Brandon Moreno
brandonmoreno.bsky.social
Brandon Moreno
@brandonmoreno.bsky.social
Tech leader, problem-solver, and unapologetic truth-teller. Anti-MAGA, atheist, LGBTQ+ ally, and driven by logic over ideology. Passionate about IT, and global collaboration. Building a better future, one fact-based conversation at a time.
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January 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
He truly is an idiot beyond belief!
January 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Judge orders Trump sentenced Jan. 10 in hush money case—avoids incarceration but faces legal reckoning for covering up scandals during his presidency. Accountability inches closer for the former president. Fuck you Trump!
Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10, but says he won't be incarcerated
Judge Juan Merchan denied Trump's motion to dismiss the case against him, and said he could appear in person or remotely for the sentencing.
www.nbcnews.com
January 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Matt Gaetz caught in explosive ethics report: Paid for sex, used drugs, and was linked to a 17-year-old girl. With shocking details out, GOP silence grows louder. Will there be consequences, or will this be swept under the rug?
Matt Gaetz used illicit drugs while paying for sex with multiple women — including 17-year-old, ethics probe finds
A 37-page comprehensive investigative report by the House Ethics Committee found that the former Sunshine State congressman violated multiple state laws related to sexual misconduct while in office…
nypost.com
December 23, 2024 at 2:26 PM
After nearly 40 years, Party City is closing all stores, citing financial struggles worsened by the pandemic and online competition. Once the go-to for celebrations, the chain couldn’t sustain profitability even after bankruptcy restructuring. Stores to shut by Feb 2025
Party City going out of business after 40 years
The company had considered filing for bankruptcy a second time earlier this month after initially filing for one last year.
nypost.com
December 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Go fuck yourself...
December 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Supreme Court to review TikTok ban.
SCOTUS takes on TikTok sale-or-ban law
TikTok is racing against the clock with a Jan. 19 ban looming.
www.axios.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:20 PM
House Republicans finally release the damning ethics report on Matt Gaetz, exposing alleged sex crimes and corruption. After months of shielding their own, the truth is out. It will made public soon.
In reversal, key House panel votes to release Matt Gaetz ethics report | CNN Politics
The House Ethics Committee secretly voted earlier this month to release its report into the conduct of former Rep. Matt Gaetz before the end of this Congress, according to multiple sources with knowle...
www.cnn.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Reposted by Brandon Moreno
So TIME Magazine is putting convicted felons and adjudicated rapists on their cover now?

How disgraceful.
December 12, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Elon Musk threatens to bankroll primary challengers to GOP senators who resist confirming Trump’s nominees. Using cash to strong-arm Congress—this isn’t leadership, it’s a fucking shakedown.
Elon Musk threatening to fund primary opponents to bully GOP Senators to confirm Trump’s nominees
Charlie Sykes, MSNBC Columnist and Contributor joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the heightened pressure campaign being exerted by the most powerful people in Donald Trump orbit...
www.msnbc.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Trump walks back his bold claim to lower grocery prices, now admitting it’s 'hard to bring food prices down.' Critics slam this as a failed promise to struggling Americans. If you are surprised, you are an idiot.
Trump says it will be 'hard' to bring down grocery prices, pins hopes on lower energy costs and better supply chains
The pace of food price growth has already slowed dramatically over the past year.
www.nbcnews.com
December 12, 2024 at 9:59 PM
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigns amid pressure from President-elect Trump, who plans to appoint loyalist Kash Patel as his successor. Wray's departure marks a significant shift in the FBI's leadership.
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign amid criticism from President-elect Trump
FBI Director Christopher Wray had been a constant target of criticism from President-elect Donald Trump, who already named his successor.
www.usatoday.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba claims mass deportations will "keep families together" by deporting entire families, reframing harsh policies. Critics warn it's still cruel and harmful to immigrant communities. Will voters see through the rebrand?
Transcript: Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Gives Away His Border Scam on Fox
An interview with America’s Voice executive director Vanessa Cardenas, who explains how Trump attorney Alina Habba gave away MAGA’s game on mass deportations—and how Democrats should respond.
newrepublic.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Ban upheld! A federal judge just ruled TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance must sell by Jan 2025—or face a nationwide ban. Citing 'national security,' this decision could wipe out millions of users.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban As January 19 Divestiture Deadline Approaches
TikTok will have to divest itself from its Chinese ownership by Jan. 19 or face being unavailable in the United States, after a federal appeals court rejected the social media giant’s efforts to sidel...
www.yahoo.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:47 PM
LOL
December 6, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Fuck you Texas.
Texas bill would ban the sale of all forms of THC
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a bill that would close some loopholes in Texas law.
www.khou.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:41 PM
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan. Investigators discovered the words "deny," "defend," and "depose" inscribed on the bullets and shell casings at the scene, suggesting a possible motive linked to insurance industry practices.
Message on bullets fired by UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s assassin bear eerie link to book condemning insurance companies
Sources said several of the pieces of evidence each contained one word, indicating the shooter may have been trying to leave a message.
nypost.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Bitcoin has shattered the $100,000 barrier, reaching an all-time high of $101,035. This surge is attributed to anticipated crypto-friendly policies from the incoming Trump administration, signaling a new era for digital currencies.
Bitcoin hits $100,000
The bull run for the original cryptocurrency is in overdrive, up more than 30% since Election Day.
www.axios.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Pete Hegseth’s mom is calling Trump to defend her son’s floundering Defense Secretary bid, blaming a ‘bad email’ about him mistreating women. Is this a job interview or high school drama? Even GOP senators are skeptical.
Trump Is Dealt Setback as DEA Pick Withdraws, Pentagon Choice Scrutinized
The Trump team is standing by the embattled pick for the top Pentagon job.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Historic collapse: French government falls after no-confidence vote ousts PM Barnier, the first since 1962. Budget battles and political deadlock leave Macron scrambling to appoint a new leader as markets reel. What’s next for France?
French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers have joined together to vote on a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet to resign.
apnews.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:13 PM
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead outside a Manhattan hotel in a targeted attack. A masked gunman fled the scene, leaving the healthcare giant and its CEO’s family reeling.
Crime scene outside Manhattan hotel where UnitedHealthcare CEO was fatally gunned down
The CEO of UnitedHealth was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack. Brian Thompson, 50, was at the hotel at around …
nypost.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Trump eyes DeSantis for Defense Secretary as Hegseth flounders under scandal—and Lara Trump for Rubio’s Senate seat if he becomes Secretary of State. Nepotism? Power grab? The GOP’s inner circle gets tighter.
Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter
Hegseth has faced allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual assault.
www.politico.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Steelworkers furious at Trump! His move to block Nippon Steel’s $15B buyout of U.S. Steel is seen as a 'gut punch' to Pittsburgh jobs and the industry’s future. Is he really fighting for workers or just playing politics?
'Gut punch': Trump upsets local union leaders by opposing U.S. Steel-Nippon deal
On Monday night, President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his opposition to the proposed $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel Co., vowing to block the deal when he takes offic...
triblive.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Reposted by Brandon Moreno
BREAKING:

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just announced she is considering running for the top Democratic position on the Oversight Committee if Rep. Jamie Raskin succeeds in replacing Jerry Nadler as the head of the Judiciary Committee.
December 4, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Trump picks Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as Surgeon General. Critics slam the choice as more political theater than healthcare expertise. Is this another loyalty hire over real qualifications?
Trump chooses Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for surgeon general
She is also a medical director for a network of urgent care centers in New York and New Jersey.
www.politico.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:31 AM