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US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits reut.rs/4rLM9OV
US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits
A federal judge on Monday struck down an order by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to halt all federal approvals for new wind energy projects, saying that agencies' efforts to implement his directive were unlawful and arbitrary.
reut.rs
December 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits reut.rs/4rLM9OV
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Some good news!
Judge Patti B. Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that Trump's executive order stopping all leasing for new wind projects was "arbitrary and capricious," violating federal law.
It was the dumbest EO ever.
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
Judge Patti B. Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that Trump's executive order stopping all leasing for new wind projects was "arbitrary and capricious," violating federal law.
It was the dumbest EO ever.
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
Trump's war on wind dealt a blow as executive order deemed 'arbitrary and capricious'
A federal judge dealt President Donald Trump's administration a significant legal blow on Monday, striking down his ban on wind power project approvals on federal lands and waters.Judge Patti B. Saris...
www.rawstory.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Some good news!
Judge Patti B. Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that Trump's executive order stopping all leasing for new wind projects was "arbitrary and capricious," violating federal law.
It was the dumbest EO ever.
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
Judge Patti B. Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that Trump's executive order stopping all leasing for new wind projects was "arbitrary and capricious," violating federal law.
It was the dumbest EO ever.
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
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We will leave you tonight with this reminder, as the world keeps getting more chaotic, to value your time and presence. 💚
tonight while recording a guest spot on a podcast i experienced an unacceptable level of disrespect from one of the hosts. so i decided to do what felt right for me and i left. i didn’t need to stick around to show i’m “tough” or “thick skinned.” i reminded myself that no one is owed my time.
December 9, 2025 at 4:56 AM
We will leave you tonight with this reminder, as the world keeps getting more chaotic, to value your time and presence. 💚
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Listen to the story of this Marine Corps Veteran.
He says he feels betrayed after ICE handcuffed his wife during her final green card interview. She was following the lawful process that spouses of U.S. service members have used for decades.
He says he feels betrayed after ICE handcuffed his wife during her final green card interview. She was following the lawful process that spouses of U.S. service members have used for decades.
ICE arrests military spouses at green card interviews in San Diego
A Marine Corps veteran is speaking out, saying he feels “betrayed” after his wife was one of the military spouses arrested during a green card interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services....
www.nbcnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Listen to the story of this Marine Corps Veteran.
He says he feels betrayed after ICE handcuffed his wife during her final green card interview. She was following the lawful process that spouses of U.S. service members have used for decades.
He says he feels betrayed after ICE handcuffed his wife during her final green card interview. She was following the lawful process that spouses of U.S. service members have used for decades.
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Attempts to make big cuts to U.S. troop levels in Europe would require extensive consultations with Congress and NATO allies under an updated policy bill released Sunday, which includes new provisions aimed at preventing the Pentagon from making abrupt force posture changes.
Bill seeks to limit US military reductions in Europe
Attempts to make big cuts to U.S. troop levels in Europe would require extensive consultations with Congress and NATO allies under an updated spending proposal.
www.stripes.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Attempts to make big cuts to U.S. troop levels in Europe would require extensive consultations with Congress and NATO allies under an updated policy bill released Sunday, which includes new provisions aimed at preventing the Pentagon from making abrupt force posture changes.
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President Trump on America 250: "The UFC on June 14 — it’s going to be June 14 next year. They’re building an arena, the great Dana White is building an arena...the arena's going to be 5,000 or 6,000 seats right in front of front door of the White House."
Just call it Trump Colosseum, why wait.
Just call it Trump Colosseum, why wait.
December 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
President Trump on America 250: "The UFC on June 14 — it’s going to be June 14 next year. They’re building an arena, the great Dana White is building an arena...the arena's going to be 5,000 or 6,000 seats right in front of front door of the White House."
Just call it Trump Colosseum, why wait.
Just call it Trump Colosseum, why wait.
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ICE is now setting up racial profiling checkpoints to stop people on major US highways. These checkpoints are being seen near Washington, DC on the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy, on the DC/Maryland border.
(12|8/25)
(12|8/25)
December 9, 2025 at 3:42 AM
ICE is now setting up racial profiling checkpoints to stop people on major US highways. These checkpoints are being seen near Washington, DC on the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy, on the DC/Maryland border.
(12|8/25)
(12|8/25)
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"The old kind of Washington lie was a lie geared toward the belief that people wanted and valued the truth. It was a lie that in many ways respected the power of the truth." Things are different now. lnk.thebulwark.com/3Mm1iX6
All Gas. No Brakes. Trump Quakes.
It’s dark out there, literally and politically. But there is hope, too.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"The old kind of Washington lie was a lie geared toward the belief that people wanted and valued the truth. It was a lie that in many ways respected the power of the truth." Things are different now. lnk.thebulwark.com/3Mm1iX6
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They are not going after violent criminals. They are making legal immigrants illegal and throwing them into inhumane detention centers.
Minutes ago today the Trump regime abruptly cancelled citizenship ceremonies for several immigrants in Boston.
THEY CANCELLED CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES.
These immigrants followed every rule & did everything right—Trump banned them anyway. All are from Black & brown majority nations.
This Is Fascism.
THEY CANCELLED CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES.
These immigrants followed every rule & did everything right—Trump banned them anyway. All are from Black & brown majority nations.
This Is Fascism.
December 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
They are not going after violent criminals. They are making legal immigrants illegal and throwing them into inhumane detention centers.
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In Minneapolis, Minnesota, ICE goons were observed pulling over individuals, abducting them, and stealing their cars and personal belongings on 12/6/25
December 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, ICE goons were observed pulling over individuals, abducting them, and stealing their cars and personal belongings on 12/6/25
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Federal judge strikes down Trump's order blocking development of wind energy
->Los Angeles Times | #wind energy #trump fascism #no decency | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
->Los Angeles Times | #wind energy #trump fascism #no decency | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
Federal judge strikes down Trump's order blocking development of wind energy
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s ban on federal permits for wind energy projects in what supporters said was an important...
www.latimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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This is HEARTBREAKING
The damage trump is doing will be irreversible
Trump approves opening 1.27 billion acres for coastal drilling
Repeat
1.27 BILLION ACRES FOR COASTAL DRILLING!!!
Please take a moment to listen to this and share
(source @latimes.com )
The damage trump is doing will be irreversible
Trump approves opening 1.27 billion acres for coastal drilling
Repeat
1.27 BILLION ACRES FOR COASTAL DRILLING!!!
Please take a moment to listen to this and share
(source @latimes.com )
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
This is HEARTBREAKING
The damage trump is doing will be irreversible
Trump approves opening 1.27 billion acres for coastal drilling
Repeat
1.27 BILLION ACRES FOR COASTAL DRILLING!!!
Please take a moment to listen to this and share
(source @latimes.com )
The damage trump is doing will be irreversible
Trump approves opening 1.27 billion acres for coastal drilling
Repeat
1.27 BILLION ACRES FOR COASTAL DRILLING!!!
Please take a moment to listen to this and share
(source @latimes.com )
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JUST IN: Ukraine will NOT surrender territory, President Zelensky declared Monday, rejecting a central Russian demand that Donald Trump had incorporated into his “peace plan.”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not give up territory, not to hasten peace talks, not to satisfy Washington and not under pressure from Moscow.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
JUST IN: Ukraine will NOT surrender territory, President Zelensky declared Monday, rejecting a central Russian demand that Donald Trump had incorporated into his “peace plan.”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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🚨BREAKING: Indiana Senate Elections Committee voted 6–3 to advance a controversial mid-decade redistricting bill that would all but guarantee the GOP wins all nine of the state’s congressional seats. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Indiana Senate Committee Advances Trump-Demanded Gerrymander
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
🚨BREAKING: Indiana Senate Elections Committee voted 6–3 to advance a controversial mid-decade redistricting bill that would all but guarantee the GOP wins all nine of the state’s congressional seats. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Marc Elias is one of the heroes of our time, leaving Big Law to fight this assault on democracy at every level. Heather Cox Richardson is my second inspiration, using her deep history knowledge to show how these disparate attacks fit larger patterns—and to chart a path forward against all adversity.
Some news as I try to bring some order to all the different things I do:
American Conversations: Marc Elias
Hi Folks:
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Marc Elias is one of the heroes of our time, leaving Big Law to fight this assault on democracy at every level. Heather Cox Richardson is my second inspiration, using her deep history knowledge to show how these disparate attacks fit larger patterns—and to chart a path forward against all adversity.
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JUST IN: DOJ confirms Trump asserted executive privilege to shield more than 4,100 documents form police and lawmakers suing him over the Jan. 6 riot.
Our earlier story on the privilege claim: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Our earlier story on the privilege claim: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
December 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
JUST IN: DOJ confirms Trump asserted executive privilege to shield more than 4,100 documents form police and lawmakers suing him over the Jan. 6 riot.
Our earlier story on the privilege claim: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Our earlier story on the privilege claim: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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"They wanted this to go differently."
The crackdown isn’t going as planned. Courts are blocking schemes, cities are pushing back, and protesters are making life very uncomfortable for Trump’s enforcers.
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @timmiller.bsky.social explain how resistance is working.
The crackdown isn’t going as planned. Courts are blocking schemes, cities are pushing back, and protesters are making life very uncomfortable for Trump’s enforcers.
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @timmiller.bsky.social explain how resistance is working.
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
"They wanted this to go differently."
The crackdown isn’t going as planned. Courts are blocking schemes, cities are pushing back, and protesters are making life very uncomfortable for Trump’s enforcers.
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @timmiller.bsky.social explain how resistance is working.
The crackdown isn’t going as planned. Courts are blocking schemes, cities are pushing back, and protesters are making life very uncomfortable for Trump’s enforcers.
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @timmiller.bsky.social explain how resistance is working.
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In this week’s 📰
📁 What’s up with the Epstein Files? Enquiring Minds Want to Know!
🗳️ Did you realize a Political Super Bowl is going down in Miami on Dec 9?
📁 What’s up with the Epstein Files? Enquiring Minds Want to Know!
🗳️ Did you realize a Political Super Bowl is going down in Miami on Dec 9?
The Epstein Files: What’s Coming, What’s Delayed, and What’s at Stake
Saving Democracy, one action at a time
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
In this week’s 📰
📁 What’s up with the Epstein Files? Enquiring Minds Want to Know!
🗳️ Did you realize a Political Super Bowl is going down in Miami on Dec 9?
📁 What’s up with the Epstein Files? Enquiring Minds Want to Know!
🗳️ Did you realize a Political Super Bowl is going down in Miami on Dec 9?
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becoming clear that most of trump’s cabinet positions actually see themselves as “secretary of dudes getting jacked,” the one thing these guys have any actual interest in, the single bit of advice they remember from a jordan peterson audiobook they half listened to, and they all suck at it.
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
becoming clear that most of trump’s cabinet positions actually see themselves as “secretary of dudes getting jacked,” the one thing these guys have any actual interest in, the single bit of advice they remember from a jordan peterson audiobook they half listened to, and they all suck at it.
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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A little piece on the new National Security Strategy. My latest in the @thebulwark.com
New National Security Strategy Is Heavy on Rhetoric, Light on Detail
Without explaining how national means can be used to achieve desired ends, the strategy is just empty rhetoric.
www.thebulwark.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A little piece on the new National Security Strategy. My latest in the @thebulwark.com
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“I’d have no problem releasing the video”
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
December 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
“I’d have no problem releasing the video”
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
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The best reading of this article: Trump is going to use FDA to restrict medication abortion, but he wants to wait until after the midterms so the Republicans don't experience blowback. But that just makes the midterms more important. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FDA Slow Walking a Long-Awaited Abortion Pill Safety Study
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed a promised review of safety data for the abortion drug mifepristone at Commissioner Marty Makary’s request to put it off until after the midterm elections,...
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The best reading of this article: Trump is going to use FDA to restrict medication abortion, but he wants to wait until after the midterms so the Republicans don't experience blowback. But that just makes the midterms more important. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...