Downtown San Diego. Embarcadero Marina Park South. December 20, 2025

Tens of millions of Americans risk losing health insurance or facing skyrocketing premiums as enhanced ACA tax credits expire at the end of 2025. Healthcare costs are in crisis—affordability is out of control. As one senator said: "We really are talking about life and death."

“A three-year extension of Affordable Care Act funds.” Bipartisan support is needed to help tens of millions of Americans. “People want us to do something to help them with the costs,” — “They care about their health care costs going up.” apple.news/Ai0YfD4MeRRq...

Sunset at the Blessed Sacrament. San Diego, California. December 20, 2025

LOVE THIS SHOW!🎄#Pluribus #AppleTV youtu.be/VJzI7fD1gmg

Rep. Robert Garcia: “The DOJ has had months and hundreds of agents to put these files together, and yet entire documents are redacted—from the first word to the last. What are they hiding? The American public deserves transparency. Release all the files now!”

Full Epstein Files must be released, too “much redacted” “still hidden” — “what’s there is not what survivors are looking for.” "Survivors deserve justice, co-conspirators must be held accountable, and the American people deserve complete transparency" apple.news/AZbz3fi6vT8u...

Happy Birthday, Alan Parsons, Todd Phillips, Peter Criss and Jonah Hill. All my best! 😎

Christmas Tree at Liberty Station. San Diego, California. December 19, 2025

Federal judge blasts ICE for hiding photos of 'inhumane' detention conditions! Judge Gary Brown (Trump appointee) threatens contempt over overcrowding & deprivation. #ICE #HumanRights

Justice for Epstein survivors is delayed again. The double standard shielding Epstein, Maxwell, and their co-conspirators must end. This delay also conflicts with Trump's November law mandating full release of the Epstein files within 30 days. apple.news/Ak3NuanmtTAe...

Dear Archbishop-designate Hicks, May the Holy Spirit guide you in shepherding the faithful of this great archdiocese, as you build bridges, accompany God's people, and proclaim Christ's mercy. Ad multos annos! 🕊️ apple.news/A0JDug4MJQzy...

All Americans deserve Congress-level healthcare. Sarah Buckley fears declining hospital safety. CBO: Trump's bill will strip insurance from 10 million. No one should fear losing coverage—these stories are heartbreaking. apple.news/AsSmBc_MLRam...

Democrats push to extend healthcare subsidies. Republicans want to end them—without a replacement, they'll own the blame for premium hikes. Trump's low approval, economic fears, and midterm headwinds mean soaring costs could crush GOP in 2026. apple.news/AzRv5H8Z4TCW...

Happy Birthday, Ronan Farrow, Jake Gyllenhaal and Criss Angel. All my best! 😎 Happy Birthday, Alyssa Milano and Jennifer Beals. All my love. ❤️ Remembering, Cicely Tyson. 🕊️

“Trump’s defensive, dishonest and ornery address was worrisome.” “Trump’s lies and grotesqueries have to stop.” “The White House is on the wrong track.” “Alarm Bells Ring” and “Trump is setting up a nasty GOP midterm loss.” apple.news/AtmFSJFlZR2y...

Trump’s prime time address was him “hollering red-faced about how incredibly great everything is” — “a torrent of lies and exaggerations ‒ about the economy, about prices, about immigrants.” “Things in America are decidedly not great.” apple.news/AhhspcthCRh6...

Congratulations, Bishop Ramon Bejarano! We are so happy and proud to celebrate this wonderful blessing with you. May God's abundant grace sustain you in your new ministry. Amen. 🕊️❤️🙏

Happy Birthday, Keith Richards, Brad Pitt and Steven Spielberg. All my best! 😎 Happy Birthday, Christina Aguilera andBillie Eilish. All my love. ❤️ Happy Birthday, Rep. Jared Evan Moskowitz. Grateful for your leadership. 🇺🇸 Remembering, Ray Liotta. 🕊️

Mission Beach Sunset. San Diego, California. December 17, 2025

“Pope Francis merits our universal devotion as a patron of peace, mercy, and fraternity. Pope Francis, pray for us!” 🕊️❤️🙏

Remembering Our Holy Father, Pope Francis. 🕊️ PRAY FOR US, and thank you for being a beacon of humility, compassion and hope for the world.

Happy Birthday, Milla Jovovich, and Sarah Paulson. All my love. ❤️ Happy Birthday, Rian Johnson, Eugene Levy, Bill Pullman and Chris Matthews. All my best! 😎 Remembering, Pope Francis. 🕊️ “Listen to one another, don't seek division, don't be afraid of change,”

Belmont Park at Christmas time. San Diego, California. December 16, 2025

Every single American deserves access to the same high-quality healthcare that members of Congress receive. No exceptions. Period.

The Affordable Care Act tax credits expire this month. Tens of millions of Americans could lose their health insurance. House Republicans have created this healthcare crisis because they don’t give a damn about you.

House GOP Leadership Abandons Planned Vote on Extending ACA Subsidies, Healthcare Insurance Increases Likely for 2026. DON’T FORGET: This is a “Republican made healthcare crisis”—“a problem entirely made by Trump and the GOP in their legislation that they passed this year.”

Two straight months of job losses and rising unemployment. This is the cost of Trump and Republicans’ reckless tariffs and their Big, Ugly Bill. They broke the economy and left working families to pay the price.

“Trump’s economy flashing new warning signs”—“weakness in the economy” “Labor market fragility” “Manufacturing shrinks“ “Wage growth cooled” “Unemployment rises” apple.news/Arg9b0LTFTB-...

See if you can spot Liberation Day. @usapolling.bsky.social

Our hearts remain with everyone affected by the tragic events at Brown University. Sending love, support, and strength to the community during this incredibly difficult time. apple.news/AuAuZRt2eQBu...

The Epstein case demands transparency, and justice for survivors is long overdue. 1. Release all of the information. 2. Hold enablers, participants to account. 3. Protect survivors. apple.news/Am-HK9eiLT1q...

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Happy Birthday, Theo James and J.B. Smoove. All my best! 😎 Happy Birthday, Zara Larsson. All my love. ❤️

WARNING: A hiring recession happens when employers cut new hiring sharply amid uncertainty—often before widespread layoffs or a full recession—freezing the job market with high competition for few openings.

The U.S. labor market in Trump’s second term, “is weak and softening even further.” This “golden age” is a hoax and a con. “wages are struggling to keep up with higher costs, it’s no wonder Americans are more anxious about the economy than ever,” apple.news/ANMTjzL74TV-...

Johnson will not call a vote to extend healthcare subsidies. Remember, this is a “Republican made crisis” “made by Trump, the GOP and the legislation that they passed this year.” Higher insurance premiums for millions of Americans next year. apple.news/AvIdWLgtHSKS...

CALIFORNIA WILL LEAD IN HEALTH CARE! “With the lack of leadership at the federal government level” California steps up to fill the void. “Evidence, science and clinical guidance will drive decisions, not ideology.” www.notus.org/california/n...

“Together for a strong and lasting peace in Ukraine.” #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦

From the deepest shadows, miracles can rise to kindle light. Seek that light, and it will reveal the way ahead. 🕎

“The Epstein investigation deserves transparency and justice.” 1. “We are going to release the information.” 2. “We are going to hold those who caused harm accountable.” 3. “We are going to get justice for the survivors.” —Rep. Robert Garcia

“Our intention is to put out as many photos as possible while protecting survivors.” “Jeffery Epstein was a sick man.” “Ghislaine Maxwell was a monster.” —Rep. Robert Garcia

This Hanukkah, as we kindle lights for light over darkness, hope over despair, and peace over war—May these flames inspire lasting peace and security for Ukraine, rooted in international law and territorial integrity. Glory to Ukraine. 🇺🇦🕎🕊️

EXTENDING HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIES IS THE ONLY SOLUTION!! And “Even those getting subsidies say they are feeling the pinch” — “Our prices are going up!” Millions face a VERY REAL healthcare affordability crisis. It is no “con”. It is no “hoax”. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Trump brought high prices, and now, affordability is a real mess. “TO MAKE AMERICA AFFORDABLE AGAIN” 1. Pay people more money. 2. Increase healthcare subsidies 3. Increase housing subsidies 4. End Trump tariffs. www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/e...

CROSSES ETHICAL BOUNDARIES 1. Violation of Judicial Ethics Codes on Political Activity (Canon 5) 2. Risk to the Appearance of Impartiality 3. Precedent and Broader Implications for the Judiciary apple.news/ACUUGVtPrQQq...

Cyndi Lauper’s '80s-inspired musical 'Working Girl' at the La Jolla Playhouse was incredible. Loved it! ❤️

Happy Birthday, Lee Jung-jae, Adam Brody and Charlie Cox. All my best! 😎 Happy Birthday, Alana Haim. All my love. ❤️ Happy Birthday, Donna Brazile. Grateful for your leadership. 🇺🇸 Remembering, Tim Conway. 🕊️

Rest in peace, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. We will miss you dearly. Our hearts, prayers, and good intentions go to the family, friends, and fans. apple.news/AgbHocEPXSuq...