Will Ragland
@citizenwillis.bsky.social
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Will Ragland
@citizenwillis.bsky.social
· Oct 23
$1.8+ BILLION and counting... This is the amount of cash and gifts the Trump family has personally brought in since President Trump was elected last fall from efforts that appear to be selling the presidency.
trumpstakecounter.org
trumpstakecounter.org
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NEW from me:
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Private jets and ‘Bari pitches’: Inside Weiss’ chaotic CBS Evening News reboot
EXCLUSIVE: The new CBS News editor-in-chief has chartered private flights for her armed security detail, made last-minute logistical changes and fired off ‘Bari Pitches.’ Weiss is once again accused o...
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 12:51 AM
NEW from me:
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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They just laid off 100 staffers from CBS News. This is so gross and everyone involved should feel bad.
NEW from me:
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Private jets and ‘Bari pitches’: Inside Weiss’ chaotic CBS Evening News reboot
EXCLUSIVE: The new CBS News editor-in-chief has chartered private flights for her armed security detail, made last-minute logistical changes and fired off ‘Bari Pitches.’ Weiss is once again accused o...
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 1:12 AM
They just laid off 100 staffers from CBS News. This is so gross and everyone involved should feel bad.
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I know we have bigger first to fry but this sucks so fucking bad.
Location: Midtown Hotel Boston
Location: Midtown Hotel Boston
January 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I know we have bigger first to fry but this sucks so fucking bad.
Location: Midtown Hotel Boston
Location: Midtown Hotel Boston
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5 million-plus kindergartners now live in counties where schools don’t have “herd immunity” for measles, Washington Post reporters found.
WaPo also built a tool to look up your own county.
Exceptional, and alarming work by @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @caitlingilbert.bsky.social et al.
(Gift link.)
WaPo also built a tool to look up your own county.
Exceptional, and alarming work by @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @caitlingilbert.bsky.social et al.
(Gift link.)
U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands.
Take a look to see what the kindergarten measles vaccination rates are in your area.
wapo.st
January 1, 2026 at 2:46 AM
5 million-plus kindergartners now live in counties where schools don’t have “herd immunity” for measles, Washington Post reporters found.
WaPo also built a tool to look up your own county.
Exceptional, and alarming work by @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @caitlingilbert.bsky.social et al.
(Gift link.)
WaPo also built a tool to look up your own county.
Exceptional, and alarming work by @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @caitlingilbert.bsky.social et al.
(Gift link.)
Trump is holding clean water for 50K Coloradans hostage demanding Tina Peters be released from prison after she was jailed for tampering with voting machines in 2020 election.
The bill he vetoed passed via voice vote and was sponsored by Lauren Boebert.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
The bill he vetoed passed via voice vote and was sponsored by Lauren Boebert.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
Trump Vetoes 2 Bills, Drawing Accusations of Retaliation
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Trump is holding clean water for 50K Coloradans hostage demanding Tina Peters be released from prison after she was jailed for tampering with voting machines in 2020 election.
The bill he vetoed passed via voice vote and was sponsored by Lauren Boebert.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
The bill he vetoed passed via voice vote and was sponsored by Lauren Boebert.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
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Former NATO commander Michel Yakovleff ⬇️
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Former NATO commander Michel Yakovleff ⬇️
YouGov/Economist Trump weekly job approval for 2025.
December 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
YouGov/Economist Trump weekly job approval for 2025.
I took the NYT's findings and added 23-24 cycle MAGA Inc + Adelson and Musk's super PAC fundraising... The top 10 givers gave over $635 million alone.
NEW: Senator Blumenthal writes to donors to Trump's ballroom whose contributions were revealed by the @nytimes, raising questions about "what promises may have been or may yet be made in exchange for what presumably will be substantial contributions."
White House Invitees Are Asked About Donations to Trump’s Ballroom
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I took the NYT's findings and added 23-24 cycle MAGA Inc + Adelson and Musk's super PAC fundraising... The top 10 givers gave over $635 million alone.
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In 2025, America saw the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years. That’s just a preview of what’s to come as RFK Jr continues his rollback of vaccine guidance.
December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In 2025, America saw the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years. That’s just a preview of what’s to come as RFK Jr continues his rollback of vaccine guidance.
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💰Trump’s wealth increased by about $2.5B since his reelection, to $6.9B
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government. n.pr/48P2QSb
How President Trump reshaped capitalism in 2025
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.
n.pr
December 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
💰Trump’s wealth increased by about $2.5B since his reelection, to $6.9B
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
💰 Eric’s increased 10x, to $400M.
💰 Don Jr.’s 6x, to $300M.
💰 Barron, a college sophomore, is worth $150M.
Since "Liberation Day" the economy has lost 67,000 manufacturing jobs.
December 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Since "Liberation Day" the economy has lost 67,000 manufacturing jobs.
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DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
www.miamiherald.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
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there are pundits who will say that immigration is trump's strongest issue and that picking fights around immigration helps him on the margins. but i think this misunderstands the way public opinion works, as evidenced by trump's declining fortunes on his handling of immigration.
December 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
there are pundits who will say that immigration is trump's strongest issue and that picking fights around immigration helps him on the margins. but i think this misunderstands the way public opinion works, as evidenced by trump's declining fortunes on his handling of immigration.
Dude is out here trying to be King Herrod.
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Dude is out here trying to be King Herrod.
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Over the last 400 days the Trump fam has pocketed over $1.2B in cash from his three primary crypto ventures’ sales, fees and interest from his stablecoin reserve.
Add in bogus legal settlements, Qatar plane & Melania’s Amazon documentary deal…and you get:
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Add in bogus legal settlements, Qatar plane & Melania’s Amazon documentary deal…and you get:
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Trump’s Take: Tracking the cash and gifts made from selling the presidency.
Tracking the cash and gifts made from selling the presidency.
www.americanprogress.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Over the last 400 days the Trump fam has pocketed over $1.2B in cash from his three primary crypto ventures’ sales, fees and interest from his stablecoin reserve.
Add in bogus legal settlements, Qatar plane & Melania’s Amazon documentary deal…and you get:
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Add in bogus legal settlements, Qatar plane & Melania’s Amazon documentary deal…and you get:
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Over the last 400 days the Trump fam has pocketed over $1.2B in cash from his three primary crypto ventures’ sales, fees and interest from his stablecoin reserve.
Add in bogus legal settlements, Qatar plane & Melania’s Amazon documentary deal…and you get:
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Add in bogus legal settlements, Qatar plane & Melania’s Amazon documentary deal…and you get:
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Trump’s Take: Tracking the cash and gifts made from selling the presidency.
Tracking the cash and gifts made from selling the presidency.
www.americanprogress.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Over the last 400 days the Trump fam has pocketed over $1.2B in cash from his three primary crypto ventures’ sales, fees and interest from his stablecoin reserve.
Add in bogus legal settlements, Qatar plane & Melania’s Amazon documentary deal…and you get:
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Add in bogus legal settlements, Qatar plane & Melania’s Amazon documentary deal…and you get:
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
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An insane political move. One of the recurring complaints about immigration in the U.S. is that those seeking asylum jump the line. This is line-jumping — but for rich people, not those in need.
December 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
An insane political move. One of the recurring complaints about immigration in the U.S. is that those seeking asylum jump the line. This is line-jumping — but for rich people, not those in need.
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A big subtext here: The GOP and Trump administration — including Trump himself! — have repeatedly bemoaned the plight of persecuted Christians over the years, often referencing Iranian Christians in particular.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
Priest says sisters slated for deportation are Christians who could face persecution by Iran
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We all feel a wound in our body of Christ, knowing what’s happening to them,’ said the Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith.
religionnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A big subtext here: The GOP and Trump administration — including Trump himself! — have repeatedly bemoaned the plight of persecuted Christians over the years, often referencing Iranian Christians in particular.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
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Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
Priest says sisters slated for deportation are Christians who could face persecution by Iran
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We all feel a wound in our body of Christ, knowing what’s happening to them,’ said the Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith.
religionnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
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The entire labor movement is heartbroken by the senseless attack on @cwaunion.bsky.social Local 2222 lineman and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom just blocks away from the AFL-CIO House of Labor. Our thoughts are with their families.
Our hearts are heavy today after the senseless attack on Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom, members of the West Virginia National Guard, who were shot yesterday in Washington D.C.
cwa-union.org/news/release...
cwa-union.org/news/release...
CWA Statement on the Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.
Our hearts are heavy today after the senseless attack on Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom, members of the West Virginia National Guard, who were shot yesterday in Washi...
cwa-union.org
November 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The entire labor movement is heartbroken by the senseless attack on @cwaunion.bsky.social Local 2222 lineman and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom just blocks away from the AFL-CIO House of Labor. Our thoughts are with their families.
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Workers in all industries have more in common with each other than the executives making millions. Solidarity with everyone who is not crossing the line or buying Starbucks while we’re on a ULP strike! Special thanks to @Teamsters, for not crossing the picket line and standing with us✊
November 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Workers in all industries have more in common with each other than the executives making millions. Solidarity with everyone who is not crossing the line or buying Starbucks while we’re on a ULP strike! Special thanks to @Teamsters, for not crossing the picket line and standing with us✊
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First Jobs Day since the shutdown, and @saraestep.bsky.social and I are here with the latest analysis of today's data and how job seekers are struggling in Trump's economy. ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
In a Stagnating Job Market, Job Seekers Are Struggling To Find Opportunities
Delayed September 2025 jobs data release reveals the hardships of finding a job in Trump’s economy, especially for people of color.
www.americanprogress.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
First Jobs Day since the shutdown, and @saraestep.bsky.social and I are here with the latest analysis of today's data and how job seekers are struggling in Trump's economy. ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
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Out here in York, PA where @sbworkersunited.org strikers are BLOCKADING the largest Starbucks distribution center in the country to demand a fair contract!!
November 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Out here in York, PA where @sbworkersunited.org strikers are BLOCKADING the largest Starbucks distribution center in the country to demand a fair contract!!