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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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Noam Chomsky’s emails to Jeffrey Epstein display none of the fawning chatter found from, say, Larry Summers. And he does not appear to have been co-opted by whatever access Epstein provided.
https://bit.ly/4s3vx5A
https://bit.ly/4s3vx5A
What the Noam Chomsky–Jeffrey Epstein E-mails Tell Us
Chomsky has often suffered fools, knaves, and criminals too lightly. Epstein was one of them. But that doesn’t mean Chomsky was part of the “Epstein class.”
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Noam Chomsky’s emails to Jeffrey Epstein display none of the fawning chatter found from, say, Larry Summers. And he does not appear to have been co-opted by whatever access Epstein provided.
https://bit.ly/4s3vx5A
https://bit.ly/4s3vx5A
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German officials report Russia’s campaign of sabotage and espionage is partly aimed at preparing an attack on NATO’s logistical routes that would delay the deployment of troops in Eastern Europe. Russia plans to invade Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
German officials report Russia’s campaign of sabotage and espionage is partly aimed at preparing an attack on NATO’s logistical routes that would delay the deployment of troops in Eastern Europe. Russia plans to invade Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
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Biggest middle class tax increase of the century, while billionaires get hundreds of billions they don’t need.
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 7:04 PM
Biggest middle class tax increase of the century, while billionaires get hundreds of billions they don’t need.
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AOC: Donald Trump and Stephen Miller want you to believe that this is who we are as a country. And we are here to say that it is not. We are a country that has fought and defeated the confederacy. That has defeated a history of civil rights violations, of secret police, of fascism.
December 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
AOC: Donald Trump and Stephen Miller want you to believe that this is who we are as a country. And we are here to say that it is not. We are a country that has fought and defeated the confederacy. That has defeated a history of civil rights violations, of secret police, of fascism.
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More desperate distraction.
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
More desperate distraction.
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Breaking:
The U.S. labor market lost 41,000 jobs over October and November, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6% — the highest since 2021.
The U.S. labor market lost 41,000 jobs over October and November, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6% — the highest since 2021.
December 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Breaking:
The U.S. labor market lost 41,000 jobs over October and November, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6% — the highest since 2021.
The U.S. labor market lost 41,000 jobs over October and November, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6% — the highest since 2021.
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My favorite tyrant joke: a man comes every day and peers at the front page of the newspaper without buying it.
The newspaper vendor says, "what are you looking for?"
"An obituary."
"Obituaries aren't on the front page."
"This one will be."
The newspaper vendor says, "what are you looking for?"
"An obituary."
"Obituaries aren't on the front page."
"This one will be."
December 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My favorite tyrant joke: a man comes every day and peers at the front page of the newspaper without buying it.
The newspaper vendor says, "what are you looking for?"
"An obituary."
"Obituaries aren't on the front page."
"This one will be."
The newspaper vendor says, "what are you looking for?"
"An obituary."
"Obituaries aren't on the front page."
"This one will be."
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Mike Johnson refuses to comment on Trump’s post about Rob Reiner and runs away from reporters.
December 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Mike Johnson refuses to comment on Trump’s post about Rob Reiner and runs away from reporters.
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🧵Speaking truth to power is never easy. I haven't spoken publicly much about the personal toll of my choice to speak out about my time working on election integrity issues at Facebook. But I was willing to share some details here. Despite the ensuing challenges, I say unequivocally: No regrets. 1/4
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🧵Speaking truth to power is never easy. I haven't spoken publicly much about the personal toll of my choice to speak out about my time working on election integrity issues at Facebook. But I was willing to share some details here. Despite the ensuing challenges, I say unequivocally: No regrets. 1/4
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Dear Micheal,
You’re a U.S. Congressman. Shame on you. This is a horribly dangerous, dishonest, & divisive thing to say. You’re lying. You’re inciting hatred & violence. Delete this tweet & apologize for it.
Sincerely,
A Former U.S. Congressman
You’re a U.S. Congressman. Shame on you. This is a horribly dangerous, dishonest, & divisive thing to say. You’re lying. You’re inciting hatred & violence. Delete this tweet & apologize for it.
Sincerely,
A Former U.S. Congressman
December 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Dear Micheal,
You’re a U.S. Congressman. Shame on you. This is a horribly dangerous, dishonest, & divisive thing to say. You’re lying. You’re inciting hatred & violence. Delete this tweet & apologize for it.
Sincerely,
A Former U.S. Congressman
You’re a U.S. Congressman. Shame on you. This is a horribly dangerous, dishonest, & divisive thing to say. You’re lying. You’re inciting hatred & violence. Delete this tweet & apologize for it.
Sincerely,
A Former U.S. Congressman
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What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.
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Absolutely tragic: Rob and Michelle Reiner, rest in peace.”
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Absolutely tragic: Rob and Michelle Reiner, rest in peace.”
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This is one of those times when all of the bad news just sucks the air out of your lungs.
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This is one of those times when all of the bad news just sucks the air out of your lungs.
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TMZ reporting Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead with wounds consistent with a knife
Rob Reiner, Wife Michele Found Dead in Their L.A. Home with Knife Wounds
Rob Reiner -- the legendary director -- and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have died ... TMZ has confirmed.
www.tmz.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
TMZ reporting Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead with wounds consistent with a knife
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Devastating news. What a tremendous loss for the world.
Homicide detectives are investigating an address connected to Hollywood director Rob Reiner.
According to a Los Angeles Fire Department official, the deceased were a man and a woman, ages 78 and 68. The same ages as Reiner and his wife.
According to a Los Angeles Fire Department official, the deceased were a man and a woman, ages 78 and 68. The same ages as Reiner and his wife.
December 15, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Devastating news. What a tremendous loss for the world.
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Rob Reiner was more than an amazing movie director to me.
He was one of our strongest public advocates for @TheDemCoalition, part of our Impeachment Task Force.
He was one of America's foremost voices of reason and wisest defenders of democracy.
Rob is an American treasure.
He was one of our strongest public advocates for @TheDemCoalition, part of our Impeachment Task Force.
He was one of America's foremost voices of reason and wisest defenders of democracy.
Rob is an American treasure.
December 15, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Rob Reiner was more than an amazing movie director to me.
He was one of our strongest public advocates for @TheDemCoalition, part of our Impeachment Task Force.
He was one of America's foremost voices of reason and wisest defenders of democracy.
Rob is an American treasure.
He was one of our strongest public advocates for @TheDemCoalition, part of our Impeachment Task Force.
He was one of America's foremost voices of reason and wisest defenders of democracy.
Rob is an American treasure.
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The right to bear arms should never be more important than children’s right to not be shot at school.
Every other developed country has figured this out.
It’s time for America to catch up.
Every other developed country has figured this out.
It’s time for America to catch up.
December 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The right to bear arms should never be more important than children’s right to not be shot at school.
Every other developed country has figured this out.
It’s time for America to catch up.
Every other developed country has figured this out.
It’s time for America to catch up.
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This event brought together a German neo-Nazi pol, ex-Kremlin payee Benny Johnson and fringe-right propagandist—and self-described opponent of democracy—Jack Posobiec to witness the head of the New York Young Republicans declare himself an insurrectionist by endorsing Trump for an illegal third term
German far-right lawmaker calls for US-German nationalist alliance at MAGA gala
Markus Frohnmaier was among some 20 state, federal and EU lawmakers from the Alternative for Germany to attend the annual black-tie gala hosted by the New York Young Republican Club.
www.reuters.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This event brought together a German neo-Nazi pol, ex-Kremlin payee Benny Johnson and fringe-right propagandist—and self-described opponent of democracy—Jack Posobiec to witness the head of the New York Young Republicans declare himself an insurrectionist by endorsing Trump for an illegal third term
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I spoke with three Californians — U.S. citizens —who described the abuse and mistreatment they endured after being wrongfully detained by ICE.
Here are their stories.
youtu.be/T8Rwsj-1BPQ?...
Here are their stories.
youtu.be/T8Rwsj-1BPQ?...
U.S. Citizens Wrongly Detained by ICE: It Could Happen to You
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I spoke with three Californians — U.S. citizens —who described the abuse and mistreatment they endured after being wrongfully detained by ICE.
Here are their stories.
youtu.be/T8Rwsj-1BPQ?...
Here are their stories.
youtu.be/T8Rwsj-1BPQ?...
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wow who could have predicted bari weiss wouldn't be some cunning propagandist but a blundering dumbshit absolutely incapable of anything beyond embarrassing herself on television
December 14, 2025 at 3:39 AM
wow who could have predicted bari weiss wouldn't be some cunning propagandist but a blundering dumbshit absolutely incapable of anything beyond embarrassing herself on television
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Racial Profiling at Its Finest.
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Racial Profiling at Its Finest.
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It’s honestly laughable. If this administration cared about us they would do something to end the gun violence problem in this country”
Zoe Weissman is a sophomore at Brown. Zoe survived the Parkland school shooting.
Barely over 18 and they’ve already endured two mass shootings.
It’s unimaginable
Zoe Weissman is a sophomore at Brown. Zoe survived the Parkland school shooting.
Barely over 18 and they’ve already endured two mass shootings.
It’s unimaginable
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It’s honestly laughable. If this administration cared about us they would do something to end the gun violence problem in this country”
Zoe Weissman is a sophomore at Brown. Zoe survived the Parkland school shooting.
Barely over 18 and they’ve already endured two mass shootings.
It’s unimaginable
Zoe Weissman is a sophomore at Brown. Zoe survived the Parkland school shooting.
Barely over 18 and they’ve already endured two mass shootings.
It’s unimaginable