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What was the point of the government shutdown if Trump now supports the extension of ACA subsidies?
Would have saved a lot of disruption if he'd made this known previously.
But this is what he does--cause chaos. Then backoff
Would have saved a lot of disruption if he'd made this known previously.
But this is what he does--cause chaos. Then backoff
Trump expected to propose two-year ACA subsidy extension as deadline nears, report says reut.rs/4reC9xz
Trump expected to propose two-year ACA subsidy extension as deadline nears, report says
The White House is preparing to unveil a health policy framework that would extend Affordable Care Act premium subsidies for two years, Politico reported on Monday, as President Donald Trump moves to shape congressional negotiations ahead of looming premium hikes.
reut.rs
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
What was the point of the government shutdown if Trump now supports the extension of ACA subsidies?
Would have saved a lot of disruption if he'd made this known previously.
But this is what he does--cause chaos. Then backoff
Would have saved a lot of disruption if he'd made this known previously.
But this is what he does--cause chaos. Then backoff
Trump weaponized DOJ to go after those he sees as enemies.
For the moment, it caught up with him.
Next: a legal fight over refiling charges.
And then there's SCOTUS..
For the moment, it caught up with him.
Next: a legal fight over refiling charges.
And then there's SCOTUS..
BREAKING: Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Trump weaponized DOJ to go after those he sees as enemies.
For the moment, it caught up with him.
Next: a legal fight over refiling charges.
And then there's SCOTUS..
For the moment, it caught up with him.
Next: a legal fight over refiling charges.
And then there's SCOTUS..
So DOGE is gone.
But what about our personal data employees had access to?
Were there any savings?
Hard to know. They didn't provide an accounting.
But what about our personal data employees had access to?
Were there any savings?
Hard to know. They didn't provide an accounting.
Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter reut.rs/4abeTdx
Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
The Department of Government Efficiency claimed to have slashed tens of billions of dollars in expenditures, but it was impossible for outside financial experts to verify that because the unit did not provide detailed public accounting of its work.
reut.rs
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
So DOGE is gone.
But what about our personal data employees had access to?
Were there any savings?
Hard to know. They didn't provide an accounting.
But what about our personal data employees had access to?
Were there any savings?
Hard to know. They didn't provide an accounting.
Appears the No Kings protests have really gotten to Trump
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Appears the No Kings protests have really gotten to Trump
Hard to be called the 'peace president' when your 'peace' plan so favors Russia at Ukraine's expense
US Senator Mitch McConnell:
"Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool. If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors. ...
"Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool. If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors. ...
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Hard to be called the 'peace president' when your 'peace' plan so favors Russia at Ukraine's expense
Friday night breaking news
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Friday night breaking news
During the campaign Trump called Mamdani a Communist.
Then, after Mamdani won, he tried to steal the 'affordability' agenda.
Now, he's praising him.
Next...what he will do about NYC projects he wants to cancel
Then, after Mamdani won, he tried to steal the 'affordability' agenda.
Now, he's praising him.
Next...what he will do about NYC projects he wants to cancel
Today is the day that Zohran Mamdani truly became president
Trump frickin' loves this guy lmao
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
During the campaign Trump called Mamdani a Communist.
Then, after Mamdani won, he tried to steal the 'affordability' agenda.
Now, he's praising him.
Next...what he will do about NYC projects he wants to cancel
Then, after Mamdani won, he tried to steal the 'affordability' agenda.
Now, he's praising him.
Next...what he will do about NYC projects he wants to cancel
Coast Guard backtracks. Will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols. Hard to understand why they took it off that list in the first place
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Coast Guard backtracks. Will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols. Hard to understand why they took it off that list in the first place
Is the AI boom today like the dot.com bubble of the late 90's?
Good question.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/t...
Good question.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/t...
The A.I. Boom Has Found Another Gear. Why Can’t People Shake Their Worries?
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Is the AI boom today like the dot.com bubble of the late 90's?
Good question.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/t...
Good question.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/t...
"At its core, Congress has given the District rights to govern itself" the judge wrote. “Those rights are infringed upon when defendants approve, in excess of their statutory authority, the deployment of National Guard troops to the District.”
A standard hopefully to stop Trump in other cities.
A standard hopefully to stop Trump in other cities.
Breaking News: A federal judge found that the presence of more than 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., was unlawful.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard in D.C.
Judge Jia M. Cobb found that the presence of more than 2,000 National Guard troops, many from outside D.C., was most likely unlawful. She paused the order from taking effect until Dec. 11.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"At its core, Congress has given the District rights to govern itself" the judge wrote. “Those rights are infringed upon when defendants approve, in excess of their statutory authority, the deployment of National Guard troops to the District.”
A standard hopefully to stop Trump in other cities.
A standard hopefully to stop Trump in other cities.
For the record
Trump’s History With Jeffrey Epstein: Here’s The Full Timeline
Trump’s History With Jeffrey Epstein: Here’s The Full Timeline
Congress voted Tuesday to force the Justice Department to release its investigatory files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
For the record
"It's very telling that President Trump and those around him think it's criminal for simply asking people to follow the law"
Indeed.
Indeed.
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"It's very telling that President Trump and those around him think it's criminal for simply asking people to follow the law"
Indeed.
Indeed.
The members of Congress threatened with execution by Trump will now have police protection.
Yes. This is our country with Trump as president who believes he can do no wrong
Yes. This is our country with Trump as president who believes he can do no wrong
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The members of Congress threatened with execution by Trump will now have police protection.
Yes. This is our country with Trump as president who believes he can do no wrong
Yes. This is our country with Trump as president who believes he can do no wrong
CDC has changed its website to reflect RFK Jr's belief of a link between vaccines and autism. Previously the site said no link.
How about the statement--"studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities"
CDC has ceded its credibility
How about the statement--"studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities"
CDC has ceded its credibility
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
CDC has changed its website to reflect RFK Jr's belief of a link between vaccines and autism. Previously the site said no link.
How about the statement--"studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities"
CDC has ceded its credibility
How about the statement--"studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities"
CDC has ceded its credibility
My latest podcast from Maryland Capital--
Protecting against the effects of climate change.
Work to restore 11 miles of shoreline in Baltimore to mitigate rising sea level.
And connect communities in South Baltimore.
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Protecting against the effects of climate change.
Work to restore 11 miles of shoreline in Baltimore to mitigate rising sea level.
And connect communities in South Baltimore.
open.spotify.com/episode/0rkl...
Resisting Rising Sea Level
open.spotify.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
My latest podcast from Maryland Capital--
Protecting against the effects of climate change.
Work to restore 11 miles of shoreline in Baltimore to mitigate rising sea level.
And connect communities in South Baltimore.
open.spotify.com/episode/0rkl...
Protecting against the effects of climate change.
Work to restore 11 miles of shoreline in Baltimore to mitigate rising sea level.
And connect communities in South Baltimore.
open.spotify.com/episode/0rkl...
Almost a 12 pt drop from his % of voters in the election.
And the 60% disapproval..
And the 60% disapproval..
November 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Almost a 12 pt drop from his % of voters in the election.
And the 60% disapproval..
And the 60% disapproval..
This post.
Who can argue
Who can argue
Astonishing to stop and realize that, at any given moment, bands of masked men armed to the teeth are storming churches and daycares, terrorizing entire communities—and that most of the country's political establishment barely blinks.
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This post.
Who can argue
Who can argue
I remember when DOJ was a very different government entity.
But now...even the basics don't get done
Their case against Comey is increasingly shaky
But now...even the basics don't get done
Their case against Comey is increasingly shaky
🚨BREAKING: Federal prosecutors admitted Wednesday that the grand jury handling the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey never reviewed or voted on the final indictment used to charge him — a virtually unprecedented revelation that could topple the entire case.
In Stunning Admission, DOJ Says Grand Jury Never Saw Indictment Against Comey
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I remember when DOJ was a very different government entity.
But now...even the basics don't get done
Their case against Comey is increasingly shaky
But now...even the basics don't get done
Their case against Comey is increasingly shaky
This ICE agent used a chemical agent against a person who, it appears, merely pointed at him.
That potentially is assault.
Their conduct carries some immunity from prosecution. But at some point, local authorities need to test that protection as they see what ICE is doing in their communities
That potentially is assault.
Their conduct carries some immunity from prosecution. But at some point, local authorities need to test that protection as they see what ICE is doing in their communities
Unbelievable, ICE unloaded Pepper spray directly in the face of protesters yesterday in St. Paul MN -
November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This ICE agent used a chemical agent against a person who, it appears, merely pointed at him.
That potentially is assault.
Their conduct carries some immunity from prosecution. But at some point, local authorities need to test that protection as they see what ICE is doing in their communities
That potentially is assault.
Their conduct carries some immunity from prosecution. But at some point, local authorities need to test that protection as they see what ICE is doing in their communities
"Under orders" not to disclose that veteran prosecutors thought Comey shouldn't be indicted.
This is now internal cover-ups work as the country has seen before
This is now internal cover-ups work as the country has seen before
BREAKING: Prosecutors in the Comey case just told the judge that they’re under orders from the Deputy Attorney Generals’s office not to disclose whether career prosecutors wrote a memo recommending *against* indicting Comey prior to Halligan going to the grand jury.
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"Under orders" not to disclose that veteran prosecutors thought Comey shouldn't be indicted.
This is now internal cover-ups work as the country has seen before
This is now internal cover-ups work as the country has seen before
Easiest thing to do--extend the ACA subsidies so premiums don't soar
Instead, GOP looking to have people shop for their health care with HSA accounts
As noted, the US healthcare system is complex and not built for shopping for services
Last thing we need--people w/o effective, affordable coverage
Instead, GOP looking to have people shop for their health care with HSA accounts
As noted, the US healthcare system is complex and not built for shopping for services
Last thing we need--people w/o effective, affordable coverage
With less than six weeks before a key set of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies expire, congressional Republicans are scrambling to come up with a plan to address the pain of health care premiums skyrocketing for roughly 22 million Americans.
Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they are considering | CNN Politics
With less than six weeks before a key set of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies expire, congressional Republicans are scrambling to come up with a plan to address the pain of health care premiums s...
www.cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Easiest thing to do--extend the ACA subsidies so premiums don't soar
Instead, GOP looking to have people shop for their health care with HSA accounts
As noted, the US healthcare system is complex and not built for shopping for services
Last thing we need--people w/o effective, affordable coverage
Instead, GOP looking to have people shop for their health care with HSA accounts
As noted, the US healthcare system is complex and not built for shopping for services
Last thing we need--people w/o effective, affordable coverage
Haven't seen Tom Homan in a while..and Adams will not be the mayor in the 'near future'
So he will have to deal with Mamdani
So he will have to deal with Mamdani
Homan: "I plan on being in New York City in the near future. We're gonna do operations in New York City. Me and Mayor Adams at one point had an agreement to let ICE in to Rikers ... we are increasing the enforcement presence in New York City."
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Haven't seen Tom Homan in a while..and Adams will not be the mayor in the 'near future'
So he will have to deal with Mamdani
So he will have to deal with Mamdani
Thread:
About exceptions to the release of the Epstein Files that may dilute transparency.
Know what that means....
About exceptions to the release of the Epstein Files that may dilute transparency.
Know what that means....
It’s amazing that the House passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act. But even though the bill bans redactions for embarrassment or political reasons, it still includes several exceptions that could allow key names to be withheld:
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Thread:
About exceptions to the release of the Epstein Files that may dilute transparency.
Know what that means....
About exceptions to the release of the Epstein Files that may dilute transparency.
Know what that means....
Look at the turnout in Charlotte of people being trained to protect their neighbors and push back on Trump's aggressive anti immigration campaign
🧵 1/2 Charlotte is saying NO!Not my city!
Learning from L.A., Chicago & Siembra North Carolina, they’re ready to melt ICE!
Learning from L.A., Chicago & Siembra North Carolina, they’re ready to melt ICE!
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Look at the turnout in Charlotte of people being trained to protect their neighbors and push back on Trump's aggressive anti immigration campaign
The reporter has a name.
And it's not an offensive insult.
From a president.
And it's not an offensive insult.
From a president.
BLOOMBERG REPORTER: “If there’s nothing incriminating in the Epstein files why not…?”
TRUMP: “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” 😕
TRUMP: “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” 😕
November 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The reporter has a name.
And it's not an offensive insult.
From a president.
And it's not an offensive insult.
From a president.