Stop calling it “Artificial Intelligence.” Instead, call it “Assisted Intelligence.” There, that's better. Easier to understand. Clearer.

Jack Smith is calling for the House Judiciary Committee to release the recording of his full closed-door deposition before the panel. "Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."

"The swift degradation of CBS's reputation under Weiss’ leadership is just one more proof point that the American media is being commandeered by an aggressive and coordinated conservative movement that is moving as quickly as possible to usurp control and rewrite history in deference to Trump."

Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Trump has sued over jokes, tweets, interviews, and news articles but not once over any of the countless accusations of child rape. — That silence says everything.

“What's happening to CBS is a terrible embarrassment and if execs think they can build shareholder value by avoiding journalism that might offend the Mad King they are about to learn a tough lesson. This is still America and we don’t enjoy bullshit like this.” www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell could not have sold children for sex without rich perverts buying children for sex. I feel like more people should mention that.

For the first time in a generation, we have censorship of the press. Not because the government prohibits publication of offending material. But because the administration coerces and dangles corrupt incentives like help with billion-dollar mergers. (More…)

When a major media outlet openly capitulates to the political agenda of the executive branch, they are no longer part of the fourth estate. They are state-run media. Add Bari Weiss and CBS to the list of those who have betrayed our Republic.

Why would anyone risk themselves to go on 60 Minutes after this? How can viewers ever trust CBS News to report fairly on topics this White House is sensitive about?

This is something else. Lots of respect for @60minutes.bsky.social reporter Sharyn Alfonso for defending the integrity of her work. What a disgrace for 60 Minutes. The Trump effect destroys every institution it touches. GIFT LINK: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...

I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care. My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

This is one of the pictures the Justice Department removed from the Epstein files release: A picture of a table with framed photos of Epstein and famous people. There are two photos of Trump in the picture — including one of him surrounded by women in bathing suits.

I spent the night reviewing all of the Epstein files. The DOJ and FBI violated the law and multiple court orders. Articles of impeachment against Pam Bondi are being drafted. A full update. Consider subscribing to support my work: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

Community Does Jack Shit To Make Christmas Better For Town’s Second-Poorest Family — theonion.com/community-do...

The Trump administration’s release of the Epstein grand jury documents are entirely redacted. It’s 119 pages of just black rectangles.

Tonight, Donald Trump tried to sell us all a shit sandwich, desperate to convince the American people that he isn't a complete and utter failure. He’s lost the economy. He’s lost his mind. And next year, he’s going to lose the midterms.

All those words when he could’ve just said: fuck your health care and your grocery bills. Get a third job, peasant.

I just watched Donald Trump’s address to the nation so that you don’t have to. Simply put: it was a campaign rally that the networks were duped into covering. It was filled with lies, and I debunked them for you here. Subscribe to support my work. That was not normal.

McDonald’s USA — Employee: $15/hr, no benefits — Big Mac: $5.79 McDonald’s Denmark — Employee: $22/hr, 6 weeks vacation, 1 year paid maternity leave, life insurance, pension — Big Mac: $5.49 Tell us more about how raising the minimum wage would affect the cost of hamburgers.

Brought to you by DOGE and two billionaires who don't care about the consequences of their actions.

Elon Musk is currently worth $648 billion, according to Bloomberg. To put that in perspective, if Musk spent $1 MILLION EVERY DAY, it would take him 1,774 YEARS TO SPEND $648 billion.

"People like Susie Wiles are a terrific example of how something as bad as Nazism actually happened." On the pod, @swin24.bsky.social and me on the darker story behind the Wiles mess: People like her know how lawless the Trump project is but are going along anyway: newrepublic.com/article/2045...

Merry Christmas, veterans! Donald Trump is cutting 35,000 heath care positions at the VA, "including doctors, nurses and support staff."

BREAKING: Mike Johnson just said he won't call a vote this year to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — effectively guaranteeing they will expire at the end of this month.

The US represents a growing threat to UK national security with its alignment with Russian interests. Russian operatives are running rampant. “We are now in a space between peace and war”

The presidency is meant to be an office of unity — a platform to inspire and advance a shared sense of purpose.

California is bringing on former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez to launch the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX). PHNIX will work to move California and the nation forward despite the CDC’s retreat from science under the Trump admin.

Rob Reiner represented the best of America, while Donald Trump represents the worst.

Trump is absolute human garbage

“It is all lunacy. Absolutely, it’s 100% nonsense...” www.propublica.org/article/ron-...

"Today, the Trump meme coin has lost 88% of its value... "First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..." www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...

He's just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn't support him. So sick.

The economy is being crushed by the Trump tariffs and failed Republican policies. You deserve better.

1. Measles is ravaging South Carolina. Over 100 people infected, and hundreds more in quarantine. In response, RFK Jr., the nation's top public health official, has been SILENT But it's much worse than that. RFK Jr. and his allies are undermining confidence in the vaccine

This is such a messed up statement.

Donald Trump is the most vile human being. He is celebrating Rob Reiner's death. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

Just for those who may be a little confused: “Pro-life” would be 20 Sandy Hook students being college sophomores this year.

Day 13 of #ArtAdventCalendar: "The Barn Swallow Choir." #birds

The period of despair is over.

Utterly shameless

Trump Administration Live Updates: National Trust Sues President Over Ballroom www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...

Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment. They are openly saying this. Who would want to live in a country that works like that?

The fact that far too many people cannot recognize fascism unless it looks exactly like Nazi Germany is very dangerous.

We must seize Venezuelan oil ships to stop people from doing fentanyl in Ohio

Today was our last chance in Congress to save the Affordable Care Act subsidies that help people afford care before they expire at the end of the year. And what did Republicans do? They voted NO.