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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
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Pamela Jo Bondi, doing her part to help an administration that calls itself, with a seemingly straight face, "The Most Transparent in American History."
December 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Pamela Jo Bondi, doing her part to help an administration that calls itself, with a seemingly straight face, "The Most Transparent in American History."
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“I’ve lived here for a long time, and I’ve never seen so many police cars.”
ICE’s occupation in Memphis, the largest Black-majority city in the country, has reshaped daily life, turning grocery shopping into a mission that risks one’s family being torn apart.
ICE’s occupation in Memphis, the largest Black-majority city in the country, has reshaped daily life, turning grocery shopping into a mission that risks one’s family being torn apart.
I'm a veteran criminal justice reporter. I've never seen anything like ICE-occupied Memphis.
“It’s about as sad as you can possibly imagine."
www.motherjones.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“I’ve lived here for a long time, and I’ve never seen so many police cars.”
ICE’s occupation in Memphis, the largest Black-majority city in the country, has reshaped daily life, turning grocery shopping into a mission that risks one’s family being torn apart.
ICE’s occupation in Memphis, the largest Black-majority city in the country, has reshaped daily life, turning grocery shopping into a mission that risks one’s family being torn apart.
"knew" Epstein?
I wonder if the new Melania vanity-project/bribe directed by Jeffrey Epstein cohort, Brett Ratner, will devote any time to the fact that Melania knew Epstein *before* Donald. Or that Epstein introduced Donald to Melania on his plane, where they first had sex. Goodness, was she procured for Donald?
The trailer for Melania’s movie is out.
December 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
"knew" Epstein?
this 👇
2/ The Danish head of its CDC is like: are you fucking crazy? We are a small country with universal healthcare. You shouldn't do what we do. We should do what you used to do.
December 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
this 👇
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December 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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‘One marvels at the consistency and depth of Susan Howe’s inquiry. If much of her writing sounds like the apotheosis of Eliotic impersonality, it’s surprising, and moving, when she allows the home lights to glow through the thickets.’
Ange Mlinko on the American poet.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Ange Mlinko on the American poet.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Ange Mlinko · Scattered Alphabet: On Susan Howe
Reading the work that Susan Howe has produced over the past half century, one marvels at the consistency and depth of...
www.lrb.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
‘One marvels at the consistency and depth of Susan Howe’s inquiry. If much of her writing sounds like the apotheosis of Eliotic impersonality, it’s surprising, and moving, when she allows the home lights to glow through the thickets.’
Ange Mlinko on the American poet.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Ange Mlinko on the American poet.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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My latest, with @juliametraux.bsky.social, on the Trump admin's continued offensive against transgender Americans, their doctors, and the people who love them:
RFK Jr. could defund your hospital if he doesn’t get his way on trans healthcare
RFK Jr. could defund your hospital if he doesn't get his way.
The health department’s proposed regulations on gender affirming care for minors are not legally binding and are set to be challenged in court.
www.motherjones.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
My latest, with @juliametraux.bsky.social, on the Trump admin's continued offensive against transgender Americans, their doctors, and the people who love them:
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It’s not a secret that Donald Trump has taken inspiration from several famous authoritarians of both the past and the present.
But I really didn’t think that The Hunger Games’ President Coriolanus Snow would eventually find his way onto that list.
But I really didn’t think that The Hunger Games’ President Coriolanus Snow would eventually find his way onto that list.
Trump just announced his own Hunger Games
In case you needed a reminder that we're living in a fascist hellscape.
www.motherjones.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It’s not a secret that Donald Trump has taken inspiration from several famous authoritarians of both the past and the present.
But I really didn’t think that The Hunger Games’ President Coriolanus Snow would eventually find his way onto that list.
But I really didn’t think that The Hunger Games’ President Coriolanus Snow would eventually find his way onto that list.
So prescient (and fabulous!) that there's a law to preserve its name, at least; but so unfortunate that the White House and its contents (this week, the Portrait Gallery attack) isn't protected from the destruction and degradation being wrought by its megalomaniac, demented, temporary rezident (sic)
NYT: “.. it would not officially change the name of the center, which is by law designated the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.” 🤡
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
@nytimes.com
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December 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
So prescient (and fabulous!) that there's a law to preserve its name, at least; but so unfortunate that the White House and its contents (this week, the Portrait Gallery attack) isn't protected from the destruction and degradation being wrought by its megalomaniac, demented, temporary rezident (sic)
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The City Bar has released a report examining a broad pattern of conduct by President Trump and his Administration that reflects an ongoing abuse of presidential power and a grave breach of the public trust, and calls on Congress to reclaim its power as a co-equal branch: bit.ly/49jfeKj
The Abuse of Presidential Power and Breach of Public Trust | New York City Bar Association
Read how the NYC Bar Association examines the pattern of conduct by President Trump and his administration.
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The City Bar has released a report examining a broad pattern of conduct by President Trump and his Administration that reflects an ongoing abuse of presidential power and a grave breach of the public trust, and calls on Congress to reclaim its power as a co-equal branch: bit.ly/49jfeKj
"this was not [even] on the agenda"
December 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"this was not [even] on the agenda"
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a whole bunch of news outlets need to update their earlier 'it was a unanimous vote' headlines...
The Kennedy Center’s vice president of public relations said the renaming vote was unanimous.
Yet Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the board, said she was “muted on the call and not allowed to speak or voice my opposition.” https://wapo.st/4schjzl
Yet Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the board, said she was “muted on the call and not allowed to speak or voice my opposition.” https://wapo.st/4schjzl
December 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
a whole bunch of news outlets need to update their earlier 'it was a unanimous vote' headlines...
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On yet another week where gun violence has claimed far too many lives, a gun advocacy group and Michigan Republicans are trying to repeal my commonsense Red Flag Law, a law that is **saving** lives.
Not on my watch.
Not on my watch.
McMorrow: Red flag law is saving lives
I will never forget the devastated parents I met with after the Oxford High School and Michigan State shootings. Their lives were shattered.
www.detroitnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On yet another week where gun violence has claimed far too many lives, a gun advocacy group and Michigan Republicans are trying to repeal my commonsense Red Flag Law, a law that is **saving** lives.
Not on my watch.
Not on my watch.
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Information from NWS Seattle:
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Information from NWS Seattle:
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
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lots of awkward standing around and whispering going on in the Oval Office right now
December 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
lots of awkward standing around and whispering going on in the Oval Office right now
Thank you, @newsjennifer.bsky.social. NPR isn't even getting federal funds anymore - why would they be mealymouthing this? It's perfectly clear that the Dems have zero responsibility for the ACA crisis - it's the GOP's damage, and the GOP's unwillingness to right the wrongs they've inflicted.
"We've been here before: congressional Democrats and Republicans sparring over the future of the ACA"
Ummmm. Trump & the GOP dropped the ACA subsidies in their rich people giveaway bill last summer. Dems are trying to restore them. Come on @npr.org - don't play both sides here, it's dishonest.
Ummmm. Trump & the GOP dropped the ACA subsidies in their rich people giveaway bill last summer. Dems are trying to restore them. Come on @npr.org - don't play both sides here, it's dishonest.
With subsidies that help consumers pay their health insurance premiums set to expire, health care shoppers face staggering prices. Lawmakers are running out of time to agree on a solution. n.pr/4pB8Off
December 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Thank you, @newsjennifer.bsky.social. NPR isn't even getting federal funds anymore - why would they be mealymouthing this? It's perfectly clear that the Dems have zero responsibility for the ACA crisis - it's the GOP's damage, and the GOP's unwillingness to right the wrongs they've inflicted.
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We’re counting on your support to continue pressuring ICE flights out of our community! Find the link to donate in our bio.
laresistencianw.org/donate/
#AbolishICE #AbolishGEOGROUP #ChingaLaMigra #ShutdownNWDC #FreeThemALL
laresistencianw.org/donate/
#AbolishICE #AbolishGEOGROUP #ChingaLaMigra #ShutdownNWDC #FreeThemALL
Donate – La Resistencia
laresistencianw.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We’re counting on your support to continue pressuring ICE flights out of our community! Find the link to donate in our bio.
laresistencianw.org/donate/
#AbolishICE #AbolishGEOGROUP #ChingaLaMigra #ShutdownNWDC #FreeThemALL
laresistencianw.org/donate/
#AbolishICE #AbolishGEOGROUP #ChingaLaMigra #ShutdownNWDC #FreeThemALL
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While clear human rights violations have not stopped, neither has La Resistencia in our effort to observe proceedings, document abuses occurring and the number of people being shackled on these planes, and carry out vital watchdog work that the King County airport is not willing to tackle.
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
While clear human rights violations have not stopped, neither has La Resistencia in our effort to observe proceedings, document abuses occurring and the number of people being shackled on these planes, and carry out vital watchdog work that the King County airport is not willing to tackle.
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La Resistencia is the only organization in Washington state that has been fighting against ICE flights out of King County Airport. Since 2019, La Resistencia has been fighting against the deportation flights occurring out of King County Airport (KCA).
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
La Resistencia is the only organization in Washington state that has been fighting against ICE flights out of King County Airport. Since 2019, La Resistencia has been fighting against the deportation flights occurring out of King County Airport (KCA).
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Prices for many of the most popular holiday gifts have risen an average of 26% since last year — nearly 9 times the rate of inflation.
Meanwhile, Trump’s personal net worth has soared by at least $3 billion since retaking the White House.
His priorities are clear.
Meanwhile, Trump’s personal net worth has soared by at least $3 billion since retaking the White House.
His priorities are clear.
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Prices for many of the most popular holiday gifts have risen an average of 26% since last year — nearly 9 times the rate of inflation.
Meanwhile, Trump’s personal net worth has soared by at least $3 billion since retaking the White House.
His priorities are clear.
Meanwhile, Trump’s personal net worth has soared by at least $3 billion since retaking the White House.
His priorities are clear.
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"In a corner conference room, it was time to party. They traded congratulatory speeches and cut into a sheet cake."
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.
Behind closed doors in Washington, top advisers made a series of decisions that had devastating repercussions for the poorest country on earth. We went to South Sudan and found people who died as a re...
www.propublica.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"In a corner conference room, it was time to party. They traded congratulatory speeches and cut into a sheet cake."
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SCOTUS’s right-wing bloc sounds ready to axe independent federal agencies—and the precedents that guard them.
Oral arguments last week over the president’s power to remove commissioners of independent agencies made it clear where Republican-appointed justices stand.
Read more at MotherJones.com
Oral arguments last week over the president’s power to remove commissioners of independent agencies made it clear where Republican-appointed justices stand.
Read more at MotherJones.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
SCOTUS’s right-wing bloc sounds ready to axe independent federal agencies—and the precedents that guard them.
Oral arguments last week over the president’s power to remove commissioners of independent agencies made it clear where Republican-appointed justices stand.
Read more at MotherJones.com
Oral arguments last week over the president’s power to remove commissioners of independent agencies made it clear where Republican-appointed justices stand.
Read more at MotherJones.com
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"Today, the Trump meme coin has lost 88% of its value...
"First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...
"First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...
These Trump bets boomed. Now they’re huge busts | CNN Business
Donald Trump’s return to the White House set off a gold rush on Wall Street and in the crypto world.
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"Today, the Trump meme coin has lost 88% of its value...
"First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...
"First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...