Traci
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Since 2019, Abrego has been locked up cumulatively more than six months, Xinis says
So, backdating the order of removal to Oct. 10, 2019 makes the Trump2 administration's legal problems *worse*
So, backdating the order of removal to Oct. 10, 2019 makes the Trump2 administration's legal problems *worse*
December 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
lol
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⚠️ #Recall Alert: Deluxe Mixed Nuts sold at Wegmans may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a release posted on the FDA’s website. Consumers who bought these nuts can return them to Wegmans for a refund.
Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination - Consumer Reports
Two package sizes of Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts have been recalled. Here's what you need to know.
www.consumerreports.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
⚠️ #Recall Alert: Deluxe Mixed Nuts sold at Wegmans may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a release posted on the FDA’s website. Consumers who bought these nuts can return them to Wegmans for a refund.
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This week was Paul Toboni's 1st Winter Meetings as the #Nats Pres of Baseball Operations:
www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...
www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...
Winter Meetings Recap — Nats Chat Podcast
Winter Meetings Recap
www.natschatpodcast.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This week was Paul Toboni's 1st Winter Meetings as the #Nats Pres of Baseball Operations:
www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...
www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...
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WATCH: New reporting from the New York Times reveals Andrew Tate’s release from Romania—where he faced rape and human trafficking charges—may have involved powerful allies, including Barron Trump. Pulitzer-prize winning investigative reporter Megan Twohey joins to discuss.
Barron Trump's ties to accused sex trafficker Andrew Tate exposed in NYT report
YouTube video by MS NOW
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December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
WATCH: New reporting from the New York Times reveals Andrew Tate’s release from Romania—where he faced rape and human trafficking charges—may have involved powerful allies, including Barron Trump. Pulitzer-prize winning investigative reporter Megan Twohey joins to discuss.
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Okay this is going to be long so mute it if you don't want a granular explanation but first: SHAME on @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social for misrepresenting what Chair Powell said in order to pat himself on the back. Shame on you.
Let's talk about measuring the 171mm people of the US labor force.
Let's talk about measuring the 171mm people of the US labor force.
@peark.es seems real bad that the fed chair doesn't trust the job numbers
L - Last week.
R - This week.
R - This week.
December 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Okay this is going to be long so mute it if you don't want a granular explanation but first: SHAME on @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social for misrepresenting what Chair Powell said in order to pat himself on the back. Shame on you.
Let's talk about measuring the 171mm people of the US labor force.
Let's talk about measuring the 171mm people of the US labor force.
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"One thing that presidential countries have done to give impeachment teeth is to make the removal trial a secret ballot. South Korea does this, and that is why they were successful in removing their president after he attempted to impose martial law on the country on a thin pretense."
Impeach and Remove the Bastards
A scenario for 2027.
www.liberalcurrents.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"One thing that presidential countries have done to give impeachment teeth is to make the removal trial a secret ballot. South Korea does this, and that is why they were successful in removing their president after he attempted to impose martial law on the country on a thin pretense."
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Quite the day for Trump: The defeat below, the defeat in Indiana, the defeat on the latest Letitia James case, the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, really bad poll numbers (his handling of the economy numbers threatening to fall into the 20s) He's losing it politically as fast as he is mentally.
Say it again for the folks in the back: "The first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term." 🙌
BREAKING: Democrats and Republicans in Congress just voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal workers’ union rights – the first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term. https://bit.ly/4oNyBQc
December 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Quite the day for Trump: The defeat below, the defeat in Indiana, the defeat on the latest Letitia James case, the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, really bad poll numbers (his handling of the economy numbers threatening to fall into the 20s) He's losing it politically as fast as he is mentally.
🎉🥂
Exclusive: Tesla US sales drop to nearly 4-year low in November despite launch of cheaper versions reut.rs/4pzncVy
Exclusive: Tesla US sales drop to nearly 4-year low in November despite launch of cheaper versions
Tesla's U.S. sales dropped to a near four-year low in November, despite the automaker's rollout of new, cheaper versions of its best-selling electric vehicles, estimates from Cox Automotive given exclusively to Reuters showed on Thursday.
reut.rs
December 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🎉🥂
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to sincere post a bit:
the ability to receive important timely updates like this one, from regional govt and institutions like this over an open protocol (vs closed/proprietary platforms) is a huge part of why I work on AT
the ability to receive important timely updates like this one, from regional govt and institutions like this over an open protocol (vs closed/proprietary platforms) is a huge part of why I work on AT
UPDATE: Dec 11&12 - Buses will be provided b/t SEA-VAC but may not stop in Mount Vernon (MWV) due to evacuation orders. The SEA-BEL buses are running but are not stopping in MWV. Saturday morning, 12/13, Train 517 between VAC-SEA is canceled. If possible, a bus will be provided.
December 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
to sincere post a bit:
the ability to receive important timely updates like this one, from regional govt and institutions like this over an open protocol (vs closed/proprietary platforms) is a huge part of why I work on AT
the ability to receive important timely updates like this one, from regional govt and institutions like this over an open protocol (vs closed/proprietary platforms) is a huge part of why I work on AT
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This whole thing should simply be a commercial. Frankly, if the Democrats have any sense at all, they will take this clip and pay to air it, unedited, across 90 seconds of Superbowl airtime
Magaziner: How many US military veterans have you deported?
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
December 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This whole thing should simply be a commercial. Frankly, if the Democrats have any sense at all, they will take this clip and pay to air it, unedited, across 90 seconds of Superbowl airtime
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Oof. Trump's handling of economy sinks to 31%.
As Trump's economic policies and reckless, corrupt, and self aggrandizing approach continues to fail for voters, expect more of even his supporters to start asking:
"Where's my 'golden age'"?!?!?!
apnorc.org/projects/tru...
As Trump's economic policies and reckless, corrupt, and self aggrandizing approach continues to fail for voters, expect more of even his supporters to start asking:
"Where's my 'golden age'"?!?!?!
apnorc.org/projects/tru...
Trump’s approval rating slips on the economy and immigration - AP-NORC
Approval of Trump’s handling of the economy and immigration are down about 10 points since March. Border security remains Trump’s best issue with 50% approval.
apnorc.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Oof. Trump's handling of economy sinks to 31%.
As Trump's economic policies and reckless, corrupt, and self aggrandizing approach continues to fail for voters, expect more of even his supporters to start asking:
"Where's my 'golden age'"?!?!?!
apnorc.org/projects/tru...
As Trump's economic policies and reckless, corrupt, and self aggrandizing approach continues to fail for voters, expect more of even his supporters to start asking:
"Where's my 'golden age'"?!?!?!
apnorc.org/projects/tru...
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US Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill that would create new federal subsidies to help Americans fund health insurance savings accounts reut.rs/4q3622a
December 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
US Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill that would create new federal subsidies to help Americans fund health insurance savings accounts reut.rs/4q3622a
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‘Selling Sunset’ alum Christine Quinn takes aim at Erika Kirk after Charlie’s assassination: ‘Everywhere but with her kids’
‘Selling Sunset’ alum Christine Quinn takes aim at Erika Kirk after Charlie’s assassination: ‘Everywhere but with her kids’
The Netflix alum also expressed how Candace Owens, known for spreading conspiracy theories about Charlie's death, is "standing on business."
pagesix.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
‘Selling Sunset’ alum Christine Quinn takes aim at Erika Kirk after Charlie’s assassination: ‘Everywhere but with her kids’
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US Senate Democrats Block Republican Healthcare Bill Aimed At Replacing Expiring Obamacare Subsidy
December 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
US Senate Democrats Block Republican Healthcare Bill Aimed At Replacing Expiring Obamacare Subsidy
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One of the most blatantly authoritarian threats in a Trump term full of them
December 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
One of the most blatantly authoritarian threats in a Trump term full of them
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Delegate David Bulova will be joining the Spanberger administration
His NOVA seat is deep blue at Harris +36%
Early next year, there will be at least 4 special elections in Virginia
1 State Senate and 3 House of Delegates as a result of moves since election
His NOVA seat is deep blue at Harris +36%
Early next year, there will be at least 4 special elections in Virginia
1 State Senate and 3 House of Delegates as a result of moves since election
Gov.-Elect Abigail Spanberger Announces Del. @DavidBulova to Be Next VA Secretary of Natural & Historic Resources (This means *another* special election in a solid-blue district is coming, with at least two rumored Democratic candidates so far) bluevirginia.us/2025/12/gov-...
Gov.-Elect Abigail Spanberger Announces Del. David Bulova to Be Next VA Secretary of Natural & Historic Resources
And with this announcement, yet ANOTHER special election coming soon, this time for House of delegates district 11 (Fairfax County/Fairfax City; 66% Kamala Harris; represented by David Bulova - now mo...
bluevirginia.us
December 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Delegate David Bulova will be joining the Spanberger administration
His NOVA seat is deep blue at Harris +36%
Early next year, there will be at least 4 special elections in Virginia
1 State Senate and 3 House of Delegates as a result of moves since election
His NOVA seat is deep blue at Harris +36%
Early next year, there will be at least 4 special elections in Virginia
1 State Senate and 3 House of Delegates as a result of moves since election
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This is the most-read story on the AP's sprawling website this morning: "New York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health." A sign that the public is paying close attention to Trump's attacks against the media? apnews.com/article/trum...
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This is the most-read story on the AP's sprawling website this morning: "New York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health." A sign that the public is paying close attention to Trump's attacks against the media? apnews.com/article/trum...
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"The takedowns and restrictions began in October and targeted the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts of more than 50 organisations worldwide ... in what appears to be a growing push by Meta to limit reproductive health and queer content across its platforms."
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"The takedowns and restrictions began in October and targeted the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts of more than 50 organisations worldwide ... in what appears to be a growing push by Meta to limit reproductive health and queer content across its platforms."
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Colder air is back today. Highs in the 30s and wind chills in the 20s. Still watching two shots of snow - Friday and Sunday. Snow Potential Index is raised to 4 as we think Sunday could cause accumulation in the area. Forecast details: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
CWG Live: Colder air and wind chills, plus snow chances Friday and Sunday
It feels like 20s most of Thursday. Then it’s two quick-moving snow chances, with the latter having more potential.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Colder air is back today. Highs in the 30s and wind chills in the 20s. Still watching two shots of snow - Friday and Sunday. Snow Potential Index is raised to 4 as we think Sunday could cause accumulation in the area. Forecast details: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
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Headlines from across the state: Drunken raccoon T-shirts raise nearly $200,000 for Hanover animal shelter; more …
Headlines from across the state: Drunken raccoon T-shirts raise nearly $200,000 for Hanover animal shelter; more …
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From elsewhere: Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth. Lazenby says making state sports hall of fame "a powerful honor." VUU’s accrediting probation lifted, accreditation "reaffirmed."
The post Headlines from across the state: Drunken raccoon T-shirts raise nearly $200,000 for Hanover animal shelter; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Headlines from across the state: Drunken raccoon T-shirts raise nearly $200,000 for Hanover animal shelter; more …
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Mothers in New Hampshire who were downstream of sites contaminated with “forever chemicals” experienced triple the rate of infant deaths and had more premature births or babies with low birth weights, a new study shows. https://wapo.st/48s0AQB
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Mothers in New Hampshire who were downstream of sites contaminated with “forever chemicals” experienced triple the rate of infant deaths and had more premature births or babies with low birth weights, a new study shows. https://wapo.st/48s0AQB
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ICE will spend nearly $140 million to buy its own fleet of six Boeing 737s to deport immigrants, Marianne LeVine and @jacobbogage.bsky.social report: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
DHS inks contract to create its own fleet of Boeing 737s for deportations
The agency will spend nearly $140 million to buy the planes, funding that comes from a massive budget increase for immigration enforcement approved by Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
ICE will spend nearly $140 million to buy its own fleet of six Boeing 737s to deport immigrants, Marianne LeVine and @jacobbogage.bsky.social report: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Administration commissiones retroactive justification for USAID dismantling. By installing Mike Benz to find evidence for the CIA front theories he popularized, officials ensure verdict matches execution. Officials effectively hire arsonist to conduct a forensic audit of the ashes he has demanded.
USAID Hired the Right-Wing Influencer Responsible for Its Decimation
Mike Benz was brought aboard to find evidence for his claims that the agency is secretly a spy operation.
www.theatlantic.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Administration commissiones retroactive justification for USAID dismantling. By installing Mike Benz to find evidence for the CIA front theories he popularized, officials ensure verdict matches execution. Officials effectively hire arsonist to conduct a forensic audit of the ashes he has demanded.
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I’ve always loved looking at other travelers’ scrapbooks, and I like to use a fun incentive to encourage @ricksteveseurope.bsky.social tour members to virtually preserve their memories: I bribe them.
Every year, I host a scrapbook contest, and the grand prize is a free Rick Steves tour!
Every year, I host a scrapbook contest, and the grand prize is a free Rick Steves tour!
Our 2025 Tour Scrapbook Contest
www.ricksteves.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I’ve always loved looking at other travelers’ scrapbooks, and I like to use a fun incentive to encourage @ricksteveseurope.bsky.social tour members to virtually preserve their memories: I bribe them.
Every year, I host a scrapbook contest, and the grand prize is a free Rick Steves tour!
Every year, I host a scrapbook contest, and the grand prize is a free Rick Steves tour!
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Re-upping this, since it's only available for two days:
A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
Unlock and upgrade in the Return to Metroidvania rebundle, read up on exciting Sci-Fi with Matha Wells’ Murderbot & more, and add character to your game environments with the Best of Synty 4 Game Dev Assets rebundles! https://bit.ly/4oxXmjd
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Re-upping this, since it's only available for two days: