Cheryl Bolen Smelson
@cherylbolen.bsky.social
Recovering journalist, former White House correspondent for Bloomberg BNA, learning Spanish, regulatory maven
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Ossoff: "This is so much deeper than the politics. What does it say about the moral condition of this Congress that the thing that has them all tied up in knots is a very simple question: Should people's health insurance premiums go up double or triple? This is a policy choice."
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Ossoff: "This is so much deeper than the politics. What does it say about the moral condition of this Congress that the thing that has them all tied up in knots is a very simple question: Should people's health insurance premiums go up double or triple? This is a policy choice."
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"I pardoned him and have no idea who he is" is an insane thing to say
POLITICO: You pardoned the former president of Honduras even though he was convicted in a massive intl drug trafficking scheme. How is that 0 tolerance on drug trafficking?
TRUMP: Well I don't know him and I know very little about him other than people said it was like an Obama-Biden type set up
TRUMP: Well I don't know him and I know very little about him other than people said it was like an Obama-Biden type set up
December 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"I pardoned him and have no idea who he is" is an insane thing to say
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Larry the cat and President Zelensky. What could be better?
Another classic photobomb moment from Larry. I don't think Mr. Zelenskyy minded at all.
December 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Larry the cat and President Zelensky. What could be better?
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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Sometimes it takes some really talented musicians to remind you that people are still good 🎶
December 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Sometimes it takes some really talented musicians to remind you that people are still good 🎶
At the Folger theater tonight for holiday concert 🎶🎄
December 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
At the Folger theater tonight for holiday concert 🎶🎄
First snow of the season on Capitol Hill! ❄️☃️
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
First snow of the season on Capitol Hill! ❄️☃️
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So you gonna drop your lawsuit against us right, Pam?
December 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
So you gonna drop your lawsuit against us right, Pam?
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They're not even trying to appear nonpartisan anymore.
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
They're not even trying to appear nonpartisan anymore.
The DC Judiciary and Public Safety Committee is holding a public hearing today
I’m testifying with the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN), calling for an end to the federal invasion of our city
I’m testifying with the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN), calling for an end to the federal invasion of our city
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The DC Judiciary and Public Safety Committee is holding a public hearing today
I’m testifying with the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN), calling for an end to the federal invasion of our city
I’m testifying with the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN), calling for an end to the federal invasion of our city
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Guess the speed of democracy depends on who you voted for and what they look like.
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Guess the speed of democracy depends on who you voted for and what they look like.
I spent the most time with DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. More in my #SpotifyWrapped
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I spent the most time with DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. More in my #SpotifyWrapped
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TN07 is a story about gerrymandering: the GOP cracked Nashville into 3 districts when it redrew the 2022 map, destroying the Dem seat there.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
TN07 is a story about gerrymandering: the GOP cracked Nashville into 3 districts when it redrew the 2022 map, destroying the Dem seat there.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
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This story sums up Trump: No need for evidence. No need for laws or treaties. No need for discussions. If Trump decides (based upon whatever random information or maybe just heartburn) that someone is in the wrong, he believes he has the right to kill them.
The US is now a rogue nation.
The US is now a rogue nation.
December 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This story sums up Trump: No need for evidence. No need for laws or treaties. No need for discussions. If Trump decides (based upon whatever random information or maybe just heartburn) that someone is in the wrong, he believes he has the right to kill them.
The US is now a rogue nation.
The US is now a rogue nation.
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Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
¡Esto me gusta mucho! 🇪🇸
December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
¡Esto me gusta mucho! 🇪🇸
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Normally the creators of beloved children’s cartoon characters would not need to disavow the U.S. Secretary of Defense, but ours is a drunken miscreant, a loutish boor with the dignity and nobility of a counterfeit butt-plug
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Normally the creators of beloved children’s cartoon characters would not need to disavow the U.S. Secretary of Defense, but ours is a drunken miscreant, a loutish boor with the dignity and nobility of a counterfeit butt-plug
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November 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Opinion | ‘I’ve Been Doing This Work for 25 Years and I’ve Never Seen Such Fear’
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
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In the last week, Donald Trump has called for the murder of Congressional Democrats and threatened to unilaterally declare an invasion of Venezuela.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In the last week, Donald Trump has called for the murder of Congressional Democrats and threatened to unilaterally declare an invasion of Venezuela.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
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I didn’t vote for war against Venezuela. How about you? 😡
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I didn’t vote for war against Venezuela. How about you? 😡