Melissa
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Avid reader, life-long North Carolinian, believer in Democracy.
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Disgusting.
“The administration’s goal, ICE acting director Todd M. Lyons said, was to deport immigrants as efficiently as Amazon moves packages: ‘Like Prime, but with human beings.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“The administration’s goal, ICE acting director Todd M. Lyons said, was to deport immigrants as efficiently as Amazon moves packages: ‘Like Prime, but with human beings.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
ICE documents reveal plan to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses
The Trump administration wants to build seven large-scale deportation hubs to speed up deportations, internal ICE documents show.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Disgusting.
“The administration’s goal, ICE acting director Todd M. Lyons said, was to deport immigrants as efficiently as Amazon moves packages: ‘Like Prime, but with human beings.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“The administration’s goal, ICE acting director Todd M. Lyons said, was to deport immigrants as efficiently as Amazon moves packages: ‘Like Prime, but with human beings.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Ouch — the Trump-hosted Kennedy Center honors just did its “smallest audience ever”, roughly half of the previous record low
December 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Ouch — the Trump-hosted Kennedy Center honors just did its “smallest audience ever”, roughly half of the previous record low
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BREAKING: by an apparent vote of 7–2, the Supreme Court has *denied* President Trump‘s plea to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago
December 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
BREAKING: by an apparent vote of 7–2, the Supreme Court has *denied* President Trump‘s plea to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago
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Bill Clinton releasing a statement saying 'release the Epstein files, you cowards' was not on my bingo list.
December 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Bill Clinton releasing a statement saying 'release the Epstein files, you cowards' was not on my bingo list.
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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure. n.pr/3L95mJU
North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe receives full federal recognition after 137-year effort
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure.
n.pr
December 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure. n.pr/3L95mJU
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
Epstein Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Epstein Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Epstein Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
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It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
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The cost of Trump's White House ballroom has doubled over the past five months:
In late July, the White House said the vanity project would cost $200 million. Now, it's $400 million.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
In late July, the White House said the vanity project would cost $200 million. Now, it's $400 million.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The cost of Trump’s White House ballroom has doubled over the past five months
In late July, the White House said the president’s vanity project would cost $200 million. Now, it’s $400 million.
www.ms.now
December 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The cost of Trump's White House ballroom has doubled over the past five months:
In late July, the White House said the vanity project would cost $200 million. Now, it's $400 million.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
In late July, the White House said the vanity project would cost $200 million. Now, it's $400 million.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Everything’s fine…
December 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Everything’s fine…
This is really bad. Hate, cruelty, retribution. is the goal, not protecting Americans.
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This is really bad. Hate, cruelty, retribution. is the goal, not protecting Americans.
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The NCDP family mourns the loss of Gov. Jim Hunt, a champion of our mission. He showed everyone what it means to be a Democrat in the South.
Our hearts are with the Hunt family. We will celebrate the life and service of Gov. Jim Hunt by carrying forward his values and hope for a better tomorrow.
Our hearts are with the Hunt family. We will celebrate the life and service of Gov. Jim Hunt by carrying forward his values and hope for a better tomorrow.
December 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The NCDP family mourns the loss of Gov. Jim Hunt, a champion of our mission. He showed everyone what it means to be a Democrat in the South.
Our hearts are with the Hunt family. We will celebrate the life and service of Gov. Jim Hunt by carrying forward his values and hope for a better tomorrow.
Our hearts are with the Hunt family. We will celebrate the life and service of Gov. Jim Hunt by carrying forward his values and hope for a better tomorrow.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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They just renamed the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center.
What are we doing.
What are we doing.
December 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
They just renamed the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center.
What are we doing.
What are we doing.
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They booked a bunch of 14 year old models to come to a Mar A Lago party, told them to dress sexy and tried to ply them with alcohol.
These are the people who are willing to go on the record.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
December 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
They booked a bunch of 14 year old models to come to a Mar A Lago party, told them to dress sexy and tried to ply them with alcohol.
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You’ve lost the plot as a presidential administration when Dr. Oz is on stage handwringing about the cost of balls
Dr Oz: "The creation of a penis costs on average in America $150,000 per child ... if you add testicles, that's extra"
December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
You’ve lost the plot as a presidential administration when Dr. Oz is on stage handwringing about the cost of balls
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Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
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Trump’s ‘Bah! Humbug!’ address suggests he is feeling the chill of opinion polls
Trump’s ‘Bah! Humbug!’ address suggests he is feeling the chill of opinion polls
Primetime speech – delivered with shouty spirit but no cheer – betrayed a figure dogged by a cost of living crisis and the looming release of the Epstein files
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Trump’s ‘Bah! Humbug!’ address suggests he is feeling the chill of opinion polls
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SCOOP: The Trump administration plans to ramp up efforts to strip some naturalized Americans of their citizenship, according to internal guidance obtained by The New York Times.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Trump Administration Aims to Strip More Foreign-Born Americans of Citizenship
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
SCOOP: The Trump administration plans to ramp up efforts to strip some naturalized Americans of their citizenship, according to internal guidance obtained by The New York Times.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
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218 members signed the discharge petition to force a vote to extend ACA tax credits.
If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
218 members signed the discharge petition to force a vote to extend ACA tax credits.
If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
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The little orange bars on the right are what Trump is calling “the greatest economy in history.”
December 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The little orange bars on the right are what Trump is calling “the greatest economy in history.”
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As data centers pop up in every corner of the country, their electricity demands are spiking rates for everyone.
But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?
This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.
But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?
This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.
Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
As data centers pop up in every corner of the country, their electricity demands are spiking rates for everyone.
But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?
This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.
But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?
This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.
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NEW: Mike Johnson says he WON'T call a House vote on extending ACA funding this week
Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.
Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.
Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House Republican leaders ditch vote on ACA funding, all but ensuring premiums will rise
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans worked on the issue throughout the weekend but could not come to an agreement with a group of members who want the funds extended.
www.nbcnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
NEW: Mike Johnson says he WON'T call a House vote on extending ACA funding this week
Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.
Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.
Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...