Monte Francis
@montefrancis.bsky.social
American journalist, writer, author, based in Paris
Thanks to @peterbakernyt.bsky.social for distilling what I’ve been thinking for weeks.
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How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
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April 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Thanks to @peterbakernyt.bsky.social for distilling what I’ve been thinking for weeks.
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"the plan to shrink IRS staff by up to 50% would — very conservatively — lead to a $400 billion increase in uncollected taxes over the next decade. It could easily mean more than $2 trillion in losses..."
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Opinion | DOGE says it’s saving $100 billion. It’s about to lose a lot more.
Cuts to the IRS will backfire by giving tax evaders a free pass.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"the plan to shrink IRS staff by up to 50% would — very conservatively — lead to a $400 billion increase in uncollected taxes over the next decade. It could easily mean more than $2 trillion in losses..."
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Tulsi Gabbard’s ex-aides say that the former congresswoman, whom Donald Trump has nominated as the next director of national intelligence, used to regularly consume Russian state media.
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Tulsi Gabbard’s Own Ex-Staffers Expose Her as a Russian Stooge
Donald Trump’s pick to serve as director of national intelligence regularly consumed Russian propaganda.
newrepublic.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Tulsi Gabbard’s ex-aides say that the former congresswoman, whom Donald Trump has nominated as the next director of national intelligence, used to regularly consume Russian state media.
newrepublic.com/post/189066/...
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7.0 magnitude earthquake hits Northern Calif., tsunami warning issued
The earthquake hit the area on Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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December 5, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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