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JD Vance and Donald Trump give themselves an “A + + + + +” on the economy. Americans disagree.
Across the country, people are speaking out and sharing how they’re struggling under Trump’s disastrous economy. Watch @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social:
Across the country, people are speaking out and sharing how they’re struggling under Trump’s disastrous economy. Watch @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social:
December 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
JD Vance and Donald Trump give themselves an “A + + + + +” on the economy. Americans disagree.
Across the country, people are speaking out and sharing how they’re struggling under Trump’s disastrous economy. Watch @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social:
Across the country, people are speaking out and sharing how they’re struggling under Trump’s disastrous economy. Watch @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social:
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Chevron to supply Hungary with 2 billion cubic metres of LNG, minister says reut.rs/4oUcfwn
Chevron to supply Hungary with 2 billion cubic metres of LNG, minister says
Hungary's state-owned MVM group has signed a 5-year deal with U.S. energy company Chevron for the supply of 2 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday.
reut.rs
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Chevron to supply Hungary with 2 billion cubic metres of LNG, minister says reut.rs/4oUcfwn
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Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Wow — White House Chief of staff Susie Wiles did not hold back. 👀
Start the clock! ⏰
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
Start the clock! ⏰
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
December 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Wow — White House Chief of staff Susie Wiles did not hold back. 👀
Start the clock! ⏰
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
Start the clock! ⏰
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
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NEW: Kirsten's daughter has Down syndrome and faces a 50% chance of developing Alzheimer's. Trump's cuts to the NIH are ripping away her future.
"Even a disruption of a few weeks or months can delay discovery by years."
"Even a disruption of a few weeks or months can delay discovery by years."
December 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
NEW: Kirsten's daughter has Down syndrome and faces a 50% chance of developing Alzheimer's. Trump's cuts to the NIH are ripping away her future.
"Even a disruption of a few weeks or months can delay discovery by years."
"Even a disruption of a few weeks or months can delay discovery by years."
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Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles says:
Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality” and is "score settling."
Vance only supported Trump for "political" reasons.
Elon Musk is “an avowed ketamine user.”
Russell Vought is “a right-wing absolute zealot.”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality” and is "score settling."
Vance only supported Trump for "political" reasons.
Elon Musk is “an avowed ketamine user.”
Russell Vought is “a right-wing absolute zealot.”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles says:
Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality” and is "score settling."
Vance only supported Trump for "political" reasons.
Elon Musk is “an avowed ketamine user.”
Russell Vought is “a right-wing absolute zealot.”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality” and is "score settling."
Vance only supported Trump for "political" reasons.
Elon Musk is “an avowed ketamine user.”
Russell Vought is “a right-wing absolute zealot.”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
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I thought this was a really good OpEd. Sort of an open letter to people around the world shocked and dismayed by US foreign policy under Trump, written by a wise, knowledgeable and insightful American. www.politico.eu/article/us-p...
For most of the world, the US is now a malign actor
While many may be tempted to cut the U.S. off as an ally and partner, I hope our friends don’t give up on us so easily.
www.politico.eu
December 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I thought this was a really good OpEd. Sort of an open letter to people around the world shocked and dismayed by US foreign policy under Trump, written by a wise, knowledgeable and insightful American. www.politico.eu/article/us-p...
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"No mainstream reporter has the stomach to say, 'By the way, this administration lies all the time and we should assume this is a lie too' after every unsupported statement." They should, because it's true.
Donald Trump and the Power of the Little Lie
The war against Venezuela isn’t about drugs. It’s about the destruction of regular order.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"No mainstream reporter has the stomach to say, 'By the way, this administration lies all the time and we should assume this is a lie too' after every unsupported statement." They should, because it's true.
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“Over the course of 11 interviews, Ms. Wiles offered pungent assessments of the president and his team: Mr. Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality.” Vice President JD Vance has “been a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and his conversion from Trump critic to ally…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“Over the course of 11 interviews, Ms. Wiles offered pungent assessments of the president and his team: Mr. Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality.” Vice President JD Vance has “been a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and his conversion from Trump critic to ally…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
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This isn’t like inventing cold fusion. America knows how to meaningfully curb random gun violence and mass shootings.
We just choose not to. Because our revealed preference is that we prefer mass shootings to meaningful gun control. This is who we are. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-un...
We just choose not to. Because our revealed preference is that we prefer mass shootings to meaningful gun control. This is who we are. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-un...
America Is an Unserious Country Filled With Unserious People
Stories about revealed preferences and who we really are.
www.thebulwark.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This isn’t like inventing cold fusion. America knows how to meaningfully curb random gun violence and mass shootings.
We just choose not to. Because our revealed preference is that we prefer mass shootings to meaningful gun control. This is who we are. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-un...
We just choose not to. Because our revealed preference is that we prefer mass shootings to meaningful gun control. This is who we are. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-un...
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In 1996 there was a mass shooting in Australia; 35 people were killed. Australia’s government passed a sweeping gun reform law in 12 days.
12 days. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-un...
12 days. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-un...
America Is an Unserious Country Filled With Unserious People
Stories about revealed preferences and who we really are.
www.thebulwark.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
In 1996 there was a mass shooting in Australia; 35 people were killed. Australia’s government passed a sweeping gun reform law in 12 days.
12 days. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-un...
12 days. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-un...
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Not that it's not appalling enough, but this is an official US Government post, paid for by our federal tax dollars.
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Not that it's not appalling enough, but this is an official US Government post, paid for by our federal tax dollars.
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"We should take over the oil fields. It's very easy to do."
Donald Trump promised to be a peacetime president. So why is he preparing for a regime change war in Venezuela?
Donald Trump promised to be a peacetime president. So why is he preparing for a regime change war in Venezuela?
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"We should take over the oil fields. It's very easy to do."
Donald Trump promised to be a peacetime president. So why is he preparing for a regime change war in Venezuela?
Donald Trump promised to be a peacetime president. So why is he preparing for a regime change war in Venezuela?
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Today, one of Hong Kong's strongest pro-democracy advocates, Jimmy Lai, was convicted of sedition under the China's draconian National Security Law.
If this Admin truly stands for free speech, it must enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold Beijing accountable for this sham conviction.
If this Admin truly stands for free speech, it must enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold Beijing accountable for this sham conviction.
Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai
The landmark case exemplifies the way Beijing, through Hong Kong’s national security law, has swept away any last remaining press freedoms and judicial independence in the city.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today, one of Hong Kong's strongest pro-democracy advocates, Jimmy Lai, was convicted of sedition under the China's draconian National Security Law.
If this Admin truly stands for free speech, it must enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold Beijing accountable for this sham conviction.
If this Admin truly stands for free speech, it must enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold Beijing accountable for this sham conviction.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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When you can’t say “sorry we capitulated to bigots” because you’re afraid the bigots might hear you, so you just throw some glitter around and hope for the best.
The chain unveiled its first-ever concept store in SoHo this week, adorned with stylish apparel, designer collaborations, and beauty products — all key areas that its incoming CEO hopes will revive its former "Tar-zhay" glory.
https://cnn.it/48W8CAk
https://cnn.it/48W8CAk
December 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
When you can’t say “sorry we capitulated to bigots” because you’re afraid the bigots might hear you, so you just throw some glitter around and hope for the best.
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Maybe this wasn’t the best idea.
December 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Maybe this wasn’t the best idea.
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This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
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It's actually quite amazing Donald Trump can still astound us with his depravity.
December 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It's actually quite amazing Donald Trump can still astound us with his depravity.
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RIP Rob Reiner. You were a prince and I’m grateful we intersected.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Rob Reiner, ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and ‘Stand by Me’ Director and ‘All in the Family’ Actor, Dies at 78 in Apparent Homicide (Report)
The two-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood home.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
RIP Rob Reiner. You were a prince and I’m grateful we intersected.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
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Somehow @sepinwall.bsky.social published a beautiful eulogy for Rob Reiner overnight. I woke up saddened by the news of his passing, and this piece—celebrating his life and work—was exactly what I needed to read.
www.whatsalanwatching.com/rob-reiner-w...
www.whatsalanwatching.com/rob-reiner-w...
Rob Reiner was a master who didn't care if you noticed
A tribute to the late, great 'All in the Family' star and director of movie classics like 'This Is Spinal Tap' and 'The Princess Bride'
www.whatsalanwatching.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Somehow @sepinwall.bsky.social published a beautiful eulogy for Rob Reiner overnight. I woke up saddened by the news of his passing, and this piece—celebrating his life and work—was exactly what I needed to read.
www.whatsalanwatching.com/rob-reiner-w...
www.whatsalanwatching.com/rob-reiner-w...
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A verified @gofundme.com has been set up for the hero in Australia’s Bondi Beach shooting.
Ahmed al Ahmed is a father of two and has been hospitalized with his own injuries, but he is expected to recover.
These funds are controlled by GoFundMe.
Link To Donate: bit.ly/4iTnHaa
A verified @gofundme.com has been set up for the hero in Australia’s Bondi Beach shooting.
Ahmed al Ahmed is a father of two and has been hospitalized with his own injuries, but he is expected to recover.
These funds are controlled by GoFundMe.
Link To Donate: bit.ly/4iTnHaa
December 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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A verified @gofundme.com has been set up for the hero in Australia’s Bondi Beach shooting.
Ahmed al Ahmed is a father of two and has been hospitalized with his own injuries, but he is expected to recover.
These funds are controlled by GoFundMe.
Link To Donate: bit.ly/4iTnHaa
A verified @gofundme.com has been set up for the hero in Australia’s Bondi Beach shooting.
Ahmed al Ahmed is a father of two and has been hospitalized with his own injuries, but he is expected to recover.
These funds are controlled by GoFundMe.
Link To Donate: bit.ly/4iTnHaa