Mark Bardell
@markbardell.bsky.social
Chicago burbs. Independent thought, politics & life. Twin, PMP, introvert, AWMM marathons, scuba, hiking, travel, moderation, scotch. Searching for an elusive peace of mind.
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Khanna: Congress is talking about possible impeachment. They're talking about inherent contempt for the attorney general or deputy attorney general—any justice department official who has obstructed justice could face prosecution in this administration or a future administration.
December 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Khanna: Congress is talking about possible impeachment. They're talking about inherent contempt for the attorney general or deputy attorney general—any justice department official who has obstructed justice could face prosecution in this administration or a future administration.
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WATCH-- Former AG Eric Holder says Congress should consider impeachment for the DOJ officials responsible for holding back the Epstein files: “That's a nuclear option that Congress has.”
December 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
WATCH-- Former AG Eric Holder says Congress should consider impeachment for the DOJ officials responsible for holding back the Epstein files: “That's a nuclear option that Congress has.”
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DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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TRANSLATION:
Putin to the West:
Give in to all my demands or I will threaten to do what I plan to do anyway: continue to wage war on Ukraine and (eventually) the rest of Europe.
Putin to the West:
Give in to all my demands or I will threaten to do what I plan to do anyway: continue to wage war on Ukraine and (eventually) the rest of Europe.
December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
TRANSLATION:
Putin to the West:
Give in to all my demands or I will threaten to do what I plan to do anyway: continue to wage war on Ukraine and (eventually) the rest of Europe.
Putin to the West:
Give in to all my demands or I will threaten to do what I plan to do anyway: continue to wage war on Ukraine and (eventually) the rest of Europe.
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RO KHANNA - “Let me be very clear, we need a full release. Anyone who tampers [with] documents, or conceals documents, or engages in excessive redaction will be prosecuted because of obstruction of justice.
www.thedailybeast.com/pam-bondi-ge...
www.thedailybeast.com/pam-bondi-ge...
Pam Bondi Gets Jail Time Warning Over Epstein Files Cover-Up
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna threatened the attorney general directly.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
RO KHANNA - “Let me be very clear, we need a full release. Anyone who tampers [with] documents, or conceals documents, or engages in excessive redaction will be prosecuted because of obstruction of justice.
www.thedailybeast.com/pam-bondi-ge...
www.thedailybeast.com/pam-bondi-ge...
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Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
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Schiff: "I think we ought to bring Pam Bondi before the Senate Judiciary Committee demand answers as to why the DOJ has violated the law."
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Schiff: "I think we ought to bring Pam Bondi before the Senate Judiciary Committee demand answers as to why the DOJ has violated the law."
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“In the end,” Trump stated, “govt either serves the productive, patriotic, hardworking American citizen, or it serves those who break the laws, cheat the system and seek power and profit at the expense of our nation.”
If that isn’t a self-own, I don’t know what is. open.substack.com/pub/america/...
If that isn’t a self-own, I don’t know what is. open.substack.com/pub/america/...
Donald Trump In Panic Mode
In Trump's shouty, hepped-up "presidential" address, we saw a desperate and delusional man. Public pressure can make him weaker.
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“In the end,” Trump stated, “govt either serves the productive, patriotic, hardworking American citizen, or it serves those who break the laws, cheat the system and seek power and profit at the expense of our nation.”
If that isn’t a self-own, I don’t know what is. open.substack.com/pub/america/...
If that isn’t a self-own, I don’t know what is. open.substack.com/pub/america/...
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The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
December 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
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It IS our war. We made a deal with Ukraine that if they gave up their nukes, we’d protect them from Russia.
Rubio on Russia-Ukraine: "It's not our war. It's a war on another continent."
December 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It IS our war. We made a deal with Ukraine that if they gave up their nukes, we’d protect them from Russia.
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BREAKING:
The Justice Department has released *some* of the Epstein files.
All of the files will not be released today, in violation of the law.
www.justice.gov/epstein
The Justice Department has released *some* of the Epstein files.
All of the files will not be released today, in violation of the law.
www.justice.gov/epstein
Department of Justice | Homepage | United States Department of Justice
www.justice.gov
December 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
BREAKING:
The Justice Department has released *some* of the Epstein files.
All of the files will not be released today, in violation of the law.
www.justice.gov/epstein
The Justice Department has released *some* of the Epstein files.
All of the files will not be released today, in violation of the law.
www.justice.gov/epstein
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Zelensky imo being very blunt and and honest about Trump’s future. It’s good to see.
December 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Zelensky imo being very blunt and and honest about Trump’s future. It’s good to see.
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Funny, because Orbán will see that the idea is actually not dead.
Russia’s constant escalations will likely force Europe to use the assets.
The war is far from over, and Orbán has done everything he could to ensure it doesn’t end by helping the aggressor
Russia’s constant escalations will likely force Europe to use the assets.
The war is far from over, and Orbán has done everything he could to ensure it doesn’t end by helping the aggressor
December 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Funny, because Orbán will see that the idea is actually not dead.
Russia’s constant escalations will likely force Europe to use the assets.
The war is far from over, and Orbán has done everything he could to ensure it doesn’t end by helping the aggressor
Russia’s constant escalations will likely force Europe to use the assets.
The war is far from over, and Orbán has done everything he could to ensure it doesn’t end by helping the aggressor
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I’m old enough to remember when Mitt Romney said the problem was that 47% of America didn’t pay taxes and wanted to be freeloaders. But I welcome him to the resistance.
Mitt Romney is in the New York Times saying we should tax the rich.
December 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I’m old enough to remember when Mitt Romney said the problem was that 47% of America didn’t pay taxes and wanted to be freeloaders. But I welcome him to the resistance.
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BREAKING: Elise Stefanik DROPS OUT of race for New York Governor and will NOT be seeking reelection in Congress
December 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
BREAKING: Elise Stefanik DROPS OUT of race for New York Governor and will NOT be seeking reelection in Congress
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Let's have one of those shadow hearings.
Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
Jack Smith says Americans should 'hear the fact' of Trump probes, wants deposition tapes released
Jack Smith wants the American public to “hear the facts” about his two criminal cases against Trump, asking Trump ally Jim Jordan to release video of his eight-
www.nbcnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Let's have one of those shadow hearings.
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Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
Jack Smith says Americans should 'hear the fact' of Trump probes, wants deposition tapes released
Jack Smith wants the American public to “hear the facts” about his two criminal cases against Trump, asking Trump ally Jim Jordan to release video of his eight-
www.nbcnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
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WaPo brings a much-needed focus on the people revictimized by Trump's pardons.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
WaPo brings a much-needed focus on the people revictimized by Trump's pardons.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act clearly states that the Attorney General "shall make publicly available all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials."
Not some, but ALL.
Not some, but ALL.
December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act clearly states that the Attorney General "shall make publicly available all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials."
Not some, but ALL.
Not some, but ALL.
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🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice will fail to publicly release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a Friday deadline, violating a new federal law explicitly mandating that the trove of documents be turned over for public scrutiny. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Chickens Out on Epstein Files Release in Violation of New Law
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice will fail to publicly release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a Friday deadline, violating a new federal law explicitly mandating that the trove of documents be turned over for public scrutiny. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Maria Shriver, niece of JFK:
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
December 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Maria Shriver, niece of JFK:
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
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Man is entirely unhinged. Nevertheless, politicians, former presidents, media, and anyone of influence remain silent on a grave issue merely regarded as eccentric conduct. This is not simply an idiosyncrasy, and the assertions made by Vought and Miller are profoundly unsettling.
December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Man is entirely unhinged. Nevertheless, politicians, former presidents, media, and anyone of influence remain silent on a grave issue merely regarded as eccentric conduct. This is not simply an idiosyncrasy, and the assertions made by Vought and Miller are profoundly unsettling.
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If your house of worship is silent about the cruelty and the attacks on your neighbors by ICE, you’re at the wrong church, mosque, synagogue, temple, or gurdwara.
Powerful ad by Interfaith Alliance — a plea for humanity.
Powerful ad by Interfaith Alliance — a plea for humanity.
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
If your house of worship is silent about the cruelty and the attacks on your neighbors by ICE, you’re at the wrong church, mosque, synagogue, temple, or gurdwara.
Powerful ad by Interfaith Alliance — a plea for humanity.
Powerful ad by Interfaith Alliance — a plea for humanity.
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ISW:
Dec 18
Kremlin denies trouble in
Kupiansk even Russian milbloggers say otherwise.
Russian officials are downplaying battlefield losses, yet even pro Russian voices admit things are unraveling in eastern Kharkiv.
Dec 18
Kremlin denies trouble in
Kupiansk even Russian milbloggers say otherwise.
Russian officials are downplaying battlefield losses, yet even pro Russian voices admit things are unraveling in eastern Kharkiv.
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
ISW:
Dec 18
Kremlin denies trouble in
Kupiansk even Russian milbloggers say otherwise.
Russian officials are downplaying battlefield losses, yet even pro Russian voices admit things are unraveling in eastern Kharkiv.
Dec 18
Kremlin denies trouble in
Kupiansk even Russian milbloggers say otherwise.
Russian officials are downplaying battlefield losses, yet even pro Russian voices admit things are unraveling in eastern Kharkiv.