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Teacher, menapauser, turned grad schooler the day the last kid left for college. Desperately seeking how to re-form after crumbling post-election.
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“Trump can keep National Guard troops on the streets of Washington, DC for now, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. But the unanimous three-judge panel — which included two of Trump’s own appointees — raised serious doubts about the lawfulness of deployments in other cities.”
DC statehood now!
DC statehood now!
Appeals court clears way for Trump to keep National Guard on DC streets
But the 3-judge panel cast doubt on Guard deployments in ‘non-consenting’ states.
www.politico.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“Trump can keep National Guard troops on the streets of Washington, DC for now, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. But the unanimous three-judge panel — which included two of Trump’s own appointees — raised serious doubts about the lawfulness of deployments in other cities.”
DC statehood now!
DC statehood now!
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NEW: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who is running for Congress, confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino today:
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who is running for Congress, confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino today:
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House Democrats have introduced War Powers Resolutions to block further military assaults on Venezuela. We’re expecting a House vote this week, so call your representative ASAP and demand that they vote YES to check the regime’s lawless violence: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
December 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
House Democrats have introduced War Powers Resolutions to block further military assaults on Venezuela. We’re expecting a House vote this week, so call your representative ASAP and demand that they vote YES to check the regime’s lawless violence: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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TODAY at 3pm ET / 12pm PST:
Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins John Harwood in a live conversation on Substack. They’ll discuss the continuing struggle to defend America from white nationalism, and take your questions! @hcrichardson.bsky.social
WATCH HERE: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins John Harwood in a live conversation on Substack. They’ll discuss the continuing struggle to defend America from white nationalism, and take your questions! @hcrichardson.bsky.social
WATCH HERE: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: talking with Heather Cox Richardson about the continuing struggle to defend America from white nationalism
Starting Dec 17 at 3:00 PM EST
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
TODAY at 3pm ET / 12pm PST:
Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins John Harwood in a live conversation on Substack. They’ll discuss the continuing struggle to defend America from white nationalism, and take your questions! @hcrichardson.bsky.social
WATCH HERE: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins John Harwood in a live conversation on Substack. They’ll discuss the continuing struggle to defend America from white nationalism, and take your questions! @hcrichardson.bsky.social
WATCH HERE: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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All of Trump's core policies (tariffs, deportations, tax cuts for rich, slashing social safety net) make life less affordable for Americans.
December 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
All of Trump's core policies (tariffs, deportations, tax cuts for rich, slashing social safety net) make life less affordable for Americans.
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I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
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This is the government's witness, btw lol
🚨 MAJOR BLOW TO GOVERNMENT'S CASE
Q: Did anyone tell you to go downstairs?
A: No.
[...]
Q: Did anyone communicate to you that there were stairs?
A: No.
Q: Did she ever indicate that you should turn left?
A: No.
Q: Did anyone tell you to go downstairs?
A: No.
[...]
Q: Did anyone communicate to you that there were stairs?
A: No.
Q: Did she ever indicate that you should turn left?
A: No.
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is the government's witness, btw lol
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I’m about to force the Senate to consider my bill to require the release of the “second strike” video to the public.
The American people deserve to see it. x.com/i/broadcasts...
The American people deserve to see it. x.com/i/broadcasts...
x.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I’m about to force the Senate to consider my bill to require the release of the “second strike” video to the public.
The American people deserve to see it. x.com/i/broadcasts...
The American people deserve to see it. x.com/i/broadcasts...
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Ex-Trump lawyer John Dowd defends Jack Smith:
"Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. In that investigation, Smith proved himself to be fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts … [R]ecent attacks on Smith are motivated by partisan politics."
"Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. In that investigation, Smith proved himself to be fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts … [R]ecent attacks on Smith are motivated by partisan politics."
Opinion | I'm Trump's former lawyer. Jack Smith should be celebrated, not vilified.
John Dowd: Jack Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. Smith was fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts and the law.
www.ms.now
December 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ex-Trump lawyer John Dowd defends Jack Smith:
"Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. In that investigation, Smith proved himself to be fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts … [R]ecent attacks on Smith are motivated by partisan politics."
"Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. In that investigation, Smith proved himself to be fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts … [R]ecent attacks on Smith are motivated by partisan politics."
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When Mike Johnson was asked if he'd lost control of the House, I'm surprised he didn't say, "What House? I haven't heard anything about any House. I'm busy with the people's work and don't follow every twist and turn in the news about something called the House."
REPORTER: “Have you lost control of the House?”
SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: “I have not lost control of the House.”
SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: “I have not lost control of the House.”
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
When Mike Johnson was asked if he'd lost control of the House, I'm surprised he didn't say, "What House? I haven't heard anything about any House. I'm busy with the people's work and don't follow every twist and turn in the news about something called the House."
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White House adds plaques below Biden and Obama portraits, calling them ‘the worst President in American history’ and ‘divisive’
White House adds insulting plaques below Biden and Obama portraits
www.independent.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
White House adds plaques below Biden and Obama portraits, calling them ‘the worst President in American history’ and ‘divisive’
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Creative tactic from @bostonindivisible.bsky.social and friends! www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/17/m...
Boston rebels against Trump immigration policies with an ‘ICE Tea Party’ - The Boston Globe
They dumped ice into Boston Harbor, a moment of dramatic irony Tuesday on the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party of 1773.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Creative tactic from @bostonindivisible.bsky.social and friends! www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/17/m...
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Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
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House Democrats plan to force votes Wednesday on two war powers resolutions amid escalating tensions with Venezuela as President Trump has warned that land strikes against the country could commence "soon."
House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases strikes on Venezuela
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
cbsn.ws
December 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
House Democrats plan to force votes Wednesday on two war powers resolutions amid escalating tensions with Venezuela as President Trump has warned that land strikes against the country could commence "soon."
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FYI, this booing is because the GOP passed a procedural vote on the GOP "health plan" (which doesn't include ACA subsidies) and they iced out Dan Goldman's no vote because he was late. The ACA discharge petition vote won't happen until 2026 because there's a 7-day waiting period once you hit 218.
December 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
FYI, this booing is because the GOP passed a procedural vote on the GOP "health plan" (which doesn't include ACA subsidies) and they iced out Dan Goldman's no vote because he was late. The ACA discharge petition vote won't happen until 2026 because there's a 7-day waiting period once you hit 218.
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“Chairman Jordan made an excellent decision in not allowing Jack Smith to testify publicly, because had he done so, it would have been absolutely devastating to the President and all the president's men,” says @raskin.house.gov. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election
Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
“Chairman Jordan made an excellent decision in not allowing Jack Smith to testify publicly, because had he done so, it would have been absolutely devastating to the President and all the president's men,” says @raskin.house.gov. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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The person that the President's Chief of Staff described as "a right-wing absolute zealot" is our de facto President for domestic affairs. From @jamellebouie.net
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/o...
December 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The person that the President's Chief of Staff described as "a right-wing absolute zealot" is our de facto President for domestic affairs. From @jamellebouie.net
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/o...
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It seems awfully telling that Republicans were unwilling to hold this hearing publicly. It’s not like the case hinged on classified information; they’re just afraid of the public hearing what Smith has to say.
NEW: Jack Smith told lawmakers he developed "proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump engaged in a “criminal scheme” to overturn his election loss.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election
Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It seems awfully telling that Republicans were unwilling to hold this hearing publicly. It’s not like the case hinged on classified information; they’re just afraid of the public hearing what Smith has to say.
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They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
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I still can't believe they're trying to make a war happen out of thin air. Not just their abrogation of Congress's role in formally declaring a war -- that's been a slippery slope for decades -- but their total unwillingness even to go through the motions of drumming up public support.
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I still can't believe they're trying to make a war happen out of thin air. Not just their abrogation of Congress's role in formally declaring a war -- that's been a slippery slope for decades -- but their total unwillingness even to go through the motions of drumming up public support.
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Brought to you by DOGE and two billionaires who don't care about the consequences of their actions.
Internal Forest Service report finds ‘unpassable trails, unsafe bridges’
A report obtained by The Post says the U.S. Forest Service’s trails are deteriorating rapidly due to staff cuts under the Trump administration, posing risks to visitors.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Brought to you by DOGE and two billionaires who don't care about the consequences of their actions.
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Here's Trump judicial nominee Justin Olson today, admitting than in 2015, he gave a sermon in which he said that “marriage was not intended for all people,” including “our handicapped friends or our persons with physical disabilities that might prevent the robust marriage that we’re called to.”
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Here's Trump judicial nominee Justin Olson today, admitting than in 2015, he gave a sermon in which he said that “marriage was not intended for all people,” including “our handicapped friends or our persons with physical disabilities that might prevent the robust marriage that we’re called to.”
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My investigators are back with more on our follow the money investigation into Epstein.
Here’s a thread for anyone interested in learning about another major Epstein mystery:
Here’s a thread for anyone interested in learning about another major Epstein mystery:
Exclusive | Senators Press FBI Over Failure to Investigate Epstein’s Lawyer and Accountant
The FBI never interviewed Darren Indyke or Richard Kahn about their work for Epstein; they deny knowing about Epstein’s crimes.
www.wsj.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
My investigators are back with more on our follow the money investigation into Epstein.
Here’s a thread for anyone interested in learning about another major Epstein mystery:
Here’s a thread for anyone interested in learning about another major Epstein mystery: