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While everyday Americans are getting hit with higher costs due to Trump's misguided tariffs....their tax dollars are being spent on Trump's golf trips👇
Trump’s golf trips have cost taxpayers $71m since January and could eventually top staggering $300m, report says. ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-golf-t...
Trump’s golf trips have cost taxpayers $71m since January and could eventually top staggering $300m, report says. ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-golf-t...
Trump’s golf trips have cost taxpayers $71m since January and could eventually top staggering $300m, report says
President spent $151.5m in taxpayer-funded golf travel and security in his first presidential term
ca.news.yahoo.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:25 AM
While everyday Americans are getting hit with higher costs due to Trump's misguided tariffs....their tax dollars are being spent on Trump's golf trips👇
Trump’s golf trips have cost taxpayers $71m since January and could eventually top staggering $300m, report says. ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-golf-t...
Trump’s golf trips have cost taxpayers $71m since January and could eventually top staggering $300m, report says. ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-golf-t...
How many different ways can it be said.... the Trump economy is causing real pain 👇
November 29, 2025 at 5:14 AM
How many different ways can it be said.... the Trump economy is causing real pain 👇
More of the same.... 👇
A CIO says consumer sentiment has 'collapsed,' and US households are flashing a major warning sign. www.businessinsider.com/consumer-sen...
A CIO says consumer sentiment has 'collapsed,' and US households are flashing a major warning sign. www.businessinsider.com/consumer-sen...
Finance pros sound the alarm on weakening consumer confidence
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey dropped to one the lowest levels ever this month. Inflation and job stress are top of mind.
www.businessinsider.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
More of the same.... 👇
A CIO says consumer sentiment has 'collapsed,' and US households are flashing a major warning sign. www.businessinsider.com/consumer-sen...
A CIO says consumer sentiment has 'collapsed,' and US households are flashing a major warning sign. www.businessinsider.com/consumer-sen...
Africa’s forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, study finds. Alarming shift since 2010 means planet’s three main rainforest regions now contribute to climate breakdown. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Africa’s forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, study finds
Alarming shift since 2010 means planet’s three main rainforest regions now contribute to climate breakdown
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Africa’s forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, study finds. Alarming shift since 2010 means planet’s three main rainforest regions now contribute to climate breakdown. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump says he plans to cancel most of Biden’s executive orders.
Trump baselessly claims his predecessor didn’t sign off on directives himself due to use of autopen machine. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump baselessly claims his predecessor didn’t sign off on directives himself due to use of autopen machine. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump says he plans to cancel most of Biden’s executive orders
Trump baselessly claims his predecessor didn’t sign off on directives himself due to use of autopen machine
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trump says he plans to cancel most of Biden’s executive orders.
Trump baselessly claims his predecessor didn’t sign off on directives himself due to use of autopen machine. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump baselessly claims his predecessor didn’t sign off on directives himself due to use of autopen machine. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown reut.rs/3M4gsjv
Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown
The statistical agencies responsible for publishing data about the U.S. economy have begun updating release schedules following the reporting lapse that occurred during the recent federal government shutdown.
reut.rs
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown reut.rs/3M4gsjv
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Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, was released Friday to states and tribes, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. https://to.pbs.org/4rqfMFh
Long-awaited $3.6 billion in federal heating assistance released to states and tribes
The federal funding for LIHEAP, which helps millions of low-income households pay to heat and cool their homes, has been held up during the beginning of the cold-weather season because of the federal ...
www.pbs.org
November 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, was released Friday to states and tribes, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. https://to.pbs.org/4rqfMFh
Leaked files show far-right influences among Project 2025 applicants.
Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Leaked files show far-right influences among Project 2025 applicants
Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Leaked files show far-right influences among Project 2025 applicants.
Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thanksgiving Dinner - dined out: The Menu 👇
Turkey Dinner with pie - $35.00
Filet Mignon Dinner 6 oz. - $35.00
Prime Rib Dinner - $19.99
Other local restaurants listed Filet Mignon for $50, $60 and above. These are not just top line restaurants but steakhouses.
Turkey Dinner with pie - $35.00
Filet Mignon Dinner 6 oz. - $35.00
Prime Rib Dinner - $19.99
Other local restaurants listed Filet Mignon for $50, $60 and above. These are not just top line restaurants but steakhouses.
November 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Thanksgiving Dinner - dined out: The Menu 👇
Turkey Dinner with pie - $35.00
Filet Mignon Dinner 6 oz. - $35.00
Prime Rib Dinner - $19.99
Other local restaurants listed Filet Mignon for $50, $60 and above. These are not just top line restaurants but steakhouses.
Turkey Dinner with pie - $35.00
Filet Mignon Dinner 6 oz. - $35.00
Prime Rib Dinner - $19.99
Other local restaurants listed Filet Mignon for $50, $60 and above. These are not just top line restaurants but steakhouses.
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One of the two National Guard troops shot in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday has died, while the other remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.
Shooting Of National Guard Members Reignites Debate Over Deployment In U.S. Cities
One of the two National Guard troops shot in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday has died, while the other remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.
www.forbes.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
One of the two National Guard troops shot in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday has died, while the other remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.
Protect the predators.... and the hell with justice for their victims.... 👇
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Federal judge is pressing Justice Department to explain how it will protect identities of Epstein’s victims after lawyers said that dozens of their names appeared unredacted in documents released by Congress, prompting what they described as “widespread panic.”
Federal judge is pressing Justice Department to explain how it will protect identities of Epstein’s victims after lawyers said that dozens of their names appeared unredacted in documents released by Congress, prompting what they described as “widespread panic.”
Judge seeks to shield Epstein victims after dozens of names exposed in documents release
Lawyers representing hundreds of victims said dozens of their names appeared unredacted in documents and emails released by Congress this month.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Protect the predators.... and the hell with justice for their victims.... 👇
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It's not whether we are right or wrong about Trump.... it's about being accurate in our assessment.... 👇
November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It's not whether we are right or wrong about Trump.... it's about being accurate in our assessment.... 👇
Never forget who and what Trump is.... 👇
DEPLORABLE. This is the definition of deplorable. 💯
An American president bowing his head to a wanted war criminal. 💯
An American president bowing his head to a wanted war criminal. 💯
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Never forget who and what Trump is.... 👇
A legend in his own addled narcissistic mind.... 👇
During a Thanksgiving call to military service members, IQ47 claimed he won 38 golf club championships, declaring all his wins were legit despite allegations of his constant cheating.
Golf writer, Rick Reilly, says IQ47 hasn’t won any championships.
Golf writer, Rick Reilly, says IQ47 hasn’t won any championships.
Trump's sports biographer destroys president's golf championship brag: 'He hasn't won any'
A sportswriter who's published a book about President Donald Trump's golf habits mocked his claim about winning dozens of championships.The president boasted about winning 38 golf titles in an extende...
www.rawstory.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A legend in his own addled narcissistic mind.... 👇
As previously stated... costs are going up due to Trump's misguided tariffs.... 👇
“Your costs are up… tariffs are raising prices…”
November 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As previously stated... costs are going up due to Trump's misguided tariffs.... 👇
This.... 👇
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This.... 👇
Analysis >> The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop Putin. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop Putin | Dmytro Kuleba
Kyiv and the rest of Europe must stand together to prevent Russia from seizing more territory by force, says Dmytro Kuleba, a former foreign minister of Ukraine
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Analysis >> The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop Putin. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"As the U.S. administration tries to bully Ukraine and its allies into accepting an unjust “peace” that will never last, we must continue calling for Ukrainians to be heard, respected, and supported," writes historian Timothy Snyder in his recent op-ed.
The wrong way to peace in Ukraine
About the author: Timothy Snyder is an American author and historian who specializes in the history of Central and Eastern Europe and the Holocaust.
Last week, Russia attacked Ukrainian civilians wit...
kyivindependent.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM
"As the U.S. administration tries to bully Ukraine and its allies into accepting an unjust “peace” that will never last, we must continue calling for Ukrainians to be heard, respected, and supported," writes historian Timothy Snyder in his recent op-ed.
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⚡️ Russia claims receipt of US-Ukraine peace plan parameters ahead of Moscow talks.
The statement comes as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.
The statement comes as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.
Russia claims receipt of US-Ukraine peace plan parameters ahead of Moscow talks
The statement comes as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.
kyivindependent.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
⚡️ Russia claims receipt of US-Ukraine peace plan parameters ahead of Moscow talks.
The statement comes as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.
The statement comes as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.
Putin reiterated his threat to continue taking Ukrainian territory by force if the peace agreement did not meet his demands. They include a legally binding ban on NATO membership for Ukraine, limits on Kyiv’s military and guarantees for the Russian language and Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.
Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Putin reiterated his threat to continue taking Ukrainian territory by force if the peace agreement did not meet his demands. They include a legally binding ban on NATO membership for Ukraine, limits on Kyiv’s military and guarantees for the Russian language and Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.
Trump - Witkoff - Putin >> This is not hard to understand: Witkoff, on behalf of President Trump, is advancing Putin's aims which has always been to seize Ukraine or Ukrainian territory. The leak is from an intelligence source and reported by Bloomberg. It reveals Trump as pro-Russia.
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Trump - Witkoff - Putin >> This is not hard to understand: Witkoff, on behalf of President Trump, is advancing Putin's aims which has always been to seize Ukraine or Ukrainian territory. The leak is from an intelligence source and reported by Bloomberg. It reveals Trump as pro-Russia.
One more take....
Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare
Russia said that the leak of a recording of a call between top advisers to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was an unacceptable attempt to undermine Ukraine peace negotiations and amounted to hybrid wa...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
One more take....
Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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Russia’s hybrid attacks aren’t new, but the scale and frequency of recent strikes are unprecedented — enough for Europe to start planning how to hit back.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Russia’s hybrid attacks aren’t new, but the scale and frequency of recent strikes are unprecedented — enough for Europe to start planning how to hit back.
🔗 politi.co/485iRmH
🔗 politi.co/485iRmH
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Vladimir Putin said that his government is drafting reciprocal measures in case the EU decides to use the cash value of frozen Russian assets to finance a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine.
Putin warns EU ‘theft’ of frozen assets will trigger retaliatory measures
Russian leader says the use of the assets will be a “theft” and a stress test for Europe’s economy.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Vladimir Putin said that his government is drafting reciprocal measures in case the EU decides to use the cash value of frozen Russian assets to finance a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine.