Lauren Schmitt
@lps104.bsky.social
Shameless critical thinker. Believer in truth, facts, science and the golden rule.
Evolve or Evaporate
Evolve or Evaporate
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Full of redactions, the thousands of newly released Epstein files seem unlikely to end any Epstein conspiracy theorizing. Likely, they will do the opposite, @cwarzel.bsky.social argues. theatln.tc/91bMrBrs
December 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Full of redactions, the thousands of newly released Epstein files seem unlikely to end any Epstein conspiracy theorizing. Likely, they will do the opposite, @cwarzel.bsky.social argues. theatln.tc/91bMrBrs
Politico's cartoon of the week.
December 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Politico's cartoon of the week.
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Across the conservative spectrum, a steady drumbeat of commentators have warned that President Trump’s coalition is weakened, and the party is headed for defeat in November’s midterm elections.
MAGA leaders warn Trump the base is checking out. Will he listen?
President Donald Trump is taking criticism from supporters for not addressing cost-of-living issues while focusing too much on foreign policy and billionaires.
wapo.st
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Across the conservative spectrum, a steady drumbeat of commentators have warned that President Trump’s coalition is weakened, and the party is headed for defeat in November’s midterm elections.
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We spend twice as much per capita on health care as almost any nation on Earth. We pay the highest prescription drug prices in the world. 85 million Americans are uninsured or underinsured.
Republicans — pathetically — have nothing serious to say about the health care crisis.
Republicans — pathetically — have nothing serious to say about the health care crisis.
December 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We spend twice as much per capita on health care as almost any nation on Earth. We pay the highest prescription drug prices in the world. 85 million Americans are uninsured or underinsured.
Republicans — pathetically — have nothing serious to say about the health care crisis.
Republicans — pathetically — have nothing serious to say about the health care crisis.
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♦️ Indiana’s Senate rejects Donald Trump’s gerrymander push.
♦️ Lawmakers have no plan to save health-care subsidies.
♦️ A grand jury in Virginia reportedly refuses to indict Letitia James, New York’s attorney-general.
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♦️ Lawmakers have no plan to save health-care subsidies.
♦️ A grand jury in Virginia reportedly refuses to indict Letitia James, New York’s attorney-general.
Keep up with US politics
Hoosiers reject Trump’s gerrymander push | Latest US politics news from The Economist
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
econ.st
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
♦️ Indiana’s Senate rejects Donald Trump’s gerrymander push.
♦️ Lawmakers have no plan to save health-care subsidies.
♦️ A grand jury in Virginia reportedly refuses to indict Letitia James, New York’s attorney-general.
Keep up with US politics
♦️ Lawmakers have no plan to save health-care subsidies.
♦️ A grand jury in Virginia reportedly refuses to indict Letitia James, New York’s attorney-general.
Keep up with US politics
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🚨BREAKING: According to the new lawsuit filed Friday, the DOJ is demanding “all used and void ballots, stubs of all ballots, signature envelopes, and corresponding envelope digital files from the 2020 General Election in Fulton County.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In Major Escalation, Trump DOJ Sues Fulton County, Georgia for 2020 Ballots
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🚨BREAKING: According to the new lawsuit filed Friday, the DOJ is demanding “all used and void ballots, stubs of all ballots, signature envelopes, and corresponding envelope digital files from the 2020 General Election in Fulton County.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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MAGA is crumbling before our eyes and all they can do is shout 'hoax'. With their apocalypse is fast approaching, we have the popcorn ready. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KaTXRmO370
December 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
MAGA is crumbling before our eyes and all they can do is shout 'hoax'. With their apocalypse is fast approaching, we have the popcorn ready. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KaTXRmO370
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Trump appears 4 times in newly released Epstein photos released by House Democrats. Here they are. www.cnn.com/2025/12/12/p...
December 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Trump appears 4 times in newly released Epstein photos released by House Democrats. Here they are. www.cnn.com/2025/12/12/p...
So much "news" this week. It's another Politico trifecta.
December 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
So much "news" this week. It's another Politico trifecta.
5 years worth! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
5 years worth! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
Your tax dollars! www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
DHS inks contract to create its own fleet of 737 jets for deportations
The agency will spend nearly $140 million to buy the planes, funding that comes from a massive budget increase for immigration enforcement approved by Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Your tax dollars! www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Today in Morning Shots: @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social talks with Bob Kagan about Trump's chaos and the abdication of our role as peacekeepers maintaining global order.
Only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/chaos-is-c...
Only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/chaos-is-c...
Chaos Is Coming
America helped keep the (relative) peace for 80 years. Not anymore.
www.thebulwark.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today in Morning Shots: @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social talks with Bob Kagan about Trump's chaos and the abdication of our role as peacekeepers maintaining global order.
Only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/chaos-is-c...
Only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/chaos-is-c...
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The plot thickens. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
December 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The plot thickens. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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On DOJ's second attempt to indict New York AG Letitia James, out-of-state federal prosecutors were brought in to present the case to the grand jury. They did not convince them.
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
On DOJ's second attempt to indict New York AG Letitia James, out-of-state federal prosecutors were brought in to present the case to the grand jury. They did not convince them.
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GOP Rep. Mike Turner: "This activity that's happening in the Caribbean where they are hitting these boats -- these individuals if they were captured and tried and convicted, they would be guilty of criminal activity for which they're not subject to capital punishment. These people are being killed."
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
GOP Rep. Mike Turner: "This activity that's happening in the Caribbean where they are hitting these boats -- these individuals if they were captured and tried and convicted, they would be guilty of criminal activity for which they're not subject to capital punishment. These people are being killed."
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While Mike Johnson is running around trying to act like he’s not the most incompetent Speaker in US history, we’re pushing hard to extend the ACA tax credits for millions of Americans.
We’re almost there, and you can help!
We’re almost there, and you can help!
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
While Mike Johnson is running around trying to act like he’s not the most incompetent Speaker in US history, we’re pushing hard to extend the ACA tax credits for millions of Americans.
We’re almost there, and you can help!
We’re almost there, and you can help!
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Federal judges in Virginia are striking Lindsey Halligan's name from legal filings, calling the inclusion "unacceptable," according to CNN. This follows Democracy Docket's reporting that the DOJ still claims Halligan is a U.S. attorney despite a court disqualifying her last month.
Background:
Background:
Despite Disqualifications, Trump Appointees Still Claim to Be Top Federal Prosecutors
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Federal judges in Virginia are striking Lindsey Halligan's name from legal filings, calling the inclusion "unacceptable," according to CNN. This follows Democracy Docket's reporting that the DOJ still claims Halligan is a U.S. attorney despite a court disqualifying her last month.
Background:
Background:
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Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
Politico's cartoons of the week.
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Politico's cartoons of the week.
The Mighty Grafter: While regular people are suffering through inflation, job losses and high healthcare premiums, he is pardoning his rich friends and making a pretty penny doing it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The Mighty Grafter: While regular people are suffering through inflation, job losses and high healthcare premiums, he is pardoning his rich friends and making a pretty penny doing it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Politico's cartoon of the week.
November 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Politico's cartoon of the week.
2 Politico cartoons, same theme.
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
2 Politico cartoons, same theme.
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Trump rages at Democratic vets urging troops to defy unlawful orders.
"SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH."
"SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH."
Trump rages at Democratic vets urging troops to defy unlawful orders
His post suggested the Democrats' actions were treasonous and punishable by death.
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Trump rages at Democratic vets urging troops to defy unlawful orders.
"SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH."
"SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH."
