Jim Whitney
@jimwhitney.bsky.social
Fan of our national parks, baseball, dogs, good journalism, West Coast IPAs. Father, husband, biker. Ex JEC, Dem politics. A bit uncertain about the future.
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NEW: Rep. Don Bacon tells @axios.com he was “so angry” last week about the Trump admin’s proposed Russia-Ukraine peace deal that he considered resigning in protest.
He ultimately decided against it, he says, but not before giving Mike Johnson an earful. www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
He ultimately decided against it, he says, but not before giving Mike Johnson an earful. www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
Scoop: GOP Rep. Don Bacon weighed resignation over Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Rep. Don Bacon said he was "so angry" at Trump's proposed Ukraine plan that he "thought about" resigning in protest.
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
NEW: Rep. Don Bacon tells @axios.com he was “so angry” last week about the Trump admin’s proposed Russia-Ukraine peace deal that he considered resigning in protest.
He ultimately decided against it, he says, but not before giving Mike Johnson an earful. www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
He ultimately decided against it, he says, but not before giving Mike Johnson an earful. www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
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Please watch this.
The Senate killed a bill to ban state regulation of AI by a vote of 99-1 this spring. Now the industry - eager to stay unregulated - and Trump are scheming to shove the provision in the national defense bill.
You need to know this, so you can help stop it.
The Senate killed a bill to ban state regulation of AI by a vote of 99-1 this spring. Now the industry - eager to stay unregulated - and Trump are scheming to shove the provision in the national defense bill.
You need to know this, so you can help stop it.
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Please watch this.
The Senate killed a bill to ban state regulation of AI by a vote of 99-1 this spring. Now the industry - eager to stay unregulated - and Trump are scheming to shove the provision in the national defense bill.
You need to know this, so you can help stop it.
The Senate killed a bill to ban state regulation of AI by a vote of 99-1 this spring. Now the industry - eager to stay unregulated - and Trump are scheming to shove the provision in the national defense bill.
You need to know this, so you can help stop it.
House of Cards?
Wall Street is straining to absorb a flood of new bonds from tech companies funding their artificial intelligence investments, adding to the recent pressure in markets.
Flood of AI Bonds Adds to Pressure on Markets
Prices of newly issued bonds have slid, adding to investors’ anxieties about stock valuations.
on.wsj.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
House of Cards?
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GOLDMAN has some tough words about the young college-grad unemployment rate rising to 8.5%. 👀
“.. A further deterioration in employment opportunities .. perhaps reflecting AI and other efficiency-enhancing measures .. could have a disproportionate negative impact on consumer spending ..”
“.. A further deterioration in employment opportunities .. perhaps reflecting AI and other efficiency-enhancing measures .. could have a disproportionate negative impact on consumer spending ..”
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
GOLDMAN has some tough words about the young college-grad unemployment rate rising to 8.5%. 👀
“.. A further deterioration in employment opportunities .. perhaps reflecting AI and other efficiency-enhancing measures .. could have a disproportionate negative impact on consumer spending ..”
“.. A further deterioration in employment opportunities .. perhaps reflecting AI and other efficiency-enhancing measures .. could have a disproportionate negative impact on consumer spending ..”
Would recommend along with Trier's 2021 The Worst Person in the World...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/m...
‘Sentimental Value’ Review: Joachim Trier’s Unhappy Household
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Would recommend along with Trier's 2021 The Worst Person in the World...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/m...
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Our latest polling sees Trump's approval and economic ratings dip to new lows this term
40% approve of his overall job handling
36% approve of handling of economy
32% say national economy is good
On overall job rating, strong disapproval is 2x strong approval
More: www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
40% approve of his overall job handling
36% approve of handling of economy
32% say national economy is good
On overall job rating, strong disapproval is 2x strong approval
More: www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
November 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Our latest polling sees Trump's approval and economic ratings dip to new lows this term
40% approve of his overall job handling
36% approve of handling of economy
32% say national economy is good
On overall job rating, strong disapproval is 2x strong approval
More: www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
40% approve of his overall job handling
36% approve of handling of economy
32% say national economy is good
On overall job rating, strong disapproval is 2x strong approval
More: www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
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Except, of course, it’s *not* all he can say.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Except, of course, it’s *not* all he can say.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
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Rubio told senators that the so-called Ukraine peace plan, which reads like a list of Russian demands. was actually given to the Trump team by Moscow, according to a Republican senator. Now Rubio's denying it and insisting it really is a US plan. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Rubio Insists U.S. Authored the Ukraine Peace Plan
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Rubio told senators that the so-called Ukraine peace plan, which reads like a list of Russian demands. was actually given to the Trump team by Moscow, according to a Republican senator. Now Rubio's denying it and insisting it really is a US plan. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
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What a headline:
US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan
(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan
(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
What a headline:
US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan
(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan
(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
This is interesting....
AOC is raising the most campaign money in the House ... and it ain't even close: www.fec.gov/data/raising...
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This is interesting....
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“When you are dying, at least in my limited experience, you start remembering everything.” Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, writes about receiving a terminal diagnosis. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/4SkkDI
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“When you are dying, at least in my limited experience, you start remembering everything.” Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, writes about receiving a terminal diagnosis. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/4SkkDI
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is resigning from Congress in January
November 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is resigning from Congress in January
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I really didn't think Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries could look more out of touch. Then the president just exchanged friendship bracelets with Zohran.
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I really didn't think Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries could look more out of touch. Then the president just exchanged friendship bracelets with Zohran.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social : A swastika is one of the clearest symbols of hatred in all of humanity… to remove that designation… indicates a possible collaboration with those very elements, which I think is genuinely frightening to any American.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social : A swastika is one of the clearest symbols of hatred in all of humanity… to remove that designation… indicates a possible collaboration with those very elements, which I think is genuinely frightening to any American.
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Nov 20 poll of 5,076 U.S. adults (+/-2.1 points)
% who think Donald Trump calls for violence against his political enemies [often or sometimes | rarely or never]
U.S. adults 52% | 35%
Democrats 86% | 7%
Independents 55% | 26%
Republicans 19% | 71%
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
% who think Donald Trump calls for violence against his political enemies [often or sometimes | rarely or never]
U.S. adults 52% | 35%
Democrats 86% | 7%
Independents 55% | 26%
Republicans 19% | 71%
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Nov 20 poll of 5,076 U.S. adults (+/-2.1 points)
% who think Donald Trump calls for violence against his political enemies [often or sometimes | rarely or never]
U.S. adults 52% | 35%
Democrats 86% | 7%
Independents 55% | 26%
Republicans 19% | 71%
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
% who think Donald Trump calls for violence against his political enemies [often or sometimes | rarely or never]
U.S. adults 52% | 35%
Democrats 86% | 7%
Independents 55% | 26%
Republicans 19% | 71%
today.yougov.com/topics/polit...
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Trump calls Democrats 'traitors' for urging military to 'refuse illegal orders'
Trump calls Democrats 'traitors' for urging military to 'refuse illegal orders'
The president's remarks were in reaction to a joint video released by six Democratic lawmakers in which they urged military and intelligence personnel to "refuse illegal orders."
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Trump calls Democrats 'traitors' for urging military to 'refuse illegal orders'
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Today, after the Coast Guard lifted a ban on swastikas and nooses as symbols of hate, and after President Trump called for the execution of members of Congress, it is time for every American to decide. Who will you be?
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Today, after the Coast Guard lifted a ban on swastikas and nooses as symbols of hate, and after President Trump called for the execution of members of Congress, it is time for every American to decide. Who will you be?
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
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Judge Ellis says all these errors, no matter how minor, add up. "[A]t some point, it becomes difficult, if not impossible, to believe almost anything that [DHS] represent[s]."
E.g., a top officer testified protestors had shields with nails in them; there were no nails and mostly it was carboard.
E.g., a top officer testified protestors had shields with nails in them; there were no nails and mostly it was carboard.
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Judge Ellis says all these errors, no matter how minor, add up. "[A]t some point, it becomes difficult, if not impossible, to believe almost anything that [DHS] represent[s]."
E.g., a top officer testified protestors had shields with nails in them; there were no nails and mostly it was carboard.
E.g., a top officer testified protestors had shields with nails in them; there were no nails and mostly it was carboard.
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Texas Dems have the rare chance to take advantage of a potentially damaged GOP nominee next year and flip a Senate seat blue for the first time in nearly four decades.
Read this analysis from @jessicataylor.bsky.social:
Read this analysis from @jessicataylor.bsky.social:
The Potential Senate Paths for a Trio of Texas Democrats
Texas Democrats have the rare chance to take advantage of a potentially damaged GOP nominee next year and flip a Senate seat blue for the first time in nearly four decades.But Democrats could whiff on...
www.cookpolitical.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Texas Dems have the rare chance to take advantage of a potentially damaged GOP nominee next year and flip a Senate seat blue for the first time in nearly four decades.
Read this analysis from @jessicataylor.bsky.social:
Read this analysis from @jessicataylor.bsky.social:
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These same folks extremely committed to fighting antisemitism in universities
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM
These same folks extremely committed to fighting antisemitism in universities