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Two Swiss lawmakers are calling for a bribery investigation into gifts Trump got from a delegation seeking lower tariffs. The group gave Trump an engraved gold bar and a Rolex table clock. Around a week and a half later, Trump lowered the tariffs.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Two Swiss lawmakers are calling for a bribery investigation into gifts Trump got from a delegation seeking lower tariffs. The group gave Trump an engraved gold bar and a Rolex table clock. Around a week and a half later, Trump lowered the tariffs.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3XTmypB
Read more: https://bit.ly/3XTmypB
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Great job, Bill Cassidy
More than 250 people who were exposed to measles, including dozens of unvaccinated school-aged children, are quarantining in South Carolina as the state wrestles to contain an outbreak that has sickened more than 110 people.
Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing
The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “lower-than-hoped-for vaccination coverage,” a state health official said.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Great job, Bill Cassidy
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“The idea that a president could pardon someone tried and convicted in state court has no precedent in American law, would be an outrageous departure from what our constitution requires, and will not hold up.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump issues symbolic pardon for election-denier Tina Peters, who was convicted on state charges
Presidential pardon powers don't extend to state crimes.
www.nbcnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“The idea that a president could pardon someone tried and convicted in state court has no precedent in American law, would be an outrageous departure from what our constitution requires, and will not hold up.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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I’ll assign responsibility: The surge of death that has resulted from slashing global aid lays squarely at the feet of Trump and Musk — and the cowardly Republicans in Congress who were afraid to stand up to them.
‘Nobody Wants to Take Responsibility for the Tragedy That’s Going on Here’
Bill Gates won’t sugarcoat it: Slashing global aid fueled a surge of death.
www.politico.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I’ll assign responsibility: The surge of death that has resulted from slashing global aid lays squarely at the feet of Trump and Musk — and the cowardly Republicans in Congress who were afraid to stand up to them.
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“The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous.”
― Carl Sagan
― Carl Sagan
December 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous.”
― Carl Sagan
― Carl Sagan
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It really should have been. @blisterpearl.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It really should have been. @blisterpearl.bsky.social
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NEW POLL: Trump at an all-time low on the economy.
Instead of waking up and doing the right thing for Americans, he’s bellyaching about why we aren’t grateful for the stock market that we’ve watched him manipulate for his rich buddies with his on-and-off tariffs.
The disconnect in one graphic.
Instead of waking up and doing the right thing for Americans, he’s bellyaching about why we aren’t grateful for the stock market that we’ve watched him manipulate for his rich buddies with his on-and-off tariffs.
The disconnect in one graphic.
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NEW POLL: Trump at an all-time low on the economy.
Instead of waking up and doing the right thing for Americans, he’s bellyaching about why we aren’t grateful for the stock market that we’ve watched him manipulate for his rich buddies with his on-and-off tariffs.
The disconnect in one graphic.
Instead of waking up and doing the right thing for Americans, he’s bellyaching about why we aren’t grateful for the stock market that we’ve watched him manipulate for his rich buddies with his on-and-off tariffs.
The disconnect in one graphic.
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NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Trump-Vance White House Targets Beloved Nun in Texas, Retaliates Against Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley — praised by Pope Leo as an “agent of hope” — now faces a six-year federal funding ban. Church leaders say it’s a vendetta by the Trump-Vance White House.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
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They were working on an mRNA application for glioblastoma when Elon/RFK laid wreck to everything.
[My father died of glioblastoma.]
[My father died of glioblastoma.]
This hit me like a gut punch, because I lost a good friend to glioblastoma. I wish Jason Collins a speedy & full recovery, knowing that Stage 4 Glioblastoma has always been terminal.
Hoping for a cure.
Fuck cancer!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Hoping for a cure.
Fuck cancer!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Former NBA player Jason Collins announces he has Stage 4 brain cancer
Collins started experiencing symptoms while trying to pack for a US Open trip.
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
They were working on an mRNA application for glioblastoma when Elon/RFK laid wreck to everything.
[My father died of glioblastoma.]
[My father died of glioblastoma.]
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The fact that far too many people cannot recognize fascism unless it looks exactly like Nazi Germany is very dangerous.
December 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The fact that far too many people cannot recognize fascism unless it looks exactly like Nazi Germany is very dangerous.
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It is frigging raining bad news on DOJ. And that’s really good news.
December 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It is frigging raining bad news on DOJ. And that’s really good news.
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And now DOJ has failed a second time to re-indict Tish James. They are in the middle of a total shit show and just don’t have the good sense to leave. Remarkable public rebuff, unprecedented I would say.
December 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
And now DOJ has failed a second time to re-indict Tish James. They are in the middle of a total shit show and just don’t have the good sense to leave. Remarkable public rebuff, unprecedented I would say.
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This demonstrates why you never ask a question you don't already know the answer to.
And it also demonstrates why you better come prepared with correct answers ... and defenses.
And it also demonstrates why you better come prepared with correct answers ... and defenses.
December 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This demonstrates why you never ask a question you don't already know the answer to.
And it also demonstrates why you better come prepared with correct answers ... and defenses.
And it also demonstrates why you better come prepared with correct answers ... and defenses.
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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This is really good work.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This is really good work.
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While we concern ourselves about SNAP benefits…
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
While we concern ourselves about SNAP benefits…
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“Growing concerns about the job market… most layoffs since the start of the Great Recession…”
No wonder Trump is hiding the data
No wonder Trump is hiding the data
December 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“Growing concerns about the job market… most layoffs since the start of the Great Recession…”
No wonder Trump is hiding the data
No wonder Trump is hiding the data
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According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
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NEW: Emil Bove, thumbing his nose at America, is making a mockery of the rule of law.
Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
Today, at Law Dork:
Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
Today, at Law Dork:
Emil Bove, thumbing his nose at America, is making a mockery of the rule of law
Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
www.lawdork.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
NEW: Emil Bove, thumbing his nose at America, is making a mockery of the rule of law.
Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
Today, at Law Dork:
Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
Today, at Law Dork:
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McDonald’s Just Found Out Everyone Really, Really Hates AI Ads
www.vice.com
McDonald’s Just Found Out Everyone Really, Really Hates AI Ads
twp.ai
December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
McDonald’s Just Found Out Everyone Really, Really Hates AI Ads
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This keeps happening.
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This keeps happening.
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BOOM!
In 2016, Hegseth repeatedly said the military wouldn’t follow illegal orders, even Donald Trump‘s.
In 2016, Hegseth repeatedly said the military wouldn’t follow illegal orders, even Donald Trump‘s.
December 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
BOOM!
In 2016, Hegseth repeatedly said the military wouldn’t follow illegal orders, even Donald Trump‘s.
In 2016, Hegseth repeatedly said the military wouldn’t follow illegal orders, even Donald Trump‘s.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I sent those deaths threats directly to him in a text message & informed him of what his name calling & words were doing - it was a direct assassination threat on my son. And he was extremely - I won't repeat what he said - but it was extremely unkind. No sympathy. No care"
December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I sent those deaths threats directly to him in a text message & informed him of what his name calling & words were doing - it was a direct assassination threat on my son. And he was extremely - I won't repeat what he said - but it was extremely unkind. No sympathy. No care"
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I rediscovered this post I wrote in May, about how Trump has shifted the money the US used to spend on curing cancer into snatching your neighbors.
I think I'll keep harping on this point.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/05/09/s...
I think I'll keep harping on this point.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/05/09/s...
Stephen Miller's War on Cancer Cures - emptywheel
Stephen Miller is cutting your access to health care and cancer cures to pay to deport your nurse assistant and cancer researchers (and, given the unnecessary bump in DOD spending, to invade Canada to...
www.emptywheel.net
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I rediscovered this post I wrote in May, about how Trump has shifted the money the US used to spend on curing cancer into snatching your neighbors.
I think I'll keep harping on this point.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/05/09/s...
I think I'll keep harping on this point.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/05/09/s...