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Alluding to the witness looking at the government's lawyers during cross-ex, Abrego's lawyer Sascha Rand tells him:
"I don’t mean to be weird, but keep your eyes on me."
"I don’t mean to be weird, but keep your eyes on me."
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Alluding to the witness looking at the government's lawyers during cross-ex, Abrego's lawyer Sascha Rand tells him:
"I don’t mean to be weird, but keep your eyes on me."
"I don’t mean to be weird, but keep your eyes on me."
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A senior ICE official just admitted in an evidentiary hearing in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case that someone else drafted his declaration in the case and he didn’t know what certain words meant.
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A senior ICE official just admitted in an evidentiary hearing in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case that someone else drafted his declaration in the case and he didn’t know what certain words meant.
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An interesting thing about the Armenian genocide is that the perpetrators were promptly assassinated when it became clear the legal system of the time was inadequate to bring them to justice.
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
An interesting thing about the Armenian genocide is that the perpetrators were promptly assassinated when it became clear the legal system of the time was inadequate to bring them to justice.
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The Oversight Committee's subpoena of the Epstein files requires the DOJ to turn over documents—regardless of any federal investigations.
Even if Pam Bondi tries to slow down the bill passed by Congress, she CAN'T do the same on our subpoena.
Release the files, NOW.
Even if Pam Bondi tries to slow down the bill passed by Congress, she CAN'T do the same on our subpoena.
Release the files, NOW.
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Oversight Committee's subpoena of the Epstein files requires the DOJ to turn over documents—regardless of any federal investigations.
Even if Pam Bondi tries to slow down the bill passed by Congress, she CAN'T do the same on our subpoena.
Release the files, NOW.
Even if Pam Bondi tries to slow down the bill passed by Congress, she CAN'T do the same on our subpoena.
Release the files, NOW.
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WOW! I've been seeing a medium sized murder of crows on my way to my pelican sunset location, about 40-50, and I've thought about stopping, but never had the time.
Today I had an extra 20 minutes and while driving past I saw WAY more crows AND them swooping on GULLS!
I stopped.
And got these. 🪶 ⚔️
Today I had an extra 20 minutes and while driving past I saw WAY more crows AND them swooping on GULLS!
I stopped.
And got these. 🪶 ⚔️
November 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
WOW! I've been seeing a medium sized murder of crows on my way to my pelican sunset location, about 40-50, and I've thought about stopping, but never had the time.
Today I had an extra 20 minutes and while driving past I saw WAY more crows AND them swooping on GULLS!
I stopped.
And got these. 🪶 ⚔️
Today I had an extra 20 minutes and while driving past I saw WAY more crows AND them swooping on GULLS!
I stopped.
And got these. 🪶 ⚔️
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the gulf between the swift brutality with which places like harvard treated students protesting genocide and the endless, endless latitude those same institutions have given people like larry summers tells you everything you need to know
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 AM
the gulf between the swift brutality with which places like harvard treated students protesting genocide and the endless, endless latitude those same institutions have given people like larry summers tells you everything you need to know
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it is frankly a *scathing* indictment of the White House press corps
I’ve been thinking and it’s kind of exceptional that not a single person said “Hey now” after the piggy comment.
November 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
it is frankly a *scathing* indictment of the White House press corps
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🚨👀 "If history is any guide the receipts will be shocking" (re the call that took place b/w Trump and MBS after the murder of Khasoggi).
Seems like American people need to hear the unredacted version of that call w/ full transcript b/w Trump and MBS?
Seems like American people need to hear the unredacted version of that call w/ full transcript b/w Trump and MBS?
You know about Trump and Zelesnkyy’s call, but have you heard about the call between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince?
Watch my statement below. Mr. President, release the transcript.
Watch my statement below. Mr. President, release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🚨👀 "If history is any guide the receipts will be shocking" (re the call that took place b/w Trump and MBS after the murder of Khasoggi).
Seems like American people need to hear the unredacted version of that call w/ full transcript b/w Trump and MBS?
Seems like American people need to hear the unredacted version of that call w/ full transcript b/w Trump and MBS?
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Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
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AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
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At this stage there’s literally no reason to believe the admin, even if it releases more than you’d expect, are being forthcoming. It’s the opposite of conspiracy theory to look at the proudly lawless pattern of deception and raw power that this trump admin has engaged in then to conclude they’d…
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
At this stage there’s literally no reason to believe the admin, even if it releases more than you’d expect, are being forthcoming. It’s the opposite of conspiracy theory to look at the proudly lawless pattern of deception and raw power that this trump admin has engaged in then to conclude they’d…
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The feds are escalating in Los Angeles. We've seen record high kidnappings and our communities are under attack. The media focus on LA has died down so electeds don't feel the need to even feign opposition.
People are out here fighting. We need all of us. Join the struggle. Defend your neighbors.
People are out here fighting. We need all of us. Join the struggle. Defend your neighbors.
DAILY MEMO: Over 50 Arrested in Record Raids: Baby, Pregnant Mom, Gardeners, Sons, Elderly, Vendors, Unhoused In Last Two Days
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-o...
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-o...
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The feds are escalating in Los Angeles. We've seen record high kidnappings and our communities are under attack. The media focus on LA has died down so electeds don't feel the need to even feign opposition.
People are out here fighting. We need all of us. Join the struggle. Defend your neighbors.
People are out here fighting. We need all of us. Join the struggle. Defend your neighbors.
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well, this is pretty strong evidence that it was thune who fucked over johnson rather than the other way around.
also this is an absolute delight. he looks like he is actually and literally shitting himself live and on camera. couldn't happen to a nicer evil little sanctimonious liar.
also this is an absolute delight. he looks like he is actually and literally shitting himself live and on camera. couldn't happen to a nicer evil little sanctimonious liar.
Here's that video of Johnson shortly after he realized that Thune had no desire to amend the bill. The panic is absolutely wild
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
well, this is pretty strong evidence that it was thune who fucked over johnson rather than the other way around.
also this is an absolute delight. he looks like he is actually and literally shitting himself live and on camera. couldn't happen to a nicer evil little sanctimonious liar.
also this is an absolute delight. he looks like he is actually and literally shitting himself live and on camera. couldn't happen to a nicer evil little sanctimonious liar.
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
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The reason we have laws* against bribery is that companies will absolutely bribe politicians at the very first opportunity if it is good for the bottom line, because they see it as a sound business decision, not a civilizational betrayal.
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Coinbase donated to Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project as an appeal to the administration, Emilie Choi, the cryptocurrency exchange's president and COO, said at Axios' BFD event today.
Exclusive: Coinbase explains donation to Trump's ballroom
Tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia also donated to Trump's ballroom fund.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The reason we have laws* against bribery is that companies will absolutely bribe politicians at the very first opportunity if it is good for the bottom line, because they see it as a sound business decision, not a civilizational betrayal.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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as a reporter, the part of this that i’ve simply never understood is how the next person to ask a question when he does something like this doesn’t simply repeat the question that set him off. it’s not just solidarity with your colleague, it’s an important question that remains worth asking
I’m not going to pretend it’s easy to say something in the moment when you witness the president do this and you’re aboard Air Force One with all the uniformed officers and secret service and fancy wood accents, but this is really an instance where you should. people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 AM
as a reporter, the part of this that i’ve simply never understood is how the next person to ask a question when he does something like this doesn’t simply repeat the question that set him off. it’s not just solidarity with your colleague, it’s an important question that remains worth asking
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everyone who wants Democrats to focus on throwing immigrants and trans people under the bus needs to explain why this is not going to be the end result
November 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
everyone who wants Democrats to focus on throwing immigrants and trans people under the bus needs to explain why this is not going to be the end result
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This quotation actually shows a huge problem with elite liberal lawyers: the passage treats holding these ghouls accountable as some kind of devil-on-the-shoulder temptation that restraint would caution against
November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This quotation actually shows a huge problem with elite liberal lawyers: the passage treats holding these ghouls accountable as some kind of devil-on-the-shoulder temptation that restraint would caution against
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I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
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like, all in on hating immigrants and trans people is the core of the reactionary centrist agenda, and the result is that Labour looks close to permanently incinerating itself as a viable party.
November 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
like, all in on hating immigrants and trans people is the core of the reactionary centrist agenda, and the result is that Labour looks close to permanently incinerating itself as a viable party.
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it is wild that Labour is doing exactly what the reactionary centrists recommend and is absolutely destroying its base of support as a result, and yet reactionary centrists in the US are just utterly silent about the complete failure of their program.
November 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
it is wild that Labour is doing exactly what the reactionary centrists recommend and is absolutely destroying its base of support as a result, and yet reactionary centrists in the US are just utterly silent about the complete failure of their program.