John Gleason
@gleason555.bsky.social
Veteran journalist and married to a veteran journalist, life is good.
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Billions in federal contracts have been awarded to Elon Musk’s and Jeff Bezos’ companies, solidifying the ties between two of the world’s richest men and their allegiance to Trump.
Musk and Bezos Awarded Contracts After Sucking Up to Trump
The space race between the two billionaires continues.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Billions in federal contracts have been awarded to Elon Musk’s and Jeff Bezos’ companies, solidifying the ties between two of the world’s richest men and their allegiance to Trump.
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John Ossoff, Rev. Warnock, Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly, Jackie Rosen, Elissa Slotkin, and Tammy Baldwin all stood their ground against the MAGA budget.
But safe D Senators, Schumer, Durbin, Gillibrand, and Schatz gave Republicans the votes they needed anyway.
But safe D Senators, Schumer, Durbin, Gillibrand, and Schatz gave Republicans the votes they needed anyway.
March 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
John Ossoff, Rev. Warnock, Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly, Jackie Rosen, Elissa Slotkin, and Tammy Baldwin all stood their ground against the MAGA budget.
But safe D Senators, Schumer, Durbin, Gillibrand, and Schatz gave Republicans the votes they needed anyway.
But safe D Senators, Schumer, Durbin, Gillibrand, and Schatz gave Republicans the votes they needed anyway.
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📌BREAKING: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer just announced that he plans to vote to advance a government funding bill, which is a green light for Musk/Trump to continue terrorizing Americans.
📌I am calling for him to step down immediately. He is no damn leader.
📌I am calling for him to step down immediately. He is no damn leader.
March 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
📌BREAKING: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer just announced that he plans to vote to advance a government funding bill, which is a green light for Musk/Trump to continue terrorizing Americans.
📌I am calling for him to step down immediately. He is no damn leader.
📌I am calling for him to step down immediately. He is no damn leader.
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The similarities are uncanny.
March 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The similarities are uncanny.
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"Moderate" Republicans vote for Trump Nominee A after A assures them they won't do X. After confirmation, they immediately do X.
"Moderate" Republicans say Nominee B assured them they won't do X.
After confirmation, they immediately do X.
Repeat with Nominees C, D, E, F, G, etc.
"Moderate" Republicans say Nominee B assured them they won't do X.
After confirmation, they immediately do X.
Repeat with Nominees C, D, E, F, G, etc.
February 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"Moderate" Republicans vote for Trump Nominee A after A assures them they won't do X. After confirmation, they immediately do X.
"Moderate" Republicans say Nominee B assured them they won't do X.
After confirmation, they immediately do X.
Repeat with Nominees C, D, E, F, G, etc.
"Moderate" Republicans say Nominee B assured them they won't do X.
After confirmation, they immediately do X.
Repeat with Nominees C, D, E, F, G, etc.
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NIH has cut billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
NIH has cut billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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I have not watched any thing related to Trump. But the new administration starts i will watch them like a hark and say what I think because I voted unless you didn't you can't complain I will
January 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I have not watched any thing related to Trump. But the new administration starts i will watch them like a hark and say what I think because I voted unless you didn't you can't complain I will
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Republicans’ prized immigration bill, the Laken Riley Act, is apparently too expensive to implement, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE estimates $86 billion over three years, far exceeding House Republicans’ estimate last week of $3 billion.
newrepublic.com/post/190354/...
ICE estimates $86 billion over three years, far exceeding House Republicans’ estimate last week of $3 billion.
newrepublic.com/post/190354/...
ICE Warns Republicans’ Racist Immigration Bill Is a Total Bust
Not even U.S. immigration officials think the Laken Riley Act is a good idea.
newrepublic.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Republicans’ prized immigration bill, the Laken Riley Act, is apparently too expensive to implement, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE estimates $86 billion over three years, far exceeding House Republicans’ estimate last week of $3 billion.
newrepublic.com/post/190354/...
ICE estimates $86 billion over three years, far exceeding House Republicans’ estimate last week of $3 billion.
newrepublic.com/post/190354/...
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A Republican congressman threatened to withhold disaster relief aid amid the devastating LA wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. Meanwhile, Sen. John Barrasso said the GOP would ensure there are "strings attached" to any recovery funds sent to the state.
Schiff Supports Review Into Wildfires As GOPer Says Relief May Have 'Strings Attached'
Sen. Adam Schiff said visiting parts of Los Angeles "reminded me of visiting war zones, seeing that kind of devastation, just house after house, block after block."
www.huffpost.com
January 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A Republican congressman threatened to withhold disaster relief aid amid the devastating LA wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. Meanwhile, Sen. John Barrasso said the GOP would ensure there are "strings attached" to any recovery funds sent to the state.
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Three tankers carrying over 2 million barrels of Russian crude oil are floating off China's coast after they were hit by fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil sector. The vessels are part of the so-called "shadow fleet," a group of tankers used to evade sanctions targeting Russia's oil trade.
Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers carrying 2 million barrels of crude idling off China’s coast, Bloomberg reports
Three sanctioned tankers carrying over 2 million barrels of Russian crude oil are floating off China's coast after they were hit by fresh U.S. sanctions last week, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 13.
www.yahoo.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Three tankers carrying over 2 million barrels of Russian crude oil are floating off China's coast after they were hit by fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil sector. The vessels are part of the so-called "shadow fleet," a group of tankers used to evade sanctions targeting Russia's oil trade.
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Former President Jimmy Carter lies in repose at the Carter Center. Marta offers free shuttle buses from King Marta station to the Carter Center. You will go through Secret Service to enter. Shuttle buses do not allow bags.
www.itsmarta.com
www.itsmarta.com
January 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Former President Jimmy Carter lies in repose at the Carter Center. Marta offers free shuttle buses from King Marta station to the Carter Center. You will go through Secret Service to enter. Shuttle buses do not allow bags.
www.itsmarta.com
www.itsmarta.com
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BREAKING NEWS: Adam Kinzinger says he’s realized he’s closer to being a Democrat after changes in the Republican Party.
“The Democrats are now the party that’s defending America’s role in the world.”
Who else would WELCOME Adam to the Democratic Party? 💙
“The Democrats are now the party that’s defending America’s role in the world.”
Who else would WELCOME Adam to the Democratic Party? 💙
January 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Adam Kinzinger says he’s realized he’s closer to being a Democrat after changes in the Republican Party.
“The Democrats are now the party that’s defending America’s role in the world.”
Who else would WELCOME Adam to the Democratic Party? 💙
“The Democrats are now the party that’s defending America’s role in the world.”
Who else would WELCOME Adam to the Democratic Party? 💙
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Today is January 6, the anniversary of the felon/GOP’s violent insurrection trying to stop the peaceful transfer of power in the 2020 election! We remember 140 officers who were injured & those who lost their lives due to the attack on the Capitol! Hold all involved in the insurrection accountable!
January 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today is January 6, the anniversary of the felon/GOP’s violent insurrection trying to stop the peaceful transfer of power in the 2020 election! We remember 140 officers who were injured & those who lost their lives due to the attack on the Capitol! Hold all involved in the insurrection accountable!
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Classless and petty. What a sorry excuse for a human being.
Republican Senator’s Husband Rejects Kamala Harris’ Handshake
The vice president reached out to shake Bruce Fischer’s hand, who nodded in return.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Classless and petty. What a sorry excuse for a human being.
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A real photo and perfect metaphor heading into 2025.
January 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A real photo and perfect metaphor heading into 2025.
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Still guilty.
December 27, 2024 at 5:56 AM
Still guilty.
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greg gumbel, cbs sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78 www.cbsnews.com/news/greg-gu...
Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
www.cbsnews.com
December 27, 2024 at 10:27 PM
greg gumbel, cbs sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78 www.cbsnews.com/news/greg-gu...
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📢 App Version 1.96 is rolling out now (1/6)
In this release: a notifications Mentions tab, reserving your default username when you verify your account with a domain, and other improvements!
In this release: a notifications Mentions tab, reserving your default username when you verify your account with a domain, and other improvements!
December 19, 2024 at 9:54 PM
📢 App Version 1.96 is rolling out now (1/6)
In this release: a notifications Mentions tab, reserving your default username when you verify your account with a domain, and other improvements!
In this release: a notifications Mentions tab, reserving your default username when you verify your account with a domain, and other improvements!
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Thanks to Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Republicans cut $190 million for pediatric cancer research from the funding bill.
Congrats to DOGE on their first victory.
Congrats to DOGE on their first victory.
December 19, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Thanks to Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Republicans cut $190 million for pediatric cancer research from the funding bill.
Congrats to DOGE on their first victory.
Congrats to DOGE on their first victory.
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Oh, give me a goddamn break, you lying, hypocritical felon.
December 2, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Oh, give me a goddamn break, you lying, hypocritical felon.
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The Trump ordeal has made one thing clear.
Too many of our checks and balances rely on norms, traditions and the honor code.
It works when those elected into power are people of honor and integrity who respect our norms and traditions.
Elect a lifelong criminal and it all goes sideways.
Too many of our checks and balances rely on norms, traditions and the honor code.
It works when those elected into power are people of honor and integrity who respect our norms and traditions.
Elect a lifelong criminal and it all goes sideways.
November 27, 2024 at 7:55 PM
The Trump ordeal has made one thing clear.
Too many of our checks and balances rely on norms, traditions and the honor code.
It works when those elected into power are people of honor and integrity who respect our norms and traditions.
Elect a lifelong criminal and it all goes sideways.
Too many of our checks and balances rely on norms, traditions and the honor code.
It works when those elected into power are people of honor and integrity who respect our norms and traditions.
Elect a lifelong criminal and it all goes sideways.