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Politics. Brought to you by banks.
December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Politics. Brought to you by banks.
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“It was not unanimous. I was muted and not allowed to speak.” 🤔
December 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“It was not unanimous. I was muted and not allowed to speak.” 🤔
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The Kennedy Center was given its name by an act of Congress after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Pretty sure its current board, which includes revered fine arts dignitaries like Laura Ingraham, Pamela Jo Bondi, Maria Bartiromo, and Lee Greenwood, can't undo that law.
Pretty sure its current board, which includes revered fine arts dignitaries like Laura Ingraham, Pamela Jo Bondi, Maria Bartiromo, and Lee Greenwood, can't undo that law.
December 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Kennedy Center was given its name by an act of Congress after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Pretty sure its current board, which includes revered fine arts dignitaries like Laura Ingraham, Pamela Jo Bondi, Maria Bartiromo, and Lee Greenwood, can't undo that law.
Pretty sure its current board, which includes revered fine arts dignitaries like Laura Ingraham, Pamela Jo Bondi, Maria Bartiromo, and Lee Greenwood, can't undo that law.
This motherfucker.
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors.
buff.ly
December 19, 2025 at 4:10 AM
This motherfucker.
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If the DOJ does not release the entire Epstein files tomorrow – leak all of them immediately.
December 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If the DOJ does not release the entire Epstein files tomorrow – leak all of them immediately.
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This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
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I’m confident this anecdote went right over Stephen Miller’s head, but 🔥 🔥🔥 from the photographer
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m confident this anecdote went right over Stephen Miller’s head, but 🔥 🔥🔥 from the photographer
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
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One reason why Republicans won't extend expiring ACA subsidies?
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
One reason why Republicans won't extend expiring ACA subsidies?
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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Who the fuck would still attend a Xmas reception with that horror after what he posted last night. How can the entirety of of this Presidency not acknowledge what a sick and deranged person he is?
December 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Who the fuck would still attend a Xmas reception with that horror after what he posted last night. How can the entirety of of this Presidency not acknowledge what a sick and deranged person he is?
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"Many voters who spoke with CNN [about their opposition to Trump's map] said they did not want to be named because they feared being vocal about the issue could also subject them to threats."
Remember, the threat of violence is key to Trump's power.
Remember, the threat of violence is key to Trump's power.
Why Indiana GOP voters want their senators to defy Trump’s threats | CNN Politics
Republicans in the Indiana state Senate could give President Donald Trump a major political black eye this week — and the conservative voters who elected them say they don’t mind.
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"Many voters who spoke with CNN [about their opposition to Trump's map] said they did not want to be named because they feared being vocal about the issue could also subject them to threats."
Remember, the threat of violence is key to Trump's power.
Remember, the threat of violence is key to Trump's power.
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Release the Epstein files.
Release the Epstein files.
🚨 BREAKING: Oversight Dems received 95,000 new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. These disturbing images raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world.
Time to end this White House cover-up. Release the files!
Time to end this White House cover-up. Release the files!
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Release the Epstein files.
Release the Epstein files.
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“The guy who bedazzled this room in gold thinks your child has too many pencils.” - Jimmy Kimmel
December 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“The guy who bedazzled this room in gold thinks your child has too many pencils.” - Jimmy Kimmel
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I'm getting tired of this President using his platform to verbally abuse and demean people in our country just because he can.
Hey dickhead, try doing your job better instead of focusing on all the 1980s put-downs.
Hey dickhead, try doing your job better instead of focusing on all the 1980s put-downs.
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I'm getting tired of this President using his platform to verbally abuse and demean people in our country just because he can.
Hey dickhead, try doing your job better instead of focusing on all the 1980s put-downs.
Hey dickhead, try doing your job better instead of focusing on all the 1980s put-downs.
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Warren: "The president says here's what he thinks should happen to CNN. If that doesn't make your hair stand up, I don't know what does. That's him saying, 'You've got to make a deal w/me. That might involve a $1m a dinner & buying crypto & getting rid of a pesky news outfit I don't like'"
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Warren: "The president says here's what he thinks should happen to CNN. If that doesn't make your hair stand up, I don't know what does. That's him saying, 'You've got to make a deal w/me. That might involve a $1m a dinner & buying crypto & getting rid of a pesky news outfit I don't like'"
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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Republicans are freaking the fuck out over that Miami margin last night.
Thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers.
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Republicans are freaking the fuck out over that Miami margin last night.
Thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers.
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I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine in exchange for Russian money for his billionaire friends.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine in exchange for Russian money for his billionaire friends.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
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Whoa whoa whoa. You're upsetting the delicate doll-to-pencil balance. Things were stable when it was 37 dolls to 37 pencils, but if it's gonna be 1 or 2 pencils to 2 or 3 dolls, dolls clearly have the advantage. Pencils will need a bailout by April, mark my words.
December 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Whoa whoa whoa. You're upsetting the delicate doll-to-pencil balance. Things were stable when it was 37 dolls to 37 pencils, but if it's gonna be 1 or 2 pencils to 2 or 3 dolls, dolls clearly have the advantage. Pencils will need a bailout by April, mark my words.
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Neither Netflix nor the Paramount/Trump/Saudi Arabia group should own Warner Bros. Both deals are absurd - terrible for consumers and democracy.
This is a story about corruption - Trump using government power to screw consumers and gain control of the media. A red alert moment.
This is a story about corruption - Trump using government power to screw consumers and gain control of the media. A red alert moment.
December 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Neither Netflix nor the Paramount/Trump/Saudi Arabia group should own Warner Bros. Both deals are absurd - terrible for consumers and democracy.
This is a story about corruption - Trump using government power to screw consumers and gain control of the media. A red alert moment.
This is a story about corruption - Trump using government power to screw consumers and gain control of the media. A red alert moment.
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Representative Jason Crow of Colorado, who sits on House committees overseeing intelligence and the armed forces, called the strategy "catastrophic to America's standing in the world".
New York Representative Gregory Meeks said it "discards decades of value-based, US leadership".
New York Representative Gregory Meeks said it "discards decades of value-based, US leadership".
Russia Claims US Security Strategy Now Mirrors Its Own - The Morning News
Some European officials say it reads uncomfortably like Kremlin talking points. So what’s in it that has Moscow smiling?
themorningnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Representative Jason Crow of Colorado, who sits on House committees overseeing intelligence and the armed forces, called the strategy "catastrophic to America's standing in the world".
New York Representative Gregory Meeks said it "discards decades of value-based, US leadership".
New York Representative Gregory Meeks said it "discards decades of value-based, US leadership".
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Women can fix the world one divorce at a time
December 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Women can fix the world one divorce at a time
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Donald Trump and his billionaire allies are opposed to democracy everywhere.
They know popular control of government threatens their ability to rob from the people.
They know popular control of government threatens their ability to rob from the people.
POLITICO: When you attack Europe, do you intend to send a message of tough love to our allies, or do you think that many of them are just weak and you don't want to be allies with them?
TRUMP: I think they're weak, but I also think they want to be so politically correct.
TRUMP: I think they're weak, but I also think they want to be so politically correct.
December 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Donald Trump and his billionaire allies are opposed to democracy everywhere.
They know popular control of government threatens their ability to rob from the people.
They know popular control of government threatens their ability to rob from the people.