Frankie Taggart
@frankietaggart.bsky.social
U.S. politics reporter in Washington for AFP.
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Albert Einstein died on this day, April 18, 1955.
It is incredible to hear Albert Einstein explain his famous formula, E=mc².
It is incredible to hear Albert Einstein explain his famous formula, E=mc².
April 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Albert Einstein died on this day, April 18, 1955.
It is incredible to hear Albert Einstein explain his famous formula, E=mc².
It is incredible to hear Albert Einstein explain his famous formula, E=mc².
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Great story from @frankietaggart.bsky.social at @afpfr.bsky.social about the disaster that is the Democratic Party's communications operation. Message discipline and simple language are Comms 101 staples. It's past time for "the resistance" to learn it.
#crisiscomms www.barrons.com/news/democra...
#crisiscomms www.barrons.com/news/democra...
www.barrons.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Great story from @frankietaggart.bsky.social at @afpfr.bsky.social about the disaster that is the Democratic Party's communications operation. Message discipline and simple language are Comms 101 staples. It's past time for "the resistance" to learn it.
#crisiscomms www.barrons.com/news/democra...
#crisiscomms www.barrons.com/news/democra...
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🇺🇦Supporters of Ukraine have unfurled the world’s largest Ukrainian flag on the White House ellipse, pushing for the U.S. to continue its aid against the Russian invasion: “Do not abandon Ukraine!”
March 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🇺🇦Supporters of Ukraine have unfurled the world’s largest Ukrainian flag on the White House ellipse, pushing for the U.S. to continue its aid against the Russian invasion: “Do not abandon Ukraine!”
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A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region has killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings", state media reported on Tuesday, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India ➡️ u.afp.com/5t6o
January 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region has killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings", state media reported on Tuesday, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India ➡️ u.afp.com/5t6o
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Somebody has signed a contract to buy the incoming Treasury secretary’s iconic Charleston mansion.
Trump's Treasury pick, Scott Bessent, & husband John Freeman put their iconic Charleston mansion -- aka the John Ravenel House -- up for sale for $22.25M. It's the most expensive listing on Zillow in South Carolina. Bonus #FridayNightZillow
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December 28, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Somebody has signed a contract to buy the incoming Treasury secretary’s iconic Charleston mansion.
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THERE WILL BE BLOOD was released 17 years ago this week. Acclaimed as one of the greatest films this century and among Paul Thomas Anderson’s most popular, reading the making of story is like striking oil…
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December 27, 2024 at 11:41 AM
THERE WILL BE BLOOD was released 17 years ago this week. Acclaimed as one of the greatest films this century and among Paul Thomas Anderson’s most popular, reading the making of story is like striking oil…
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Trump’s new term is off to a chaotic start, a month before it actually starts. www.yahoo.com/news/us-govt...
US govt shutdown looms as Trump, Musk kill funding deal
The United States was staring down the barrel of a holiday-period government shutdown Thursday after a late-hour intervention by Donald Trump and Elon Musk threatened efforts in Congress to keep the l...
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December 19, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Trump’s new term is off to a chaotic start, a month before it actually starts. www.yahoo.com/news/us-govt...
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#UPDATE A French court on Thursday handed down sentences against 51 men found guilty of participating in the mass rape of Gisele Pelicot, with terms ranging from 20 years for her ex-husband to three years for others ➡️ u.afp.com/5FJp
December 19, 2024 at 10:43 AM
#UPDATE A French court on Thursday handed down sentences against 51 men found guilty of participating in the mass rape of Gisele Pelicot, with terms ranging from 20 years for her ex-husband to three years for others ➡️ u.afp.com/5FJp
NEW: The US Congress just gave troops a pay-rise in the new ($900 bn) defence budget.
Negotiations were complicated by a Republican intervention to prevent the military from covering gender-affirming care for children of service members if it results in "sterilization." www.yahoo.com/news/us-cong...
Negotiations were complicated by a Republican intervention to prevent the military from covering gender-affirming care for children of service members if it results in "sterilization." www.yahoo.com/news/us-cong...
US Congress passes defense bill banning gender care for minors
The US Congress approved its mammoth annual defense budget on Wednesday, raising troops' pay while blocking funding of some gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members.But talks ...
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December 18, 2024 at 9:15 PM
NEW: The US Congress just gave troops a pay-rise in the new ($900 bn) defence budget.
Negotiations were complicated by a Republican intervention to prevent the military from covering gender-affirming care for children of service members if it results in "sterilization." www.yahoo.com/news/us-cong...
Negotiations were complicated by a Republican intervention to prevent the military from covering gender-affirming care for children of service members if it results in "sterilization." www.yahoo.com/news/us-cong...
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LOTR: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING was released 23 years ago today. An adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, and the first entry in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the story of how it was made is proof that one does not simply walk into Mordor…
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December 16, 2024 at 11:15 AM
LOTR: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING was released 23 years ago today. An adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, and the first entry in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the story of how it was made is proof that one does not simply walk into Mordor…
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December 12, 2024 at 10:33 PM
I have 214.6K followers, and I figure at least some of them are looking to gift books this holiday season, so:
HEY AUTHORS OF BLUESKY: In the comments to this post, tell us (briefly!) about your most recent book, and put in a link to where people can learn more and/or buy the book in question.
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SUPERMAN was released 46 years ago this week. Acclaimed as one of the first and greatest superhero movies, and among the most beloved of director Richard Donner, the story of how it was made will make you believe a man can fly…
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December 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM
SUPERMAN was released 46 years ago this week. Acclaimed as one of the first and greatest superhero movies, and among the most beloved of director Richard Donner, the story of how it was made will make you believe a man can fly…
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US senators heard today that the deportation of all 13 million undocumented migrants would lead to a recession rivaling the 2008 crash. Me for @afpnews.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-...
Trump's mass deportation would 'crash' US economy, senators told
President-elect Donald Trump's plans for the largest deportation of migrants in US history would crash the economy, sending inflation and unemployment soaring while undermining trust in the military, ...
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December 11, 2024 at 1:03 AM
US senators heard today that the deportation of all 13 million undocumented migrants would lead to a recession rivaling the 2008 crash. Me for @afpnews.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-...
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What Michael says Dave said.
What Dave said.
I have been on here nearly a week. I’m gradually rebuilding my follower base, but I’m not in anyone’s starter pack, so if you like what I do please follow or recommend to others.
December 9, 2024 at 7:19 PM
What Michael says Dave said.
Our @goldenglobes roundup. @afpnews.bsky.social sg.news.yahoo.com/emilia-perez...
'Emilia Perez' tops Golden Globes nominations
"Emilia Perez" -- Jacques Audiard's surreal narco-thriller musical about a Mexican drug lord who transitions to life as a woman -- led the Golden Globes nominations on Monday with 10, as the race to t...
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December 9, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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Deaths from police shootings in one year
US ~1,000
Germany 11
Australia 8
Sweden 6
UK 3
NZ 1
Data compiled in 2020: www.cnn.com/2020/06/08/u...
US ~1,000
Germany 11
Australia 8
Sweden 6
UK 3
NZ 1
Data compiled in 2020: www.cnn.com/2020/06/08/u...
December 7, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Deaths from police shootings in one year
US ~1,000
Germany 11
Australia 8
Sweden 6
UK 3
NZ 1
Data compiled in 2020: www.cnn.com/2020/06/08/u...
US ~1,000
Germany 11
Australia 8
Sweden 6
UK 3
NZ 1
Data compiled in 2020: www.cnn.com/2020/06/08/u...
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Given CNN seems to be relying on my reporting on Kash Patel & QAnon for this segment, I want to respond to the Trump transition team's statement.
My reporting was not about "guilt by association." Patel's association with & praise for QAnon was multifaceted & for a significant period of time.
My reporting was not about "guilt by association." Patel's association with & praise for QAnon was multifaceted & for a significant period of time.
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel has expressed admiration for followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory.
We met one QAnon super-fan who has had Patel on his show.
A Trump transition team spox said this story is a "pathetic attempt at guilt by association..."
www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/p...
We met one QAnon super-fan who has had Patel on his show.
A Trump transition team spox said this story is a "pathetic attempt at guilt by association..."
www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/p...
Here’s why the QAnon community is excited about Trump’s FBI pick | CNN Politics
Trump’s pick for next FBI director has expressed admiration for followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory. CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan talks to one of them.
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December 6, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Given CNN seems to be relying on my reporting on Kash Patel & QAnon for this segment, I want to respond to the Trump transition team's statement.
My reporting was not about "guilt by association." Patel's association with & praise for QAnon was multifaceted & for a significant period of time.
My reporting was not about "guilt by association." Patel's association with & praise for QAnon was multifaceted & for a significant period of time.
The new U.S. Senate calendar. They’re in a lot more than than in this session and they’re even showing up on Fridays.
December 5, 2024 at 6:38 PM
The new U.S. Senate calendar. They’re in a lot more than than in this session and they’re even showing up on Fridays.
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NEW: It's a day of reckoning for Pete Hegseth, whose contentious nomination to be Trump's defense secretary is on the brink of collapse. uk.news.yahoo.com/trumps-nomin... @afpnews.bsky.social
Trump's nominee to run Pentagon hangs by a thread
US President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nomination of TV host Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department was teetering Wednesday as Republican senators raised questions over his fitness for th...
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December 4, 2024 at 3:40 PM
NEW: It's a day of reckoning for Pete Hegseth, whose contentious nomination to be Trump's defense secretary is on the brink of collapse. uk.news.yahoo.com/trumps-nomin... @afpnews.bsky.social
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This purported CNN broadcast of Justin Trudeau crying in response to Donald Trump's proposed tariffs is a fake.
CNN never aired it. And the footage of the prime minister is years old, from his emotional reaction to the death of a Canadian musician in 2017.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
CNN never aired it. And the footage of the prime minister is years old, from his emotional reaction to the death of a Canadian musician in 2017.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
December 3, 2024 at 9:18 PM
This purported CNN broadcast of Justin Trudeau crying in response to Donald Trump's proposed tariffs is a fake.
CNN never aired it. And the footage of the prime minister is years old, from his emotional reaction to the death of a Canadian musician in 2017.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
CNN never aired it. And the footage of the prime minister is years old, from his emotional reaction to the death of a Canadian musician in 2017.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
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Kash Patel apparently runs a "America First" clothing line.
"Tired of seeing your money go overseas?" reads a product page. "Support your fellow Americans by purchasing a Protect Our People t-shirt."
Shirt appears to be made on Next Level blanks ... which are made in Central America and Haiti.
"Tired of seeing your money go overseas?" reads a product page. "Support your fellow Americans by purchasing a Protect Our People t-shirt."
Shirt appears to be made on Next Level blanks ... which are made in Central America and Haiti.
December 3, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Kash Patel apparently runs a "America First" clothing line.
"Tired of seeing your money go overseas?" reads a product page. "Support your fellow Americans by purchasing a Protect Our People t-shirt."
Shirt appears to be made on Next Level blanks ... which are made in Central America and Haiti.
"Tired of seeing your money go overseas?" reads a product page. "Support your fellow Americans by purchasing a Protect Our People t-shirt."
Shirt appears to be made on Next Level blanks ... which are made in Central America and Haiti.
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confirmed dates of the white house assuring the american public biden wouldn’t pardon his son:
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December 2, 2024 at 7:40 PM
confirmed dates of the white house assuring the american public biden wouldn’t pardon his son:
nov 7 2024
sep 5 2024
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