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December 4, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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According to a New York Times article, frustration inside the Republican Party is boiling over as Speaker Moses Mike Johnson faces a growing revolt from his own members. Several GOP women have openly challenged Johnson’s leadership. Elise Stefanik accused him of lying and said he would not have the votes to remain speaker. Nancy Mace has told colleagues she is so frustrated with how the House is being run and how women are treated that she is considering retiring early from Congress. She is planning to speak to Marjorie Taylor Greene next week to discuss her departure. Anna Paulina Luna bypassed Johnson to try to force a vote he refused to schedule. Many Republicans say Johnson has wasted time with long recesses, failed to lead on key issues like redistricting, and left members in competitive districts exposed. Some women say he ignores their input and point to comments he has made about gender roles as part of the problem. When asked about claims of mistreatment of female lawmakers, Representative Virginia Foxx, who leads the House Rules Committee, dismissed the criticism as “brainless as it is ignorant.” Johnson’s days appear to be numbered, and the GOP may soon turn on him completely as the caucus faces growing unpopularity over its failure to meaningfully help working Americans. Who would’ve thought that the toxicity you brew will eventually catch up to you?
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Kyle Blomquist is an architect and local community leader from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who has served on the Iron Mountain City Council and Planning Commission and is currently Mayor Pro Tem. He says his campaign is focused on working families who feel shut out by Washington and crushed by rising costs. His platform includes Medicare for All, affordable public housing, strong worker and union protections, paid family leave, universal childcare, and protecting and expanding Social Security. As an architect who studied alternative housing models, Blomquist has made housing affordability a central issue of his campaign. Blomquist is endorsed by @trackaipac because he is not taking money from AIPAC or corporate PACs. By contrast, his opponent has accepted $95,504 from AIPAC, highlighting a clear divide in who each candidate answers to.
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Speaker Moses Mike Johnson gave a series of excuses for not swearing in Rep. Adelita Grijalva. He first said she had to wait for election certification, even after it was completed. He then claimed the House was in recess and later extended that recess by calling it a district work period. When the government shutdown began, Johnson added another excuse, saying the oath would have to wait until the shutdown ended, even though no rule requires that. Now, Punchbowl News reports Johnson plans to swear in Republican Matt Van Epps this week, raising speculations that Johnson was under direct orders from Trump to delay her swear in that would get the enough signatures needed to force a vote on the Epstein files.
December 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he agreed with Donald Trump’s decision to pardon Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, even though the move quickly sparked backlash. Speaking on CNN, Jeffries described Cuellar as “a beloved member of the House” and said the federal case against him “was very thin to begin with.” Jeffries said he did not know what motivated Trump to issue the pardon, but added that “the outcome was exactly the right outcome.” “The charges were eventually going to be dismissed, if not at the trial court level [then] by the Supreme Court, as they’ve repeatedly done in instances just like this.” Cuellar said he wasn’t given a heads up about the pardon and that he will personally thank Trump at next week’s Christmas party.
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has rejected claims made about him in Vice President Kamala Harris’s memoir, calling them false and misleading. Harris wrote that while vetting Shapiro as a possible 2024 running mate, he focused on details like bedrooms in the vice president’s residence, suggested borrowing Pennsylvania art through the Smithsonian, and wanted to be involved in “every decision.” In an interview with The Atlantic, Shapiro strongly denied the story, calling it “complete and utter bull––” and saying Harris’s accounts were “blatant lies.” Shapiro also suggested Harris was motivated by promoting her book, saying she was “trying to sell books and cover her ass.” According to the interviewer, Shapiro appeared visibly frustrated and then said, “I shouldn’t say ‘cover her a—.’ I think that’s not appropriate … She’s trying to sell books. Period.” 💀
December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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A video has resurfaced showing Hegseth saying there should be punishment for following unlawful orders, as the Pentagon faces pushback from six Democratic lawmakers who told U.S. troops not to carry out unlawful commands.
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Congressman Darrell Issa, a long-time Republican from the San Diego area, is considering running for a seat in Texas instead of seeking reelection in his home state. The new congressional maps in California would make his district much more favorable to Democrats. Issa may be trying to avoid a tougher reelection fight by moving to a more Republican leaning district in Texas. Issa has not confirmed any plans, and his office has not clearly explained his intentions. When CNN attempted to ask Issa about the Texas run, his aide reportedly stopped reporters from asking questions and did not allow any on the record clarification. In America politicians pick the voters. Shameful.
December 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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The United Nations General Assembly has once again voted to condemn Israel’s occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights. In a resolution adopted by a large majority, 123 countries voted in favor, 7 voted against, and 41 abstained, calling on Israel to withdraw from the territory it has occupied since 1967. The resolution reaffirms that the Golan Heights are internationally recognized as Syrian territory and that Israel’s continued control violates international law. Israel occupied the Golan Heights after capturing the territory from Syria during the 1967 Six Day War, a conflict that erupted due to Israeli actions and the unresolved displacement of Palestinians since the 1948 Nakba.
December 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Hillary Clinton was a guest at the first Israel Hayom convention in New York, where she spoke about her recent experience teaching at Columbia University. Clinton said she was alarmed by what she saw among younger students. According to her, many smart students were getting most of their information from TikTok, which she claims was flooded with propaganda right after the October 7 attacks. She said that as early as October 8, there appeared to be a coordinated effort to spread misinformation. Clinton argued that many students lacked basic historical knowledge or context, making them more likely to accept what they were seeing online without questioning it. She said the goal of this content was to quickly flip the narrative about what happened on October 7, before people had time to fully understand the facts. An estimated 69 journalists were killed during World War II, while 256 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza since October 2023; the Gaza Health Ministry said just three days ago that total deaths have reached around 70,000.
December 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Aftyn Behn has now taken the lead in Tennessee’s 7th district with 43% of the vote in!!!!
Aftyn Behn has now taken the lead in Tennessee’s 7th district with 43% of the vote in!!!!
December 3, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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According to Ryan Grim, a PAC is running digital ads on Grindr in support of Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn ahead of Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee. Grim reported that the ads are seeing very strong click through rates, suggesting the strategy is effectively reaching its intended audience. The PAC behind the effort is called Stand Up for Science. With turnout expected to be tight, targeting the DL Republicans could flip the election.
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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What timelines is this 😭😭
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Israel’s far right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has promoted the commander of an undercover Border Police unit linked to the killing of two unarmed Palestinians in Jenin, even as investigations remain ongoing. Video footage shows the men surrendering with their hands raised before being shot at close range. The United Nations described the killings as a “summary execution.” Despite this, Ben Gvir has publicly praised the unit and called for investigations into the killings of Palestinians to be ended. Israeli military and police forces rarely prosecute soldiers in such cases, as violence in the occupied West Bank continues to escalate. Ben Gvir has previously praised Baruch Goldstein, who is widely considered a terrorist for gunning down 29 Palestinian worshippers in the 1994 Hebron mosque massacre, kept a portrait of Goldstein in his living room for years, and is a longtime supporter of the Kach movement, a Jewish extremist group founded by Meir Kahane that is designated as a terrorist organization by Israel, the United States, and the European Union.
December 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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The first Israel Hayom Summit in the United States is opening in New York City, as a major Israel focused political gathering with U.S. and Israeli officials at the Hilton Midtown Hotel on Tuesday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. The event’s keynote speakers include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, Senator John Fetterman, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The summit is centered on Israel’s military campaign, its diplomatic standing, and international messaging (propaganda) during the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The program places heavy emphasis on the hostages held by Hamas, Israel’s conflicts with Lebanon and Syria, and efforts to counter growing international criticism of Israel’s war crimes. Additional panels are expected to focus on regional security, public diplomacy, and plans for what organizers describe as the “day after” the war. The summit is organized by Israel Hayom, whose publisher is Miriam Adelson, a conservative megadonor and one of Donald Trump’s largest financial backers during the 2024 presidential election. Adelson donated more than $100 million to support Trump’s campaign and aligned Republican causes.
December 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Bernie Sanders joined Zohran Mamdani on a picket line at a Starbucks in Park Slope to demand better wages and better working conditions. Workers are demanding better wages, and end to erratic work hours and unpredictable scheduling. “These are workers who are simply being asked to be treated with the respect that they deserve,” Mamdani said. “You’re seeing more and more candidates standing up, exactly the same way Zohran did. And they are standing up and saying that we need an economy that works for all,” Sanders said. Zohran Mamdani said he attended the picket line to support the workers and to set the tone for the next four years.
December 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats are unlikely to pursue impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over reports tied to U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean. Jeffries said impeachment is essentially impossible while Republicans control Congress, arguing the GOP would block any effort and act under direction from Donald Trump. This is regarding reports that Hegseth was involved in approving second strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat after an initial attack. The White House has denied that Hegseth ordered a second strike to kill survivors, saying he acted within his authority. Jeffries rejected the White House’s explanation, accused the administration of lying, and said Hegseth was directly involved in the decision making. Instead of impeachment, Jeffries said Democrats will push for aggressive congressional investigations, including probes led by Armed Services Committee leaders from both parties.
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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that Luigi Mangione discussed health care while he was being held in custody following his arrest last December. Thomas Rivers, a corrections officer at a facility in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, told the court that Mangione said he wanted to “make a statement to the public,” but did not explain what that statement would involve. According to Rivers’ testimony, the two spoke about the difference between nationalized health care systems and private health care. Rivers said he does not recall Mangione taking a clear position or expressing a specific opinion on the topic. The testimony came during a pretrial hearing that is expected to last all week. During the hearing, the judge is reviewing what evidence prosecutors will be allowed to use at trial, including statements Mangione allegedly made, items seized during his arrest, and witness testimony. Defense attorneys argue that some of this evidence should be excluded because they claim police violated Mangione’s rights. They say this includes questioning him without proper warnings, conducting searches without a warrant, or introducing material that could unfairly influence a jury.
December 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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A top consultant for Rep. Nancy Mace just quit her campaign and went public, telling Trump not to endorse her for South Carolina governor. He also told voters to “scratch her name from the list.” He says Mace has drifted away from the MAGA base, aligned herself with the Rand Paul and Rep. Massie wing of the GOP, and used his Trump connections without keeping her promises. Mace’s campaign fired back, saying the consultant didn’t raise money, demanded $10,000 a month, and ran to social media after being turned down. They insist she has been loyal to Trump from day one.
December 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Augusta Health is closing three medical clinics in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley because of changes caused by Congress’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The closures include two primary care clinics and one urgent care center in Buena Vista, Churchville, and Weyers Cave. The health system said the decision is part of its response to expected Medicaid enrollment losses and changes to hospital funding created by the new federal law. Some patients will now have to travel at least 10 miles to reach another clinic, while others will have to go even farther for urgent care. Augusta Health says it may use a mobile clinic in some areas, but it is unclear how often that will happen. The district’s representative, @repbencline , voted in favor of “The One Big Beautiful Bullshit” this Summer.
December 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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This George Bush without manners.
November 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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War criminal Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted a request for a Presidential pardon to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. This comes as Donald Trump previously suggested President Herzog to pardon Netanyahu because “his attention cannot be diverted.” “It is time to let Bibi unite Israel by pardoning him, and ending that lawfare once and for all,” Trump said. Netanyahu has been accused of corruption for years but he has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Trump no longer talks about “draining the swamp,” because he has turned the place into a sewer.
November 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Donald Trump says he plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, who is serving a 45 year prison sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking. Hernández was convicted in 2024 of helping move about 400 tons of cocaine into the United States. A jury found that he worked with major drug traffickers while in power and took bribes to protect drug shipments. Trump announced the pardon on social media, claiming Hernández was treated “harshly and unfairly.” He also tied the pardon to his support for a conservative candidate in Honduras’ upcoming election, warning the U.S. could cut aid if that candidate loses. Same playbook, different country. Venezuela is Trump’s Iraq and it’s about oil, not drugs.
November 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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The Sackler family, through their company Purdue Pharma, aggressively marketed OxyContin as safe and non addictive. That lie helped create millions of opioid dependent Americans. When prescriptions were later cut off without treatment, many people were pushed toward the illicit drug market. That is where heroin and eventually fentanyl took over. Fentanyl did not appear out of nowhere. It spread because there was already a massive population of Americans addicted to opioids. That population was created during the prescription opioid boom, not by Venezuela. Multiple studies by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and public health researchers consistently show that a significant share of Americans who became addicted to opioids first through prescription painkillers later turned to illegal drugs like heroin and fentanyl when prescriptions became unavailable or too expensive. The Sacklers did not invent fentanyl or traffic it, but their actions helped ignite the first wave of the opioid epidemic that made the later fentanyl disaster possible. Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty to federal crimes. The Sacklers paid billions in settlements. And yet no Sackler went to prison. After thousands of American deaths, they walk free. Now contrast that with U.S. foreign policy. Instead of confronting corporate power, regulatory failure, and domestic accountability, blame is shifted outward. The fentanyl crisis is used to justify threats, sanctions, and even talk of invasion. The most direct contributors are untouchable billionaires at home while foreign countries with Billions of barrels of oil are treated as enemies. I’ve seen this movie before.
November 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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“Mr. Nobel Peace Prize” is back at it. Donald Trump is floating another conflict, once again built on fear and false pretenses. He posted this message: “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP” Trump claims to care about drugs and human trafficking, but the Sacklers are still free in the United States. Legal opioids have killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, and no pharmaceutical executive has gone to prison. And for someone obsessed with “human traffickers,” he has been far tougher on Rosie O’Donnell than on releasing the Epstein files.
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM