Judd Legum
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Elon Musk is currently worth $648 billion, according to Bloomberg.
To put that in perspective, if Musk spent $1 MILLION EVERY DAY, it would take him 1,774 YEARS TO SPEND $648 billion.
To put that in perspective, if Musk spent $1 MILLION EVERY DAY, it would take him 1,774 YEARS TO SPEND $648 billion.
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Elon Musk is currently worth $648 billion, according to Bloomberg.
To put that in perspective, if Musk spent $1 MILLION EVERY DAY, it would take him 1,774 YEARS TO SPEND $648 billion.
To put that in perspective, if Musk spent $1 MILLION EVERY DAY, it would take him 1,774 YEARS TO SPEND $648 billion.
3. When Leading the Future was launched, the group said it would support Democrats and Republicans who opposed AI regulation.
Trump's political operation was incensed, calling it a "slap in the face"
Trump's political operation was incensed, calling it a "slap in the face"
December 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
3. When Leading the Future was launched, the group said it would support Democrats and Republicans who opposed AI regulation.
Trump's political operation was incensed, calling it a "slap in the face"
Trump's political operation was incensed, calling it a "slap in the face"
2. The AI political influence campaign, known as Leading the Future, launched its first two ads yesterday. One of the ads PROMOTES a Republican running for Congress in Texas. The other one ATTACKS a Democrat running for Congress in New York.
December 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
2. The AI political influence campaign, known as Leading the Future, launched its first two ads yesterday. One of the ads PROMOTES a Republican running for Congress in Texas. The other one ATTACKS a Democrat running for Congress in New York.
Actually, Saudi Arabia is covering Kushner's travel expenses
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Actually, Saudi Arabia is covering Kushner's travel expenses
3. Paramount says they've avoided any regulatory hurdles because Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi have voluntarily agreed to waive their governance rights. And one other party has agreed to waive governance rights: JARED KUSHNER.
December 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
3. Paramount says they've avoided any regulatory hurdles because Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi have voluntarily agreed to waive their governance rights. And one other party has agreed to waive governance rights: JARED KUSHNER.
Pretty much every article about the Putin-Kushner-Witkoff summit in Moscow yesterday fails to mention that Kushner is simultaneously accepting tens of millions in annual payments from the Saudis and other foreign governments.
Seems like a key detail!
Seems like a key detail!
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Pretty much every article about the Putin-Kushner-Witkoff summit in Moscow yesterday fails to mention that Kushner is simultaneously accepting tens of millions in annual payments from the Saudis and other foreign governments.
Seems like a key detail!
Seems like a key detail!
6. The 28-point peace plan drafted with Kushner’s assistance includes a key priority of the Saudi government. The Saudis own, in full or in part, several Ukrainian agricultural firms. As a result, the transport of agricultural goods from Ukraine through the Black Sea is a top Saudi concern.
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
6. The 28-point peace plan drafted with Kushner’s assistance includes a key priority of the Saudi government. The Saudis own, in full or in part, several Ukrainian agricultural firms. As a result, the transport of agricultural goods from Ukraine through the Black Sea is a top Saudi concern.
As Jared Kushner prepares to meet with Putin today on behalf of Trump, REMEMBER: After taking billions from the Saudis and other foreign governments, Kushner explicitly said he would not have a foreign policy role in this administration.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
As Jared Kushner prepares to meet with Putin today on behalf of Trump, REMEMBER: After taking billions from the Saudis and other foreign governments, Kushner explicitly said he would not have a foreign policy role in this administration.
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2. Witkoff's Form 278e, quietly posted to the White House website in September, reveals he maintains ownership of WG 76 11th LLC.
That is the entity Witkoff is using to sell ultra-luxury condos at One High Line in partnership with Blavatnik.
That is the entity Witkoff is using to sell ultra-luxury condos at One High Line in partnership with Blavatnik.
December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
2. Witkoff's Form 278e, quietly posted to the White House website in September, reveals he maintains ownership of WG 76 11th LLC.
That is the entity Witkoff is using to sell ultra-luxury condos at One High Line in partnership with Blavatnik.
That is the entity Witkoff is using to sell ultra-luxury condos at One High Line in partnership with Blavatnik.
3. In the letters, Hargett singled out a children’s book called Fred Gets Dressed by Peter Brown. The book, which was written by a straight, cisgender man, does not feature any LGBTQ characters. It is based on a childhood experience of the author in which he tried on his mom's clothes.
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
3. In the letters, Hargett singled out a children’s book called Fred Gets Dressed by Peter Brown. The book, which was written by a straight, cisgender man, does not feature any LGBTQ characters. It is based on a childhood experience of the author in which he tried on his mom's clothes.
8. The abrupt decision to end the VA's role appears to have been prompted by a lawsuit filed by a small right-wing non-profit group three days earlier.
The VA ended its arrangement with ICE with no contingency plans or regard for the human impact of the decision.
The VA ended its arrangement with ICE with no contingency plans or regard for the human impact of the decision.
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
8. The abrupt decision to end the VA's role appears to have been prompted by a lawsuit filed by a small right-wing non-profit group three days earlier.
The VA ended its arrangement with ICE with no contingency plans or regard for the human impact of the decision.
The VA ended its arrangement with ICE with no contingency plans or regard for the human impact of the decision.
5. ICE signed two no-bid contracts on October 25 to replace the services previously provided by the VA. But, according to the ICE website, the new system is not yet functioning.
Providers are instructed to “hold all claim submissions while we work to bring the new system online.”
Providers are instructed to “hold all claim submissions while we work to bring the new system online.”
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
5. ICE signed two no-bid contracts on October 25 to replace the services previously provided by the VA. But, according to the ICE website, the new system is not yet functioning.
Providers are instructed to “hold all claim submissions while we work to bring the new system online.”
Providers are instructed to “hold all claim submissions while we work to bring the new system online.”
4. The situation was described by ICE as an “absolute emergency” that needed to be resolved “immediately” to “prevent any further medical complications or loss of life.”
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
4. The situation was described by ICE as an “absolute emergency” that needed to be resolved “immediately” to “prevent any further medical complications or loss of life.”
In an email to customers, Rocket Money has confirmed that they stopped advertising on the Tucker Carlson show following his interview with Nick Fuentes and are working “to ensure our partnerships reflect our values.”
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November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In an email to customers, Rocket Money has confirmed that they stopped advertising on the Tucker Carlson show following his interview with Nick Fuentes and are working “to ensure our partnerships reflect our values.”
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6. Other prominent companies, including Eight Sleep, continue to sponsor Tucker Carlson.
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
6. Other prominent companies, including Eight Sleep, continue to sponsor Tucker Carlson.
4. Carlson's Rocket Money URL is no longer functioning. Further, Carlson's show removed the Rocket Money sponsorship from the show notes of his November 3 episode.
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
4. Carlson's Rocket Money URL is no longer functioning. Further, Carlson's show removed the Rocket Money sponsorship from the show notes of his November 3 episode.
3. On the November 3 episode of Carlson’s podcast, he said he was “excited to partner with Rocket Money.” Carlson promoted a special URL, rocketmoney.com/TUCKER, where his viewers could sign up for the service.
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
3. On the November 3 episode of Carlson’s podcast, he said he was “excited to partner with Rocket Money.” Carlson promoted a special URL, rocketmoney.com/TUCKER, where his viewers could sign up for the service.
7. Beam Wellness has raised over $12 million in funding and generates millions in annual sales
It has celebrity endorsers like Baker Mayfield and Patrick Schwarzenegger
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Beam did not respond
It has celebrity endorsers like Baker Mayfield and Patrick Schwarzenegger
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Beam did not respond
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
7. Beam Wellness has raised over $12 million in funding and generates millions in annual sales
It has celebrity endorsers like Baker Mayfield and Patrick Schwarzenegger
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Beam did not respond
It has celebrity endorsers like Baker Mayfield and Patrick Schwarzenegger
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Beam did not respond
6. Eight Sleep, which sells expensive mattress covers that allow you to control the temperature of your bed, has raised $260 million.
It has celebrity endorsers like Taylor Fritz and Charles Leclerc
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Eight Sleep did not respond
It has celebrity endorsers like Taylor Fritz and Charles Leclerc
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Eight Sleep did not respond
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
6. Eight Sleep, which sells expensive mattress covers that allow you to control the temperature of your bed, has raised $260 million.
It has celebrity endorsers like Taylor Fritz and Charles Leclerc
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Eight Sleep did not respond
It has celebrity endorsers like Taylor Fritz and Charles Leclerc
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Eight Sleep did not respond
5. Rocket Money is a subsidiary of the Rocket Companies, a $45 billion company
“The high road is not optional; for us, it’s the only choice,” the company boasts
Rocket says “Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values”
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Rocket did not respond
“The high road is not optional; for us, it’s the only choice,” the company boasts
Rocket says “Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values”
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Rocket did not respond
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
5. Rocket Money is a subsidiary of the Rocket Companies, a $45 billion company
“The high road is not optional; for us, it’s the only choice,” the company boasts
Rocket says “Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values”
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Rocket did not respond
“The high road is not optional; for us, it’s the only choice,” the company boasts
Rocket says “Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values”
Asked about its sponsorship of Tucker Carlson, Rocket did not respond
1. Tucker Carlson is mainstreaming white supremacy, hosting Nick Fuentes — a white nationalist who praises Hitler — for a fawning 2-hour interview
These companies are sponsoring Carlson's show:
Rocket Money
Eight Sleep
Beam
These companies are sponsoring Carlson's show:
Rocket Money
Eight Sleep
Beam
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
1. Tucker Carlson is mainstreaming white supremacy, hosting Nick Fuentes — a white nationalist who praises Hitler — for a fawning 2-hour interview
These companies are sponsoring Carlson's show:
Rocket Money
Eight Sleep
Beam
These companies are sponsoring Carlson's show:
Rocket Money
Eight Sleep
Beam
Tucker Carlson is extremely normal
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Tucker Carlson is extremely normal
Private prison industry is booming.
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Private prison industry is booming.
2. A Popular Information analysis of the 59 other House special elections since 2015 reveals that the average time between winning an election and being sworn in is 11 days. Since Johnson became Speaker, special election winners have been sworn in an average of 7 days after the election.
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
2. A Popular Information analysis of the 59 other House special elections since 2015 reveals that the average time between winning an election and being sworn in is 11 days. Since Johnson became Speaker, special election winners have been sworn in an average of 7 days after the election.
2. On Tuesday, Binance’s U.S. exchange announced it would begin allowing trading of two Trump-linked cryptocurrencies — USD1 and WLFI. Both cryptocurrencies were issued by World Liberty Financial, a company co-founded by Trump and his sons.
October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
2. On Tuesday, Binance’s U.S. exchange announced it would begin allowing trading of two Trump-linked cryptocurrencies — USD1 and WLFI. Both cryptocurrencies were issued by World Liberty Financial, a company co-founded by Trump and his sons.