Jeff Kumpula
@midwestfinn.bsky.social
🇫🇮 🇺🇸 Vote as if your democracy needs you & persist in the things that matter. Capitalism & democracy both require vigilance & occasional course correction.
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Is it Nov2026 yet? #NoKings
Proudly #Antifa as my WWII father was.
No DMs pls
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Is it Nov2026 yet? #NoKings
Proudly #Antifa as my WWII father was.
No DMs pls
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Jeff Kumpula
@midwestfinn.bsky.social
· Aug 26
Changes in political discourse. Weaponization of government. Overton window. Norms. Kleptocracy. Emoluments. Kakistocracy. DOGE. Rule of law. Accountability. Felon in WH. Hypocrisy. Hyperbole. Deny, Distract. Disinformation. Big Beautiful Bill. Judicial and legislative impotence. Class warfare…..
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Crypto got everything it wanted. Now it’s sinking
economist.com/finance-and-...
economist.com/finance-and-...
Crypto got everything it wanted. Now it’s sinking
The slump could spread across financial markets
economist.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Unemployment rises; Fed holds; fireworks. #econsky
JPM: “.. the unemployment rate ticked up for a fifth consecutive month to 4.4% .. With the details of today’s report likely to generate vigorous debate at the Dec meeting, there are likely to be multiple dissents no matter the outcome. We now anticipate the FOMC remaining on hold in December ..”
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Unemployment rises; Fed holds; fireworks. #econsky
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Trump attack dog in grand jury's crosshairs in probe of revenge prosecutions: MS NOW
Trump attack dog in grand jury's crosshairs in probe of revenge prosecutions: MS NOW
Donald Trump’s Federal Housing Administration Director Bill Pulte, known as an attack dog for the president, and Department of Justice official Ed Martin are at the center of a Maryland grand jury investigation for hires that were made to pursue investigations aimed at President Donald Trump’s criti...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Trump attack dog in grand jury's crosshairs in probe of revenge prosecutions: MS NOW
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The growing dangers posed by reckless fiscal policy and compromised monetary policy are raising the odds of a bond-market crisis in the coming year which could tighten global financial conditions and create a seismic event
Expect mediocre growth and, in America, too much inflation in the year ahead
Will the world economy’s resilience continue in 2026? Expect mediocre growth and, in America, too much inflation
econ.st
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The growing dangers posed by reckless fiscal policy and compromised monetary policy are raising the odds of a bond-market crisis in the coming year which could tighten global financial conditions and create a seismic event
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The 28-point plan, drawn up by officials in Russia and Steve Witkoff, the US envoy, would force the country to cede land to Moscow and has been widely criticised
Ukraine peace plan: how seriously should we take the proposed deal?
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The 28-point plan, drawn up by officials in Russia and Steve Witkoff, the US envoy, would force the country to cede land to Moscow and has been widely criticised
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President Donald Trump's demand for certain Democratic members of Congress to be executed earned a stern rebuke on Thursday from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) , reported the Huffington Post's Igor Bobic.
'Kids are watching': Trump scolded by GOP senator for firing off death threats
President Donald Trump's demand for certain Democratic members of Congress to be executed earned a stern rebuke on Thursday from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), reported the Huffington Post's Igor Bobic.“Words carry a lot of weight," said Tillis. "Kids are watching and the president of the United States sh...
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
President Donald Trump's demand for certain Democratic members of Congress to be executed earned a stern rebuke on Thursday from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) , reported the Huffington Post's Igor Bobic.
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A US plan backed by President Donald Trump to end Russia's war in Ukraine is "good" for both sides, the White House said Thursday, rejecting concerns that it echoes many of Moscow's demands.
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US peace plan requiring Ukraine to give up Donbas region described as 'good' by White House
A draft of the plan limits the Ukrainian army to 600,000 personnel and stations European fighter jets in Poland.
jrnl.ie
November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
A US plan backed by President Donald Trump to end Russia's war in Ukraine is "good" for both sides, the White House said Thursday, rejecting concerns that it echoes many of Moscow's demands.
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A former congressional staffer for Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew has been charged for allegedly staging her own assault, the Justice Department said today.
Ex-Hill staffer accused of staging "Trump whore" attack on herself
Van Drew's office said it was "deeply saddened" by the news.
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A former congressional staffer for Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew has been charged for allegedly staging her own assault, the Justice Department said today.
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Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire’s start
Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire’s start
The renewed escalation came after Israel said that its soldiers had come under fire in Khan Younis on Wednesday. In a statement, Hamas denied firing toward Israeli troops.
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire’s start
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Zelenskyy confirms that he discussed the US-backed plan with US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy ready to work on US-backed plan to end Russia-Ukraine war
Zelenskyy confirms that he discussed the US-backed plan with US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Zelenskyy confirms that he discussed the US-backed plan with US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv.
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“What did the president know, and how old was she when he knew her?"
November 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“What did the president know, and how old was she when he knew her?"
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tl;dr:
The United States
House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution effectively declaring Senator Lindsey Graham to be a ridiculous twit
The United States
House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution effectively declaring Senator Lindsey Graham to be a ridiculous twit
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
tl;dr:
The United States
House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution effectively declaring Senator Lindsey Graham to be a ridiculous twit
The United States
House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution effectively declaring Senator Lindsey Graham to be a ridiculous twit
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“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
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A new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by the Trump administration could envision the country ceding the eastern Donbas region and limiting the size of its military in exchange for security guarantees from the United States, according to a Western official familiar with the ideas under discussion.
New Trump peace proposal for Ukraine could require land concessions and military reduction, source says | CNN Politics
A new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by the Trump administration could envision the country ceding the eastern Donbas region and limiting the size of its military in exchange for security guarante...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by the Trump administration could envision the country ceding the eastern Donbas region and limiting the size of its military in exchange for security guarantees from the United States, according to a Western official familiar with the ideas under discussion.
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This is wild!
He signed this!
For submission to a federal court!
And it was, in fact, submitted to that court!
He signed this!
For submission to a federal court!
And it was, in fact, submitted to that court!
ABC News: "After not being able to answer several questions from Abrego Garcia's attorneys, [ICE's John] Cantu said he received 'verbiage' for his declaration from a State Department attorney."
ICE official struggles to answer questions about Abrego Garcia's potential deportation
A top ICE official struggled to answer questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia during an evidentiary hearing about the Salvadoran native's potential deportation.
abcnews.go.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This is wild!
He signed this!
For submission to a federal court!
And it was, in fact, submitted to that court!
He signed this!
For submission to a federal court!
And it was, in fact, submitted to that court!
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Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits from senators https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/graham-blocks-house-passed-bill-205102349.html
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits from senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
www.yahoo.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits from senators https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/graham-blocks-house-passed-bill-205102349.html
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Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, don't you think?
A week before he voted to cut Medicaid, Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan dumped up to $130,000 worth of stock in four companies that manage nearly half of all Medicaid enrollees in the country.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Rep. Rob Bresnahan sold stock in several Medicaid providers before voting for cuts
The Pennsylvania Republican is one of several members who have come under scrutiny for stock trading as Congress eyes a potential ban.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, don't you think?
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EXCLUSIVE: The organizing committee for the upcoming LA Olympics is hiring a bench of Trump allies to serve on its board..
The 2028 Olympics goes MAGA
It’s not the only sports body that has bent toward Trump as it prepares to put on a major event during Trump’s second term.
www.politico.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
EXCLUSIVE: The organizing committee for the upcoming LA Olympics is hiring a bench of Trump allies to serve on its board..
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Verizon to cut 13,000 non-union jobs
www.upi.com
Verizon to cut 13,000 non-union jobs - UPI.com
twp.ai
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Verizon to cut 13,000 non-union jobs
He’s got much more money than most voters. Let him fund his choices.
Trump just sent out a Thanksgiving fundraising email asking people to send him money so he can fight an alleged attempt by Democrats to impeach him: “I need YOU to be extra generous during the holidays!” meidasnews.com/news/trump-w...
meidasnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
He’s got much more money than most voters. Let him fund his choices.
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If you believe Trump is sane, then Congress has the power to impeach.
If you believe he's not sane, then we have the 25th Amendment.
Either way - people in Congress and the Cabinet swore an oath. It's time to uphold it.
If you believe he's not sane, then we have the 25th Amendment.
Either way - people in Congress and the Cabinet swore an oath. It's time to uphold it.
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you believe Trump is sane, then Congress has the power to impeach.
If you believe he's not sane, then we have the 25th Amendment.
Either way - people in Congress and the Cabinet swore an oath. It's time to uphold it.
If you believe he's not sane, then we have the 25th Amendment.
Either way - people in Congress and the Cabinet swore an oath. It's time to uphold it.
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Is Piggy referring to his attempted coup on January 6th?
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Is Piggy referring to his attempted coup on January 6th?
On behalf of my deceased family who were Coast Guard veterans and a father & father-in-law in WWII, this is bullshit that I will not forgive or forget.
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
On behalf of my deceased family who were Coast Guard veterans and a father & father-in-law in WWII, this is bullshit that I will not forgive or forget.
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This is the bad place.
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This is the bad place.