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Pete Hegseth will spend much of the rest of his life justifying his illegal orders to kill non-combatant civilians in international waters and his order to “kill everyone on board,” a command that implicitly ordered a violation of the law of war to target survivors.
Robert Hubbell
Robert Hubbell
December 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Pete Hegseth will spend much of the rest of his life justifying his illegal orders to kill non-combatant civilians in international waters and his order to “kill everyone on board,” a command that implicitly ordered a violation of the law of war to target survivors.
Robert Hubbell
Robert Hubbell
There is a credible case that Hegseth—and everyone in the chain of command involved in the attack—is guilty of war crimes or murder. Trump’s tepid defense—“Pete told me he didn’t give the order”—doesn’t address the underlying criminality of the conduct.
Robert Hubbell
Robert Hubbell
December 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
There is a credible case that Hegseth—and everyone in the chain of command involved in the attack—is guilty of war crimes or murder. Trump’s tepid defense—“Pete told me he didn’t give the order”—doesn’t address the underlying criminality of the conduct.
Robert Hubbell
Robert Hubbell
Chances are good that Pete Hegseth will be the former Secretary of Defense when he appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee and will invoke his Fifth Amendment Right against self-incrimination in response to Senator Kelly’s questions.
Robert Hubbell
Robert Hubbell
December 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Chances are good that Pete Hegseth will be the former Secretary of Defense when he appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee and will invoke his Fifth Amendment Right against self-incrimination in response to Senator Kelly’s questions.
Robert Hubbell
Robert Hubbell
Trump is in mental decline, hemorrhaging support in the polls, facing meaningful pushback from some of his most steadfast supporters, and is so toxic that he rarely makes personal campaign appearances for struggling MAGA candidates.
Robert Hubbell
Robert Hubbell
December 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Trump is in mental decline, hemorrhaging support in the polls, facing meaningful pushback from some of his most steadfast supporters, and is so toxic that he rarely makes personal campaign appearances for struggling MAGA candidates.
Robert Hubbell
Robert Hubbell
Unlike the robber barons of the late nineteenth century, today’s power elite is a borderless network of people connected not to nations or their fellow citizens but to each other. They exchange information and capital to control events, disregarding the effects on others.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Unlike the robber barons of the late nineteenth century, today’s power elite is a borderless network of people connected not to nations or their fellow citizens but to each other. They exchange information and capital to control events, disregarding the effects on others.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
Many people, like Marjorie Taylor Greene and others, believe he’s become part of the swamp that he said he would drain. He’s forgotten the forgotten Americans he said he would stand up for.
Representative Ro Khanna
Representative Ro Khanna
December 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Many people, like Marjorie Taylor Greene and others, believe he’s become part of the swamp that he said he would drain. He’s forgotten the forgotten Americans he said he would stand up for.
Representative Ro Khanna
Representative Ro Khanna
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David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Five-byline alert: 🚨
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
Trump is bolstering and protecting an entitled elite rather than defending everyday Americans victimized by them. This administration has undermined of the economy, fired civil servants, attacked public health, and destroyed the nation’s social safety net.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Trump is bolstering and protecting an entitled elite rather than defending everyday Americans victimized by them. This administration has undermined of the economy, fired civil servants, attacked public health, and destroyed the nation’s social safety net.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
The Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee show a chummy friendship between Epstein and political, academic, and economic leaders eager for Epstein’s money, information, and connections even after he pleaded guilty to procuring a minor for prostitution.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee show a chummy friendship between Epstein and political, academic, and economic leaders eager for Epstein’s money, information, and connections even after he pleaded guilty to procuring a minor for prostitution.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
There is a growing sense that an elite group of wealthy people is running the world without accountability to the law, and the Trump administration is protecting and even advancing the people in that group.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
There is a growing sense that an elite group of wealthy people is running the world without accountability to the law, and the Trump administration is protecting and even advancing the people in that group.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
As wealth and power flow through the executive branch, Trump is overriding the rule of law that is designed to protect the rest of us from self-dealing by unscrupulous individuals.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
As wealth and power flow through the executive branch, Trump is overriding the rule of law that is designed to protect the rest of us from self-dealing by unscrupulous individuals.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
The Trump family is using its position in the federal government to advance its personal interests and enrich itself. Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric have thrown themselves into cryptocurrency, new golf courses, and new buildings in foreign countries.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The Trump family is using its position in the federal government to advance its personal interests and enrich itself. Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric have thrown themselves into cryptocurrency, new golf courses, and new buildings in foreign countries.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
The Trump administration permits unlimited theft while the head of state provides cover for his cronies through pardons and the uneven application of the law. It's the system Vladimir Putin exploits in Russia, and President Trump is working to establish it in the USA..
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The Trump administration permits unlimited theft while the head of state provides cover for his cronies through pardons and the uneven application of the law. It's the system Vladimir Putin exploits in Russia, and President Trump is working to establish it in the USA..
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
The Trump administration is replacing American democracy with a kleptocracy.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The Trump administration is replacing American democracy with a kleptocracy.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
I want to see America being the leader of the free world, standing up for what’s right, not for who can make a buck…. I don’t want to see a foreign policy based on greed. I want to see it based on doing the right thing.
Representative Don Bacon
Representative Don Bacon
December 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I want to see America being the leader of the free world, standing up for what’s right, not for who can make a buck…. I don’t want to see a foreign policy based on greed. I want to see it based on doing the right thing.
Representative Don Bacon
Representative Don Bacon
The administration’s plan for peace was a Russian-led blueprint for joint U.S.-Russia economic cooperation that would funnel contracts for rebuilding Ukraine, extracting valuable minerals in the Arctic, and even space exploration to a few favored U.S. and Russian businessmen
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The administration’s plan for peace was a Russian-led blueprint for joint U.S.-Russia economic cooperation that would funnel contracts for rebuilding Ukraine, extracting valuable minerals in the Arctic, and even space exploration to a few favored U.S. and Russian businessmen
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
About 3,000 members of the Zero Units still had no work permits and no certainty about their legal status, according to advocates who work with the veterans. Returning to Afghanistan is not an option for them because they would be hunted down by the Taliban for working with Americans.
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
About 3,000 members of the Zero Units still had no work permits and no certainty about their legal status, according to advocates who work with the veterans. Returning to Afghanistan is not an option for them because they would be hunted down by the Taliban for working with Americans.
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
CIA and military colleagues “appealed to both the Biden and Trump administrations and to Congress to take action to resolve their legal status,” and warned that some of the men were falling into despair. Congress failed to pass a bipartisan measure to provide a measure of protection.
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
December 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
CIA and military colleagues “appealed to both the Biden and Trump administrations and to Congress to take action to resolve their legal status,” and warned that some of the men were falling into despair. Congress failed to pass a bipartisan measure to provide a measure of protection.
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
It’s ludicrous to use a heinous crime committed by 1 individual as grounds to exclude an entire nationality or region from entry into the U.S., when many of those from Afghanistan either served alongside U.S. troops or would face retaliation if forced to return to their country.
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
December 1, 2025 at 5:10 AM
It’s ludicrous to use a heinous crime committed by 1 individual as grounds to exclude an entire nationality or region from entry into the U.S., when many of those from Afghanistan either served alongside U.S. troops or would face retaliation if forced to return to their country.
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
the past month, there is renewed understanding and belief that we can move past Trump and MAGA. It may not be easy, and our progress most likely won’t be linear. There will be moments where it will be frustrating. But we can do this. I
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
December 1, 2025 at 4:43 AM
the past month, there is renewed understanding and belief that we can move past Trump and MAGA. It may not be easy, and our progress most likely won’t be linear. There will be moments where it will be frustrating. But we can do this. I
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
Change happens because we make it happen. Because we understand and use our power as citizens. We’ve protested. We’ve contacted our elected officials. We’ve educated our friends, neighbors, and families. Progress happens when Americans understand the importance of fighting for democracy
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Change happens because we make it happen. Because we understand and use our power as citizens. We’ve protested. We’ve contacted our elected officials. We’ve educated our friends, neighbors, and families. Progress happens when Americans understand the importance of fighting for democracy
Joyce Vance
Joyce Vance
Trump went on to insist that “I have never worked so hard in my life,” shortly before departing for his glorified country club in Florida where he’s spent an inordinate amount of time this year relaxing and playing golf.
Steve Benen
Steve Benen
November 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Trump went on to insist that “I have never worked so hard in my life,” shortly before departing for his glorified country club in Florida where he’s spent an inordinate amount of time this year relaxing and playing golf.
Steve Benen
Steve Benen
Speaking of the Hillbilly Doughboy, his wife was spotted out sans wedding ring.
Jay Kuo
Jay Kuo
November 30, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Speaking of the Hillbilly Doughboy, his wife was spotted out sans wedding ring.
Jay Kuo
Jay Kuo
The Republican Party has done nothing but support Trump's every whim. Far from being a grand party, it has become a hollowed-out shell that serves one man and his ambition.
Marc Elias
Marc Elias
November 30, 2025 at 5:16 AM
The Republican Party has done nothing but support Trump's every whim. Far from being a grand party, it has become a hollowed-out shell that serves one man and his ambition.
Marc Elias
Marc Elias
Donald Trump has destroyed institutions, the rule of law and the East Wing of the White House. He has unleashed cruelty on the American people and terrorized our cities and communities. He has attacked his political enemies and pardoned those responsible for Jan. 6.
Marc Elias
Marc Elias
November 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Donald Trump has destroyed institutions, the rule of law and the East Wing of the White House. He has unleashed cruelty on the American people and terrorized our cities and communities. He has attacked his political enemies and pardoned those responsible for Jan. 6.
Marc Elias
Marc Elias