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While Trump is determined to lock us into 20th century technology, China is jumping ahead. BYD is testing a battery than can go over 1,000 miles on a single charge electrek.co/2025/06/20/b...
BYD is testing solid-state EV batteries in its Seal sedan with nearly 1,200 miles of range
BYD has now begun testing solid-state EV batteries in its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal. Initial tests suggest that the total...
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Trump's policies are the Maginot Line of economics. While Trump is creating tariffs to return poor-paying jobs to the US, China is focusing on the future, aiming to be the world leader in green energy, EVs, robotics and AI.
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Breaking treaties while pretending not to break treaties.
Identical twin of rewriting the constitution while pretending not to rewrite the constitution.
Identical twin of rewriting the constitution while pretending not to rewrite the constitution.
Hegseth: “Allies that step up like Israel, South Korea, Poland—will receive our special favor. Allies that do not, will face consequences.”
In case Europe didn’t understand the NSS manifesto, he’s telling them AGAIN.
In case Europe didn’t understand the NSS manifesto, he’s telling them AGAIN.
December 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Breaking treaties while pretending not to break treaties.
Identical twin of rewriting the constitution while pretending not to rewrite the constitution.
Identical twin of rewriting the constitution while pretending not to rewrite the constitution.
Bill Gates on LinkedIn: "For the 1st time this century, the number of children who die before their 5th birthday will rise {by 200,000, to 4.8 million}." We have the most advanced science in human history but not the funding together to save children 1/2
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A generation of progress, a choice to make
The death of a child is always a tragedy. But there's something especially devastating about a child dying of a disease we know how to prevent.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Bill Gates on LinkedIn: "For the 1st time this century, the number of children who die before their 5th birthday will rise {by 200,000, to 4.8 million}." We have the most advanced science in human history but not the funding together to save children 1/2
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Trump is getting bolder, saying out loud what he's been accused of, openly stating support for fascist parties {AfD, Reform UK} & authoritarian leaders opposed to democracy. Trump wants to destroy democracy everywhere he can find it. 1/2
Free: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/w...
Free: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/w...
Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Trump is getting bolder, saying out loud what he's been accused of, openly stating support for fascist parties {AfD, Reform UK} & authoritarian leaders opposed to democracy. Trump wants to destroy democracy everywhere he can find it. 1/2
Free: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/w...
Free: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/w...
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BERMAN: Would it be legal for police in Arkansas to kill suspected drug dealers on a boat in a lake?
TOM COTTON: The premise of your question is not well-founded
BERMAN: The answer is no. It would not be legal to kill them.
TOM COTTON: The premise of your question is not well-founded
BERMAN: The answer is no. It would not be legal to kill them.
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
BERMAN: Would it be legal for police in Arkansas to kill suspected drug dealers on a boat in a lake?
TOM COTTON: The premise of your question is not well-founded
BERMAN: The answer is no. It would not be legal to kill them.
TOM COTTON: The premise of your question is not well-founded
BERMAN: The answer is no. It would not be legal to kill them.
Trump's approval rating is lower than road kill sushi. And it's the same people.
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President Trump’s Approval Rating: Latest Polls
Track the latest approval rating and polls on Americans’ approval of President Trump.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Trump's approval rating is lower than road kill sushi. And it's the same people.
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www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The top-10 carmakers by market cap make up 75% of global passenger car sales.
Tesla makes up less than 2%.
The Tesla bubble will be widely documented in history books.
Tesla makes up less than 2%.
The Tesla bubble will be widely documented in history books.
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The top-10 carmakers by market cap make up 75% of global passenger car sales.
Tesla makes up less than 2%.
The Tesla bubble will be widely documented in history books.
Tesla makes up less than 2%.
The Tesla bubble will be widely documented in history books.
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#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
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Only Republican with a conscience?
Paul calls for Hegseth to testify ‘under oath’ on Venezuelan boat strike orders
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Paul calls for Hegseth to testify ‘under oath’ on Venezuelan boat strike orders
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December 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Only Republican with a conscience?
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How many parents does it take to raise a homicidal maniac?
Two, then one, then none.
Two, then one, then none.
December 4, 2025 at 5:23 AM
How many parents does it take to raise a homicidal maniac?
Two, then one, then none.
Two, then one, then none.
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Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
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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 7:24 PM
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."
"Most Immigrants Arrested in City Crackdowns Have No Criminal Record. Trump said the ICE incursions were necessary bcuz sanctuary cities were protecting criminals. Yet very few detained are criminals. Only 10 violent criminals in a month in Wash DC.
Free: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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ICE Arrest Data Shows Many Immigrants With No Criminal Record (Gift Article)
In high-profile operations, more than half of those arrested had no criminal record, an analysis shows.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
"Most Immigrants Arrested in City Crackdowns Have No Criminal Record. Trump said the ICE incursions were necessary bcuz sanctuary cities were protecting criminals. Yet very few detained are criminals. Only 10 violent criminals in a month in Wash DC.
Free: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Free: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Public broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete.
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Public broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete.
Congressman: "Video footage of a U.S. military strike on alleged drug smugglers on a boat in the Caribbean shows two people stranded and “in clear distress” after their boat was “destroyed” So much for "You couldn't see them" & "They were on the boat calling"
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Democratic congressman: ‘Troubling’ boat strike video shows survivors in ‘distress’
Adm. Frank M. Bradley is attending meetings with lawmakers after an attack on alleged drug smugglers included a follow-up strike that killed two survivors.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Congressman: "Video footage of a U.S. military strike on alleged drug smugglers on a boat in the Caribbean shows two people stranded and “in clear distress” after their boat was “destroyed” So much for "You couldn't see them" & "They were on the boat calling"
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A Volunteer’s Dire Warnings About the National Guard Shooting Suspect
More than a year before the Trump administration granted asylum to the Afghan immigrant, the volunteer’s emails raised concerns that he was unraveling.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
More than a year before the Trump administration granted asylum to the Afghan immigrant, the volunteer’s emails raised concerns that he was unraveling.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
A Volunteer’s Dire Warnings About the National Guard Shooting Suspect
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December 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A Volunteer’s Dire Warnings About the National Guard Shooting Suspect
More than a year before the Trump administration granted asylum to the Afghan immigrant, the volunteer’s emails raised concerns that he was unraveling.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
More than a year before the Trump administration granted asylum to the Afghan immigrant, the volunteer’s emails raised concerns that he was unraveling.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
Venezuela reveals what Trump covets most. "Public respect cannot be manufactured. Trump is sure to learn that along with another tough lesson: The true cost of greatness is probably too high for anyone who covets the crown."
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Opinion | Venezuela reveals what Trump covets most
Leading in war is the hallmark of great American presidents.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Venezuela reveals what Trump covets most. "Public respect cannot be manufactured. Trump is sure to learn that along with another tough lesson: The true cost of greatness is probably too high for anyone who covets the crown."
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Pentagon’s top independent watchdog has determined that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated security protocols designed to protect U.S. troops by using a personal device to share sensitive operational details on unclassified messaging app Signal 1/2
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Watchdog finds Hegseth violated Pentagon protocol in ‘Signalgate’ affair
The Defense Department inspector general finds Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated Pentagon protocol in use of Signal to share highly sensitive U.S. attack plans, according to officials who have s...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Pentagon’s top independent watchdog has determined that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated security protocols designed to protect U.S. troops by using a personal device to share sensitive operational details on unclassified messaging app Signal 1/2
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Secretive data firm Palantir switches from opposing helping govt track minorities to play key role in ICE deportations. Palantir CEO Karp: "Declaring Palantir to be “completely anti-woke,” he has repeatedly praised Trump’s ongoing crackdown on immigrants"
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How Palantir shifted course to play key role in ICE deportations
“The truly progressive position on immigration” is “extreme skepticism,” says Alex Karp, a longtime Democrat and the data management company’s chief executive.
wapo.st
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Secretive data firm Palantir switches from opposing helping govt track minorities to play key role in ICE deportations. Palantir CEO Karp: "Declaring Palantir to be “completely anti-woke,” he has repeatedly praised Trump’s ongoing crackdown on immigrants"
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The corruption is shocking & in plain sight. Sacks recommended policies that have sometimes run counter to national security, while he personally benefited with 708 tech investments, including at least 449 stakes in companies with ties to artificial intelligence
Years from now the "PayPal Mafia" will be known as a broligarch crime family ala the Gambino's, Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, & Lucchese. New "mob" comprises Peter Thiel, Musk, Sacks, Rabois, Howery, now Palantir CEO Karp.
Gift: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
Gift: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The corruption is shocking & in plain sight. Sacks recommended policies that have sometimes run counter to national security, while he personally benefited with 708 tech investments, including at least 449 stakes in companies with ties to artificial intelligence
Years from now the "PayPal Mafia" will be known as a broligarch crime family ala the Gambino's, Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, & Lucchese. New "mob" comprises Peter Thiel, Musk, Sacks, Rabois, Howery, now Palantir CEO Karp.
Gift: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
Gift: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Years from now the "PayPal Mafia" will be known as a broligarch crime family ala the Gambino's, Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, & Lucchese. New "mob" comprises Peter Thiel, Musk, Sacks, Rabois, Howery, now Palantir CEO Karp.
Gift: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
Gift: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
George Will: A sickening moral slum of an administration. The killing of the survivors by this moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans. A nation incapable of shame is dangerous, not least to itself.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Opinion | A sickening moral slum of an administration
Regarding Venezuela, Ukraine and much more, Trump and his acolytes are worse than simply incompetent.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:54 AM
George Will: A sickening moral slum of an administration. The killing of the survivors by this moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans. A nation incapable of shame is dangerous, not least to itself.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Musk is a walking, human Ponzi scheme.
December 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Musk is a walking, human Ponzi scheme.