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AP: One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet. And a fourth was a down-on-his-luck bus driver.
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet.
apnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
AP: One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet. And a fourth was a down-on-his-luck bus driver.
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Katy Perry officially debuted her romance with Justin Trudeau on social media as she shared glimpses of the pair's recent travels to Japan, where she performed as part of her Lifetimes Tour.
Katy Perry Hard Launches Justin Trudeau Romance During Japan Trip
Katy Perry officially debuted her romance with Justin Trudeau on social media as she shared glimpses of the pair's recent travels to Japan, where she performed as part of her Lifetimes Tour.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Katy Perry officially debuted her romance with Justin Trudeau on social media as she shared glimpses of the pair's recent travels to Japan, where she performed as part of her Lifetimes Tour.
As one senior administration official summed it up: “Rough week for Pete.”
Pete Hegseth Is Seriously Testing Trump’s ‘No Scalps’ Rule
Lawmakers are finally waking up to the problems the defense secretary has created.
www.theatlantic.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As one senior administration official summed it up: “Rough week for Pete.”
Billboard: Kylie is three decades-and-counting into her stellar career, and there’s a sense that she’s not yet hit her peak.
Kylie Minogue Jingles Into Christmas With ‘Fully Wrapped’ Collection, Including New Music
'Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)' includes the new yuletide tunes “Hot In December,” “This Time Of Year,” “Office Party” and “XMAS."
www.billboard.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Billboard: Kylie is three decades-and-counting into her stellar career, and there’s a sense that she’s not yet hit her peak.
The U.S. has long handled the problem of maritime drug smuggling by using the Coast Guard to intercept boats and to arrest people. That echoes how it works on land: Police who believe people are dealing drugs arrest them, and if they are convicted, they serve time in prison. They are not executed.
Second Strike Scrutiny Obscures Larger Question About Trump’s Boat Attacks www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
Second Strike Scrutiny Obscures Larger Question About Trump’s Boat Attacks
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The U.S. has long handled the problem of maritime drug smuggling by using the Coast Guard to intercept boats and to arrest people. That echoes how it works on land: Police who believe people are dealing drugs arrest them, and if they are convicted, they serve time in prison. They are not executed.
Second Strike Scrutiny Obscures Larger Question About Trump’s Boat Attacks www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
Second Strike Scrutiny Obscures Larger Question About Trump’s Boat Attacks
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Second Strike Scrutiny Obscures Larger Question About Trump’s Boat Attacks www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
Five officials told investigators that Hegseth had participated in “multiple additional Signal group chats,” but the inspector general could not verify their existence or content without access to the secretary’s personal phone.
By comparing Central Command emails and Hegseth’s Signal messages, investigators determined that he had transmitted details about “the means and timing of strikes, aircraft type, and weapon systems employed,” including a message stating, “THIS IS WHEN THE FIRST BOMBS WILL DEFINITELY DROP.”
4 key takeaways from the inspector general’s Signalgate report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth transmitted secret military information in a group chat on his personal phone and declined to cooperate with investigators, according to an inspector general report.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Five officials told investigators that Hegseth had participated in “multiple additional Signal group chats,” but the inspector general could not verify their existence or content without access to the secretary’s personal phone.
By comparing Central Command emails and Hegseth’s Signal messages, investigators determined that he had transmitted details about “the means and timing of strikes, aircraft type, and weapon systems employed,” including a message stating, “THIS IS WHEN THE FIRST BOMBS WILL DEFINITELY DROP.”
4 key takeaways from the inspector general’s Signalgate report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth transmitted secret military information in a group chat on his personal phone and declined to cooperate with investigators, according to an inspector general report.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
By comparing Central Command emails and Hegseth’s Signal messages, investigators determined that he had transmitted details about “the means and timing of strikes, aircraft type, and weapon systems employed,” including a message stating, “THIS IS WHEN THE FIRST BOMBS WILL DEFINITELY DROP.”
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4 key takeaways from the inspector general’s Signalgate report by @julesjester.bsky.social
(TL;DR: Not quite an "exoneration"...)
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(TL;DR: Not quite an "exoneration"...)
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4 key takeaways from the inspector general’s Signalgate report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth transmitted secret military information in a group chat on his personal phone and declined to cooperate with investigators, according to an inspector general report.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
4 key takeaways from the inspector general’s Signalgate report by @julesjester.bsky.social
(TL;DR: Not quite an "exoneration"...)
www.ms.now/news/4-key-t...
(TL;DR: Not quite an "exoneration"...)
www.ms.now/news/4-key-t...
Several congressional officials said lawmakers had asked to review logs related to the operation, along with written documentation like Mr. Hegseth’s “execute order” and the rules of engagement.
NYT: The details of the contingency planning could raise more questions about who was responsible for the 2nd strike — the commander who ordered it or the defense secretary who approved the overall operation. Many critics, including some lawmakers, have said the follow-up attack could be a war crime
U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Several congressional officials said lawmakers had asked to review logs related to the operation, along with written documentation like Mr. Hegseth’s “execute order” and the rules of engagement.
NYT: The details of the contingency planning could raise more questions about who was responsible for the 2nd strike — the commander who ordered it or the defense secretary who approved the overall operation. Many critics, including some lawmakers, have said the follow-up attack could be a war crime
U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:19 AM
NYT: The details of the contingency planning could raise more questions about who was responsible for the 2nd strike — the commander who ordered it or the defense secretary who approved the overall operation. Many critics, including some lawmakers, have said the follow-up attack could be a war crime
Roger Keller, a federal assistant U.S. attorney normally based in Missouri, is expected to present information before a grand jury regarding the allegations against James.
Prosecutors expected to seek re-indictment of Letitia James this week
After Lindsey Halligan found unlawfully appointed, Trump's DOJ expected to seek re-indictment of Letitia James, with Comey's fate uncertain.
www.ms.now
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Roger Keller, a federal assistant U.S. attorney normally based in Missouri, is expected to present information before a grand jury regarding the allegations against James.
WSJ: “You’re either on the team or you’re not,” Hegseth told Holsey, according to notes from a participant. “When you get an order, you move out fast and don’t ask questions.”
Exclusive | Hegseth Asked Top Admiral to Resign After Months of Discord
The relationship between the Pentagon chief and military leader had been rocky since Trump’s inauguration.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
WSJ: “You’re either on the team or you’re not,” Hegseth told Holsey, according to notes from a participant. “When you get an order, you move out fast and don’t ask questions.”
The problem Admiral Bradley now faces was almost inevitable, Pentagon officials said, as the military tries to apply the rules of engagement it used in battling Al Qaeda and the Islamic State in Mr. Trump’s battle against “narco-terrorists.”
NYT: The public comments of the president, Mr. Hegseth and Ms. Leavitt all leave Admiral Bradley exposed.
After Decades in Combat, a SEAL Suddenly Comes Under Scrutiny
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The problem Admiral Bradley now faces was almost inevitable, Pentagon officials said, as the military tries to apply the rules of engagement it used in battling Al Qaeda and the Islamic State in Mr. Trump’s battle against “narco-terrorists.”
NYT: The public comments of the president, Mr. Hegseth and Ms. Leavitt all leave Admiral Bradley exposed.
After Decades in Combat, a SEAL Suddenly Comes Under Scrutiny
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NYT: The public comments of the president, Mr. Hegseth and Ms. Leavitt all leave Admiral Bradley exposed.
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“Fog of government propaganda”: @raskin.house.gov slams Hegseth’s justification for boat strikes under the guise of “fog of war,” which refers to the uncertainty and confusion soldiers encounter during military combat.
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
“Fog of government propaganda”: @raskin.house.gov slams Hegseth’s justification for boat strikes under the guise of “fog of war,” which refers to the uncertainty and confusion soldiers encounter during military combat.
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. @raskin.house.gov joins The Weeknight to react to Donald Trump's Justice Department considering additional indictments against Fmr. FBI Dir. James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James — the DOJ's latest attempt at retribution against the President's perceived enemies.
December 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
. @raskin.house.gov joins The Weeknight to react to Donald Trump's Justice Department considering additional indictments against Fmr. FBI Dir. James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James — the DOJ's latest attempt at retribution against the President's perceived enemies.
WAPO: “This is ‘protect Pete’ bulls---,” one military official, who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal conversations, told The Post.
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
WAPO: “This is ‘protect Pete’ bulls---,” one military official, who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal conversations, told The Post.
“This video is evil and disgusting,” the “Manchild” singer replied on the social media site. “Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
Sabrina Carpenter tells White House not to use her music for its ‘inhumane agenda’
The White House was quick to turn around and attack and disparage the “Espresso” singer.
www.ms.now
December 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“This video is evil and disgusting,” the “Manchild” singer replied on the social media site. “Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
“Pete’s doing a great job,” Trump said.
Trump backs Hegseth as strike fallout grows
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is doing a “great job” despite growing outcry over a missile strike aimed at two shipwrecked survivors of an initial drone attac...
www.ms.now
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
“Pete’s doing a great job,” Trump said.
Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison in a New York federal courtroom for taking bribes from drug traffickers so they could safely move some 400 tons (360 metric tons) of cocaine north through Honduras to the United States.
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon
The wife of former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández says he has been released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump. The U.S.
apnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison in a New York federal courtroom for taking bribes from drug traffickers so they could safely move some 400 tons (360 metric tons) of cocaine north through Honduras to the United States.
WAPO: Raskin’s resolution is widely seen as legally toothless because the Constitution grants Trump broad pardon powers that cannot be curbed by Congress...
A top House Democrat pushes to oppose Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) introduced a symbolic measure to put House members on the record opposing a pardon for Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
WAPO: Raskin’s resolution is widely seen as legally toothless because the Constitution grants Trump broad pardon powers that cannot be curbed by Congress...
The Guardian: Both Patel and Bongino face criticism for what multiple sources describe as an excessive focus on social media. FBI employees reported hearing more about the bureau’s mission from leadership’s social media posts than through official internal channels.
FBI under Kash Patel has become ‘internally paralyzed by fear’, new report reveals
Leaked assessment based on confidential accounts from 24 FBI sources describes organization as a ‘rudderless ship’
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Guardian: Both Patel and Bongino face criticism for what multiple sources describe as an excessive focus on social media. FBI employees reported hearing more about the bureau’s mission from leadership’s social media posts than through official internal channels.
I had no idea that Franklin was Canadian!!! 🐢🇨🇦
December 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I had no idea that Franklin was Canadian!!! 🐢🇨🇦