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If you have $1b, and the value of everything including your $1b is cut in half, you can still afford just as much stuff as you could before. But now more of the good stuff (i.e. real estate) is for sale, because how much the owners owed on it hasn’t dropped, and they can’t afford to keep them.
November 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
If you have $1b, and the value of everything including your $1b is cut in half, you can still afford just as much stuff as you could before. But now more of the good stuff (i.e. real estate) is for sale, because how much the owners owed on it hasn’t dropped, and they can’t afford to keep them.
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I too remember those days! Like when the 747 came out!!! I got to fly on one of the first ones....glorious!
November 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I too remember those days! Like when the 747 came out!!! I got to fly on one of the first ones....glorious!
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The facts are complicated, but here’s a summary of what appears to have happened based on the filings and today’s hearing:
NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The facts are complicated, but here’s a summary of what appears to have happened based on the filings and today’s hearing:
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
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The Trump Administration killed over 383 active clinical trials and directly harmed more than 74,000 Americans with lasting future impacts for the public at large.
Trump' s war on scientific research and public health is costing Americans lives and livelihoods.
Trump' s war on scientific research and public health is costing Americans lives and livelihoods.
Trump admin axed 383 active clinical trials, dumping over 74K participants
It’s a “violation of foundational ethical principles of human participant research.”…
arstechnica.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Trump Administration killed over 383 active clinical trials and directly harmed more than 74,000 Americans with lasting future impacts for the public at large.
Trump' s war on scientific research and public health is costing Americans lives and livelihoods.
Trump' s war on scientific research and public health is costing Americans lives and livelihoods.
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Remember, the FBI reportedly created a spreadsheet of the all the references to Trump in the Epstein files. It's imperative for Democrats to demand that the Trump List be released along with the files. Otherwise you can rest assured that they will redact every reference to him.
November 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Remember, the FBI reportedly created a spreadsheet of the all the references to Trump in the Epstein files. It's imperative for Democrats to demand that the Trump List be released along with the files. Otherwise you can rest assured that they will redact every reference to him.
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ICE raided a church in Charlotte, showed no ID, chased congregants into the woods, and left children sobbing.
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
ICE raided a church in Charlotte, showed no ID, chased congregants into the woods, and left children sobbing.
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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During my time on Trump's National Security Council, I reviewed a lot of calls between Trump and foreign leaders.
One of, of course, was the call with President Zelenskyy. Another was with Trump and Mohammed bin Salman.
One of, of course, was the call with President Zelenskyy. Another was with Trump and Mohammed bin Salman.
You know about Trump and Zelesnkyy’s call, but have you heard about the call between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince?
Watch my statement below. Mr. President, release the transcript.
Watch my statement below. Mr. President, release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
During my time on Trump's National Security Council, I reviewed a lot of calls between Trump and foreign leaders.
One of, of course, was the call with President Zelenskyy. Another was with Trump and Mohammed bin Salman.
One of, of course, was the call with President Zelenskyy. Another was with Trump and Mohammed bin Salman.
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Hear, hear! Love Rep. Jamie Raskin.
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Hear, hear! Love Rep. Jamie Raskin.
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BREAKING: The Bureau of Labor Statistics now says it won’t release a full U.S. jobs report for the month of October.
BLS says full October jobs data won't be released, available figures to be included in next report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday it will not release a full U.S. jobs report for the month of October.
www.cnbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
BREAKING: The Bureau of Labor Statistics now says it won’t release a full U.S. jobs report for the month of October.
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Because of Trump the economy is broken, healthcare is unaffordable, and the cost of living keeps climbing. It will take new ideas to help real people affected.
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Because of Trump the economy is broken, healthcare is unaffordable, and the cost of living keeps climbing. It will take new ideas to help real people affected.
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After Trump met w/ MBS, Saudi officials & Trump insiders headed to Trump Jr.’s “Executive Branch” club
The Trump family has taken approx. $2B from Saudi entities while giving them VIP access & influence
This is a clear conflict of interest 👇 - TN www.politico.com/newsletters/...
The Trump family has taken approx. $2B from Saudi entities while giving them VIP access & influence
This is a clear conflict of interest 👇 - TN www.politico.com/newsletters/...
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
After Trump met w/ MBS, Saudi officials & Trump insiders headed to Trump Jr.’s “Executive Branch” club
The Trump family has taken approx. $2B from Saudi entities while giving them VIP access & influence
This is a clear conflict of interest 👇 - TN www.politico.com/newsletters/...
The Trump family has taken approx. $2B from Saudi entities while giving them VIP access & influence
This is a clear conflict of interest 👇 - TN www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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JUST IN: Judge to resume criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials he says flouted his orders to stop deportation flights.
Judge Boasberg to resume criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in Alien Enemies Act deportation flights | CNN Politics
Judge James Boasberg plans to “promptly” move ahead with an effort to find out which Trump administration officials were responsible for flouting his orders in a high-stakes immigration case – and whe...
cnn.it
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
JUST IN: Judge to resume criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials he says flouted his orders to stop deportation flights.
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U.S. Senators Tell Uniformed Military Officers: "You Must Refuse Illegal Orders"
Source: 2paragraphs News
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U.S. Senators Tell Uniformed Military Officers: "You Must Refuse Illegal Orders" - NewsBreak
U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a measure on Tuesday that would bar President Donald Trump
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November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
U.S. Senators Tell Uniformed Military Officers: "You Must Refuse Illegal Orders"
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🚨BREAKING: JB Pritzker, the Governor of Illinois was invited to meet the pope - and he even brought him beer from a Chicago brewery.
Seeing Pritzker represent the United States is a much welcomed difference from our embarrassing President.
Seeing Pritzker represent the United States is a much welcomed difference from our embarrassing President.
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🚨BREAKING: JB Pritzker, the Governor of Illinois was invited to meet the pope - and he even brought him beer from a Chicago brewery.
Seeing Pritzker represent the United States is a much welcomed difference from our embarrassing President.
Seeing Pritzker represent the United States is a much welcomed difference from our embarrassing President.
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Case in point:
Important piece on how we got here.
Brownstone raised millions to undermine COVID prevention policies.
Now at least 8 people with ties to Brownstone hold senior positions at federal health agencies, where they are restricting vaccines and cutting science funding.
Brownstone raised millions to undermine COVID prevention policies.
Now at least 8 people with ties to Brownstone hold senior positions at federal health agencies, where they are restricting vaccines and cutting science funding.
A Small Texas Think Tank Cultivated Covid Dissidents. Now They’re Running US Health Policy. - KFF Health News
Fueled by covid backlash, a libertarian author created the Brownstone Institute in 2021. In recent months, people with ties to the group have catapulted to the highest levels of U.S. government, exerc...
kffhealthnews.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Case in point:
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Industry lobbying groups successfully pushed for removal of food safety regulations from the spending bill. If RFK Jr. really cares about health and improving food systems, he should push back against corporate threats to our safety. Add your name: https://fwwat.ch/41LUXcg
Shutdown Deal Kills Rules to Prevent Food Contamination and Foodborne Illnesses
The gutting of these rules coincides with a huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
truthout.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Industry lobbying groups successfully pushed for removal of food safety regulations from the spending bill. If RFK Jr. really cares about health and improving food systems, he should push back against corporate threats to our safety. Add your name: https://fwwat.ch/41LUXcg
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Riding the high of Trump's latest tax cuts, corporations are seeing record profits and will make over $1.1T in stock buybacks this year — an all-time high.
Meanwhile, layoffs have totaled 1.1M so far in 2025 — the highest level since the pandemic.
"New Golden Age" for whom?
Meanwhile, layoffs have totaled 1.1M so far in 2025 — the highest level since the pandemic.
"New Golden Age" for whom?
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Riding the high of Trump's latest tax cuts, corporations are seeing record profits and will make over $1.1T in stock buybacks this year — an all-time high.
Meanwhile, layoffs have totaled 1.1M so far in 2025 — the highest level since the pandemic.
"New Golden Age" for whom?
Meanwhile, layoffs have totaled 1.1M so far in 2025 — the highest level since the pandemic.
"New Golden Age" for whom?
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
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📌NOTE: There's no newsroom guidance I'm aware of that says journalists have to just sit there and take it when an ill-bred slob, and convicted felon calls them "piggy" and shrugs off the brutal killing of one of their colleagues by simply saying, "things happen."
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
📌NOTE: There's no newsroom guidance I'm aware of that says journalists have to just sit there and take it when an ill-bred slob, and convicted felon calls them "piggy" and shrugs off the brutal killing of one of their colleagues by simply saying, "things happen."
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I stopped flying over a decade ago. Rising prices, reduced quality, and dramatic safety concerns aren't going to woo me back.
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I stopped flying over a decade ago. Rising prices, reduced quality, and dramatic safety concerns aren't going to woo me back.