Laura B
@brawlingback.bsky.social
Stop the Coup | Critical Thinker + Data Wonk | Pro Democracy + Human Rights Activist | World Traveler + Culture Junky
Did DOGE Really Cut Government Spending? Nope www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
Video: Did DOGE Really Cut Government Spending?
Did DOGE really cut government spending? A New York Times analysis found that the group’s biggest claims were largely incorrect, and that its many smaller cuts added up to few savings. Our reporters D...
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December 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Did DOGE Really Cut Government Spending? Nope www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
Redacted Material in Some Epstein Files Is Easily Recovered www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
Redacted Material in Some Epstein Files Is Easily Recovered
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December 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Redacted Material in Some Epstein Files Is Easily Recovered www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
A Million More Epstein Documents Have Been Found, Justice Dept. Says www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/u...
A Million More Epstein Documents Have Been Found, Justice Dept. Says
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December 25, 2025 at 5:02 AM
A Million More Epstein Documents Have Been Found, Justice Dept. Says www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/u...
Trump Tosses Lifelines to the Struggling Coal Industry www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/c...
Trump Tosses Lifelines to the Struggling Coal Industry
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December 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Trump Tosses Lifelines to the Struggling Coal Industry www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/c...
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BREAKING: We’re honored to represent the American Academy of Pediatrics after nearly $12 million of their federal public-health funding was cut in an attempt to retaliate against them for speaking out against the admin’s health policies.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
BREAKING: We’re honored to represent the American Academy of Pediatrics after nearly $12 million of their federal public-health funding was cut in an attempt to retaliate against them for speaking out against the admin’s health policies.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
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See Canada. UHC started in one province in 1947. It took till 1984 to be formalized across the country. But hey it's easy !!!
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
See Canada. UHC started in one province in 1947. It took till 1984 to be formalized across the country. But hey it's easy !!!
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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I wrote about getting cancer. But really it’s about an illness that’s trending younger and, as a top oncologist told me, being diagnosed in people “trying not to get cancer.” www.huffpost.com/entry/colon-...
At 44, I Received A Cancer Diagnosis I Never Saw Coming. Too Many Young People Will Get The Same One.
Generation Z, millennials and Generation X are more likely to get colorectal cancer – but funding cuts could see the search for a cure grind to a halt.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I wrote about getting cancer. But really it’s about an illness that’s trending younger and, as a top oncologist told me, being diagnosed in people “trying not to get cancer.” www.huffpost.com/entry/colon-...
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Mexico is doing everything it can to pacify President Trump and maintain its sovereignty—but one U.S. strike against cartels could change all that, @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports.
Friend, Neighbor, Military Target
Trump has presented Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum with a near-impossible dilemma.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Mexico is doing everything it can to pacify President Trump and maintain its sovereignty—but one U.S. strike against cartels could change all that, @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports.
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So far, Donald Trump’s efforts at prosecuting his perceived enemies have largely floundered—but his favorite judge may soon be in a position to change that, Marilyn W. Thompson reports.
Get Ready to Start Hearing About Aileen Cannon Again
The Florida-based judge is likely to once again play a central role in politics in the new year.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
So far, Donald Trump’s efforts at prosecuting his perceived enemies have largely floundered—but his favorite judge may soon be in a position to change that, Marilyn W. Thompson reports.
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Former President Clinton's call to release the full Epstein files, including all documents mentioning him and Trump, is BRILLIANT. Trumps refusal will confirm that the DOJ's actions are not about transparency.
Bill knows he's clear.
Trump, on the other hand...
Bill knows he's clear.
Trump, on the other hand...
December 23, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Former President Clinton's call to release the full Epstein files, including all documents mentioning him and Trump, is BRILLIANT. Trumps refusal will confirm that the DOJ's actions are not about transparency.
Bill knows he's clear.
Trump, on the other hand...
Bill knows he's clear.
Trump, on the other hand...
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China's production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment from the Pentagon found.
China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says
The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
China's production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment from the Pentagon found.
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What did DOGE do?
Not much saving, it turns out.
Not much saving, it turns out.
How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
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December 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
What did DOGE do?
Not much saving, it turns out.
Not much saving, it turns out.
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Soon we’re all going to be penalized for speaking unkind words about the führer and liberals — the resistance will be labeled as “Enemies of the State” and become National Security Threats. They’re going to take away our voices if we don’t stop them.
December 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Soon we’re all going to be penalized for speaking unkind words about the führer and liberals — the resistance will be labeled as “Enemies of the State” and become National Security Threats. They’re going to take away our voices if we don’t stop them.
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"That man has dignity—grabbing snatch—dignity. Everything he does, dignity."
@timmiller.bsky.social and @radiofreetom.bsky.social eviscerate MAGA's fantasy rewrite of Trump's year.
@timmiller.bsky.social and @radiofreetom.bsky.social eviscerate MAGA's fantasy rewrite of Trump's year.
December 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM
"That man has dignity—grabbing snatch—dignity. Everything he does, dignity."
@timmiller.bsky.social and @radiofreetom.bsky.social eviscerate MAGA's fantasy rewrite of Trump's year.
@timmiller.bsky.social and @radiofreetom.bsky.social eviscerate MAGA's fantasy rewrite of Trump's year.
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i have been thinking this for quite a while nice, someone else is. if the doj and fbi think 2 folks pulled all this off by themselves well we have even more problems. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOdh...
Epstein files reveal new information about co-conspirators
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December 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
i have been thinking this for quite a while nice, someone else is. if the doj and fbi think 2 folks pulled all this off by themselves well we have even more problems. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOdh...
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With that smug smile on the interviewer’s face, you’d barely know that this is about the kidnapping, torture, and sexual assault of innocent people.
Stephen Miller wants everyone at 60 Minutes who “engaged in this revolt” (aka told the truth) fired
December 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
With that smug smile on the interviewer’s face, you’d barely know that this is about the kidnapping, torture, and sexual assault of innocent people.
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"If you're planning to be on the roads for the Christmas holidays, please reconsider your plans." f-st.co/xLNsjsI
Christmas Eve storms in Southern California have officials urging travelers to reconsider holiday plans
Relentless rains and heavy winds have descended on southern California, causing officials to urge holiday travelers to avoid roads.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"If you're planning to be on the roads for the Christmas holidays, please reconsider your plans." f-st.co/xLNsjsI
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When people make such a big deal calling out the dehumanizing language that is used towards immigrants, this is why: that language lets people do terrible things to other humans. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
ICE documents reveal plan to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses
The Trump administration wants to build seven large-scale deportation hubs to speed up deportations, internal ICE documents show.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
When people make such a big deal calling out the dehumanizing language that is used towards immigrants, this is why: that language lets people do terrible things to other humans. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Incriminating behavior in plain sight.
“There is only one woman (Ghislaine Maxwell) in the Epstein files who Donald Trump wishes well… the woman who sexually abused children herself… who trafficked children with and for Jeffrey Epstein” — Lawrence O’Donnell
Trump’s never wished the survivors well.
“There is only one woman (Ghislaine Maxwell) in the Epstein files who Donald Trump wishes well… the woman who sexually abused children herself… who trafficked children with and for Jeffrey Epstein” — Lawrence O’Donnell
Trump’s never wished the survivors well.
December 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Incriminating behavior in plain sight.
“There is only one woman (Ghislaine Maxwell) in the Epstein files who Donald Trump wishes well… the woman who sexually abused children herself… who trafficked children with and for Jeffrey Epstein” — Lawrence O’Donnell
Trump’s never wished the survivors well.
“There is only one woman (Ghislaine Maxwell) in the Epstein files who Donald Trump wishes well… the woman who sexually abused children herself… who trafficked children with and for Jeffrey Epstein” — Lawrence O’Donnell
Trump’s never wished the survivors well.
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Calls are growing to release Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia, who was arrested at a Columbia University protest in 2024.
Although that charge was dismissed, she was later detained at an immigration check-in and sent to an ICE jail in Texas, where she has been held since March.
Although that charge was dismissed, she was later detained at an immigration check-in and sent to an ICE jail in Texas, where she has been held since March.
December 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Calls are growing to release Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia, who was arrested at a Columbia University protest in 2024.
Although that charge was dismissed, she was later detained at an immigration check-in and sent to an ICE jail in Texas, where she has been held since March.
Although that charge was dismissed, she was later detained at an immigration check-in and sent to an ICE jail in Texas, where she has been held since March.
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Donald Trump has been accused of holding a party for prostitutes at his Mar-a-Lago resort in yet another FBI file relating to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein Files Dump Reveals Tip on Trump 'Prostitute Party'
The documents released so far have raised fresh questions about the president’s ties to the late sex predator.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Donald Trump has been accused of holding a party for prostitutes at his Mar-a-Lago resort in yet another FBI file relating to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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"Epstein Files Reveal ’10 Co-Conspirators’ Sought by FBI After His Arrest' Why did Trump's DOJ in 2019 NOT charge them? Who was Trump's DOJ protecting?!! These people must be charged now! www.mediaite.com/media/news/e...
Epstein Files Reveal ’10 Co-Conspirators’ Sought by FBI After His Arrest
New evidence released by the Department of Justice shows that the FBI was pursing "10 co-conspirators" in their investigations surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"Epstein Files Reveal ’10 Co-Conspirators’ Sought by FBI After His Arrest' Why did Trump's DOJ in 2019 NOT charge them? Who was Trump's DOJ protecting?!! These people must be charged now! www.mediaite.com/media/news/e...