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Why does the Trump administration have to make everything about Joe Biden?
The killing of people in the Caribbean is on Trump and Hegseth's order and watch. Without due process.
The killing of people in the Caribbean is on Trump and Hegseth's order and watch. Without due process.
November 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Why does the Trump administration have to make everything about Joe Biden?
The killing of people in the Caribbean is on Trump and Hegseth's order and watch. Without due process.
The killing of people in the Caribbean is on Trump and Hegseth's order and watch. Without due process.
It is way past time for GOP leadership in the Senate to do the job of legislative oversight of Hegseth's lethal strikes in the Caribbean
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It is way past time for GOP leadership in the Senate to do the job of legislative oversight of Hegseth's lethal strikes in the Caribbean
So...the US is killing people on boats suspected of carrying drugs while, at the same time, Trump is pardoning a convicted cocaine trafficker.
Make that make sense
Make that make sense
He’s going to fight drug trafficking by pardoning them?
Trump announced “a Full and Complete Pardon” for former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, who was found guilty by an American jury last year of conspiring to import cocaine into the US.
Trump announced “a Full and Complete Pardon” for former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, who was found guilty by an American jury last year of conspiring to import cocaine into the US.
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
So...the US is killing people on boats suspected of carrying drugs while, at the same time, Trump is pardoning a convicted cocaine trafficker.
Make that make sense
Make that make sense
Why wouldn't you rescue the 2 people, interview them to learn if indeed they are part of a trafficking operation and prosecute.
This is cold-blooded killing.
Leave no witnesses
This is cold-blooded killing.
Leave no witnesses
“.. As the smoke cleared, they got a jolt: Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck.
“The Special Operations commander .. ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions .. The two men were blown apart ..”
@washingtonpost.com
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“The Special Operations commander .. ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions .. The two men were blown apart ..”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Why wouldn't you rescue the 2 people, interview them to learn if indeed they are part of a trafficking operation and prosecute.
This is cold-blooded killing.
Leave no witnesses
This is cold-blooded killing.
Leave no witnesses
Notice that Trump’s personal insults are usually directed at women.
Second, the suspected DC shooter was granted asylum by the Trump administration in April.
Second, the suspected DC shooter was granted asylum by the Trump administration in April.
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Notice that Trump’s personal insults are usually directed at women.
Second, the suspected DC shooter was granted asylum by the Trump administration in April.
Second, the suspected DC shooter was granted asylum by the Trump administration in April.
20 yr old Sarah Beckstrom has died from gunshot injuries she suffered patrolling DC streets as a National Guard member
Breaking News: Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members shot in Washington, has died, President Trump said. The other remained in critical condition.
D.C. Shooting Live Updates: Injured National Guard Member's Father Says 'She Has a Mortal Wound'
President Trump said the slain West Virginia National Guard member, Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, had been “savagely attacked.” The other Guard member from the state remained in critical condition.
nyti.ms
November 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM
20 yr old Sarah Beckstrom has died from gunshot injuries she suffered patrolling DC streets as a National Guard member
I am thankful for many things on this day on a personal level. Family, friends, good health.
And also, the many, many people who are standing up to save the principles of this country, human rights, and our democracy
And also, the many, many people who are standing up to save the principles of this country, human rights, and our democracy
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I am thankful for many things on this day on a personal level. Family, friends, good health.
And also, the many, many people who are standing up to save the principles of this country, human rights, and our democracy
And also, the many, many people who are standing up to save the principles of this country, human rights, and our democracy
The tragic shooting of 2 National Guard members was targeted, DC mayor said, by a lone gunman.
Putting 500 more in the city will not make someone with a gun any less determined to carry out his/her decision
Putting 500 more in the city will not make someone with a gun any less determined to carry out his/her decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard members to Washington after shooting, Hegseth says.
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The tragic shooting of 2 National Guard members was targeted, DC mayor said, by a lone gunman.
Putting 500 more in the city will not make someone with a gun any less determined to carry out his/her decision
Putting 500 more in the city will not make someone with a gun any less determined to carry out his/her decision
Remember the case of Baltimore federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna? His body found in a shallow creek off the Pennsylvania Turnpike in 2003.
A long running mystery.
Now some new details with the release of the autopsy report which ruled homicide.
Report is linked in the story.
A long running mystery.
Now some new details with the release of the autopsy report which ruled homicide.
Report is linked in the story.
Autopsy records have been unsealed for federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna, whose body was found in a creek near Pennsylvania in 2003. He had been stabbed 36 times. http://www.wbaltv.com/article/jonathan-luna-autopsy-report-released-pennsylvania/69556508
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Remember the case of Baltimore federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna? His body found in a shallow creek off the Pennsylvania Turnpike in 2003.
A long running mystery.
Now some new details with the release of the autopsy report which ruled homicide.
Report is linked in the story.
A long running mystery.
Now some new details with the release of the autopsy report which ruled homicide.
Report is linked in the story.
"A concept"..Trump says of the Russia-friendly peace plan.
This is called retreating. Backing off. Distancing oneself after things don't go so well
This is called retreating. Backing off. Distancing oneself after things don't go so well
Trump on his administration's initial Russia-friendly peace plan: "That was not a plan. It was a concept."
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
"A concept"..Trump says of the Russia-friendly peace plan.
This is called retreating. Backing off. Distancing oneself after things don't go so well
This is called retreating. Backing off. Distancing oneself after things don't go so well
What was the point of the government shutdown if Trump now supports the extension of ACA subsidies?
Would have saved a lot of disruption if he'd made this known previously.
But this is what he does--cause chaos. Then backoff
Would have saved a lot of disruption if he'd made this known previously.
But this is what he does--cause chaos. Then backoff
Trump expected to propose two-year ACA subsidy extension as deadline nears, report says reut.rs/4reC9xz
Trump expected to propose two-year ACA subsidy extension as deadline nears, report says
The White House is preparing to unveil a health policy framework that would extend Affordable Care Act premium subsidies for two years, Politico reported on Monday, as President Donald Trump moves to shape congressional negotiations ahead of looming premium hikes.
reut.rs
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
What was the point of the government shutdown if Trump now supports the extension of ACA subsidies?
Would have saved a lot of disruption if he'd made this known previously.
But this is what he does--cause chaos. Then backoff
Would have saved a lot of disruption if he'd made this known previously.
But this is what he does--cause chaos. Then backoff
Trump weaponized DOJ to go after those he sees as enemies.
For the moment, it caught up with him.
Next: a legal fight over refiling charges.
And then there's SCOTUS..
For the moment, it caught up with him.
Next: a legal fight over refiling charges.
And then there's SCOTUS..
BREAKING: Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Trump weaponized DOJ to go after those he sees as enemies.
For the moment, it caught up with him.
Next: a legal fight over refiling charges.
And then there's SCOTUS..
For the moment, it caught up with him.
Next: a legal fight over refiling charges.
And then there's SCOTUS..
So DOGE is gone.
But what about our personal data employees had access to?
Were there any savings?
Hard to know. They didn't provide an accounting.
But what about our personal data employees had access to?
Were there any savings?
Hard to know. They didn't provide an accounting.
Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter reut.rs/4abeTdx
Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
The Department of Government Efficiency claimed to have slashed tens of billions of dollars in expenditures, but it was impossible for outside financial experts to verify that because the unit did not provide detailed public accounting of its work.
reut.rs
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
So DOGE is gone.
But what about our personal data employees had access to?
Were there any savings?
Hard to know. They didn't provide an accounting.
But what about our personal data employees had access to?
Were there any savings?
Hard to know. They didn't provide an accounting.
Appears the No Kings protests have really gotten to Trump
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Appears the No Kings protests have really gotten to Trump
Hard to be called the 'peace president' when your 'peace' plan so favors Russia at Ukraine's expense
US Senator Mitch McConnell:
"Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool. If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors. ...
"Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool. If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors. ...
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Hard to be called the 'peace president' when your 'peace' plan so favors Russia at Ukraine's expense
Friday night breaking news
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Friday night breaking news
During the campaign Trump called Mamdani a Communist.
Then, after Mamdani won, he tried to steal the 'affordability' agenda.
Now, he's praising him.
Next...what he will do about NYC projects he wants to cancel
Then, after Mamdani won, he tried to steal the 'affordability' agenda.
Now, he's praising him.
Next...what he will do about NYC projects he wants to cancel
Today is the day that Zohran Mamdani truly became president
Trump frickin' loves this guy lmao
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
During the campaign Trump called Mamdani a Communist.
Then, after Mamdani won, he tried to steal the 'affordability' agenda.
Now, he's praising him.
Next...what he will do about NYC projects he wants to cancel
Then, after Mamdani won, he tried to steal the 'affordability' agenda.
Now, he's praising him.
Next...what he will do about NYC projects he wants to cancel
Coast Guard backtracks. Will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols. Hard to understand why they took it off that list in the first place
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Coast Guard backtracks. Will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols. Hard to understand why they took it off that list in the first place
Is the AI boom today like the dot.com bubble of the late 90's?
Good question.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/t...
Good question.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/t...
The A.I. Boom Has Found Another Gear. Why Can’t People Shake Their Worries?
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Is the AI boom today like the dot.com bubble of the late 90's?
Good question.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/t...
Good question.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/t...
"At its core, Congress has given the District rights to govern itself" the judge wrote. “Those rights are infringed upon when defendants approve, in excess of their statutory authority, the deployment of National Guard troops to the District.”
A standard hopefully to stop Trump in other cities.
A standard hopefully to stop Trump in other cities.
Breaking News: A federal judge found that the presence of more than 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., was unlawful.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard in D.C.
Judge Jia M. Cobb found that the presence of more than 2,000 National Guard troops, many from outside D.C., was most likely unlawful. She paused the order from taking effect until Dec. 11.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"At its core, Congress has given the District rights to govern itself" the judge wrote. “Those rights are infringed upon when defendants approve, in excess of their statutory authority, the deployment of National Guard troops to the District.”
A standard hopefully to stop Trump in other cities.
A standard hopefully to stop Trump in other cities.
For the record
Trump’s History With Jeffrey Epstein: Here’s The Full Timeline
Trump’s History With Jeffrey Epstein: Here’s The Full Timeline
Congress voted Tuesday to force the Justice Department to release its investigatory files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
For the record
"It's very telling that President Trump and those around him think it's criminal for simply asking people to follow the law"
Indeed.
Indeed.
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"It's very telling that President Trump and those around him think it's criminal for simply asking people to follow the law"
Indeed.
Indeed.
The members of Congress threatened with execution by Trump will now have police protection.
Yes. This is our country with Trump as president who believes he can do no wrong
Yes. This is our country with Trump as president who believes he can do no wrong
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The members of Congress threatened with execution by Trump will now have police protection.
Yes. This is our country with Trump as president who believes he can do no wrong
Yes. This is our country with Trump as president who believes he can do no wrong
CDC has changed its website to reflect RFK Jr's belief of a link between vaccines and autism. Previously the site said no link.
How about the statement--"studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities"
CDC has ceded its credibility
How about the statement--"studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities"
CDC has ceded its credibility
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
CDC has changed its website to reflect RFK Jr's belief of a link between vaccines and autism. Previously the site said no link.
How about the statement--"studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities"
CDC has ceded its credibility
How about the statement--"studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities"
CDC has ceded its credibility
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November 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
My latest podcast from Maryland Capital--
Protecting against the effects of climate change.
Work to restore 11 miles of shoreline in Baltimore to mitigate rising sea level.
And connect communities in South Baltimore.
open.spotify.com/episode/0rkl...
Protecting against the effects of climate change.
Work to restore 11 miles of shoreline in Baltimore to mitigate rising sea level.
And connect communities in South Baltimore.
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