Chris F
@chrsfrmn.bsky.social
Tech guy in the Nashville area that dabbles in theology and politics.
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Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
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NEW: The Supreme Court *delays action* on Trump's request to fire Shia Perlmutter, the register of copyrights at the Library of Congress, pending the court's decision in two upcoming cases about the president's authority to fire federal officials. Thomas would let Trump fire Perlmutter now.
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW: The Supreme Court *delays action* on Trump's request to fire Shia Perlmutter, the register of copyrights at the Library of Congress, pending the court's decision in two upcoming cases about the president's authority to fire federal officials. Thomas would let Trump fire Perlmutter now.
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"Gen Z isn’t ok ... the no-hire no-fire labor market, coupled with the asset headwinds of unaffordable housing and low wage growth, means the youngest entrants to the labor market could face “long-term scarring,"' per FORTUNE.
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Gen Z isn’t ok ... the no-hire no-fire labor market, coupled with the asset headwinds of unaffordable housing and low wage growth, means the youngest entrants to the labor market could face “long-term scarring,"' per FORTUNE.
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So, ordering enforced disappearance—an international crime.
BREAKING:
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
So, ordering enforced disappearance—an international crime.
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The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
BREAKING:
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
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Nashville contractors walk off of Music City Loop jobsite, citing months of nonpayment, safety concerns and attempted “poaching” of employees by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.
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Local contractor employees stop Music City Loop work - Nashville Banner
Willie Shane and his crew walk off the Music City Loop project, citing safety concerns and payment issues with The Boring Company.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Nashville contractors walk off of Music City Loop jobsite, citing months of nonpayment, safety concerns and attempted “poaching” of employees by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.
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Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
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I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
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To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
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Poignant. Tragic. Poignant and tragic.
Witkoff: "I told the president that you - that the Russian Federation has always wanted a peace deal. That’s my belief. I told the president I believe that."
What reason is there to think this? Unbelievable naiveté (at best) from a US envoy.
What reason is there to think this? Unbelievable naiveté (at best) from a US envoy.
"Now, me to you, I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov
Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.
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-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov
Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Poignant. Tragic. Poignant and tragic.
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Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
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.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
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BREAKING: GOP Congresswoman Maria Salazar says the US is about to invade Venezuela:
“Maduro understands that we’re about to go in. He’s been our enemy for 25 years… we need to go in … Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day.”
“Maduro understands that we’re about to go in. He’s been our enemy for 25 years… we need to go in … Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day.”
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Government controlling businesses is not the MAGA capitalism they spout. It's more akin to the socialism they condemn. Yet Trump is doing it anyway.
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$10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms
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November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Government controlling businesses is not the MAGA capitalism they spout. It's more akin to the socialism they condemn. Yet Trump is doing it anyway.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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Benny staged a photo of what he said were 11 "rioters" who were arrested. Bovino tackled one of them for...nothing.
Only they weren't arrested. They were held all day, asked some Qs, then dropped off at a gas (petrol) station nearby.
These people don't show up on list of people arrested that day.
Only they weren't arrested. They were held all day, asked some Qs, then dropped off at a gas (petrol) station nearby.
These people don't show up on list of people arrested that day.
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Benny staged a photo of what he said were 11 "rioters" who were arrested. Bovino tackled one of them for...nothing.
Only they weren't arrested. They were held all day, asked some Qs, then dropped off at a gas (petrol) station nearby.
These people don't show up on list of people arrested that day.
Only they weren't arrested. They were held all day, asked some Qs, then dropped off at a gas (petrol) station nearby.
These people don't show up on list of people arrested that day.
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Send them all to the Hague
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Send them all to the Hague
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Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
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Yet another wealthy criminal who didn’t deserve his first Trump pardon.
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Yet another wealthy criminal who didn’t deserve his first Trump pardon.
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Fucking Secretary of the Army told Ukraine and Europe that it had to accept Russia's terms for surrender by Thanksgiving. Traitorous loon.
Politico much confirms everything Marcy says between the lines of this report. And this also appears to be a thumb wrestling match for the future of the GOP between JD and Marco.
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Fucking Secretary of the Army told Ukraine and Europe that it had to accept Russia's terms for surrender by Thanksgiving. Traitorous loon.
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The debt has jumped from $36.4T to $39T, an increase of over 7 percent, since Trump took office just 10 months ago.
Had to fact-check myself: the US debt crossed $38T almost exactly a month ago, and now it is already being reported at $39T. That’s roughly a trillion dollars added in one month. So where exactly is all that tariff money taken from US consumers going?
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The debt has jumped from $36.4T to $39T, an increase of over 7 percent, since Trump took office just 10 months ago.
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SEN. KELLY : “They informed me of this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle, and intimidation… We basically repeated the uniform code of military justice, and they're saying that's in violation of it. It's absurd. Comical.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
SEN. KELLY : “They informed me of this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle, and intimidation… We basically repeated the uniform code of military justice, and they're saying that's in violation of it. It's absurd. Comical.”
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Targeting Kelly is one of those “this is why we’ll win” moments, bc it shows how politically impetuous this admin is.
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Targeting Kelly is one of those “this is why we’ll win” moments, bc it shows how politically impetuous this admin is.
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
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MAGA Is A Foreign Influence Op...And Trump Isn't Putin's Only American Sucker
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MAGA Is A Foreign Influence Op
Trump Isn't Vladimir Putin's Only American Sucker
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November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGA Is A Foreign Influence Op...And Trump Isn't Putin's Only American Sucker
www.againstallenemies.net/p/maga-is-a-...
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Like, I get LLM-based tech that, say, tells a doctor "hey, you're the expert here, but this looks like cancer according to my database. I recommend giving it a second look."
But I don't need a massive server farm to degrade friends at parties.
Also, I don't want to degrade my friends at parties.
But I don't need a massive server farm to degrade friends at parties.
Also, I don't want to degrade my friends at parties.
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Like, I get LLM-based tech that, say, tells a doctor "hey, you're the expert here, but this looks like cancer according to my database. I recommend giving it a second look."
But I don't need a massive server farm to degrade friends at parties.
Also, I don't want to degrade my friends at parties.
But I don't need a massive server farm to degrade friends at parties.
Also, I don't want to degrade my friends at parties.
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Rand Paul: "If you take at face value the idea calling your opponents traitors and then specifically saying it warrants the death penalty is reckless, inappropriate, irresponsible -- it's not something that's helping the country heal wounds. I think it stirs things up and really we can do better."
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Rand Paul: "If you take at face value the idea calling your opponents traitors and then specifically saying it warrants the death penalty is reckless, inappropriate, irresponsible -- it's not something that's helping the country heal wounds. I think it stirs things up and really we can do better."