Shannon McCarty
@tchrshan.bsky.social
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The Republican chairman of the Oversight Committee has refused to excuse Bill and Hillary Clinton from appearing in person for depositions in the Epstein investigation. It is the starkest example yet of House Republicans’ attempt to shift focus away from President Trump and onto prominent Democrats.
Inside the Clintons’ Fight to Avoid Testifying in the House Epstein Inquiry
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The Republican chairman of the Oversight Committee has refused to excuse Bill and Hillary Clinton from appearing in person for depositions in the Epstein investigation. It is the starkest example yet of House Republicans’ attempt to shift focus away from President Trump and onto prominent Democrats.
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The Trump people are what they are but I’d like to know more about the middle and lower ranking officers in the chain of command who followed these orders.
Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Trump people are what they are but I’d like to know more about the middle and lower ranking officers in the chain of command who followed these orders.
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The federal government’s ability to counter cyberespionage, destructive hacks and organized criminal scams is declining under the Trump administration just as artificial intelligence supercharges those threats.
The U.S. has been cutting cyber defenses as AI boosts attacks
While artificial intelligence powers the offense, defense guidance is spotty and fewer officials are in a position to help fend off hackers and spies.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The federal government’s ability to counter cyberespionage, destructive hacks and organized criminal scams is declining under the Trump administration just as artificial intelligence supercharges those threats.
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So Trump just pardoned the former prez of Honduras, who:
-took a $1M bribe from El Chapo:
-was aided his in clemency campaign by Roger Stone
-ran for reelection despite a law against it, thus setting off political violence that killed dozens.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
-took a $1M bribe from El Chapo:
-was aided his in clemency campaign by Roger Stone
-ran for reelection despite a law against it, thus setting off political violence that killed dozens.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
So Trump just pardoned the former prez of Honduras, who:
-took a $1M bribe from El Chapo:
-was aided his in clemency campaign by Roger Stone
-ran for reelection despite a law against it, thus setting off political violence that killed dozens.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
-took a $1M bribe from El Chapo:
-was aided his in clemency campaign by Roger Stone
-ran for reelection despite a law against it, thus setting off political violence that killed dozens.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
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Just for the record, in 2020:
- Wray was the FBI director Trump handpicked to replace Comey
- Jack Smith was in the Hague prosecuting Kosovo war crimes
- Garland was an appeals court judge
- Monaco was in private practice in LA
There was no Biden administration yet, crooked or otherwise.
He crazy.
- Wray was the FBI director Trump handpicked to replace Comey
- Jack Smith was in the Hague prosecuting Kosovo war crimes
- Garland was an appeals court judge
- Monaco was in private practice in LA
There was no Biden administration yet, crooked or otherwise.
He crazy.
October 25, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Just for the record, in 2020:
- Wray was the FBI director Trump handpicked to replace Comey
- Jack Smith was in the Hague prosecuting Kosovo war crimes
- Garland was an appeals court judge
- Monaco was in private practice in LA
There was no Biden administration yet, crooked or otherwise.
He crazy.
- Wray was the FBI director Trump handpicked to replace Comey
- Jack Smith was in the Hague prosecuting Kosovo war crimes
- Garland was an appeals court judge
- Monaco was in private practice in LA
There was no Biden administration yet, crooked or otherwise.
He crazy.
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The Pentagon accepted a $130 million anonymous donation to pay active-duty troops during the government shutdown, a move that raises questions about private funding.
The contribution will only cover a small amount of the funds needed to pay the troops.
The contribution will only cover a small amount of the funds needed to pay the troops.
Pentagon to use $130 million anonymous donation to help pay troops
The amount is less than a day’s worth of salaries. Fiscal policy experts say the move also raises legal questions.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Pentagon accepted a $130 million anonymous donation to pay active-duty troops during the government shutdown, a move that raises questions about private funding.
The contribution will only cover a small amount of the funds needed to pay the troops.
The contribution will only cover a small amount of the funds needed to pay the troops.
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"We are a decade into Trumpism. These Young Republicans have never known any other type of Republicanism....We’re talking about a full generation of Republicans who *only* understand politics in the context of an authoritarian project."
www.thebulwark.com/p/all-the-pr...
www.thebulwark.com/p/all-the-pr...
All the Pretty Little Nazis
The shape of things to come.
www.thebulwark.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"We are a decade into Trumpism. These Young Republicans have never known any other type of Republicanism....We’re talking about a full generation of Republicans who *only* understand politics in the context of an authoritarian project."
www.thebulwark.com/p/all-the-pr...
www.thebulwark.com/p/all-the-pr...
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"We have three ports of entry with Mexico. Immigration and tariffs are a huge issue... the economy... are a huge issue in my district. And I can't get to work at all on any of those issues." Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva explains how Mike Johnson's games are hurting her constituents.
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
"We have three ports of entry with Mexico. Immigration and tariffs are a huge issue... the economy... are a huge issue in my district. And I can't get to work at all on any of those issues." Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva explains how Mike Johnson's games are hurting her constituents.
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The Trump administration is working with right-wing influencers to shape the public's understanding of protests against ICE in Portland, Ore. n.pr/478zSdQ
Conservative Influencers in Portland
The Trump administration is working with right-wing influencers to shape the public's understanding of protests against ICE in Portland, Ore.
n.pr
October 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The Trump administration is working with right-wing influencers to shape the public's understanding of protests against ICE in Portland, Ore. n.pr/478zSdQ
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Chen Zhi, leader of international business conglomerate Prince Holding Group, was indicted in connection with an alleged $15 billion cryptocurrency scheme that involved forced labor camps in Cambodia, prosecutors announced.
N.Y. prosecutors indict business leader in alleged $15 billion cryptocurrency scam
Chen Zhi, leader of Prince Holding Group, allegedly targeted victims through social media and ran labor camps in Cambodia forcing workers to recruit others.
wapo.st
October 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Chen Zhi, leader of international business conglomerate Prince Holding Group, was indicted in connection with an alleged $15 billion cryptocurrency scheme that involved forced labor camps in Cambodia, prosecutors announced.
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"The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else"
DoD sources tell Zeteo that staff there have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.
DoD sources tell Zeteo that staff there have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.
The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else
Defense Department sources tell Zeteo that staff have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.
zeteo.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
"The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else"
DoD sources tell Zeteo that staff there have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.
DoD sources tell Zeteo that staff there have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.
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1. Last night, John Oliver destroyed Bari Weiss and specifically called out her inaccurate and targeted coverage of transgender people.
It's the latest of several shows Oliver has done in defense of trans people.
Weiss at CBS is a disaster for trans people.
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It's the latest of several shows Oliver has done in defense of trans people.
Weiss at CBS is a disaster for trans people.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
John Oliver Destroys Bari Weiss In Defense Of Transgender People
The right-wing commentator is now the head of CBS.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
1. Last night, John Oliver destroyed Bari Weiss and specifically called out her inaccurate and targeted coverage of transgender people.
It's the latest of several shows Oliver has done in defense of trans people.
Weiss at CBS is a disaster for trans people.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It's the latest of several shows Oliver has done in defense of trans people.
Weiss at CBS is a disaster for trans people.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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“Defense lawyers who have clients caught up in the case have expressed bafflement at what possible crime could have been committed…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...
U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out After Clashes Over How to Handle Russia Inquiry
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
“Defense lawyers who have clients caught up in the case have expressed bafflement at what possible crime could have been committed…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...
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“Dozens of prominent artists and cultural organizations will participate in a series of artistic demonstrations to protest what authoritarian overreach by the Trump administration.
The protests, known as Fall of Freedom, will take place on the weekend of Nov. 21...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/a...
The protests, known as Fall of Freedom, will take place on the weekend of Nov. 21...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/a...
Artists Plan Nationwide Protests Against ‘Authoritarian Forces’
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
“Dozens of prominent artists and cultural organizations will participate in a series of artistic demonstrations to protest what authoritarian overreach by the Trump administration.
The protests, known as Fall of Freedom, will take place on the weekend of Nov. 21...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/a...
The protests, known as Fall of Freedom, will take place on the weekend of Nov. 21...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/a...
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"It's a massive national program, and now we have almost nobody to administer it."
The Trump administration further gutted the Education Department with new layoffs targeting special education staff. @bhgreeley.bsky.social joins the #11thHour to discuss what the cuts mean for families like his.
The Trump administration further gutted the Education Department with new layoffs targeting special education staff. @bhgreeley.bsky.social joins the #11thHour to discuss what the cuts mean for families like his.
October 15, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"It's a massive national program, and now we have almost nobody to administer it."
The Trump administration further gutted the Education Department with new layoffs targeting special education staff. @bhgreeley.bsky.social joins the #11thHour to discuss what the cuts mean for families like his.
The Trump administration further gutted the Education Department with new layoffs targeting special education staff. @bhgreeley.bsky.social joins the #11thHour to discuss what the cuts mean for families like his.
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Decades of experience. And every single one now handing their press pass in.
Another step towards the authoritarian state.
(📸 Mike Brest)
Another step towards the authoritarian state.
(📸 Mike Brest)
October 15, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Decades of experience. And every single one now handing their press pass in.
Another step towards the authoritarian state.
(📸 Mike Brest)
Another step towards the authoritarian state.
(📸 Mike Brest)
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POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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💉 NEW: Annual COVID boosters save lives — even if you’ve had the virus before. A new NEJM study shows updated shots cut ER visits by 29%, hospitalizations by 39%, and deaths by 64% — in all age groups, with or without risk factors. Protection is protection. #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky
#SciSky 🧪
#SciSky 🧪
Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
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October 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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One thing we've learned from the American judicial system: The first 34 felonies are on the house*.
*Terms and conditions may apply. See prosecutors for details if you're not white. Or rich.
*Terms and conditions may apply. See prosecutors for details if you're not white. Or rich.
October 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
One thing we've learned from the American judicial system: The first 34 felonies are on the house*.
*Terms and conditions may apply. See prosecutors for details if you're not white. Or rich.
*Terms and conditions may apply. See prosecutors for details if you're not white. Or rich.
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The Administration
- raised taxes on clean energy with one big beautiful bill
- is stopping or making clean energy projects harder to be built
- is raising prices on materials with tariffs
- all while AI is spiking electricity demand
They are stopping supply while demand goes up
It’s a crisis
- raised taxes on clean energy with one big beautiful bill
- is stopping or making clean energy projects harder to be built
- is raising prices on materials with tariffs
- all while AI is spiking electricity demand
They are stopping supply while demand goes up
It’s a crisis
SCOOP: The Bureau of Land Management says the largest solar project in Nevada — the Esmeralda 7 mega-farm — has been canceled
The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency
@heatmap.news
The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency
@heatmap.news
Esmeralda 7 Solar Project Has Been Canceled, BLM Says
It would have delivered a gargantuan 6.2 gigawatts of power.
heatmap.news
October 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The Administration
- raised taxes on clean energy with one big beautiful bill
- is stopping or making clean energy projects harder to be built
- is raising prices on materials with tariffs
- all while AI is spiking electricity demand
They are stopping supply while demand goes up
It’s a crisis
- raised taxes on clean energy with one big beautiful bill
- is stopping or making clean energy projects harder to be built
- is raising prices on materials with tariffs
- all while AI is spiking electricity demand
They are stopping supply while demand goes up
It’s a crisis
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Though it’s investigated her for several months, the Eastern District of Virginia has so far been unable to find clear evidence that James knowingly committed mortgage fraud. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Orders Attorney General Pam Bondi to Indict NY Attorney General Letitia James
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Though it’s investigated her for several months, the Eastern District of Virginia has so far been unable to find clear evidence that James knowingly committed mortgage fraud. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The First Amendment is under attack.
No matter what your political views, we must protect free speech—our democracy literally depends on it!
No matter what your political views, we must protect free speech—our democracy literally depends on it!
September 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The First Amendment is under attack.
No matter what your political views, we must protect free speech—our democracy literally depends on it!
No matter what your political views, we must protect free speech—our democracy literally depends on it!
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Holy shit www.youtube.com/watch?v=emiB...
Pledge of Allegiance
YouTube video by Save America Movement
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Holy shit www.youtube.com/watch?v=emiB...