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"A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission targeted at Venezuela."
Chinese Hospital Ship Visits Jamaica as US Gunboats Ply Caribbean
A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission ...
www.bloomberg.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission targeted at Venezuela."
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
December 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
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Abbe Lowell, the attorney who is representing Letitia James: “I can't tell you a time in the federal system...where a federal prosecutor thought a case was strong enough to bring to a grand jury, and the grand jury said no.” @kaitlancollins.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Abbe Lowell, the attorney who is representing Letitia James: “I can't tell you a time in the federal system...where a federal prosecutor thought a case was strong enough to bring to a grand jury, and the grand jury said no.” @kaitlancollins.bsky.social
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The Golden Age.
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Golden Age.
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The CEO of Palantir.
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The CEO of Palantir.
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Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros would be the latest in this harmful trend — and could kill the movie theater industry.
If Netflix gets their way, their increased domination would make things worse for viewers and artists.
www.wsj.com/business/med...
If Netflix gets their way, their increased domination would make things worse for viewers and artists.
www.wsj.com/business/med...
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. for $72 Billion
The deal would reshape the entertainment and media industry, but it is set to face scrutiny from lawmakers.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros would be the latest in this harmful trend — and could kill the movie theater industry.
If Netflix gets their way, their increased domination would make things worse for viewers and artists.
www.wsj.com/business/med...
If Netflix gets their way, their increased domination would make things worse for viewers and artists.
www.wsj.com/business/med...
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In 1996, President Clinton passed the Telecommunications Act.
This repealed New Deal restrictions on media consolidation.
It also continued industry deregulation stretching back to Carter and Reagan.
www.thebignewsletter.com/p/on-jimmy-k...
This repealed New Deal restrictions on media consolidation.
It also continued industry deregulation stretching back to Carter and Reagan.
www.thebignewsletter.com/p/on-jimmy-k...
On Jimmy Kimmel: It's Time to Destroy the Censorship Machine and Repeal the Telecommunications Act of 1996
In 1996, Bill Clinton set the stage for what Donald Trump is doing now by creating a censorship machine of consolidated media, broadband, and tech firms. It's time to break it apart.
www.thebignewsletter.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
In 1996, President Clinton passed the Telecommunications Act.
This repealed New Deal restrictions on media consolidation.
It also continued industry deregulation stretching back to Carter and Reagan.
www.thebignewsletter.com/p/on-jimmy-k...
This repealed New Deal restrictions on media consolidation.
It also continued industry deregulation stretching back to Carter and Reagan.
www.thebignewsletter.com/p/on-jimmy-k...
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Suozzi: Prices are up. Why? Because of the tariffs. Prices are going up in health insurance because of the cancellation of the premium tax credits. Prices are going up in energy because there’s new demand for energy at the same time they cut supply.
December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Suozzi: Prices are up. Why? Because of the tariffs. Prices are going up in health insurance because of the cancellation of the premium tax credits. Prices are going up in energy because there’s new demand for energy at the same time they cut supply.
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Wow! The Supreme Court basically just said, if you want to do racial gerrymandering, have at it.
Let’s be clear, what Texas did was racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. SCOTUS just opened the floodgates.
Let’s be clear, what Texas did was racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. SCOTUS just opened the floodgates.
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Wow! The Supreme Court basically just said, if you want to do racial gerrymandering, have at it.
Let’s be clear, what Texas did was racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. SCOTUS just opened the floodgates.
Let’s be clear, what Texas did was racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. SCOTUS just opened the floodgates.
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, prolific actor known for his roles in “Mortal Kombat,” “Last Emperor” and “Man In The High Castle,” has died at 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dies: ‘Mortal Kombat, ‘Last Emperor’ & ‘Man In The High Castle’ Actor Was 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor best known for his roles in the Mortal Kombat films, The Last Emperor and The Man in the High Castle, has died.
deadline.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, prolific actor known for his roles in “Mortal Kombat,” “Last Emperor” and “Man In The High Castle,” has died at 75
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NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY DROPPED
There is a LOT here, but omg NATO allies are going to seethe at this paragraph
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
There is a LOT here, but omg NATO allies are going to seethe at this paragraph
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY DROPPED
There is a LOT here, but omg NATO allies are going to seethe at this paragraph
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
There is a LOT here, but omg NATO allies are going to seethe at this paragraph
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
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I am taking the next few days off from writing to prepare for a Supreme Court argument. If you want to support Democracy Docket during my pause, here is there link. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I am taking the next few days off from writing to prepare for a Supreme Court argument. If you want to support Democracy Docket during my pause, here is there link. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Koh: He appointed a junior staffer as the U.S. Attorney because he couldn't get anyone else to bring this forward. This is a sign of incompetence in this administration. We're seeing everywhere. Incompetence is leading to a 30x increase in measles year over year in this country…
December 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Koh: He appointed a junior staffer as the U.S. Attorney because he couldn't get anyone else to bring this forward. This is a sign of incompetence in this administration. We're seeing everywhere. Incompetence is leading to a 30x increase in measles year over year in this country…
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The Secretary of Defense taking extrajudicial killing requests from podcast hosts
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The Secretary of Defense taking extrajudicial killing requests from podcast hosts
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Zia Yusuf - the unelected multimillionaire policy chief of Reform - makes his fourth Question Time appearance tonight.
The party has five MPs
The party has five MPs
December 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Zia Yusuf - the unelected multimillionaire policy chief of Reform - makes his fourth Question Time appearance tonight.
The party has five MPs
The party has five MPs
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Alligator Alcatraz Detainees Tortured in Small ‘Box,’ Amnesty International Says
Migrants were allegedly sent to what detainees described as a four-by-four-foot "box" as punishment.
Migrants were allegedly sent to what detainees described as a four-by-four-foot "box" as punishment.
Alligator Alcatraz Detainees Tortured in Small 'Box,' Amnesty International Says
Migrants were allegedly sent to what detainees described as a four-by-four-foot "box" as punishment.
www.miaminewtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Alligator Alcatraz Detainees Tortured in Small ‘Box,’ Amnesty International Says
Migrants were allegedly sent to what detainees described as a four-by-four-foot "box" as punishment.
Migrants were allegedly sent to what detainees described as a four-by-four-foot "box" as punishment.
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Real wages (after inflation) were growing at 2.0% last year. Now it’s 0.8% — “clearly playing into what the majority of American households would define as an affordability crisis.”
@joebrusuelas.bsky.social
@joebrusuelas.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Real wages (after inflation) were growing at 2.0% last year. Now it’s 0.8% — “clearly playing into what the majority of American households would define as an affordability crisis.”
@joebrusuelas.bsky.social
@joebrusuelas.bsky.social
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Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell say client will ask a judge to release her from federal prison, a new court filing shows.
Ghislaine Maxwell will plea for prison release, new court filing says
Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell say client will ask a judge to release her from federal prison, a new court filing shows.
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell say client will ask a judge to release her from federal prison, a new court filing shows.
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So the complaint against the alleged pipe bomber is based entirely on:
1) His height (5'6")
2) His purchases of components
3) His phone pinging the cell towers
4) A meal at a restaurant by scene of the crime
No sneakers mentioned.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
1) His height (5'6")
2) His purchases of components
3) His phone pinging the cell towers
4) A meal at a restaurant by scene of the crime
No sneakers mentioned.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Affidavit In Support – #1, Att. #1 in United States v. COLE (D.D.C., 1:25-mj-00276) – CourtListener.com
SEALED COMPLAINT as to BRIAN J. COLE, JR (1). (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit In Support) (zmcg) (Main Document 1 replaced on 12/4/2025) (zmcg). (Attachment 1 replaced on 12/4/2025) (zmcg). (Main Document...
storage.courtlistener.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
So the complaint against the alleged pipe bomber is based entirely on:
1) His height (5'6")
2) His purchases of components
3) His phone pinging the cell towers
4) A meal at a restaurant by scene of the crime
No sneakers mentioned.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
1) His height (5'6")
2) His purchases of components
3) His phone pinging the cell towers
4) A meal at a restaurant by scene of the crime
No sneakers mentioned.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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More on all this: www.huffpost.com/entry/tom-co...
Tom Cotton Says U.S. Strikes On Alleged Drug Boat Were ‘Righteous’
The GOP senator claims it was “entirely lawful” that the U.S. military launched a follow-up strike to kill survivors of its first strike in the Sept. 2 attack.
www.huffpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
More on all this: www.huffpost.com/entry/tom-co...
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Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said earlier today that seeing this video was "one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service."
"People will someday see this video and they will see that that video shows ... an attack on shipwrecked sailors."
"People will someday see this video and they will see that that video shows ... an attack on shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said earlier today that seeing this video was "one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service."
"People will someday see this video and they will see that that video shows ... an attack on shipwrecked sailors."
"People will someday see this video and they will see that that video shows ... an attack on shipwrecked sailors."
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Q: What did you see in the second strike?
Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight."
Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight."
December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Q: What did you see in the second strike?
Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight."
Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight."
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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), to reporters, after viewing video footage of the U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean on Sept. 2:
"Righteous strikes." "Entirely lawful."
"Righteous strikes." "Entirely lawful."
December 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), to reporters, after viewing video footage of the U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean on Sept. 2:
"Righteous strikes." "Entirely lawful."
"Righteous strikes." "Entirely lawful."