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If only someone had warned military officers about the obligation to refuse unlawful orders…
Officials in Congress and the Pentagon are increasingly concerned that the Trump administration intends to scapegoat the military officer who directed U.S. forces to kill two survivors of a targeted strike on suspected drug smugglers in Latin America.
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If only someone had warned military officers about the obligation to refuse unlawful orders…
The Party of Law And Order™️, ladies and gentlemen.
It’s now official: Trump has pardoned one of the world’s most notorious drug traffickers. Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of drug trafficking last year in the U.S. and sentenced to 45 years in prison. 1/
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Party of Law And Order™️, ladies and gentlemen.
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If only he’d thought of this 3 years ago, he might not have had to orchestrate the slaughter of 70,000 innocent people, the systematic murder of aid workers and journalists and the displacement of a population of 2 million, just to save his miserable, corrupt neck. Ah well.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel formally requested a pardon from the president on Sunday in his long-running corruption trial. Here’s what to know about the trial.
The Netanyahu Corruption Trial, Explained
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Israel’s president to pardon him preemptively, before any verdicts were reached in his corruption cases. Here’s what to know about his trial.
nyti.ms
November 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If only he’d thought of this 3 years ago, he might not have had to orchestrate the slaughter of 70,000 innocent people, the systematic murder of aid workers and journalists and the displacement of a population of 2 million, just to save his miserable, corrupt neck. Ah well.
Merrick Garland should read this, then curl up in shame that his personal cowardice left America open to capture from the biggest traitor it has ever known. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
‘Foam that’s washed away’: support dissolves as Bolsonaro starts 27-year jail term
Brazil shows little sign of feared rightwing rebellion, with only a few die-hards protesting outside prison
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Merrick Garland should read this, then curl up in shame that his personal cowardice left America open to capture from the biggest traitor it has ever known. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
I don’t know about you, but if I heard that a publisher had paid £25m to Andrew I would ensure that I never bought another book with their name on it. Not his name. Theirs.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/...
Andrew could 'make £25m with ticking timebomb move' but there's a savage catch
With the former prince Andrew now counting down the days until he moves out of his grand Royal Lodge mansion to the Sandringham estate, it has been reported he could opt for a money-making move
www.mirror.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I don’t know about you, but if I heard that a publisher had paid £25m to Andrew I would ensure that I never bought another book with their name on it. Not his name. Theirs.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/...
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Stephen here is doing exactly the same dance the Nazis did to argue that German Jews could never become Germans.
This is also why his Jewish family calls him a Nazi. Because he is a literal Nazi.
This is also why his Jewish family calls him a Nazi. Because he is a literal Nazi.
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Stephen here is doing exactly the same dance the Nazis did to argue that German Jews could never become Germans.
This is also why his Jewish family calls him a Nazi. Because he is a literal Nazi.
This is also why his Jewish family calls him a Nazi. Because he is a literal Nazi.
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When are his handlers going to be honest with us and explain which form of dementia Trump has, and whether or not part of it is an ability for him to accept or understand that he has it? #Anosognosia
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
When are his handlers going to be honest with us and explain which form of dementia Trump has, and whether or not part of it is an ability for him to accept or understand that he has it? #Anosognosia
Of all the reasons I know why restricting the use of juries in British criminal courts would be a terrible idea, the simplest to explain and perhaps the purest is ‘Because Simon Jenkins thinks it’s a good idea’. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
David Lammy is right to slash the use of juries – it’s an open-and-shut case | Simon Jenkins
Barristers and criminals may not like the idea, but it’s key to reforming Britain’s antiquated and overloaded justice system, says the Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Of all the reasons I know why restricting the use of juries in British criminal courts would be a terrible idea, the simplest to explain and perhaps the purest is ‘Because Simon Jenkins thinks it’s a good idea’. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is literally the definition of racism. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
National Guard shooting: Trump says US should ‘re-examine’ all Afghan refugees after suspect named
President calls the shooting in Washington an ‘act of terror’, as officials name Rahmanullah Lakanwal as suspected shooter
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
This is literally the definition of racism. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Central to the 2010s Legitimate Concerns discourse that paved the way for our current pre-fascist moment was the refusal to acknowledge that these "concerns" were based on demonstrable fictions, filtered through socially constructed prejudices. I.e. they were not, in fact, "legitimate".
"A new poll suggests nearly half of Britons think there are more migrants in the UK illegally than legally, but in reality just 7% arrive through irregular channels"
Charlie Angela on how sensationalist reporting in the right wing press is fuelling falsehoods and misconceptions
Charlie Angela on how sensationalist reporting in the right wing press is fuelling falsehoods and misconceptions
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Central to the 2010s Legitimate Concerns discourse that paved the way for our current pre-fascist moment was the refusal to acknowledge that these "concerns" were based on demonstrable fictions, filtered through socially constructed prejudices. I.e. they were not, in fact, "legitimate".
Can we also please make the distinction between immigrants and asylum seekers. When one is an asylum seeker there is no means of entry to the county which is illegal.
"A new poll suggests nearly half of Britons think there are more migrants in the UK illegally than legally, but in reality just 7% arrive through irregular channels"
Charlie Angela on how sensationalist reporting in the right wing press is fuelling falsehoods and misconceptions
Charlie Angela on how sensationalist reporting in the right wing press is fuelling falsehoods and misconceptions
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Can we also please make the distinction between immigrants and asylum seekers. When one is an asylum seeker there is no means of entry to the county which is illegal.
“She and her husband seem keen on their titles and accolades, and less enthusiastic about putting in the work that ordinarily goes with them.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why on earth would Meghan still want to be called the Duchess of Sussex? | Arwa Mahdawi
She and her husband seem keen on their titles and accolades, and less enthusiastic about putting in the work that ordinarily goes with them, writes Arwa Mahdawi
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
“She and her husband seem keen on their titles and accolades, and less enthusiastic about putting in the work that ordinarily goes with them.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“Don’t tax the mega wealthy (like me), it makes much more sense to cut benefits for people whose children are already growing up in poverty!” Says this asshole.
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
“Don’t tax the mega wealthy (like me), it makes much more sense to cut benefits for people whose children are already growing up in poverty!” Says this asshole.
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So we are clear welfare spending in this country is NOT “out of control”. It’s risen very little in 10+ years. Small increase due to ageing & ill population. But benefits to working age families & children have been cut severely. Over 70% of children in poverty live in working families #Budget2025
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
So we are clear welfare spending in this country is NOT “out of control”. It’s risen very little in 10+ years. Small increase due to ageing & ill population. But benefits to working age families & children have been cut severely. Over 70% of children in poverty live in working families #Budget2025
By the way… unlawful orders. Just saying.
The military has released 21 video clips of U.S. attacks on vessels it says are trafficking drugs. But they tell only part of the story.
What the Pentagon’s Attack Videos Reveal About the Boat Strikes at Sea
The military has released 21 video clips of U.S. attacks on vessels it says are trafficking drugs. But they tell only part of the story.
nyti.ms
November 27, 2025 at 6:51 AM
By the way… unlawful orders. Just saying.
See this, America? France succeeded. You failed.
France’s highest court on Wednesday upheld a conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy for illegally financing his unsuccessful 2012 re-election campaign by hugely exceeding the country’s strict electoral spending limits.
Nicolas Sarkozy, Former French President, Loses Corruption Appeal
France’s highest court has upheld a conviction against Nicolas Sarkozy, who led France until 2012. It comes weeks after he was jailed in a different fraud trial.
nyti.ms
November 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
See this, America? France succeeded. You failed.
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HERE FOR THIS QUEEN
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
HERE FOR THIS QUEEN
The correct phrase here is “directly advising a hostile foreign government how to manipulate the President of the United States.” Substitute that for “a highly-profile phone leak.”
My God the Washington Post is toothless these days, isn’t it?
My God the Washington Post is toothless these days, isn’t it?
President Donald Trump’s demand that Ukraine sign a deal by Thanksgiving appears to have softened as he leaves some of the most important details of the peace plan in the hands of his envoys, one of whom was just embroiled in a high-profile phone leak. https://wapo.st/481ZdYG
Trump steps back from Ukraine peace process, sends out envoys
Envoy Steve Witkoff, who in new phone leaks appears to have advised Russia on negotiations, heads to Moscow next week to discuss the peace plan.
wapo.st
November 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The correct phrase here is “directly advising a hostile foreign government how to manipulate the President of the United States.” Substitute that for “a highly-profile phone leak.”
My God the Washington Post is toothless these days, isn’t it?
My God the Washington Post is toothless these days, isn’t it?
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On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
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And clowns who present this guy as a serious leader in waiting are also being asked for their opinion...
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
And clowns who present this guy as a serious leader in waiting are also being asked for their opinion...
And thus ends the test as to whether America can hold to account a man who was obviously guilty of some of the worst crimes ever committed against the state just because he was rich.
You failed.
You failed.
Breaking news: A Georgia prosecutor said the state is dropping criminal charges against President Trump and others related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, ending a case bogged down by allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
Georgia prosecutor ends 2020 election interference case against Trump, allies
A grand jury indicted Donald Trump and others on racketeering charges in 2023, but the case was bogged down by allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:41 AM
And thus ends the test as to whether America can hold to account a man who was obviously guilty of some of the worst crimes ever committed against the state just because he was rich.
You failed.
You failed.
The word missing from this headline is “horseshit”. It goes right between “by” and “allegations”.
Breaking news: A Georgia prosecutor said the state is dropping criminal charges against President Trump and others related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, ending a case bogged down by allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
Georgia prosecutor ends 2020 election interference case against Trump, allies
A grand jury indicted Donald Trump and others on racketeering charges in 2023, but the case was bogged down by allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The word missing from this headline is “horseshit”. It goes right between “by” and “allegations”.
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Great to hear Rachel Reeves acknowledge that "there are many reasons why people choose to have children then find themselves in difficult times. The death of a partner. Separation. Ill health. A lost job. I don’t believe that children should bear the brunt of that."
So why should migrant children?
So why should migrant children?
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Great to hear Rachel Reeves acknowledge that "there are many reasons why people choose to have children then find themselves in difficult times. The death of a partner. Separation. Ill health. A lost job. I don’t believe that children should bear the brunt of that."
So why should migrant children?
So why should migrant children?
The most openly corrupt president in the history of the USA. Just don’t tell the BBC lest it succumb to a fit of the vapours.
A year after making a public pledge to do so, President Trump disclosed a list of donors who helped pay for his presidential transition. The 46-person list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to positions of power.
Donors to Trump’s Transition Revealed a Year Later
A 46-person list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to positions of power.
nyti.ms
November 27, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The most openly corrupt president in the history of the USA. Just don’t tell the BBC lest it succumb to a fit of the vapours.