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Kash Patel was angry about his publicly-available jet logs indicating he’d flown to see his musician girlfriend perform so he forced out a senior FBI official overseeing aviation, Bloomberg reports
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November 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Kash Patel was angry about his publicly-available jet logs indicating he’d flown to see his musician girlfriend perform so he forced out a senior FBI official overseeing aviation, Bloomberg reports
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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Dr. Jane Goodall, the legendary animal rights advocate, has died at 91.
October 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Dr. Jane Goodall, the legendary animal rights advocate, has died at 91.
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New from me: PENNY SHORTAGE! Retailers are lobbying Congress for a law to let them round to the nearest nickel ASAP as pennies go away.
“Businesses simply cannot provide exact change any longer because they cannot get pennies,” they wrote. Gift link:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“Businesses simply cannot provide exact change any longer because they cannot get pennies,” they wrote. Gift link:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Retailers Seek Law Rounding to Nearest Nickel as Pennies Go Away
US retailers are appealing to Congress for a new law allowing them to round purchases to the nearest nickel as new supplies of pennies dry up, according to a letter seen by Bloomberg.
www.bloomberg.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:17 AM
New from me: PENNY SHORTAGE! Retailers are lobbying Congress for a law to let them round to the nearest nickel ASAP as pennies go away.
“Businesses simply cannot provide exact change any longer because they cannot get pennies,” they wrote. Gift link:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“Businesses simply cannot provide exact change any longer because they cannot get pennies,” they wrote. Gift link:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Pentagon contractors must notify the government if the price of spare parts for sustainment contracts jumps by more than 25%, under bipartisan legislation from Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
Boeing Parts Costs Push Senators to Target Defense Price Gouging
Pentagon contractors must notify the government if the price of spare parts for sustainment contracts jumps by more than 25%, under bipartisan legislation from Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chuck ...
news.bgov.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Pentagon contractors must notify the government if the price of spare parts for sustainment contracts jumps by more than 25%, under bipartisan legislation from Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
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The CDC has quietly and drastically scaled back the country’s most comprehensive system for tracking the food-borne illnesses estimated to sicken millions of Americans each year.
The CDC’s Cuts to FoodNet Could Threaten Americans’ Health
Public health experts worry that downsizing the sprawling FoodNet surveillance system could make it harder to prevent food-borne illnesses.
nyti.ms
September 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The CDC has quietly and drastically scaled back the country’s most comprehensive system for tracking the food-borne illnesses estimated to sicken millions of Americans each year.
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Double scoop : We got to talk to Brett Leatherman about his new role as head of the FBI's Cyber Division, and we broke the news of the latest Salt Typhoon victim to be identified, satellite comms company Viasat:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Viasat Identified as Victim in Sweeping Phone Hack Tied to China
Viasat Inc. is the latest US communications company identified as a victim of the sweeping surveillance hack blamed on the Chinese government that emerged during last year’s presidential campaign, acc...
www.bloomberg.com
June 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Double scoop : We got to talk to Brett Leatherman about his new role as head of the FBI's Cyber Division, and we broke the news of the latest Salt Typhoon victim to be identified, satellite comms company Viasat:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Saving $30 million by reducing independent testing of weapons systems right before having a $45 million parade defies reason.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hegseth Targets Independent Pentagon Test Office for Major Cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered staff cuts at the congressionally mandated Pentagon office that oversees tests of major weapons systems, to ensure they’re effective and maintainable, before bil...
www.bloomberg.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Saving $30 million by reducing independent testing of weapons systems right before having a $45 million parade defies reason.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Journalists who cover the US military say they are extremely concerned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new restrictions on press access at the Pentagon – "a direct attack on the freedom of the press and America's right to know what its military is doing." Here's my latest story:
Pentagon Press Association calls Defense Secretary Hegseth’s access restrictions ‘a direct attack’ | CNN Business
The sharp words from the Pentagon Press Association came after Hegseth announced “additional credentialing procedures for press at the Pentagon in the interest of national security.”
www.cnn.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Journalists who cover the US military say they are extremely concerned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new restrictions on press access at the Pentagon – "a direct attack on the freedom of the press and America's right to know what its military is doing." Here's my latest story:
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Anybody calling for political violence please unfollow so I don’t have to block you. My workplace has seen enough blood shed from crazy people. Two people are dead from a shooting blocks away last night.
May 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Anybody calling for political violence please unfollow so I don’t have to block you. My workplace has seen enough blood shed from crazy people. Two people are dead from a shooting blocks away last night.
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Disturbing story about star journalist Wesley Lowery here. bsky.app/profile/colu...
Wesley Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in journalism say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault. www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...
Journalists Attest to Experiences of Sexual Misconduct with Wesley Lowery
Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in the industry say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault.
www.cjr.org
May 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Disturbing story about star journalist Wesley Lowery here. bsky.app/profile/colu...
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I had @weatherwest.bsky.social on the show a few weeks ago to warn about what NOAA cuts might mean for storm season. I fear we are seeing the results. slate.com/podcasts/wha...
Death of the Weather Forecast?
All the news you need on the weather report.
slate.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I had @weatherwest.bsky.social on the show a few weeks ago to warn about what NOAA cuts might mean for storm season. I fear we are seeing the results. slate.com/podcasts/wha...
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The centrist mayor of Bucharest took a lead in Romania’s presidential election, potentially quashing the ambitions of a far-right Donald Trump loyalist as authorities recorded the biggest turnout in a quarter century, exit polls show.
Romanian Centrist Leads Trump Ally in Vote, Exit Polls Show
The centrist mayor of Bucharest took a lead in Romania’s presidential election, potentially quashing the ambitions of a far-right Donald Trump loyalist as authorities recorded the biggest turnout in a quarter century, exit polls show.
bloom.bg
May 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The centrist mayor of Bucharest took a lead in Romania’s presidential election, potentially quashing the ambitions of a far-right Donald Trump loyalist as authorities recorded the biggest turnout in a quarter century, exit polls show.
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! Key New York Republican Proposes Higher Top Tax Rate to Pay for SALT, Cut Deficit www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
New York Republican Floats Higher Tax Rate to Pay for SALT
A key House Republican who is pushing for a higher cap for state and local tax deductions sought to revive the idea of raising the top rate for high earners to help pay for President Donald Trump’s ta...
www.bloomberg.com
May 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
! Key New York Republican Proposes Higher Top Tax Rate to Pay for SALT, Cut Deficit www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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30 YEARS AGO TODAY: New York's Patrick Ewing hits the game-winning jumper with 1.8 seconds to go in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Indiana. Ewing scored 19 PTS and John Starks had 15 PTS/7 AST in the Knicks' 96-95 victory, which cut the Pacers' series lead to 3-2.
May 17, 1995
May 17, 1995
May 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
30 YEARS AGO TODAY: New York's Patrick Ewing hits the game-winning jumper with 1.8 seconds to go in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Indiana. Ewing scored 19 PTS and John Starks had 15 PTS/7 AST in the Knicks' 96-95 victory, which cut the Pacers' series lead to 3-2.
May 17, 1995
May 17, 1995
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U.S. Military Bans Men With Girl Names From Combat
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U.S. Military Bans Men With Girl Names From Combat
WASHINGTON—In a move that significantly restricts the eligibility of thousands of American troops to fight for their country on the front lines, senior U.S. military officials announced Wednesday that all men with girl names would now be forbidden from serving in combat roles. The ban, which goes into effect immediately, prohibits male personnel with clearly […]
theonion.com
May 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
U.S. Military Bans Men With Girl Names From Combat
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"DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Members to Help With Immigration Crackdown
The Defense Dept is reviewing the request. If approved, one official said, it would be the first time NG troops were used to help enforce an immigration crackdown" in the US
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/u...
The Defense Dept is reviewing the request. If approved, one official said, it would be the first time NG troops were used to help enforce an immigration crackdown" in the US
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/u...
D.H.S. Requests 20,000 National Guard Members to Help With Immigration Crackdown
www.nytimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Members to Help With Immigration Crackdown
The Defense Dept is reviewing the request. If approved, one official said, it would be the first time NG troops were used to help enforce an immigration crackdown" in the US
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/u...
The Defense Dept is reviewing the request. If approved, one official said, it would be the first time NG troops were used to help enforce an immigration crackdown" in the US
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/u...
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From @theathletic.bsky.social: The Knicks beat the Celtics, overcoming a 20-point deficit once again in their NBA playoff series to take a 2-0 lead.
Knicks vs. Celtics live updates: NBA playoffs reaction as New York steals dramatic Game 2 win in Boston
Follow live reaction as the Knicks come back from a 20-point deficit again to win at TD Garden, lead the Eastern Conference semifinals 2-0
www.nytimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:02 AM
From @theathletic.bsky.social: The Knicks beat the Celtics, overcoming a 20-point deficit once again in their NBA playoff series to take a 2-0 lead.
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Donald Trump’s pick to be the Defense Department’s next digital policy chief on Tuesday said she would reassess policies for offensive cyber operations to ensure DOD is keeping pace with the “exponential” changes to the domain.
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/dod-cyber-po...
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/dod-cyber-po...
DOD cyber policy nominee vows to ‘revaluate’ offensive cyber guardrails
Katie Sutton, nominated to serve as assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, told lawmakers that the U.S. needs to be able to effectively respond to cyberattacks.
therecord.media
May 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Donald Trump’s pick to be the Defense Department’s next digital policy chief on Tuesday said she would reassess policies for offensive cyber operations to ensure DOD is keeping pace with the “exponential” changes to the domain.
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/dod-cyber-po...
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/dod-cyber-po...
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President Donald Trump will request a record $1.01 trillion in national security spending for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, sources say
Trump to Propose Record $1.01 Trillion National Security Budget
President Donald Trump will request a record $1.01 trillion in national security spending for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, more than 13% over the current year’s figure, according to administration officials familiar with the matter.
bloom.bg
May 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
President Donald Trump will request a record $1.01 trillion in national security spending for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, sources say
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The Trump administration's "firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers will cost upward of $135 billion this fiscal year."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
April 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The Trump administration's "firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers will cost upward of $135 billion this fiscal year."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
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Imagine America during the Korean War in 1950 telling the embattled southern forces after Pyongyang’s massive invasion that both sides “need to put down their weapons and build a better North and South Korea.”
Trump is acting as a de facto Russian ally.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump is acting as a de facto Russian ally.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump Is Acting as a Proxy for Putin
His proposal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine isn’t a peace plan—it’s a reward for aggression.
www.theatlantic.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Imagine America during the Korean War in 1950 telling the embattled southern forces after Pyongyang’s massive invasion that both sides “need to put down their weapons and build a better North and South Korea.”
Trump is acting as a de facto Russian ally.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump is acting as a de facto Russian ally.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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“Worst April since 1932” says WSJ -
gift link and a few pictures of bread lines in NY from 1932
www.wsj.com/finance/inve...
gift link and a few pictures of bread lines in NY from 1932
www.wsj.com/finance/inve...
April 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
“Worst April since 1932” says WSJ -
gift link and a few pictures of bread lines in NY from 1932
www.wsj.com/finance/inve...
gift link and a few pictures of bread lines in NY from 1932
www.wsj.com/finance/inve...
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NEW: Pete Hegseth’s Signal chats about pending strikes in Yemen included information from a top general’s secure messages to him, three U.S. officials with direct knowledge tell NBC News.
Info Pete Hegseth shared with wife, brother came from top general’s secure messages
Hegseth has denied the information he shared was classified, but it was given to him on a system for sensitive and classified information, sources told NBC News.
nbcnews.to
April 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
NEW: Pete Hegseth’s Signal chats about pending strikes in Yemen included information from a top general’s secure messages to him, three U.S. officials with direct knowledge tell NBC News.
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Big one for military folks ...
Hegseth's Pentagon looking to hand on-base grocery stores and shops designed to save service members and their families money to the private sector.
Story by @ktoropin.bsky.social + @tomnovelly.bsky.social
Hegseth's Pentagon looking to hand on-base grocery stores and shops designed to save service members and their families money to the private sector.
Story by @ktoropin.bsky.social + @tomnovelly.bsky.social
Privatized Commissaries? Pentagon Looking to Turn Over Retail, Recreation Services to Companies
The Pentagon’s newest push to trim its workforce and spending could mean that on-base grocery stores and shops designed to save service members and their families money could ultimately be sold off to...
www.military.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Big one for military folks ...
Hegseth's Pentagon looking to hand on-base grocery stores and shops designed to save service members and their families money to the private sector.
Story by @ktoropin.bsky.social + @tomnovelly.bsky.social
Hegseth's Pentagon looking to hand on-base grocery stores and shops designed to save service members and their families money to the private sector.
Story by @ktoropin.bsky.social + @tomnovelly.bsky.social
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Shakedown approaching a billion dollars
Here is an up to date list of Big Law collaborators along with how much in free legal services they have pledged to Trump's causes.
Paul Weiss 40M
Cadwalader 100M
Milbank 100M
Skadden Arps 100M
Willkie Farr 100M
A&O Shearman 125M
Kirkland & Ellis 125M
Latham & Watkins 125M
Simpson Thacher 125M
Paul Weiss 40M
Cadwalader 100M
Milbank 100M
Skadden Arps 100M
Willkie Farr 100M
A&O Shearman 125M
Kirkland & Ellis 125M
Latham & Watkins 125M
Simpson Thacher 125M
April 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Shakedown approaching a billion dollars