House Republicans teamed up with Democrats to force a vote in early 2026 on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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We must consider accurate, rigorous journalism as a public good, like libraries and schools, which are not expected to turn profits. And treat this moment like the crisis it is.
@victorpickard.bsky.social on Right Now With @perrybaconjr.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2045...
@victorpickard.bsky.social on Right Now With @perrybaconjr.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2045...
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We must consider accurate, rigorous journalism as a public good, like libraries and schools, which are not expected to turn profits. And treat this moment like the crisis it is.
@victorpickard.bsky.social on Right Now With @perrybaconjr.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2045...
@victorpickard.bsky.social on Right Now With @perrybaconjr.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2045...
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DHS gave a $1 billion contract to a politically-connected donor whose company had never received a federal contract before, in a process led by a political appointee to DHS who had held a senior position at a MAGA-linked org (the American First Policy Institute) which gave the guy an award in 2024.
DHS fast-tracked $1 billion contract to pro-Trump donor’s company
A DHS official leading the process previously worked at the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump nonprofit where the contractor’s CEO was a donor.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
DHS gave a $1 billion contract to a politically-connected donor whose company had never received a federal contract before, in a process led by a political appointee to DHS who had held a senior position at a MAGA-linked org (the American First Policy Institute) which gave the guy an award in 2024.
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"From our surveillance, influenza activity is increasing in the US right now, and therefore that the time to get vaccinated for this season is right now.”
www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/h...
Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant | CNN
The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In many cases, it’s a ne...
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:29 AM
"From our surveillance, influenza activity is increasing in the US right now, and therefore that the time to get vaccinated for this season is right now.”
www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/h...
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Cancer is no longer a condition that mainly affects older adults. In many regions, younger people are increasingly diagnosed with cancers historically seen later in life.
www.sciencealert.com/cancer-death...
www.sciencealert.com/cancer-death...
Cancer Deaths to Double by 2050 Unless We Make Changes, Expert Warns
When I worked on the latest Global Burden of Disease cancer study, a global project that tracks cancer patterns and deaths across countries, I found myself pausing as the numbers loaded on the screen.
www.sciencealert.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Cancer is no longer a condition that mainly affects older adults. In many regions, younger people are increasingly diagnosed with cancers historically seen later in life.
www.sciencealert.com/cancer-death...
www.sciencealert.com/cancer-death...
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היום למדתי — עם טריגר סרטן.
צילומי הסרט The Conqueror (1956) עם ג'ון ויין בתפקיד ג'ינגיס חאן (זו לא טעות) נערכו באזורים לא רחוקים מאתרי ניסויים בפצצות אטום. ויתר על כן, עפר משם הובא לצילומי המשך באולפן. עד 1980, 41% מחברי הצוות שעבדו על הסרט חלו בסרטן.
צילומי הסרט The Conqueror (1956) עם ג'ון ויין בתפקיד ג'ינגיס חאן (זו לא טעות) נערכו באזורים לא רחוקים מאתרי ניסויים בפצצות אטום. ויתר על כן, עפר משם הובא לצילומי המשך באולפן. עד 1980, 41% מחברי הצוות שעבדו על הסרט חלו בסרטן.
December 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
היום למדתי — עם טריגר סרטן.
צילומי הסרט The Conqueror (1956) עם ג'ון ויין בתפקיד ג'ינגיס חאן (זו לא טעות) נערכו באזורים לא רחוקים מאתרי ניסויים בפצצות אטום. ויתר על כן, עפר משם הובא לצילומי המשך באולפן. עד 1980, 41% מחברי הצוות שעבדו על הסרט חלו בסרטן.
צילומי הסרט The Conqueror (1956) עם ג'ון ויין בתפקיד ג'ינגיס חאן (זו לא טעות) נערכו באזורים לא רחוקים מאתרי ניסויים בפצצות אטום. ויתר על כן, עפר משם הובא לצילומי המשך באולפן. עד 1980, 41% מחברי הצוות שעבדו על הסרט חלו בסרטן.
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This must be fake news because Trump said he ended this conflict.
December 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This must be fake news because Trump said he ended this conflict.
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Kristi Noem claimed a few months ago that they arrested the girlfriend of the leader of Antifa and that was going to lead to the prosecution of the entire “organization.” What happened with that? Any updates?
December 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Kristi Noem claimed a few months ago that they arrested the girlfriend of the leader of Antifa and that was going to lead to the prosecution of the entire “organization.” What happened with that? Any updates?
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Don't let a little premeditated misery and death for millions of Americans by the richest people ever to live get you down.
December 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Don't let a little premeditated misery and death for millions of Americans by the richest people ever to live get you down.
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The context: this ties to a Trump decision dating to the first 72 hours of his administration to stand down all cybersecurity operations targeting Russia, creating an open gap for Russian influence operations.
December 13, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The context: this ties to a Trump decision dating to the first 72 hours of his administration to stand down all cybersecurity operations targeting Russia, creating an open gap for Russian influence operations.
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Seven German journalism students tracked Russian-crewed freighters lurking off the Dutch and German coast—and connected them to drone swarms over military bases. (Hank Van Ess)
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Seven German journalism students tracked Russian-crewed freighters lurking off the Dutch and German coast—and connected them to drone swarms over military bases. (Hank Van Ess)
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge's order and returns home
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge's order and returns home
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from an immigration detention center in Pennsylvania following an order from a federal judge issued Thursday.
apnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge's order and returns home
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BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked our bill to stop health care premiums from skyrocketing.
This vote was Republicans' last chance to do something before costs jump on January 1—once again, they refused.
This is health care sabotage & we will hold Republicans accountable.
This vote was Republicans' last chance to do something before costs jump on January 1—once again, they refused.
This is health care sabotage & we will hold Republicans accountable.
December 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked our bill to stop health care premiums from skyrocketing.
This vote was Republicans' last chance to do something before costs jump on January 1—once again, they refused.
This is health care sabotage & we will hold Republicans accountable.
This vote was Republicans' last chance to do something before costs jump on January 1—once again, they refused.
This is health care sabotage & we will hold Republicans accountable.
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The US government is now a mafia organization.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The US government is now a mafia organization.
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BREAKING: A judge has ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
BREAKING: A judge has ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody
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When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase including preterm birth and infant mortality.
www.sciencealert.com/forever-chem...
www.sciencealert.com/forever-chem...
'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Issues
When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase, a new study fo...
www.sciencealert.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase including preterm birth and infant mortality.
www.sciencealert.com/forever-chem...
www.sciencealert.com/forever-chem...
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The DOJ has confirmed that President Trump blocked the release of more than 4,100 documents requested as part of a lawsuit brought by injured January 6 police officers.
With this action, the president is directly blocking a case alleging that he helped to fuel the deadly riot. trib.al/o6IVFjF
With this action, the president is directly blocking a case alleging that he helped to fuel the deadly riot. trib.al/o6IVFjF
December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The DOJ has confirmed that President Trump blocked the release of more than 4,100 documents requested as part of a lawsuit brought by injured January 6 police officers.
With this action, the president is directly blocking a case alleging that he helped to fuel the deadly riot. trib.al/o6IVFjF
With this action, the president is directly blocking a case alleging that he helped to fuel the deadly riot. trib.al/o6IVFjF
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China was the largest export market for American farmers in 2024. They bought 27 metric tons of soybeans last year. They stopped buying in 2025 when Trump started his trade war. These are simple, obvious, basic facts. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Leavitt: "President Trump convinced President Xi to continue purchasing again American soybeans, which is something China wasn't doing under the last administration because they had no respect for President Biden or the country at the time."
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
China was the largest export market for American farmers in 2024. They bought 27 metric tons of soybeans last year. They stopped buying in 2025 when Trump started his trade war. These are simple, obvious, basic facts. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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POLITICO: You pardoned the former president of Honduras even though he was convicted in a massive intl drug trafficking scheme. How is that 0 tolerance on drug trafficking?
TRUMP: Well I don't know him and I know very little about him other than people said it was like an Obama-Biden type set up
TRUMP: Well I don't know him and I know very little about him other than people said it was like an Obama-Biden type set up
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
POLITICO: You pardoned the former president of Honduras even though he was convicted in a massive intl drug trafficking scheme. How is that 0 tolerance on drug trafficking?
TRUMP: Well I don't know him and I know very little about him other than people said it was like an Obama-Biden type set up
TRUMP: Well I don't know him and I know very little about him other than people said it was like an Obama-Biden type set up
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We can debate each word he said, but I will leave you with this joke currently trending in Europe:
“In war between Russia and Ukraine, United States surrendered first.”
“In war between Russia and Ukraine, United States surrendered first.”
December 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We can debate each word he said, but I will leave you with this joke currently trending in Europe:
“In war between Russia and Ukraine, United States surrendered first.”
“In war between Russia and Ukraine, United States surrendered first.”