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They’ve killed nearly 100 people in their “kinetic boat strikes”, but now we’re learning that the “narco terrorist” line was a lie
Trump, Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio want to make Venezuela an American colony so they can exploit their people and seize their oil
That’s what it was always about
Trump, Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio want to make Venezuela an American colony so they can exploit their people and seize their oil
That’s what it was always about
December 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
They’ve killed nearly 100 people in their “kinetic boat strikes”, but now we’re learning that the “narco terrorist” line was a lie
Trump, Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio want to make Venezuela an American colony so they can exploit their people and seize their oil
That’s what it was always about
Trump, Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio want to make Venezuela an American colony so they can exploit their people and seize their oil
That’s what it was always about
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But this report may understate inflation a bit.
Here's why: Usually the BLS collects prices all through November. But the shutdown kept it closed for the first half of November.
So more prices than usual were collected in the middle of "Black Friday" sales.
Here's why: Usually the BLS collects prices all through November. But the shutdown kept it closed for the first half of November.
So more prices than usual were collected in the middle of "Black Friday" sales.
December 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
But this report may understate inflation a bit.
Here's why: Usually the BLS collects prices all through November. But the shutdown kept it closed for the first half of November.
So more prices than usual were collected in the middle of "Black Friday" sales.
Here's why: Usually the BLS collects prices all through November. But the shutdown kept it closed for the first half of November.
So more prices than usual were collected in the middle of "Black Friday" sales.
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Inflation report for November just came out.
Headline rate: 2.7% over the year, down from 3%.
Core inflation: 2.6%.
Inflation is both slowing (this was an unexpectedly good report), yet still above the Fed's 2% target.
Headline rate: 2.7% over the year, down from 3%.
Core inflation: 2.6%.
Inflation is both slowing (this was an unexpectedly good report), yet still above the Fed's 2% target.
December 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Inflation report for November just came out.
Headline rate: 2.7% over the year, down from 3%.
Core inflation: 2.6%.
Inflation is both slowing (this was an unexpectedly good report), yet still above the Fed's 2% target.
Headline rate: 2.7% over the year, down from 3%.
Core inflation: 2.6%.
Inflation is both slowing (this was an unexpectedly good report), yet still above the Fed's 2% target.
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Reminder: in October 2024 before the election THE ECONOMIST called U.S. economy the "THE ENVY OF TH E WORLD"
Hey John King, Trump did not inherit a "bad deal", a bad economy. @cnn.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Reminder: in October 2024 before the election THE ECONOMIST called U.S. economy the "THE ENVY OF TH E WORLD"
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“Cassandras are not reasoning on the basis of fear; rather, their reasoning has led to a conclusion that is frightening. Indeed, I would say being a clear, critical thinker is the first of the things that make someone more likely to have “got it” early.”
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
The Americans Who Saw All This Coming—but Were Ignored and Maligned
Call them the Cassandras: the people—mostly not white and male—who smelled the fascism all over Trump from jump street. Why were they “alarmists,” and how did “anti-alarmism” become cool?
newrepublic.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“Cassandras are not reasoning on the basis of fear; rather, their reasoning has led to a conclusion that is frightening. Indeed, I would say being a clear, critical thinker is the first of the things that make someone more likely to have “got it” early.”
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
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A former White House cardiologist says Donald Trump looked "unwell" during his "manic" address to the nation.
Ex-White House cardiologist says Trump looked 'unwell' during 'manic' national address
A former White House cardiologist says Donald Trump looked "unwell" during his "manic" address to the nation. Dr. Jonathan Reiner, who served as Vice President Dick Cheney's cardiologist for decades, made a series of posts to X as Trump addressed the nation. Though Dr. Reiner has been critical of th...
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A former White House cardiologist says Donald Trump looked "unwell" during his "manic" address to the nation.
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Novo Nordisk has halted the development of any drug not tied to diabetes or obesity. That narrower focus is meant to clear the way for two new launches next year, including an oral version of Wegovy
The plan to rescue Denmark’s weight-loss pioneer
To recover its lead in obesity drugs, Novo Nordisk is transforming itself
econ.st
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Novo Nordisk has halted the development of any drug not tied to diabetes or obesity. That narrower focus is meant to clear the way for two new launches next year, including an oral version of Wegovy
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It’s not just the U.S.
Our new international poll finds the affordability crisis is underpinning political backlash across some of the world's biggest democracies.
Our new international poll finds the affordability crisis is underpinning political backlash across some of the world's biggest democracies.
Poll: The affordability crisis underpins rising political backlash in major economies
The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s not just the U.S.
Our new international poll finds the affordability crisis is underpinning political backlash across some of the world's biggest democracies.
Our new international poll finds the affordability crisis is underpinning political backlash across some of the world's biggest democracies.
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This winter's economic news, summarized:
1. It looks like the labor market has frozen
2. It looks like inflation is cooling
We can't be sure of either trend given shutdown-related distortions to data collection.
But... it surely pushes the Fed toward cutting rates again.
1. It looks like the labor market has frozen
2. It looks like inflation is cooling
We can't be sure of either trend given shutdown-related distortions to data collection.
But... it surely pushes the Fed toward cutting rates again.
December 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This winter's economic news, summarized:
1. It looks like the labor market has frozen
2. It looks like inflation is cooling
We can't be sure of either trend given shutdown-related distortions to data collection.
But... it surely pushes the Fed toward cutting rates again.
1. It looks like the labor market has frozen
2. It looks like inflation is cooling
We can't be sure of either trend given shutdown-related distortions to data collection.
But... it surely pushes the Fed toward cutting rates again.
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The Trump administration is expected to announce several moves Thursday that will have the effect of essentially banning gender-affirming care for transgender young people, even in states where it is still legal. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.
www.npr.org
December 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Trump administration is expected to announce several moves Thursday that will have the effect of essentially banning gender-affirming care for transgender young people, even in states where it is still legal. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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BARTIROMO: Back to this weakening of the numbers. Do you believe that the weakening of the numbers month to month on jobs and the unemployment rate ticking up is a function of AI or of weakness in the broader economy?
LORI CHAVEZ-DeREMER: It's absolutely not a function of AI
LORI CHAVEZ-DeREMER: It's absolutely not a function of AI
December 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
BARTIROMO: Back to this weakening of the numbers. Do you believe that the weakening of the numbers month to month on jobs and the unemployment rate ticking up is a function of AI or of weakness in the broader economy?
LORI CHAVEZ-DeREMER: It's absolutely not a function of AI
LORI CHAVEZ-DeREMER: It's absolutely not a function of AI
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Lawmakers are leaving for the holidays without a health care deal, guaranteeing higher insurance rates for millions come January.
“We’ll deal with it in January,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told reporters.
“We’ll deal with it in January,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told reporters.
Capitol agenda: Congress leaves health mess for January
Lawmakers will return after the holidays to resume their health care fight — and stare down another funding cliff.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Lawmakers are leaving for the holidays without a health care deal, guaranteeing higher insurance rates for millions come January.
“We’ll deal with it in January,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told reporters.
“We’ll deal with it in January,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told reporters.
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The pervasive worldview among America's elites is that the powerful should be exempt from criticism regardless of their behavior, and those of lesser status must be disciplined if they defy this rule and dare to object. Gotta stand together to protect privilege against the barbarians at the gates!
Harvard officials are reportedly secretly investigating two students for their roles in drawing scrutiny to the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and ex-president Larry Summers
Harvard Secretly Investigates Students Over Larry Summers Video on Epstein
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The pervasive worldview among America's elites is that the powerful should be exempt from criticism regardless of their behavior, and those of lesser status must be disciplined if they defy this rule and dare to object. Gotta stand together to protect privilege against the barbarians at the gates!
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Federal prosecutors attempted to get a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, to add a third felony charge to a failed indictment of NYAG Letitia James last week, while omitting earlier claims that she fraudulently converted a second home into a rental property.
It failed, again.
It failed, again.
December 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Federal prosecutors attempted to get a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, to add a third felony charge to a failed indictment of NYAG Letitia James last week, while omitting earlier claims that she fraudulently converted a second home into a rental property.
It failed, again.
It failed, again.
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What would be great is if Dem members in multiple states showed up at multiple ICE facilities at 10 a.m. tomorrow armed with this injunction.
NEW: Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to limit lawmakers' access to immigration jails. Advance notice no longer required & detention facilities at field offices are open to Congress. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge lifts Trump administration limits on lawmaker visits to ICE jails
A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot enforce newly adopted policies that require lawmakers to provide seven days notice before visiting detention facilities.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
What would be great is if Dem members in multiple states showed up at multiple ICE facilities at 10 a.m. tomorrow armed with this injunction.
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I've been busy and didn't know Trump was giving a primetime address, and it seems Trump didn't know either because what even is this stuff? Standard lies and the absence of real policy to help anyone, same stuff he says by the chopper before going golfing.
Trump claims he's brought down soaring prices, announces military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
www.cbsnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I've been busy and didn't know Trump was giving a primetime address, and it seems Trump didn't know either because what even is this stuff? Standard lies and the absence of real policy to help anyone, same stuff he says by the chopper before going golfing.
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It’s outrageous and unacceptable they are letting this sanctioned POS into the country.
Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev is expected to visit Miami this weekend for talks with Trump aides Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Putin envoy to hold talks with Trump aides on U.S. peace plan in Miami this weekend
Trump's advisers are expected to try to get Russian officials to agree to the updated proposal on ending the war in Ukraine.
www.axios.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
It’s outrageous and unacceptable they are letting this sanctioned POS into the country.
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A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him over a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Retired cop jailed for 37 days over Charlie Kirk meme sues, saying his First Amendment rights were violated | CNN Politics
A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him because of a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of co...
www.cnn.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer was held in jail for more than a month this fall after police arrested him over a Facebook post of a meme related to the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of...
www.dallasnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
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A Republican lawmaker admitted Wednesday that MAGA is splintering over President Donald Trump and his policies.
'Break within MAGA': GOP lawmaker admits party dividing over Trump
A Republican lawmaker admitted Wednesday that MAGA is splintering over President Donald Trump and his policies. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) told CNN's Wolf Blitzer that even with the friction among lawmakers over the president, he still thinks Trump has power in the Republican party and 2026 midterm ...
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A Republican lawmaker admitted Wednesday that MAGA is splintering over President Donald Trump and his policies.
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China's youth jobless rate at 16.9% in November reut.rs/49hWj2v
China's youth jobless rate at 16.9% in November
China's jobless rate for 16-to-24-year-olds, excluding college students, stood at 16.9% in November, down from 17.3% in the previous month, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Thursday.
reut.rs
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 AM
China's youth jobless rate at 16.9% in November reut.rs/49hWj2v
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AP: The U.S. announces a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones.
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 AM
AP: The U.S. announces a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones.
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When you’ve lost Matt Walsh…
December 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
When you’ve lost Matt Walsh…
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AOC on a 2028 presidential race against JD Vance: “I would stomp him.”
December 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
AOC on a 2028 presidential race against JD Vance: “I would stomp him.”