Joseph Clark
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Just following news. Not interested in extreme takes or misrepresentation from any group.
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President Donald Trump, whose loss of the House halfway through his first term led to two impeachments, is trying to keep history from repeating — and doing so in ways his opponents say are intended to manipulate next year's election landscape. https://to.pbs.org/4sqYxEv
Democrats are raising worries about Trump interfering in the midterms. The White House calls it 'fearmongering'
The Trump administration's Justice Department has sued mostly Democratic-controlled states for detailed voter information, and the administration has sent the military into Democratic-run cities.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
President Donald Trump, whose loss of the House halfway through his first term led to two impeachments, is trying to keep history from repeating — and doing so in ways his opponents say are intended to manipulate next year's election landscape. https://to.pbs.org/4sqYxEv
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#BBCNews - Protests spread across Iran for 3rd day after currency hits record low
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#TheGlobalJigsaw looked into the role of poetry in politics in the Persian world - how the regime in Tehran's been trying to use that to keep people at bay
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#TheGlobalJigsaw looked into the role of poetry in politics in the Persian world - how the regime in Tehran's been trying to use that to keep people at bay
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Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
#BBCNews - Protests spread across Iran for 3rd day after currency hits record low
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#TheGlobalJigsaw looked into the role of poetry in politics in the Persian world - how the regime in Tehran's been trying to use that to keep people at bay
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#TheGlobalJigsaw looked into the role of poetry in politics in the Persian world - how the regime in Tehran's been trying to use that to keep people at bay
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
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BREAKING: Judge Amy Berman Jackson rejects OLC and Russell Vought's effort "to starve the CFPB of funding."
Her order clarifies that the preliminary injunction she earlier entered in the case over Vought's efforts to "dismantle" the agency does not allow the new funding interpretation.
Her order clarifies that the preliminary injunction she earlier entered in the case over Vought's efforts to "dismantle" the agency does not allow the new funding interpretation.
![Based on this reasoning, defendant Vought, the Acting Director of the CFPB, informed
President Trump and Congress on November 20, 2025:
I have determined that sums available to the Bureau under [the Dodd-Frank Act] will not be sufficient to carry out the authorities of the Bureau under Federal consumer financial law for Fiscal Year 2026. I make this determination based on the conclusion of the Office of Legal Counsel
(OLC) within the Department of Justice that there are no funds legally available for the Bureau to request from the Federal Reserve System[.]
Ex. A to Defs.' Notice [Dkt. # 147-1] at 2, 4.
And based on the same reasoning, Vought and the CFPB simply announced to the Court and the plaintiffs that the Bureau's funding is about to "lapse." Notice at 1. What was left unsaid was that claiming that funds are unavailable is tantamount to closing what is left of the Bureau, bringing any performance of statutory functions and any remaining ongoing compliance with the](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreidjs54tkya3btu4fkv7rroiwzsiyfhn3egoct6ybgxsy5jzmeo7fi@jpeg)
![terms of the preliminary injunction to a halt, even though the case has not yet been resolved on the
merits.
This prompted the November 23 filing of the motion now pending before the Court:
plaintiffs' motion to clarify the preliminary injunction [Dkt. # 148] ("Pls.' Mot.); Pls.' Mem. in
Supp. of Pls.' Mot. [Dkt. #148-1] ("Pls.' Mem."). Plaintiffs seek "clarification that the defendants may not justify a violation of the preliminary injunction by refusing to request" funding from the Federal Reserve, as, they maintain, the Dodd-Frank Act requires. Pls.' Mot. at 1. The motion is fully briefed. See Defs.' Resp. to Pls.' Motion [Dkt. #160] ("Defs.' Opp."); Pls.' Reply [Dkt. # 163]; Br. of Amici Curiae Former Fed. Rsrv. Offs, in Supp. of Pls.' Mot. [Dkt. # 162]
("Amicus Br.").
For the reasons set forth in more detail below, the Court will GRANT the motion to clarify.
The defendants' interpretation of the Dodd-Frank Act is contrary to the text and intent of the statute and the way it has been consistently interpreted by both the Federal Reserve and the CFPB; acting in accordance with the OLC's flawed reasoning would contravene the plain terms and implicit requirements of this Court's Order as it has been revised by the Court of Appeals; and making that
finding does not require any modification of the preliminary injunction.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreibtne5jajk5p7mjqjvkgllvhtcmg4aaieq72pumzn6ejvgibcszwi@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
BREAKING: Judge Amy Berman Jackson rejects OLC and Russell Vought's effort "to starve the CFPB of funding."
Her order clarifies that the preliminary injunction she earlier entered in the case over Vought's efforts to "dismantle" the agency does not allow the new funding interpretation.
Her order clarifies that the preliminary injunction she earlier entered in the case over Vought's efforts to "dismantle" the agency does not allow the new funding interpretation.
I know these are all words, I've just never seen them all together in the same sentence.
Former players slam 'unfair' MCG pitch as wickets tumble in fourth Ashes test reut.rs/44KjWhL
Former players slam 'unfair' MCG pitch as wickets tumble in fourth Ashes test
As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers who questioned whether the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground offered a fair contest.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I know these are all words, I've just never seen them all together in the same sentence.
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An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files. n.pr/4pO8hXB
Available to download Friday, some Epstein files no longer there Saturday afternoon
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files. n.pr/4pO8hXB
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I found it. The Bari Weiss/CBS News town hall promo for feminism does indeed use a 1964 photo of Beatles fans.
December 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I found it. The Bari Weiss/CBS News town hall promo for feminism does indeed use a 1964 photo of Beatles fans.
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Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith said that if asked whether he would “prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether the president was a Republican or Democrat.” https://to.pbs.org/4qkxKI9
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
The private deposition before the House Judiciary Committee gives the former special counsel his first chance to face questions, albeit behind closed doors, about a pair of investigations into Trump t...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith said that if asked whether he would “prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether the president was a Republican or Democrat.” https://to.pbs.org/4qkxKI9
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The president coughs up a bunch of numbers about how many lives are saved for every boat he blows out of the water, and you don't ask where that came from, and in your story that day, you don't show the slightest curiosity.
Again, you might want to think about another line of work.
Again, you might want to think about another line of work.
December 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The president coughs up a bunch of numbers about how many lives are saved for every boat he blows out of the water, and you don't ask where that came from, and in your story that day, you don't show the slightest curiosity.
Again, you might want to think about another line of work.
Again, you might want to think about another line of work.
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"The high and rising prices of health care, groceries and housing are a leading impediment to the lives of millions of Americans. But Trump, not unusually for presidents, seems more interested in his own political goals and obsessions," writes Stephen Collinson | Analysis https://cnn.it/4rH6q87
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"The high and rising prices of health care, groceries and housing are a leading impediment to the lives of millions of Americans. But Trump, not unusually for presidents, seems more interested in his own political goals and obsessions," writes Stephen Collinson | Analysis https://cnn.it/4rH6q87
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The new National Security Strategy praises Europe’s populist right parties. How are the centrist governments in Europe, who see those parties as a grave threat, then supposed to treat America as an ally?
Donald Trump’s bleak, incoherent foreign-policy strategy
Allies may panic; despots will cheer
econ.st
December 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The new National Security Strategy praises Europe’s populist right parties. How are the centrist governments in Europe, who see those parties as a grave threat, then supposed to treat America as an ally?
You're literally helping Russian linked Reuters spread the list of names the far right want targeted for harassment, ffs.
Why are so many on our side so clueless of even the basic methods of authoritarianism.
Why are so many on our side so clueless of even the basic methods of authoritarianism.
Reuters has done some really great investigative reporting on the impacts of Trump's retribution campaigns
Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
You're literally helping Russian linked Reuters spread the list of names the far right want targeted for harassment, ffs.
Why are so many on our side so clueless of even the basic methods of authoritarianism.
Why are so many on our side so clueless of even the basic methods of authoritarianism.
WTF is wrong with you??
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
WTF is wrong with you??
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#BBCNews - South Africa calls gender violence a national disaster after protests
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South Africa declares gender violence a national disaster after protests
Fifteen women are killed every day in a country with one of the highest rates of gender violence in the world.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
#BBCNews - South Africa calls gender violence a national disaster after protests
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For a glimpse of how the spread of instability and the fraying of the international order is affecting the murky world of mercenaries, keep an eye on Erik Prince
Erik Prince, America’s most notorious mercenary, spies opportunity in chaos
The return of the Blackwater founder is a sign of the times
econ.st
November 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
For a glimpse of how the spread of instability and the fraying of the international order is affecting the murky world of mercenaries, keep an eye on Erik Prince
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Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching
Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
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WATCH: We reviewed months of Fox News’ coverage and over 700 videos posted on social media by protesters, counterprotesters and others.
Here's how Fox News and the Trump administration provided a misleading picture of what was happening in Portland: https://propub.li/4a4TaE4
Here's how Fox News and the Trump administration provided a misleading picture of what was happening in Portland: https://propub.li/4a4TaE4
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
WATCH: We reviewed months of Fox News’ coverage and over 700 videos posted on social media by protesters, counterprotesters and others.
Here's how Fox News and the Trump administration provided a misleading picture of what was happening in Portland: https://propub.li/4a4TaE4
Here's how Fox News and the Trump administration provided a misleading picture of what was happening in Portland: https://propub.li/4a4TaE4
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If you use Gmail, you need to be aware of this new feature that allows it to use your emails to train AI, but there is a way to opt out.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #Gmail #Google
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#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #Gmail #Google
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Why You Should Turn Off Gmail Smart Features (and How To Do It)
YouTube video by Meira G
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November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you use Gmail, you need to be aware of this new feature that allows it to use your emails to train AI, but there is a way to opt out.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #Gmail #Google
youtube.com/shorts/XqXo2...
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #Gmail #Google
youtube.com/shorts/XqXo2...
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Does anyone else see the irony here??
We're *handing out* 6 figures to these people to "condemn socialism" and then go home AGAIN?
We're *handing out* 6 figures to these people to "condemn socialism" and then go home AGAIN?
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Does anyone else see the irony here??
We're *handing out* 6 figures to these people to "condemn socialism" and then go home AGAIN?
We're *handing out* 6 figures to these people to "condemn socialism" and then go home AGAIN?
Whoever told leftists that not every election is important, lied.
But worry not, he has a footnote explaining why his fixation on Soros "is not political."
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Whoever told leftists that not every election is important, lied.
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US officials raise concerns over Saudi Arabia's bid for F-35 jets, the New York Times reports reut.rs/4p8hyJ8
US officials raise concerns over Saudi Arabia's bid for F-35 jets, the New York Times reports
A Pentagon intelligence report raises concerns over Saudi Arabia's bid to buy F-35 jets from the United States, warning that China could acquire the aircraft's technology if the sale proceeds, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the assessment.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
US officials raise concerns over Saudi Arabia's bid for F-35 jets, the New York Times reports reut.rs/4p8hyJ8
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Stay classy Larry
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Stay classy Larry
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This moment demands fighters, not folders.
Official statement from @jamestalarico.bsky.social on shutdown negotiations
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This moment demands fighters, not folders.
Would be remarkable.
Now, save our science programs.
Now, save our science programs.
The problem of working out exactly which sort of snake did the biting may soon be a thing of the past—and an awful lot of lives may be saved in the process
Scientists may have found a panacea for snake bites
A broad-spectrum antivenom could save thousands of lives a year
econ.st
November 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Would be remarkable.
Now, save our science programs.
Now, save our science programs.
If @atrupar.com would post this is the kind of actual info instead of spending so much time trying to show how many influencers follow him, I think he'd be taken a lot more seriously by serious journalists.
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
If @atrupar.com would post this is the kind of actual info instead of spending so much time trying to show how many influencers follow him, I think he'd be taken a lot more seriously by serious journalists.