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The Trump administration is proposing to almost double what’s considered safe exposure levels to formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical found in many consumer products, as part of a broader overhaul of its approach to regulating carcinogens.
Starting With Formaldehyde, Trump Administration Reassesses Chemical Risks
A draft memo from the E.P.A. assumes a safe threshold exists for formaldehyde, upending earlier findings that there is no safe level of exposure to the carcinogen.
nyti.ms
December 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The Trump administration is proposing to almost double what’s considered safe exposure levels to formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical found in many consumer products, as part of a broader overhaul of its approach to regulating carcinogens.
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“…this Supreme Court, which now believes that it has the power not only to say what the law is but to say what the facts are, decides that it can see the facts better.” @sifill.bsky.social
WATCH: The Supreme Court heard oral arguments to knock out the last remaining campaign finance regulations in the country—in a case brought by JD Vance. Renowned civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill joins to discuss.
JD Vance’s Supreme Court SHOWDOWN could upend midterm campaign finance rules
YouTube video by MS NOW
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December 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
“…this Supreme Court, which now believes that it has the power not only to say what the law is but to say what the facts are, decides that it can see the facts better.” @sifill.bsky.social
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Denmark’s military intelligence service raised concerns for the first time about the U.S. in its annual threat assessment, saying in a report released Wednesday that shifts in American policy are generating new uncertainties for Denmark’s security.
Danish Intelligence Report Raises Concerns About Shifts in US Policy Under Trump
A new document cites Washington’s shifting strategic priorities and growing pressure on allies under President Trump as sources of uncertainty for Denmark.
nyti.ms
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Denmark’s military intelligence service raised concerns for the first time about the U.S. in its annual threat assessment, saying in a report released Wednesday that shifts in American policy are generating new uncertainties for Denmark’s security.
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
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ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
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Tariffs grind gears; rates whisper. #econsky
Tariffs are like throwing rocks in the economic engine, then asking the Fed to fix the noise by adjusting the radio volume. Interest rates can tune demand, but they can’t magically make a trade war painless.
December 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Tariffs grind gears; rates whisper. #econsky
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Elections have consequences. A man like this never belonged near the levers of power. Not the first time. And certainly not this second time when everything was knowable. We are trapped in a tragedy and must fight our way out.
December 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Elections have consequences. A man like this never belonged near the levers of power. Not the first time. And certainly not this second time when everything was knowable. We are trapped in a tragedy and must fight our way out.
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ARKANSAS FARMER🧑🌾 : “Trump’s $12 billion bailout is a far cry from what we need. Just the loss in corn this year was over $16 billion. The loss in soybeans around $11 billion. Cotton & rice even bigger losses. $12 billion won’t make up for this 1 year.”
(H/T @factpostnews.bsky.social )
(H/T @factpostnews.bsky.social )
December 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
ARKANSAS FARMER🧑🌾 : “Trump’s $12 billion bailout is a far cry from what we need. Just the loss in corn this year was over $16 billion. The loss in soybeans around $11 billion. Cotton & rice even bigger losses. $12 billion won’t make up for this 1 year.”
(H/T @factpostnews.bsky.social )
(H/T @factpostnews.bsky.social )
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December 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
nbcnews.to
December 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
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Yesterday, weeks after the CEO of Nvidia made a large contribution to the construction of Trump’s new White House ballroom, Trump announced he will allow Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China. I asked experts if this is a mistake that poses a grave threat to our national security. youtu.be/WlWX-jpuih8
Is Trump Undercutting Our National Security for His Own Gain?
YouTube video by Senator Kaine
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December 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Yesterday, weeks after the CEO of Nvidia made a large contribution to the construction of Trump’s new White House ballroom, Trump announced he will allow Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China. I asked experts if this is a mistake that poses a grave threat to our national security. youtu.be/WlWX-jpuih8
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Ossoff: "She got her new insurance quote & it's $700 more per month than what she's paying now. She's diabetic. She had surgery a few months ago for something else. She told me she cried again bc she realized she's gonna have to cancel her insurance. She believes she might die bc of a policy choice"
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Ossoff: "She got her new insurance quote & it's $700 more per month than what she's paying now. She's diabetic. She had surgery a few months ago for something else. She told me she cried again bc she realized she's gonna have to cancel her insurance. She believes she might die bc of a policy choice"
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Gallego: "This administration, since they started striking these boats illegally, has been very happy to show their snuff films . Now suddenly they're willing to show the first hit but not the second. Why? ... they're afraid the public is going to see the military killed 2 men that had surrendered."
December 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Gallego: "This administration, since they started striking these boats illegally, has been very happy to show their snuff films . Now suddenly they're willing to show the first hit but not the second. Why? ... they're afraid the public is going to see the military killed 2 men that had surrendered."
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Read this on air to @sifill.bsky.social tonight.
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
December 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Read this on air to @sifill.bsky.social tonight.
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The President's Affordability Tour begins with a central message: Cheer up. You can easily do without and enjoy it. And it teaches your entitled kids a healthy lesson. Also steel. That's a real need.
Trump: "You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need 1 or 2. They don't need that many. You always need steel. You don't need 37 dolls for your daughter. 2 or 3 is nice. So we're doing things right."
December 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The President's Affordability Tour begins with a central message: Cheer up. You can easily do without and enjoy it. And it teaches your entitled kids a healthy lesson. Also steel. That's a real need.
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The supposed legal justifications for these boat strikes just don't make sense
Even in war you can’t target civilians
Experts across party lines agree: this looks like murder
We need the memo, the full video & an investigation
I explained on @ms.now 👇
Even in war you can’t target civilians
Experts across party lines agree: this looks like murder
We need the memo, the full video & an investigation
I explained on @ms.now 👇
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The supposed legal justifications for these boat strikes just don't make sense
Even in war you can’t target civilians
Experts across party lines agree: this looks like murder
We need the memo, the full video & an investigation
I explained on @ms.now 👇
Even in war you can’t target civilians
Experts across party lines agree: this looks like murder
We need the memo, the full video & an investigation
I explained on @ms.now 👇
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BREAKING: At one point, the Pentagon considered sending boat strike survivors to CECOT torture prison in El Salvador to avoid discovery in US courts. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
BREAKING: At one point, the Pentagon considered sending boat strike survivors to CECOT torture prison in El Salvador to avoid discovery in US courts. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
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In Opinion
Some say that Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Bros. deserves support because Paramount would be an even worse buyer. “But you can’t run a rule-based system that way,” Tim Wu writes. “Either merger would be bad for the country, and both should be challenged by antitrust authorities.”
Some say that Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Bros. deserves support because Paramount would be an even worse buyer. “But you can’t run a rule-based system that way,” Tim Wu writes. “Either merger would be bad for the country, and both should be challenged by antitrust authorities.”
Opinion | Netflix? Paramount? They’re Both Terrible for Warner Bros.
Either merger would be bad for the country.
nyti.ms
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
In Opinion
Some say that Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Bros. deserves support because Paramount would be an even worse buyer. “But you can’t run a rule-based system that way,” Tim Wu writes. “Either merger would be bad for the country, and both should be challenged by antitrust authorities.”
Some say that Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Bros. deserves support because Paramount would be an even worse buyer. “But you can’t run a rule-based system that way,” Tim Wu writes. “Either merger would be bad for the country, and both should be challenged by antitrust authorities.”
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Trump reveals he was recently administered another cognitive exam — a test given to patients to detect signs of dementia.
December 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Trump reveals he was recently administered another cognitive exam — a test given to patients to detect signs of dementia.
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Trump keeps attacking women. We’re still not responding. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Trump on Women
The new Mayor of Miami, Florida, is a Democrat.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Trump keeps attacking women. We’re still not responding. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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What’s happening at the Supreme Court this week is bigger than just one FTC commissioner. The majority seems ready to endorse the “unitary executive” theory, giving Trump the power to purge agency staffers and replace them with loyalists. It’s a frightening prospect we should be paying attention to.
Humphrey’s Who? The Big SCOTUS Case Few Understand
A decision over who Trump can fire will reshape how our entire government functions
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
What’s happening at the Supreme Court this week is bigger than just one FTC commissioner. The majority seems ready to endorse the “unitary executive” theory, giving Trump the power to purge agency staffers and replace them with loyalists. It’s a frightening prospect we should be paying attention to.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Senator Amy Klobuchar writes: “Congress urgently needs to stop delaying the passage of mutually agreed upon federal A.I. standards. But it remains paramount that states be able to protect people right now, before such rules are enacted."
Senator Amy Klobuchar writes: “Congress urgently needs to stop delaying the passage of mutually agreed upon federal A.I. standards. But it remains paramount that states be able to protect people right now, before such rules are enacted."
Opinion | Amy Klobuchar: Trump Should Not Replace A.I. Laws With an Executive Order
“One Rulebook” is not the kind of A.I. regulation this country needs.
nyti.ms
December 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Senator Amy Klobuchar writes: “Congress urgently needs to stop delaying the passage of mutually agreed upon federal A.I. standards. But it remains paramount that states be able to protect people right now, before such rules are enacted."
Senator Amy Klobuchar writes: “Congress urgently needs to stop delaying the passage of mutually agreed upon federal A.I. standards. But it remains paramount that states be able to protect people right now, before such rules are enacted."
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KEILAR: “Farmers say they’re hurting from tariffs.” 🧑🌾
REP. ALFORD: “Biden drove up prices.”
KEILAR: “That’s not what this farmer told you.”
REP. ALFORD: “Well that’s what I’m telling you…” 🤔 *rambles like a psycho to drown her out*
REP. ALFORD: “Biden drove up prices.”
KEILAR: “That’s not what this farmer told you.”
REP. ALFORD: “Well that’s what I’m telling you…” 🤔 *rambles like a psycho to drown her out*
December 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
KEILAR: “Farmers say they’re hurting from tariffs.” 🧑🌾
REP. ALFORD: “Biden drove up prices.”
KEILAR: “That’s not what this farmer told you.”
REP. ALFORD: “Well that’s what I’m telling you…” 🤔 *rambles like a psycho to drown her out*
REP. ALFORD: “Biden drove up prices.”
KEILAR: “That’s not what this farmer told you.”
REP. ALFORD: “Well that’s what I’m telling you…” 🤔 *rambles like a psycho to drown her out*
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Something every 2026/28 Dem should commit to is investigations of any company that did deals with Trump. A kind of forward guidance to get companies to think twice in advance of what’s coming.
Fox News will applaud this but can you imagine their coverage if President Biden hatched a secret plan to take over Fox News and revamp its programming to be nicer to him
New WSJ reporting: "During a December visit to Washington, David Ellison offered assurances to Trump administration officials that if he bought Warner, he'd make sweeping changes to CNN, a common target of President Trump's ire, people familiar with the matter said..."
December 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Something every 2026/28 Dem should commit to is investigations of any company that did deals with Trump. A kind of forward guidance to get companies to think twice in advance of what’s coming.
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Ossoff: "She's gonna have to give up her insurance in the middle of chemotherapy while she's fighting breast cancer. What are people supposed to do when they lose health insurance in the middle of a cancer battle? ... this is life or death"
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Ossoff: "She's gonna have to give up her insurance in the middle of chemotherapy while she's fighting breast cancer. What are people supposed to do when they lose health insurance in the middle of a cancer battle? ... this is life or death"