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Word to the wise:
Anyone choosing to direct their personal frustrations or uncivil behavior towards me will earn a mute or block.
Anyone choosing to direct their personal frustrations or uncivil behavior towards me will earn a mute or block.
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Image-obsessed Pete Hegseth's new grooming standards allow for government funded laser hair removal
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Hegseth’s New Dress Code of Honor
Eyelash extensions and facial hair are out; government-funded laser hair removal is in
www.kenklippenstein.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Image-obsessed Pete Hegseth's new grooming standards allow for government funded laser hair removal
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/hegseths-n...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/hegseths-n...
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The U.S. Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the eldest daughter of former FBI director James Comey.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
July 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The U.S. Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the eldest daughter of former FBI director James Comey.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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BREAKING: Justice Department fires SDNY federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who played key role prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, per @eorden www.politico.com/news/2025/07/16/maurene-comey-fired-doj-00458921
Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, is fired from her job as a federal prosecutor
Comey, who had worked in the U.S. attorney’s office for nearly a decade, prosecuted both Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.politico.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
BREAKING: Justice Department fires SDNY federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who played key role prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, per @eorden www.politico.com/news/2025/07/16/maurene-comey-fired-doj-00458921
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NEW PIECE IS UP.
I don’t enjoy facing the truth about this court, but it must be done.
Yesterday’s decision in McMahon has me convinced.
Hope you’ll sign up for the September webinars. We need the people - not just lawyers - to understand what’s at stake. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
I don’t enjoy facing the truth about this court, but it must be done.
Yesterday’s decision in McMahon has me convinced.
Hope you’ll sign up for the September webinars. We need the people - not just lawyers - to understand what’s at stake. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Facing this Court
A Sober Look at What to Expect in Trump v. Casa And What We Do About It
open.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
NEW PIECE IS UP.
I don’t enjoy facing the truth about this court, but it must be done.
Yesterday’s decision in McMahon has me convinced.
Hope you’ll sign up for the September webinars. We need the people - not just lawyers - to understand what’s at stake. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
I don’t enjoy facing the truth about this court, but it must be done.
Yesterday’s decision in McMahon has me convinced.
Hope you’ll sign up for the September webinars. We need the people - not just lawyers - to understand what’s at stake. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
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Ukraine war briefing: Don’t bomb Moscow, Trump says, after reportedly giving Zelenskyy the idea
Ukraine war briefing: Don’t bomb Moscow, Trump says, after reportedly giving Zelenskyy the idea
Unclear which or how many Patriots Trump meant; concern in Congress about Putin having ‘another 50 days to grab territory’. What we know on day 1,239
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Don’t bomb Moscow, Trump says, after reportedly giving Zelenskyy the idea
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The news release for the new acting U.S. attorney, meanwhile, didn't even come out until July 11: www.justice.gov/usao-edwa/pr...
Stephanie Van Marter to Serve as Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington
www.justice.gov
July 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The news release for the new acting U.S. attorney, meanwhile, didn't even come out until July 11: www.justice.gov/usao-edwa/pr...
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According to a July 8 news release, he quit on July 7. www.justice.gov/usao-edwa/pr...
The indictment — signed by the new acting U.S. attorney — was July 9.
The indictment — signed by the new acting U.S. attorney — was July 9.
Richard R. Barker Concludes Service as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington
www.justice.gov
July 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
According to a July 8 news release, he quit on July 7. www.justice.gov/usao-edwa/pr...
The indictment — signed by the new acting U.S. attorney — was July 9.
The indictment — signed by the new acting U.S. attorney — was July 9.
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As has been noted elsewhere, The Spokesman-Review also reported that the acting U.S. attorney recently quit "[a]fter only five months in office." www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Barker steps down as U.S. Attorney for Eastern Washington
After only 5 months in office, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Richard Barker stepped down from his roll Monday to return to private practice in Spokane.
www.spokesman.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
As has been noted elsewhere, The Spokesman-Review also reported that the acting U.S. attorney recently quit "[a]fter only five months in office." www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
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According to court records, DOJ is seeking detention for Hatfield and Silva, charged with assault. They are being held at least until a detention hearing on Friday (July 18). storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Per Alex at the Spokesman-Review, everyone charged with conspiracy was released:
Per Alex at the Spokesman-Review, everyone charged with conspiracy was released:
Update to this: all nine defendants in court today, 7 were released pending a plea or trial and 2 remain in custody. The two that remain are charged more seriously with assault, while the others are charged w/ conspiracy
July 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
According to court records, DOJ is seeking detention for Hatfield and Silva, charged with assault. They are being held at least until a detention hearing on Friday (July 18). storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Per Alex at the Spokesman-Review, everyone charged with conspiracy was released:
Per Alex at the Spokesman-Review, everyone charged with conspiracy was released:
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The former city council president, Ben Stuckart, was charged with conspiracy, as were all but two of the other named defendants. (Hatfield and Silva also were charged with assault).
Excellent coverage at The Spokesman-Review, but it didn't have the document: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Excellent coverage at The Spokesman-Review, but it didn't have the document: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Spokane ICE protesters arrested by federal agents
Federal agents on Tuesday morning arrested and searched the homes of multiple people who took part in a June 11 mass protest against immigration enforcement in Spokane.
www.spokesman.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The former city council president, Ben Stuckart, was charged with conspiracy, as were all but two of the other named defendants. (Hatfield and Silva also were charged with assault).
Excellent coverage at The Spokesman-Review, but it didn't have the document: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Excellent coverage at The Spokesman-Review, but it didn't have the document: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
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There was a new federal arrest today of people protesting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions. This time it happened in Spokane, Washington, and included the arrest of the former City Council president.
7/9 federal indictment: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
7/9 federal indictment: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
July 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
There was a new federal arrest today of people protesting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions. This time it happened in Spokane, Washington, and included the arrest of the former City Council president.
7/9 federal indictment: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
7/9 federal indictment: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has pushed out the head of the U.S. watchdog that oversees public company auditors, according to an email to staff seen by Reuters.
US SEC ousts head of accounting watchdog, email says
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has pushed out the head of the U.S. watchdog that oversees public company auditors, according to an email to staff seen by Reuters.
reut.rs
July 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has pushed out the head of the U.S. watchdog that oversees public company auditors, according to an email to staff seen by Reuters.
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REPORTER: How do you respond to the MAGA base that has expressed a lot of frustration about Epstein?
PAM BONDI: We're going to fight to keep America safe again and we're fighting together as a team. We've got a war on drugs.
PAM BONDI: We're going to fight to keep America safe again and we're fighting together as a team. We've got a war on drugs.
July 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
REPORTER: How do you respond to the MAGA base that has expressed a lot of frustration about Epstein?
PAM BONDI: We're going to fight to keep America safe again and we're fighting together as a team. We've got a war on drugs.
PAM BONDI: We're going to fight to keep America safe again and we're fighting together as a team. We've got a war on drugs.
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REPORTER: How can you keep America safe again when the president's budget for 2026 cuts DEA by $212 million and the FBI by half a billion? Do you support those cuts?
PAM BONDI: It won't harm our capacity. We can do more with less.
PAM BONDI: It won't harm our capacity. We can do more with less.
July 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
REPORTER: How can you keep America safe again when the president's budget for 2026 cuts DEA by $212 million and the FBI by half a billion? Do you support those cuts?
PAM BONDI: It won't harm our capacity. We can do more with less.
PAM BONDI: It won't harm our capacity. We can do more with less.
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NEW: To work on Defense Dept. computer systems, Microsoft engineers in China remotely instruct American “escorts,” who often lack advanced technical expertise.
“We’re trusting that what they’re doing isn’t malicious, but we really can’t tell,” said one escort.
“We’re trusting that what they’re doing isn’t malicious, but we really can’t tell,” said one escort.
A Little-Known Microsoft Program Could Expose the Defense Department to Chinese Hackers
The Pentagon bans foreign citizens from accessing highly sensitive data, but Microsoft bypasses this by using engineers in China and elsewhere to remotely instruct American “escorts” who may lack…
www.propublica.org
July 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NEW: To work on Defense Dept. computer systems, Microsoft engineers in China remotely instruct American “escorts,” who often lack advanced technical expertise.
“We’re trusting that what they’re doing isn’t malicious, but we really can’t tell,” said one escort.
“We’re trusting that what they’re doing isn’t malicious, but we really can’t tell,” said one escort.
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Mike Johnson: "God miraculously saved the president's life -- I think it's undeniable -- and he did it for an obvious purpose. His presidency and his life are the fruits of divine providence. He points that out all the time and he's right to do so."
July 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Mike Johnson: "God miraculously saved the president's life -- I think it's undeniable -- and he did it for an obvious purpose. His presidency and his life are the fruits of divine providence. He points that out all the time and he's right to do so."
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🇺🇸⚠️ Deutsche Bank Warns Trump Firing Powell Could Trigger U.S. Dollar Drop & Bond Market Collapse.
July 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🇺🇸⚠️ Deutsche Bank Warns Trump Firing Powell Could Trigger U.S. Dollar Drop & Bond Market Collapse.
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The Canadian Armed Forces is making headlines. But not, as they probably hoped, for the renewed recruiting efforts they’re about to launch.
Instead, they are once again confounded by a far-right scandal. 🚨 Three experts explain. #canpoli
Instead, they are once again confounded by a far-right scandal. 🚨 Three experts explain. #canpoli
Not Just a Few Bad Apples: The Canadian Forces’ Far-Right Problem | The Tyee
The military's appeal to extremists demands a better response.
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July 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Canadian Armed Forces is making headlines. But not, as they probably hoped, for the renewed recruiting efforts they’re about to launch.
Instead, they are once again confounded by a far-right scandal. 🚨 Three experts explain. #canpoli
Instead, they are once again confounded by a far-right scandal. 🚨 Three experts explain. #canpoli
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The night ICE was seen transporting shackled children, US civilians gathered at the L.A. federal detention center demanding their safety and release. Trump regime forces and MAGA loyal Marines violently attacked them. At least one civilian was injured in the attack. #3E #StopICE (📹@TheVGundam)
July 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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How Elon Musk buys whatever he likes from the Governor of Texas. Abbott and Musk are notoriously besties. So Pro publica sought their email communications. Abbott’s office refused, saying the emails contain information “that is intimate and embarrassing and not of legitimate concern to the public”
Texas Governor’s Office Says Its Emails With Elon Musk May Be, in Part, Too “Embarrassing” to Release to the Public
We asked Abbott for his and his staff’s emails with Elon Musk and Musk’s companies. The governor’s office won’t turn them over, saying some contain “intimate and embarrassing” information that is “not...
www.propublica.org
July 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
How Elon Musk buys whatever he likes from the Governor of Texas. Abbott and Musk are notoriously besties. So Pro publica sought their email communications. Abbott’s office refused, saying the emails contain information “that is intimate and embarrassing and not of legitimate concern to the public”
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Under Reagan's tax cuts, the average tax cut for the top 1% was 68x larger than the average cut for middle-class households.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
July 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Under Reagan's tax cuts, the average tax cut for the top 1% was 68x larger than the average cut for middle-class households.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
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🇨🇵 France plans to double defense spending
France intends to double its defense budget by 2027, three years ahead of the original schedule. The decision was made in light of the current geopolitical situation, according to Reuters.
#France #EU
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France intends to double its defense budget by 2027, three years ahead of the original schedule. The decision was made in light of the current geopolitical situation, according to Reuters.
#France #EU
newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/france-...
France plans to double defense spending
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July 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
🇨🇵 France plans to double defense spending
France intends to double its defense budget by 2027, three years ahead of the original schedule. The decision was made in light of the current geopolitical situation, according to Reuters.
#France #EU
newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/france-...
France intends to double its defense budget by 2027, three years ahead of the original schedule. The decision was made in light of the current geopolitical situation, according to Reuters.
#France #EU
newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/france-...