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Why would Jeffrey Epstein kill himself in jail if he had this much leverage of the one person who could give him a full pardon?
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Why would Jeffrey Epstein kill himself in jail if he had this much leverage of the one person who could give him a full pardon?
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Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
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“Finally, we got an ICE agent who crossed the line so bad, he got arrested,” Attorney Greg Kirakosian said in a statement to L.A. TACO.
The full story: lataco.com/gerardo-rodr...
By @shoton35mm.bsky.social
The full story: lataco.com/gerardo-rodr...
By @shoton35mm.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
“Finally, we got an ICE agent who crossed the line so bad, he got arrested,” Attorney Greg Kirakosian said in a statement to L.A. TACO.
The full story: lataco.com/gerardo-rodr...
By @shoton35mm.bsky.social
The full story: lataco.com/gerardo-rodr...
By @shoton35mm.bsky.social
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Everything we’ve seen from him these past six months suggests the only lesson he took from COVID was that he didn’t have enough control over public information. Now he thinks he’s rectified that problem and that he can b.s. his way through everything. A big bet. www.offmessage.net/p/trump-is-s...
August 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Everything we’ve seen from him these past six months suggests the only lesson he took from COVID was that he didn’t have enough control over public information. Now he thinks he’s rectified that problem and that he can b.s. his way through everything. A big bet. www.offmessage.net/p/trump-is-s...
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California is moving closer to a special election on redistricting—firing back at Texas Republicans’ gerrymandering power grab.
California Republicans are against it. They’re trying to block it while their party rigs maps in red states.
The plan is a trigger-based redraw…
California Republicans are against it. They’re trying to block it while their party rigs maps in red states.
The plan is a trigger-based redraw…
August 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
California is moving closer to a special election on redistricting—firing back at Texas Republicans’ gerrymandering power grab.
California Republicans are against it. They’re trying to block it while their party rigs maps in red states.
The plan is a trigger-based redraw…
California Republicans are against it. They’re trying to block it while their party rigs maps in red states.
The plan is a trigger-based redraw…
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Jesse Watters doesn’t understand which party drew the maps in Texas.
August 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Jesse Watters doesn’t understand which party drew the maps in Texas.
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Nobody’s ever seen a website like this before.
There’s never been anything like it.
Many people are saying this website is the best ever.
houserepublicanpricehike.com
There’s never been anything like it.
Many people are saying this website is the best ever.
houserepublicanpricehike.com
House Republican Price Hike
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houserepublicanpricehike.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Nobody’s ever seen a website like this before.
There’s never been anything like it.
Many people are saying this website is the best ever.
houserepublicanpricehike.com
There’s never been anything like it.
Many people are saying this website is the best ever.
houserepublicanpricehike.com
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It could very well turn out to be the first time in history that a political leader has had a direct negative impact on the global economy. What Donald is doing is unreal. When we look back at it, we'll realize how crazy.
"The president usually has limited control over the economy, with downturns being caused by events beyond their control. In this case, however, Trump’s policies are directly responsible for job losses, rising prices, wavering confidence, and a speedrun toward what looks like stagflation."
The looming Trumpcession
Orange man bad (for the economy).
www.publicnotice.co
August 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It could very well turn out to be the first time in history that a political leader has had a direct negative impact on the global economy. What Donald is doing is unreal. When we look back at it, we'll realize how crazy.
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Let’s get something straight first about the Fed.
August 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Let’s get something straight first about the Fed.
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The Guardian tells us what the US press will not.
‘He has trouble completing a thought’: bizarre public appearances again cast doubt on Trump’s mental acuity
Joe Biden was hounded for his age-related gaffes, but Trump’s increasingly strange behavior has largely been ignored
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Guardian tells us what the US press will not.
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You’ve heard of Donald Trump. But have you heard of Russell Vought?
He’s the man behind Project 2025—a 900-page roadmap for dismantling democracy and rebuilding it in the image of the far-right. Six months in, Trump is executing this plan step-for-step.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/project-20...
He’s the man behind Project 2025—a 900-page roadmap for dismantling democracy and rebuilding it in the image of the far-right. Six months in, Trump is executing this plan step-for-step.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/project-20...
Project 2025: The Shadow Presidency of the Heritage Foundation
From climate rollbacks to baby deportations—how Trump is enacting the Heritage Foundation’s extremist vision
adamkinzinger.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
You’ve heard of Donald Trump. But have you heard of Russell Vought?
He’s the man behind Project 2025—a 900-page roadmap for dismantling democracy and rebuilding it in the image of the far-right. Six months in, Trump is executing this plan step-for-step.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/project-20...
He’s the man behind Project 2025—a 900-page roadmap for dismantling democracy and rebuilding it in the image of the far-right. Six months in, Trump is executing this plan step-for-step.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/project-20...
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California community buys out local donut shop every day so immigrant owner could care for his sick wife.
THIS is what America was supposed to be about.
(via Inside Edition)
THIS is what America was supposed to be about.
(via Inside Edition)
August 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
California community buys out local donut shop every day so immigrant owner could care for his sick wife.
THIS is what America was supposed to be about.
(via Inside Edition)
THIS is what America was supposed to be about.
(via Inside Edition)
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Ouch and ouch
Young people fleeing in droves
Young people fleeing in droves
August 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Ouch and ouch
Young people fleeing in droves
Young people fleeing in droves
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say it again:
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
It's important to note here that we're not just talking about faculty & university staff. 100s of U.S. colleges are in towns or small cities where they form the major industry & lifeblood of the community. Loss of students -> loss of rent $, restaurant $, bars, bookstores, gaming stores...
The US could see a 30-40% decline in new international student enrollment, resulting in nearly $7 billion in lost revenue and more than 60,000 fewer American jobs. https://www.nafsa.org/fall-2025-international-student-enrollment-outlook-and-economic-impact
August 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
say it again:
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
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This is an important point
Much in DC in its formative years as our capital was deliberately “plain”
Because our government was supposedly not going to reflect the excess & exclusion of Old World royalty
The White House is stately & straightforward as a statement of principle
You know.
No kings.
Much in DC in its formative years as our capital was deliberately “plain”
Because our government was supposedly not going to reflect the excess & exclusion of Old World royalty
The White House is stately & straightforward as a statement of principle
You know.
No kings.
We think of the White House as a big mansion, but the point is it's not a palace. It's a house. It's modest, one of the smallest residences for a head of state. The east and west wings are deliberately minimal and unobtrusive. It's not Versailles or Buckingham. It symbolizes civic republicanism.
August 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This is an important point
Much in DC in its formative years as our capital was deliberately “plain”
Because our government was supposedly not going to reflect the excess & exclusion of Old World royalty
The White House is stately & straightforward as a statement of principle
You know.
No kings.
Much in DC in its formative years as our capital was deliberately “plain”
Because our government was supposedly not going to reflect the excess & exclusion of Old World royalty
The White House is stately & straightforward as a statement of principle
You know.
No kings.
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Elizabeth Warren went to CNBC today and destroyed Donald Trump on the economy. Trump is trying to bury this appearance with a tantrum on his failing media site.
Make sure this goes viral instead.
www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
Make sure this goes viral instead.
www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
Senator Elizabeth Warren: Firing of BLS commissioner is 'dangerous'
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss her reaction President Trump's firing of BSL chief, whether Congress is able to take action, and much more.
www.cnbc.com
August 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Elizabeth Warren went to CNBC today and destroyed Donald Trump on the economy. Trump is trying to bury this appearance with a tantrum on his failing media site.
Make sure this goes viral instead.
www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
Make sure this goes viral instead.
www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
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the Elizabeth Warren CNBC hit that triggered Trump: "Trump ran for office saying he'd lower costs on day 1. Cost of groceries are up, cost of housing is up, healthcare is up. And where is Trump? He's passing a signature bill to throw people off healthcare so he can do tax cuts for billionaires."
August 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
the Elizabeth Warren CNBC hit that triggered Trump: "Trump ran for office saying he'd lower costs on day 1. Cost of groceries are up, cost of housing is up, healthcare is up. And where is Trump? He's passing a signature bill to throw people off healthcare so he can do tax cuts for billionaires."
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Global opinion on Trump is polarized and largely negative. Per Pew's June 2025 survey of 24 nations, a median 34% express confidence in his leadership, with 62% lacking it—lowest in Europe and allies, where he's seen as arrogant and dangerous.
Trump would hate if you liked & reposted this 🤣
Trump would hate if you liked & reposted this 🤣
July 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Global opinion on Trump is polarized and largely negative. Per Pew's June 2025 survey of 24 nations, a median 34% express confidence in his leadership, with 62% lacking it—lowest in Europe and allies, where he's seen as arrogant and dangerous.
Trump would hate if you liked & reposted this 🤣
Trump would hate if you liked & reposted this 🤣
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It's really weird to demand accountability from a NYC mayoral candidate for a deadly NYC shooting rather than the current NYC mayor, an ex-cop who campaigned on a "tough on crime" platform and promptly got indicted for crimes
July 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's really weird to demand accountability from a NYC mayoral candidate for a deadly NYC shooting rather than the current NYC mayor, an ex-cop who campaigned on a "tough on crime" platform and promptly got indicted for crimes
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Is the Government Still Collecting Inflation Data? Well … talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/is-th...
Is the Government Still Collecting Inflation Data? Well …
Whether it’s AI or Social Media, for me at least, the routine...
talkingpointsmemo.com
July 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Is the Government Still Collecting Inflation Data? Well … talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/is-th...
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Update: I offered the amendment. Not to refuse acceptance of the Qatari jet; just to prohibit Trump from taking it with him when he leaves office - after the taxpayers spend $1 billion to retrofit it.
Failed 14-15. Every single Republican voted to allow Trump to take the jet.
Failed 14-15. Every single Republican voted to allow Trump to take the jet.
The fight against corruption has to be ceaseless.
Today in the Appropriations Committee, I will offer an amendment to prohibit the Qatari jet that was gifted to Trump (which is going to cost taxpayers $1 billion) from being transferred to him personally.
Stay tuned.
Today in the Appropriations Committee, I will offer an amendment to prohibit the Qatari jet that was gifted to Trump (which is going to cost taxpayers $1 billion) from being transferred to him personally.
Stay tuned.
July 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Update: I offered the amendment. Not to refuse acceptance of the Qatari jet; just to prohibit Trump from taking it with him when he leaves office - after the taxpayers spend $1 billion to retrofit it.
Failed 14-15. Every single Republican voted to allow Trump to take the jet.
Failed 14-15. Every single Republican voted to allow Trump to take the jet.
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Officers who shatter car windows aren’t being disciplined — they’re being promoted.
One ICE official who smashed a window in front of a local TV reporter now has a senior ICE position overseeing operations on the East Coast.
One ICE official who smashed a window in front of a local TV reporter now has a senior ICE position overseeing operations on the East Coast.
“We’ll Smash the Fucking Window Out and Drag Him Out”
We’ve documented nearly 50 incidents of immigration officers shattering car windows to make arrests — a tactic experts say was rarely used before Trump took office. ICE claims its officers use a…
projects.propublica.org
July 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Officers who shatter car windows aren’t being disciplined — they’re being promoted.
One ICE official who smashed a window in front of a local TV reporter now has a senior ICE position overseeing operations on the East Coast.
One ICE official who smashed a window in front of a local TV reporter now has a senior ICE position overseeing operations on the East Coast.
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It's remarkable how much national crime and violence and murder debates go on with no grasp of the history of crime/violence in the USA. Deep South/Gulf coast states have always had highest murder/gun violence in the country. Always. In general the South has higher rates of crime/violence ....
July 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
It's remarkable how much national crime and violence and murder debates go on with no grasp of the history of crime/violence in the USA. Deep South/Gulf coast states have always had highest murder/gun violence in the country. Always. In general the South has higher rates of crime/violence ....