@lesliesimoneau.bsky.social
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Poor Pete Hegseth. It looks like he gave up drinking for nothing.
The Pentagon is in "total chaos" and Pete Hegseth is unlikely to remain in his role, according to its former top spokesperson, who painted a scene of dysfunction, backstabbing and missteps at the highest levels of the department.
"The building is in disarray." www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
"The building is in disarray." www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Former Pentagon official warns department's dysfunction could topple Hegseth
“The last month has been a full-blown meltdown at the Pentagon,” John Ullyot, the former top Defense Department spokesperson, wrote in a POLITICO Magazine opinion piece.
www.politico.com
April 21, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Poor Pete Hegseth. It looks like he gave up drinking for nothing.
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New: Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information about military strikes to another Signal group chat that included his wife and brother.
Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
www.nytimes.com
April 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
New: Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information about military strikes to another Signal group chat that included his wife and brother.
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📍Collier County, April 19, 2025
Thousands gathered in Collier County for a Fight for Democracy Rally on Saturday! This is what democracy sounds like.
Thousands gathered in Collier County for a Fight for Democracy Rally on Saturday! This is what democracy sounds like.
April 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
📍Collier County, April 19, 2025
Thousands gathered in Collier County for a Fight for Democracy Rally on Saturday! This is what democracy sounds like.
Thousands gathered in Collier County for a Fight for Democracy Rally on Saturday! This is what democracy sounds like.
April 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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And there it is: China responds with equal tariffs, market slump accelerates
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...?
Stock markets plunge as China announces retaliatory 34% tariffs on US goods – business live
Beijing has hit back against Donald Trump with new tariffs on US goods
www.theguardian.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
And there it is: China responds with equal tariffs, market slump accelerates
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...?
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My latest:
Everyone Gets Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Turmoil on Bizarro Trump’s “Liberation Day.”
When you hire the world's most corrupt & incompetent people, you get trade wars, higher prices, & a potential recession.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
Everyone Gets Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Turmoil on Bizarro Trump’s “Liberation Day.”
When you hire the world's most corrupt & incompetent people, you get trade wars, higher prices, & a potential recession.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
April 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
My latest:
Everyone Gets Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Turmoil on Bizarro Trump’s “Liberation Day.”
When you hire the world's most corrupt & incompetent people, you get trade wars, higher prices, & a potential recession.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
Everyone Gets Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Turmoil on Bizarro Trump’s “Liberation Day.”
When you hire the world's most corrupt & incompetent people, you get trade wars, higher prices, & a potential recession.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
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To be clear: Trump did not merely say he was indifferent to higher car prices resulting from his auto tariffs ("couldn't care less"). He also said he *hopes* auto companies raise prices
March 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
To be clear: Trump did not merely say he was indifferent to higher car prices resulting from his auto tariffs ("couldn't care less"). He also said he *hopes* auto companies raise prices
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Hungary shows us the endgame of autocratic populism: poverty and corruption
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Hungarian Model
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
www.theatlantic.com
March 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Hungary shows us the endgame of autocratic populism: poverty and corruption
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Wall Street Journal editorial board:
"Our worst fears about Mr. Kennedy are coming true..."
www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
"Our worst fears about Mr. Kennedy are coming true..."
www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
Opinion | RFK Jr. Is Already Vindicating His Critics
Shrinking HHS makes sense, but giving power to antivaccine crusader David Geier doesn’t.
www.wsj.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Wall Street Journal editorial board:
"Our worst fears about Mr. Kennedy are coming true..."
www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
"Our worst fears about Mr. Kennedy are coming true..."
www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
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They are just disappearing people off the street. Having a hard time thinking about literally anything else.
Not sure if this has been shared here yet, but this is video of Rumeysa Ozturk's arrest posted by WCVB. It's terrifying.
March 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM
They are just disappearing people off the street. Having a hard time thinking about literally anything else.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is an absolute disgrace.
March 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene is an absolute disgrace.
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Building a huge tent of patriots. Come join us in Boston on April 5, 2025 with @mass50501.bsky.social @maindivisible.bsky.social @swingbluealliance.org UU Mass Action and more! #mapoli
March 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Building a huge tent of patriots. Come join us in Boston on April 5, 2025 with @mass50501.bsky.social @maindivisible.bsky.social @swingbluealliance.org UU Mass Action and more! #mapoli
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Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
March 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
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Trump is imposing an ultimatum on judges: agree with my bogus analysis of the law or face impeachment.
Never has a judge been impeached over doctrinal differences—in other words, for doing their jobs. MAGA now wants to make sound legal analysis a high crime and misdemeanor.
Never has a judge been impeached over doctrinal differences—in other words, for doing their jobs. MAGA now wants to make sound legal analysis a high crime and misdemeanor.
March 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Trump is imposing an ultimatum on judges: agree with my bogus analysis of the law or face impeachment.
Never has a judge been impeached over doctrinal differences—in other words, for doing their jobs. MAGA now wants to make sound legal analysis a high crime and misdemeanor.
Never has a judge been impeached over doctrinal differences—in other words, for doing their jobs. MAGA now wants to make sound legal analysis a high crime and misdemeanor.
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🚨 CBS News has received an internal NSA bulletin from Feb 2025 warning staff NOT to use Signal app for sensitive info, citing vulnerabilities to Russian hackers. These docs were sent pre-Houthi chat scandal with Jeffrey Goldberg.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
www.cbsnews.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🚨 CBS News has received an internal NSA bulletin from Feb 2025 warning staff NOT to use Signal app for sensitive info, citing vulnerabilities to Russian hackers. These docs were sent pre-Houthi chat scandal with Jeffrey Goldberg.
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Walmart thought it could use its immense power as America’s biggest retailer to make Chinese suppliers eat the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But Walmart got a response it’s not accustomed to hearing.
No.
No.
China is turning up pressure on Walmart. That could mean higher prices for US customers | CNN Business
Walmart thought it could use its immense power as America’s biggest retailer to make Chinese suppliers eat the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But Walmart got a response it’s not accustomed ...
www.cnn.com
March 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Walmart thought it could use its immense power as America’s biggest retailer to make Chinese suppliers eat the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But Walmart got a response it’s not accustomed to hearing.
No.
No.
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This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
March 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
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It would be a real shame if y'all shared this online, printed out a few and hung up all around the Eastern Shore of Maryland. 😉
March 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
It would be a real shame if y'all shared this online, printed out a few and hung up all around the Eastern Shore of Maryland. 😉
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WE MADE A SHOW! A whole hour of dogs because they were simply too good. The Dogs Were Good (again) Episode 1 is out now. Please enjoy ❤️
youtu.be/DExOqlVdgEw
youtu.be/DExOqlVdgEw
THE FIRST ONE w/Hannah Banana | The Dogs Were Good (Again) Podcast | Ep. 1
YouTube video by WeRateDogs
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
WE MADE A SHOW! A whole hour of dogs because they were simply too good. The Dogs Were Good (again) Episode 1 is out now. Please enjoy ❤️
youtu.be/DExOqlVdgEw
youtu.be/DExOqlVdgEw
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With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:
March 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:
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Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
A 40-day Target boycott starts today. It couldn’t come at a worse time for the company | CNN Business
Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
www.cnn.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
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Fact-checking Trump's speech to Congress www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Fact-checking Trump's speech to Congress
On issues including Social Security, immigration and fentanyl, Trump bent the facts during his 100-minute address.
www.nbcnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Fact-checking Trump's speech to Congress www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
March 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemns Trump's 'unjustified' 25% tariffs and says retaliatory tariffs on $155 billion of American goods will take effect at 12:01 AM EST if the U.S. moves forward tonight.
March 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemns Trump's 'unjustified' 25% tariffs and says retaliatory tariffs on $155 billion of American goods will take effect at 12:01 AM EST if the U.S. moves forward tonight.
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Here I react to the shameful behavior of American leaders and media toward the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Here I react to the shameful behavior of American leaders and media toward the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...