Jay Burnley
@jayburnley.bsky.social
Creator/ Curator. Optimistic. Film finance. Also I develop, produce & sometimes write movies. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1183528/
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Minneapolis leaders stood in silence as they watched footage of federal immigration agents slamming Mubashir, a Somali American, against a metal door and putting him in a chokehold in the snow.
Minneapolis officials decry ICE arrest of Somali American citizen
Videos show ICE arresting a 20-year-old man who local authorities say is a U.S. citizen.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Minneapolis leaders stood in silence as they watched footage of federal immigration agents slamming Mubashir, a Somali American, against a metal door and putting him in a chokehold in the snow.
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The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
nbcnews.to
December 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
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Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
A parent of a Kentucky State University student has been charged with murder in an on campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another.
www.wkbn.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
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JUST IN: A federal judge has blocked DHS from enforcing a new prohibition on “unusual noise” outside a government building in Oregon, saying it unconstitutionally criminalizes and chills free speech storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
JUST IN: A federal judge has blocked DHS from enforcing a new prohibition on “unusual noise” outside a government building in Oregon, saying it unconstitutionally criminalizes and chills free speech storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Docs: Rep. Boebert Used Campaign Cash to See Kid Rock Show
Docs: Rep. Boebert Used Campaign Cash to See Kid Rock Show
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., is taking heat following reports that she spent more than $3,000 in campaign funds to attend a Kid Rock-hosted event and a rodeo in Texas, an apparent violation of federal election law.
dlvr.it
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Docs: Rep. Boebert Used Campaign Cash to See Kid Rock Show
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📉 Pressured, not pressed for rate cuts
✂️ Fed cuts the federal funds rate by 25bp to 3.50%–3.75% & resumes balance sheet expansion
⚖️ #FOMC polarization is increasingly visible
🫸Fed on hold with policy rate close to neutral
www.linkedin.com/posts/gregor...
✂️ Fed cuts the federal funds rate by 25bp to 3.50%–3.75% & resumes balance sheet expansion
⚖️ #FOMC polarization is increasingly visible
🫸Fed on hold with policy rate close to neutral
www.linkedin.com/posts/gregor...
December 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
📉 Pressured, not pressed for rate cuts
✂️ Fed cuts the federal funds rate by 25bp to 3.50%–3.75% & resumes balance sheet expansion
⚖️ #FOMC polarization is increasingly visible
🫸Fed on hold with policy rate close to neutral
www.linkedin.com/posts/gregor...
✂️ Fed cuts the federal funds rate by 25bp to 3.50%–3.75% & resumes balance sheet expansion
⚖️ #FOMC polarization is increasingly visible
🫸Fed on hold with policy rate close to neutral
www.linkedin.com/posts/gregor...
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The Trump administration must stop deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and return control of the troops to the state, a federal judge rules.
Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
California argued that conditions in Los Angeles had changed since Trump first took command of the troops and deployed them in June.
nbcnews.to
December 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Trump administration must stop deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and return control of the troops to the state, a federal judge rules.
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Anti-gerrymandering supporters held signs reading “Make elections fair again" as lawmakers gaveled in for a special session largely focused on facilitating the Republican-controlled Legislature’s legal fight against the state’s court-ordered redistricting process. #utpol
Utah lawmakers condemn courts while anti-gerrymandering supporters urge ‘hear our voice’ • Utah News Dispatch
The Utah Legislature passed a resolution condemning the courts and approved bills to enable lawmakers' appeal in a redistricting court battle.
utahnewsdispatch.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Anti-gerrymandering supporters held signs reading “Make elections fair again" as lawmakers gaveled in for a special session largely focused on facilitating the Republican-controlled Legislature’s legal fight against the state’s court-ordered redistricting process. #utpol
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Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, who is running for an open Senate seat in Michigan, formally introduces articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though they have virtually zero chance of advancing through the Republican-controlled House.
House Democrat files impeachment articles against RFK Jr.
The impeachment push by Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., is almost certain to be blocked in the GOP-controlled House.
nbcnews.to
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, who is running for an open Senate seat in Michigan, formally introduces articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though they have virtually zero chance of advancing through the Republican-controlled House.
Mortgage rates are going to spend a lot more time > 7% because Congress has borrowed so much money over the last 25 years. This is just more of the same.
The House Rules Committee on Tuesday evening advanced a sweeping bipartisan defense policy bill following months of work by the House and Senate Armed Services committees, clearing a key procedural hurdle and sending it to the floor for consideration.
House panel advances mammoth annual defense policy bill
The House Rules Committee on Tuesday evening advanced a sweeping bipartisan defense policy bill following months of work by the House and Senate Armed Services committees, clearing a key procedural…
www.siouxlandproud.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Mortgage rates are going to spend a lot more time > 7% because Congress has borrowed so much money over the last 25 years. This is just more of the same.
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The San Diego City Council approved a $30 million payment to the family of a 16-year-old killed by police in one of the largest such settlements in US history. https://cnn.it/492JxVu
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The San Diego City Council approved a $30 million payment to the family of a 16-year-old killed by police in one of the largest such settlements in US history. https://cnn.it/492JxVu
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NEW: Pentagon lawyers asked State Dept. if US could send survivors of Trump's boat strikes to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Then Pentagon pushed to have survivors sent anywhere but the US — to prevent any US court cases. Gift link to our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
NEW: Pentagon lawyers asked State Dept. if US could send survivors of Trump's boat strikes to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Then Pentagon pushed to have survivors sent anywhere but the US — to prevent any US court cases. Gift link to our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
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U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Eileen Higgins was the apparent winner of Tuesday's Miami mayoral runoff over President Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez, becoming the first Democrat in nearly 30 years to be elected Miami's mayor. on.nbcboston.com/5VTaaqB
Democrat wins Miami’s mayoral race for the first time in almost 30 years
Eileen Higgins was the apparent winner of Tuesday's Miami mayoral runoff over President Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez.
on.nbcboston.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Eileen Higgins was the apparent winner of Tuesday's Miami mayoral runoff over President Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez, becoming the first Democrat in nearly 30 years to be elected Miami's mayor. on.nbcboston.com/5VTaaqB
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True-crime producer in California left trail of victims, investigators say
True-crime producer in California left trail of victims, investigators say
A 73-year-old woman accused of posing as a wealthy heiress and stealing $30 million from banks in California and hundreds of thousands of dollars from former employees is believed to be on the run …
ktla.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
True-crime producer in California left trail of victims, investigators say
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In a move that could send millions of student loan borrowers scrambling, the Trump administration announced an agreement to end the SAVE plan, a Biden-era repayment plan that has faced legal challenges for years. https://cnn.it/4oNFNvI
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
In a move that could send millions of student loan borrowers scrambling, the Trump administration announced an agreement to end the SAVE plan, a Biden-era repayment plan that has faced legal challenges for years. https://cnn.it/4oNFNvI
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A total rout in the Miami mayoral, in a race that had been highly nationalized (Trump endorsed the loser).
The Dem (Higgins) over-performed 2024 presidential in predominantly Cuban (+8), non-Cuban Hispanic (+9), Black (+9), and White (+11) precincts-- over-performance across the board.
The Dem (Higgins) over-performed 2024 presidential in predominantly Cuban (+8), non-Cuban Hispanic (+9), Black (+9), and White (+11) precincts-- over-performance across the board.
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
A total rout in the Miami mayoral, in a race that had been highly nationalized (Trump endorsed the loser).
The Dem (Higgins) over-performed 2024 presidential in predominantly Cuban (+8), non-Cuban Hispanic (+9), Black (+9), and White (+11) precincts-- over-performance across the board.
The Dem (Higgins) over-performed 2024 presidential in predominantly Cuban (+8), non-Cuban Hispanic (+9), Black (+9), and White (+11) precincts-- over-performance across the board.
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The LA County jails just posted their 43rd in custody death for this year, and the second in under a week
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The LA County jails just posted their 43rd in custody death for this year, and the second in under a week
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Nashville judges push for heightened security following ‘violent’ social media post by Tennessee congressman
Nashville judges push for heightened security following ‘violent’ social media post by Tennessee congressman
In the letter to Gov. Lee, the judges cited Ogles’ “irresponsible use of the phrase ‘we are at war’ accompanied by the posting of the individual photographs of General Sessions Court Judges.”
www.wsmv.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Nashville judges push for heightened security following ‘violent’ social media post by Tennessee congressman
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A 73-year-old Michigan woman is on the run after allegedly posing as a heiress and scamming nearly $30 million from banks and other financial institutions in a yearlong scheme, the FBI says.
Woman posed as heiress and defrauded nearly $30M from banks and institutions, FBI says
The FBI said Mary Carole McDonnell posed as an heir to the McDonnell Aircraft family and falsely claimed to have access to an $80 million secret trust.
nbcnews.to
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A 73-year-old Michigan woman is on the run after allegedly posing as a heiress and scamming nearly $30 million from banks and other financial institutions in a yearlong scheme, the FBI says.
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Two U.S. F-18 fighter jets flying in tandem entered Venezuelan airspace around noon Tuesday, circling over the Gulf of Venezuela in the latest show of force against the regime of Nicolás Maduro.
In defiant flyover, US F-18 fighter jets enter Venezuelan airspace for 40 minutes
www.stripes.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Two U.S. F-18 fighter jets flying in tandem entered Venezuelan airspace around noon Tuesday, circling over the Gulf of Venezuela in the latest show of force against the regime of Nicolás Maduro.
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Paul Walczak stole $10M from his employees’ paychecks to fund his luxury lifestyle, got 18 months in prison, and owed $4.4M in restitution. After his mother donated $1M at a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, Trump gave him a full pardon. Walczak hasn’t paid his victims a single dollar.
Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Paul Walczak stole $10M from his employees’ paychecks to fund his luxury lifestyle, got 18 months in prison, and owed $4.4M in restitution. After his mother donated $1M at a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, Trump gave him a full pardon. Walczak hasn’t paid his victims a single dollar.
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big yikes www.wsj.com/world/americ...
Former Honduran President Pardoned by Trump Has Arrest Warrant at Home
Interpol is urged to arrest Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a 45-year prison sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking.
www.wsj.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
big yikes www.wsj.com/world/americ...
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A shooting near an event venue in Dallas’ Red Bird area Saturday night left a 33-year-old man dead and four others injured, Dallas police said in a statement.
Man arrested in weekend shooting at Dallas baby shower that left 1 dead, 4 hurt
It remains unclear what started the incident at an event venue in the Red Bird area.
www.dallasnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A shooting near an event venue in Dallas’ Red Bird area Saturday night left a 33-year-old man dead and four others injured, Dallas police said in a statement.