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Why have so many corporations donated to Trump’s White House ballroom project?
Could it be because many of them have lucrative government contracts?
Or because they have mergers and other regulatory business before Trump?
I’m sure they just thought a ballroom sounded nice…
Could it be because many of them have lucrative government contracts?
Or because they have mergers and other regulatory business before Trump?
I’m sure they just thought a ballroom sounded nice…
Trump’s Ballroom Corruption Exposed
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Why have so many corporations donated to Trump’s White House ballroom project?
Could it be because many of them have lucrative government contracts?
Or because they have mergers and other regulatory business before Trump?
I’m sure they just thought a ballroom sounded nice…
Could it be because many of them have lucrative government contracts?
Or because they have mergers and other regulatory business before Trump?
I’m sure they just thought a ballroom sounded nice…
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A startup backed by Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm just got a $620M loan from the DoD, months after the Pentagon gave a major drone contract to ANOTHER Trump Jr.-backed company.
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone comp
popular.info
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A startup backed by Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm just got a $620M loan from the DoD, months after the Pentagon gave a major drone contract to ANOTHER Trump Jr.-backed company.
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
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The bottom 90% lost a collective $79 trillion in wages over the past 50 years.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The bottom 90% lost a collective $79 trillion in wages over the past 50 years.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
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Stoke fear. Exploit desperation. Suspend the rule of law. Fan brutality.
Every time the stronger brutalize the weak, it’s fundamentally the same playbook.
Our duty is to stand up to brutality.
Our moral obligation is to protect the vulnerable and hold the powerful accountable.
Every time the stronger brutalize the weak, it’s fundamentally the same playbook.
Our duty is to stand up to brutality.
Our moral obligation is to protect the vulnerable and hold the powerful accountable.
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Stoke fear. Exploit desperation. Suspend the rule of law. Fan brutality.
Every time the stronger brutalize the weak, it’s fundamentally the same playbook.
Our duty is to stand up to brutality.
Our moral obligation is to protect the vulnerable and hold the powerful accountable.
Every time the stronger brutalize the weak, it’s fundamentally the same playbook.
Our duty is to stand up to brutality.
Our moral obligation is to protect the vulnerable and hold the powerful accountable.
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www.newsweek.com/virginia-red...
Good! Do it ! Fight 🔥 with 🔥
Good! Do it ! Fight 🔥 with 🔥
Virginia Democrats propose redrawing maps to get four new seats
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott outlined the state's redistricting plans amid other states' efforts to make maps more favorable to Democrats or Republicans.
www.newsweek.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
www.newsweek.com/virginia-red...
Good! Do it ! Fight 🔥 with 🔥
Good! Do it ! Fight 🔥 with 🔥
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Pete Hegseth should’ve never had this job, and he should be fired now.
December 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Pete Hegseth should’ve never had this job, and he should be fired now.
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Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
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Jfc this is so good! Watch one of my faves @mollyjongfast.bsky.social talk about US campaign finance reform! youtu.be/wLz2BzCx1ZY?...
Project 2029: Campaign Finance Reform Comes First
YouTube video by Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Please join
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November 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Naturally, but the GOP and their MAGA fluffers on social media will have nothing to say about this, and Mike Johnson will pretend not to see this story until 2029.
Trump Jr-backed startup gets $600 million dollar government deal.
Trump Jr-backed startup gets $600 million dollar government deal.
This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Naturally, but the GOP and their MAGA fluffers on social media will have nothing to say about this, and Mike Johnson will pretend not to see this story until 2029.
Trump Jr-backed startup gets $600 million dollar government deal.
Trump Jr-backed startup gets $600 million dollar government deal.
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Omfg! These ppl are the most horrible ppl ever. The hypocrisy is unreal, & an embarrassment to this country.
December 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Omfg! These ppl are the most horrible ppl ever. The hypocrisy is unreal, & an embarrassment to this country.
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Bradley saying Hegseth didn’t give a “kill them all” order... should’ve helped him.
Instead...it blew the door open. Lawmakers saw the footage...heard the details...and came out more alarmed.
The phrase was never the problem. The operation was...and today...that became...undeniable.
Instead...it blew the door open. Lawmakers saw the footage...heard the details...and came out more alarmed.
The phrase was never the problem. The operation was...and today...that became...undeniable.
December 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Bradley saying Hegseth didn’t give a “kill them all” order... should’ve helped him.
Instead...it blew the door open. Lawmakers saw the footage...heard the details...and came out more alarmed.
The phrase was never the problem. The operation was...and today...that became...undeniable.
Instead...it blew the door open. Lawmakers saw the footage...heard the details...and came out more alarmed.
The phrase was never the problem. The operation was...and today...that became...undeniable.
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And... WE WON! The court just granted the TRO against these illegal firings by the Trump administration at my old home the State Department. Kudos to all of the great partners in this case--onto the preliminary injunction hearing.
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
And... WE WON! The court just granted the TRO against these illegal firings by the Trump administration at my old home the State Department. Kudos to all of the great partners in this case--onto the preliminary injunction hearing.
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special shout-out to the Bernie bro who told me in 2016 that the Supreme Court wasn't all that important, and Hillary's picks would be just as bad as Trump's
December 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
special shout-out to the Bernie bro who told me in 2016 that the Supreme Court wasn't all that important, and Hillary's picks would be just as bad as Trump's
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REPUBLICANS HAVE A "DONNY FUCKWIT" PROBLEM. THEY'RE GOING TO LOSE BIG IN 2026 BECAUSE DEAR LEADER IS A DELUSIONAL DIPSHIT WHO WON'T FIX THE ECONOMY. BOO FUCKING HOO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO MY MAGNIFICENT POST IN WHICH I SPELL IT OUT. LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/3Kx8HSO
December 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
REPUBLICANS HAVE A "DONNY FUCKWIT" PROBLEM. THEY'RE GOING TO LOSE BIG IN 2026 BECAUSE DEAR LEADER IS A DELUSIONAL DIPSHIT WHO WON'T FIX THE ECONOMY. BOO FUCKING HOO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO MY MAGNIFICENT POST IN WHICH I SPELL IT OUT. LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/3Kx8HSO
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Spotify Wrapped is usually a fun way to reflect on what you’ve listened to over the year and share your tastes with friends.
But it hits different when it’s paired with propaganda for Trump’s deportation machine.
Use our social toolkit to share the truth about Spotify: app.sosha.ai/toolkit/spot...
But it hits different when it’s paired with propaganda for Trump’s deportation machine.
Use our social toolkit to share the truth about Spotify: app.sosha.ai/toolkit/spot...
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Spotify Wrapped is usually a fun way to reflect on what you’ve listened to over the year and share your tastes with friends.
But it hits different when it’s paired with propaganda for Trump’s deportation machine.
Use our social toolkit to share the truth about Spotify: app.sosha.ai/toolkit/spot...
But it hits different when it’s paired with propaganda for Trump’s deportation machine.
Use our social toolkit to share the truth about Spotify: app.sosha.ai/toolkit/spot...
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No "two different realities" bullshit. One side is calling for release of the video, and the other is not.
NEWS --> Tons of fresh detail on what video of the strike shows: Rep Adam Smith says two men are sitting on capsized boat, drugs aren't visible. Rationale officials gave for killing is they *may* have been able to keep trafficking.
"It's bad," Smith says.
Read here:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
"It's bad," Smith says.
Read here:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
Hegseth Defense Collapses as Dems Reveal Horrific Video Strike Details
The ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services committee tells TNR after watching the video: “This is a big, big problem.”
newrepublic.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
No "two different realities" bullshit. One side is calling for release of the video, and the other is not.
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Important: Now that Republicans are claiming they're "satisfied" by the video, note that Rep Adam Smith says here that Democrats asked for public release of it, and were told by officials that it isn't their call.
Will Republicans join Dems in calling for the video's release?
All in here:
Will Republicans join Dems in calling for the video's release?
All in here:
More: Lawmakers pressed officials on releasing the video, and the officials said it isn't their call. And they have no recording of radio traffic from the men, Rep Smith says.
Video and legal memo on broader strikes should be released. This should increase pressure:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
Video and legal memo on broader strikes should be released. This should increase pressure:
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Important: Now that Republicans are claiming they're "satisfied" by the video, note that Rep Adam Smith says here that Democrats asked for public release of it, and were told by officials that it isn't their call.
Will Republicans join Dems in calling for the video's release?
All in here:
Will Republicans join Dems in calling for the video's release?
All in here:
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Joining @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social at 1030. I’m sure he will ask interesting questions.
December 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Joining @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social at 1030. I’m sure he will ask interesting questions.
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Gov. @gavinnewsom says he disagrees with Mayor @zohrankmamdani about the need for a wealth tax on billionaires, which he is “adamantly against” - says Dems are a “big tent party” with both views.
More on the CA proposal: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
More on the CA proposal: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Gov. @gavinnewsom says he disagrees with Mayor @zohrankmamdani about the need for a wealth tax on billionaires, which he is “adamantly against” - says Dems are a “big tent party” with both views.
More on the CA proposal: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
More on the CA proposal: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
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Amazing reporting from @sollenbergerrc about Republican rep Cory Mills: “Congress removed Santos from office. But Mills, who voted to keep Santos around, was in the Republican National Convention’s presidential V.I.P. box alongside Trump…” open.substack.com/pub/sollenbe...
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Amazing reporting from @sollenbergerrc about Republican rep Cory Mills: “Congress removed Santos from office. But Mills, who voted to keep Santos around, was in the Republican National Convention’s presidential V.I.P. box alongside Trump…” open.substack.com/pub/sollenbe...
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UPDATE: SCOTUS overturns
“Supreme Court green lights Texas’ efforts to use a new congressional map favorable to Republicans despite a lower court’s ruling it unconstitutionally sorts voters based on race”
KAGAN DISSENT: “disserves millions of Texans” www.scotusblog.com/2025/12/supr...
“Supreme Court green lights Texas’ efforts to use a new congressional map favorable to Republicans despite a lower court’s ruling it unconstitutionally sorts voters based on race”
KAGAN DISSENT: “disserves millions of Texans” www.scotusblog.com/2025/12/supr...
December 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
UPDATE: SCOTUS overturns
“Supreme Court green lights Texas’ efforts to use a new congressional map favorable to Republicans despite a lower court’s ruling it unconstitutionally sorts voters based on race”
KAGAN DISSENT: “disserves millions of Texans” www.scotusblog.com/2025/12/supr...
“Supreme Court green lights Texas’ efforts to use a new congressional map favorable to Republicans despite a lower court’s ruling it unconstitutionally sorts voters based on race”
KAGAN DISSENT: “disserves millions of Texans” www.scotusblog.com/2025/12/supr...