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Rather than making it more affordable for families, Trump is stripping away child care from those just trying to go to work.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
HHS freezes $10 billion in child-care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs
The states include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
abcnews.go.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Rather than making it more affordable for families, Trump is stripping away child care from those just trying to go to work.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
Thousands depend on these programs, and now their livelihoods are at risk.
It's wrong and cruel — we'll take every step possible to defend Illinoisians.
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Justice Dept. Drops Claim That Venezuela’s ‘Cartel de los Soles’ Is an Actual Group
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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(Reuters) - Greenland belongs to its people, and only Denmark and Greenland can decide on matters concerning their relations, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Britain, and Denmark said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
@reuters.com
@reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:50 AM
(Reuters) - Greenland belongs to its people, and only Denmark and Greenland can decide on matters concerning their relations, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Britain, and Denmark said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
@reuters.com
@reuters.com
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January 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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It’s darkly humorous he can’t even muster the ability to give some lip service to democracy or allowing the Venezuelan people to choose their leader.
FOX & FRIENDS: What do you think is next for the Venezuelan people now that you have removed Maduro so he can face American justice?
TRUMP: Well, we're making that decision now. We can't take a chance on letting somebody else run it, just take over where he left off. So we're making that decision
TRUMP: Well, we're making that decision now. We can't take a chance on letting somebody else run it, just take over where he left off. So we're making that decision
January 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
It’s darkly humorous he can’t even muster the ability to give some lip service to democracy or allowing the Venezuelan people to choose their leader.
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babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
“What appears to be a newly created account appeared to invest $30,000 Friday in Maduro's exit. After Maduro went into custody Saturday morning, that same investor netted $436,759.61.”
Someone made $400K by predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened
The winnings come as the rules governing prediction markets are still evolving.
www.axios.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
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uh EXCUSE ME
The U.S. Postal Service implemented a rule clarifying that postmarks reflect when mail is processed, not when it is dropped off.
USPS quietly changes how postmarks work — and it could affect mail-in ballots
The U.S. Postal Service implemented a rule clarifying that postmarks reflect when mail is processed, not when it is dropped off.
bit.ly
January 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
uh EXCUSE ME
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What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
January 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
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The analysis of the average American on shit they know nothing about is NOT THE NEWS.
How does Idiocracy get more real every freaking day?
How does Idiocracy get more real every freaking day?
Shorter CBS News: “We are dumbing down our coverage and gearing everything towards satisfying Trump, Bibi, and everyone else who has Bari Weiss in their pocket”
January 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM
The analysis of the average American on shit they know nothing about is NOT THE NEWS.
How does Idiocracy get more real every freaking day?
How does Idiocracy get more real every freaking day?
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The Athletic says that Katie Strang’s Mary Kate Cornett story—written during McAfee/ESPN’s months-long silence—was the most-read story on the site in 2025.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
ESPN’s Pat McAfee and others amplified a false rumor. A teenager’s life was ‘destroyed’
An Ole Miss freshman has engaged legal representation and says she intends to take action against McAfee, ESPN, and potentially others
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The Athletic says that Katie Strang’s Mary Kate Cornett story—written during McAfee/ESPN’s months-long silence—was the most-read story on the site in 2025.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
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HERE Jack Smith sets out Trump’s direct culpability and complicity in the federal election interference case, including January 6th:
December 31, 2025 at 10:45 PM
HERE Jack Smith sets out Trump’s direct culpability and complicity in the federal election interference case, including January 6th:
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One last fucked up 2025 scoop—FEMA has begun issuing termination notices to CORE staff (appointed under the Stafford Act, ordinarily extended for 2 years) effective Jan 2, agency sources tell me. Sr leadership was asked if they could be given more notice but Acting Administrator Karen Evans said no.
January 1, 2026 at 3:49 AM
One last fucked up 2025 scoop—FEMA has begun issuing termination notices to CORE staff (appointed under the Stafford Act, ordinarily extended for 2 years) effective Jan 2, agency sources tell me. Sr leadership was asked if they could be given more notice but Acting Administrator Karen Evans said no.
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A Post investigation found that kindergarten vaccination rates have dropped significantly since the pandemic, with many schools easing enforcement of mandates. https://wapo.st/49gqeHj
January 1, 2026 at 3:30 AM
A Post investigation found that kindergarten vaccination rates have dropped significantly since the pandemic, with many schools easing enforcement of mandates. https://wapo.st/49gqeHj
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“Did you believe you had sufficient evidence to obtain and sustain a conviction against Donald Trump for interference with the lawful transfer of power?”
JACK SMITH: “Yes.”
JACK SMITH: “Yes.”
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
“Did you believe you had sufficient evidence to obtain and sustain a conviction against Donald Trump for interference with the lawful transfer of power?”
JACK SMITH: “Yes.”
JACK SMITH: “Yes.”
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Resisting him almost always works, trying to bargain with him never ever works
BREAKING: After legal setbacks, President Trump says he's dropping push for the National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland for now.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
bit.ly
December 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Resisting him almost always works, trying to bargain with him never ever works
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Classic holiday news dump of testimony that makes it clear Trump is a criminal traitor
HERE Jack Smith sets out Trump’s direct culpability and complicity in the federal election interference case, including January 6th:
December 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Classic holiday news dump of testimony that makes it clear Trump is a criminal traitor
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CNN: “Surely you don’t think a daycare should be unlocked.”
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
December 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
CNN: “Surely you don’t think a daycare should be unlocked.”
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
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Literally seeking to build a regime-supporting paramilitary force of tens of thousands of people - explicitly recruiting people based on their politics
December 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Literally seeking to build a regime-supporting paramilitary force of tens of thousands of people - explicitly recruiting people based on their politics
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Random reminder that Jim O'Neill (guy on the left) worked directly for Peter Thiel for nearly two decades until joining this administration.
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The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
December 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Random reminder that Jim O'Neill (guy on the left) worked directly for Peter Thiel for nearly two decades until joining this administration.
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libsoftiktok is now the third most powerful branch of government after the president and supreme court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.
December 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
libsoftiktok is now the third most powerful branch of government after the president and supreme court
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We don't have a government. We have a bunch of guys who heard things on social media.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
BREAKING
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
December 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We don't have a government. We have a bunch of guys who heard things on social media.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
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All based on a “gotcha” video claiming that 3 daycares had no kids. One hadn’t opened yet for the day; one is actually closed. Dude arrived with no I.D. No call ahead. They DIDN’T LET HIM IN!
The fraud they’re referencing was investigated & prosecuted by the Biden DOJ. The ringleader was white.
The fraud they’re referencing was investigated & prosecuted by the Biden DOJ. The ringleader was white.
This is monstrous. He wants to turn the residents of the state against Walz and against the Somali-American population.
BREAKING
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
December 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
All based on a “gotcha” video claiming that 3 daycares had no kids. One hadn’t opened yet for the day; one is actually closed. Dude arrived with no I.D. No call ahead. They DIDN’T LET HIM IN!
The fraud they’re referencing was investigated & prosecuted by the Biden DOJ. The ringleader was white.
The fraud they’re referencing was investigated & prosecuted by the Biden DOJ. The ringleader was white.
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This is monstrous. He wants to turn the residents of the state against Walz and against the Somali-American population.
BREAKING
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
December 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This is monstrous. He wants to turn the residents of the state against Walz and against the Somali-American population.
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This is an act of war and illegal under both US and international law, let’s just be clear about that:
C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
This is an act of war and illegal under both US and international law, let’s just be clear about that:
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USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
December 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked