Jessica/Jessie/Jess
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Sen. Andy Kim is a force to be reckoned with.
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Sen. Andy Kim is a force to be reckoned with.
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“You could say it’s down 87% or you could say it’d have to go up by 700% to get back to that price.”
Sure.
What Trump said was that prices were being cut by 600%, not “prices are being cut such that they would need to go up 600% to return to the prior price.”
Sure.
What Trump said was that prices were being cut by 600%, not “prices are being cut such that they would need to go up 600% to return to the prior price.”
FOX: If you cut something by 100%, the cost goes down to 0. If you cut it by 600%, the drug companies are actually paying you
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
December 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
“You could say it’s down 87% or you could say it’d have to go up by 700% to get back to that price.”
Sure.
What Trump said was that prices were being cut by 600%, not “prices are being cut such that they would need to go up 600% to return to the prior price.”
Sure.
What Trump said was that prices were being cut by 600%, not “prices are being cut such that they would need to go up 600% to return to the prior price.”
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“The thing that’s been the most difficult so far is that, in all of our interactions with the government, they’re denying that any of her birth certificates, which are from Laurel, Maryland, her records of immunization, medical records — they’re denying the authenticity of them.”
ICE Says U.S. Citizen's Birth Certificate Is Fake After Arresting Her: Attorneys
Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales was arrested on Sunday. ICE won’t release her despite extensive documentation of her citizenship, her attorneys told HuffPost.
www.huffpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:59 AM
“The thing that’s been the most difficult so far is that, in all of our interactions with the government, they’re denying that any of her birth certificates, which are from Laurel, Maryland, her records of immunization, medical records — they’re denying the authenticity of them.”
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December 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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“Yes, you in the back, I see you have your hand up.”
“Why was it ‘one thing’ all those other times? I mean, I know why, we all do, I just think it’d be good to acknowledge it.”
“Why was it ‘one thing’ all those other times? I mean, I know why, we all do, I just think it’d be good to acknowledge it.”
December 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
“Yes, you in the back, I see you have your hand up.”
“Why was it ‘one thing’ all those other times? I mean, I know why, we all do, I just think it’d be good to acknowledge it.”
“Why was it ‘one thing’ all those other times? I mean, I know why, we all do, I just think it’d be good to acknowledge it.”
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By way of comparison, a total of 26 people died in ICE detention during the four years of the Biden administration.
Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
December 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
By way of comparison, a total of 26 people died in ICE detention during the four years of the Biden administration.
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Agree, that would be a good research project.
I hope someone is doing stats regarding the impact of siphoning off corrections officers and leaving the prison system floundering.
December 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Agree, that would be a good research project.
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Detention healthcare is big business. And there have been many, many lawsuits alleging that these companies cut corners to squeeze cents.
That’s not to say that all government-run facilities are great. Far from it. Legislatures also have an incentive to cut corners to make a budget work.
That’s not to say that all government-run facilities are great. Far from it. Legislatures also have an incentive to cut corners to make a budget work.
December 19, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Detention healthcare is big business. And there have been many, many lawsuits alleging that these companies cut corners to squeeze cents.
That’s not to say that all government-run facilities are great. Far from it. Legislatures also have an incentive to cut corners to make a budget work.
That’s not to say that all government-run facilities are great. Far from it. Legislatures also have an incentive to cut corners to make a budget work.
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Of note: three major prison healthcare companies have gone bankrupt in recent years, each time letting them avoid having to pay out lawsuits against them for insufficient care. Yes, private equity is playing a role here too. These issues, bad as they are in ICE detention, are not unique.
Private-equity backed prison health companies continue despite decade of alleged constitutional violations
The Guardian examined two private-equity backed companies that have been accused of failing to protect inmates from risk of harm, and even preventable death
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Of note: three major prison healthcare companies have gone bankrupt in recent years, each time letting them avoid having to pay out lawsuits against them for insufficient care. Yes, private equity is playing a role here too. These issues, bad as they are in ICE detention, are not unique.
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Anyway, all four deaths which Congress was notified about today occurred in facilities run by a private prison company, where conditions are harsh and staffing is stretched thin. A proper investigation is necessary, but with oversight agencies slashed, I worry we won't get one.
December 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Anyway, all four deaths which Congress was notified about today occurred in facilities run by a private prison company, where conditions are harsh and staffing is stretched thin. A proper investigation is necessary, but with oversight agencies slashed, I worry we won't get one.
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ICE has its own Health Services Corps, which it operates in 17 large detention centers, but an increasingly large majority of people are held in private detention centers where the healthcare is operated by contractor or subcontractor, where ICE basically just manages the insurance claims.
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
ICE has its own Health Services Corps, which it operates in 17 large detention centers, but an increasingly large majority of people are held in private detention centers where the healthcare is operated by contractor or subcontractor, where ICE basically just manages the insurance claims.
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Not for the first time, the signature block for Self-Proclaimed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan spelled it “Virgina.”
December 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Not for the first time, the signature block for Self-Proclaimed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan spelled it “Virgina.”
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Breaking:
Judge Dugan ACQUITTED on Count One, convicted on Count 2.
Judge Dugan ACQUITTED on Count One, convicted on Count 2.
December 19, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Breaking:
Judge Dugan ACQUITTED on Count One, convicted on Count 2.
Judge Dugan ACQUITTED on Count One, convicted on Count 2.
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An undocumented migrant convicted of unlawful gun possession challenged the law he was convicted under as violating the 2nd Amendment
A federal judge said the 2nd Amendment doesn't apply to him anyway because he's a noncitizen
As you may imagine, I have Thoughts
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
A federal judge said the 2nd Amendment doesn't apply to him anyway because he's a noncitizen
As you may imagine, I have Thoughts
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
Amul Thapar Desperately Wants to Be a Trump Supreme Court Justice
The Sixth Circuit judge's latest legal theory is ahistorical and nonsensical. It also aligns perfectly with Trump's anti-immigrant agenda.
ballsandstrikes.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
An undocumented migrant convicted of unlawful gun possession challenged the law he was convicted under as violating the 2nd Amendment
A federal judge said the 2nd Amendment doesn't apply to him anyway because he's a noncitizen
As you may imagine, I have Thoughts
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
A federal judge said the 2nd Amendment doesn't apply to him anyway because he's a noncitizen
As you may imagine, I have Thoughts
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
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I'm sorry: I'm glad the Brown shooter has been found, but watching law enforcement officials take a victory lap and praise each other feels kinda gross? Given how the FBI messed up by leaking the name of an innocent person and that a random 48-year-old guy avoided capture for days, no time to brag
December 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I'm sorry: I'm glad the Brown shooter has been found, but watching law enforcement officials take a victory lap and praise each other feels kinda gross? Given how the FBI messed up by leaking the name of an innocent person and that a random 48-year-old guy avoided capture for days, no time to brag
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Europe has to align itself against Russia because Trump is completely beholden to Putin.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/w...
Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Europe has to align itself against Russia because Trump is completely beholden to Putin.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/w...
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It all might make more sense if he actually were drinking. But Trump, with his "alcoholic's personality," seems even less inhibited in a way that has many in Washington shaking their heads and wondering if the leader of the free world has lost it. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
Shouting, Ranting, Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It all might make more sense if he actually were drinking. But Trump, with his "alcoholic's personality," seems even less inhibited in a way that has many in Washington shaking their heads and wondering if the leader of the free world has lost it. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
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Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Today I received FOUR death notifications for people in ICE custody. That's 30 deaths since Trump took office. It's appalling & unacceptable.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
ICE is required—by law—to ensure detainees are safe & their basic needs are met. It's clear this isn't the case. We NEED answers.
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Getting rid of disparate impact liability under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act would mean cutting millions of people of color off from recourse for anything but the most obvious and explicit discrimination
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
How the Trump Administration Is Quietly Resegregating the American Workforce
The Justice Department’s rollback of disparate impact is just one new policy that makes it harder for people of color to challenge illegal discrimination.
ballsandstrikes.org
December 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Getting rid of disparate impact liability under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act would mean cutting millions of people of color off from recourse for anything but the most obvious and explicit discrimination
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
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The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
December 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
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SCOOP: House Democrats suspected a few in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
Sarah McBride Lobbied Some Republicans to Vote Against an Anti-Trans Bill
When House Democrats suspected a few members in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth, McBride reached out to some Republicans who went on to oppose the...
www.notus.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
SCOOP: House Democrats suspected a few in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
So Sarah McBride reached out to Republicans
Four Rs — Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Kennedy, Evans — joined Dems in opposing the bill
www.notus.org/congress/mcb...
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If we can't even identify our enemies then how can we fight them?
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Longest Suicide Note in American History
The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy targets liberal democracy itself.
www.theatlantic.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If we can't even identify our enemies then how can we fight them?
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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"There is no threat. There's no need to use these weapons... when the leadership of an organization is doing this, this provides cover for everyone under him."
Dr. Rohini J. Haar, MD, MPH—emergency physician with health & human rights expertise—analyzes a community encounter with Gregory Bovino.
Dr. Rohini J. Haar, MD, MPH—emergency physician with health & human rights expertise—analyzes a community encounter with Gregory Bovino.
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"There is no threat. There's no need to use these weapons... when the leadership of an organization is doing this, this provides cover for everyone under him."
Dr. Rohini J. Haar, MD, MPH—emergency physician with health & human rights expertise—analyzes a community encounter with Gregory Bovino.
Dr. Rohini J. Haar, MD, MPH—emergency physician with health & human rights expertise—analyzes a community encounter with Gregory Bovino.
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"They had done nothing wrong. They were not protesting. They were not chasing ICE vehicles. They were simply shopping."
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
December 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"They had done nothing wrong. They were not protesting. They were not chasing ICE vehicles. They were simply shopping."
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
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There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
"They had done nothing wrong. They were not protesting. They were not chasing ICE vehicles. They were simply shopping."
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.