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Q: If DOJ doesn't release the files it has by next Friday, is there anything Congress can do to compel that to happen?
MASSIE: It's a crime if they don't. This is a new law with criminal implications if they don't follow it.
MASSIE: It's a crime if they don't. This is a new law with criminal implications if they don't follow it.
December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Q: If DOJ doesn't release the files it has by next Friday, is there anything Congress can do to compel that to happen?
MASSIE: It's a crime if they don't. This is a new law with criminal implications if they don't follow it.
MASSIE: It's a crime if they don't. This is a new law with criminal implications if they don't follow it.
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Within hours of Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian dictator, fleeing in December last year, Israeli troops were on the move. They occupied territory in Syria and, a year later, they are still there
Israel refuses to withdraw from Syria
That may create more enemies for the Jewish state
econ.st
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Within hours of Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian dictator, fleeing in December last year, Israeli troops were on the move. They occupied territory in Syria and, a year later, they are still there
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The Trump administration is preparing to turn to private businesses to help mount offensive cyberattacks against foreign adversaries, sources say, potentially expanding a shadowy electronic conflict typically conducted by secretive intelligence agencies.
Trump Administration Turning to Private Firms in Cyber Offensive
President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to turn to private businesses to help mount offensive cyberattacks against foreign adversaries, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially expanding a shadowy electronic conflict typically conducted by secretive intelligence agencies.
bloom.bg
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Trump administration is preparing to turn to private businesses to help mount offensive cyberattacks against foreign adversaries, sources say, potentially expanding a shadowy electronic conflict typically conducted by secretive intelligence agencies.
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What’s at stake in the fight between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros? The power of a wannabe tyrant to interfere in any business transaction he wishes, to enlarge his own power and stifle criticism. Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-a-president-intrudes
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-a-president-intrudes
December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
What’s at stake in the fight between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros? The power of a wannabe tyrant to interfere in any business transaction he wishes, to enlarge his own power and stifle criticism. Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-a-president-intrudes
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-a-president-intrudes
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The tanker was heading to a port in Galveston, Texas, on Thursday, according to U.S. officials.
U.S. intends to seize oil from tanker captured near Venezuela, White House says
The tanker was heading to a port in Galveston, Texas, on Thursday, according to U.S. officials.
nbcnews.to
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The tanker was heading to a port in Galveston, Texas, on Thursday, according to U.S. officials.
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BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
December 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
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Bennie Thompson on Noem: "Her arrival was short lived. She left in the middle of the hearing ostensibly to go to another meeting. We found that the meeting had been canceled, so she could've stayed. But nonetheless, we're not surprised, because this is who she is."
December 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Bennie Thompson on Noem: "Her arrival was short lived. She left in the middle of the hearing ostensibly to go to another meeting. We found that the meeting had been canceled, so she could've stayed. But nonetheless, we're not surprised, because this is who she is."
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Garcia: "Some of the other photos that we did not put out today are incredibly disturbing"
December 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Garcia: "Some of the other photos that we did not put out today are incredibly disturbing"
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December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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This week, the US seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move that sent oil prices higher and sharply escalated tensions between the two countries. As the US deepens its pressure on Venezuela, our graphics team mapped out the timeline ⬇️ reut.rs/496lbKp
Mapping escalating US pressure on Venezuela
US President Trump ratchets up pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
reut.rs
December 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This week, the US seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move that sent oil prices higher and sharply escalated tensions between the two countries. As the US deepens its pressure on Venezuela, our graphics team mapped out the timeline ⬇️ reut.rs/496lbKp
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Last week's false earthquake warning in Northern California hammers home the real-life impacts of the Trump Administration's incompetence and neglect.
Their disaster strategy endangers Californians and our response to future earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and floods.
Their disaster strategy endangers Californians and our response to future earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and floods.
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Last week's false earthquake warning in Northern California hammers home the real-life impacts of the Trump Administration's incompetence and neglect.
Their disaster strategy endangers Californians and our response to future earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and floods.
Their disaster strategy endangers Californians and our response to future earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and floods.
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As officer Daniel Hodges sat at the witness table of a recent Senate subcommittee hearing, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) asked the witnesses to raise their hands if they supported the pardons of Jan 6 rioters, including those who beat officer Hodges
You can see Hodges looking at the responses
You can see Hodges looking at the responses
December 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
As officer Daniel Hodges sat at the witness table of a recent Senate subcommittee hearing, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) asked the witnesses to raise their hands if they supported the pardons of Jan 6 rioters, including those who beat officer Hodges
You can see Hodges looking at the responses
You can see Hodges looking at the responses
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EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
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Nevada regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Co. of nearly 800 environmental violations in the last two years as it digs a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas for its Tesla-powered “people mover.”
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Accused of Nearly 800 Environmental Violations on Las Vegas Project
Nevada could’ve fined the company more than $3 million, but regulators are seeking a reduced penalty of $242,800, citing an “extraordinary number of violations.”
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Nevada regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Co. of nearly 800 environmental violations in the last two years as it digs a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas for its Tesla-powered “people mover.”
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler
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The new norm is that skirting the rules is alright if you have political protection. Wealthy individuals may rest easy knowing that their tax returns will not be audited. The Department of Justice has dropped prosecutions of politicians for corruption
Welcome to Anything Goes America
Where the loosening of rules and tolerance of corruption will lead
econ.st
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The new norm is that skirting the rules is alright if you have political protection. Wealthy individuals may rest easy knowing that their tax returns will not be audited. The Department of Justice has dropped prosecutions of politicians for corruption
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Leaders of a Minnesota church community didn’t report a parishioner they knew had sexually abused girls for year.
They told his victims that once sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never speak of them again.
Truly chilling, from @jlussenhop.bsky.social & Andy Mannix
They told his victims that once sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never speak of them again.
Truly chilling, from @jlussenhop.bsky.social & Andy Mannix
Young Girls Were Sexually Abused by a Church Member. They Were Told to Forgive and Forget.
In Minnesota, leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community enabled a child abuser by telling his victims that once the sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never...
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Leaders of a Minnesota church community didn’t report a parishioner they knew had sexually abused girls for year.
They told his victims that once sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never speak of them again.
Truly chilling, from @jlussenhop.bsky.social & Andy Mannix
They told his victims that once sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never speak of them again.
Truly chilling, from @jlussenhop.bsky.social & Andy Mannix
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Italy eyes first rating upgrade from Moody's in 23 years reut.rs/43GpsRR
Italy eyes first rating upgrade from Moody's in 23 years
Moody's review of Italy on Friday may yield the first rating upgrade for almost a quarter of a century, analysts say, reflecting growing confidence in the public finances of the euro zone's third largest economy.
reut.rs
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Italy eyes first rating upgrade from Moody's in 23 years reut.rs/43GpsRR
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And the government has given up on prosecuting corruption
In Washington, everything appears to be for sale
And the government has given up on prosecuting corruption
econ.st
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
And the government has given up on prosecuting corruption
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The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources.
Top military lawyer raised legal concerns about boat strikes
The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources.
nbcnews.to
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources.
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NEW: ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, weaken or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Experts say the changes will cost lives.
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, weaken or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
Experts say the changes will cost lives.
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Resilient domestic economy gives India space to negotiate U.S. trade deal, sources say reut.rs/4itVIxX
Resilient domestic economy gives India space to negotiate U.S. trade deal, sources say
India’s strong domestic economy and a smaller-than-expected hit to exports are giving New Delhi more room to negotiate a trade deal with Washington, which has imposed tariffs as high as 50% on imports from the country, Indian sources and analysts said.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Resilient domestic economy gives India space to negotiate U.S. trade deal, sources say reut.rs/4itVIxX
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Rep. Vindman calls Trump's accounting of the Saudis' involvement in Jamal Khashoggi's murder "counterfactual." "It's contrary to the reports of the intel community determined with high confidence that this was an order of a kill or capture of Jamal Khashoggi."
November 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Rep. Vindman calls Trump's accounting of the Saudis' involvement in Jamal Khashoggi's murder "counterfactual." "It's contrary to the reports of the intel community determined with high confidence that this was an order of a kill or capture of Jamal Khashoggi."
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Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit reut.rs/3KbBufu
Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit
British bootmaker Dr Martens warned on Thursday its full-year results would be hit by U.S. import tariffs, sending its shares down as much as 10% despite assurances that it would absorb the costs fully from the year after.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit reut.rs/3KbBufu