John DeVleming
@hejhog.bsky.social
Former deep state apparatchik.
Facts anyone?
As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
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Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Facts anyone?
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"energy independence"
Burgum: "Today we're sending notifications to the 5 large offshore wind projects that are under construction that their leases will be suspended due to national security concerns ... the Dept of War has come back conclusively that these large offshore wind programs create radar interference"
December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"energy independence"
This is the opposite of what we used to do.
This feels a little too on the nose:
Under Trump, America only wants people who don’t check facts
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Under Trump, America only wants people who don’t check facts
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State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
www.npr.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This is the opposite of what we used to do.
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Job losses in June, August, and October mean the U.S. economy has shed jobs in three out of the past six months.
And recall that Powell said last week that Fed staff thinks the numbers may be *overstating* jobs by about 60k/month, due to methodological issues
And recall that Powell said last week that Fed staff thinks the numbers may be *overstating* jobs by about 60k/month, due to methodological issues
December 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Job losses in June, August, and October mean the U.S. economy has shed jobs in three out of the past six months.
And recall that Powell said last week that Fed staff thinks the numbers may be *overstating* jobs by about 60k/month, due to methodological issues
And recall that Powell said last week that Fed staff thinks the numbers may be *overstating* jobs by about 60k/month, due to methodological issues
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Aaaaand there it is, folks: Trump’s serious quo for FIFA’s silly quid.
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Justice Department moves to drop charges in international soccer corruption case
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
www.cbsnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Aaaaand there it is, folks: Trump’s serious quo for FIFA’s silly quid.
www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-mov...
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Sen. Jacky Rosen, who sits on the Armed Services Committee, said if reports are accurate, Hegseth “gave an illegal order” that killed survivors of a Caribbean boat strike.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/rose...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/rose...
Rosen, Cortez Masto join calls for Defense Secretary Hegseth to resign over boat strike - The Nevada Independent
Criticism has mounted amid reports that Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack.
thenevadaindependent.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Sen. Jacky Rosen, who sits on the Armed Services Committee, said if reports are accurate, Hegseth “gave an illegal order” that killed survivors of a Caribbean boat strike.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/rose...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/rose...
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China seems to be gaining global support as a leading power. Our analysis shows that a fall in affection for America is benefitting its biggest rival
China’s growing global fan club
Our new poll shows global opinion is swinging its way
econ.st
November 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
China seems to be gaining global support as a leading power. Our analysis shows that a fall in affection for America is benefitting its biggest rival
In Putin’s pocket.
The Trump administration’s decision to lift sanctions on Milorad Dodik fulfills a central aim of Putin’s strategy: fracturing the Western order, writes Elmira Bayrasli.
Trump Deals a Blow to Bosnia
Lifting sanctions on Milorad Dodik is a win for Putin and instability at Europe’s expense.
foreignpolicy.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
In Putin’s pocket.
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Stephen Miller accused leftists of demonizing and dehumanizing their enemies. He might want to listen to the speech he gave at Charlie Kirk's memorial. It sounded eerily similar to one Joseph Goebbels gave in 1932 about Horst Wessel, a fellow Nazi who was killed by communists.
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Stephen Miller accused leftists of demonizing and dehumanizing their enemies. He might want to listen to the speech he gave at Charlie Kirk's memorial. It sounded eerily similar to one Joseph Goebbels gave in 1932 about Horst Wessel, a fellow Nazi who was killed by communists.
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Extending the health care tax credits for one year costs about the same as Trump’s bailout of Argentina.
Trump and Congressional Republicans must come to the table and negotiate—before tens of millions of Americans see their health care premiums double.
Trump and Congressional Republicans must come to the table and negotiate—before tens of millions of Americans see their health care premiums double.
November 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Extending the health care tax credits for one year costs about the same as Trump’s bailout of Argentina.
Trump and Congressional Republicans must come to the table and negotiate—before tens of millions of Americans see their health care premiums double.
Trump and Congressional Republicans must come to the table and negotiate—before tens of millions of Americans see their health care premiums double.
Absolutely true, and don’t get me started on the poor who don’t happen to be Christian like I am.
@nickkristof.bsky.social: Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Opinion | Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Absolutely true, and don’t get me started on the poor who don’t happen to be Christian like I am.
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Millions risk losing lifesaving care as rural hospitals collapse under Medicaid cuts, turning vast Republican heartland counties into health deserts where every minute now decides who lives and who dies.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Millions risk losing lifesaving care as rural hospitals collapse under Medicaid cuts, turning vast Republican heartland counties into health deserts where every minute now decides who lives and who dies.
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So much winning.
Driving more of our allies into the arms of China www.bbc.com/news/article...
Canada Prime Minister Carney to visit Xi Jinping in China, marking 'turning point'
Finding it hard to reach a resolution of its trade dispute with the US after Trump suspended talks, Canada turns to other major economies.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:49 AM
So much winning.
This is the kind of astonishing stupidity that is running the best and the brightest out of our county.
In May, Donald Trump took aim at research on “transgender mice”.
“There aren’t transgender mice, there are transgenic mice,” explains one of the world’s top cancer scientists who had his funding pulled. Listen to “The Weekend Intelligence”
“There aren’t transgender mice, there are transgenic mice,” explains one of the world’s top cancer scientists who had his funding pulled. Listen to “The Weekend Intelligence”
Science under siege
A chill political wind is rattling America’s ivory towers. What does it mean for research?
econ.st
October 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This is the kind of astonishing stupidity that is running the best and the brightest out of our county.
Growing a spine and some small concern for the rule of law?
BREAKING: The US Senate just voted to repeal President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, with five Senator Republicans joining Democrats.
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Growing a spine and some small concern for the rule of law?
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The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to end the national emergency underpinning President Trump’s tariffs on Brazil — an indicator of growing GOP frustration with the president’s trade policy.
Senate approves bipartisan resolution to end tariffs on Brazil
The move reflects frustration over President Donald Trump’s trade actions among a group of GOP lawmakers, though it cannot pass the House.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to end the national emergency underpinning President Trump’s tariffs on Brazil — an indicator of growing GOP frustration with the president’s trade policy.
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‘He lost us’: Generals, senior officers say trust in Hegseth has evaporated
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/oc...
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/oc...
‘He lost us’: Generals, senior officers say trust in Hegseth has evaporated
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lost the trust and respect of some top military commanders, with his public “grandstanding” widely seen as unprofessional and the personnel moves made by the former ...
www.washingtontimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
‘He lost us’: Generals, senior officers say trust in Hegseth has evaporated
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/oc...
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Donald Trump is not just the most immature, insecure, stupid person to ever become president; he is the most immature, insecure, stupid person to ever become famous.
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
October 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Donald Trump is not just the most immature, insecure, stupid person to ever become president; he is the most immature, insecure, stupid person to ever become famous.
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Russ Vought is once again making use of his handy scythe as the government shutdown heads into week four.
Trump’s Grim Reaper Slashes Blue City Budgets—Again—in Latest Shutdown Power Grab
Russ Vought is once again making use of his handy scythe as the government shutdown heads into week four.
trib.al
October 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Russ Vought is once again making use of his handy scythe as the government shutdown heads into week four.
Unbelievable stupidity. These are our brightest epidemiologists. Fired by a bunch of dim bulbs.
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Unbelievable stupidity. These are our brightest epidemiologists. Fired by a bunch of dim bulbs.
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It is no coincidence that Trump is indicting AG Tish James, someone who he considers a political enemy because she held him accountable to the law in New York. Once again he is playing wannabe dictator and going after anyone who doesn’t bend the knee to him. Disgraceful.
New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case after pressure campaign by Trump
New York Attorney General Letitia James was charged Thursday as part of a mortgage fraud investigation aggressively pushed by the Trump administration.
apnews.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It is no coincidence that Trump is indicting AG Tish James, someone who he considers a political enemy because she held him accountable to the law in New York. Once again he is playing wannabe dictator and going after anyone who doesn’t bend the knee to him. Disgraceful.
Oh gee, no checks or balances on me, I’m the President. 😩
The President ordered these charges and fired his own U.S. Attorney and replaced him with a White House aide who would overrule career prosecutors to bring them.
We all must stand up for the rule of law.
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We all must stand up for the rule of law.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Live Updates: N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Oh gee, no checks or balances on me, I’m the President. 😩
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Bondi won't answer Klobuchar's question about if she was directed by the White House to prosecuted Comey but lies that Trump "is the most transparent president in American history"
October 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Bondi won't answer Klobuchar's question about if she was directed by the White House to prosecuted Comey but lies that Trump "is the most transparent president in American history"
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Ford CEO on tariffs: “I mean, it's frustrating 'cause we're the most American auto company, and we export the most, and yet, we have this $2 billion headwind, which prevents me from investing even more in the US.”
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Ford CEO says $2 billion in tariff costs prevents more US investments
Ford CEO Jim Farley says tariffs on imported parts are driving up costs on the company's cars.
finance.yahoo.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Ford CEO on tariffs: “I mean, it's frustrating 'cause we're the most American auto company, and we export the most, and yet, we have this $2 billion headwind, which prevents me from investing even more in the US.”
finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-ce...
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Republicans like to claim they aren't actually cutting Medicaid.
Which is an easily disproven lie.
Which is an easily disproven lie.
October 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Republicans like to claim they aren't actually cutting Medicaid.
Which is an easily disproven lie.
Which is an easily disproven lie.