Greetis
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In a bit of a panic, my half full glass sprung a leak.
Animals, Politics, Gardening, Art, Travel, Mischief
Animals, Politics, Gardening, Art, Travel, Mischief
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More than 100 immigration judges fired or pushed out since Trump took office
More than 100 immigration judges fired or pushed out since Trump took office
More than 100 immigration judges fired or pushed out since Trump took office
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
More than 100 immigration judges fired or pushed out since Trump took office
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"Make no mistake, this type of reactor has major safety flaws compared to conventional nuclear reactors that comprise the operating fleet," said one expert.
Trump Regulators Ripped for Speedy Approval of 'Cowboy Chernobyl' Reactor in Wyoming
"Make no mistake, this type of reactor has major safety flaws compared to conventional nuclear reactors that comprise the operating fleet," said one expert.
www.commondreams.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
"Make no mistake, this type of reactor has major safety flaws compared to conventional nuclear reactors that comprise the operating fleet," said one expert.
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The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike, according to two people familiar with the matter. https://to.pbs.org/3MhwCWT
Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched follow-up strike, AP sources say
The additional information comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under growing scrutiny over the department’s strikes on alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific, and in particular t...
www.pbs.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike, according to two people familiar with the matter. https://to.pbs.org/3MhwCWT
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Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
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This almost makes me cry, because this is what I saw in New Orleans.
"If it wasn’t for the Hispanic population coming to New Orleans after Katrina, we’d still be gutting houses,” he said. “And I can’t abide and just stand by while my friends get toted off for no reason. I’ve had enough.”"
Protesters rally in New Orleans as Trump launches immigration sweep
New Orleans anti-ICE protesters gathered at City Hall to protest Trump's deportation effort known as "Swamp Sweep."
www.nola.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This almost makes me cry, because this is what I saw in New Orleans.
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The Trump administration's corruption has extended to selling out Ukraine—and America's interests—to Russia so that the Trump family and their friends can make a few bucks.
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Trump administration's corruption has extended to selling out Ukraine—and America's interests—to Russia so that the Trump family and their friends can make a few bucks.
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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It’s time to build back trust in government. More than 120+ Democratic candidates from across the political spectrum have signed on to the Unrig Washington campaign, a bold new standard to combat corruption in politics. Visit UnrigWashington.org to see the full list.
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It’s time to build back trust in government. More than 120+ Democratic candidates from across the political spectrum have signed on to the Unrig Washington campaign, a bold new standard to combat corruption in politics. Visit UnrigWashington.org to see the full list.
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Donald Trump is handing his Big Oil campaign donors even more opportunities to screw over Americans at the pump and poison our air.
Strong fuel economy standards save Californians money and protect our health, and we'll fight tooth and nail to defend them.
Strong fuel economy standards save Californians money and protect our health, and we'll fight tooth and nail to defend them.
The Trump administration is proposing new fuel economy standards for vehicles that would roll back efficiency rules implemented under former President Biden.
Trump administration moves to roll back fuel economy standards set under Biden
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
cbsn.ws
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Donald Trump is handing his Big Oil campaign donors even more opportunities to screw over Americans at the pump and poison our air.
Strong fuel economy standards save Californians money and protect our health, and we'll fight tooth and nail to defend them.
Strong fuel economy standards save Californians money and protect our health, and we'll fight tooth and nail to defend them.
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When they can't even quite get a coverup straight, you know they're engaged in one lnk.thebulwark.com/3KCnNX9
Lies, Coverup, and Videotape
Congress must thoroughly investigate the boat strikes.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
When they can't even quite get a coverup straight, you know they're engaged in one lnk.thebulwark.com/3KCnNX9
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A federal judge blocks the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation's capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk.
Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
The ACLU and other plaintiffs' attorneys argued federal officers were frequently patrolling neighborhoods with large numbers of Latino immigrants and then stopping and arresting people indiscriminately.
nbcnews.to
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation's capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk.
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It's decided.
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
It's decided.
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
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This timing makes a lot more sense now, doesn’t it?
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This timing makes a lot more sense now, doesn’t it?
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
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No More Deaths has been working to find the arrestees in the weeks since, to no avail. “They’ve somewhat disappeared into the ICE custody black hole.”
Border Patrol Raided Arizona Medical Aid Site With No Warrant, Showing Growing “Impunity”
The raid on humanitarian aid providers on the U.S.-Mexico divide was the first where Border Patrol entered structures without a warrant.
interc.pt
December 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
No More Deaths has been working to find the arrestees in the weeks since, to no avail. “They’ve somewhat disappeared into the ICE custody black hole.”
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Scoop: The Pentagon's internal "Signalgate" review sent to Congress, will be released Thursday
Scoop: Pentagon's internal "Signalgate" review sent to Congress
A copy of the report has been sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee, sources told Axios.
www.axios.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Scoop: The Pentagon's internal "Signalgate" review sent to Congress, will be released Thursday
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Breaking: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could have put U.S. troops and national security at risk with the Signal chat, the Pentagon’s top watchdog concludes. The Atlantic’s staff writers report:
Hegseth Risked Endangering Troops With Signal Messages
An inspector general report finds that the defense secretary violated his department’s policies.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Breaking: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could have put U.S. troops and national security at risk with the Signal chat, the Pentagon’s top watchdog concludes. The Atlantic’s staff writers report:
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
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After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to @kutnews.bsky.social and The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.
Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of records. But they reveal little about the two men’s relationship or Musk’s i...
www.propublica.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to @kutnews.bsky.social and The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
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Trump gained the war on Cancer on the side of Cancer.
While the administration has said it is cutting “woke programs” that “poison the minds of Americans", it actually funded fewer grants in every area of science and medicine.
“They brought everything to a stop,” said Sarah Kobrin, a branch chief at the N.I.H.’s National Cancer Institute
“They brought everything to a stop,” said Sarah Kobrin, a branch chief at the N.I.H.’s National Cancer Institute
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine (Gift Article)
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Trump gained the war on Cancer on the side of Cancer.
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Mary Robichaux, a former Democratic lawmaker, has won the mayor's office tonight in Roswell, Georgia, ousting a Republican incumbent.
This was one of a dozen elections that Bolts was tracking tonight in our guide that's now updated with results.
This was one of a dozen elections that Bolts was tracking tonight in our guide that's now updated with results.
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, from... Read More
boltsmag.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Mary Robichaux, a former Democratic lawmaker, has won the mayor's office tonight in Roswell, Georgia, ousting a Republican incumbent.
This was one of a dozen elections that Bolts was tracking tonight in our guide that's now updated with results.
This was one of a dozen elections that Bolts was tracking tonight in our guide that's now updated with results.
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20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died a day after volunteering to serve in DC so that others could enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. She deserves our gratitude, not political exploitation by a shameless president who scapegoats immigrants to swell his power.
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died a day after volunteering to serve in DC so that others could enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. She deserves our gratitude, not political exploitation by a shameless president who scapegoats immigrants to swell his power.