Christine Walker
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I believe in our country. Be kind, our time here is short. Live today the way you want to be remembered tomorrow.
Bill Summaries: FY26 Ag-FDA, Leg Branch, & MilCon-VA
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Bill Summaries: FY26 Ag-FDA, Leg Branch, & MilCon-VA | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
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November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Bill Summaries: FY26 Ag-FDA, Leg Branch, & MilCon-VA
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If there’s one belief that unites Americans across the political spectrum, it’s that other countries are the reason we can’t have nice things.
Blaming Foreigners for American Failings Won’t Fix Them
Railing against Ukraine, Israel, and other outsiders is easy. Solving problems at home is not.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If there’s one belief that unites Americans across the political spectrum, it’s that other countries are the reason we can’t have nice things.
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold.
The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it’s given in | Jane Martinson
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold.
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The perils of unfettered Fox News propaganda
The perils of unfettered Fox News propaganda
If England can require accuracy in the media, why can't the U.S.?
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November 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The perils of unfettered Fox News propaganda
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center. Before February’s coup, the opera performances were running at 80%-90% of capacity.
Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump ‘takeover’
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center
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November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center. Before February’s coup, the opera performances were running at 80%-90% of capacity.
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Former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky tells POLITICO why Russia will take decades to get over the “imperialist-military narrative” that Moscow pushes.
Putin’s archrival warns Europe: Brace for Cold War II whatever happens in Ukraine
Former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky tells POLITICO why Russia will take decades to get over the “imperialist-military narrative” that Moscow pushes.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky tells POLITICO why Russia will take decades to get over the “imperialist-military narrative” that Moscow pushes.
The US president and his circle have long praised Orbán’s Hungary, depicting it as a model to follow, a “conservative Disneyland”.
Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections.
Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections.
Orbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motives
Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The US president and his circle have long praised Orbán’s Hungary, depicting it as a model to follow, a “conservative Disneyland”.
Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections.
Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections.
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Historical and political movements are often defined by their rallying cries and protest songs.
Okay, so I did it. In honor of Sandwich Guy, on what should be the last day of his trial, I figured out the chords. And so, with apologies to the late and great Bob Marley, I banged out this quick and (very) rough rendition of "I Threw the Sandwich." 🤣
November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Historical and political movements are often defined by their rallying cries and protest songs.
Border patrol agent who shot Chicago woman boasted about it in text messages
Agent said he was PROUD OF HIS SHOOTING SKILLS
Key vehicle in case repaired BEFORE defense could inspect it...
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Agent said he was PROUD OF HIS SHOOTING SKILLS
Key vehicle in case repaired BEFORE defense could inspect it...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Border patrol agent who shot Chicago woman boasted about it in text messages
Agent said he was PROUD OF HIS SHOOTING SKILLS
Key vehicle in case repaired BEFORE defense could inspect it...
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Agent said he was PROUD OF HIS SHOOTING SKILLS
Key vehicle in case repaired BEFORE defense could inspect it...
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“.. in a group Signal chat, .. he wrote in part: ‘I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.’”
@reuters.com #Chicago
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@reuters.com #Chicago
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November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“.. in a group Signal chat, .. he wrote in part: ‘I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.’”
@reuters.com #Chicago
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@reuters.com #Chicago
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Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given.
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
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November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given.
Love her or hate her, this Speaker got shite done. The 1st and ONLY woman to serve as House Speaker. I wish her well.
Nancy Pelosi, a force on Capitol Hill for decades, to retire from Congress
Decision marks the close of a storied 20-term congressional career for the first woman to serve as House speaker
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November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Love her or hate her, this Speaker got shite done. The 1st and ONLY woman to serve as House Speaker. I wish her well.
Guess what AWESOME thing happened to one of the donors to the "ballroom"??
Read on!!
A FEDERAL judge in TX has agreed to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing in connection with two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people.
Read on!!
A FEDERAL judge in TX has agreed to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing in connection with two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people.
Criminal case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max plane crashes is dismissed by a US judge
A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing related to two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people. U.S.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Guess what AWESOME thing happened to one of the donors to the "ballroom"??
Read on!!
A FEDERAL judge in TX has agreed to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing in connection with two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people.
Read on!!
A FEDERAL judge in TX has agreed to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing in connection with two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people.
From military-level force in cities to tens of thousands of federal workers fired by the Trump administration, effects have been felt at every level
Which of our warnings came true in the first year after Trump’s second election?
From military-level force in cities to tens of thousands of federal workers fired by the Trump administration, effects have been felt at every level
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November 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
From military-level force in cities to tens of thousands of federal workers fired by the Trump administration, effects have been felt at every level
Team includes Lina Khan, the FTC commissioner under Biden, and other Democratic former city officials
Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty
Team includes Lina Khan, the FTC commissioner under Biden, and other Democratic former city officials
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November 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Team includes Lina Khan, the FTC commissioner under Biden, and other Democratic former city officials
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this looks like a trick daffy duck would put up to get bugs bunny into "the oval office"
November 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
this looks like a trick daffy duck would put up to get bugs bunny into "the oval office"
Justice Neil Gorsuch appeared concerned that could shift too much congressional power to the president on an issue that helped spark the American Revolution.
Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs
A majority of Supreme Court justices seem skeptical about President Donald Trump’s ability to unilaterally impose far-reaching tariffs, putting at risk a cornerstone of his agenda in the biggest legal...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Justice Neil Gorsuch appeared concerned that could shift too much congressional power to the president on an issue that helped spark the American Revolution.
Justices grill administration over imposition of steep duties as Sotomayor says: ‘I just don’t understand this argument’
US supreme court justices express skepticism over legality of Trump tariffs
Justices grill administration over imposition of steep duties as Sotomayor says: ‘I just don’t understand this argument’
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November 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Justices grill administration over imposition of steep duties as Sotomayor says: ‘I just don’t understand this argument’
On Tuesday, the judge revealed that the DOJ had handed over the transcripts, but had stripped out all of Halligan's remarks.
'Never good news': Expert flags unusual judge demand in James Comey case
'Never good news': Expert flags unusual judge demand in James Comey case
'Never good news': Expert flags unusual judge demand in James Comey case
For a second time, U.S. District Court Judge Cameron McGowan Currie has ordered the Department of Justice to turn over transcripts from the grand jury that indicted former FBI Director James Comey aft...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On Tuesday, the judge revealed that the DOJ had handed over the transcripts, but had stripped out all of Halligan's remarks.
'Never good news': Expert flags unusual judge demand in James Comey case
'Never good news': Expert flags unusual judge demand in James Comey case