Raptorama
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Too tired to think of something sufficiently witty.
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President Trump launches Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, a new mission led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and SOUTHCOM. The operation targets narco-terror groups in the Western Hemisphere and aims to stop drug flows threatening the U.S.
Unsure full details or what this means, just announced.
Unsure full details or what this means, just announced.
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
President Trump launches Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, a new mission led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and SOUTHCOM. The operation targets narco-terror groups in the Western Hemisphere and aims to stop drug flows threatening the U.S.
Unsure full details or what this means, just announced.
Unsure full details or what this means, just announced.
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confirmed OCR error, image file with same name but with .txt changed to .jpg
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
confirmed OCR error, image file with same name but with .txt changed to .jpg
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November 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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A person I'm on a discord on found this in the emails and I hasn't seen anyone else post it yet so I thought I'd share.
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 AM
A person I'm on a discord on found this in the emails and I hasn't seen anyone else post it yet so I thought I'd share.
A person I'm on a discord on found this in the emails and I hasn't seen anyone else post it yet so I thought I'd share.
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 AM
A person I'm on a discord on found this in the emails and I hasn't seen anyone else post it yet so I thought I'd share.
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For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
Epstein Document Search
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
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Don Bacon says he's going to vote yes on the Epstein files discharge petition
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Don Bacon says he's going to vote yes on the Epstein files discharge petition
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Enough Democrats are expected to support a short-term funding bill to reopen the U.S. government. The measure would fund the government through January 31 and provide full-year funding for SNAP and Veterans Affairs, according to Senate sources.-ABC News
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Enough Democrats are expected to support a short-term funding bill to reopen the U.S. government. The measure would fund the government through January 31 and provide full-year funding for SNAP and Veterans Affairs, according to Senate sources.-ABC News
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SCOOP: Schumer was more involved than reported with the attempted cave on the government shutdown. The Gang of 8 Senate Dems had his approval & he was getting daily updates.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
Why Does Schumer Keep Trying to Cave? - The American Prospect
Most commentators, including me, concluded that the Tuesday election victory saved Democrats from capitulating to Republican demands to pass a simple continuing resolution to re-open the government, i...
prospect.org
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
SCOOP: Schumer was more involved than reported with the attempted cave on the government shutdown. The Gang of 8 Senate Dems had his approval & he was getting daily updates.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
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GOP SEN. JOHN KENNEDY: It may be 2026 when we'll come out of the shutdown.
REPORTERS: 😳
KENNEDY: I'm not kidding, you guys. I mean, you see what I see. Okay? This shutdown is going to last a long time. What's going to get us out of it?
REPORTERS: 😳
KENNEDY: I'm not kidding, you guys. I mean, you see what I see. Okay? This shutdown is going to last a long time. What's going to get us out of it?
November 8, 2025 at 4:03 AM
GOP SEN. JOHN KENNEDY: It may be 2026 when we'll come out of the shutdown.
REPORTERS: 😳
KENNEDY: I'm not kidding, you guys. I mean, you see what I see. Okay? This shutdown is going to last a long time. What's going to get us out of it?
REPORTERS: 😳
KENNEDY: I'm not kidding, you guys. I mean, you see what I see. Okay? This shutdown is going to last a long time. What's going to get us out of it?
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BREAKING: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issues an administrative stay in the SNAP benefits case, for the First Circuit to issue its ruling on the stay request (“with dispatch”).
Her administrative stay ends 48 hours after that ruling is issued (or upon further order).
Her administrative stay ends 48 hours after that ruling is issued (or upon further order).
![ORDER
The applicants are seeking a stay of two orders of the United States
District Court for the District of Rhode Island, case No. 1:25-cv-569. See D.
Ct. Minute Entry (Oct. 31, 2025) and Docket Number 34 (Nov. 6, 2025).
These orders require the applicants to fully fund benefits for the
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program ("SNAP") for the month of
November, and to distribute that funding by the end of the day on November 7, 2025 (today).
Earlier today, the applicants asked the United States Court of Appeals
for the First Circuit to stay the District Court's orders pending appeal, and to
issue an administrative stay to facilitate its consideration of that stay motion.
At 6:08 p.m., the First Circuit denied the applicants' request for an
administrative stay, but stated that it "intend[s] to issue a decision on [the
stay pending appeal] motion as quickly as possible." Rhode Island State
Council of Churches v. Rollins, No. 25-2089 (CA1 Nov. 7, 2025).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreibyydayzagrotqzm753km6mib7xxccml3zlxpnonrwd2i6ootfla4@jpeg)
November 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
BREAKING: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issues an administrative stay in the SNAP benefits case, for the First Circuit to issue its ruling on the stay request (“with dispatch”).
Her administrative stay ends 48 hours after that ruling is issued (or upon further order).
Her administrative stay ends 48 hours after that ruling is issued (or upon further order).
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U S FREIGHT RECESSION DEEPENS — TRUCKLOAD INDEX PLUNGES TO LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 2014 AS GOODS MOVEMENT ACROSS COUNTRY SLUMPS
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
U S FREIGHT RECESSION DEEPENS — TRUCKLOAD INDEX PLUNGES TO LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 2014 AS GOODS MOVEMENT ACROSS COUNTRY SLUMPS
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U.S. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE MANDATORY FLIGHT CUTS AT MAJOR US AIRPORTS STARTING FRIDAY IF NO SHUTDOWN DEAL IS REACHED -- SOURCES
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
U.S. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE MANDATORY FLIGHT CUTS AT MAJOR US AIRPORTS STARTING FRIDAY IF NO SHUTDOWN DEAL IS REACHED -- SOURCES
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Mike Johnson: It’s True. I Am Tuning Out The News Cycle To Focus On Self-Care
Mike Johnson: I Am Tuning Out the News Cycle to Focus on Self-Care
Don’t ask me about the news. I am protecting my mental space.
www.theatlantic.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Mike Johnson: It’s True. I Am Tuning Out The News Cycle To Focus On Self-Care
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BREAKING
The FAA has confirmed that a UPS Cargo plane headed for Hawaii crashed at the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky.
The FAA has confirmed that a UPS Cargo plane headed for Hawaii crashed at the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky.
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
BREAKING
The FAA has confirmed that a UPS Cargo plane headed for Hawaii crashed at the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky.
The FAA has confirmed that a UPS Cargo plane headed for Hawaii crashed at the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky.
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A shelter-in-place has been issued for all locations within 5 miles of the airport per the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Second pic in post
Second pic in post
UPS Cargo Plane crashes near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A shelter-in-place has been issued for all locations within 5 miles of the airport per the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Second pic in post
Second pic in post
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UPS Cargo Plane crashes near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
UPS Cargo Plane crashes near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky
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“Maduro is ending, and a free and prosperous Venezuela is dawning,” a source close to the White House said.
“Within days, Maduro will exist only in the past tense, and in history’s judgment.”-NY Post
“Within days, Maduro will exist only in the past tense, and in history’s judgment.”-NY Post
October 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
“Maduro is ending, and a free and prosperous Venezuela is dawning,” a source close to the White House said.
“Within days, Maduro will exist only in the past tense, and in history’s judgment.”-NY Post
“Within days, Maduro will exist only in the past tense, and in history’s judgment.”-NY Post
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According to military sources cited by the Trinidad and Tobago Express, the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force has been placed on high alert, with the same elevated readiness extended to the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard.
October 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
According to military sources cited by the Trinidad and Tobago Express, the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force has been placed on high alert, with the same elevated readiness extended to the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard.
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Jeffries: "The so-called chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, continues to behave like a malignant clown."
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Jeffries: "The so-called chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, continues to behave like a malignant clown."
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Hundreds of Kenyan youth have been lured to the Russian frontline in Ukraine with promises of work, visas and pay in exchange for fighting for Russia. Others were told they would be going to Russia for higher education only to be sent to the frontline.
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Hundreds of Kenyan youth have been lured to the Russian frontline in Ukraine with promises of work, visas and pay in exchange for fighting for Russia. Others were told they would be going to Russia for higher education only to be sent to the frontline.
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CNN reports the Trump Administration is considering bombing Venezuela.
Trump considering plans to target cocaine facilities inside Venezuela, officials say | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is considering plans to target cocaine facilities and drug trafficking routes inside Venezuela, though he has not yet made a decision on whether to move forward with them, three...
www.cnn.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
CNN reports the Trump Administration is considering bombing Venezuela.
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Trump will coordinate with Congress "when Maduro’s corpse is in U.S. custody," administration source says.-Semafor
October 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Trump will coordinate with Congress "when Maduro’s corpse is in U.S. custody," administration source says.-Semafor