Before Times 🇨🇦
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Je suis Canadienne!
Happy family, best husband, good teenagers (one with high-functioning autism) and sweet doggie.
Can't wait, literally, for Trump to be in the rearview mirror. How did we get here?
No DM's please.
Happy family, best husband, good teenagers (one with high-functioning autism) and sweet doggie.
Can't wait, literally, for Trump to be in the rearview mirror. How did we get here?
No DM's please.
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As the FBI’s deputy director, Dan Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As the FBI’s deputy director, Dan Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
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Just got back from the federal building in downtown San Diego where our local bishop and other church leaders were leading a vigil for the immigrants unjustly incarcerated there. The leadership the church has shown on this issue is inspiring.
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Just got back from the federal building in downtown San Diego where our local bishop and other church leaders were leading a vigil for the immigrants unjustly incarcerated there. The leadership the church has shown on this issue is inspiring.
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The 17 year old who had sex for money with Trump’s first nominee for Attorney General was in and out of a homeless shelter, working at McDonalds. and trying to save up for braces. (Gift link).
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In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation
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November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The 17 year old who had sex for money with Trump’s first nominee for Attorney General was in and out of a homeless shelter, working at McDonalds. and trying to save up for braces. (Gift link).
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
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No denial that Trump is weighing a *commutation* for Maxwell, which is what she reportedly is seeking from him
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JUST IN: Trump not weighing pardon for Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, White House says
Trump not weighing pardon for Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell
A petition to release the Epstein files is expected to have enough signatures Wednesday evening.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
No denial that Trump is weighing a *commutation* for Maxwell, which is what she reportedly is seeking from him
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"Maxwell has received custom meals personally delivered to her cell, after-hours time in a private exercise area, access to a service puppy, and private meetings with visitors arranged by the warden, complete with snacks. Visitors were allowed to bring computers..."
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Democrats reveal whistleblower details of Ghislaine Maxwell prison ‘luxuries’
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
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November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Maxwell has received custom meals personally delivered to her cell, after-hours time in a private exercise area, access to a service puppy, and private meetings with visitors arranged by the warden, complete with snacks. Visitors were allowed to bring computers..."
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It's so easy to keep sharing this meme. It never gets old.
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It's so easy to keep sharing this meme. It never gets old.
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It begins. Clearly incriminating evidence against president of the United States.
Epstein to Maxwell, April 2, 2011:
"i want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump. [VICTIM] spent hours at my house with him ,, he has never once been mentioned. police chief. etc."
Epstein to Maxwell, April 2, 2011:
"i want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump. [VICTIM] spent hours at my house with him ,, he has never once been mentioned. police chief. etc."
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It begins. Clearly incriminating evidence against president of the United States.
Epstein to Maxwell, April 2, 2011:
"i want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump. [VICTIM] spent hours at my house with him ,, he has never once been mentioned. police chief. etc."
Epstein to Maxwell, April 2, 2011:
"i want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump. [VICTIM] spent hours at my house with him ,, he has never once been mentioned. police chief. etc."
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Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
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"If you owe the bank a hundred dollars, that's your problem. If you owe the bank a hundred million dollars, that's the bank's problem" but give it force of law
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"If you owe the bank a hundred dollars, that's your problem. If you owe the bank a hundred million dollars, that's the bank's problem" but give it force of law
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They weren't terrorists. They weren't cartel members. They had no fentanyl. And they weren't coming here.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
GÜIRIA, Venezuela (AP) — One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet. And a fourth was a down-on-his-luck bus driver.
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Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
They weren't terrorists. They weren't cartel members. They had no fentanyl. And they weren't coming here.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
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Trump also just released the guy who lied to the FBI about the Bidens taking bribes.
He has ties to Russian intelligence — and Trump’s businesses.
Again: The law does not apply to them.
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He has ties to Russian intelligence — and Trump’s businesses.
Again: The law does not apply to them.
newrepublic.com/post/202897/...
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Trump also just released the guy who lied to the FBI about the Bidens taking bribes.
He has ties to Russian intelligence — and Trump’s businesses.
Again: The law does not apply to them.
newrepublic.com/post/202897/...
He has ties to Russian intelligence — and Trump’s businesses.
Again: The law does not apply to them.
newrepublic.com/post/202897/...
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Small 20K town in NC flips 5 member board of aldermen from 3/2 R to 3/2 D
Margin for the fifth seat flip?
50 votes
Every vote counts
Margin for the fifth seat flip?
50 votes
Every vote counts
November 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Small 20K town in NC flips 5 member board of aldermen from 3/2 R to 3/2 D
Margin for the fifth seat flip?
50 votes
Every vote counts
Margin for the fifth seat flip?
50 votes
Every vote counts
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Today officially makes this the longest government shutdown IN HISTORY.
Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House. This is their shutdown.
STOP THE REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN.
Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House. This is their shutdown.
STOP THE REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN.
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today officially makes this the longest government shutdown IN HISTORY.
Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House. This is their shutdown.
STOP THE REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN.
Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House. This is their shutdown.
STOP THE REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN.
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Now that’s rich. All gerrymandering is anti-Democratic, in my view, and SCOTUS really blew it in Rucho by permitting it, but GOP lawsuit to block it in California while using it in other states is the height of hypocrisy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
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Republicans Swiftly File Lawsuit in Bid to Block California’s New House Maps
Republicans asked a federal court to block newly approved maps in California that were designed to flip as many as five House seats for Democrats.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Now that’s rich. All gerrymandering is anti-Democratic, in my view, and SCOTUS really blew it in Rucho by permitting it, but GOP lawsuit to block it in California while using it in other states is the height of hypocrisy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
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The Court clamps down hard on presidential power—fearing that a Democrat might hold it.
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Court clamps down hard on presidential power—fearing that a Democrat might hold it.
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“You support tariffs?”
“I do.”
TN-7 Republican nominee Matt Van Epps says he backs Trump’s trade war even as TN farmers 🧑🌾 get hurt.
(China agreed to buy fewer soybeans than last year. Trump accomplished nothing. Tariffs are a tax on Americans.)
“I do.”
TN-7 Republican nominee Matt Van Epps says he backs Trump’s trade war even as TN farmers 🧑🌾 get hurt.
(China agreed to buy fewer soybeans than last year. Trump accomplished nothing. Tariffs are a tax on Americans.)
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
“You support tariffs?”
“I do.”
TN-7 Republican nominee Matt Van Epps says he backs Trump’s trade war even as TN farmers 🧑🌾 get hurt.
(China agreed to buy fewer soybeans than last year. Trump accomplished nothing. Tariffs are a tax on Americans.)
“I do.”
TN-7 Republican nominee Matt Van Epps says he backs Trump’s trade war even as TN farmers 🧑🌾 get hurt.
(China agreed to buy fewer soybeans than last year. Trump accomplished nothing. Tariffs are a tax on Americans.)
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I'm happy that Mamdani won. But I won't let that get in the way of my celebrating Cuomo losing.
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I'm happy that Mamdani won. But I won't let that get in the way of my celebrating Cuomo losing.
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As Donald Trump's shutdown delays SNAP benefits, California Volunteers and the California National Guard are on the ground to support food banks and families in need.
With expanded aid in San Diego, California is showing the rest of the nation what real leadership looks like.
With expanded aid in San Diego, California is showing the rest of the nation what real leadership looks like.
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
As Donald Trump's shutdown delays SNAP benefits, California Volunteers and the California National Guard are on the ground to support food banks and families in need.
With expanded aid in San Diego, California is showing the rest of the nation what real leadership looks like.
With expanded aid in San Diego, California is showing the rest of the nation what real leadership looks like.
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The 60-day deadline to cease hostilities in the strikes against alleged cartel vessels is up this week. It was triggered whenTrump’s notified Congress to satisfy the War Powers resolution. Now, Trump’s lawyer says he’ll ignore it. wapo.st/3WzQial
Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn’t apply to cartel strikes
The Office of Legal Counsel told select lawmakers that the executive branch is not bound by the War Powers Resolution, which requires congressional approval for any military action that exceeds 60 day...
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November 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The 60-day deadline to cease hostilities in the strikes against alleged cartel vessels is up this week. It was triggered whenTrump’s notified Congress to satisfy the War Powers resolution. Now, Trump’s lawyer says he’ll ignore it. wapo.st/3WzQial
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George Santos, who admitted to identify theft of his donors, credit card fraud, and buying designer clothing with political donations, says he is now working with Trump’s DOJ “on reform and change.”
October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
George Santos, who admitted to identify theft of his donors, credit card fraud, and buying designer clothing with political donations, says he is now working with Trump’s DOJ “on reform and change.”
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"Johnson won’t swear in Grijalva. It is a reminder how much Trump doesn’t want those files released. It’s also a reminder that the Republican party is now a full co-conspirator in the coverup. Epstein has become a Republican problem, not simply a Trump problem."
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For One Day at Least, Long Live the King
King Charles III shows us—but, really, congressional Republicans—what actual accountability looks like when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Johnson won’t swear in Grijalva. It is a reminder how much Trump doesn’t want those files released. It’s also a reminder that the Republican party is now a full co-conspirator in the coverup. Epstein has become a Republican problem, not simply a Trump problem."
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Mike Johnson dismisses Democrats criticizing Trump's lawless strikes on boats: "They are motivated out of fear and Trump derangement syndrome."
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Mike Johnson dismisses Democrats criticizing Trump's lawless strikes on boats: "They are motivated out of fear and Trump derangement syndrome."
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They're calling him the most French man in history
A French cyclist survived for three days after a horrendous 130-foot fall into a ravine, kept alive by the bottles of red wine he had in his shopping bag, police said.
Cyclist falls down 130-foot ravine in France, survives 3 days by drinking wine he had in shopping bag
A helicopter airlifted him to hospital, with a rescue doctor calling his survival "a miracle."
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October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
They're calling him the most French man in history
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"The clearest sign that a democracy has died is that a leader and his party make it impossible for their opponents to win an election and hold power. Once that stage is reached, however, the change is extremely difficult to reverse."
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Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"The clearest sign that a democracy has died is that a leader and his party make it impossible for their opponents to win an election and hold power. Once that stage is reached, however, the change is extremely difficult to reverse."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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