Brad Takei
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Air traffic controllers work under impossible pressure every day. The President couldn’t do their job for five minutes, yet he’s lecturing them like they’re the problem.
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Air traffic controllers work under impossible pressure every day. The President couldn’t do their job for five minutes, yet he’s lecturing them like they’re the problem.
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
Tucker Carlson platformed Nick Fuentes, and Heritage stood by him, which set off a massive MAGA civil war. Get out your popcorn.
MAGA’s Civil War Over Antisemitism
The GOP has a Groyper problem, and it’s not going away
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Tucker Carlson platformed Nick Fuentes, and Heritage stood by him, which set off a massive MAGA civil war. Get out your popcorn.
After this week's elections, look out for ketchup stains on the White House walls!
Our Wins Of The Week
This week saw huge Democratic electoral gains across the country in a widespread rejection of Trump’s second term in office.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
After this week's elections, look out for ketchup stains on the White House walls!
The GOP can’t get its act together.
This Week In The Big Picture
As Donald Trump’s approval plummets among core constituencies and as the GOP’s Congressional majorities continue to fail the American people, the Republican coalition that drove Trump to a second…
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The GOP can’t get its act together.
A tough week for Trump: Democrats surge, the Supreme Court questions his tariff powers, and the economy takes another hit with massive layoffs.
Blue wave sweeps the nation. Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariffs. Layoffs surge in October.
Blue Wave Sweeps The Nation.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A tough week for Trump: Democrats surge, the Supreme Court questions his tariff powers, and the economy takes another hit with massive layoffs.
Well...this is something, isn’t it?
Congratulations to First Lady Melania Trump for winning Fox Nation's “Patriot of the Year” award
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Well...this is something, isn’t it?
This blood is on your hands, Elon.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This blood is on your hands, Elon.
Trump bragging about a cheaper Thanksgiving meal that’s smaller and missing half the sides is the most on-brand thing imaginable.
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Trump bragging about a cheaper Thanksgiving meal that’s smaller and missing half the sides is the most on-brand thing imaginable.
Tucker Carlson gave Nick Fuentes a platform, and the right is now imploding over it. From Heritage’s self-inflicted crisis to MAGA’s antisemitic underbelly, Todd Beeton lays bare the GOP’s reckoning with the monster it created.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tucker Carlson gave Nick Fuentes a platform, and the right is now imploding over it. From Heritage’s self-inflicted crisis to MAGA’s antisemitic underbelly, Todd Beeton lays bare the GOP’s reckoning with the monster it created.
Imagine warning Americans about the fallout from a crisis your own party keeps fueling.
Sean Duffy: "As we come into Thanksgiving, if we're still in a shutdown posture, it's gonna be rough out there. Really rough."
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Imagine warning Americans about the fallout from a crisis your own party keeps fueling.
Decades of service, strength, and steadfast leadership. Nancy Pelosi leaves behind a legacy that reshaped what leadership in America can look like, and big shoes to fill for whoever steps into them next.
JUST IN: Nancy Pelosi, the first female speaker of the House, won't seek re-election, ending a nearly 40-year career in Congress.
Nancy Pelosi, first female speaker of the House, won't seek re-election to Congress
The California Democrat led her party in the House for two decades. Her decision will open up her San Francisco-based seat for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Decades of service, strength, and steadfast leadership. Nancy Pelosi leaves behind a legacy that reshaped what leadership in America can look like, and big shoes to fill for whoever steps into them next.
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The utter stupidity of pursuing a criminal trial against someone for throwing a sandwich that bounced off a bullet proof vest pissing away hundreds of thousands of dollars for this joke is the perfect encapsulation of this Administration.
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The utter stupidity of pursuing a criminal trial against someone for throwing a sandwich that bounced off a bullet proof vest pissing away hundreds of thousands of dollars for this joke is the perfect encapsulation of this Administration.
MAGA’s eating itself alive. Todd Beeton covers the fight over Heritage’s defense of Nick Fuentes. Cammy Pedroja digs into the GOP’s decision to starve families to keep women powerless. And Jay Kuo explains Trump’s latest bid to rule by emergency decree.
This Week In The Big Picture
As Donald Trump’s approval plummets among core constituencies and as the GOP’s Congressional majorities continue to fail the American people, the Republican coalition that drove Trump to a second term...
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
MAGA’s eating itself alive. Todd Beeton covers the fight over Heritage’s defense of Nick Fuentes. Cammy Pedroja digs into the GOP’s decision to starve families to keep women powerless. And Jay Kuo explains Trump’s latest bid to rule by emergency decree.
The funny thing is, Trump was on those ballots in a way. Voters have already gotten a taste of what his second term would bring, and their message was clear: they want no part of the chaos that comes with him.
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The funny thing is, Trump was on those ballots in a way. Voters have already gotten a taste of what his second term would bring, and their message was clear: they want no part of the chaos that comes with him.
If Republicans had swept those races, Johnson would be shouting that Americans had seen the light.
Mike Johnson: "What happened last night is blue states and blue cities voted blue. We all saw that coming. And no one should read too much into last night's election results."
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If Republicans had swept those races, Johnson would be shouting that Americans had seen the light.
Nothing like celebrating a ‘great victory’ while families are still struggling to afford basics. Maybe the reality looks different outside Mar-a-Lago.
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Nothing like celebrating a ‘great victory’ while families are still struggling to afford basics. Maybe the reality looks different outside Mar-a-Lago.
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Ever since day one of his second term, Trump has used ‘national emergencies’ to bypass Congress and rule by decree. This week, the Supreme Court will weigh in, and if it sides with him, the decision could pave the way for unchecked presidential power and a slide toward autocratic rule in the U.S.
Not Everything Can Be An Emergency
Tomorrow’s argument before SCOTUS is about far more than Trump’s illegal tariffs
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Ever since day one of his second term, Trump has used ‘national emergencies’ to bypass Congress and rule by decree. This week, the Supreme Court will weigh in, and if it sides with him, the decision could pave the way for unchecked presidential power and a slide toward autocratic rule in the U.S.
Incredibly bold. I like it.
Jeffries: "The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program. That's the reason they refuse to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva."
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Incredibly bold. I like it.
Ah yes, the $2 gas fantasy! Brought to you by the same guy who champions tax cuts for billionaires and tariffs that impact everyday Americans.
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Ah yes, the $2 gas fantasy! Brought to you by the same guy who champions tax cuts for billionaires and tariffs that impact everyday Americans.
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On a CNBC Squawk Box appearance, Cruz slammed MTG for seeming 'liberal' after her recent criticisms of the Republican Party over wages and healthcare.
Ted Cruz Slams Marjorie Taylor Greene For Becoming 'Very Liberal'—And People Can Not
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November 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
On a CNBC Squawk Box appearance, Cruz slammed MTG for seeming 'liberal' after her recent criticisms of the Republican Party over wages and healthcare.
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It’s Election Day with critical races in several states. This is the first general election where voters get to tell Donald Trump what they think of him so far. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! Vote like your country depends on it. Because it does.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It’s Election Day with critical races in several states. This is the first general election where voters get to tell Donald Trump what they think of him so far. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! Vote like your country depends on it. Because it does.
Trump’s holding food hostage. Cammy Pedroja explains how the SNAP shutdown targets women and families first, because that’s who the right’s power depends on keeping in their place.
Holding SNAP Ransom: The Right’s Gendered Agenda
The truth behind Trump's assault upon food assistance
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Trump’s holding food hostage. Cammy Pedroja explains how the SNAP shutdown targets women and families first, because that’s who the right’s power depends on keeping in their place.