Andrea Giancola
@angian00.bsky.social
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A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees. #TheCube
Euronews journalists' voices stolen in fake anti-Ukraine videos
A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees.
l.euronews.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM
A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees. #TheCube
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Jaw-dropping behavior. He was the lead defendant in this case.
"Martin appeared to be 'deliberately interfering with a judicial proceeding with the intent to undermine the integrity of the outcome,' said Scott Cummings, a professor of legal ethics at UCLA School of Law. 'That’s not OK.'”
"Martin appeared to be 'deliberately interfering with a judicial proceeding with the intent to undermine the integrity of the outcome,' said Scott Cummings, a professor of legal ethics at UCLA School of Law. 'That’s not OK.'”
Ed Martin, Trump's pick for D.C. U.S. District Attorney, ghostwrote online attacks against an Illinois judge with whom he was in a legal dispute.
We obtained emails that show Martin bought a laptop for the woman who made the posts and coached her on how to make them look organic: propub.li/4d1aut5
We obtained emails that show Martin bought a laptop for the woman who made the posts and coached her on how to make them look organic: propub.li/4d1aut5
April 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Jaw-dropping behavior. He was the lead defendant in this case.
"Martin appeared to be 'deliberately interfering with a judicial proceeding with the intent to undermine the integrity of the outcome,' said Scott Cummings, a professor of legal ethics at UCLA School of Law. 'That’s not OK.'”
"Martin appeared to be 'deliberately interfering with a judicial proceeding with the intent to undermine the integrity of the outcome,' said Scott Cummings, a professor of legal ethics at UCLA School of Law. 'That’s not OK.'”
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Canada and Mexico brought resumes. We brought reality show B-roll.
April 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Canada and Mexico brought resumes. We brought reality show B-roll.
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U.S. DOGE Service employees have inserted themselves into the government’s long-established process to alert the public about potential federal grants and allow organizations to apply for funds.
DOGE takes over federal grants website, wresting control of billions
A DOGE engineer removed users’ access to grants.gov, threatening to further slow the process of awarding thousands of federal grants per year.
wapo.st
April 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
U.S. DOGE Service employees have inserted themselves into the government’s long-established process to alert the public about potential federal grants and allow organizations to apply for funds.
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"Whoever is elected the 48th president won’t be able to easily rebuild what Donald Trump is busy destroying. Countries can and will move on without the United States. Their firms will establish new supply chains and pursue other markets."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
There’s No Coming Back From Trump’s Tariff Disaster
America was the world’s economic anchor. Thanks to the president, it may never have that role again.
www.theatlantic.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Whoever is elected the 48th president won’t be able to easily rebuild what Donald Trump is busy destroying. Countries can and will move on without the United States. Their firms will establish new supply chains and pursue other markets."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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And this is why countries are dumping their U.S. treasuries and dollars.
April 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
And this is why countries are dumping their U.S. treasuries and dollars.
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People are running around looking for compost bags...Some scientists have bought their own soap and cleaning supplies.
A snapshot of the chaos at one NOAA lab as contracts for basic services expire. My latest:
www.propublica.org/article/noaa...
A snapshot of the chaos at one NOAA lab as contracts for basic services expire. My latest:
www.propublica.org/article/noaa...
NOAA Scientists Are Cleaning Bathrooms and Reconsidering Lab Experiments After Contracts for Basic Services Expire
A Seattle lab has lost janitorial services, hazardous waste support, IT and building maintenance as it waits for the Commerce Department secretary to personally approve all contracts over $100,000.
www.propublica.org
April 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
People are running around looking for compost bags...Some scientists have bought their own soap and cleaning supplies.
A snapshot of the chaos at one NOAA lab as contracts for basic services expire. My latest:
www.propublica.org/article/noaa...
A snapshot of the chaos at one NOAA lab as contracts for basic services expire. My latest:
www.propublica.org/article/noaa...
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The Trump economic mindset.
April 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Trump economic mindset.
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The Trump admin is dismantling Freedom of Information Act offices. Then the offices send out emails like, “Hello, the FOIA office has been placed on admin leave and is unable to respond to any emails.” The lengths this admin will go to ensure zero transparency with the American people is astounding.
April 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Trump admin is dismantling Freedom of Information Act offices. Then the offices send out emails like, “Hello, the FOIA office has been placed on admin leave and is unable to respond to any emails.” The lengths this admin will go to ensure zero transparency with the American people is astounding.
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Follow the money and see where it goes. Elon Musk was just awarded a $5.9 billion taxpayer-funded SpaceX contract by Trump—the largest in a new package of space deals. Trump ensured Musk got the money, fully aware he’s facing “steep personal cost.”
April 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Follow the money and see where it goes. Elon Musk was just awarded a $5.9 billion taxpayer-funded SpaceX contract by Trump—the largest in a new package of space deals. Trump ensured Musk got the money, fully aware he’s facing “steep personal cost.”
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Mary, a Kenyan HIV outreach worker, has 4 children of her own. When a colleague was murdered, she took in the 4 orphans, one HIV+. In Jan, the US suspended the programs supporting the family. The kids were thrown out of school; today, they were evicted. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Trump’s PEPFAR cuts upend the lives of Kenyan families battling HIV
U.S. aid allowed Mary, a former sex worker, to do HIV outreach work and support eight children. Her future, and the U.S.-led fight against HIV, are now in doubt.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Mary, a Kenyan HIV outreach worker, has 4 children of her own. When a colleague was murdered, she took in the 4 orphans, one HIV+. In Jan, the US suspended the programs supporting the family. The kids were thrown out of school; today, they were evicted. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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End a clinical trial early, and researchers might not be able to tell if it worked, leaving participants worse off than when they started. But that is what the Trump administration is asking scientists to do, @katherinejwu.com reports.
The NIH’s Most Reckless Cuts Yet
Ending clinical trials with no warning can put patients at risk.
bit.ly
April 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
End a clinical trial early, and researchers might not be able to tell if it worked, leaving participants worse off than when they started. But that is what the Trump administration is asking scientists to do, @katherinejwu.com reports.
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Trump Informs Nation They Better Start Liking Those Little Canned Wieners
Trump Informs Nation They Better Start Liking Those Little Canned Wieners
WASHINGTON—Saying that Americans should anticipate certain lifestyle changes as a result of his newly announced tariffs, President Donald Trump informed the nation Thursday that they better start liki...
theonion.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Trump Informs Nation They Better Start Liking Those Little Canned Wieners
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Did Trump Use ChatGPT to Determine Disastrous New Tariffs? https://gizmodo.com/did-trump-use-chatgpt-to-determine-disastrous-new-tariffs-2000584894
Did Trump Use ChatGPT to Determine Disastrous New Tariffs?
Social media users have noted that there appears to be no logic behind the tariffs.
gizmodo.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Did Trump Use ChatGPT to Determine Disastrous New Tariffs? https://gizmodo.com/did-trump-use-chatgpt-to-determine-disastrous-new-tariffs-2000584894
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As global markets melt down, Trump is turning to … pro golf.
The president is headed to a LIV Golf event hosted at one of his Florida clubs.
It’s another example of Trump prioritizing his relationships with the Saudis — they own LIV — and blending his personal business and presidential office.
The president is headed to a LIV Golf event hosted at one of his Florida clubs.
It’s another example of Trump prioritizing his relationships with the Saudis — they own LIV — and blending his personal business and presidential office.
LIV Golf, Saudi relationships pull Trump to Florida as markets rage
The president’s dinner with golfing leaders, hosted at his club, comes as the global economic order reels from Trump’s tariffs announcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
As global markets melt down, Trump is turning to … pro golf.
The president is headed to a LIV Golf event hosted at one of his Florida clubs.
It’s another example of Trump prioritizing his relationships with the Saudis — they own LIV — and blending his personal business and presidential office.
The president is headed to a LIV Golf event hosted at one of his Florida clubs.
It’s another example of Trump prioritizing his relationships with the Saudis — they own LIV — and blending his personal business and presidential office.
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The system in question processes payroll for approximately 276,000 federal employees across dozens of agencies. DOGE workers now have visibility into sensitive employee information, including Social Security numbers, and greater ability to hire and fire workers.
March 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The system in question processes payroll for approximately 276,000 federal employees across dozens of agencies. DOGE workers now have visibility into sensitive employee information, including Social Security numbers, and greater ability to hire and fire workers.
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Everything Joe Rogan says is wrong. He’s a fount of misinformation and tomfoolery. Why do so many men listen to him? I’m at a loss.
March 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Everything Joe Rogan says is wrong. He’s a fount of misinformation and tomfoolery. Why do so many men listen to him? I’m at a loss.
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Our immigration policies should not be wielded as union busting, political cudgels. Or as ways to suppress freedom of speech or assembly.
March 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our immigration policies should not be wielded as union busting, political cudgels. Or as ways to suppress freedom of speech or assembly.
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The top 7 donors gave over $1bil to Trump. This is how an oligarchy entrenches itself in a democracy.
![The image is a chart titled "Top Donors in 2024 Election," showing contributions to campaign committees and independent groups. It notes George Soros donated $179 million in 2022, much unspent until 2024. Donors are categorized as "Solidly Republican/Conservative," "Solidly Democratic/Liberal," or "Leans Republican/Conservative." Top donors include:
Elon Musk: $291,482,587 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Timothy Mellon: $197,047,200 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Miriam Adelson: $148,304,900 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein: $143,489,936 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Kenneth C. Griffin: $108,402,284 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Jeffrey & Janine Yass: $101,128,680 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Paul Singer: $66,800,800 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
[...]
The chart notes "Solid" donors give over 85% to one side, "Leans" give 60%-80%, and "On the Fence" donors are more balanced. Source: OpenSecrets, created with Datawrapper.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:y4zs4cabaezzwx3bz2e5nnj2/bafkreiawvfw4245tmuw6oviy5qtqoz5v6ccuzvaco3rgav4f37pybpfuay@jpeg)
March 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The top 7 donors gave over $1bil to Trump. This is how an oligarchy entrenches itself in a democracy.
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Brands spend nominal sums on X ads to keep Elon Musk happy
https://www.ft.com/content/8d3e4dba-1246-482d-9aaa-d970d2cb0a94
https://www.ft.com/content/8d3e4dba-1246-482d-9aaa-d970d2cb0a94
Brands spend nominal sums on X ads to keep Elon Musk happy
Marketers want to avoid being seen as boycotting billionaire’s social media platform
www.ft.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Brands spend nominal sums on X ads to keep Elon Musk happy
https://www.ft.com/content/8d3e4dba-1246-482d-9aaa-d970d2cb0a94
https://www.ft.com/content/8d3e4dba-1246-482d-9aaa-d970d2cb0a94
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It was never about free speech, just like it was never about “efficiency.”
March 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It was never about free speech, just like it was never about “efficiency.”
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@cwarzel.bsky.social: “The official X account of the White House isn’t just full of low-rent 4chan musings, it’s an alarming signal of an administration that’s fluent in internet extremism and seemingly dedicated to pursuing its casual cruelty as a chief political export.”
The Gleeful Cruelty of the White House X Account
Welcome to the 4chan administration.
www.theatlantic.com
March 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
@cwarzel.bsky.social: “The official X account of the White House isn’t just full of low-rent 4chan musings, it’s an alarming signal of an administration that’s fluent in internet extremism and seemingly dedicated to pursuing its casual cruelty as a chief political export.”
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This is illegal: Musk announced in an overnight post on X that he’ll hand out million-dollar checks at a Sunday night event in Wisconsin—but only to those who voted in the state’s Supreme Court election.
Why is Elon so invested in this race? Tesla is facing legal challenges in Wisconsin.
Why is Elon so invested in this race? Tesla is facing legal challenges in Wisconsin.
March 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This is illegal: Musk announced in an overnight post on X that he’ll hand out million-dollar checks at a Sunday night event in Wisconsin—but only to those who voted in the state’s Supreme Court election.
Why is Elon so invested in this race? Tesla is facing legal challenges in Wisconsin.
Why is Elon so invested in this race? Tesla is facing legal challenges in Wisconsin.
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Since January, SpaceX has received over $560 million in government contracts—an amount projected to surpass $2 billion in taxpayer funding by year’s end, averaging roughly $6.1 million per day. Follow the money and see where it goes.
March 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Since January, SpaceX has received over $560 million in government contracts—an amount projected to surpass $2 billion in taxpayer funding by year’s end, averaging roughly $6.1 million per day. Follow the money and see where it goes.