Kratos On Watch
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Almost every line of this story would have been simply unbelievable a few months ago:
—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.
Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.
Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
New images could change cancer diagnostics, but ICE detained the Harvard scientist who analyzes them
Without scientist Kseniia Petrova’s expertise, no one can fully unlock the data’s potential, putting crucial advancements in early cancer detection at risk.
www.nbcnews.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Almost every line of this story would have been simply unbelievable a few months ago:
—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.
Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
—Pioneering cancer researcher;
—*Arrested* at airport in Boston;
—Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana;
—"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research.
Read it.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
When you can't even trust the studies out of the NIH because the data has been doctored or conclusions misconstrued, what then?
RFK Jr. is a danger to society.
RFK Jr. is a danger to society.
WATCH: Dr. Kevin Hall is departing NIH after 21 years at his “dream job.” He says his research findings were being censored under RFK Jr.
"What is it going to be like if they want to start actually meddling in the research itself?"
April 18, 2025 at 4:42 AM
When you can't even trust the studies out of the NIH because the data has been doctored or conclusions misconstrued, what then?
RFK Jr. is a danger to society.
RFK Jr. is a danger to society.
Kratos does not like "I'm just asking questions" types
If they're smart enough to ask the "big" questions, then they're smart enough to find the answer.
Kratos says do your homework. Find the primary sources.
If they're smart enough to ask the "big" questions, then they're smart enough to find the answer.
Kratos says do your homework. Find the primary sources.
April 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Kratos does not like "I'm just asking questions" types
If they're smart enough to ask the "big" questions, then they're smart enough to find the answer.
Kratos says do your homework. Find the primary sources.
If they're smart enough to ask the "big" questions, then they're smart enough to find the answer.
Kratos says do your homework. Find the primary sources.
Unlike Dr. Brainworm, I do have scientific training. It didn't take me long to find the relevant studies. Autism Spectrum Disorder:
-The molecular mechanism is poorly understood
-Often presents around the same age(s) when vaccines are given (correlation is not causation)
-The molecular mechanism is poorly understood
-Often presents around the same age(s) when vaccines are given (correlation is not causation)
April 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Unlike Dr. Brainworm, I do have scientific training. It didn't take me long to find the relevant studies. Autism Spectrum Disorder:
-The molecular mechanism is poorly understood
-Often presents around the same age(s) when vaccines are given (correlation is not causation)
-The molecular mechanism is poorly understood
-Often presents around the same age(s) when vaccines are given (correlation is not causation)
Some morally reprehensible comments out of RFK Jr on autism.
“These are kids who will never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem. They’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted."
“These are kids who will never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem. They’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted."
Kennedy’s Hunt for a Connection Between Vaccines and Autism Is a Sham
The Health and Human Services Secretary said that he will find and eliminate the cause of autism by September, an idea that suggests how little he knows about the condition.
www.biospace.com
April 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Some morally reprehensible comments out of RFK Jr on autism.
“These are kids who will never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem. They’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted."
“These are kids who will never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem. They’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted."
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April 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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"the US government — is itself troublingly stretched, with vast budget deficits rapidly expanding a sovereign-debt burden that is already the largest since the last world war"
Nothing to see here. As you were.
Nothing to see here. As you were.
The Financial Crisis of 2025? Better to Be Ready
Preposterous as it may seem that America would willfully precipitate a meltdown, it’s a possibility that regulators everywhere must prepare for.
www.bloomberg.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:39 AM
"the US government — is itself troublingly stretched, with vast budget deficits rapidly expanding a sovereign-debt burden that is already the largest since the last world war"
Nothing to see here. As you were.
Nothing to see here. As you were.
"We want to wear Nikes not make 'em" -Dave Chappelle
Statista Racing Bars: The U.S. Labor Market
YouTube video by Statista
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April 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"We want to wear Nikes not make 'em" -Dave Chappelle
Changes to the FDA in recent years decreased drug/therapy review times from 2.5 years to just 10 months (6months for priority reviews). This gets new medicines into clinical trials faster, which is a win for all parties.
RFK Jr.'s attack on the FDA threatens that progress.
RFK Jr.'s attack on the FDA threatens that progress.
Former FDA Officials Sound Alarm: Visible Changes May Be ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
In the wake of unprecedented workforce cuts at the FDA, former Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and an unnamed former CBER director spoke to analysts about potential implications for drug review timelines ...
www.biospace.com
April 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Changes to the FDA in recent years decreased drug/therapy review times from 2.5 years to just 10 months (6months for priority reviews). This gets new medicines into clinical trials faster, which is a win for all parties.
RFK Jr.'s attack on the FDA threatens that progress.
RFK Jr.'s attack on the FDA threatens that progress.
"But we could not find criminal records for 75% of the Venezuelans - 179 men- now sitting in prison."
U.S. sent 238 migrants to Salvadoran mega-prison; documents indicate most have no apparent criminal records
The U.S. sent 238 Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison. The Trump administration says they're all gang members, but 60 Minutes could find no criminal records for 75 percent of them.
www.cbsnews.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"But we could not find criminal records for 75% of the Venezuelans - 179 men- now sitting in prison."
When "Rep/Lean Rep" Americans were asked if tariffs on China will be bad for the US:
44% good // 8% no effect // 24% bad // 24% unsure
When asked about effect on them personally:
17% good // 27% no effect // 30% bad // 26% unsure
Reverse robin hood?
44% good // 8% no effect // 24% bad // 24% unsure
When asked about effect on them personally:
17% good // 27% no effect // 30% bad // 26% unsure
Reverse robin hood?
Americans Give Early Trump Foreign Policy Actions Mixed or Negative Reviews
More disapprove than approve of leaving the WHO and ending USAID. About half see tariffs on China as bad for the U.S. and them personally, but views differ by party.
www.pewresearch.org
April 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
When "Rep/Lean Rep" Americans were asked if tariffs on China will be bad for the US:
44% good // 8% no effect // 24% bad // 24% unsure
When asked about effect on them personally:
17% good // 27% no effect // 30% bad // 26% unsure
Reverse robin hood?
44% good // 8% no effect // 24% bad // 24% unsure
When asked about effect on them personally:
17% good // 27% no effect // 30% bad // 26% unsure
Reverse robin hood?
Income inequality in the US.
For most U.S. workers, real wages have barely budged in decades
Despite some ups and downs over the past several decades, today's real average wage in the U.S. has about the same purchasing power it did 40 years ago. And most of what wage gains there have been hav...
www.pewresearch.org
April 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Income inequality in the US.
They found their fall guy for the real guy who's own spoke out against him.
Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave for an "unauthorized disclosure" as part of an ongoing investigation into leaks at the Pentagon, a defense official confirmed Tuesday.
Hegseth senior adviser placed on administrative leave in Pentagon leak probe
Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave for an “unauthorized disclosure” as part of an ongoing internal investigation into leaks at th...
www.stripes.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
They found their fall guy for the real guy who's own spoke out against him.
All for show. Bunch of pent rage from "alphas" playing soldier. If they were on the right side of the law, they wouldn't have to do this.
This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
April 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
All for show. Bunch of pent rage from "alphas" playing soldier. If they were on the right side of the law, they wouldn't have to do this.
-Since 1979, the top earners in America have seen their real wages grow at more than double the rate of every other income group
-The top income tax rate has fallen from 70% in 1979 to 37% today
-The top income tax rate has fallen from 70% in 1979 to 37% today
The Growth in Real Wages, by Income Group 💰
What We’re Showing
This graphic shows the growth in real wages by income group in America between 1979 and 2023, based on data from the Economic Policy Ins…
www.voronoiapp.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
-Since 1979, the top earners in America have seen their real wages grow at more than double the rate of every other income group
-The top income tax rate has fallen from 70% in 1979 to 37% today
-The top income tax rate has fallen from 70% in 1979 to 37% today
Trump threatens pharma with tariffs to try force on shoring of manufacturing.
Little does he understand: Tariffs “will likely do little to shift manufacturing back to the U.S.,” especially since many major players already have “robust” biomanufacturing and fill-finish footprints in the country.
Little does he understand: Tariffs “will likely do little to shift manufacturing back to the U.S.,” especially since many major players already have “robust” biomanufacturing and fill-finish footprints in the country.
Trump Opens National Security Probe on Pharma Imports, Signaling Imminent Tariffs
Trump could use the findings of the probe to impose certain trade restrictions on pharma products, including tariffs.
www.biospace.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Trump threatens pharma with tariffs to try force on shoring of manufacturing.
Little does he understand: Tariffs “will likely do little to shift manufacturing back to the U.S.,” especially since many major players already have “robust” biomanufacturing and fill-finish footprints in the country.
Little does he understand: Tariffs “will likely do little to shift manufacturing back to the U.S.,” especially since many major players already have “robust” biomanufacturing and fill-finish footprints in the country.
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
Good on you Harvard. The US's oldest university says no.
Harvard on Monday rejected demands from the Trump administration...arguing that the changes pushed by the government exceed its lawful authority and infringe on both the University’s independence and its constitutional rights.
Harvard on Monday rejected demands from the Trump administration...arguing that the changes pushed by the government exceed its lawful authority and infringe on both the University’s independence and its constitutional rights.
Harvard won’t comply with Trump administration’s demands — Harvard Gazette
“The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” says President Garber.
news.harvard.edu
April 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Good on you Harvard. The US's oldest university says no.
Harvard on Monday rejected demands from the Trump administration...arguing that the changes pushed by the government exceed its lawful authority and infringe on both the University’s independence and its constitutional rights.
Harvard on Monday rejected demands from the Trump administration...arguing that the changes pushed by the government exceed its lawful authority and infringe on both the University’s independence and its constitutional rights.
You can be tough on immigration. Tough on crime. Anti-woke even. But resoundingly, no matter the political leaning, Americans believe in the rule of law. And numbers around public confidence in the judiciary says it all.
news.gallup.com/poll/653897/...
news.gallup.com/poll/653897/...
Americans Pass Judgment on Their Courts
Between 2020 and 2024, Americans' confidence in the U.S. judicial system and courts declined by 24 percentage points, one of the largest country-level drops for the courts measured globally since 2006...
news.gallup.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
You can be tough on immigration. Tough on crime. Anti-woke even. But resoundingly, no matter the political leaning, Americans believe in the rule of law. And numbers around public confidence in the judiciary says it all.
news.gallup.com/poll/653897/...
news.gallup.com/poll/653897/...
Confidence in SCOTUS and the judiciary has fallen in recent years. I fall in that bucket. The courts were the one branch I felt proud of as an American. In the case of Kilmar Obrego Garcia, SCOTUS were unanimous in their upholding of Judge Xinis's ruling to bring him home. No dissenting opinions.
Justices direct government to facilitate return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador - SCOTUSblog
The Supreme Court on Thursday evening largely left in place an order by a federal judge in Maryland directing the government to return to the United States a Maryland man who is currently being held i...
www.scotusblog.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Confidence in SCOTUS and the judiciary has fallen in recent years. I fall in that bucket. The courts were the one branch I felt proud of as an American. In the case of Kilmar Obrego Garcia, SCOTUS were unanimous in their upholding of Judge Xinis's ruling to bring him home. No dissenting opinions.
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NEW from me: A whistleblower says DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data...and then someone posted a threatening letter to his door.
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data
A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.
www.npr.org
April 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
NEW from me: A whistleblower says DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data...and then someone posted a threatening letter to his door.
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
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SCOOP --> The cop who initially attested to Abrego Garcia's alleged MS-13 membership was subsequently suspended and indicted for serious professional misconduct: Sharing case info with a sex worker. This undermines Trumpworld's smears.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1940...
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1940...
Trump’s Case Against Man Deported in “Error” Just Took Another Big Hit
Trumpworld claims Kilmar Abrego Garcia was in MS-13. But new information concerning the local cop who attested to that charge at the time raises fresh questions about it.
newrepublic.com
April 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
SCOOP --> The cop who initially attested to Abrego Garcia's alleged MS-13 membership was subsequently suspended and indicted for serious professional misconduct: Sharing case info with a sex worker. This undermines Trumpworld's smears.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1940...
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1940...
A warning on the risks of American transnational intervention, heavy handed immigration policies, and their connections to gang violence in America.
This one hits home for me.
www.democracynow.org/2018/1/31/ma...
www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteve...
This one hits home for me.
www.democracynow.org/2018/1/31/ma...
www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteve...
Made in the USA: The Real History of the MS-13 Gang Trump Talked About in State of the Union
During President Trump’s first State of the Union, he called on Congress to pass an immigration overhaul and repeatedly tried to conflate immigrants, including DREAMers, with terrorists and gang membe...
www.democracynow.org
April 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A warning on the risks of American transnational intervention, heavy handed immigration policies, and their connections to gang violence in America.
This one hits home for me.
www.democracynow.org/2018/1/31/ma...
www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteve...
This one hits home for me.
www.democracynow.org/2018/1/31/ma...
www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteve...