Chuck
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DOOCY: So what happened to the Epstein client list that the attorney general said she had on her desk?
LEAVITT: I think if you go back and look at what the attorney general said
DOOCY: I've got the quote. She said, it's sitting on my desk right now to review.
LEAVITT: I think if you go back and look at what the attorney general said
DOOCY: I've got the quote. She said, it's sitting on my desk right now to review.
July 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
DOOCY: So what happened to the Epstein client list that the attorney general said she had on her desk?
LEAVITT: I think if you go back and look at what the attorney general said
DOOCY: I've got the quote. She said, it's sitting on my desk right now to review.
LEAVITT: I think if you go back and look at what the attorney general said
DOOCY: I've got the quote. She said, it's sitting on my desk right now to review.
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I suppose it was inevitable that in a case over whether the Trump administration can defy federal court orders without consequence, a trial judge would emerge as a main character. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/frustra...
Frustrated Judge Struggles In The Quicksand Of The Abrego Garcia Case
GREENBELT, MARYLAND—I suppose it was inevitable that in a case over whether...
talkingpointsmemo.com
July 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I suppose it was inevitable that in a case over whether the Trump administration can defy federal court orders without consequence, a trial judge would emerge as a main character. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/frustra...
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Edward Kelley, 36, was pardoned for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol. He'll still spend life in prison for plotting to kill the FBI agents who investigated him.
Man Pardoned For Jan. 6 Crimes Gets Life In Prison Over FBI 'Kill List'
Edward Kelley, 36, was pardoned for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol. He'll still spend life in prison for plotting to kill the FBI agents who investigated him.
www.huffpost.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Edward Kelley, 36, was pardoned for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol. He'll still spend life in prison for plotting to kill the FBI agents who investigated him.
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"The Nazis... imagined their targets would self-deport. Once the myth of self-deportation collapsed, they turned to more punitive measures. On Tuesday, Noem similarly noted the Everglades camp was meant to frighten immigrants into self-deporting. 'If you don’t,' she said, 'you may end up here.'"
Opinion | Don’t call it ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Call it a concentration camp.
This facility’s purpose fits the classic model, and its existence points to serious dangers ahead for the country.
www.msnbc.com
July 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"The Nazis... imagined their targets would self-deport. Once the myth of self-deportation collapsed, they turned to more punitive measures. On Tuesday, Noem similarly noted the Everglades camp was meant to frighten immigrants into self-deporting. 'If you don’t,' she said, 'you may end up here.'"
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Elon Musk is digging deep in the heart of Texas
@lmcgaughy.bsky.social reports for the new collaboration between @kutnews.bsky.social @propublica.org @texastribune.org www.propublica.org/article/elon...
@lmcgaughy.bsky.social reports for the new collaboration between @kutnews.bsky.social @propublica.org @texastribune.org www.propublica.org/article/elon...
Elon Musk’s Long Game to Influence the Texas Legislature
While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in the heart of his vast business empire: Texas.
www.propublica.org
July 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Elon Musk is digging deep in the heart of Texas
@lmcgaughy.bsky.social reports for the new collaboration between @kutnews.bsky.social @propublica.org @texastribune.org www.propublica.org/article/elon...
@lmcgaughy.bsky.social reports for the new collaboration between @kutnews.bsky.social @propublica.org @texastribune.org www.propublica.org/article/elon...
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McGovern: "So I say to my Republican colleagues -- what's wrong with you people? In this bill you provide a $2 billion tax break for gun silencers, but you cut SNAP benefits for vulnerable families. Jesus Christ!"
July 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
McGovern: "So I say to my Republican colleagues -- what's wrong with you people? In this bill you provide a $2 billion tax break for gun silencers, but you cut SNAP benefits for vulnerable families. Jesus Christ!"
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share of americans who support the “one big beautiful bill act”
oppose: 50%
support: 36%
-morning consult
oppose: 50%
support: 36%
-morning consult
July 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
share of americans who support the “one big beautiful bill act”
oppose: 50%
support: 36%
-morning consult
oppose: 50%
support: 36%
-morning consult
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If you think it's so immaterial, maybe call a few seniors in nursing homes and explain to them where they'll go next.
Call the mom of a kid with disabilities who won't be able to pay for a new wheelchair.
Call just one person whose life you're going to tear apart.
Call the mom of a kid with disabilities who won't be able to pay for a new wheelchair.
Call just one person whose life you're going to tear apart.
July 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If you think it's so immaterial, maybe call a few seniors in nursing homes and explain to them where they'll go next.
Call the mom of a kid with disabilities who won't be able to pay for a new wheelchair.
Call just one person whose life you're going to tear apart.
Call the mom of a kid with disabilities who won't be able to pay for a new wheelchair.
Call just one person whose life you're going to tear apart.
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Hell hath no fury like a chain saw wielding tech bro scorned
July 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Hell hath no fury like a chain saw wielding tech bro scorned
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Charlize Theron, a naturalized US citizen, spoke out about changing policies in the country she has made her home.
The issue of immigration is very personal to the star, who immigrated from South Africa to the United States and became a US citizen in 2007. cnn.it/44pItHD
The issue of immigration is very personal to the star, who immigrated from South Africa to the United States and became a US citizen in 2007. cnn.it/44pItHD
June 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Charlize Theron, a naturalized US citizen, spoke out about changing policies in the country she has made her home.
The issue of immigration is very personal to the star, who immigrated from South Africa to the United States and became a US citizen in 2007. cnn.it/44pItHD
The issue of immigration is very personal to the star, who immigrated from South Africa to the United States and became a US citizen in 2007. cnn.it/44pItHD
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Don't listen to the naysayers and professional cynics who want you to believe all is lost. We will fight to defend this law.
🚨BREAKING: Supreme Court agrees to hear GOP case challenging limits on political party coordinated expenditures. Grants DNC, DSCC, DCCC motion to intervene to defend the law.
June 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Don't listen to the naysayers and professional cynics who want you to believe all is lost. We will fight to defend this law.
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Definitely seeing a “politicians who like parties, rainbows, and civil rights” separation today from “politicians who don’t like those things”
June 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Definitely seeing a “politicians who like parties, rainbows, and civil rights” separation today from “politicians who don’t like those things”
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pope leo criticizing global return to the law of the jungle:
“it is disheartening to see today that the strength of international law and humanitarian law no longer seems binding, replaced by the presumed right to overpower others.”
“it is disheartening to see today that the strength of international law and humanitarian law no longer seems binding, replaced by the presumed right to overpower others.”
June 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
pope leo criticizing global return to the law of the jungle:
“it is disheartening to see today that the strength of international law and humanitarian law no longer seems binding, replaced by the presumed right to overpower others.”
“it is disheartening to see today that the strength of international law and humanitarian law no longer seems binding, replaced by the presumed right to overpower others.”
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Mark and Melissa saw the humanity in everyone. Let’s honor them by doing the same.
June 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Mark and Melissa saw the humanity in everyone. Let’s honor them by doing the same.
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Congress is trying to kill new investment in solar and wind power.
Meanwhile global warming is accelerating.
This is a death wish, on a national and global scale.
Meanwhile global warming is accelerating.
This is a death wish, on a national and global scale.
June 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Congress is trying to kill new investment in solar and wind power.
Meanwhile global warming is accelerating.
This is a death wish, on a national and global scale.
Meanwhile global warming is accelerating.
This is a death wish, on a national and global scale.
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uh, friends … peep 👀 Stella McCartney’s IG stories …
June 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
uh, friends … peep 👀 Stella McCartney’s IG stories …
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trump says he “saved” iran’s supreme leader “from a very ugly and ignominious death.”
(i’m betting on jd vance for inserting ignominious)
(i’m betting on jd vance for inserting ignominious)
June 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
trump says he “saved” iran’s supreme leader “from a very ugly and ignominious death.”
(i’m betting on jd vance for inserting ignominious)
(i’m betting on jd vance for inserting ignominious)
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Imagine if, before the primary in 2023, Fetterman had simply accurately stated what he would do as senator. What percentage of the primary vote would he have gotten?
Important: Later today Senators will vote on whether to rein in Trump's warmaking authorities. A few Dems could still defect. Fetterman is a No for now, but I'm told he doesn't want to be the vote that kills it.
Every Dem absolutely should be for this.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1973...
Every Dem absolutely should be for this.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1973...
Trump’s Fury over Iran Failings Just Got Worse. Take Note, Dems.
John Fetterman may vote with Republicans on the war authorization measure. This would only embolden Trump at a time when he is clearly growing more unhinged.
newrepublic.com
June 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Imagine if, before the primary in 2023, Fetterman had simply accurately stated what he would do as senator. What percentage of the primary vote would he have gotten?
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"While a successful democracy depends on some degree of reasonableness from voters, a successful liberal democracy also depends on some degree of responsibility and even courage from elites."
The people are passing this test, and the elites are not.
The people are passing this test, and the elites are not.
The Public Is Resisting Trump. The Elites Aren’t.
The president is encountering little resistance as he remakes our society. And yet polling is clear that voters aren’t with him.
www.thebulwark.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"While a successful democracy depends on some degree of reasonableness from voters, a successful liberal democracy also depends on some degree of responsibility and even courage from elites."
The people are passing this test, and the elites are not.
The people are passing this test, and the elites are not.
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With the White House’s self-imposed deadlines to reach trade deals with dozens of countries just a little over a week away, states are bracing themselves for the potential impact of higher tariffs.
States are bracing for a possible trade war. Some more than others
Increases in tariffs come soon, would affect U.S. states in different ways. States that rely on exports or imports of goods are the most vulnerable.
cnb.cx
June 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
With the White House’s self-imposed deadlines to reach trade deals with dozens of countries just a little over a week away, states are bracing themselves for the potential impact of higher tariffs.
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The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision isn’t as devastating as you think www.vox.com/scotus/41795...
The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision isn’t as devastating as you think
This decision isn’t really about birthright citizenship.
www.vox.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision isn’t as devastating as you think www.vox.com/scotus/41795...