Trump: My special “regime change and oil” operation doesn’t include actual “regime change” or oil. I remain a master strategist!

Trump did it

MAGA this week be like…

🚨 The DOJ appears to have redacted Donald Trump’s name from the allegations made in this exhibit in the Epstein files. Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out. See for yourself.

New Mexico is the first state in the US to provide free child care to nearly every family, regardless of income level or immigration status. It just entered effect last month, but universal child care is already helping parents find balance and relief.

Hong Kong’s response to a fire that killed more than 160 people suggests the city is becoming more authoritarian, Timothy McLaughlin argues—and this will only compound problems that “contributed to last month’s tragedy and that raise the risk of future ones”:

The Real Reason for the Hong Kong Fire

Don’t blame the bamboo scaffolding.

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Congress passed a law mandating the Epstein files release w/minimal exceptions for redactions It’s actually against the law to redact If Dems win the next prez, they can indict Pam Bondi for not following the law & altering govt docs to cover up politically embarrassing info (obstruct of justice)

A reminder that Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine came from Russia going back to 2016. From the Mueller Report:

Trump’s 28-point peace plan with Russia “is misnamed,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues. “It is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future.”

The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War

Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?

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Attention #NAFO: 👇

Babusya Bonkious@quackersncheese.bsky.social · 9mo ago

NAFO isn't targeted by the algorithm on Bluesky. However, likes on a post don't count for increasing its visibility. What does up a post's visibility is reposts and comments. We need to do that better here on Bluesky

There is a solution #NAFO

Schooley@schooley.bsky.social · 9mo ago

So our discourse is impacted by off shore accounts incentivized by paltry X payouts that are locally a decent living? Do I have that right?

The Twitter account location feature has been quite entertaining these past 48 hrs

“In 1985, Pres Reagan appointed me as a fed judge. I resigned Fri, relinquishing thatl… I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly” Pres Trump is using the law for partisan purposes: targeting his adversaries while sparing friends & donors from prosecution & punishment.

The Atlantic@theatlantic.com · 9mo ago

“Nativism has proved politically potent enough to carry Trump to the Oval Office twice,” Idrees Kahloon writes. Now, “it may be powerful enough to bring net migration down to zero, perhaps for some time.” https://theatln.tc/azTwXiQL

Start calling it the “Epstein Shutdown”

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107. 12 days of work in 107 days. With full pay and benefits. The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown. It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.

Excuse me, but do you have some time to talk about how NAFO can change your life?

Live view of the White House Credit: Corby Zone

we've shifted from "90 deals in 90 days" to "tailor-made trade plans for each and every country on this planet" (in order words, no deals)

Whistleblower: Federal judge nominee suggested the administration would defy court orders in order to carry out President Trump’s aggressive plan for mass deportations.

Emil Bove, now a nominee to the federal bench, proposed defying court orders, former DOJ colleague says

The account from a former DOJ lawyer comes as Bove is scheduled to face questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

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AOC: Are you aware that President Trump's DOJ is investigating United Health Care for criminal insurance fraud? RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?

The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% are located in the most water-stressed areas of the country, Business Insider found.

How data centers are deepening the water crisis

The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% are located in the most water-stressed areas of the country, Business Insider found.

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Maria Salazar: I didn't think the leopard would eat the faces of MY constituents

Didn't even realize Little Marco was doing this until after the press conference was over and I watched it back on video