Monika Blake
@monikablake.bsky.social
Do not be discouraged by adversity, for it is through our darkest moments that we find our true strength. - Elijah Cummings
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January 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Boy, this sure makes it sound like some Trump friends in the business world knew about this illegal invasion even as America's elected representatives were kept in the dark
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
www.wsj.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Boy, this sure makes it sound like some Trump friends in the business world knew about this illegal invasion even as America's elected representatives were kept in the dark
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Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
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it's darkly humorous to listen to Trump and his cronies reference the fact that Maduro was indicted in SDNY as evidence he's a dictator and overall bad guy
January 3, 2026 at 3:43 PM
it's darkly humorous to listen to Trump and his cronies reference the fact that Maduro was indicted in SDNY as evidence he's a dictator and overall bad guy
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It’s hard to believe a president would time an illegal military attack to distract the public’s attention, but today is the statutory deadline for DOJ to release its report on the Epstein file production. Maybe it is just a coincidence.
January 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
It’s hard to believe a president would time an illegal military attack to distract the public’s attention, but today is the statutory deadline for DOJ to release its report on the Epstein file production. Maybe it is just a coincidence.
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Trump told reporters that Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has condemned the recent U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, needs to “watch his ass."
Follow more of the latest updates: https://wapo.st/3Ld1XtG
Follow more of the latest updates: https://wapo.st/3Ld1XtG
Live updates: Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela, won’t rule out U.S. boots on the ground
President Donald Trump said the United States will control Venezuela for an unspecified period after a U.S. raid captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
wapo.st
January 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Trump told reporters that Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has condemned the recent U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, needs to “watch his ass."
Follow more of the latest updates: https://wapo.st/3Ld1XtG
Follow more of the latest updates: https://wapo.st/3Ld1XtG
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It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
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Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
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Many don't realize that the most vulnerable or immune compromised depend on the rest getting vaccinated properly to keep diseases from spreading out of control. It's not just “my body, my choice” when it comes to saving lives.
January 2, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Many don't realize that the most vulnerable or immune compromised depend on the rest getting vaccinated properly to keep diseases from spreading out of control. It's not just “my body, my choice” when it comes to saving lives.
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Every single time Trump has a meeting with Zelensky, Putin calls Trump the day before and Trump’s position in the Zelensky meeting then mirrors the Russian position. The talking points are the same, with all the same lies. It’s a simple playbook for Putin and it works every time.
December 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Every single time Trump has a meeting with Zelensky, Putin calls Trump the day before and Trump’s position in the Zelensky meeting then mirrors the Russian position. The talking points are the same, with all the same lies. It’s a simple playbook for Putin and it works every time.
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Private prison company GEO Group allegedly made immigration detainees work for no pay. Now it's at the Supreme Court trying to prevent the detainees from suing. bit.ly/4pfafj2
Supreme Court Considers Private Prison Case
A private prison company seeks a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability.
www.brennancenter.org
December 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Private prison company GEO Group allegedly made immigration detainees work for no pay. Now it's at the Supreme Court trying to prevent the detainees from suing. bit.ly/4pfafj2
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Job Posting:
Seeking MAGA whisperer who can translate common sense into Maganese and explain to the cult that if the Justice Department has a million pages of reports related to a child sex trafficking ring, IT'S NOT A "HOAX!"
Seeking MAGA whisperer who can translate common sense into Maganese and explain to the cult that if the Justice Department has a million pages of reports related to a child sex trafficking ring, IT'S NOT A "HOAX!"
December 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Job Posting:
Seeking MAGA whisperer who can translate common sense into Maganese and explain to the cult that if the Justice Department has a million pages of reports related to a child sex trafficking ring, IT'S NOT A "HOAX!"
Seeking MAGA whisperer who can translate common sense into Maganese and explain to the cult that if the Justice Department has a million pages of reports related to a child sex trafficking ring, IT'S NOT A "HOAX!"
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
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🚨US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs.
This year, US crop farmers have lost $34.6bn according to the American Farm Bureau. | Business | The Guardian
This year, US crop farmers have lost $34.6bn according to the American Farm Bureau. | Business | The Guardian
US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs
Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikes
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🚨US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs.
This year, US crop farmers have lost $34.6bn according to the American Farm Bureau. | Business | The Guardian
This year, US crop farmers have lost $34.6bn according to the American Farm Bureau. | Business | The Guardian
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ICE has long used the latest spy tech to pursue immigrants — but now it’s also targeting anti-ICE protesters and anyone who allegedly funds them. bit.ly/3Kq348R
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
ICE has long used the latest spy tech to pursue immigrants — but now it’s also targeting anti-ICE protesters and anyone who allegedly funds them. bit.ly/3Kq348R
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Oh, the irony…
This is perfect. The DOJ's embarrassing snafu with disappearing redactions was the fault of Elon Musk. Musk cancelled government subscriptions to Adobe programs that would have made the redactions permanent. What a pack of fools.
December 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Oh, the irony…
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And the fake pics too bsky.app/profile/meid...
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 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
And the fake pics too bsky.app/profile/meid...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
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Editor in Chief of Christianity Today Magazine 👇🏽
December 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Editor in Chief of Christianity Today Magazine 👇🏽
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What could go wrong?
December 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
What could go wrong?
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UPDATE: I've heard from Jose's family. He's apparently been transferred to an ICE detention center in TX, but it's been days since they've been able to speak with him.
He needs medical care and to be able to speak with his family and lawyer. This obscene cruelty helps no one.
He needs medical care and to be able to speak with his family and lawyer. This obscene cruelty helps no one.
You can hear Jose scream in excruciating pain as an ICE vehicle runs over his foot while he's being detained.
His family says Jose is a good man, with no criminal record, who works in roofing.
He needs to be released from detention to receive appropriate medical care.
His family says Jose is a good man, with no criminal record, who works in roofing.
He needs to be released from detention to receive appropriate medical care.
December 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
UPDATE: I've heard from Jose's family. He's apparently been transferred to an ICE detention center in TX, but it's been days since they've been able to speak with him.
He needs medical care and to be able to speak with his family and lawyer. This obscene cruelty helps no one.
He needs medical care and to be able to speak with his family and lawyer. This obscene cruelty helps no one.
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BREAKING: Donald Trump claims he has granted a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a state sentence.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Trump Grants Tina Peters a Legally Meaningless 'Pardon'
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
BREAKING: Donald Trump claims he has granted a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a state sentence.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
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"He has to be realistic. I'm never going to side against Russia and he needs to just sacrifice his people and his country, let Russia win, and give me credit and praise for being a peacemaker so I can win a prize. He never should have let this war happen, and I want credit for stopping it."
Trump on Zelenskyy: "He has to realistic. And I do wonder about how long is it gonna be until they have an election? 82% of Ukrainian people are demanding a settlement be made."
December 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"He has to be realistic. I'm never going to side against Russia and he needs to just sacrifice his people and his country, let Russia win, and give me credit and praise for being a peacemaker so I can win a prize. He never should have let this war happen, and I want credit for stopping it."