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NEW: A judge ruled today that the Trump administration had illegally blocked Congress from accessing ICE detention facilities.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge lifts Trump administration limits on lawmaker visits to ICE jails
A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot enforce newly adopted policies that require lawmakers to provide seven days notice before visiting detention facilities.
www.politico.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
NEW: A judge ruled today that the Trump administration had illegally blocked Congress from accessing ICE detention facilities.
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www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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So Trump is just giving away another $2.6 billion in taxpayer money for “bonuses” that was not appropriated for that purpose by our duly elected representatives in Congress, while we are $38 trillion in debt.
December 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
So Trump is just giving away another $2.6 billion in taxpayer money for “bonuses” that was not appropriated for that purpose by our duly elected representatives in Congress, while we are $38 trillion in debt.
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We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
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Just now, a national trans healthcare felony ban for youth has passed the US House, with 10 year prison terms.
3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.
4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.
It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.
Story to come.
3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.
4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.
It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.
Story to come.
December 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Just now, a national trans healthcare felony ban for youth has passed the US House, with 10 year prison terms.
3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.
4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.
It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.
Story to come.
3 Dems crossed party lines to vote to jail providers.
4 GOP crossed party lines to vote against.
It is not expected to pass the Senate, where Dems hold filibuster power.
Story to come.
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Republicans voting against the felony national trans youth healthcare ban were Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Gabe Evans (CO), Michael Lawler (NY), Mike Kennedy (UT).
Dems voting FOR the felony ban were Henry Cueller (TX), Vincente Gonzalez (TX), Don Davis (NC).
3 NVs on both sides.
Dems voting FOR the felony ban were Henry Cueller (TX), Vincente Gonzalez (TX), Don Davis (NC).
3 NVs on both sides.
December 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Republicans voting against the felony national trans youth healthcare ban were Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Gabe Evans (CO), Michael Lawler (NY), Mike Kennedy (UT).
Dems voting FOR the felony ban were Henry Cueller (TX), Vincente Gonzalez (TX), Don Davis (NC).
3 NVs on both sides.
Dems voting FOR the felony ban were Henry Cueller (TX), Vincente Gonzalez (TX), Don Davis (NC).
3 NVs on both sides.
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A handy pocket card: the companies that Trump has nationalized (to the extent we know)
December 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A handy pocket card: the companies that Trump has nationalized (to the extent we know)
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SCOOP: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. Research included reducing sudden infant deaths and identifying autism early. Me and @Paigecunningham.Bsky.Social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
SCOOP: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. Research included reducing sudden infant deaths and identifying autism early. Me and @Paigecunningham.Bsky.Social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Sen Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) suggests that if the House passes an ACA extension, she expects the Senate will, too. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
The House revolted against Mike Johnson on health care but have a climb in the Senate
The Speaker received a major black eye after four Republicans sided with Democrats on forcing a vote on extending health care tax credits. But, Eric Garcia writes, any health care bill still needs to ...
www.independent.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sen Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) suggests that if the House passes an ACA extension, she expects the Senate will, too. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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In a New Year's tweet a couple of years ago, Medvedev predicted that the United States would collapse into a civil war, and that European vassal states, the little piglets, would be left squealing.
Now we have confirmation of who Medvedev's speech writer is -
They're not just drunken outbursts.
Now we have confirmation of who Medvedev's speech writer is -
They're not just drunken outbursts.
This is Russia’s idea of “diplomacy.”
In a public speech in Moscow today, Vladimir Putin referred to European leaders trying to mediate a diplomatic solution to Russia’s war against Ukraine as “European piglets.”
This wasn’t a slip of the tongue — it was a message.👇
In a public speech in Moscow today, Vladimir Putin referred to European leaders trying to mediate a diplomatic solution to Russia’s war against Ukraine as “European piglets.”
This wasn’t a slip of the tongue — it was a message.👇
December 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
In a New Year's tweet a couple of years ago, Medvedev predicted that the United States would collapse into a civil war, and that European vassal states, the little piglets, would be left squealing.
Now we have confirmation of who Medvedev's speech writer is -
They're not just drunken outbursts.
Now we have confirmation of who Medvedev's speech writer is -
They're not just drunken outbursts.
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They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
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This isn't hyperbole. In 2023, I watched Cigna revoke approval for my friend Carole's life-saving lung transplant *minutes* before surgery was set to begin—a decision that very nearly killed her.
Public outrage in response to a viral post about her situation is the only reason she's alive today.
Public outrage in response to a viral post about her situation is the only reason she's alive today.
insurance companies literally kill people
UnitedHealth reduced hospitalizations for nursing home seniors. Now it faces wrongful death claims
The company says it is protecting nursing home residents by curbing unnecessary hospital transfers. Whistleblowers allege cost-cutting tactics have endangered the elderly
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This isn't hyperbole. In 2023, I watched Cigna revoke approval for my friend Carole's life-saving lung transplant *minutes* before surgery was set to begin—a decision that very nearly killed her.
Public outrage in response to a viral post about her situation is the only reason she's alive today.
Public outrage in response to a viral post about her situation is the only reason she's alive today.
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Even now, Donald Trump is spreading the pernicious lie that he won the 2020 election in a landslide
Given the massive evidence showing that Trump not only knew he lost, but attempted a coup, it’s not surprising that Republicans will only allow Jack Smith to testify in a closed door setting
Given the massive evidence showing that Trump not only knew he lost, but attempted a coup, it’s not surprising that Republicans will only allow Jack Smith to testify in a closed door setting
NEW: Jack Smith told lawmakers he developed "proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump engaged in a “criminal scheme” to overturn his election loss.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election
Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Even now, Donald Trump is spreading the pernicious lie that he won the 2020 election in a landslide
Given the massive evidence showing that Trump not only knew he lost, but attempted a coup, it’s not surprising that Republicans will only allow Jack Smith to testify in a closed door setting
Given the massive evidence showing that Trump not only knew he lost, but attempted a coup, it’s not surprising that Republicans will only allow Jack Smith to testify in a closed door setting
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This is the House Freedom Caucus.
Will they post the same about white supremacy and radical right wing terrorism, the number one domestic terror threat in America?
Will they post the same about white supremacy and radical right wing terrorism, the number one domestic terror threat in America?
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is the House Freedom Caucus.
Will they post the same about white supremacy and radical right wing terrorism, the number one domestic terror threat in America?
Will they post the same about white supremacy and radical right wing terrorism, the number one domestic terror threat in America?
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Another red flag is this:
“The award is being made non-competitively because there is no current, pending, or planned funding opportunity announcement under which this proposal could compete”.
IMO this means that RFK Jr. simply handed the money over to the Denmark team without legit review.
6/7
“The award is being made non-competitively because there is no current, pending, or planned funding opportunity announcement under which this proposal could compete”.
IMO this means that RFK Jr. simply handed the money over to the Denmark team without legit review.
6/7
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Another red flag is this:
“The award is being made non-competitively because there is no current, pending, or planned funding opportunity announcement under which this proposal could compete”.
IMO this means that RFK Jr. simply handed the money over to the Denmark team without legit review.
6/7
“The award is being made non-competitively because there is no current, pending, or planned funding opportunity announcement under which this proposal could compete”.
IMO this means that RFK Jr. simply handed the money over to the Denmark team without legit review.
6/7
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A red flag for this study is that it is a single-blind study.
This means that while parents of infants will not be informed if their baby is not protected against HepB, the researchers *will* know.
And that knowledge results in bias, which is why double-blind trials are the gold standard. 5/7
This means that while parents of infants will not be informed if their baby is not protected against HepB, the researchers *will* know.
And that knowledge results in bias, which is why double-blind trials are the gold standard. 5/7
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A red flag for this study is that it is a single-blind study.
This means that while parents of infants will not be informed if their baby is not protected against HepB, the researchers *will* know.
And that knowledge results in bias, which is why double-blind trials are the gold standard. 5/7
This means that while parents of infants will not be informed if their baby is not protected against HepB, the researchers *will* know.
And that knowledge results in bias, which is why double-blind trials are the gold standard. 5/7
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Such a study would not pass any ethics board in the U.S., which is why, IMO, RFK Jr. is taking this offshore and preying on an extremely vulnerable population.
He does not care how many people have to die in Guinea-Bissau, just like he did not care in Samoa and he does not care in the U.S. 4/7
He does not care how many people have to die in Guinea-Bissau, just like he did not care in Samoa and he does not care in the U.S. 4/7
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Such a study would not pass any ethics board in the U.S., which is why, IMO, RFK Jr. is taking this offshore and preying on an extremely vulnerable population.
He does not care how many people have to die in Guinea-Bissau, just like he did not care in Samoa and he does not care in the U.S. 4/7
He does not care how many people have to die in Guinea-Bissau, just like he did not care in Samoa and he does not care in the U.S. 4/7
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Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump calling Somalis "garbage" -- "He's talking about Americans. We are doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, we are elected representatives of our state. These vile comments and this creepy obsession that he has on me and Somali-Americans really is dangerous and beneath the office"
December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump calling Somalis "garbage" -- "He's talking about Americans. We are doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, we are elected representatives of our state. These vile comments and this creepy obsession that he has on me and Somali-Americans really is dangerous and beneath the office"
Her true colors.
While the media chums it up with Greene, reminder that she has a bill going before the House today to make it a *federal crime* to provide or advocate for healthcare for trans youth.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: "What I'd like to see from the president is empathy for Americans. Donald Trump is a billionaire and he's the president. When he looks into a camera and says 'affordability is a hoax,' he's talking to Americans that are suffering and have been for many years now."
December 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Her true colors.
??? What’s wrong with these people?
Moderate (on strip-searching 12yos) to win!
7 Dems joined House Republicans in voting for a bill that would enable ICE agents to strip search 12-year-olds.
Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Don Davis (NC-01)
Laura Gillen (NY-04)
Jared Golden (ME-02)
Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)
Adam Gray (CA-13)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03)
Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Don Davis (NC-01)
Laura Gillen (NY-04)
Jared Golden (ME-02)
Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)
Adam Gray (CA-13)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03)
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
??? What’s wrong with these people?
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I keep saying this but no one is connecting the dots. The war is to satisfy legal preconditions for mass removal *domestically* of Latinos (i.e., suddenly a lot of people are going to be “Venezuelan” for purposes of removal). This is 100% Stephen Miller…oil claim is to make grandpa go along
There is no national security logic that would impel the US to want to do regime change in Venezuela. It's simply not that important. I'm not even sure wag the dog is the right metaphor for what's happening here. Seems like an insane misallocation of US national security assets and attention.
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I keep saying this but no one is connecting the dots. The war is to satisfy legal preconditions for mass removal *domestically* of Latinos (i.e., suddenly a lot of people are going to be “Venezuelan” for purposes of removal). This is 100% Stephen Miller…oil claim is to make grandpa go along
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Read this. Then read it again.
December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Read this. Then read it again.
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1. A blockade is an act of war
2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨
3. It’s always about oil.
2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨
3. It’s always about oil.
December 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
1. A blockade is an act of war
2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨
3. It’s always about oil.
2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨
3. It’s always about oil.
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CNN has suddenly discovered Tennessee's Patriot Front compound that was a subject of an extensive NewsChannel 5 investigation back in March. Here is my report: 1/ www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee
They are the largest hate group in America, wrapping themselves in the red-white-and-blue of the flag, marching into the middle of American cities and claiming to be patriots.
www.newschannel5.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
CNN has suddenly discovered Tennessee's Patriot Front compound that was a subject of an extensive NewsChannel 5 investigation back in March. Here is my report: 1/ www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...