Patricia Lopez
@plopezmn.bsky.social
Political columnist at Bloomberg Opinion. Previously Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board.
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Paul Ingrassia, a lawyer who previously represented Andrew and Tristan Tate before joining the White House, stepped in on their behalf during a federal investigation, saying the seizure of the Tates’ devices was not a good use of time or resources.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Paul Ingrassia, a lawyer who previously represented Andrew and Tristan Tate before joining the White House, stepped in on their behalf during a federal investigation, saying the seizure of the Tates’ devices was not a good use of time or resources.
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Trump has promised $2,000 checks to every American "except for the rich" as a kind of tariff rebate. But, writes @plopezmn.bsky.social, you'll never see a dime of it www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Those $2,000 Tariff Checks Are a Shell Game
President Donald Trump has been touting tariff rebate checks for middle-class Americans, a move he hopes will convince voters that he cares about affordability. The $2,000 payments would go to “all bu...
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Trump has promised $2,000 checks to every American "except for the rich" as a kind of tariff rebate. But, writes @plopezmn.bsky.social, you'll never see a dime of it www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Trump has attacked "meatpacking cartels" for high beef prices and vowed to have his DOJ investigate. Don't hold your breath, writes @plopezmn.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
‘Meatpacking Cartels’ Are a Useful Villain for Beef Prices
President Trump has called on the Justice Department to investigate the so-called Big Four meatpacking conglomerates that have a hammerlock on beef processing, distribution and pricing in the US.
www.bloomberg.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Trump has attacked "meatpacking cartels" for high beef prices and vowed to have his DOJ investigate. Don't hold your breath, writes @plopezmn.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Most US ranchers backed Trump. Now, he's promising to help farmers in Argentina at their expense. It's a betrayal, writes @plopezmn.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Argentine Beef Imports Would Betray US Ranchers
American cattle ranchers might be forgiven for wondering whether President Donald Trump’s new slogan is “Argentina First.”
www.bloomberg.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Most US ranchers backed Trump. Now, he's promising to help farmers in Argentina at their expense. It's a betrayal, writes @plopezmn.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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President-elect Musk ordered Congress to handle government funding negotiations differently. Trump, after a late start, wound up agreeing with him.
December 19, 2024 at 12:11 AM
President-elect Musk ordered Congress to handle government funding negotiations differently. Trump, after a late start, wound up agreeing with him.