Jim Whitney
@jimwhitney.bsky.social
Fan of our national parks, baseball, dogs, good journalism, West Coast IPAs. Father, husband, biker. Ex JEC, Dem politics. A bit uncertain about the future.
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‘Not gonna fly’: Social media outraged as Trump appears to be scrubbed from Epstein files
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'Not gonna fly': Social media outraged as Trump appears to be scrubbed from Epstein files
The Department of Justice (DOJ) finally released the first initial tranche of documents and photos pertaining to deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, and President Donald Trump appears to be compl...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
‘Not gonna fly’: Social media outraged as Trump appears to be scrubbed from Epstein files
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Both parties bash Trump for initially releasing only some Epstein files by deadline
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Both parties bash Trump for initially releasing only some Epstein files by deadline
The Justice Department has started to release thousands of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein but the law required the agency to make all of its files public by the F...
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Both parties bash Trump for initially releasing only some Epstein files by deadline
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Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
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Even self-identified MAGA Republicans are evenly split about Trump's post:
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Even self-identified MAGA Republicans are evenly split about Trump's post:
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Presidents who attended Kennedy Ctr events since its opening in 1971 and did not dream of putting their names on it
Nixon
Ford
Carter
Reagan
Bush I
Clinton
Bush II
Obama
Biden
Very different people. None of them this vulgar.
Would have made more sense for DJT to put his name on the Supreme Court.
Nixon
Ford
Carter
Reagan
Bush I
Clinton
Bush II
Obama
Biden
Very different people. None of them this vulgar.
Would have made more sense for DJT to put his name on the Supreme Court.
December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Presidents who attended Kennedy Ctr events since its opening in 1971 and did not dream of putting their names on it
Nixon
Ford
Carter
Reagan
Bush I
Clinton
Bush II
Obama
Biden
Very different people. None of them this vulgar.
Would have made more sense for DJT to put his name on the Supreme Court.
Nixon
Ford
Carter
Reagan
Bush I
Clinton
Bush II
Obama
Biden
Very different people. None of them this vulgar.
Would have made more sense for DJT to put his name on the Supreme Court.
Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave Congress
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December 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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I've been saying this about the Roberts Supreme Court for a while now. The combo between the executive and the courts is a one-two punch in favor of more corruption. 👀⚖️ 👇🏾 journals.law.harvard.edu/lpr/wp-conte...
December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I've been saying this about the Roberts Supreme Court for a while now. The combo between the executive and the courts is a one-two punch in favor of more corruption. 👀⚖️ 👇🏾 journals.law.harvard.edu/lpr/wp-conte...
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The congresswoman laughed when asked about her reaction to a poll showing she could win against Vance in a presidential race
The congresswoman laughed when asked about her reaction to a poll showing she could win against Vance in a presidential race
AOC Jokes She'd 'Stomp' JD Vance in a 2028 Presidential Matchup After Poll Suggests She Could Beat Him
The congresswoman laughed when asked about her reaction to a poll showing she could win against Vance in a presidential race
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December 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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The congresswoman laughed when asked about her reaction to a poll showing she could win against Vance in a presidential race
The congresswoman laughed when asked about her reaction to a poll showing she could win against Vance in a presidential race
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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Sorkin: Trump said that China was going to buy 12 million tons of soybeans by the end of the year. I’ve asked members of the administration: the end of the year is basically here—we’re about 15 days away. I think we’ve sold about 300,000 metric tons. So how do you get from 300,000 to 12 million?
December 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Sorkin: Trump said that China was going to buy 12 million tons of soybeans by the end of the year. I’ve asked members of the administration: the end of the year is basically here—we’re about 15 days away. I think we’ve sold about 300,000 metric tons. So how do you get from 300,000 to 12 million?
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CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin Calls Out Trump for Turning US Economy Into ‘State-Sponsored Capitalism’ Like China
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CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin Calls Out Trump for Turning US Economy Into ‘State-Sponsored Capitalism’ Like China
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin called out President Donald Trump for turning the U.S. economy into "state-sponsored capitalism" akin to China's system.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin Calls Out Trump for Turning US Economy Into ‘State-Sponsored Capitalism’ Like China
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Published yesterday: The Trump Organization requested a record 184 foreign workers this year.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Published yesterday: The Trump Organization requested a record 184 foreign workers this year.
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This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
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It appear that BLS made a big judgment error in its shelter calculation (effectively assuming 0 in October), leading to inflation understated.
It is, however, very unlikely this error was political. If anything the opposite: they stuck to algorithm rather than using judgment.
It is, however, very unlikely this error was political. If anything the opposite: they stuck to algorithm rather than using judgment.
December 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It appear that BLS made a big judgment error in its shelter calculation (effectively assuming 0 in October), leading to inflation understated.
It is, however, very unlikely this error was political. If anything the opposite: they stuck to algorithm rather than using judgment.
It is, however, very unlikely this error was political. If anything the opposite: they stuck to algorithm rather than using judgment.
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NYT getting warmer: “The president gave a televised speech that featured repeated rants against Democrats and his predecessor, Joseph R. Biden Jr., along with boasts about gains that many Americans have said they are not experiencing.” www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Live Updates: Trump Addresses Americans As Economic Worries Persist
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December 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
NYT getting warmer: “The president gave a televised speech that featured repeated rants against Democrats and his predecessor, Joseph R. Biden Jr., along with boasts about gains that many Americans have said they are not experiencing.” www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
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pardoned January 6 rioters have been advising Justice Department officials how to pursue – and perhaps prosecute – the very prosecutors who helped put them behind bars. www.reuters.com/investigatio...
They prosecuted the Capitol rioters. Now the rioters and the DOJ are after them.
After Trump’s mass pardons of the U.S. Capitol rioters, some have gained influence inside the Justice Department. The January 6 prosecutors describe mounting threats, harassment and fear of lasting da...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
pardoned January 6 rioters have been advising Justice Department officials how to pursue – and perhaps prosecute – the very prosecutors who helped put them behind bars. www.reuters.com/investigatio...
8% unsure. Wow. More data needed?
A majority of Americans disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
December 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
8% unsure. Wow. More data needed?
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President Donald Trump has added partisan and subjective plaques to a refashioned West Wing walkway he calls the Presidential Walk of Fame. The plaques include bombastic language, from “Sleepy Joe” Biden references to painting Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
Trump writes partisan plaques for predecessors in his newly installed Presidential Walk of Fame
President Donald Trump has added partisan and subjective plaques to a refashioned West Wing walkway he calls the Presidential Walk of Fame.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
President Donald Trump has added partisan and subjective plaques to a refashioned West Wing walkway he calls the Presidential Walk of Fame. The plaques include bombastic language, from “Sleepy Joe” Biden references to painting Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
Senators freeze Coast Guard admiral’s promotion over swastika, noose policy
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Senators freeze Coast Guard admiral’s promotion over swastika, noose policy
Adm. Kevin Lunday had condemned both symbols and directed they be prohibited, but a new workplace harassment policy downgrading them to “potentially divisive” was allowed to take effect.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Senators freeze Coast Guard admiral’s promotion over swastika, noose policy
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Pool report from @joeygarrison.bsky.social — new plaques installed outside the Oval Office that mock past Democrat presidents.
The one that names Barack Hussein Obama says he presided over the "highly ineffective 'Unaffordable' Care Act," among other critiques.
The one that names Barack Hussein Obama says he presided over the "highly ineffective 'Unaffordable' Care Act," among other critiques.
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Pool report from @joeygarrison.bsky.social — new plaques installed outside the Oval Office that mock past Democrat presidents.
The one that names Barack Hussein Obama says he presided over the "highly ineffective 'Unaffordable' Care Act," among other critiques.
The one that names Barack Hussein Obama says he presided over the "highly ineffective 'Unaffordable' Care Act," among other critiques.
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Senate passes defense bill that defies Trump and forces sharing of boat strike videos
Senate passes defense bill that defies Trump and forces sharing of boat strike videos
The president is still expected to sign the legislation, which now heads to his desk.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Senate passes defense bill that defies Trump and forces sharing of boat strike videos
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A major victory for Hakeem Jeffries, vindicating his strategy on health care through the multiple vying discharge petitions and on the government shutdown. And obviously an epic defeat for Mike Johnson, who basically left these Republicans in vulnerable seats no alternative but to join House Dems
December 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A major victory for Hakeem Jeffries, vindicating his strategy on health care through the multiple vying discharge petitions and on the government shutdown. And obviously an epic defeat for Mike Johnson, who basically left these Republicans in vulnerable seats no alternative but to join House Dems
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Massive defeat for Mike Johnson. Still has to clear the senate, but this is what Dems wanted all along. Johnson has essentially lost control of the gavel after Epstein and now this. Weakest speaker in history.
December 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Massive defeat for Mike Johnson. Still has to clear the senate, but this is what Dems wanted all along. Johnson has essentially lost control of the gavel after Epstein and now this. Weakest speaker in history.