Mr. Fromesco
@bryanfromesco.bsky.social
Fixing things, petting cats and yelling at the TV since ‘86.
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The corrupt Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a gerrymandered congressional map that will boost Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court decision that found the new boundaries were likely unconstitutional because they were drawn based on race.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a congressional map that will boost President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court decision that ...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The corrupt Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a gerrymandered congressional map that will boost Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court decision that found the new boundaries were likely unconstitutional because they were drawn based on race.
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Scathing dissent from Justice Kagan:
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIVES REDRAWN PRO-REPUBLICAN TEXAS VOTING MAP INTENDED TO HELP TRUMP'S PARTY KEEP CONTROL OF CONGRESS
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Scathing dissent from Justice Kagan:
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
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A startup backed by Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm just got a $620M loan from the DoD, months after the Pentagon gave a major drone contract to ANOTHER Trump Jr.-backed company.
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone comp
popular.info
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A startup backed by Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm just got a $620M loan from the DoD, months after the Pentagon gave a major drone contract to ANOTHER Trump Jr.-backed company.
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
This is what kleptocracy looks like. https://popular.info/p/update-trump-jr-backed-startup-receives
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“‘You’re either on the team or you’re not,’ Hegseth told Holsey, according to notes from a participant. ‘When you get an order, you move out fast and don’t ask questions.’”
Exclusive: The four-star admiral in charge of Caribbean operations had concerns about the legality of the boat strikes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked him to retire shortly after they started.
Hegseth Asked Top Admiral to Resign After Months of Discord
The relationship between the Pentagon chief and military leader had been rocky since Trump’s inauguration.
on.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
“‘You’re either on the team or you’re not,’ Hegseth told Holsey, according to notes from a participant. ‘When you get an order, you move out fast and don’t ask questions.’”
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Federal courts have ruled that Trump’s activation of the National Guard in California, Oregon, Illinois and even DC is illegal
But it seems Pam Bondi is determined to join Pete Hegseth by issuing illegal orders to our troops
But it seems Pam Bondi is determined to join Pete Hegseth by issuing illegal orders to our troops
Bondi: "Yes, we are bringing in our National Guard to every city we possibly can who needs our help. And that's a lot of them."
November 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Federal courts have ruled that Trump’s activation of the National Guard in California, Oregon, Illinois and even DC is illegal
But it seems Pam Bondi is determined to join Pete Hegseth by issuing illegal orders to our troops
But it seems Pam Bondi is determined to join Pete Hegseth by issuing illegal orders to our troops
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Reporter: You have made so clear how you want to keep drugs out of the US—
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Reporter: You have made so clear how you want to keep drugs out of the US—
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
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Community notes don’t get much more brutal than this
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Community notes don’t get much more brutal than this
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A JANUARY 6 insurrectionist pardoned by Donald Trump, Andrew Paul Johnson, HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR MOLESTING AN 11-YEAR-OLD BOY.
January 6 rioter who was pardoned by Trump arrested for child sexual abuse
Andrew Paul Johnson, 44, faces multiple charges in Florida and has pleaded not guilty to the crimes, authorities say
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
A JANUARY 6 insurrectionist pardoned by Donald Trump, Andrew Paul Johnson, HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR MOLESTING AN 11-YEAR-OLD BOY.
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ICE deports Austin college student flying home for Thanksgiving after judge issues stay, lawyer says
Source: Austin American-Statesman
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Source: Austin American-Statesman
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ICE deports Austin college student flying home for Thanksgiving after judge issues stay, lawyer says - NewsBreak
19-year-old Any Lucia Lopez Belloza dreamed of helping her father start a tailor shop when she graduated from college. This Thanksgiving, ICE deported her
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November 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
ICE deports Austin college student flying home for Thanksgiving after judge issues stay, lawyer says
Source: Austin American-Statesman
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Source: Austin American-Statesman
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Trump: I think we're just going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We're going to kill them. You know, they're going to be, like, dead.
BREAKING: Hegseth Accused of Ordering a Strike to Kill Every Survivor - Could Trigger Impeachment
open.substack.com/pub/reallyam...
BREAKING: Hegseth Accused of Ordering a Strike to Kill Every Survivor - Could Trigger Impeachment
open.substack.com/pub/reallyam...
BREAKING: Hegseth Accused of Ordering a Strike to Kill Every Survivor - Could Trigger Impeachment
If Trump encouraged or signed off on this, we are looking at a scandal that could trigger impeachment-level accountability.
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Trump: I think we're just going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We're going to kill them. You know, they're going to be, like, dead.
BREAKING: Hegseth Accused of Ordering a Strike to Kill Every Survivor - Could Trigger Impeachment
open.substack.com/pub/reallyam...
BREAKING: Hegseth Accused of Ordering a Strike to Kill Every Survivor - Could Trigger Impeachment
open.substack.com/pub/reallyam...
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Fat Loaf murdering National guardsmen
Kegsbreath murdering Venezuelan fisherman
Noem skimming hundreds of millions into her pockets
Rubio presenting Russian plans as American
and this was only this fucking week
and i'm sre i'm missing about a dozen other crimes
Kegsbreath murdering Venezuelan fisherman
Noem skimming hundreds of millions into her pockets
Rubio presenting Russian plans as American
and this was only this fucking week
and i'm sre i'm missing about a dozen other crimes
November 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Fat Loaf murdering National guardsmen
Kegsbreath murdering Venezuelan fisherman
Noem skimming hundreds of millions into her pockets
Rubio presenting Russian plans as American
and this was only this fucking week
and i'm sre i'm missing about a dozen other crimes
Kegsbreath murdering Venezuelan fisherman
Noem skimming hundreds of millions into her pockets
Rubio presenting Russian plans as American
and this was only this fucking week
and i'm sre i'm missing about a dozen other crimes
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Just a reminder to all Defense Force members, if you commit a crime and you are prosecuted, “I was just obeying orders” will not be an acceptable defense if it was an illegal order.
You are expected to know the Constitution that you’ve sworn to protect.
You are expected to know the Constitution that you’ve sworn to protect.
November 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Just a reminder to all Defense Force members, if you commit a crime and you are prosecuted, “I was just obeying orders” will not be an acceptable defense if it was an illegal order.
You are expected to know the Constitution that you’ve sworn to protect.
You are expected to know the Constitution that you’ve sworn to protect.
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🪡 In 2024 things didn’t end as well, but we still ran through the finish line.
Our team made 32 MILLION direct voter contacts, talking to young voters about the stakes of the election and why turning out was critical. We organized around the country — and did our best to win.
Our team made 32 MILLION direct voter contacts, talking to young voters about the stakes of the election and why turning out was critical. We organized around the country — and did our best to win.
November 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
🪡 In 2024 things didn’t end as well, but we still ran through the finish line.
Our team made 32 MILLION direct voter contacts, talking to young voters about the stakes of the election and why turning out was critical. We organized around the country — and did our best to win.
Our team made 32 MILLION direct voter contacts, talking to young voters about the stakes of the election and why turning out was critical. We organized around the country — and did our best to win.
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What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
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Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
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On “The Necessary Conversation” podcast, Chad’s Trump supporter parents tell him the military should follow Trump’s illegal orders and kill everyone in LA if Trump commanded it — even with him and his sister in the city😳
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
On “The Necessary Conversation” podcast, Chad’s Trump supporter parents tell him the military should follow Trump’s illegal orders and kill everyone in LA if Trump commanded it — even with him and his sister in the city😳
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Of course it was a female reporter
November 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Of course it was a female reporter
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Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that former president Jair Bolsonaro's coup conviction was final, with no more appeals allowed, clearing the way for him to begin serving a 27-year sentence.
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that former president Jair Bolsonaro's coup conviction was final, with no more appeals allowed, clearing the way for him to begin serving a 27-year sentence.
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NEW: ICE has torn up its $180M cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program and is now guaranteeing private surveillance firms at least $7.5M each, with potential payouts reaching $281M per vendor. The change signals a shift from “pilot” to full-scale outsourcing of street-level investigative work.
ICE Offers Up to $280 Million to Immigrant-Tracking ‘Bounty Hunter’ Firms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement lifted a $180 million cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program while guaranteeing multimillion-dollar payouts for private surveillance firms.
www.wired.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW: ICE has torn up its $180M cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program and is now guaranteeing private surveillance firms at least $7.5M each, with potential payouts reaching $281M per vendor. The change signals a shift from “pilot” to full-scale outsourcing of street-level investigative work.
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Over a quarter of Trump's proposed $1T military budget would go to just four companies who have spent $103B in taxpayer dollars on stock buybacks and dividends over the last decade.
He wants to use your money to make the military-industrial complex even richer.
He wants to use your money to make the military-industrial complex even richer.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Over a quarter of Trump's proposed $1T military budget would go to just four companies who have spent $103B in taxpayer dollars on stock buybacks and dividends over the last decade.
He wants to use your money to make the military-industrial complex even richer.
He wants to use your money to make the military-industrial complex even richer.