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Inside the Beltway
Inside the Beltway
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How elite sex trafficking occurred in plain sight @maddow.msnbc.com
1999: Trump launched Trump Model Mgmt. Girls were brought in on tourist or “extraordinary talent” visas, they were crowded in apts, charged for everything, & sent to work illegally while racking up debt they couldn't repay
1999: Trump launched Trump Model Mgmt. Girls were brought in on tourist or “extraordinary talent” visas, they were crowded in apts, charged for everything, & sent to work illegally while racking up debt they couldn't repay
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
How elite sex trafficking occurred in plain sight @maddow.msnbc.com
1999: Trump launched Trump Model Mgmt. Girls were brought in on tourist or “extraordinary talent” visas, they were crowded in apts, charged for everything, & sent to work illegally while racking up debt they couldn't repay
1999: Trump launched Trump Model Mgmt. Girls were brought in on tourist or “extraordinary talent” visas, they were crowded in apts, charged for everything, & sent to work illegally while racking up debt they couldn't repay
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@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls' youtu.be/Ik07YmrDJA4
Lawrence: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls'
YouTube video by MSNBC
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November 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls' youtu.be/Ik07YmrDJA4
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Can we just take a minute and acknowledge that our POTUS is right OUT IN THE OPEN lobbying Congressional members to vote against releasing the Epstein files?! Like... what the fuck else does anyone even need to know?
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Can we just take a minute and acknowledge that our POTUS is right OUT IN THE OPEN lobbying Congressional members to vote against releasing the Epstein files?! Like... what the fuck else does anyone even need to know?
The mob model.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Mafia Presidency
Trump is saying, essentially, If you don’t want to get hurt, you’ll do what I say.
www.theatlantic.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The mob model.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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Canada says “elbows up.” I say for America, “cameras out.” Film every last one of these brutal criminals. We will need the evidence for their trials.
November 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Canada says “elbows up.” I say for America, “cameras out.” Film every last one of these brutal criminals. We will need the evidence for their trials.
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Watching right wing pundits Shocked that MAGA has an anti-Semitism problem--which it 100% does. But these same GOP pundits have zero problem with the open anti-Muslim hate and racism of people like Laura Loomer and many others on the right. It's way past time to address all the HATE on the right!
November 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Watching right wing pundits Shocked that MAGA has an anti-Semitism problem--which it 100% does. But these same GOP pundits have zero problem with the open anti-Muslim hate and racism of people like Laura Loomer and many others on the right. It's way past time to address all the HATE on the right!
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November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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🔥 NEWS: Judge Reinforces Nationwide Block on Trump Anti-DEI Mandates
"A federal judge rebuffed the Trump administration’s push to reverse his injunction barring the US Labor Department from enforcing parts of an executive order targeting diversity initiatives"
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
"A federal judge rebuffed the Trump administration’s push to reverse his injunction barring the US Labor Department from enforcing parts of an executive order targeting diversity initiatives"
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
Judge Reinforces Nationwide Block on Trump Anti-DEI Mandates
An federal judge rebuffed the Trump administration’s push to reverse his injunction barring the US Labor Department from enforcing parts of an executive order targeting diversity initiatives, despite ...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🔥 NEWS: Judge Reinforces Nationwide Block on Trump Anti-DEI Mandates
"A federal judge rebuffed the Trump administration’s push to reverse his injunction barring the US Labor Department from enforcing parts of an executive order targeting diversity initiatives"
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
"A federal judge rebuffed the Trump administration’s push to reverse his injunction barring the US Labor Department from enforcing parts of an executive order targeting diversity initiatives"
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
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NEWS: Vance faces worldwide ridicule and condemnation, Trump faces condemnation for hosting gala as millions lose food assistance, air traffic controllers threaten to walk off the job, and much more.
A busy news night. Spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
A busy news night. Spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
NEWS: Vice President JD Vance Faces Global Ridicule and Condemnation Over Actions in the Past 24 Hours
Vance faces worldwide ridicule and condemnation, Trump faces condemnation for hosting gala as millions lose food assistance, air traffic controllers threaten to walk off the job, and much more
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
NEWS: Vance faces worldwide ridicule and condemnation, Trump faces condemnation for hosting gala as millions lose food assistance, air traffic controllers threaten to walk off the job, and much more.
A busy news night. Spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
A busy news night. Spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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FBI: "We didn't zip tie children."
REPORTER: "Here's a photo of a zip tied 14 year old."
FBI" "OK, we didn't zip tie YOUNG children."
REPORTER: "Here's a photo of a zip tied 14 year old."
FBI" "OK, we didn't zip tie YOUNG children."
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
FBI: "We didn't zip tie children."
REPORTER: "Here's a photo of a zip tied 14 year old."
FBI" "OK, we didn't zip tie YOUNG children."
REPORTER: "Here's a photo of a zip tied 14 year old."
FBI" "OK, we didn't zip tie YOUNG children."
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Popok: The blue states and cities effectively brought the cases. The red states are suffering, and their AGs are sitting on the sidelines. There’s no red state that brought a case. Think about that: not one red state attorney general brought a case to help prevent starvation and suffering. None.
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Popok: The blue states and cities effectively brought the cases. The red states are suffering, and their AGs are sitting on the sidelines. There’s no red state that brought a case. Think about that: not one red state attorney general brought a case to help prevent starvation and suffering. None.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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REMINDER: It's now 285 days since Trump was sworn in but he has still NOT released the complete Jeffrey Epstein file. What is Trump hiding?
November 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
REMINDER: It's now 285 days since Trump was sworn in but he has still NOT released the complete Jeffrey Epstein file. What is Trump hiding?
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“They began banging hard on the door, tore off the cameras so we couldn’t see them, and eventually cut off our electricity.”
When asked if she knew why federal agents were after her husband or if he had committed a crime, Barrón said, “No, never any crime..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
When asked if she knew why federal agents were after her husband or if he had committed a crime, Barrón said, “No, never any crime..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
Federal agents execute warrants in Pasadena; DHS leads operations
Federal agents and officers cleared the scene after law enforcement activity drew a crowd earlier today, Pasadena Police Department officials said.
www.click2houston.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:51 AM
“They began banging hard on the door, tore off the cameras so we couldn’t see them, and eventually cut off our electricity.”
When asked if she knew why federal agents were after her husband or if he had committed a crime, Barrón said, “No, never any crime..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
When asked if she knew why federal agents were after her husband or if he had committed a crime, Barrón said, “No, never any crime..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:33 AM
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
From the rather staid NYT...
From the rather staid NYT...
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
From the rather staid NYT...
From the rather staid NYT...
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@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom youtu.be/gdMSpWywcAU?...
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom youtu.be/gdMSpWywcAU?...
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"Again and again, Smith emphasized that the current administration has diverged from all previous administrations." And Smith does so without invective or partisanship.
Jack Smith’s Not-So-Subtle Message
In two recent appearances, the former special counsel explained his view of what it means to say ‘No Kings.’
www.thebulwark.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Again and again, Smith emphasized that the current administration has diverged from all previous administrations." And Smith does so without invective or partisanship.
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My humble request would be that all those U.S. journalists who spent the last week credulously reporting on Trump's "success" in the Middle East simply because he gave a grotesquely premature victory lap unanchored by any actual accomplishment retire permanently from the practice of journalism today
October 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
My humble request would be that all those U.S. journalists who spent the last week credulously reporting on Trump's "success" in the Middle East simply because he gave a grotesquely premature victory lap unanchored by any actual accomplishment retire permanently from the practice of journalism today
