Joe Delmonaco
@joepd.bsky.social
DM = Block if I don't know you.
Things I love:
American Civil War era history.
Greece.
Paris.
New York City.
Good food, good conversation, good music (of all kinds).
Things I love:
American Civil War era history.
Greece.
Paris.
New York City.
Good food, good conversation, good music (of all kinds).
Pinned
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The Battle of Stones River concluded #otd in 1863. Braxton Bragg's Confederates attacked enemy positions east of the river but Union artillery inflicted heavy losses; Bragg withdrew the following day. Over 30% of all troops engaged were killed, wounded, or captured/missing.
January 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The Battle of Stones River concluded #otd in 1863. Braxton Bragg's Confederates attacked enemy positions east of the river but Union artillery inflicted heavy losses; Bragg withdrew the following day. Over 30% of all troops engaged were killed, wounded, or captured/missing.
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Today's Edition's in-depth review of the release of Jack Smith's testimony is all you need to read to understand what happened & why Roberts will be known as the worse Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in our nation's history. Links to articles/testimony included.
open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
Jack Smith delivers history’s judgment on Trump’s attempted coup.
January 2, 2025
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Today's Edition's in-depth review of the release of Jack Smith's testimony is all you need to read to understand what happened & why Roberts will be known as the worse Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in our nation's history. Links to articles/testimony included.
open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene bets the Republican troll era is over - Salon.com www.salon.com/2026/01/02/m...
Marjorie Taylor Greene bets the Republican troll era is over
It's not like she anything else to offer
www.salon.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene bets the Republican troll era is over - Salon.com www.salon.com/2026/01/02/m...
Foolish waste of $$$.
Will he declare that it is to be called the "Trump Moon" before or after this?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Will he declare that it is to be called the "Trump Moon" before or after this?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Donald Trump wants the US back on the moon before his term ends. Can it happen?
After losing a year to havoc and job-slashing at Nasa, the pressure is on billionaire administrator Jared Isaacman
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Foolish waste of $$$.
Will he declare that it is to be called the "Trump Moon" before or after this?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Will he declare that it is to be called the "Trump Moon" before or after this?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Friday, Jan. 2, 1863, Collierville, TN
The diary of Private Seth J. Wells, 17th Illinois Regiment
"Struck out tents early this morning and marched to Colliersville, a distance of seven miles from Lafayette and twenty-four from Memphis.
The diary of Private Seth J. Wells, 17th Illinois Regiment
"Struck out tents early this morning and marched to Colliersville, a distance of seven miles from Lafayette and twenty-four from Memphis.
January 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Friday, Jan. 2, 1863, Collierville, TN
The diary of Private Seth J. Wells, 17th Illinois Regiment
"Struck out tents early this morning and marched to Colliersville, a distance of seven miles from Lafayette and twenty-four from Memphis.
The diary of Private Seth J. Wells, 17th Illinois Regiment
"Struck out tents early this morning and marched to Colliersville, a distance of seven miles from Lafayette and twenty-four from Memphis.
The US Constitution gives Congress the exclusive power to set tariffs. If the import of Italian spaghetti is a national emergency requiring Executive action by the White House I'd very much like to hear the argument.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Italian pasta makers win reprieve from Trump tariffs
US cuts proposed levies to between 2% and 14% despite accusing Italian producers of selling at unfairly low prices
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The US Constitution gives Congress the exclusive power to set tariffs. If the import of Italian spaghetti is a national emergency requiring Executive action by the White House I'd very much like to hear the argument.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump's #ICELawlessness could hurt you & your loved ones. There's no limit to the level of #ICE 's depravity. They go after ministers, pregnant women, children, the elderly, cancer victims, raiding preschools, shooting at cars & even kill people like it's nothing!
So call Congress:202-224-3121
So call Congress:202-224-3121
January 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Trump's #ICELawlessness could hurt you & your loved ones. There's no limit to the level of #ICE 's depravity. They go after ministers, pregnant women, children, the elderly, cancer victims, raiding preschools, shooting at cars & even kill people like it's nothing!
So call Congress:202-224-3121
So call Congress:202-224-3121
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Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches
An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches (Gift Article)
The president, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals that stretches across industries and the globe.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches
An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
An illustrated guide of the first year of profiteering.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
"Democrats ... obtained documents that suggest the national cultural centre is being operated as a “slush fund and private club for Trump’s friends and political allies”, resulting in millions of dollars in losses ..."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Their first instinct was to loot’: how Trump’s acolytes are plundering the Kennedy Center
Sheldon Whitehouse, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, remains undeterred and determined to press on with his investigation
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
"Democrats ... obtained documents that suggest the national cultural centre is being operated as a “slush fund and private club for Trump’s friends and political allies”, resulting in millions of dollars in losses ..."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM
President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom. January 1st, 1863 / painted by [David Gilmour] Blythe ; lithogr. and printed in colors by Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. Cincinnati, O.
www.loc.gov/resource/ppm...
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January 1, 2026 at 4:56 PM
President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom. January 1st, 1863 / painted by [David Gilmour] Blythe ; lithogr. and printed in colors by Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. Cincinnati, O.
www.loc.gov/resource/ppm...
www.loc.gov/resource/ppm...
Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, Thursday, January 01, 1863
"Executive Mansion,
Washington, January 1., 1863.
My dear Sir:
Gen. Burnside wishes to cross the Rappahannock with his army, but his Grand Division commanders all oppose the movement.
"Executive Mansion,
Washington, January 1., 1863.
My dear Sir:
Gen. Burnside wishes to cross the Rappahannock with his army, but his Grand Division commanders all oppose the movement.
January 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, Thursday, January 01, 1863
"Executive Mansion,
Washington, January 1., 1863.
My dear Sir:
Gen. Burnside wishes to cross the Rappahannock with his army, but his Grand Division commanders all oppose the movement.
"Executive Mansion,
Washington, January 1., 1863.
My dear Sir:
Gen. Burnside wishes to cross the Rappahannock with his army, but his Grand Division commanders all oppose the movement.
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Newly released transcripts and videos show that former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6 riot, "does not happen without President Trump."
January 1, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Newly released transcripts and videos show that former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6 riot, "does not happen without President Trump."
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“The President is not above the law,” the judge wrote in her order. “Neither are his cabinet officials."
Judge slams Noem over termination of temporary legal status for 60,000 immigrants | Arizona Mirror
A federal judge found the Trump administration unlawfully terminated temporary protections for more than 60,000 nationals from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua.
azmirror.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:42 AM
“The President is not above the law,” the judge wrote in her order. “Neither are his cabinet officials."
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Starting today, around 22 million Americans enrolled in Obamacare will see their tax credits run out.
The average recipient will likely see their premiums more than double in 2026.
Certain people — including residents of many states that voted for Trump — will be more exposed to a subsidy lapse.
The average recipient will likely see their premiums more than double in 2026.
Certain people — including residents of many states that voted for Trump — will be more exposed to a subsidy lapse.
ACA subsidies are expiring. Here’s who the lapse will hit hardest
Early retirees, mid-income consumers, small business owners and residents of states won by President Trump are among those who'd be affected most.
www.cnbc.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Starting today, around 22 million Americans enrolled in Obamacare will see their tax credits run out.
The average recipient will likely see their premiums more than double in 2026.
Certain people — including residents of many states that voted for Trump — will be more exposed to a subsidy lapse.
The average recipient will likely see their premiums more than double in 2026.
Certain people — including residents of many states that voted for Trump — will be more exposed to a subsidy lapse.
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Happy New Year, humans. This year we take the fight to them.
December 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Happy New Year, humans. This year we take the fight to them.
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Jack Smith's full deposition before the House Judiciary Committee:
Jack Smith Deposition
YouTube video by House Judiciary GOP
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Jack Smith's full deposition before the House Judiciary Committee:
I've never regretted having voted for someone until Adams - more than that, I feel ashamed for having done so. Let's hope he's indicted on NY State charges and gets what he deserves.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Bureaucracy as tragedy: The Eric Adams era draws to a close
The eccentric city executive leaves office with a tarnished legacy bound up with the future of Black political power in New York City.
www.politico.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I've never regretted having voted for someone until Adams - more than that, I feel ashamed for having done so. Let's hope he's indicted on NY State charges and gets what he deserves.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...