Brown University has a widget that tracks the cost of the Iran war to American consumers (as contrasted to whatever the Pentagon is spending). Per-household cost now exceeds $600. iranwarcost.watson.brown.edu
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How many years can some people exist before they are allowed to be free? -- Bob Dylan
Sadly, after all this time, I speak fluent Trump. President Klansman describing any U.S. city as "third world" translates to "a lot of Black people live there."
In a country with a president who is such a destructive sore loser, politicians who are both helpful and gracious in defeat is a greatly appreciated novelty.
Susie Wiles' new son-in-law sells intoxicating hemp gummies and vapes, and now a THC ban delay he lobbied for is tucked into the spending bill. His own company emailed clients bragging about having a seat at the table. The FDA warns these products can cause coma. Family business, literally.
Trump-connected company brags about 'seat at the table' over new provision
As the Trump administration pushes Congress to delay the implementation of a ban on intoxicating hemp products, new reporting reveals that the delay could directly benefit the son-in-law of President ...
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This is why this is not just about Max Miller. It’s about “devout Christian” House Republican leadership who is standing with this guy because they crave power above all else. It’s the culture of MAGA and it comes straight from Trump. Vote them out.
Note, that testosterone therapy makes men more violent. That’s what Kegbreath wants. More battered and assaulted women.
Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · yesterdayWhat a surprise, the alleged abuser was jacking himself up on testosterone.
Let's not lose sight of how abnormal this is. Trump is demanding prosecutions over Reflecting Pool fiasco even though his own DOJ has shown conclusively it isn't supported by facts or law. On the pod, @barbmcquade.bsky.social is brilliant on the bigger stakes here: newrepublic.com/article/2139...
Trump’s Fury at Reflecting Pool Mess Darkens as Damning New Leaks Hit
As Trump’s effort to jail people over his failed renovation starts looking even worse, a former federal prosecutor explains why this corruption of DOJ is so dangerous—and how to fight back.
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Gill: All 100 senators last week passed a non-binding resolution condemning any pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. They're simultaneously considering confirming the guy who met with her and moved her to a low-security facility as the top cop in the United States. That is so insane to me.
Susie Wiles~ mom of 2 kids JD Vance~ dad of 4 kids Todd Blanche~ dad of 2 kids Karoline Leavitt~ mom of 2 kids Kash Patel~ dad of 1 kid 👇 These parents turned the Situation Room into the Trump-Epstein Pedophile COVER-UP Room They PROTECTED pedophiles over the safety of kids
A 60 Minutes probe into Epstein's banking, with Wyden already interviewed, vanished right after Sharyn Alfonsi got pushed out under Bari Weiss. Same editor who stalled the CECOT migrant story until Stephen Miller got a say. CBS keeps calling it timing. Sure looks like a pattern.
60 Minutes Epstein Banking Story Vanished After CBS Ousted Sharyn Alfonsi, Dem Senator Reveals
Wyden revealed he was interviewed for the show in a Senate report alleging the country's largest banks turned “a blind eye” to Epstein's financial activity
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“I have viewed disturbing video taken last week in the Senate in which Senator Paul appears to be brain-dead,” Beshear told reporters. “As governor, I demand that he inform Kentuckians about his status—if, in fact, he is capable of human speech.” #Satire (?) www.borowitzreport.com/p/andy-beshe...
Andy Beshear Demands to Know if Rand Paul is Brain-Dead
“I have viewed disturbing video taken last week in the US Senate in which Senator Paul appears to be brain-dead,” Beshear said.
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Schiff: "He waited until he became president. Why did he wait to bring this $10b lawsuit? He waited so he would have the power of the presidency to leverage the IRS and DOJ to make him more money!"
MAGA is the party of domestic abuse and sex trafficking.
Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d agoTrump on domestic abuser Max Miller: “He’s a good person.” Trump on trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell: “I wish her well.” Trump on the Pope: “He needs to shut up!”
RFK Jr. once blamed Trump for the COVID response. Now he blames everyone except Trump. That's what happens when loyalty matters more than truth. Meanwhile, America is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years. My latest: open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Unraveling of RFK Jr.
The HHS Secretary’s disastrous CNN interview spotlights the risks of a presidency that refuses to admit mistakes.
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Let me get this straight. Capital One cancels a 34 count felon's bank accounts because of money laundering, and now we are going to give him immunity from being investigated by the IRS for tax fraud? This is a guy whose casino was fined millions for money laundering. What the hell?!
Why do we bother obeying the law and paying our taxes when the President does neither? He is playing us all for fools!
The US DOLLAR IS TANKING!! We’re 39 Trillion in debt and they don’t have a plan to stop the debt from growing. #:sheshed
NEW: Capital One closed hundreds of Trump accounts for money laundering. We wouldn’t have known if Trump hadn’t sued. Now he’s got tax immunity. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-capita...
NEW: Capital One Closed Hundreds of Trump Bank Accounts for Anti-Money Laundering Reasons
"A bottled water company, a winery, a golf course, a construction payroll firm, and a real estate brokerage, and hundreds of other businesses" were debanked. Trump claims it was for political reasons.
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Apple got a $2.2 billion tariff refund. Amazon got $600 million. Trump is sending the "refunds" to the companies, not working people. Every single cent of these refunds should go back to American consumers.
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US Congressman Thomas Massie links $40 million in US funding for Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta migration crisis
Morocco has found itself at the centre of international attention over the past week after a surge in attempted migrant crossings into Spains North African enclave of Ceuta prompted renewed scrutiny o...
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Top Economist Says Mohammed Bin Salman ‘Forced Trump to Back Off’ Iran Strikes With a ‘Credible Threat’ to Unload US Treasuries - NewsBreak
Economist Steve Hanke said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forced President Donald Trump to abandon planned strikes on Iran by threatening to unload
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