Aksel Wagner
@swagnerd98.bsky.social
Wishing I could run the show over at aksels.com
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Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
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What. The. Actual.
🔴 EJ Antoni suggests suspending monthly jobs report - Fox Business.
August 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
What. The. Actual.
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If you merely recite what the president *says is in a trade deal, you’re committing journalism malpractice
July 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
If you merely recite what the president *says is in a trade deal, you’re committing journalism malpractice
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Republicans in Congress authorized Trump to make Americans pay 50% more for anything they buy from Brazil because they are prosecuting his friend. None of this is possible without their acquiescence, and not one has spoken out against them so they own every bit of every tariff.
July 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Torres: If the bill is so popular, why are the cuts largely delayed until after the midterm election? And if the bill surgically targets fraud, waste and abuse, why is it necessary to set up a $50 billion stabilization fund for rural hospitals?
July 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Torres: If the bill is so popular, why are the cuts largely delayed until after the midterm election? And if the bill surgically targets fraud, waste and abuse, why is it necessary to set up a $50 billion stabilization fund for rural hospitals?
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This is, emphatically, not the way it’s supposed to work.
And I guess here’s where I should remind everyone that the global economy is captive to the every whim of a man who doesn’t understand how the global economy works
And I guess here’s where I should remind everyone that the global economy is captive to the every whim of a man who doesn’t understand how the global economy works
July 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
This is, emphatically, not the way it’s supposed to work.
And I guess here’s where I should remind everyone that the global economy is captive to the every whim of a man who doesn’t understand how the global economy works
And I guess here’s where I should remind everyone that the global economy is captive to the every whim of a man who doesn’t understand how the global economy works
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Wow. That’s a visual.
July 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Wow. That’s a visual.
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The Defense Dept. held up a shipment of U.S. weapons for Ukraine over what officials said were concerns about its low stockpiles.
But an analysis by senior military officers found that the aid package would not jeopardize the American military’s own ammunition supplies, U.S. officials say.
But an analysis by senior military officers found that the aid package would not jeopardize the American military’s own ammunition supplies, U.S. officials say.
Hegseth halted weapons for Ukraine despite military analysis that the aid wouldn’t jeopardize U.S. readiness
The move blindsided the State Department, Ukraine, European allies and members of Congress, who demanded an explanation from the Pentagon.
nbcnews.to
July 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Defense Dept. held up a shipment of U.S. weapons for Ukraine over what officials said were concerns about its low stockpiles.
But an analysis by senior military officers found that the aid package would not jeopardize the American military’s own ammunition supplies, U.S. officials say.
But an analysis by senior military officers found that the aid package would not jeopardize the American military’s own ammunition supplies, U.S. officials say.
Can we get more fun movies like The Internship or The Intern? Great movies about perspective and opposing opinions
July 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Can we get more fun movies like The Internship or The Intern? Great movies about perspective and opposing opinions
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BREAKING: The WNBA announced it is adding three more expansion teams in the coming years that will be located in Cleveland, Philadelphia and Detroit.
June 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
BREAKING: The WNBA announced it is adding three more expansion teams in the coming years that will be located in Cleveland, Philadelphia and Detroit.
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This thread is very much worth reading, all the way through.
Why am I so unimpressed by these strikes? Israel and the US have failed to target significant elements of Iran's nuclear materials and production infrastructure. RISING LION and MIDNIGHT HAMMER are tactically brilliant, but may turn out to be strategic failures. 🧵 1/17
June 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
This thread is very much worth reading, all the way through.
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BREAKING: U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities
U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities
Trump's direct intervention marks a historic escalation in the Middle East.
www.axios.com
June 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
BREAKING: U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear facilities
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I don’t worry about the Powell Fed. It’s the next one that could get slammed by all this meddling.
June 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I don’t worry about the Powell Fed. It’s the next one that could get slammed by all this meddling.
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tgif.
Trump’s back on it about firing Fed chair Powell and again seems to think the central bank’s job is managing government borrowing costs.
June 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
tgif.
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Low-income Americans are looking like the losers in the latest version of Trump's signature tax bill.
The winners and losers in the big beautiful bill: Senate edition
The tax bill includes new work rules for parents of kids ages 15 and over to qualify for Medicaid.
trib.al
June 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Low-income Americans are looking like the losers in the latest version of Trump's signature tax bill.
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Also CBO: There an odd convention that requires we don't count how much interest payments will rise due to the amount we owe rising. (Weird, I know.)
TL; DR Add all the macro effects and not only do they fail to offset the $2.4 trillion deficit, they raise it to $3.4 trillion.
TL; DR Add all the macro effects and not only do they fail to offset the $2.4 trillion deficit, they raise it to $3.4 trillion.
June 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Also CBO: There an odd convention that requires we don't count how much interest payments will rise due to the amount we owe rising. (Weird, I know.)
TL; DR Add all the macro effects and not only do they fail to offset the $2.4 trillion deficit, they raise it to $3.4 trillion.
TL; DR Add all the macro effects and not only do they fail to offset the $2.4 trillion deficit, they raise it to $3.4 trillion.
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ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
Whoa! NYC mayoral candidate and current city Comptroller Brad Lander seemingly arrested at the NYC immigration court while attending to escort someone attending their hearing.
Lander just got detained by federal agents as he tried to escort a man out of the courtroom. Lander was taken in an elevator with masked agents, along with one member of his NYPD security detail.
June 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
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Musk feud.
LA raids.
CDC firings.
Fort Bragg speech.
Padilla tackle.
Israel-Iran conflict.
Military/birthday parade.
Minnesota murder.
@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
LA raids.
CDC firings.
Fort Bragg speech.
Padilla tackle.
Israel-Iran conflict.
Military/birthday parade.
Minnesota murder.
@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
June 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Musk feud.
LA raids.
CDC firings.
Fort Bragg speech.
Padilla tackle.
Israel-Iran conflict.
Military/birthday parade.
Minnesota murder.
@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
LA raids.
CDC firings.
Fort Bragg speech.
Padilla tackle.
Israel-Iran conflict.
Military/birthday parade.
Minnesota murder.
@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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As winters get warmer, ticks of several kinds are flourishing in ways that threaten people’s health.Here's how can you protect yourself.
The Tick Situation Is Getting Worse
As temperatures rise, ticks of all kinds are flourishing in ways that threaten people’s health.
trib.al
June 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
As winters get warmer, ticks of several kinds are flourishing in ways that threaten people’s health.Here's how can you protect yourself.
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How is crypto making anything better?
There’s a real possibility that basically every major company launches a stablecoin and it becomes so annoying that people just keep using cash
June 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Saturday’s military parade in Washington will celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, but planning documents shared with The New York Times show a focus on President Trump, who turns 79 the same day. Here’s what to expect.
Trump Military Parade: What to Expect for the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army
The event will kick off when Army officials report to President Trump — who turns 79 on the same day — and end when parachutists jump from the sky and present a flag to him.
trib.al
June 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Saturday’s military parade in Washington will celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, but planning documents shared with The New York Times show a focus on President Trump, who turns 79 the same day. Here’s what to expect.
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This morning I filed to run for Spartanburg County Council to represent District 3. I love Spartanburg, and I look forward to earning the trust of the voters as we work to preserve what makes Spartanburg special and move our community forward.
Join me at kathrynforcouncil.com.
Join me at kathrynforcouncil.com.
June 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This morning I filed to run for Spartanburg County Council to represent District 3. I love Spartanburg, and I look forward to earning the trust of the voters as we work to preserve what makes Spartanburg special and move our community forward.
Join me at kathrynforcouncil.com.
Join me at kathrynforcouncil.com.
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"Trump signed an executive order in April to 'restore American seafood competitiveness' but in revoking the Columbia River agreement has canceled millions of dollars to support the programs that seed the ocean with fish to catch."
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon
The Trump administration canceled a deal, signed under President Joe Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmo...
www.propublica.org
June 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
"Trump signed an executive order in April to 'restore American seafood competitiveness' but in revoking the Columbia River agreement has canceled millions of dollars to support the programs that seed the ocean with fish to catch."
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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🗳️ 50501 is choosing its next big day of action — and we want to make sure your voice is heard.
This is how we show up together. Boldly. Creatively. In solidarity.
👉 Vote in our poll here for your preferred July + August dates! fiftyfifty.one/poll
📅 Voting closes Tuesday @ 6am EST — don’t wait.
This is how we show up together. Boldly. Creatively. In solidarity.
👉 Vote in our poll here for your preferred July + August dates! fiftyfifty.one/poll
📅 Voting closes Tuesday @ 6am EST — don’t wait.
June 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🗳️ 50501 is choosing its next big day of action — and we want to make sure your voice is heard.
This is how we show up together. Boldly. Creatively. In solidarity.
👉 Vote in our poll here for your preferred July + August dates! fiftyfifty.one/poll
📅 Voting closes Tuesday @ 6am EST — don’t wait.
This is how we show up together. Boldly. Creatively. In solidarity.
👉 Vote in our poll here for your preferred July + August dates! fiftyfifty.one/poll
📅 Voting closes Tuesday @ 6am EST — don’t wait.
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“Tesla’s driverless ‘robotaxis’ could launch in Austin as soon as June 22. But a demo in Austin today showed a $TSLA, manually driven to test its Full Self-Driving system, failed to stop for a child-sized dummy at a school bus—and hit it.”
@cbsaustin @velez_tx
@cbsaustin @velez_tx
June 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
“Tesla’s driverless ‘robotaxis’ could launch in Austin as soon as June 22. But a demo in Austin today showed a $TSLA, manually driven to test its Full Self-Driving system, failed to stop for a child-sized dummy at a school bus—and hit it.”
@cbsaustin @velez_tx
@cbsaustin @velez_tx