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Inauguration?
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Inauguration?
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When the people who Trump pardoned get arrested again for a new crime, which has happened many times already with more to come, do they have to pay double for the second one?
December 30, 2025 at 3:05 AM
When the people who Trump pardoned get arrested again for a new crime, which has happened many times already with more to come, do they have to pay double for the second one?
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WATCH — @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “I felt like I was watching a Helsinki redux when Trump said Putin told him he didn’t interfere with the election… Trump just had the audacity to say Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed.”
So weird how Trump keeps doing Putin’s bidding!🤷🏼
So weird how Trump keeps doing Putin’s bidding!🤷🏼
December 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
WATCH — @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “I felt like I was watching a Helsinki redux when Trump said Putin told him he didn’t interfere with the election… Trump just had the audacity to say Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed.”
So weird how Trump keeps doing Putin’s bidding!🤷🏼
So weird how Trump keeps doing Putin’s bidding!🤷🏼
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I’m sure Ukraine can trust Trump’s “security guarantees” in a peace deal. Nothing to worry about. His word is solid. Like oak.
December 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I’m sure Ukraine can trust Trump’s “security guarantees” in a peace deal. Nothing to worry about. His word is solid. Like oak.
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Is it bad that nobody justifiably believes anything Putin says while the President of the United States believes everything he says?
December 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Is it bad that nobody justifiably believes anything Putin says while the President of the United States believes everything he says?
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I guess one thing this year has shown is that when you appoint social media trolls to senior government positions because of their social media trolling you are inevitably going to end up with senior government officials trolling social media.
December 30, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I guess one thing this year has shown is that when you appoint social media trolls to senior government positions because of their social media trolling you are inevitably going to end up with senior government officials trolling social media.
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"In 2018, standing next to Putin, Trump ignored U.S. intelligence and publicly said he believed Putin when Putin denied interfering in the U.S. election. The facts didn’t matter then — and once again, intelligence, context, and verification were set aside in favor of Putin’s word."
December 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"In 2018, standing next to Putin, Trump ignored U.S. intelligence and publicly said he believed Putin when Putin denied interfering in the U.S. election. The facts didn’t matter then — and once again, intelligence, context, and verification were set aside in favor of Putin’s word."
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uggh. thanks, @asharangappa.bsky.social.
and who would get to determine what constitutes "acts of aggression against the United States" for issuance of the letters of marque and reprisal? what is the even ostensible need for this new Wagner Group?
and who would get to determine what constitutes "acts of aggression against the United States" for issuance of the letters of marque and reprisal? what is the even ostensible need for this new Wagner Group?
Heads up that this is authorization for Trump to create his own version of the Wagner Group. Which would bring the number of “armies” at his disposal to four:
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
S.3567
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December 30, 2025 at 4:15 AM
uggh. thanks, @asharangappa.bsky.social.
and who would get to determine what constitutes "acts of aggression against the United States" for issuance of the letters of marque and reprisal? what is the even ostensible need for this new Wagner Group?
and who would get to determine what constitutes "acts of aggression against the United States" for issuance of the letters of marque and reprisal? what is the even ostensible need for this new Wagner Group?
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This is functionally equivalent to - & equally illegitimate - as Russia invading Ukraine. As @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social notes: "the US wasn’t attacked by Venezuela, someone based in Venezuela, or anyone else. There’s no self-defense argument, and the US didn’t even try for UNSC authorization."
The US is at war with Venezuela.
No Congressional authorization, no public debate, no clearly stated goal, no casus belli, and a gradual ramp up rather than big opening, so many haven’t noticed (or deny it). But this attack removes the ambiguity.
US is at war with Venezuela. With no end in sight.
No Congressional authorization, no public debate, no clearly stated goal, no casus belli, and a gradual ramp up rather than big opening, so many haven’t noticed (or deny it). But this attack removes the ambiguity.
US is at war with Venezuela. With no end in sight.
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that...
www.cnn.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This is functionally equivalent to - & equally illegitimate - as Russia invading Ukraine. As @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social notes: "the US wasn’t attacked by Venezuela, someone based in Venezuela, or anyone else. There’s no self-defense argument, and the US didn’t even try for UNSC authorization."
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Spain confirmed a sunken Russian cargo ship was carrying nuclear reactors destined for North Korea.
More #ActualNews ⬇️
onest.substack.com/p/dec-29-rus...
More #ActualNews ⬇️
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DEC 29: Russia Digs In, Ukraine Holds Its Lines, China Signals Deterrence, and the Rules of Sovereignty Are Tested
Factual information is our love language.
onest.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Spain confirmed a sunken Russian cargo ship was carrying nuclear reactors destined for North Korea.
More #ActualNews ⬇️
onest.substack.com/p/dec-29-rus...
More #ActualNews ⬇️
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The entire world knows how easy Trump is to manipulate.
It's really easy to get him to do anything you want ... other than hold Russia accountable for their crimes.
It's really easy to get him to do anything you want ... other than hold Russia accountable for their crimes.
So Netanyahu met with Trump today and now Trump is threatening to bomb Iran again. Amazing how that happens.
December 30, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The entire world knows how easy Trump is to manipulate.
It's really easy to get him to do anything you want ... other than hold Russia accountable for their crimes.
It's really easy to get him to do anything you want ... other than hold Russia accountable for their crimes.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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If Pentagon civilian leadership continues to use the military as a plaything to pose with or deploy in political contests, it will cease to be a professional force.
It Was a Bad Year for the American Military
No one should be surprised.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
If Pentagon civilian leadership continues to use the military as a plaything to pose with or deploy in political contests, it will cease to be a professional force.
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An inauguration behind bulletproof glass and with drone defenses.
Sounds…like someone is planning for something 😳😳😳
Sounds…like someone is planning for something 😳😳😳
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 4:37 AM
An inauguration behind bulletproof glass and with drone defenses.
Sounds…like someone is planning for something 😳😳😳
Sounds…like someone is planning for something 😳😳😳
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Nothing about this quote about a “ballroom” suggests “peaceful transfer of power.”
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Nothing about this quote about a “ballroom” suggests “peaceful transfer of power.”
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“Where is that same energy?”
Suddenly the people who didn’t care about Trump’s 34 felony counts are super into accountability and against fraud? Please spare us
Suddenly the people who didn’t care about Trump’s 34 felony counts are super into accountability and against fraud? Please spare us
December 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
“Where is that same energy?”
Suddenly the people who didn’t care about Trump’s 34 felony counts are super into accountability and against fraud? Please spare us
Suddenly the people who didn’t care about Trump’s 34 felony counts are super into accountability and against fraud? Please spare us
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THIS:
The Trump Admin has repeatedly demonstrated to allies around the globe that US security guarantees mean nothing as long as Trump is president. He won’t even agree to abide by the NATO charter, so how can he be trusted to honor any Ukraine deal.
December 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
THIS:
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What in the world??
Trump Announces 'Patriot Games' For America's 250th Birthday—And Everyone's Making The Same Grim Comparison
www.comicsands.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:57 AM
What in the world??
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Add The Cookers to those choosing not to play at the Kennedy Center. Per NYT The Cookers did not give a reason for the decision in a statement on Monday that said, "Jazz was born from struggle & from a relentless insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of expression, & of the full human voice."
BREAKING: New Year’s Eve concerts at the Kennedy Center are canceled. Jazz drummer Billy Hart said the decision was connected to Trump’s name being added to the arts center.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/a...
New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Add The Cookers to those choosing not to play at the Kennedy Center. Per NYT The Cookers did not give a reason for the decision in a statement on Monday that said, "Jazz was born from struggle & from a relentless insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of expression, & of the full human voice."
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NEW: "The idea that the Trump administration would assist the foreign founders of an illegally funded media outlet aimed at reaching American audiences with Russian propaganda might seem outlandish." But here we are.
www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet
Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.
www.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
NEW: "The idea that the Trump administration would assist the foreign founders of an illegally funded media outlet aimed at reaching American audiences with Russian propaganda might seem outlandish." But here we are.
www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
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SDF Says 3 fighters injured in attack by interim Syrian government forces: www.rudaw.net/english/midd...
Three fighters injured in attack by Syrian state forces: SDF
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Monday that three of their fighters were injured as a result of an attack by Damascus-affiliated forces at the strategic Tishreen Dam.
www.rudaw.net
December 30, 2025 at 4:59 AM
SDF Says 3 fighters injured in attack by interim Syrian government forces: www.rudaw.net/english/midd...
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Peace in Ukraine continues to be highly unlikely, and Trump continues to be completely out of his depth in fulfilling his promise to end the war in 24 hours
When MAGA Comes to Christmas Dinner
A glimpse of what Trump’s movement does to its supporters.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Peace in Ukraine continues to be highly unlikely, and Trump continues to be completely out of his depth in fulfilling his promise to end the war in 24 hours
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I tried to imagine being dumb enough to believe Putin wants Ukraine succeed, but I just couldn't do it.
💯👇 You can’t bomb a country and claim you want its success. Zelensky is right not to trust indicted war criminal putin.
December 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I tried to imagine being dumb enough to believe Putin wants Ukraine succeed, but I just couldn't do it.
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“She broke the news herself, by announcing on Instagram and X on Christmas Day that she could now return to the US, and specifically thanking the State Department’s Joe Rittenhouse, a senior adviser on consular affairs and former Trump presidential campaign worker, for his help.
Exclusive: A year after Tenet Media was busted for funneling Russian money to MAGA pundits like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool, a Trump administration effort involving State and the FBI has welcomed Tenet's founders back into the US. @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet
Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.
www.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“She broke the news herself, by announcing on Instagram and X on Christmas Day that she could now return to the US, and specifically thanking the State Department’s Joe Rittenhouse, a senior adviser on consular affairs and former Trump presidential campaign worker, for his help.
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Whose inauguration is he planning???
December 30, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Whose inauguration is he planning???