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Advocate for Main St. Before Wall St.
Lifelong learner, traveler, dedicated to making a state and country that work for all.
Lifelong learner, traveler, dedicated to making a state and country that work for all.
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Farmers Now Owe a Lot More for Health Insurance - KFF Health News
More than a quarter of the agricultural workforce purchases health insurance through the individual marketplace, a much larger share than the overall percentage of U.S. adults. After a tough year for…
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About 27% of the agricultural workforce purchases health insurance through the individual marketplace, .That's much higher than the overall population’s — only six percent of U.S. adults have non-group coverage. #ACA
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The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
(Published Nov. 2025)
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
(Published Nov. 2025)
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
January 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
(Published Nov. 2025)
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
(Published Nov. 2025)
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Nixon could not have dreamed of such a revenge-fest.
The list of impeachable offenses keeps growing
Nixon couldn't have dreamed of all of Trump's abuses of power.
www.motherjones.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Nixon could not have dreamed of such a revenge-fest.
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A close-up picture of President Donald Trump's hand shows the heavy bruising. Another image shows Trump sitting, looking down at his bruised hand.
Photos reveal new bruise on Trump's hand at Davos meeting
A close-up picture of President Donald Trump's hand shows the heavy bruising. Another image shows Trump sitting, looking down at his bruised hand.
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A close-up picture of President Donald Trump's hand shows the heavy bruising. Another image shows Trump sitting, looking down at his bruised hand.
What images of a detained five-year-old boy reveal about Trump’s draconian #ICE crackdown. Liam Ramos, a preschooler, is just one of a number of kids caught up in dystopian ICE surges in Minnesota and beyond www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
What images of a detained five-year-old boy reveal about Trump’s draconian ICE crackdown
Liam Ramos, a preschooler, is just one of a number of kids caught up in dystopian ICE surges in Minnesota and beyond
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:40 AM
What images of a detained five-year-old boy reveal about Trump’s draconian #ICE crackdown. Liam Ramos, a preschooler, is just one of a number of kids caught up in dystopian ICE surges in Minnesota and beyond www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Refusal to approve charges against Lemon in connection with Minnesota protest reportedly ‘enraged’ Pam Bondi
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Judge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon
Refusal to approve charges against Lemon in connection with Minnesota protest reportedly ‘enraged’ Pam Bondi
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Refusal to approve charges against Lemon in connection with Minnesota protest reportedly ‘enraged’ Pam Bondi
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Agricultural employment dropped by 155,000 workers from March-July 2025, reversing prior growth trends. Small businesses, which account for around 30% of imports, faced an average of US$151,000 in extra costs in tariffs from April to September 2025. #rural theconversation.com/signs-that-t...
Signs that Trump’s economic policies are alienating his rural Maga base
Deportations are draining the pool of agricultural workers, while tariffs are forcing up costs for farmers and small businesses.
theconversation.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Agricultural employment dropped by 155,000 workers from March-July 2025, reversing prior growth trends. Small businesses, which account for around 30% of imports, faced an average of US$151,000 in extra costs in tariffs from April to September 2025. #rural theconversation.com/signs-that-t...
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“It’s going to get worse,” Darius Reeves told Newsweek. “I think there are going to be a lot more people hurt."
Former ICE Agent Sounds Warning on Tactics: ‘It’s Going To Get Worse’
www.newsweek.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM
“It’s going to get worse,” Darius Reeves told Newsweek. “I think there are going to be a lot more people hurt."
U.S. Lays Out a Glittering Plan for #Gaza, Including Skyscrapers. Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, offered the proposal at a #Davos ceremony to inaugurate the president’s “Board of Peace.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/w...
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
U.S. Lays Out a Glittering Plan for #Gaza, Including Skyscrapers. Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, offered the proposal at a #Davos ceremony to inaugurate the president’s “Board of Peace.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/w...
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We analyzed ICE data through the middle of October, the most current detailed records publicly available. People who ICE arrested during that time were later detained in 13 states, at county jails, privately run detention centers and a rapidly constructed facility on a military base, the data shows.
ICE Data Reveals What Happened to 1,600 People Arrested During Chicago’s Blitz
Most of those arrested were swiftly shuttled to a sprawling array of detention centers in 13 states, many with reports of troubling conditions.
www.themarshallproject.org
January 21, 2026 at 2:53 PM
We analyzed ICE data through the middle of October, the most current detailed records publicly available. People who ICE arrested during that time were later detained in 13 states, at county jails, privately run detention centers and a rapidly constructed facility on a military base, the data shows.
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I wonder if he left his dog Snowflake home alone again so he can freeze when the power goes out.
January 22, 2026 at 1:44 AM
I wonder if he left his dog Snowflake home alone again so he can freeze when the power goes out.
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Donald Trump—the oldest person to ever be elected president—was photographed with what appeared to be another large bruise, this time on his left hand. Normally, his right hand is bruised. trib.al/bAoDdRy
Trump’s Mystery Bruise Moves to Other Hand—and Looks Worse Than Ever
Donald Trump’s bruise was darker than it has been before, and he made no effort to cover it up.
trib.al
January 22, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Donald Trump—the oldest person to ever be elected president—was photographed with what appeared to be another large bruise, this time on his left hand. Normally, his right hand is bruised. trib.al/bAoDdRy
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Huge bruise spotted on Trump’s other hand as he delivers speech in Davos
Huge bruise spotted on Trump’s other hand as he delivers speech in Davos
Huge bruise spotted on Trump’s other hand as he delivers speech in Davos
www.independent.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Huge bruise spotted on Trump’s other hand as he delivers speech in Davos
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Please. Give some respect to the curated worldview of Santa Monica High School senior Stephen Miller. Who better to articulate the inarticulate?
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EXCLUSIVE: The high school speech by Stephen Miller that offended students, and got him thrown off stage
The young White House adviser who is one of the president's preferred spokesmen once ran for election at his California high school. His stump speech was perceived as racist by other students, accordi...
www.univision.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Please. Give some respect to the curated worldview of Santa Monica High School senior Stephen Miller. Who better to articulate the inarticulate?
www.univision.com/univision-ne...
www.univision.com/univision-ne...
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Today, there's a vote to triple the ICE budget.
Here is what is going on and why I am leading the opposition to vote no.
Here is what is going on and why I am leading the opposition to vote no.
January 22, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Today, there's a vote to triple the ICE budget.
Here is what is going on and why I am leading the opposition to vote no.
Here is what is going on and why I am leading the opposition to vote no.
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It all comes back to the corrupting influence of money in politics. Get it out!
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
It all comes back to the corrupting influence of money in politics. Get it out!
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Carney:
"In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".
"In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".
January 22, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Carney:
"In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".
"In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".
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Behold, Kevin Hassett once again pretending not to understand deadweight loss
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6nr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6nr...
Watch CNBC's full interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett
YouTube video by CNBC Television
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Behold, Kevin Hassett once again pretending not to understand deadweight loss
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6nr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6nr...
Germany updates: Majority of Germans reject Teslas
In a recent survey, some 60% of Germans said buying a Tesla was "completely out of the question."
In a recent survey, some 60% of Germans said buying a Tesla was "completely out of the question."
Germany updates: Majority of Germans reject Teslas
In a recent survey, some 60% of Germans said buying a Tesla was "completely out of the question." Meanwhile, the German military has filled its ranks to the highest levels in over a decade.
www.dw.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Karoline Leavitt announced that Belgium joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’. Belgium’s foreign minister responds.
January 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Karoline Leavitt announced that Belgium joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’. Belgium’s foreign minister responds.
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The savings rate has fallen from 5.5% last April to 3.5% in November.
“.. Looked at another way, personal savings have dropped by a whopping $469.2 billion since April, or 37%, to $799.7 billion, BEA data show.”
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“.. Looked at another way, personal savings have dropped by a whopping $469.2 billion since April, or 37%, to $799.7 billion, BEA data show.”
@opinion.bloomberg.com
@bobburgess.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The savings rate has fallen from 5.5% last April to 3.5% in November.
“.. Looked at another way, personal savings have dropped by a whopping $469.2 billion since April, or 37%, to $799.7 billion, BEA data show.”
@opinion.bloomberg.com
@bobburgess.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
“.. Looked at another way, personal savings have dropped by a whopping $469.2 billion since April, or 37%, to $799.7 billion, BEA data show.”
@opinion.bloomberg.com
@bobburgess.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)
When wetlands disappear, flood risks rise. Weakening wetland protections could mean worse flooding in New Bern and beyond.
When wetlands disappear, flood risks rise
Weakening wetland protections could mean worse flooding in New Bern and beyond, according to a recent UNC Study.
www.northcarolinahealthnews.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
When wetlands disappear, flood risks rise. Weakening wetland protections could mean worse flooding in New Bern and beyond.
#Epic alleges are “organized syndicates” that fraudulently obtained access to nearly 300,000 patient records without their consent, in many cases marketing them to lawyers to allegedly mine for prospective clients.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM
#Epic alleges are “organized syndicates” that fraudulently obtained access to nearly 300,000 patient records without their consent, in many cases marketing them to lawyers to allegedly mine for prospective clients.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
#ICE arrested more than 3,300 people across NC during Trump’s first 9 months in office. ICE’s arrest rate in NC was 17.4 per 100,000 residents, ranking the state 36th out of 50 states and Puerto Rico for total arrests during the four-month period, ncnewsline.com/2026/01/20/i...
ICE arrested more than 3,300 people across NC during Trump’s first 9 months in office • NC Newsline
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested more than 3,300 people in North Carolina during President Donald Trump’s first nine months in office, about double the number of people arrested in…
ncnewsline.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:22 PM
#ICE arrested more than 3,300 people across NC during Trump’s first 9 months in office. ICE’s arrest rate in NC was 17.4 per 100,000 residents, ranking the state 36th out of 50 states and Puerto Rico for total arrests during the four-month period, ncnewsline.com/2026/01/20/i...
@WUNC: Since December, there have been 11 cases of #measles in North Carolina, according to the NC DHHS dashboard. They are largely located in WNC, with six in Buncombe County. Two cases were in Cabarrus County; none in the Triangle www.wunc.org/health/2026-...
More Measles cases are popping up in North Carolina. Here's where the state is tracking them
Since December, there have been 11 known cases of measles in North Carolina, stemming from the ongoing outbreak in South Carolina. State health officials have released a new dashboard to track cases…
www.wunc.org
January 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM
@WUNC: Since December, there have been 11 cases of #measles in North Carolina, according to the NC DHHS dashboard. They are largely located in WNC, with six in Buncombe County. Two cases were in Cabarrus County; none in the Triangle www.wunc.org/health/2026-...