Oldcelt
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Marine Le Pen found guilty in EU funding embezzlement case - She used it to finance her far-right National Rally (RN) party.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Marine Le Pen found guilty in EU funding embezzlement case
www.bbc.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Marine Le Pen found guilty in EU funding embezzlement case - She used it to finance her far-right National Rally (RN) party.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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‘Free speech’ latest.
This is *extremely* alarming — White House fires a career federal prosecutor because he (1) went after a politically connected businessman and (2) criticized Trump during a 2020 congressional bid.
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
![Though U.S. attorneys are political appointees who often ally with the agenda of the current presidential administration, line prosecutors like Schleifer are normally considered career employees. But since taking office, the Trump administration has made a point to drive those seen as political enemies from all levels of the federal government.
"This is the most overtly political firing I've seen in my time at the Department of Justice," said Palmer, the former federal prosecutor. "I could absolutely see it having kind of a chilling effect. I also think current prosecutors are concerned about the ability to have free speech. An AUSA [assistant U.S. attorney] who I spoke to said they are concerned that the only people who will be allowed to stay are Republicans or very quiet Democrats."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wufsdxzvzx36d7wppganbvpw/bafkreidwoty6rsibzeinn72q7r3h76kazos766qlxl5bvhaiejvwwaid6m@jpeg)
March 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
‘Free speech’ latest.
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The White House has fired a *second* career prosecutor in addition to the one atop this thread.
Reagan Fondren was acting U.S. Attorney for the Western Dist. of Tenn. Instead of just removing her from that role (which is common) they fired her from her career job.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/u...
Reagan Fondren was acting U.S. Attorney for the Western Dist. of Tenn. Instead of just removing her from that role (which is common) they fired her from her career job.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/u...
White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors (Gift Article)
Two prosecutors were dismissed out of the blue, notified by a terse one-sentence email stating no reason for the move other than that it was on behalf of the president himself.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The White House has fired a *second* career prosecutor in addition to the one atop this thread.
Reagan Fondren was acting U.S. Attorney for the Western Dist. of Tenn. Instead of just removing her from that role (which is common) they fired her from her career job.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/u...
Reagan Fondren was acting U.S. Attorney for the Western Dist. of Tenn. Instead of just removing her from that role (which is common) they fired her from her career job.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/u...
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So, which is it?
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
March 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
So, which is it?
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
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A reminder that Conor McGregor has been found liable for rape in a civil case - and is facing another civil trial for an alleged sexual assault.
He's being welcomed into the White House with open arms.
He's being welcomed into the White House with open arms.
Trump’s show of support for Conor McGregor is making fertile ground for Ireland’s far right | Justine McCarthy
The fighter won’t be Irish president any time soon, but the Trumpocracy seems to think it can shift the country’s politics by endorsing him, writes Irish journalist Justine McCarthy
buff.ly
March 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A reminder that Conor McGregor has been found liable for rape in a civil case - and is facing another civil trial for an alleged sexual assault.
He's being welcomed into the White House with open arms.
He's being welcomed into the White House with open arms.
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Wisconsin residents are receiving text messages from a (202) D.C. area code, falsely urging them not to vote in the upcoming election. These messages are not legitimate.
March 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Wisconsin residents are receiving text messages from a (202) D.C. area code, falsely urging them not to vote in the upcoming election. These messages are not legitimate.
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I'm not saying anything novel here but it really is just truly despicable to watch them use THEIR OWN COLOSSAL SCREW UP to slander the reporter THEY INCLUDED ON THEIR CLASSIFIED GROUP CHAT
March 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I'm not saying anything novel here but it really is just truly despicable to watch them use THEIR OWN COLOSSAL SCREW UP to slander the reporter THEY INCLUDED ON THEIR CLASSIFIED GROUP CHAT
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A preening, strutting, thuggish fascist met with a megalomaniacal dictator today in 1940.
They agreed to divide up the assets of other European nations.
They agreed to divide up the assets of other European nations.
March 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A preening, strutting, thuggish fascist met with a megalomaniacal dictator today in 1940.
They agreed to divide up the assets of other European nations.
They agreed to divide up the assets of other European nations.
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Kemi Badenoch, who just declared Net Zero is "impossible" to reach, received donations from funders of a Tufton Street climate science denial group that campaigns against the target
One donor, who chairs 'Net Zero Watch' hosted her campaign HQ in his home
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
One donor, who chairs 'Net Zero Watch' hosted her campaign HQ in his home
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
Kemi Badenoch Ditches Net Zero Target After Taking Donations From Funders of Tufton Street Climate Denial Group
The Conservative leader and her Shadow Net Zero Secretary took funding from key backers of lobby groups campaigning to curb action against climate change
bylinetimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Kemi Badenoch, who just declared Net Zero is "impossible" to reach, received donations from funders of a Tufton Street climate science denial group that campaigns against the target
One donor, who chairs 'Net Zero Watch' hosted her campaign HQ in his home
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
One donor, who chairs 'Net Zero Watch' hosted her campaign HQ in his home
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
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“When the victory was won, he made the announcement himself”
Suetonius on Emperor Nero’s absurd participation in the Olympic Games.
Suetonius on Emperor Nero’s absurd participation in the Olympic Games.
March 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“When the victory was won, he made the announcement himself”
Suetonius on Emperor Nero’s absurd participation in the Olympic Games.
Suetonius on Emperor Nero’s absurd participation in the Olympic Games.
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Leading American medical schools and university graduate school departments in the sciences are sending out notices to all their admitted incoming students for the fall that their offers of admission for Fall 2025 have been cancelled because of federal grant cuts.
March 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Leading American medical schools and university graduate school departments in the sciences are sending out notices to all their admitted incoming students for the fall that their offers of admission for Fall 2025 have been cancelled because of federal grant cuts.
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‘Newsnight has gained a new lease of life….in the age of social media, opinions abound but the kind of thoughtful analysis provided by Newsnight is in short supply’
So says Daily Telegraph 👇
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
So says Daily Telegraph 👇
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Victoria Derbyshire on Newsnight’s improbable comeback in the second age of Trump
A booming news agenda has given BBC Two’s flagship show a fresh lease of life
www.telegraph.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
‘Newsnight has gained a new lease of life….in the age of social media, opinions abound but the kind of thoughtful analysis provided by Newsnight is in short supply’
So says Daily Telegraph 👇
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
So says Daily Telegraph 👇
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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Andrea Jenkyns, who publicly turned against <checks notes> two of her last four own leaders, before altogether defecting from the Conservatives to stand for Reform UK, says internal party fighting "doesn't look great" and calls for unity. 🤨 ~AA
March 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Andrea Jenkyns, who publicly turned against <checks notes> two of her last four own leaders, before altogether defecting from the Conservatives to stand for Reform UK, says internal party fighting "doesn't look great" and calls for unity. 🤨 ~AA
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UMASS IS RESCINDING ALL GRAD POSITIONS FOR THIS YEAR
March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
UMASS IS RESCINDING ALL GRAD POSITIONS FOR THIS YEAR
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Yesterday: Musk insulted the Foreign Minister of an ally saying "be quiet, small man."
Today he is calling a US Senator a "traitor."
This is uncharted waters. Musk is acting as a representative of the US government overseas, and de facto Prime Minister at home. Huge power w no accountability
Today he is calling a US Senator a "traitor."
This is uncharted waters. Musk is acting as a representative of the US government overseas, and de facto Prime Minister at home. Huge power w no accountability
“You are a traitor.”
An absurd and insulting thing to say to anyone who posts what Senator Kelly did.
And even more insulting since he served as a U.S. Navy captain and a NASA astronaut.
Kelly was a combat pilot and flew 39 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War.
An absurd and insulting thing to say to anyone who posts what Senator Kelly did.
And even more insulting since he served as a U.S. Navy captain and a NASA astronaut.
Kelly was a combat pilot and flew 39 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War.
March 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Yesterday: Musk insulted the Foreign Minister of an ally saying "be quiet, small man."
Today he is calling a US Senator a "traitor."
This is uncharted waters. Musk is acting as a representative of the US government overseas, and de facto Prime Minister at home. Huge power w no accountability
Today he is calling a US Senator a "traitor."
This is uncharted waters. Musk is acting as a representative of the US government overseas, and de facto Prime Minister at home. Huge power w no accountability
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A federal judge signaled that he will require Elon Musk’s team to begin preserving any documents that could potentially be subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. This move is part of an effort to overturn a
March 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A federal judge signaled that he will require Elon Musk’s team to begin preserving any documents that could potentially be subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. This move is part of an effort to overturn a
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MAGA freak on #r4today defending JD Vance by echoing far right talking points from the UK - calling migrants an invasion.
Are we joining the dots yet?
They want our anger directed at homeless foreigners instead of the billionaire bully boys who are looting the whole world.
Are we joining the dots yet?
They want our anger directed at homeless foreigners instead of the billionaire bully boys who are looting the whole world.
March 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
MAGA freak on #r4today defending JD Vance by echoing far right talking points from the UK - calling migrants an invasion.
Are we joining the dots yet?
They want our anger directed at homeless foreigners instead of the billionaire bully boys who are looting the whole world.
Are we joining the dots yet?
They want our anger directed at homeless foreigners instead of the billionaire bully boys who are looting the whole world.
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🚨 PMQ's 🚨
The last government's estimation of the impact of a UK-US FTA on UK GDP?
A 0.16% increase
Our new report's estimation of the impact of deeper UK-EU regulatory alignment in goods and services on UK GDP?
A 2.2% increase
EU Prioritisation is a no brainer 🇬🇧🇪🇺
The last government's estimation of the impact of a UK-US FTA on UK GDP?
A 0.16% increase
Our new report's estimation of the impact of deeper UK-EU regulatory alignment in goods and services on UK GDP?
A 2.2% increase
EU Prioritisation is a no brainer 🇬🇧🇪🇺
March 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🚨 PMQ's 🚨
The last government's estimation of the impact of a UK-US FTA on UK GDP?
A 0.16% increase
Our new report's estimation of the impact of deeper UK-EU regulatory alignment in goods and services on UK GDP?
A 2.2% increase
EU Prioritisation is a no brainer 🇬🇧🇪🇺
The last government's estimation of the impact of a UK-US FTA on UK GDP?
A 0.16% increase
Our new report's estimation of the impact of deeper UK-EU regulatory alignment in goods and services on UK GDP?
A 2.2% increase
EU Prioritisation is a no brainer 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Following Elon Musk's open support for the AfD, Tesla sales in Germany were down 76% in February, compared with a year earlier
Mirrors steep decline for sales in other European markets.
🇩🇰⬇️48%
🇳🇴⬇️49%
🇸🇪⬇️42%
🇫🇷⬇️26%
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/b...
Mirrors steep decline for sales in other European markets.
🇩🇰⬇️48%
🇳🇴⬇️49%
🇸🇪⬇️42%
🇫🇷⬇️26%
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/b...
Tesla Sales Plunge in Germany, Reflecting Broader Slump in Europe
February numbers show the U.S. electric car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region, as anger at Elon Musk’s politics intensifies.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Following Elon Musk's open support for the AfD, Tesla sales in Germany were down 76% in February, compared with a year earlier
Mirrors steep decline for sales in other European markets.
🇩🇰⬇️48%
🇳🇴⬇️49%
🇸🇪⬇️42%
🇫🇷⬇️26%
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/b...
Mirrors steep decline for sales in other European markets.
🇩🇰⬇️48%
🇳🇴⬇️49%
🇸🇪⬇️42%
🇫🇷⬇️26%
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/b...
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🚨PMQ's🚨
Free breakfast clubs, the renters rights bill, workers rights bill and more.
A reminder that Labour are making tangible domestic progress in a geopolitically volatile world.
Free breakfast clubs, the renters rights bill, workers rights bill and more.
A reminder that Labour are making tangible domestic progress in a geopolitically volatile world.
March 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🚨PMQ's🚨
Free breakfast clubs, the renters rights bill, workers rights bill and more.
A reminder that Labour are making tangible domestic progress in a geopolitically volatile world.
Free breakfast clubs, the renters rights bill, workers rights bill and more.
A reminder that Labour are making tangible domestic progress in a geopolitically volatile world.
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Javier Milei just deleted from his socials every trace and photo of this June 2024 visit, during which he awarded Volodymyr Zelenskyy the Order of Freedom medal. ~AA
March 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Javier Milei just deleted from his socials every trace and photo of this June 2024 visit, during which he awarded Volodymyr Zelenskyy the Order of Freedom medal. ~AA
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Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.
March 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.
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Word of the day is ‘lickspittle’ (17th century): a person who fawns upon someone in power for personal gain.
March 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Word of the day is ‘lickspittle’ (17th century): a person who fawns upon someone in power for personal gain.
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What’s clear at this point is that the Trump strategy on Ukraine is to only place pressure on Zelensky, not Putin. The moves we’ve seen have been to give Russia everything it wants, and Ukraine nothing. It’s a complete reversal of the American position from only 6 weeks ago.
March 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
What’s clear at this point is that the Trump strategy on Ukraine is to only place pressure on Zelensky, not Putin. The moves we’ve seen have been to give Russia everything it wants, and Ukraine nothing. It’s a complete reversal of the American position from only 6 weeks ago.
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It took six weeks to get here
we've reached the point that the WSJ opinion section is publishing pieces with headlines like this, just saying
March 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It took six weeks to get here