Jonathan
@jonathanjoshua.com
Husband, father of two, lawyer. 2x Fintech GC now running a solo law practice with a focus on US consumer fintech and lending.
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I left the SEC a while ago so I'm a little foggy on the details now but...I think I remember it's a bad thing when your CFO, CRO and auditor all bail on you.
Scoop: They tried to bury this news on Black Friday, but, well...
Trump crypto partner Alt5 Sigma told the SEC its auditor quit in Nov.
We called the auditor.
He resigned in August.
That's the second SEC filing with an apparent conflict that Alt5 Sigma has made in recent weeks.
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Trump crypto partner Alt5 Sigma told the SEC its auditor quit in Nov.
We called the auditor.
He resigned in August.
That's the second SEC filing with an apparent conflict that Alt5 Sigma has made in recent weeks.
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Trump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma May Have Violated SEC Rules After Another Filing Discrepancy
Alt5 Sigma told regulators its accountant resigned in November, while he says he notified the company three months earlier.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I left the SEC a while ago so I'm a little foggy on the details now but...I think I remember it's a bad thing when your CFO, CRO and auditor all bail on you.
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The Trump admin is systematically firing immigration judges across the country for no reason other their above average grant rates.
The goal is to transform an imperfect system which aimed for fairness into a rubber stamp mill, leaving only the “deportation judges” they want.
The goal is to transform an imperfect system which aimed for fairness into a rubber stamp mill, leaving only the “deportation judges” they want.
BREAKING NYT:
The Trump admin just fired eight immigration judges in New York City.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration offices at 26 Federal Plaza — a building that houses the NYC headquarters of ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
The Trump admin just fired eight immigration judges in New York City.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration offices at 26 Federal Plaza — a building that houses the NYC headquarters of ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The Trump admin is systematically firing immigration judges across the country for no reason other their above average grant rates.
The goal is to transform an imperfect system which aimed for fairness into a rubber stamp mill, leaving only the “deportation judges” they want.
The goal is to transform an imperfect system which aimed for fairness into a rubber stamp mill, leaving only the “deportation judges” they want.
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i like that this administration is committed to inflicting as much pain on as many americans as possible.
The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools, part of the Trump administration's widening crackdown on industry.
Thousands of U.S. trucking schools could lose accreditation under DOT crackdown
The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools, part of the Trump administration's widening crackdown on industry.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:21 AM
i like that this administration is committed to inflicting as much pain on as many americans as possible.
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Bill Cassidy is demanding answers from the American Medical Association, saying lobbying group must explain its role setting physician payment.
The AMA’s codes — known as CPT — help shape billions of dollars in spending.
Pressure comes as Trump officials begin shifting away from reliance on AMA.
The AMA’s codes — known as CPT — help shape billions of dollars in spending.
Pressure comes as Trump officials begin shifting away from reliance on AMA.
GOP steps up pressure on American Medical Association, physician payments
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) is demanding answers from the American Medical Association about how it helps devise physician payment rates.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Bill Cassidy is demanding answers from the American Medical Association, saying lobbying group must explain its role setting physician payment.
The AMA’s codes — known as CPT — help shape billions of dollars in spending.
Pressure comes as Trump officials begin shifting away from reliance on AMA.
The AMA’s codes — known as CPT — help shape billions of dollars in spending.
Pressure comes as Trump officials begin shifting away from reliance on AMA.
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Retired three-star general:
It’s important to note from a military perspective that if a subordinate is about to give an unlawful order & his senior knows about it, it’s also a requirement for the senior official to stop him from executing it. And then counsel/discipline him.
So there’s that, too.
So there’s that, too.
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Retired three-star general:
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"The team hypothesized that men 'require more explicit vocalizations to notice and respond to the needs of their cats.' In other words, the researchers are suggesting that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly."
To Get a Man’s Attention, Meow Harder
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"The team hypothesized that men 'require more explicit vocalizations to notice and respond to the needs of their cats.' In other words, the researchers are suggesting that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly."
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NEW: Tina Peters' legal team launches a new effort to free her from prison, as a key ally and MAGA podcaster says Colorado leaders blocking her release are "Satan Jews"
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
NEW: Tina Peters' legal team launches a new effort to free her from prison, as a key ally and MAGA podcaster says Colorado leaders blocking her release are "Satan Jews"
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NEW: Another purge of immigration judges just happened, this time in New York City. This latest purge includes one of the smartest people I know, an immigration judge who dutifully served on the bench for 10 years. She was unceremoniously fired in violation of civil service laws.
Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
NEW: Another purge of immigration judges just happened, this time in New York City. This latest purge includes one of the smartest people I know, an immigration judge who dutifully served on the bench for 10 years. She was unceremoniously fired in violation of civil service laws.
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For the first amendment lochnerism nerds out there:
SCOTUS is hearing a case that argues that state regulators can’t seek information under routine consumer protection/fraud/licensure law administrative subpoenas if the target organization is “religious”
City of God beats City of Man once again
SCOTUS is hearing a case that argues that state regulators can’t seek information under routine consumer protection/fraud/licensure law administrative subpoenas if the target organization is “religious”
City of God beats City of Man once again
Supreme Court to hear First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin | DLA Piper
Learn the key issues, potential impacts, and key considerations for the upcoming Supreme Court hearing of First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin.
www.dlapiper.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:37 AM
For the first amendment lochnerism nerds out there:
SCOTUS is hearing a case that argues that state regulators can’t seek information under routine consumer protection/fraud/licensure law administrative subpoenas if the target organization is “religious”
City of God beats City of Man once again
SCOTUS is hearing a case that argues that state regulators can’t seek information under routine consumer protection/fraud/licensure law administrative subpoenas if the target organization is “religious”
City of God beats City of Man once again
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Me, about a recent Executive department action:
"In sum, this memo is significant and could have a major effect even though it’s meaningless and shouldn’t have _any_ effect."
"In sum, this memo is significant and could have a major effect even though it’s meaningless and shouldn’t have _any_ effect."
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Me, about a recent Executive department action:
"In sum, this memo is significant and could have a major effect even though it’s meaningless and shouldn’t have _any_ effect."
"In sum, this memo is significant and could have a major effect even though it’s meaningless and shouldn’t have _any_ effect."
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over the last month or so, it feels like dems have affirmatively adopted a tactic of letting people know that they're getting threats from MAGA—the threats have been going on for a while but they're getting louder and louder about it
Kelly says threats against him and his wife, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords, have “skyrocketed” since Trump criticized the video.
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
over the last month or so, it feels like dems have affirmatively adopted a tactic of letting people know that they're getting threats from MAGA—the threats have been going on for a while but they're getting louder and louder about it
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My bipartisan IRS MATH Act with Senator Bill Cassidy is now law.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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DOJ says immigration judges, as "inferior officers," may be fired on the basis of sex, religion, race, or national origin. Leaving aside the law, it's *politically* remarkable they're taking this position.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
DOJ says immigration judges, as "inferior officers," may be fired on the basis of sex, religion, race, or national origin. Leaving aside the law, it's *politically* remarkable they're taking this position.
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NYC Kids Rise aims to make college and career training more accessible for all students regardless of income. Here’s how it works.
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How New York Families Can Save for College — and How Some Have $100 Already
NYC Kids Rise aims to make college and career training more accessible for all students regardless of income. Here’s how it works.
www.thecity.nyc
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NYC Kids Rise aims to make college and career training more accessible for all students regardless of income. Here’s how it works.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/01/c...
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We first note that hand-wringing about the decline in US college enrollments has mistakenly linked such declines to the price of four-year colleges.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
December 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We first note that hand-wringing about the decline in US college enrollments has mistakenly linked such declines to the price of four-year colleges.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
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One point that may have been lost: I’ve never seen this ad before.
It’s only when I searched for Mexican folk music tonight that YouTube started running it.
Google’s surveillance technology has enabled the government to selectively terrorize specific groups in service of white supremacy.
It’s only when I searched for Mexican folk music tonight that YouTube started running it.
Google’s surveillance technology has enabled the government to selectively terrorize specific groups in service of white supremacy.
Listening to Mexican folk music on Youtube and they're running this horrible ad urging people to self-deport.
Fuck you Kristi Noem, and fuck you Google for taking her money.
Fuck you Kristi Noem, and fuck you Google for taking her money.
December 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
One point that may have been lost: I’ve never seen this ad before.
It’s only when I searched for Mexican folk music tonight that YouTube started running it.
Google’s surveillance technology has enabled the government to selectively terrorize specific groups in service of white supremacy.
It’s only when I searched for Mexican folk music tonight that YouTube started running it.
Google’s surveillance technology has enabled the government to selectively terrorize specific groups in service of white supremacy.
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"A defendant who was caught at a political protest using facial recognition technology ... could be tried in a 'smart court'—which uses AI to comb through case files and provide sentencing recommendations—and end up in a prison which deploys AI to predict inmates’ emotions and state of mind..."
How China is using AI to extend censorship and surveillance
China is expanding the use of AI throughout its criminal justice system and developing tools to deepen its monitoring of ethnic minorities, a new report finds.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"A defendant who was caught at a political protest using facial recognition technology ... could be tried in a 'smart court'—which uses AI to comb through case files and provide sentencing recommendations—and end up in a prison which deploys AI to predict inmates’ emotions and state of mind..."
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many of the states with universities that have entered into "agreements" with the regime have robust civil rights laws, including protection against discrimination on the basis of gender identity/expression. the Illinois Attorney General could make an example out of Northwestern. he really should.
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
many of the states with universities that have entered into "agreements" with the regime have robust civil rights laws, including protection against discrimination on the basis of gender identity/expression. the Illinois Attorney General could make an example out of Northwestern. he really should.
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Next week the House E&C Committee is looking to run something of a shock and awe campaign, debating at least 19 bills that they say are related to "protecting kids online." Most of which are actually about censorship and control. Don't buy the framing. It's always the same damn thing.
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Next week the House E&C Committee is looking to run something of a shock and awe campaign, debating at least 19 bills that they say are related to "protecting kids online." Most of which are actually about censorship and control. Don't buy the framing. It's always the same damn thing.
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They're scapegoating the most vulnerable so they can rip us all off
It is the most accurate and salient explanation of the last ten years, and yet you rarely hear any politician of any stature say that.
It is the most accurate and salient explanation of the last ten years, and yet you rarely hear any politician of any stature say that.
Possibly because I was growing up Jewish only ~30 years after the Holocaust, but the evil of “scapegoating” was hammered into me repeatedly. I rarely see the term used, but it’s exactly what Trump, Miller, Noem and the right wing at large do, explicitly, and it should be forcefully condemned.
December 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
They're scapegoating the most vulnerable so they can rip us all off
It is the most accurate and salient explanation of the last ten years, and yet you rarely hear any politician of any stature say that.
It is the most accurate and salient explanation of the last ten years, and yet you rarely hear any politician of any stature say that.
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“But the Trump administration cut the money, claiming it fell under DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion.”
Remarkable story of a Georgia high school team who used CRISPR to make a rapid diagnostic test strip for Lyme disease, speeding dx from 2 weeks to days
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Teens may have come up with a new way to detect, treat Lyme disease using CRISPR gene editing
To compete at iGEM, a sort of science Olympics, teens at a Georgia high school set their sights on finding a better way to detect and treat Lyme disease. Their approach uses CRISPR gene editing.
www.cbsnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
“But the Trump administration cut the money, claiming it fell under DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion.”
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I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
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