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Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
When the Associated Press loses this case and are barred by the Trump regime from White House events, press briefings etc, the response needs to be unified from all major news orgs. They all need to stop covering Trump. Starve him of the attention he so badly craves.
thehill.com/homenews/562...
thehill.com/homenews/562...
thehill.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
When the Associated Press loses this case and are barred by the Trump regime from White House events, press briefings etc, the response needs to be unified from all major news orgs. They all need to stop covering Trump. Starve him of the attention he so badly craves.
thehill.com/homenews/562...
thehill.com/homenews/562...
Good thing the Democrats caved and ended the shut down on a promise to negotiate the extension of ACA subsidies.
How's that working out for ya?
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-r...
How's that working out for ya?
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-r...
Johnson told White House that Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies, sources say
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered the message in a phone call with the White House.
www.cbsnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Good thing the Democrats caved and ended the shut down on a promise to negotiate the extension of ACA subsidies.
How's that working out for ya?
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-r...
How's that working out for ya?
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-r...
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Waters: This is an important press conference that is being held to let you know what we're all doing: resisting this lowdown dirty no good filthy president
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Waters: This is an important press conference that is being held to let you know what we're all doing: resisting this lowdown dirty no good filthy president
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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Trump appears to blurt out secret plan, not knowing it's already a bust
YouTube video by MS NOW
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November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Hegseth claims supporting the annual Scouting Jamboree would be "detrimental to national security."
Drafts of a report to Congress obtained by NPR show Hegseth accusing Scouting America of fostering "gender confusion."
Hegseth is a small, insecure snowflake.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
Drafts of a report to Congress obtained by NPR show Hegseth accusing Scouting America of fostering "gender confusion."
Hegseth is a small, insecure snowflake.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hegseth claims supporting the annual Scouting Jamboree would be "detrimental to national security."
Drafts of a report to Congress obtained by NPR show Hegseth accusing Scouting America of fostering "gender confusion."
Hegseth is a small, insecure snowflake.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
Drafts of a report to Congress obtained by NPR show Hegseth accusing Scouting America of fostering "gender confusion."
Hegseth is a small, insecure snowflake.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
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Mark my words, teaching will be next.
The regime is targeting loans for traditionally female occupations.
The regime is targeting loans for traditionally female occupations.
I realized it was only a matter of time for other professions once I heard the professional, moral, intellectual & ethical requirements to be POTUS were completely eliminated. 🤷🏻♀️
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Mark my words, teaching will be next.
The regime is targeting loans for traditionally female occupations.
The regime is targeting loans for traditionally female occupations.
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Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that Democratic lawmakers in Congress should be arrested, put on trial, and potentially executed for acts of “sedition.”
Republicans shrugged in response.
Republicans shrugged in response.
Republicans Shrug in Response to Trump's Suggestion Dems Be Put to Death
Republican lawmakers downplayed Trump's suggestion that Democratic lawmakers calling on members of the military to refuse unlawful orders be executed.
rollingstone.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that Democratic lawmakers in Congress should be arrested, put on trial, and potentially executed for acts of “sedition.”
Republicans shrugged in response.
Republicans shrugged in response.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
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This is a thread detailing a series of incidents where federal Judge Ellis rules that Gregory Bovino and his agents lied or misrepresented what was happening on the streets of Chicago. In this one, she says body cam footage suggests they brake checked to cause accidents
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This is a thread detailing a series of incidents where federal Judge Ellis rules that Gregory Bovino and his agents lied or misrepresented what was happening on the streets of Chicago. In this one, she says body cam footage suggests they brake checked to cause accidents
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Just to review, in the last week the President of the United States:
- Refused to condemn the rise of Neo-Nazis in his party
- Tried to block the release of further evidence he sexually abused children
- Encouraged the execution of Congressional Democrats
Those are just factual statements.
- Refused to condemn the rise of Neo-Nazis in his party
- Tried to block the release of further evidence he sexually abused children
- Encouraged the execution of Congressional Democrats
Those are just factual statements.
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Just to review, in the last week the President of the United States:
- Refused to condemn the rise of Neo-Nazis in his party
- Tried to block the release of further evidence he sexually abused children
- Encouraged the execution of Congressional Democrats
Those are just factual statements.
- Refused to condemn the rise of Neo-Nazis in his party
- Tried to block the release of further evidence he sexually abused children
- Encouraged the execution of Congressional Democrats
Those are just factual statements.
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Autocracy 101.
Totally normal for the father of an executive, putatively unconnected with their company, to hold talks with a presidential administration about which journalists they'd fire if that company successfully takes over a third company. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
Exclusive: Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros Discovery
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Autocracy 101.
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Trump is calling for the six Democratic lawmakers who urged the military not to follow any illegal orders to be arrested, and he’s reposting replies saying they should be hanged and calling them terrorists.
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Trump is calling for the six Democratic lawmakers who urged the military not to follow any illegal orders to be arrested, and he’s reposting replies saying they should be hanged and calling them terrorists.
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RFK Jr.: ‘The President Having Sex With Children Is Fine From A Purely Nutritional Standpoint’
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
RFK Jr.: ‘The President Having Sex With Children Is Fine From A Purely Nutritional Standpoint’
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Does he even own a suit?
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Does he even own a suit?
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THIS IS WHAT HE IS HIDING.
Report: Trump hosted cocaine-fueled parties with underage girls
Sources who attended shindigs say Republican nominee 'was getting laid like crazy' at Plaza Hotel soirees that included models as young as 15 hoping to advance their careers
www.timesofisrael.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
THIS IS WHAT HE IS HIDING.
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ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Minnesota for soliciting sex from a minor
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Minnesota for soliciting sex from a minor
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November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Yesterday, a Republican tried to give me holy water and Trump perfume because I’m “demonic.”
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Yesterday, a Republican tried to give me holy water and Trump perfume because I’m “demonic.”
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
The Epstein questions are getting to him. Here, he tells a female reporter "Quiet piggy" as she's asking an Epstein related question.
youtube.com/shorts/i65nc...
youtube.com/shorts/i65nc...
#Trump tells female reporter: “Quiet, piggy.”
YouTube video by ONEST
youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Epstein questions are getting to him. Here, he tells a female reporter "Quiet piggy" as she's asking an Epstein related question.
youtube.com/shorts/i65nc...
youtube.com/shorts/i65nc...
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Powerful.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Powerful.