It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines. It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States. And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).

Jack Smith's information belongs to the US public. This government belongs to us. Information about this government belongs to us. This government exists at the behest of the US public. It's infuriating that they have these investigations and yet they're secret These people serve us. It's ours.

You have to read to the 23d and 24th grafs of the Times story on Trump's big drug-price "deals" to see that they're basically hype. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/h....

Nobody works this hard for this long to cover up something this bad unless they are guilty.

The only explanation for why Trump is willing to take such a huge political hit keeping these Epstein files hidden is bcuz he knows what’s in those files about him is really, really, really, really bad. That’s the only explanation for this massive Trump led coverup.

one of four in a week www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...

“The inflation data is missing numbers on the key areas that are costing you more — no data from October & November on food, shelter, and health care.” @jessicatarlov.bsky.social making the point that the Trump numbers should be “taken with a grain of salt”

Trump dozed off multiple times today during a public event in the Oval Office. This is becoming routine at public appearances where he’s seated. Trump isn't well

BREAKING: Trump, RFK Jr. announce they’ll cut off Medicare and Medicaid funding for any hospital that provides lifesaving gender affirming care to minors—effectively inserting the federal government in between doctors, parents, and patients.

ah, more props to BuzzFeed: they did figure out Epstein was at the 2011 dinner after his conviction, plus at least 3 dinners beforehand. They even reported that Brooks was there! So six years ago, NYT should have known Brooks was socializing with Epstein. For shame. (h/t @dreadfulpenny.bsky.social)

Trump said he was using tariff revenue to finance “warrior dividend” payments to U.S. troops. Then the claim was discredited. Then he said it again anyway. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

Didn't Trump pardon a man who defrauded thousands of Americans of more than a billion dollars? And pardon the ex-President of Honduras who worked with drug cartels? And pardon CZ, a money launderer? And pardon insurrectionists, including the violent ones?

Trump’s primetime diatribe against immigrants is straight up unvarnished Nazi stuff

📌Jack Smith testified today his team “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” Trump conspired to overturn the 2020 election. -Why, dear God, WHY did his appointment come so late from AG Merrick Garland? -Why aren't Republicans allowing us to hear this testimony? This was an attack on America.

First it was "we have to blow up dozens of people on boats because of fetnanyl." But obviously it wasn't fentanyl being trafficked so then: narco terrorists are shipping cocaine! But then Wiles tells a reporter it's all about regime change and today it's bc US oil companies got kicked out in 2007?

Pam Bondi Dismissed Charges Against a Surgeon Who Falsified Vaccine Cards. It Emboldened Others With Similar Cases. “This undermines every layer of the system that protects us from infectious disease,” an expert said.

Donald Trump attempted a coup. It still astounds me that the GOP gaslit America into forgetting that. Pretty remarkable.

MORE from Jack Smith: "Our investigation also developed powerful evidence that showed President Trump willfully retained highly classified documents after he left office in January 2021 ... He then repeatedly tried to obstruct justice to conceal his continued retention of those documents."

MORE from Jack Smith: "If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat."

Republicans handing a microphone to Jack Smith may not be the slam dunk they'd hoped for

Feverishly working on this

15 people were killed in an antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday, an act more shocking because of the low gun violence numbers in Australia.

Police have yet to identify or apprehend a suspect in the Brown University shooting. That hasn’t stopped MAGA from claiming that the mass shooting was an attack targeting conservatives.

Big announcement from Gov. Newsom:

As we honor Rob Reiner, let’s remember he was one of the staunchest defenders of immigrants and American democracy. He truly was one of Donald Trump’s biggest foils. Rest in peace, Rob.👏😢

Today's newsletter: The same machine that destroyed 600 lives over Charlie Kirk has nothing to say about Trump mocking Rob Reiner. www.readtpa.com/p/the-rules-...

20 years before Trump, Rob Reiner laud it out for us! The American President youtu.be/EdoVvICvr_I

Rob Reiner was one of the greatest directors of all time. His run from the mid 80s through the early 90s, including Stand by Me, was extraordinary. A well-informed, decent human being, Reiner stood with humanity. His death is a great loss to America, and he will be missed.

I’m going to put this image out here to combat the ugliness of this day…because it captures the pure joy that emanated from his great big smile. RIP Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner💔

A while back I found this clip of the SEINFELD cast paying tribute to Rob Reiner as part of an American Cinematheque honor he received in 1994. Its a rare bit of Castle Rock meta celebration.

There is so much for which to remember Rob Reiner. In my family, we have long treasured this one bit he did with Carroll O'Connor on "All in the Family." It has always made me laugh, no matter how many times I've watched it. And we all could use a good laugh these days

Rob Reiner 1947-2025 RIP

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's son was pulled over by ICE and forced to prove he is an American. Two options: 1) ICE deliberately targeted him. 2) ICE is stopping all non-White people without any probable cause and forcing them to prove they are citizens. Hard to say which option is scarier.

No one should be targeted for their race, religion, nor politics. NO ONE! This gun violence is truly insane. When will enough be enough?

If Trump is innocent, prove it. If you're a politician and don't support rapists or pedophiles, prove it. If you're a politician and aren't complicit in Epstein's crimes, prove it. Release the Epstein files.

Remember that when you hear a MAGA person slurring a Democrat, what they are doing is teaching their base to hate Democrats. This ensures that people they touch will hate Democrats to never consider voting for them. Trump teaches hate like this every time he gets in front of a camera. It's tiring.

The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing. All from his movies.

You voted for “concepts of a plan”. Yes, you voted for this.

No parent wants this text. Thinking of the Brown University community.

Two people were killed and eight others were injured in a shooting at Brown University Saturday and the suspect remains at large, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said. The injured victims are in critical condition, but stable, and students remain under lockdown. Read more: https://wapo.st/44m4iJe

Trump: The Brown University Police reversed their previous statement — The suspect is NOT in custody.

👀👀👀👀 Release the Epstein files.

My two biggest takeaways from today’s release of Epstein photos: 1. He extensively photo documented his life; 2. There will be many more photos. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.

Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."

So they're treating Geneva convention violations and outright fucking murder like they are the Epstein files. This entire administration are fucking incompetent criminals!

Sunset. Merritt Island, FL.

The Golden Age.