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Dave Whamond @davewhamond.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Dave Whamond @davewhamond.bsky.social
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My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
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President Trump’s unauthorized military action in Venezuela is unconstitutional, dangerous, and an impeachable abuse of power. Congress alone has the authority to declare war and Trump is once again ignoring the law to serve his own interests.
My full statement:
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January 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
President Trump’s unauthorized military action in Venezuela is unconstitutional, dangerous, and an impeachable abuse of power. Congress alone has the authority to declare war and Trump is once again ignoring the law to serve his own interests.
My full statement:
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Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
January 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
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At a time when he’s caused healthcare & other costs to skyrocket here at home, Trump bailed out Argentina & wants to "run" Venezuela, including if necessary, w/ US boots on the ground. All he cares abt is enriching himself, big bankers, oil CEOs & the rest of his billionaire pals.
January 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
At a time when he’s caused healthcare & other costs to skyrocket here at home, Trump bailed out Argentina & wants to "run" Venezuela, including if necessary, w/ US boots on the ground. All he cares abt is enriching himself, big bankers, oil CEOs & the rest of his billionaire pals.
Texas. Ken Paxton.
"Critics argue Paxton issued the rules in order to influence how and when elected prosecutors handle cases."
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"Critics argue Paxton issued the rules in order to influence how and when elected prosecutors handle cases."
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Texas AG Ken Paxton again blocked from enforcing reporting rules against Democratic DAs
A Texas appeals court upheld an injunction stopping Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing new reporting rules on large-county prosecutors — including in Travis and Williamson counties — ruling st...
www.kut.org
January 4, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Texas. Ken Paxton.
"Critics argue Paxton issued the rules in order to influence how and when elected prosecutors handle cases."
www.kut.org/crime-justic... @kutnews.bsky.social
"Critics argue Paxton issued the rules in order to influence how and when elected prosecutors handle cases."
www.kut.org/crime-justic... @kutnews.bsky.social
Did not know about this. Texas. Ken Paxton.
"It's ridiculous to believe that Ken Paxton ‘always wanted’ his divorce record to be unsealed,” she said. “Only when it became apparent he likely would lose in court did he change his tune."
www.kut.org/politics/202... 12/18/2025
"It's ridiculous to believe that Ken Paxton ‘always wanted’ his divorce record to be unsealed,” she said. “Only when it became apparent he likely would lose in court did he change his tune."
www.kut.org/politics/202... 12/18/2025
Records in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s divorce case are unsealed
A group of eight media organizations had requested records in the divorce case between Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate, and his wife be made public.
www.kut.org
January 4, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Did not know about this. Texas. Ken Paxton.
"It's ridiculous to believe that Ken Paxton ‘always wanted’ his divorce record to be unsealed,” she said. “Only when it became apparent he likely would lose in court did he change his tune."
www.kut.org/politics/202... 12/18/2025
"It's ridiculous to believe that Ken Paxton ‘always wanted’ his divorce record to be unsealed,” she said. “Only when it became apparent he likely would lose in court did he change his tune."
www.kut.org/politics/202... 12/18/2025
“As you know, I am the subject of unprecedented federal legal proceedings, which are far from concluded but which present immense and complex challenges that threaten the independence of our judiciary..."
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Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment
Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor.
apnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:28 AM
“As you know, I am the subject of unprecedented federal legal proceedings, which are far from concluded but which present immense and complex challenges that threaten the independence of our judiciary..."
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A Roseburg organization that helps children who have been assaulted — the only one of its kind in the rural county — is pausing services amid a budget shortfall.
A Douglas County center that helps abused children struggles to stay open
The children’s advocacy center that provides medical examinations, therapy and other support for abused minors, is pausing its services.
www.opb.org
January 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A Roseburg organization that helps children who have been assaulted — the only one of its kind in the rural county — is pausing services amid a budget shortfall.
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Revlimid has its origin in a pill that cost patients $7.50 each.
Decades later, the cancer drug costs more than $18,000 for a month’s supply — even though it still only costs about 25 cents to manufacture.
Our #8 most-read story of 2025:
Decades later, the cancer drug costs more than $18,000 for a month’s supply — even though it still only costs about 25 cents to manufacture.
Our #8 most-read story of 2025:
The Price of Remission: This Cancer Drug Saves Lives — but Costs a Fortune. I Wanted to Know Why.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...
www.propublica.org
January 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Revlimid has its origin in a pill that cost patients $7.50 each.
Decades later, the cancer drug costs more than $18,000 for a month’s supply — even though it still only costs about 25 cents to manufacture.
Our #8 most-read story of 2025:
Decades later, the cancer drug costs more than $18,000 for a month’s supply — even though it still only costs about 25 cents to manufacture.
Our #8 most-read story of 2025:
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This is a day for gathering facts - and posing questions about the near future of Venezuela. Here are six of my questions.
www.npr.org/2026/01/03/n...
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Six questions about the capture of Maduro
On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.
www.npr.org
January 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
This is a day for gathering facts - and posing questions about the near future of Venezuela. Here are six of my questions.
www.npr.org/2026/01/03/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/03/n...
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So very disappointing. And damaging to our democracy.
Hakeem Jeffries is absolutely worthless. His only demand is that Dems get a briefing on what just happened.
“Far too many questions remain unanswered…”
“Far too many questions remain unanswered…”
January 4, 2026 at 12:21 AM
So very disappointing. And damaging to our democracy.
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Has RFK Jr. even mentioned the flu lately?
New York reports record-breaking number of flu hospitalizations in a single week
New York is reporting the highest number of flu hospitalizations recorded in a single week, the state department said on Friday.
abcnews.go.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Has RFK Jr. even mentioned the flu lately?
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Why not just stand with Republicans on the steps of the Capitol to show unity.
Hakeem Jeffries is absolutely worthless. His only demand is that Dems get a briefing on what just happened.
“Far too many questions remain unanswered…”
“Far too many questions remain unanswered…”
January 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Why not just stand with Republicans on the steps of the Capitol to show unity.
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It's striking that Democratic leadership is being so much more squishy on this than most of their caucus. I swear, they live in fear of being accused of disrespecting the troops if they criticize using them illegally.
Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
January 3, 2026 at 6:16 PM
It's striking that Democratic leadership is being so much more squishy on this than most of their caucus. I swear, they live in fear of being accused of disrespecting the troops if they criticize using them illegally.
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7 days a week and twice on Sunday.
January 3, 2026 at 1:41 AM
7 days a week and twice on Sunday.
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Get out the vote efforts absolutely help. The reason a lot of people don’t vote is because it’s inconvenient - some folks simply don’t *care* about politics until it impacts them directly.
And more states won’t implement mail in b/c they want the process to be inconvenient. Low turnout helps GOP.
And more states won’t implement mail in b/c they want the process to be inconvenient. Low turnout helps GOP.
January 3, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Get out the vote efforts absolutely help. The reason a lot of people don’t vote is because it’s inconvenient - some folks simply don’t *care* about politics until it impacts them directly.
And more states won’t implement mail in b/c they want the process to be inconvenient. Low turnout helps GOP.
And more states won’t implement mail in b/c they want the process to be inconvenient. Low turnout helps GOP.
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From Jon Passantino, executive editor of @status.news [paywall, sorry]
January 3, 2026 at 11:53 PM
From Jon Passantino, executive editor of @status.news [paywall, sorry]
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Chilly night in Chicago, but protesters have shown up to confront Trump’s illegal war.
January 3, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Chilly night in Chicago, but protesters have shown up to confront Trump’s illegal war.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth:
"The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises."
"The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises."
January 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Sen. Tammy Duckworth:
"The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises."
"The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises."
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!! BREAKING: Nicolas Maduro arrives in New York
Virginia Senator calls it “sickening return” to US meddling
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Virginia Senator calls it “sickening return” to US meddling
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BREAKING: Nicolas Maduro arrives in NY. Virginia Senator calls it “sickening return” to US meddling
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
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January 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
!! BREAKING: Nicolas Maduro arrives in New York
Virginia Senator calls it “sickening return” to US meddling
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Virginia Senator calls it “sickening return” to US meddling
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Although the total amount of cultivated farmland in Oregon is shrinking, filbert acreage is booming.
Hazelnuts Are a Bright Spot for Oregon Agriculture
Khushboo Rathore
www.wweek.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Although the total amount of cultivated farmland in Oregon is shrinking, filbert acreage is booming.