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Republicans fought release of Epstein materials every step of the way, are now refusing to release the second strike boat video, and won’t let Jack Smith testify in public. They constantly hide everything they are doing from the American people.
December 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Republicans fought release of Epstein materials every step of the way, are now refusing to release the second strike boat video, and won’t let Jack Smith testify in public. They constantly hide everything they are doing from the American people.
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I spoke w/ half a dozen migrants who said ICE misled them w/ promises of a $1,000 "exit bonus" that never came.
The company handling the payments is linked to a former State Dept official.
thelensnola.org/2025/12/18/t...
Investigation co-published by @theguardian.com and @thelensnola.bsky.social
The company handling the payments is linked to a former State Dept official.
thelensnola.org/2025/12/18/t...
Investigation co-published by @theguardian.com and @thelensnola.bsky.social
‘They tricked me:’ Migrants feel deceived by ICE after being promised $1,000 to voluntarily depart | The Lens
Migrants feel deceived by ICE after being promised $1000 to voluntarily depart US
thelensnola.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I spoke w/ half a dozen migrants who said ICE misled them w/ promises of a $1,000 "exit bonus" that never came.
The company handling the payments is linked to a former State Dept official.
thelensnola.org/2025/12/18/t...
Investigation co-published by @theguardian.com and @thelensnola.bsky.social
The company handling the payments is linked to a former State Dept official.
thelensnola.org/2025/12/18/t...
Investigation co-published by @theguardian.com and @thelensnola.bsky.social
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“His favorite saint is Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero, the Salvadoran who championed the poor and was assassinated as he said Mass in 1980” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
Pope Leo Names Illinois Bishop to Replace Cardinal Dolan in New York
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“His favorite saint is Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero, the Salvadoran who championed the poor and was assassinated as he said Mass in 1980” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
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This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
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It's a shell game. Trump is taking money from soldiers' housing subsidies to "give" them $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks.
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's a shell game. Trump is taking money from soldiers' housing subsidies to "give" them $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks.
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Kaine: "I couldn't watch that video and say, 'Okay, America says that's okay,' then think about McCain getting shot down in North Vietnam & say, 'But it would've been wrong for the North Vietnamese to kill them rather than capture them.' If the US says this is okay, why wouldn't that have been okay"
December 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Kaine: "I couldn't watch that video and say, 'Okay, America says that's okay,' then think about McCain getting shot down in North Vietnam & say, 'But it would've been wrong for the North Vietnamese to kill them rather than capture them.' If the US says this is okay, why wouldn't that have been okay"
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Infant Saeed Abdeen, only one month old, died this morning in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza, due to hypothermia.
The fourth child in just over a week to die after freezing in a displacement tent camp.
The fourth child in just over a week to die after freezing in a displacement tent camp.
December 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Infant Saeed Abdeen, only one month old, died this morning in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza, due to hypothermia.
The fourth child in just over a week to die after freezing in a displacement tent camp.
The fourth child in just over a week to die after freezing in a displacement tent camp.
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How the Trump “National Security Strategy” is read abroad.
Meanwhile in Russia: inspired by the Trump administration’s anti-European stance, state TV host Vladimir Solovyov predicted that Russian and American combat troops will jointly storm European cities.
youtu.be/3PWkEmc0we0?...
youtu.be/3PWkEmc0we0?...
Vladimir Solovyov predicts that America and Russia will jointly attack Europe
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
How the Trump “National Security Strategy” is read abroad.
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Hallelujah.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a bishop from Illinois as the new leader of New York’s Catholic archdiocese, replacing conservative Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Illinois Bishop to Succeed New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan
As Archbishop, Ronald Hicks will lead the second largest U.S. archdiocese.
on.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Hallelujah.
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Rand Paul: "We've never in our past decided just to shoot smugglers who are unarmed without even proof they're smuggling anything. So I think this is a horrendous thing that should stop. I think it's illegal & immoral... the kids in the military - I'm not for sending them down there to die for oil"
December 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Rand Paul: "We've never in our past decided just to shoot smugglers who are unarmed without even proof they're smuggling anything. So I think this is a horrendous thing that should stop. I think it's illegal & immoral... the kids in the military - I'm not for sending them down there to die for oil"
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here's a gift link to the whole Christopher Anderson interview, which is worth reading
wapo.st/49ixYtq
wapo.st/49ixYtq
His Vanity Fair photos of Trumpworld blew up online. We called to talk.
Christopher Anderson, who photographed Trump’s team at the White House for Vanity Fair, defends his unvarnished — and extreme — close-ups.
wapo.st
December 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
here's a gift link to the whole Christopher Anderson interview, which is worth reading
wapo.st/49ixYtq
wapo.st/49ixYtq
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Ukrainian developers have unveiled the Bullet, a jet powered interceptor drone designed to take down Shaheds, helicopters, and other low-speed aerial threats. It can hit speeds up to 450 km/h, fast enough to outrun a Shahed drone.
December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ukrainian developers have unveiled the Bullet, a jet powered interceptor drone designed to take down Shaheds, helicopters, and other low-speed aerial threats. It can hit speeds up to 450 km/h, fast enough to outrun a Shahed drone.
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Just was switching off the bedside lamp and thought it’s so nice to be able to switch off the light when you want it and not when you being cut off by blackout because of Russian attacks
December 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Just was switching off the bedside lamp and thought it’s so nice to be able to switch off the light when you want it and not when you being cut off by blackout because of Russian attacks
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These are the seven Democrats who voted with MAGA Republicans to perform invasive body cavity searches on migrant children.
We need to primary each of these pro child abuse politicians out of government.
We need to primary each of these pro child abuse politicians out of government.
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
These are the seven Democrats who voted with MAGA Republicans to perform invasive body cavity searches on migrant children.
We need to primary each of these pro child abuse politicians out of government.
We need to primary each of these pro child abuse politicians out of government.
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Trump is UNHINGED in this speech. Furiously spitting on the mic as xenophobic drivel and economic lies spew uncontrollably out of his mouth. He’s desperate. Truly desperate.
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Trump is UNHINGED in this speech. Furiously spitting on the mic as xenophobic drivel and economic lies spew uncontrollably out of his mouth. He’s desperate. Truly desperate.
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I think there is a decent chance that this is a top line foreign policy issue in the Democratic primary— Pete Buttigieg and Cory Booker have both already been asked by multiple Democratic aligned podcasts if they would sign a new MOU with Israel. Buttigieg said no, Booker did not answer.
Indeed, this is why the Israelis are hoping that Trump will sign a 20 year MOU and not a 10 year one, and even then they feel like they have to recalibrate in terms of their dependance upon US arms by talking about "America First investments in Israeli AI" and whatnot.
December 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I think there is a decent chance that this is a top line foreign policy issue in the Democratic primary— Pete Buttigieg and Cory Booker have both already been asked by multiple Democratic aligned podcasts if they would sign a new MOU with Israel. Buttigieg said no, Booker did not answer.
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Never forget, Russia started the war unprovoked. Only because the billionaire dictator Putin wanted to expand his territories, steal Ukraine’s vast natural resources, and make himself wealthier.
Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Never forget, Russia started the war unprovoked. Only because the billionaire dictator Putin wanted to expand his territories, steal Ukraine’s vast natural resources, and make himself wealthier.
Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Some weird old dude yelling at everybody. 🤷♂️
December 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Some weird old dude yelling at everybody. 🤷♂️
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Quickly lost track of how many lies Trump shouted out tonight, but the main takeaway is that he has clearly lost touch with reality. Delusional.
The most honest thing he said was, “no one can believe what’s going on.”
The most honest thing he said was, “no one can believe what’s going on.”
December 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Quickly lost track of how many lies Trump shouted out tonight, but the main takeaway is that he has clearly lost touch with reality. Delusional.
The most honest thing he said was, “no one can believe what’s going on.”
The most honest thing he said was, “no one can believe what’s going on.”
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i wonder what this totally brave soul is doing right now
December 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
i wonder what this totally brave soul is doing right now
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The roof of a war-damaged family home collapses during winter storm in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp.
Winter storms worsen Gaza humanitarian crisis as UN says aid still blocked
The roof of a war-damaged family home collapses during winter storm in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp.
www.aljazeera.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The roof of a war-damaged family home collapses during winter storm in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp.
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Exclusive at @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy - The Navy quietly disciplined 18 Navy SEALs after military investigators found a private group chat that contained racist memes targeting a Black SEAL. We obtained over 500 pages of documents from FOIA. www.cbsnews.com/news/navy-se...
Over a dozen Navy SEALs disciplined for racist memes earlier this year
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
www.cbsnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Exclusive at @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy - The Navy quietly disciplined 18 Navy SEALs after military investigators found a private group chat that contained racist memes targeting a Black SEAL. We obtained over 500 pages of documents from FOIA. www.cbsnews.com/news/navy-se...
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Told you the “pivot” to only go after the “worst of the worst” touted on Fox News a couple of days ago was bullshit.
Evil shit.
December 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Told you the “pivot” to only go after the “worst of the worst” touted on Fox News a couple of days ago was bullshit.
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This is such a pathetic use of actually scarce federal resources.
Bovino back in a familiar hunting ground – the Uber lot at O’Hare.
December 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is such a pathetic use of actually scarce federal resources.
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Our attention now shifts to the Senate, where we can still stop Trump’s march to war with Venezuela. We the People do not want another endless war. Our senators must vote to stop the regime’s lawless violence or there’s no telling where this will end.
December 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Our attention now shifts to the Senate, where we can still stop Trump’s march to war with Venezuela. We the People do not want another endless war. Our senators must vote to stop the regime’s lawless violence or there’s no telling where this will end.