DougAAdams
@dougaadams.bsky.social
Former NBC News senior politics producer. Father; Baseball fan; Lover of all Philly teams
While President Trump has pledged to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world,” his family’s ties to the industry are raising concerns and blurring the lines between business & government.
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Trump family’s cryptocurrency ties raise concerns as administration loosens regulations
As President Trump’s administration has moved to loosen regulations on cryptocurrency and pledged to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world,” his family’s ties to the industry are raising ethi...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:27 AM
While President Trump has pledged to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world,” his family’s ties to the industry are raising concerns and blurring the lines between business & government.
@elizlanders.bsky.social reports tonight @pbsnews.org
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@elizlanders.bsky.social reports tonight @pbsnews.org
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Remarkable turn of events today as a federal judge admonished U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan for potential prosecutorial misconduct in her handling of the Comey indictment.
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@geoffrbennett.bsky.social conversation with @joshgerstein.bsky.social
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Comey seeks to have indictment dismissed over DOJ's handling of case
The Senate forwarded the bill requiring the Justice Department to release the Epstein files to the White House, only days after President Trump withdrew his opposition. The DOJ is also facing more scr...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Remarkable turn of events today as a federal judge admonished U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan for potential prosecutorial misconduct in her handling of the Comey indictment.
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@geoffrbennett.bsky.social conversation with @joshgerstein.bsky.social
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We are still a year away from the midterms, and @punchbowlnews.bsky.social points out at least 36 (!) House members are not running for re-election. The vast majority are leaving to seek another office (Sen, Gov, etc) outside the House.
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We are still a year away from the midterms, and @punchbowlnews.bsky.social points out at least 36 (!) House members are not running for re-election. The vast majority are leaving to seek another office (Sen, Gov, etc) outside the House.
A lot to break down after Dems claimed decisive wins in NYC, VA and NJ.Was last night a referendum on Trump? And the debate over the Democratic Party has begun. We break it down with @ameshiacross.bsky.social & Whit Ayers
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Democratic and GOP strategists on what the parties learned from voters
Democrats dominated election night as economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump’s leadership weighed heavily on Republican candidates. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Democr...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:39 AM
A lot to break down after Dems claimed decisive wins in NYC, VA and NJ.Was last night a referendum on Trump? And the debate over the Democratic Party has begun. We break it down with @ameshiacross.bsky.social & Whit Ayers
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President Trump continues to call the upcoming SCOTUS tariff case “one of the biggest decisions in the history of the Supreme Court.”
He tells press on AF-1 that he will NOT attend the SCOTUS hearing this week in person, an idea he had floated earlier this week.
He tells press on AF-1 that he will NOT attend the SCOTUS hearing this week in person, an idea he had floated earlier this week.
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
President Trump continues to call the upcoming SCOTUS tariff case “one of the biggest decisions in the history of the Supreme Court.”
He tells press on AF-1 that he will NOT attend the SCOTUS hearing this week in person, an idea he had floated earlier this week.
He tells press on AF-1 that he will NOT attend the SCOTUS hearing this week in person, an idea he had floated earlier this week.
Here’s our look at the Virginia governor’s race and the election this Tuesday. While the government shutdown and health care are issues are on voters minds, so is Donald Trump.
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How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues
Virginians head to the polls this coming Tuesday to pick their next governor. But the results may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office, and offer clues of what to ...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Here’s our look at the Virginia governor’s race and the election this Tuesday. While the government shutdown and health care are issues are on voters minds, so is Donald Trump.
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Pentagon statement confirms that yesterday, the Dept. of War "... accepted an anonymous donation of $130 million under its general gift acceptance authority. The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of Service members' salaries and benefits."
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Pentagon statement confirms that yesterday, the Dept. of War "... accepted an anonymous donation of $130 million under its general gift acceptance authority. The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of Service members' salaries and benefits."
After a Maryland grand jury handed down an indictment of John Bolton for allegedly retaining and mishandling classified documents @amnanawaz.bsky.social
sat down with Mary McCord @georgetownlaw.bsky.social for some context. Our @pbsnews.org segment tonight
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sat down with Mary McCord @georgetownlaw.bsky.social for some context. Our @pbsnews.org segment tonight
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Trump adviser turned critic John Bolton indicted over handling of classified documents
A federal grand jury in Maryland indicted former national security adviser John Bolton on 18 charges of retaining and transmitting classified information to two of his relatives. Bolton served as U.N....
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October 17, 2025 at 4:12 AM
After a Maryland grand jury handed down an indictment of John Bolton for allegedly retaining and mishandling classified documents @amnanawaz.bsky.social
sat down with Mary McCord @georgetownlaw.bsky.social for some context. Our @pbsnews.org segment tonight
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sat down with Mary McCord @georgetownlaw.bsky.social for some context. Our @pbsnews.org segment tonight
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As the federal shutdown stretches into its 13th day and hundreds of thousands of federal workers face the reality of missing a paycheck - the latest on the shutdown. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social
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Speaker says U.S. 'barreling toward' prolonged shutdown as ripple effects grow
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said today the U.S. is “barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns” in history. That stark warning on the 13th day of the shutdown comes as impacts are starting to...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
As the federal shutdown stretches into its 13th day and hundreds of thousands of federal workers face the reality of missing a paycheck - the latest on the shutdown. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social
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Reposted by DougAAdams
From the President’s physician:
-he remains “in exceptional health”
-his cardiac age is “14 years younger than this chronological age”
-he received his annual flu shot and updated Covid booster
-he remains “in exceptional health”
-his cardiac age is “14 years younger than this chronological age”
-he received his annual flu shot and updated Covid booster
October 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
From the President’s physician:
-he remains “in exceptional health”
-his cardiac age is “14 years younger than this chronological age”
-he received his annual flu shot and updated Covid booster
-he remains “in exceptional health”
-his cardiac age is “14 years younger than this chronological age”
-he received his annual flu shot and updated Covid booster
The Trump administration says it has begun “substantial” layoffs or RIFs of federal workers. An estimated 4,200 employees across at least 8 agencies have gotten notices. Latest from @lisad.bsky.social @pbsnews.org
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Trump White House orders more federal layoffs amid shutdown
As the federal government shutdown heads into its second weekend, the Trump administration has begun what it calls “substantial” layoffs of federal workers. President Trump and his team had suggested ...
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October 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The Trump administration says it has begun “substantial” layoffs or RIFs of federal workers. An estimated 4,200 employees across at least 8 agencies have gotten notices. Latest from @lisad.bsky.social @pbsnews.org
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As the shutdown nears the one-week mark, President Trump issued a threat that furloughed federal workers may not be reimbursed with back pay once the government reopens.
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Trump threatens no back pay for furloughed federal workers after shutdown ends
As the government shutdown hits the one-week mark with no end in sight, President Trump issued a new threat, saying that furloughed federal workers may not be reimbursed with back pay once the governm...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
As the shutdown nears the one-week mark, President Trump issued a threat that furloughed federal workers may not be reimbursed with back pay once the government reopens.
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On Day 2 of the shutdown not much progress toward a solution … as the administration continues to break norms, and seemingly target Democratic states & priorities. @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social tonight
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Trump threatens mass firings as shutdown continues with no signs of potential deal
There were no signs of progress between lawmakers on Thursday. That ensures the government will remain shut down for another day as Democrats dig in on protections to health care. President Trump is a...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
On Day 2 of the shutdown not much progress toward a solution … as the administration continues to break norms, and seemingly target Democratic states & priorities. @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social tonight
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On the 1st day of the shutdown politicians spent much of the day blaming the other party, while federal workers faced furloughs and the threat of layoffs from the administration. @pbsnews.org @lisad.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social with the latest
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Congressional leaders and White House refuse to compromise on first day of shutdown
Attempts to end the government shutdown that began overnight have been unsuccessful. Democrats are refusing to vote without ensuring health care subsidies and Republicans say they won't negotiate unti...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
On the 1st day of the shutdown politicians spent much of the day blaming the other party, while federal workers faced furloughs and the threat of layoffs from the administration. @pbsnews.org @lisad.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social with the latest
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In the final hours before a likely govt shutdown, we look at where negotiations stand, the misleading GOP talking point about healthcare for immigrants … and our new @pbsnews.org poll about how the public views this showdown
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Government barreling toward shutdown with Congress in partisan deadlock
The federal government is barreling toward a shutdown at the stroke of midnight as Congress remains in a deadlock. Democrats are demanding a bill that reverses cuts to Medicaid and prevents health ins...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
In the final hours before a likely govt shutdown, we look at where negotiations stand, the misleading GOP talking point about healthcare for immigrants … and our new @pbsnews.org poll about how the public views this showdown
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The Middle East wasn’t the only issue being discussed at the WH today. Trump also met with Dem & GOP leadership to try to avert a government shutdown.
We break down today’s meeting & what may come next @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social @lisad.bsky.social
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We break down today’s meeting & what may come next @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social @lisad.bsky.social
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Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails to produce deal
A federal government shutdown in less than a day and a half appears unavoidable after a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle failed to produce a deal....
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September 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Middle East wasn’t the only issue being discussed at the WH today. Trump also met with Dem & GOP leadership to try to avert a government shutdown.
We break down today’s meeting & what may come next @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social @lisad.bsky.social
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We break down today’s meeting & what may come next @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social @lisad.bsky.social
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DOJ sued 8 states for not turning over state voting lists. Officials worry how personal info in those lists will be used by the Trump admin. It's part of a pattern of attacks on US voting
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How the Trump administration is trying to change the way people vote
The Justice Department has sued eight states to compel them to share their voter registration lists with the federal government. State officials oppose the move because of concerns about how the infor...
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September 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
DOJ sued 8 states for not turning over state voting lists. Officials worry how personal info in those lists will be used by the Trump admin. It's part of a pattern of attacks on US voting
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conversation @beckerdavidj.bsky.social
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A harrowing intv from a U.S. citizen wrongly swept up in an ICE raid this summer .. and what she endured. The fear & distress from that day still lingers …
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Woman wrongfully detained in immigration raid describes what she endured
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September 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A harrowing intv from a U.S. citizen wrongly swept up in an ICE raid this summer .. and what she endured. The fear & distress from that day still lingers …
Our story @pbsnews.org
@geoffrbennett.bsky.social @iancouzens.bsky.social
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Our story @pbsnews.org
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In New Mexico, a Dem governor who deployed the National Guard has seen violent crime fall in her state’s largest city
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conversation with Gov Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social
about why Albuquerque is different from Trump’s plan
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conversation with Gov Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social
about why Albuquerque is different from Trump’s plan
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New Mexico's Democratic governor explains how state used National Guard to combat crime
President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., drew sharp criticism from Democrats who called it government overreach. But in New Mexico, a Democratic governor who deployed...
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September 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
In New Mexico, a Dem governor who deployed the National Guard has seen violent crime fall in her state’s largest city
Our @pbsnews.org
@geoffrbennett.bsky.social
conversation with Gov Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social
about why Albuquerque is different from Trump’s plan
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Our @pbsnews.org
@geoffrbennett.bsky.social
conversation with Gov Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social
about why Albuquerque is different from Trump’s plan
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A gruesome murder in Charlotte, NC claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans
They argue Democrats are soft on crime. But it’s not that simple.
Our conversation @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social with author Alisa Roth
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They argue Democrats are soft on crime. But it’s not that simple.
Our conversation @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social with author Alisa Roth
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Brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee in N.C. ignites debate about crime and mental health
A brutal murder in Charlotte, North Carolina, claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans who want to paint Democrats as soft on crime. William Brangham...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
A gruesome murder in Charlotte, NC claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans
They argue Democrats are soft on crime. But it’s not that simple.
Our conversation @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social with author Alisa Roth
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They argue Democrats are soft on crime. But it’s not that simple.
Our conversation @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social with author Alisa Roth
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After a contentious hearing in which RFK Jr made a number of questionable or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID and Americans’ health, we take a look at the facts with Dr Richard Besser
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Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about vaccines, COVID and the health of Americans
In a fiery Senate hearing, Robert Kennedy Jr. made a number of questionable or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID and the health of Americans. Amna Nawaz discussed some of these claims with Dr. R...
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September 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
After a contentious hearing in which RFK Jr made a number of questionable or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID and Americans’ health, we take a look at the facts with Dr Richard Besser
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You’re always smarter after listening to @stevevladeck.bsky.social
explain legal issues.
Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight about Harvard ruling & others this week on tariffs and immigration. @wbrangham.bsky.social
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explain legal issues.
Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight about Harvard ruling & others this week on tariffs and immigration. @wbrangham.bsky.social
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Trump policies stalled by series of rulings, likely setting up Supreme Court fight
A federal court rejected the Trump administration's use of an 18th-century wartime law, known as the Alien Enemies Act, to deport Venezuelans accused of being gang members. It's another legal setback ...
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September 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
You’re always smarter after listening to @stevevladeck.bsky.social
explain legal issues.
Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight about Harvard ruling & others this week on tariffs and immigration. @wbrangham.bsky.social
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explain legal issues.
Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight about Harvard ruling & others this week on tariffs and immigration. @wbrangham.bsky.social
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Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host & long time friend of President Trump, now leads his effort to federalize law enforcement in DC. She brings a brash style & a long history of controversy to her new job. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social
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How Jeanine Pirro became a central figure in Trump's D.C. takeover
In President Trump’s continued push for greater control over Washington, D.C., he’s relying more on his close friend and former Fox News host, Jeanine Pirro. She’s the new U.S. Attorney for the Distri...
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September 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host & long time friend of President Trump, now leads his effort to federalize law enforcement in DC. She brings a brash style & a long history of controversy to her new job. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social
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Tonight on @pbsnews.org we take a look at Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host and long time friend of the president who has become a central figure in Mr. Trump's push for greater control over Washington DC. William Brangham reports. Tune in!
September 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Tonight on @pbsnews.org we take a look at Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host and long time friend of the president who has become a central figure in Mr. Trump's push for greater control over Washington DC. William Brangham reports. Tune in!
CVS, the U.S. largest pharmacy chain, is not offering Covid vaccines in 16 states, including FL, NY and PA - even to people who meet newly restricted criteria from FDA … because it says it needs a CDC panel to recommend them nationwide. Per @nytimes www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...
CVS Holds Off on Offering Covid Vaccines in 16 States
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August 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
CVS, the U.S. largest pharmacy chain, is not offering Covid vaccines in 16 states, including FL, NY and PA - even to people who meet newly restricted criteria from FDA … because it says it needs a CDC panel to recommend them nationwide. Per @nytimes www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...