@astump.bsky.social
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We cannot become numb to the outrage of this. The wife of the President’s Senior Advisor threatens a sovereign nation.
January 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
We cannot become numb to the outrage of this. The wife of the President’s Senior Advisor threatens a sovereign nation.
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Nixon insisted the bombing of Cambodia was just targeting Viet Cong outposts there and not meant to undermine its government, but the bombings destabilized the Lon Nol government and paved the way for the Khmer Rouge’s killing fields and the massacre of more than a million people.
NBC's sources said that "the potential mission in Mexico is not designed to undermine the Mexican government." But that's what it will do if the US is doing CIA drone strikes on Mexican soil over the objections of the president.
January 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Nixon insisted the bombing of Cambodia was just targeting Viet Cong outposts there and not meant to undermine its government, but the bombings destabilized the Lon Nol government and paved the way for the Khmer Rouge’s killing fields and the massacre of more than a million people.
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
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Meanwhile, in countries that still do scientific research and medicine.....
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Meanwhile, in countries that still do scientific research and medicine.....
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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absolutely bizarre to see a violent, rogue american regime, which is threatening military attacks on a bunch of major trading partners and close allies, and openly fantasizing about hitler-style wars of territorial conquest, covered in the tone of horse-race political commentary
January 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
absolutely bizarre to see a violent, rogue american regime, which is threatening military attacks on a bunch of major trading partners and close allies, and openly fantasizing about hitler-style wars of territorial conquest, covered in the tone of horse-race political commentary
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The New York Times has just confirmed that 40 civilians died in President Trump's invasion.
This is the aftermath in one area
This is the aftermath in one area
January 4, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The New York Times has just confirmed that 40 civilians died in President Trump's invasion.
This is the aftermath in one area
This is the aftermath in one area
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Just going by some of the reaction, it seems Republicans are not unified on even characterizing what Trump has done here.
Some are treating like it's just a law enforcement operation, contrary to everything Trump said in his press conference about running Venezuela and selling the oil.
Some are treating like it's just a law enforcement operation, contrary to everything Trump said in his press conference about running Venezuela and selling the oil.
January 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Just going by some of the reaction, it seems Republicans are not unified on even characterizing what Trump has done here.
Some are treating like it's just a law enforcement operation, contrary to everything Trump said in his press conference about running Venezuela and selling the oil.
Some are treating like it's just a law enforcement operation, contrary to everything Trump said in his press conference about running Venezuela and selling the oil.
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Last year, Trump promised American oil executives “a great deal” if they donated $1 billion to his campaign.
Today, he gave them Venezuela — home to the largest oil reserves in the world.
This new war is not only illegal and reckless; it is deeply corrupt.
Today, he gave them Venezuela — home to the largest oil reserves in the world.
This new war is not only illegal and reckless; it is deeply corrupt.
January 3, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Last year, Trump promised American oil executives “a great deal” if they donated $1 billion to his campaign.
Today, he gave them Venezuela — home to the largest oil reserves in the world.
This new war is not only illegal and reckless; it is deeply corrupt.
Today, he gave them Venezuela — home to the largest oil reserves in the world.
This new war is not only illegal and reckless; it is deeply corrupt.
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the photographer was definitely like, "ok everybody, look tough!" but we know they're all just reading tweets with their arms crossed in a country club dining room divided up by bedsheets tacked to the beams
January 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
the photographer was definitely like, "ok everybody, look tough!" but we know they're all just reading tweets with their arms crossed in a country club dining room divided up by bedsheets tacked to the beams
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I wrote a lot about Ed Martin last year, but this was my favorite piece. Martin went to Florida (on a work day!) to attend a fundraiser with J6ers who were still appealing their cases *with his office.*
Top prosecutor spoke at event attended by January 6 seditionists who are appealing their convictions
US Attorney Ed Martin compared January 6 rioters to Japanese Americans interned during World War II.
www.motherjones.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I wrote a lot about Ed Martin last year, but this was my favorite piece. Martin went to Florida (on a work day!) to attend a fundraiser with J6ers who were still appealing their cases *with his office.*
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What JD Vance really means by this is that Maduro is bound by US laws but Trump is not.
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
What JD Vance really means by this is that Maduro is bound by US laws but Trump is not.
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Cancer research costs too much but we have the money to run Venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Cancer research costs too much but we have the money to run Venezuela
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fwiw it’s been about six weeks since Trump pardoned the former president of Honduras who had been convicted of trafficking drugs into the US
January 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
fwiw it’s been about six weeks since Trump pardoned the former president of Honduras who had been convicted of trafficking drugs into the US
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ACA tax credits expired on 12/31. Trump is not complying w Epstein release but what's come out is damning. Dead bodies in the Carribbean. Fragile peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. So House floor time next week will be dedicated to... rolling back shower head and energy efficiency standards.
January 2, 2026 at 11:40 PM
ACA tax credits expired on 12/31. Trump is not complying w Epstein release but what's come out is damning. Dead bodies in the Carribbean. Fragile peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. So House floor time next week will be dedicated to... rolling back shower head and energy efficiency standards.
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Trump is golfing and literally shopping for marble today while nearly two weeks in to vacationing at his private club but okay
January 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Trump is golfing and literally shopping for marble today while nearly two weeks in to vacationing at his private club but okay
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It is terrible that Trump and Hegseth are ordering the wanton and unjustified killings of civilians, and doing so in our name. It is terrible that Republicans in Congress are unwilling to stop or even investigate them.
A scorched boat washed ashore on a remote beach in Colombia. Then mangled bodies. And then empty packets, a few with marijuana traces. We matched the physical and digital evidence to a U.S. airstrike — and found a fishing community terrified to go to sea. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/w...
Grim Evidence of Trump’s Airstrikes Washes Ashore on a Colombian Peninsula
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
It is terrible that Trump and Hegseth are ordering the wanton and unjustified killings of civilians, and doing so in our name. It is terrible that Republicans in Congress are unwilling to stop or even investigate them.
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For those unfamiliar with DC (and I barely am), Trump wants this on the VA end of the Memorial Bridge, blocking the deliberate open sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The *lack* of structures in that corridor is effectively part of the memorial
December 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
For those unfamiliar with DC (and I barely am), Trump wants this on the VA end of the Memorial Bridge, blocking the deliberate open sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The *lack* of structures in that corridor is effectively part of the memorial
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You don't use fake electors if you're just contesting an election
You don't extort Georgia election officials to get them to find 11,780 votes
You don't tell the Vice President to just cry "fraud" and you'll do the rest
And you don't incite an insurrection
Trump is guilty-and he got away with it
You don't extort Georgia election officials to get them to find 11,780 votes
You don't tell the Vice President to just cry "fraud" and you'll do the rest
And you don't incite an insurrection
Trump is guilty-and he got away with it
At 10 am on @MSNOWNews, I’ll discuss Smith transcript. He debunked the claim that Trump was just contesting an election like other presidents. Trump knowingly engaged in fraud and took steps to obstruct the lawful transfer of presidential power.
www.ms.now/news/jack-sm...
www.ms.now/news/jack-sm...
Jack Smith deposition transcript released
The former special counsel, who led two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump, spoke before the House Judiciary Committee in mid-December.
www.ms.now
January 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
You don't use fake electors if you're just contesting an election
You don't extort Georgia election officials to get them to find 11,780 votes
You don't tell the Vice President to just cry "fraud" and you'll do the rest
And you don't incite an insurrection
Trump is guilty-and he got away with it
You don't extort Georgia election officials to get them to find 11,780 votes
You don't tell the Vice President to just cry "fraud" and you'll do the rest
And you don't incite an insurrection
Trump is guilty-and he got away with it
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Health Care Costs Skyrocket For Millions After Republicans Let Subsidies Lapse
Health Care Costs Skyrocket For Millions After Republicans Let Subsidies Lapse
Health Care Costs Skyrocket For Millions After Republicans Let Subsidies Lapse
www.huffpost.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Health Care Costs Skyrocket For Millions After Republicans Let Subsidies Lapse
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And just like that, millions of Americans are now uninsured because Republicans don’t care.
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
And just like that, millions of Americans are now uninsured because Republicans don’t care.
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Final broadcast of ABC News Tonight for 2025. I hope every rep and senator saw it.
Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because it’s unaffordable. That pressure doesn’t stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyone’s rates go up.
Call your Rep and Senators.
Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because it’s unaffordable. That pressure doesn’t stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyone’s rates go up.
Call your Rep and Senators.
January 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Final broadcast of ABC News Tonight for 2025. I hope every rep and senator saw it.
Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because it’s unaffordable. That pressure doesn’t stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyone’s rates go up.
Call your Rep and Senators.
Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because it’s unaffordable. That pressure doesn’t stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyone’s rates go up.
Call your Rep and Senators.
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At 10 am on @MSNOWNews, I’ll discuss Smith transcript. He debunked the claim that Trump was just contesting an election like other presidents. Trump knowingly engaged in fraud and took steps to obstruct the lawful transfer of presidential power.
www.ms.now/news/jack-sm...
www.ms.now/news/jack-sm...
Jack Smith deposition transcript released
The former special counsel, who led two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump, spoke before the House Judiciary Committee in mid-December.
www.ms.now
January 1, 2026 at 1:44 PM
At 10 am on @MSNOWNews, I’ll discuss Smith transcript. He debunked the claim that Trump was just contesting an election like other presidents. Trump knowingly engaged in fraud and took steps to obstruct the lawful transfer of presidential power.
www.ms.now/news/jack-sm...
www.ms.now/news/jack-sm...
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Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
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CNN: “Surely you don’t think a daycare should be unlocked.”
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
December 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM