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“They were careless people…they smashed up things and . . . then retreated back into their money . . . and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
More criminals being dumped on our streets by…(checks notes)….Trump.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
More criminals being dumped on our streets by…(checks notes)….Trump.
Excellence in education, supporting innovation/research, attracting the best minds from around the globe. Trump destroys the key foundations of American greatness. And the sycophants beam behind him.
Trump administration to announce dismantling of some of Education Dept. — The Washington Post
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to close the department, but only Congress has the power to do that.
stocks.apple.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Excellence in education, supporting innovation/research, attracting the best minds from around the globe. Trump destroys the key foundations of American greatness. And the sycophants beam behind him.
The corruption and self-dealing are blatant, pervasive and unchecked.
Trump-Licensed Presidential Seal Beer Pong Set Could Violate Federal Law
A site affiliated with Lee Greenwood sells merchandise with the seal—such as a $20 beer pong set with “Presidential themed balls”—and pays licensing fees to a Trump LLC.
www.forbes.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The corruption and self-dealing are blatant, pervasive and unchecked.
“The model could make it much harder to track the identities of investors in the project, opening up yet more opportunities for foreign players to try to help enrich the Trump family and its business partners.
Next Trump Project Opens More Doors for New Investors
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“The model could make it much harder to track the identities of investors in the project, opening up yet more opportunities for foreign players to try to help enrich the Trump family and its business partners.
Among the recipients of this “dirty money” was Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange, which participated in a $2 billion business deal with Mr. Trump’s crypto firm in May.
The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Among the recipients of this “dirty money” was Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange, which participated in a $2 billion business deal with Mr. Trump’s crypto firm in May.
“In 2021, Peters allowed unauthorized people into the Mesa County election office and used the stolen identity of a software engineer to copy sensitive election data to post online.”
Trump Administration Seeks Custody of Convicted Election Denier Tina Peters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“In 2021, Peters allowed unauthorized people into the Mesa County election office and used the stolen identity of a software engineer to copy sensitive election data to post online.”
“We have to feed something to the wolves.”
“Our job was to find the facts that would fit the narrative that the administration already had.”
“They didn’t want to return gifts, they didn’t want to not accept gifts, whatever the source.”
“Our job was to find the facts that would fit the narrative that the administration already had.”
“They didn’t want to return gifts, they didn’t want to not accept gifts, whatever the source.”
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department (Gift Article)
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“We have to feed something to the wolves.”
“Our job was to find the facts that would fit the narrative that the administration already had.”
“They didn’t want to return gifts, they didn’t want to not accept gifts, whatever the source.”
“Our job was to find the facts that would fit the narrative that the administration already had.”
“They didn’t want to return gifts, they didn’t want to not accept gifts, whatever the source.”
“86 percent of Americans believe the rich have too much power. Sixty-four percent say billionaires don’t pay enough taxes. Fifty-seven percent think the government should help close the gap between rich and poor.”
Affordability Crisis: The Real Reason Republicans Should Panic
Trump’s economic approval collapses as Americans face the worst affordability crisis in decades.
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“86 percent of Americans believe the rich have too much power. Sixty-four percent say billionaires don’t pay enough taxes. Fifty-seven percent think the government should help close the gap between rich and poor.”
“The country has received more than 20 economic support packages from the I.M.F. since the 1950s. Of the monetary fund’s roughly $164 billion in support outstanding to countries around the world, Argentina accounts for about 35 percent.”
U.S. Stakes Taxpayer Money on Big Argentina Bet
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“The country has received more than 20 economic support packages from the I.M.F. since the 1950s. Of the monetary fund’s roughly $164 billion in support outstanding to countries around the world, Argentina accounts for about 35 percent.”
Her husband bought stock of n Cava during blackout period. What about the guy who took $50k in the Cava bag?
Former Fed Official Violated Trading Rules, Disclosures Show
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Her husband bought stock of n Cava during blackout period. What about the guy who took $50k in the Cava bag?
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Absolutely outrageous that taxpayers are paying Republican political consultants millions of dollars to make hype videos for Kristi Noem’s 2028 campaign for president or VP, which is what this is all about. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Absolutely outrageous that taxpayers are paying Republican political consultants millions of dollars to make hype videos for Kristi Noem’s 2028 campaign for president or VP, which is what this is all about. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
ProPublica: “FBI Director Kash Patel granted waivers to Dep Director Dan Bongino and two other newly hired senior FBI staff members, exempting them from passing polygraph exams normally required to gain access to America’s most sensitive classified information.
-Meidas Bulletin 250
Why?
-Meidas Bulletin 250
Why?
November 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
ProPublica: “FBI Director Kash Patel granted waivers to Dep Director Dan Bongino and two other newly hired senior FBI staff members, exempting them from passing polygraph exams normally required to gain access to America’s most sensitive classified information.
-Meidas Bulletin 250
Why?
-Meidas Bulletin 250
Why?
“Previously, the Army has said that a Lockheed-owned Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter screen control knob that costs $47,000 as part of a full assembly could be manufactured independently for just $15.”
Isn’t this what DOGE was supposed to be finding? Where’s the final report on cost of DOGE?
Isn’t this what DOGE was supposed to be finding? Where’s the final report on cost of DOGE?
Reuters on X: "Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says https://t.co/QBdQ2AuG2Z https://t.co/QBdQ2AuG2Z" / X
Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says https://t.co/QBdQ2AuG2Z https://t.co/QBdQ2AuG2Z
x.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“Previously, the Army has said that a Lockheed-owned Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter screen control knob that costs $47,000 as part of a full assembly could be manufactured independently for just $15.”
Isn’t this what DOGE was supposed to be finding? Where’s the final report on cost of DOGE?
Isn’t this what DOGE was supposed to be finding? Where’s the final report on cost of DOGE?
Property taxes continue to rise. With Trump policies putting more pressure on state and local budgets, I don’t see relief in site.
More Americans are losing their homes, as foreclosures jump 20%. What’s driving it. — MarketWatch
On top of surging homeowners-insurance premiums, property taxes are also pushing up people’s costs and putting pressure on their ability to cover basic expenses
apple.news
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Property taxes continue to rise. With Trump policies putting more pressure on state and local budgets, I don’t see relief in site.
“A resident said he had gone months without a working stove. Another resident said he had spent $300 to repair his broken air-conditioning unit. Some trailer park leases warn tenants that if they miss rent payments, which are due weekly, “they will be removed for trespassing by the local sheriff!!”
Trump Housing Official Invokes Family Legacy, to Some Relatives’ Dismay
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“A resident said he had gone months without a working stove. Another resident said he had spent $300 to repair his broken air-conditioning unit. Some trailer park leases warn tenants that if they miss rent payments, which are due weekly, “they will be removed for trespassing by the local sheriff!!”
Famed investor of “The Big Short” speaks. 🍿
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Famed investor of “The Big Short” speaks. 🍿
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Today’s edition of wealthy criminals let out of prison by Trump only to commit more felonies and hurt more people. archive.ph/2025.11.14-1...
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Today’s edition of wealthy criminals let out of prison by Trump only to commit more felonies and hurt more people. archive.ph/2025.11.14-1...
AI as a tool of espionage.
Anthropic Says Chinese Hackers Used Its A.I. in Online Attack
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
AI as a tool of espionage.
Attention all MAGA Catholics (Rubio, Duffy, Vance, Pirro, Kennedy, Bannon, Thiel, etc). Are you listening?
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Attention all MAGA Catholics (Rubio, Duffy, Vance, Pirro, Kennedy, Bannon, Thiel, etc). Are you listening?
The corruption is insidious.
Fannie Mae Removed Staff Probing How Trump Team Got Letitia James Docs
The ethics team had received complaints about how senior officials ordered staff to access the records of Letitia James. Then the investigators were fired.
newrepublic.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The corruption is insidious.
Showcasing his gullible, egotistical, lazy, and impulsive nature, 10 minutes after viewing the “presentation” on a 3x5 poster board, Trump posted the image on Truth Social.
‘Sold POTUS a bill of goods’: White House furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
www.yahoo.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Showcasing his gullible, egotistical, lazy, and impulsive nature, 10 minutes after viewing the “presentation” on a 3x5 poster board, Trump posted the image on Truth Social.
And yet another dangerous criminal dumped on our streets by our President.
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
And yet another dangerous criminal dumped on our streets by our President.
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I get it. You are pissed but hear me out. This is why Democrats are reopening the government.
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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