Richard Catalano
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"Trump’s public unraveling is not a show of power. It is the frantic flailing of a political movement collapsing under the weight of its corruption, lies, and authoritarian ambitions. Where our institutions fail, the American people are...holding him accountable."
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Wednesday Afternoon News Updates - 11/26/25
Trump is not handling things well as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches
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November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Trump’s public unraveling is not a show of power. It is the frantic flailing of a political movement collapsing under the weight of its corruption, lies, and authoritarian ambitions. Where our institutions fail, the American people are...holding him accountable."
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Impeach, convict, remove.
And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will.
And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will.
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"It’s the Monday before Thanksgiving. Trump seems to be foundering wherever we look, a weak man, consumed with the need to seek revenge against people who refuse to treat him like a king. But this is America, and we don’t need any kings."
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Explanation: The Comey and James Prosecutions, Dismissed Without Prejudice
Preet's and my conversation and more
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November 25, 2025 at 5:41 AM
"It’s the Monday before Thanksgiving. Trump seems to be foundering wherever we look, a weak man, consumed with the need to seek revenge against people who refuse to treat him like a king. But this is America, and we don’t need any kings."
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1"The first mistake was for 77 million voters to re-elect a man as dangerously unfit and incompetent as Trump, one who was immunized and unleashed by John Roberts’ Supreme Court. But the second and related mistake ..."
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"Only the Best and Most Serious People"
The consequences of Trump inserting unfit sycophants in positions of power are tragic and immeasurable
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November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
1"The first mistake was for 77 million voters to re-elect a man as dangerously unfit and incompetent as Trump, one who was immunized and unleashed by John Roberts’ Supreme Court. But the second and related mistake ..."
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Impeach trump now! It's all I want for Christmas!
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"This is the reality. Trump is lurching from scandal to scandal, demanding loyalty over law, and presiding over an economy that’s spiraling before our eyes. And at every turn, he reaches for the same tools. Lies. Rage. Retribution. Chaos."
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Sunday Afternoon News Updates -11/23/25
Here's the latest...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Impeach trump now! It's all I want for Christmas!
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"This is the reality. Trump is lurching from scandal to scandal, demanding loyalty over law, and presiding over an economy that’s spiraling before our eyes. And at every turn, he reaches for the same tools. Lies. Rage. Retribution. Chaos."
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Sunday Afternoon News Updates -11/23/25
Here's the latest...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"This is the reality. Trump is lurching from scandal to scandal, demanding loyalty over law, and presiding over an economy that’s spiraling before our eyes. And at every turn, he reaches for the same tools. Lies. Rage. Retribution. Chaos."
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It's the money, stupid!
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It's the money, stupid!
"what is happening here is incredibly dangerous and not fucking OK. We need to hit the phones at 9am EST tomorrow and demand that our Congressional leaders fight this incredible, historic sell out of our national interests and appeasement of Putin."
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"This is one of the most serious geopolitical mistakes of my lifetime" - Senator Angus King on Trump's rancid betrayal of Ukraine and the West
Historian, author, commentator Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins us live tomorrow at 130pm EST
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November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"what is happening here is incredibly dangerous and not fucking OK. We need to hit the phones at 9am EST tomorrow and demand that our Congressional leaders fight this incredible, historic sell out of our national interests and appeasement of Putin."
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Maga is responsible for the deaths of people in poverty around the world, not just Venezuelan fishermen. Next up, killing Americans in poverty through starvation and ending affordable medical care. When will it be enough to trigger impeachment of the regime?
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The Cruelty Is the Policy
The destruction of USAID, the loss of America’s soft power, and genocide
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November 23, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Maga is responsible for the deaths of people in poverty around the world, not just Venezuelan fishermen. Next up, killing Americans in poverty through starvation and ending affordable medical care. When will it be enough to trigger impeachment of the regime?
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The Cruelty Is the Policy
The destruction of USAID, the loss of America’s soft power, and genocide
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November 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Maga is responsible for the deaths of people in poverty around the world, not just Venezuelan fishermen. Next up, killing Americans in poverty through starvation and ending affordable medical care. When will it be enough to trigger impeachment of the regime?
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It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Amen!
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Amen!
"Layer on the economic fallout from Trump’s tariffs — rising costs, jittery markets, pressure on families we claim to support — and suddenly the “America First” promise looks less like a plan for renewal and more like a blueprint for national anxiety."
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The Shift We’ve Been Waiting For
A nation tired of chaos, cruelty, and con games is finally looking up — and questioning everything. Democrats have the momentum now because Americans are seeing the truth in real time.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
"Layer on the economic fallout from Trump’s tariffs — rising costs, jittery markets, pressure on families we claim to support — and suddenly the “America First” promise looks less like a plan for renewal and more like a blueprint for national anxiety."
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"What unfolded today was an extraordinary display of delusion, distraction, and dangerous rhetoric, against a backdrop of deadly international conflict, economic instability, and growing mockery from his own allies."
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Trump’s Catastrophic Morning Reveals a President in Freefall - 11/22/25 Updates
Saturday afternoon news updates
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November 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"What unfolded today was an extraordinary display of delusion, distraction, and dangerous rhetoric, against a backdrop of deadly international conflict, economic instability, and growing mockery from his own allies."
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Great idea!
“Plead the Fifth” regarding what??
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
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Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
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Ghislaine Maxwell will plead Fifth in House Epstein probe, Comer says
The late sex offender's convicted co-conspirator has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Great idea!
Amen!
Pete Buttigieg would be a good DNC spokesperson.
He would do a GREAT job of going around the country, being on TV all the time, and putting out Dem messaging on EVERY issue.
He would be an excellent counter-Leavitt. And we NEED one. He should be holding regular press conferences and putting
He would do a GREAT job of going around the country, being on TV all the time, and putting out Dem messaging on EVERY issue.
He would be an excellent counter-Leavitt. And we NEED one. He should be holding regular press conferences and putting
November 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Amen!
"But the terrifying dictatorial momentum of Jan. 20 is weakened and this week, starting with the votes on the Epstein files, will I think be remembered as an important juncture on the long road back to restoring democracy."
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Has Trump’s Power Peaked?
Publisher's Roundup 45
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November 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"But the terrifying dictatorial momentum of Jan. 20 is weakened and this week, starting with the votes on the Epstein files, will I think be remembered as an important juncture on the long road back to restoring democracy."
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Everything the trump regime does is wrong. But this is just disgraceful. Vote maga out in overwhelming numbers and we will never have to be ashamed of our country again.
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Trump Administration Removed Plaques Honoring Black WWII Heroes from Cemetery
In 2025, the Trump administration’s war-memorial agency removed Dutch plaques honoring Black U.S. World War II liberators, an act that coincided with Washington’s rollback of DEI programs.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Everything the trump regime does is wrong. But this is just disgraceful. Vote maga out in overwhelming numbers and we will never have to be ashamed of our country again.
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1 "Donald Trump is a weak, failing president with a party in disarray. Wake up every day with the confidence that America is still a good and decent country. There will come a day when the criminals of this regime from Kristi Noem to Stephen Miller to the Trump.."
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Donald Trump Is Weak and Failing
The recent elections were a reality check for anyone who thought the 2024 presidential election was transformative.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
1 "Donald Trump is a weak, failing president with a party in disarray. Wake up every day with the confidence that America is still a good and decent country. There will come a day when the criminals of this regime from Kristi Noem to Stephen Miller to the Trump.."
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"For Trump is the worst President in our history. He has done enormous harm to the country. He is cartoonishly corrupt and lawless. The Epstein scandal is shaping up to be the most consequential in our history."
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After His Epstein Humiliation, Trump Takes Putin's Side In Ukraine, Threatens To Hang Democrats In Congress, Preps For War With Venezuela
As he grows weaker and his many manifest failures impossible to ignore, our malevolent and desperate leader is becoming more dangerous
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November 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
"For Trump is the worst President in our history. He has done enormous harm to the country. He is cartoonishly corrupt and lawless. The Epstein scandal is shaping up to be the most consequential in our history."
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Mother Mary Full of Shit
I so hope Karoline will appreciate MY frankness.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Honor is essential if we are going to continue to have an apolitical military. America has succeeded because our military swears allegiance to the Constitution, not to a president... That is exactly what Democratic members of Congress were trying to reaffirm..."
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A Few Good Dems Told the Truth and Trump Couldn't Handle It
Former Rep. Conor Lamb argues that Democrats were right to remind troops to refuse unlawful orders, and Trump’s furious calls for their execution only prove their point.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"Honor is essential if we are going to continue to have an apolitical military. America has succeeded because our military swears allegiance to the Constitution, not to a president... That is exactly what Democratic members of Congress were trying to reaffirm..."
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"The crisis at the cash register is one thing, but combined with the still-boiling Epstein scandal, the Trump administration is crumbling. Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the issue..."
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Americans Hate This
Trump is sinking fast over the affordability crisis and the Epstein files — and he's taking the Republican Party down with him.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"The crisis at the cash register is one thing, but combined with the still-boiling Epstein scandal, the Trump administration is crumbling. Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the issue..."
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