Catherine Rampell
@crampell.bsky.social
Economics editor at The Bulwark. MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) anchor.
Previously WaPo op-ed columnist and NYT reporter.
Econ, politics, immigration, tax, etc. + occasional theater nerdery.
Previously WaPo op-ed columnist and NYT reporter.
Econ, politics, immigration, tax, etc. + occasional theater nerdery.
Reposted by Catherine Rampell
Profound interview here with @crampell.bsky.social and Daisy Rockwell, Norman’s granddaughter and an accomplished artist and translator.
It’s a lovely reminder of what Norman Rockwell’s art was really about and the childish indecency of the people who now rule us.
youtu.be/WKKwUcbOECM?...
It’s a lovely reminder of what Norman Rockwell’s art was really about and the childish indecency of the people who now rule us.
youtu.be/WKKwUcbOECM?...
DHS Turned Norman Rockwell Into Repulsive Propaganda (w/ Daisy Rockwell)
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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December 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Profound interview here with @crampell.bsky.social and Daisy Rockwell, Norman’s granddaughter and an accomplished artist and translator.
It’s a lovely reminder of what Norman Rockwell’s art was really about and the childish indecency of the people who now rule us.
youtu.be/WKKwUcbOECM?...
It’s a lovely reminder of what Norman Rockwell’s art was really about and the childish indecency of the people who now rule us.
youtu.be/WKKwUcbOECM?...
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From @crampell.bsky.social
"I wish I knew what Rockwell might have said about Trump’s theft of his life’s work in service of state-sponsored terror. But even more than that, I wonder what he would have painted."
The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
"I wish I knew what Rockwell might have said about Trump’s theft of his life’s work in service of state-sponsored terror. But even more than that, I wonder what he would have painted."
The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell
Trump uses the artist’s work—like other cultural icons—to promote Gestapo tactics and nativist ideas.
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
From @crampell.bsky.social
"I wish I knew what Rockwell might have said about Trump’s theft of his life’s work in service of state-sponsored terror. But even more than that, I wonder what he would have painted."
The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
"I wish I knew what Rockwell might have said about Trump’s theft of his life’s work in service of state-sponsored terror. But even more than that, I wonder what he would have painted."
The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Trump's Cabinet is hiding from Congress. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Kennedy, other Trump officials balk at requests to testify on Capitol Hill
Democrats have suggested the lack of testimony is yet another way the administration is snubbing the legislative branch.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Trump's Cabinet is hiding from Congress. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
He knows whereof he speaks
December 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
He knows whereof he speaks
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Immigration. You thought it only caused literally everything bad in the history of the world *except* nuclear war.
But extremist politicians do not think you're afraid enough yet.
So they are here to clarify: Immigrants also cause nuclear war.
But extremist politicians do not think you're afraid enough yet.
So they are here to clarify: Immigrants also cause nuclear war.
December 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Immigration. You thought it only caused literally everything bad in the history of the world *except* nuclear war.
But extremist politicians do not think you're afraid enough yet.
So they are here to clarify: Immigrants also cause nuclear war.
But extremist politicians do not think you're afraid enough yet.
So they are here to clarify: Immigrants also cause nuclear war.
The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico
The country’s exports to the U.S. have surged since President Trump imposed new import duties on every country this year.
www.wsj.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
Actual 2025 tariff rates are, to date, far less than statutory rates, but the costs of the tariffs are mostly borne by the US – estimated tariff pass-through to US prices in 2025 is 94%. Tariffs on imports act like a 1 to 2pp tax on US manufacturing. brentneiman.com/research/GN2...
December 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Actual 2025 tariff rates are, to date, far less than statutory rates, but the costs of the tariffs are mostly borne by the US – estimated tariff pass-through to US prices in 2025 is 94%. Tariffs on imports act like a 1 to 2pp tax on US manufacturing. brentneiman.com/research/GN2...
Joe Rogan Predicts Nick Fuentes Could Become President www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-pr...
Joe Rogan predicts Nick Fuentes could become president
"What’s 20 years from now look like? Maybe someone like that could win," Rogan said on his podcast.
www.newsweek.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Joe Rogan Predicts Nick Fuentes Could Become President www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-pr...
metaphor alert www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Video: Statue of Liberty Replica Collapses in Brazil
Strong winds knocked over a replica of the Statue of Liberty outside of a department store in southern Brazil. There were no injuries, according to Brazilian local media.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
metaphor alert www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Some people will commit human rights violations rather than just go to therapy
December 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Some people will commit human rights violations rather than just go to therapy
RIP First Amendment
December 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
RIP First Amendment
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I would like some clarification from the people in control of our Dept. of Homeland Security.
Do people who do not share the Dept.’s Savior also share its nation? If not, what nation do they belong to?
Is the Dept. blessed to share its nation with Jewish Americans who do not share its Savior?
Do people who do not share the Dept.’s Savior also share its nation? If not, what nation do they belong to?
Is the Dept. blessed to share its nation with Jewish Americans who do not share its Savior?
December 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I would like some clarification from the people in control of our Dept. of Homeland Security.
Do people who do not share the Dept.’s Savior also share its nation? If not, what nation do they belong to?
Is the Dept. blessed to share its nation with Jewish Americans who do not share its Savior?
Do people who do not share the Dept.’s Savior also share its nation? If not, what nation do they belong to?
Is the Dept. blessed to share its nation with Jewish Americans who do not share its Savior?
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Funny, but grim as shit
Happy holidays from @thebulwark.com. Hear our rendition of the 12 Days of Griftmas, based on REAL gifts Trump has recently received, including Three Olympic Medals and Five Golden Trophies (annotations in the link):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2XX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2XX...
The Bulwark Wishes You a Very Corrupt Christmas
YouTube video by The Bulwark
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Funny, but grim as shit
Happy holidays from @thebulwark.com. Hear our rendition of the 12 Days of Griftmas, based on REAL gifts Trump has recently received, including Three Olympic Medals and Five Golden Trophies (annotations in the link):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2XX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2XX...
The Bulwark Wishes You a Very Corrupt Christmas
YouTube video by The Bulwark
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Happy holidays from @thebulwark.com. Hear our rendition of the 12 Days of Griftmas, based on REAL gifts Trump has recently received, including Three Olympic Medals and Five Golden Trophies (annotations in the link):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2XX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2XX...
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GOP operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, convicted election fraudsters, were paid $960,000 in the second quarter to secure a pardon for a former nursing-home operator who defrauded the government of $38 million. Trump pardoned the man, Joseph Schwartz, last month.
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
GOP operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, convicted election fraudsters, were paid $960,000 in the second quarter to secure a pardon for a former nursing-home operator who defrauded the government of $38 million. Trump pardoned the man, Joseph Schwartz, last month.
how did this guy run an investment bank?
December 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
how did this guy run an investment bank?
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“I’m 84 years old. Threats against my life expectancy are kind of hollow. I don’t have much time anyway. I’m more concerned that our democracy is at risk because of the trends against the rule of law.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“I’m 84 years old. Threats against my life expectancy are kind of hollow. I don’t have much time anyway. I’m more concerned that our democracy is at risk because of the trends against the rule of law.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
Kavanaugh tries to put the "Kavanaugh Stops" genie back in the bottle
Kavanaugh goes out of his way to pen a footnote not having to deal with the case at hand.
He appears to be trying to narrow the forces he unleashed with his prior opinion allowing for race- and ethnicity-based #KavanaughStops
He appears to be trying to narrow the forces he unleashed with his prior opinion allowing for race- and ethnicity-based #KavanaughStops
December 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Kavanaugh tries to put the "Kavanaugh Stops" genie back in the bottle
Trump: "Anybody that disagrees with me will never be the Fed Chairman!"
December 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Trump: "Anybody that disagrees with me will never be the Fed Chairman!"
This is huge. FDA approves pill version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, possibly widening access www.statnews.com/2025/12/22/w...
FDA approves pill version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, possibly widening access
The FDA has approved the oral version of Novo Nordisk’s injectable weight loss drug Wegovy, making it the first GLP-1 pill to be cleared by regulators for obesity.
www.statnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This is huge. FDA approves pill version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, possibly widening access www.statnews.com/2025/12/22/w...
Trump administration to scrap federal rule requiring transparency into health AI tools www.statnews.com/2025/12/22/h...
Trump administration to scrap federal rule requiring transparency into health AI tools
The Trump administration wants to scrap rules that require developers to disclose how AI tools used to treat patients were developed and tested.
www.statnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Trump administration to scrap federal rule requiring transparency into health AI tools www.statnews.com/2025/12/22/h...
"energy independence"
Burgum: "Today we're sending notifications to the 5 large offshore wind projects that are under construction that their leases will be suspended due to national security concerns ... the Dept of War has come back conclusively that these large offshore wind programs create radar interference"
December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"energy independence"
How long before this photo is memed
December 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How long before this photo is memed