Paul Mooney
@pjmooney.bsky.social
American freelance journalist based in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Burma and Vietnam for more than 30 years. Army Veteran
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Politico 1: Slovakia PM Robert Fico said he was shocked by Trump’s“psychological state when they recently met.” Fico used the word “dangerous” to describe how Trump came across during their face-to-face meeting. Fico is one of Europe’s most pro-Trump politicians
The chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain resigned over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as ambassador to the U.S. — That’s funny. In my country, we send Epstein’s close buddies to the White House.
February 9, 2026 at 8:23 AM
The chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain resigned over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as ambassador to the U.S. — That’s funny. In my country, we send Epstein’s close buddies to the White House.
Trump’s Politics Are Not America First. They’re Me First. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Politics Are Not America First. They’re Me First.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Trump’s Politics Are Not America First. They’re Me First. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/o...
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Americans now spend more on Halloween candy than Trump does on feeding the starving. Gross. Sam Vigersky on Trump and Rubio's great humanitarian aid recession:
cfr.org/expert-brief...
cfr.org/expert-brief...
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Major efforts in policy and diplomacy to address the fentanyl crisis in the United States have begun to see a remarkable decline in overdose cases.
@jeffreyprescott.bsky.social discusses this milestone: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
@jeffreyprescott.bsky.social discusses this milestone: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
Foreign Policy Outcomes Can Be Hard to Measure. This One Isn’t.
A new study found that a combination of policy and diplomatic focus contributed to a dramatic shift in fentanyl-related overdose deaths.
carnegieendowment.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Major efforts in policy and diplomacy to address the fentanyl crisis in the United States have begun to see a remarkable decline in overdose cases.
@jeffreyprescott.bsky.social discusses this milestone: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
@jeffreyprescott.bsky.social discusses this milestone: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
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Congratulations to @nancygoodman.bsky.social for all the hard work getting the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act over the finish line. If you are not familiar (and even if you are) this is worth a read:
www.thebulwark.com/p/pediatric-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/pediatric-...
Pediatric Cancer Bill Torpedoed by Elon, Rand, and Bernie Finally Passes
It had broad bipartisan support but passage still required years of heartbreaking lobbying by extraordinarily dedicated children.
www.thebulwark.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Congratulations to @nancygoodman.bsky.social for all the hard work getting the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act over the finish line. If you are not familiar (and even if you are) this is worth a read:
www.thebulwark.com/p/pediatric-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/pediatric-...
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Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday following his conviction on foreign collusion and sedition charges. Full story: buff.ly/6MkP1zn
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday following his conviction on foreign collusion and sedition charges. Full story: buff.ly/6MkP1zn
Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison after national security conviction - Outrageous
February 9, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison after national security conviction - Outrageous
Martin Baron places blame for the paper's troubles squarely on its billionaire owner. www.ms.now/news/washing...
Former Washington Post editor says Jeff Bezos has made the paper’s crisis 'dramatically worse'
Marty Baron tells MS NOW's Ali Velshi that the Amazon founder fears reprisals from President Trump
www.ms.now
February 9, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Martin Baron places blame for the paper's troubles squarely on its billionaire owner. www.ms.now/news/washing...
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Massie accused Lutnick of being in business with Epstein “many years after” his conviction in 2008.
Massie Calls For Lutnick To Resign Over Epstein Connection
Massie accused Lutnick of being in business with Epstein “many years after” his conviction in 2008.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Massie accused Lutnick of being in business with Epstein “many years after” his conviction in 2008.
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This powerful PSA from Epstein survivors will air during the Super Bowl. “Stand with us.” ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
[World Without Exploitation]
[World Without Exploitation]
February 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This powerful PSA from Epstein survivors will air during the Super Bowl. “Stand with us.” ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
[World Without Exploitation]
[World Without Exploitation]
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Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
February 8, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
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Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
February 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
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Looking for evidence of Trump's guilt in the Epstein files is NOT like looking for a needle in a haystack.
It's like looking for a needle in a barrel of needles.
It's like looking for a needle in a barrel of needles.
February 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Looking for evidence of Trump's guilt in the Epstein files is NOT like looking for a needle in a haystack.
It's like looking for a needle in a barrel of needles.
It's like looking for a needle in a barrel of needles.
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Andy McCarthy — conservative lawyer, Fox News legal analyst, National Review contributor… acknowledges the $500 MILLION UAE-crypto bribe right before Trump took office is far worse than anything even alleged about Biden.
www.nationalreview.com/2026/02/the-...
www.nationalreview.com/2026/02/the-...
February 8, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Andy McCarthy — conservative lawyer, Fox News legal analyst, National Review contributor… acknowledges the $500 MILLION UAE-crypto bribe right before Trump took office is far worse than anything even alleged about Biden.
www.nationalreview.com/2026/02/the-...
www.nationalreview.com/2026/02/the-...
In the category of “can’t make this up.”
BASH: Is this measles outbreak a consequence of the administration undermining support for vaccines?
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
February 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
In the category of “can’t make this up.”
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If a staffer had posted that video without authorization, Trump could’ve deleted it immediately. Karoline Leavitt wouldn’t have defended it for half-a-day. The admin. would’ve apologized.
They didn’t, because the Racist-in-Chief posted it himself, with his tiny hateful fingers.
They didn’t, because the Racist-in-Chief posted it himself, with his tiny hateful fingers.
February 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
If a staffer had posted that video without authorization, Trump could’ve deleted it immediately. Karoline Leavitt wouldn’t have defended it for half-a-day. The admin. would’ve apologized.
They didn’t, because the Racist-in-Chief posted it himself, with his tiny hateful fingers.
They didn’t, because the Racist-in-Chief posted it himself, with his tiny hateful fingers.
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/w... Foreign officials are stepping down becais of their ties to Epstein. But our president won’t do that.
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/w... Foreign officials are stepping down becais of their ties to Epstein. But our president won’t do that.
Politico 1: Slovakia PM Robert Fico said he was shocked by Trump’s“psychological state when they recently met.” Fico used the word “dangerous” to describe how Trump came across during their face-to-face meeting. Fico is one of Europe’s most pro-Trump politicians
February 8, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Politico 1: Slovakia PM Robert Fico said he was shocked by Trump’s“psychological state when they recently met.” Fico used the word “dangerous” to describe how Trump came across during their face-to-face meeting. Fico is one of Europe’s most pro-Trump politicians
The Director of National Intelligence is doing her part to reboot her boss’ false claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. www.ms.now/opinion/tuls...
Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard can’t be trusted with investigating elections
Philip Bump: The Director of National Intelligence is doing her part to reboot her boss’ false claims of election fraud in the 2020 election.
www.ms.now
February 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The Director of National Intelligence is doing her part to reboot her boss’ false claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. www.ms.now/opinion/tuls...
Team USA, Vance Booed in Frosty Reception at Italy’s Winter Olympics - The Wall Street Journal - “With the U.S. vice president in attendance, local fans at the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony made their frustration with America heard on Friday”
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Team USA, Vance Booed in Frosty Reception at Italy’s Winter Olympics — The Wall Street Journal
With the U.S. vice president in attendance, local fans at the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony made their frustration with America heard on Friday
apple.news
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Team USA, Vance Booed in Frosty Reception at Italy’s Winter Olympics - The Wall Street Journal - “With the U.S. vice president in attendance, local fans at the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony made their frustration with America heard on Friday”
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‘I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u... This is one of Trump’s biggest flaws. He lacks the ability to admit he’s made a mistake.
‘I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
‘I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u... This is one of Trump’s biggest flaws. He lacks the ability to admit he’s made a mistake.
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.