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Trump’s Speech
Trump's Speech
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December 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Trump’s Speech
As FEMA weakens, private disaster recovery companies are stepping in... for a price.
When Disaster Recovery Becomes a Luxury Good - Truthdig
As federal services deteriorate, a patchwork of private companies is taking their place — for better or for worse.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
As FEMA weakens, private disaster recovery companies are stepping in... for a price.
Trump’s second term could leave the U.S. economically weaker and globally isolated.
Ending the American Dream - Truthdig
The Trump Doctrine is destined to make the United States economically weak and keep economic disparity high.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Trump’s second term could leave the U.S. economically weaker and globally isolated.
The last commercial wild Christmas tree harvest in the U.S. faces threats from climate change and ICE.
Inside California’s Wild Christmas Tree Harvest - Truthdig
Each winter, migrant crews climb into the Sierra to cut wild silvertip firs, a fragile tradition now imperiled by wildfire, climate change, and tightening immigration laws.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The last commercial wild Christmas tree harvest in the U.S. faces threats from climate change and ICE.
Since taking office, Trump has fired or forced out more than 100 immigration judges and temporarily replaced them with military judges.
Blow the Whistle - Truthdig
What communities have learned from one year of standing up to ICE.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Since taking office, Trump has fired or forced out more than 100 immigration judges and temporarily replaced them with military judges.
Amazon films nostalgia and builds its future in the ruins. You can’t script that better.
Warehouse Diaries: The Automated Ghost of Christmas Peak - Truthdig
A new generation of Amazon sorting centers is eliminating the need for human beings — and tens of thousands of seasonal holiday jobs.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Amazon films nostalgia and builds its future in the ruins. You can’t script that better.
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I’m warning you people right now: you dip a toe into “It’s Christmastown” (fka Dave and Jeb Aren’t Mean), you are liable to have this lark become an essential comfort, it could change your dang life, like it has mine. You have been warned!
For the holidays, Truthdig asked me to talk about the weird sensation of watching Hallmark gradually go woke(r) over the last five years just as one party is trying to turn the real world into it at gunpoint.
We’re All in the Snowglobe, Now - Truthdig
The Hallmark Christmas movie enters the 21st century.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I’m warning you people right now: you dip a toe into “It’s Christmastown” (fka Dave and Jeb Aren’t Mean), you are liable to have this lark become an essential comfort, it could change your dang life, like it has mine. You have been warned!
Trump’s DOJ appointee halted crypto investigations while still holding up to $485,000 in crypto assets.
Top DOJ Official Halts Crypto Enforcement While Holding Over $150,000 in Crypto Assets - Truthdig
Actions of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche violated conflict of interest laws and his ethics agreement, experts say.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Trump’s DOJ appointee halted crypto investigations while still holding up to $485,000 in crypto assets.
A Center for Strategic and International Studies essay argues the U.S. should “go big” in Venezuela, while the think tank receives major donations from arms and oil companies.
Experts at Oil- and Weapons-Funded Think Tank: ‘Go Big’ in Venezuela - Truthdig
Staffers at CSIS didn't disclose that the organization they work for gets money from the likes of Exxon Mobil and Lockheed Martin.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A Center for Strategic and International Studies essay argues the U.S. should “go big” in Venezuela, while the think tank receives major donations from arms and oil companies.
The case hinges on the meaning of “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the Citizenship Clause.
‘Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof’: The 5 Words That Will Determine the Fate of Birthright Citizenship - Truthdig
A nativist theory from the lunatic fringe has been revived and given a sloppy originalist makeover for Supreme Court approval.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The case hinges on the meaning of “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the Citizenship Clause.
Trump Derangement Syndrome
Trump Derangement Syndrome
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December 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Trump Derangement Syndrome
Here are some of our most-read arts and culture stories from 2025.
The Year in Culture, from Hollywood to the Margins - Truthdig
Truthdig’s most-read arts and culture stories of 2025.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Here are some of our most-read arts and culture stories from 2025.
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant.
Farewell to ‘60 Minutes‘ - Truthdig
Under CBS’ new ownership, the venerable news program just went the way of The Washington Post's editorial page.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant.
A new generation of Amazon warehouses is eliminating the need for tens of thousands of seasonal holiday workers.
Warehouse Diaries: The Automated Ghost of Christmas Peak - Truthdig
A new generation of Amazon sorting centers is eliminating the need for human beings — and tens of thousands of seasonal holiday jobs.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A new generation of Amazon warehouses is eliminating the need for tens of thousands of seasonal holiday workers.
Crown Media has quietly transformed Hallmark into a more inclusive version of nostalgic America.
We’re All in the Snowglobe, Now - Truthdig
The Hallmark Christmas movie enters the 21st century.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Crown Media has quietly transformed Hallmark into a more inclusive version of nostalgic America.
Trump’s crypto-friendly appointees include several who head agencies with regulatory authority over the industry.
Top DOJ Official Halts Crypto Enforcement While Holding Over $150,000 in Crypto Assets - Truthdig
Actions of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche violated conflict of interest laws and his ethics agreement, experts say.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Trump’s crypto-friendly appointees include several who head agencies with regulatory authority over the industry.
Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status due to President Donald Trump’s aggressive revocation of legal immigration.
Trump Canceled Temporary Legal Status for More Than 1.5 Million Immigrants in 2025 - Truthdig
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed by immigrant rights groups and Temporary Protected Status recipients themselves challenging the terminations as unlawful.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status due to President Donald Trump’s aggressive revocation of legal immigration.
We can no longer assume that conservatives will blindly support science.
MAGA Distrusts Science. We Must Find a Way To Change That. - Truthdig
Funding cuts are devastating for U.S. science. Regaining support will require cleaning house and bipartisan messaging.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We can no longer assume that conservatives will blindly support science.
A viral app called “No Thanks” is helping 13 million people worldwide scan and avoid boycott-listed brands.
Holiday Shoppers Flex Political Power Through Big Boycott Campaigns - Truthdig
Genocide in Gaza, raids on immigrants and attacks on DEI have spurred urgent calls to boycott major companies.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A viral app called “No Thanks” is helping 13 million people worldwide scan and avoid boycott-listed brands.
The U.S. government is now buying stakes in private mining companies to secure critical mineral supply chains.
The Year America Doubled Down on Critical Minerals - Truthdig
In 2025, the list of metals became a top priority under Trump. But what even are they?
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December 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The U.S. government is now buying stakes in private mining companies to secure critical mineral supply chains.
A 1998 tobacco tax led by Rob Reiner became the foundation of California’s preschool and child wellness programs.
Rob Reiner’s Other Legacy: A Champion of Early Childhood Development - Truthdig
The actor-director-producer succeeded in passing a tax on tobacco products to create opportunities for young children in California.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A 1998 tobacco tax led by Rob Reiner became the foundation of California’s preschool and child wellness programs.
With borders closing and opportunities shrinking, many Haitian youths see migration as their only escape.
Flee or Stagnate: Haiti’s Youth Face Impossible Psychological Dilemma - Truthdig
Trapped by shuttered schools, few jobs, violence and closed borders, young Haitians are suffering a devastating mental health crisis.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With borders closing and opportunities shrinking, many Haitian youths see migration as their only escape.
New Wish List for Santa
New Wish List for Santa
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December 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
New Wish List for Santa
Experts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies are calling for regime change in Venezuela, without disclosing that their think tank is funded by Exxon and Lockheed Martin.
Experts at Oil- and Weapons-Funded Think Tank: ‘Go Big’ in Venezuela - Truthdig
Staffers at CSIS didn't disclose that the organization they work for gets money from the likes of Exxon Mobil and Lockheed Martin.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Experts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies are calling for regime change in Venezuela, without disclosing that their think tank is funded by Exxon and Lockheed Martin.
Five words in the 14th Amendment are now at the center of a Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship.
‘Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof’: The 5 Words That Will Determine the Fate of Birthright Citizenship - Truthdig
A nativist theory from the lunatic fringe has been revived and given a sloppy originalist makeover for Supreme Court approval.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Five words in the 14th Amendment are now at the center of a Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship.