Nickky Romero
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Who Is Pam Bondi? Trump Loyalist Tapped for AG Dropped Probe into Trump University After His $25K Donation
Who Is Pam Bondi? Trump Loyalist Tapped for AG
Donald Trump has tapped a new loyalist to head the Department of Justice, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who served on his defense team during his first impeachment trial and now works at...
www.democracynow.org
November 22, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Who Is Pam Bondi? Trump Loyalist Tapped for AG Dropped Probe into Trump University After His $25K Donation
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Every Black person who follows politics knew Trump would appoint a Black person to HUD. They consider THAT a Black job. 🤦🏾♂️🤭🤭
November 23, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Every Black person who follows politics knew Trump would appoint a Black person to HUD. They consider THAT a Black job. 🤦🏾♂️🤭🤭
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Never in my life have I ever been hanging out with my friends, having a blast, and suddenly thought, “Hey, this is kind of an echo chamber, huh? You know what we would benefit from? Hanging out with someone who hates gay people! That’s a perspective we haven’t considered!”
November 22, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Never in my life have I ever been hanging out with my friends, having a blast, and suddenly thought, “Hey, this is kind of an echo chamber, huh? You know what we would benefit from? Hanging out with someone who hates gay people! That’s a perspective we haven’t considered!”
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No Black Republican is apparently qualified to serve in the Trump Admin, but an openly gay Soros protege is. One of those rare nights where I look forward to checking in with MAGA social media to watch the meltdown.
November 22, 2024 at 11:24 PM
No Black Republican is apparently qualified to serve in the Trump Admin, but an openly gay Soros protege is. One of those rare nights where I look forward to checking in with MAGA social media to watch the meltdown.
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Agree 💯!
Former FBI AD for Counterintelligence says that if Trump doesn't want the bureau to vet his ridiculous Cabinet picks, then President Biden should go ahead and order the investigations anyways.
This is actually an ingenious idea!
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
This is actually an ingenious idea!
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Biden should order background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks
The FBI has conducted background investigations of White House nominees since at least the tenure of President Dwight Eisenhower’s time in office.
www.msnbc.com
November 19, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Agree 💯!
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Oh 👇
"My client testified to the House Ethics Committee that she witnessed Matt Gaetz having sex with a minor," Florida attorney Joel Leppard told ABC News.
Exclusive: Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says
An attorney tells ABC News that one of his clients told the House Ethics Committee that she witnessed then-Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz having sex with a minor.
abcnews.go.com
November 16, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Oh 👇
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Attn: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have responded to the notion that civil service protections would prevent large-scale firings of federal employees. They argue that such protections are not insurmountable barriers. (1/2)
November 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Attn: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have responded to the notion that civil service protections would prevent large-scale firings of federal employees. They argue that such protections are not insurmountable barriers. (1/2)
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Spill the beans.
Leak the report.
Leak the report.
Democratic Rep. Sean Casten tells NBC News he will still attempt to force the House to vote on making the Ethics Committee's Matt Gaetz report public.
"It remains important that the Gaetz report be made available to the American people." www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
"It remains important that the Gaetz report be made available to the American people." www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Could Matt Gaetz decide to keep his House seat? It's complicated
After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration to be attorney general, questions still swirl about the ethics investigation into him and his political future.
www.nbcnews.com
November 23, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Spill the beans.
Leak the report.
Leak the report.
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When it comes to policies around food and health, RFK Jr. seems to have a lot in common with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Booker sounds like RFK Jr., or vice versa
Both are concerned about corporations pushing unhealthy food.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2024 at 4:41 PM
When it comes to policies around food and health, RFK Jr. seems to have a lot in common with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Progressive groups share many of RFK Jr.’s goals. They’re opposing him anyway.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
Progressive groups share many of RFK Jr.’s goals. They’re opposing him anyway.
They can’t abide his vaccine skepticism and alliance with Donald Trump.
www.politico.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Progressive groups share many of RFK Jr.’s goals. They’re opposing him anyway.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
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NEW w/ @adamcancryn.bsky.social: At least 3 antivax activists are helping RFK Jr. recruit and vet candidates for top jobs at HHS.
While the Trump transition argues they're not part of the official process, they're calling themselves the 'MAHA transition team.' www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
While the Trump transition argues they're not part of the official process, they're calling themselves the 'MAHA transition team.' www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
Kennedy's 'MAHA transition team' includes anti-vax activists
At least three informal advisers connected to the anti-vaccine movement are assisting Kennedy in filling out his staff as he prepares to lead HHS.
www.politico.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:48 PM
NEW w/ @adamcancryn.bsky.social: At least 3 antivax activists are helping RFK Jr. recruit and vet candidates for top jobs at HHS.
While the Trump transition argues they're not part of the official process, they're calling themselves the 'MAHA transition team.' www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
While the Trump transition argues they're not part of the official process, they're calling themselves the 'MAHA transition team.' www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
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For awhile the Obama DOD was playing around with attempting to prosecute Daqduq before the military commissions system, which would have made him the first and only detainee from the Iraq War put before the war crimes tribunals, as opposed to from the 9/11 - Al Qaeda war. (gift link) nyti.ms/4g00ccX
Prisoner in Iraq Tied to Hezbollah Faces U.S. Military Charges (Published 2012)
In an expansion of the current tribunal system, the Obama administration has approved charges against a Lebanese man who is not accused of being part of the war with Al Qaeda.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2024 at 9:23 PM
For awhile the Obama DOD was playing around with attempting to prosecute Daqduq before the military commissions system, which would have made him the first and only detainee from the Iraq War put before the war crimes tribunals, as opposed to from the 9/11 - Al Qaeda war. (gift link) nyti.ms/4g00ccX
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NBC: Israel strike kills Daqduq, the Hezbollah militant who was the last US prisoner of war in Iraq - transferred to Iraqi government custody in 2011 for prosecution but later released www.nbcnews.com/politics/isr...
Israel kills Hezbollah leader who planned elaborate attack on U.S. soldiers in Iraq
Ali Mussa Daqduq had been captured by U.S. forces following the audacious 2007 raid that left five U.S. soldiers dead, but he was later released by the Iraqis.
www.nbcnews.com
November 22, 2024 at 9:09 PM
NBC: Israel strike kills Daqduq, the Hezbollah militant who was the last US prisoner of war in Iraq - transferred to Iraqi government custody in 2011 for prosecution but later released www.nbcnews.com/politics/isr...
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As Trump prepares to take power, Republicans are blocking a fix to a mysterious provision added this year to the Section 702 warrantless surveillance law. The overly broad provision expanded the type of US service providers that can be forced to help the government spy. (gift link)
nyti.ms/3CGzPdO
Republicans Blocking Proposal to Narrow Part of a Surveillance Law
The second Trump administration appears likely to inherit broader powers to force American service providers to help a warrantless wiretapping program.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM
As Trump prepares to take power, Republicans are blocking a fix to a mysterious provision added this year to the Section 702 warrantless surveillance law. The overly broad provision expanded the type of US service providers that can be forced to help the government spy. (gift link)
nyti.ms/3CGzPdO
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Pete Buttigieg told Democrats to not allow themselves to be so outraged by the Trump administration that they would neglect working for their constituents. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” Buttigieg said. nyti.ms/3ZiKILz
November 23, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Pete Buttigieg told Democrats to not allow themselves to be so outraged by the Trump administration that they would neglect working for their constituents. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” Buttigieg said. nyti.ms/3ZiKILz
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President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would nominate Dr. Martin Makary, a frequent Fox News commentator, to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDA
A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 4:18 AM
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would nominate Dr. Martin Makary, a frequent Fox News commentator, to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a first-term Republican representative from Oregon who narrowly lost her House seat this month, was chosen to serve as labor secretary in the coming Trump administration.
Labor Secretary Pick Is Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon
A moderate from a swing district, she received endorsements from several unions but narrowly lost her bid for a second House term.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a first-term Republican representative from Oregon who narrowly lost her House seat this month, was chosen to serve as labor secretary in the coming Trump administration.
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Trump Picks Key Figure in Project 2025 for Powerful Budget Role
Russ Vought has spent years building plans to rework the US structure of government in ways that would enhance presidential power.
(gift link)
w/ @maggiehaberman.bsky.social & Jonathan Swan
nyti.ms/497Vsjd
Russ Vought has spent years building plans to rework the US structure of government in ways that would enhance presidential power.
(gift link)
w/ @maggiehaberman.bsky.social & Jonathan Swan
nyti.ms/497Vsjd
Trump Picks Russell Vought, Key Figure in Project 2025, to Lead OMB
Russell Vought, who would lead the Office of Management and Budget, has spent years building plans to rework the American structure of government in ways that would enhance presidential power.
nyti.ms
November 23, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Trump Picks Key Figure in Project 2025 for Powerful Budget Role
Russ Vought has spent years building plans to rework the US structure of government in ways that would enhance presidential power.
(gift link)
w/ @maggiehaberman.bsky.social & Jonathan Swan
nyti.ms/497Vsjd
Russ Vought has spent years building plans to rework the US structure of government in ways that would enhance presidential power.
(gift link)
w/ @maggiehaberman.bsky.social & Jonathan Swan
nyti.ms/497Vsjd
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Spain said it could give residency and work permits to about 900,000 undocumented migrants in the country over the next three years to help address a growing need for workers, even as other European countries embrace tougher stances on immigration.
Spain Looks to Grant Residency to Nearly 1 Million Migrants
The government said new rules could give legal status — and work permits — to about 300,000 people a year over the next three years to address gaps in the labor market.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Spain said it could give residency and work permits to about 900,000 undocumented migrants in the country over the next three years to help address a growing need for workers, even as other European countries embrace tougher stances on immigration.
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President-elect Trump has picked a leading figure in Project 2025 to head the Office of Management and Budget. The would-be nominee, Russell Vought, has spent the last four years making plans to rework the American government to enhance presidential power. nyti.ms/40Xkr6L
Trump Picks Russell Vought, Key Figure in Project 2025, to Lead OMB
Russell Vought, who would lead the Office of Management and Budget, has spent years building plans to rework the American structure of government in ways that would enhance presidential power.
nyti.ms
November 23, 2024 at 2:17 AM
President-elect Trump has picked a leading figure in Project 2025 to head the Office of Management and Budget. The would-be nominee, Russell Vought, has spent the last four years making plans to rework the American government to enhance presidential power. nyti.ms/40Xkr6L
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Will Polymarket be taking bets on whether Gorka or Tulsi can make more foreign money off of our intelligence assets?
November 23, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Will Polymarket be taking bets on whether Gorka or Tulsi can make more foreign money off of our intelligence assets?
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"the Trump show is good for scoops and clicks - But it’s important to not lose sight of how much the nonstop absurdity is setting the country back." www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-gaet...
Trump's daily chaos circus is already back in full force
Yesterday's flood of scandal was a reminder of the past — and a preview of our future.
www.publicnotice.co
November 22, 2024 at 9:24 PM
"the Trump show is good for scoops and clicks - But it’s important to not lose sight of how much the nonstop absurdity is setting the country back." www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-gaet...
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Lindsey Graham appears to be fresh off the golf course at [checks notes] nearly 10pm
November 23, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Lindsey Graham appears to be fresh off the golf course at [checks notes] nearly 10pm
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Homemade pizza night. 🍕
November 23, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Homemade pizza night. 🍕
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Far more than in his first term, Trump is unconstrained by the law, the courts, those around him, or any morality or conscience. Now it’s time to get paid.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/you-though...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/you-though...
You Thought Trump Was Corrupt Before? Just You Wait.
His first term was just a warmup.
paulwaldman.substack.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Far more than in his first term, Trump is unconstrained by the law, the courts, those around him, or any morality or conscience. Now it’s time to get paid.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/you-though...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/you-though...