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· Jul 4
As depressing as all this oppression is, it's imperative that we keep calling it all an attempt, because if there's one thing we know beyond all doubt, it's that these guys are not good at anything they do.
Which led to the corruption.
Which then led to the fascism to protect it.
Which led to the corruption.
Which then led to the fascism to protect it.
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When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
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Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
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JUST IN: A federal judge has thrown out DOJ’s lawsuit to compel NY to aid in immigration arrests at state courthouses.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge has thrown out DOJ’s lawsuit to compel NY to aid in immigration arrests at state courthouses.
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Just thinking about the absolute rat's nest of angry freaks the GOP presidential field in 2028 is going to be: JD Vance, Ted Cruz, Kristi Noem, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ron DeSantis, maybe Don Jr. On the plus side, they're going to tear each other apart.
November 18, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Just thinking about the absolute rat's nest of angry freaks the GOP presidential field in 2028 is going to be: JD Vance, Ted Cruz, Kristi Noem, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ron DeSantis, maybe Don Jr. On the plus side, they're going to tear each other apart.
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An image of Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump being projected on the Department of Justice in Washington right now —
“RELEASE the FILES NOW”
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“RELEASE the FILES NOW”
@releasethefilesnow.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
An image of Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump being projected on the Department of Justice in Washington right now —
“RELEASE the FILES NOW”
@releasethefilesnow.bsky.social
“RELEASE the FILES NOW”
@releasethefilesnow.bsky.social
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I’m only shocked that he was fired and not given his own show.
His job before this was chief of staff for George Santos.
His job before this was chief of staff for George Santos.
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I’m only shocked that he was fired and not given his own show.
His job before this was chief of staff for George Santos.
His job before this was chief of staff for George Santos.
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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.
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Some sadly prefer predators.
2017: New Yorker fires Ryan Lizza for engaging in "improper sexual conduct" along with Politico & CNN
2022: Lizza becomes engaged to then New York magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi
2024: RFK Jr. says he has 'skeletons in my closet' after sexual assault allegation
2017: New Yorker fires Ryan Lizza for engaging in "improper sexual conduct" along with Politico & CNN
2022: Lizza becomes engaged to then New York magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi
2024: RFK Jr. says he has 'skeletons in my closet' after sexual assault allegation
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Some sadly prefer predators.
2017: New Yorker fires Ryan Lizza for engaging in "improper sexual conduct" along with Politico & CNN
2022: Lizza becomes engaged to then New York magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi
2024: RFK Jr. says he has 'skeletons in my closet' after sexual assault allegation
2017: New Yorker fires Ryan Lizza for engaging in "improper sexual conduct" along with Politico & CNN
2022: Lizza becomes engaged to then New York magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi
2024: RFK Jr. says he has 'skeletons in my closet' after sexual assault allegation
The Newhouse to Nuzzi pipeline for predator propaganda -- "money, politics, and style"
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The Newhouse to Nuzzi pipeline for predator propaganda -- "money, politics, and style"
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NEW: GOP senators are advancing Trump’s war on the judiciary — demanding the suspension of Chief Judge James Boasberg just days before he rules on potential contempt for Trump-era officials.
This follows months of threats against Boasberg for stifling Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
This follows months of threats against Boasberg for stifling Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
Escalating Trump’s War on Judiciary, GOP Senators Ask DC Circuit to Suspend Judge Boasberg
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
NEW: GOP senators are advancing Trump’s war on the judiciary — demanding the suspension of Chief Judge James Boasberg just days before he rules on potential contempt for Trump-era officials.
This follows months of threats against Boasberg for stifling Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
This follows months of threats against Boasberg for stifling Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
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The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers.
EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers.
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LATimes: "McDonald’s is losing its low-income customers. Economists call it a symptom of the stark wealth divide" www.latimes.com/business/sto...
McDonald's is losing its low-income customers. Economists call it a symptom of the stark wealth divide
These customers are feeling the pressures of higher prices on groceries and apparel and the growing costs of rent and child care, the company's chief executive said in a recent earnings call.
www.latimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
LATimes: "McDonald’s is losing its low-income customers. Economists call it a symptom of the stark wealth divide" www.latimes.com/business/sto...
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They probably mean it as a joke, but it is definitely possible for the right price.
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
They probably mean it as a joke, but it is definitely possible for the right price.
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Trump admits he doesn't understand the stuff he's reading in his speech: "I asked one of my guys because when I was coming over I saw that in the speech. I said, 'What does that mean?'"
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Trump admits he doesn't understand the stuff he's reading in his speech: "I asked one of my guys because when I was coming over I saw that in the speech. I said, 'What does that mean?'"
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Trump: We’re going to make the American Dream a word that—two words that you didn’t have. Remember when Biden said it’s all about three words: The American Dream. You don’t ever want to get in that situation.
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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“We’re in this new phase where we’re trying to reimagine what it means to be human"
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November 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
“We’re in this new phase where we’re trying to reimagine what it means to be human"
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News:
To settle NPR's lawsuit, CPB revives $36 million deal it killed after Trump’s pressure
My story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/n...
To settle NPR's lawsuit, CPB revives $36 million deal it killed after Trump’s pressure
My story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/n...
CPB agrees to revive a $36 million deal with NPR killed after Trump's pressure
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting agreed Monday to fulfill a $35.9 million, multi-year contract with NPR that it had yanked after pressure from the Trump White House.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
News:
To settle NPR's lawsuit, CPB revives $36 million deal it killed after Trump’s pressure
My story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/n...
To settle NPR's lawsuit, CPB revives $36 million deal it killed after Trump’s pressure
My story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/n...
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"The woman, who had previously dated Epstein and lived in an apartment building where he was known to house models, dated Kimbal Musk from 2011 to 2012."
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November 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
"The woman, who had previously dated Epstein and lived in an apartment building where he was known to house models, dated Kimbal Musk from 2011 to 2012."
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DHS agents investigating sexual crimes against children have been redeployed to the immigrant crackdown.
A probe into the black market for Iranian oil sold to finance terrorism has been slowed down because of the shift.
And efforts to combat human smuggling have languished.
A probe into the black market for Iranian oil sold to finance terrorism has been slowed down because of the shift.
And efforts to combat human smuggling have languished.
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
DHS agents investigating sexual crimes against children have been redeployed to the immigrant crackdown.
A probe into the black market for Iranian oil sold to finance terrorism has been slowed down because of the shift.
And efforts to combat human smuggling have languished.
A probe into the black market for Iranian oil sold to finance terrorism has been slowed down because of the shift.
And efforts to combat human smuggling have languished.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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WSJ: “.. If the AI market blows up, the blast radius would be wide, hitting not only Wall Street firms, but also pensions, mutual and exchange-traded funds and individual investors, because of how debt is often sliced and resold across the financial landscape.”
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November 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
WSJ: “.. If the AI market blows up, the blast radius would be wide, hitting not only Wall Street firms, but also pensions, mutual and exchange-traded funds and individual investors, because of how debt is often sliced and resold across the financial landscape.”
@wsj.com
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FUN FACT: Before Trump and their fascist scapegoating, immigrants were predicted to bolster the US economy by $7 trillion in the next decade.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
FUN FACT: Before Trump and their fascist scapegoating, immigrants were predicted to bolster the US economy by $7 trillion in the next decade.
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"baseless"
"cherry-picked"
"fail on even the most cursory look at the facts"
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer sent a letter to AG Pam Bondi today disputing the Trump administration's mortgage fraud allegations against her. With Erik Larson:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"cherry-picked"
"fail on even the most cursory look at the facts"
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer sent a letter to AG Pam Bondi today disputing the Trump administration's mortgage fraud allegations against her. With Erik Larson:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"baseless"
"cherry-picked"
"fail on even the most cursory look at the facts"
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer sent a letter to AG Pam Bondi today disputing the Trump administration's mortgage fraud allegations against her. With Erik Larson:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"cherry-picked"
"fail on even the most cursory look at the facts"
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer sent a letter to AG Pam Bondi today disputing the Trump administration's mortgage fraud allegations against her. With Erik Larson:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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First off, my suspension has ended. Got a little harsh with a post a few days ago but I didn’t have my feet on the ground and I’m sorry if I offended anyone. Will try to be more chipper. Knock on wood!
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
First off, my suspension has ended. Got a little harsh with a post a few days ago but I didn’t have my feet on the ground and I’m sorry if I offended anyone. Will try to be more chipper. Knock on wood!
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Bovino's "tragic family secret" is that his alcoholic father killed a young woman in 1991 while driving drunk.
November 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Bovino's "tragic family secret" is that his alcoholic father killed a young woman in 1991 while driving drunk.
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An endless amount of deranged details in this interview with Greg Bovino's sister, but most notably that his uncle produced the Jack Nicholson movie The Border and the depiction of the agent as corrupt radicalized him as a 12-yr-old.
"Since then, he was like, 'Dude, I want to do Border Patrol.'"
"Since then, he was like, 'Dude, I want to do Border Patrol.'"
How a family secret led Greg Bovino to lead Trump's border crackdown
Before he became the face of Trump's tough ICE policies, Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino endured a childhood marked by a family scandal that changed the trajectory of his life.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
An endless amount of deranged details in this interview with Greg Bovino's sister, but most notably that his uncle produced the Jack Nicholson movie The Border and the depiction of the agent as corrupt radicalized him as a 12-yr-old.
"Since then, he was like, 'Dude, I want to do Border Patrol.'"
"Since then, he was like, 'Dude, I want to do Border Patrol.'"