Fox reports that that while many of the redactions to the Epstein Files were made to protect victims’ identities, “the same redaction standards were applied to politically exposed individuals and government officials.” In other words, DOJ admits that they edited Trump and his pals out.

Cheers to Bowen Yang. Looking forward to what he does next.

The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.

Goldman: This guy is so clearly trying to follow the Putin model—using the government to make money, making sure his allies control the most important companies in the country, including our media companies, doling out money by deregulating their industries, and taking money from them in return…

My year-end column about how exhausting the work of journalism can be but how important it is and how many people, especially in the nonprofit world, are working tirelessly to keep the mission alive. Proud to have The Nevada Independent among them. Support your local outlet! x.com/thenvindy/st...

Next time you’re applying for a job, any job, be sure to mention you were able to pick out a giraffe during a regular dementia test. Let’s see how it plays out.

NEW: Abrego’s lawyers have proof of Todd Blanche’s direct involvement in his prosecution - after lying to the court about it for months. substack.com/@muellershew...

WELKER: Why was Ghislaine Maxwell moved just days after you interviewed her? BLANCHE: That's a Bureau of Prisons security issue that I will not talk about WELKER: Did you have anything to do with it? BLANCHE: I am responsible for the Bureau of Prisons, so every decision they make lands on my desk

I lost my job, I can’t afford to buy a single Barbie to gift my daughter, and a spiral ham costs 50% more than it did last year. But at least everyone is saying “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays” now.

Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head. That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Cartoon by @dennisgoris.bsky.social.

They’re actually redacting Trump’s name AFTER the release.

🚨 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.

Another phony promise from a phony regime — they loot the treasury for themselves while benefits for regular folks are always just around the corner

DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor. Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

Today, we're learning why DOJ didn't release the redacted files last March. Because the multitude of redactions exposes how much they're covering up.

This is some really bleak shit, folks. Take a hard look at your president.

Schiff: "I think we ought to bring Pam Bondi before the Senate Judiciary Committee demand answers as to why the DOJ has violated the law."

Khanna: Congress is talking about possible impeachment. They're talking about inherent contempt for the attorney general or deputy attorney general—any justice department official who has obstructed justice could face prosecution in this administration or a future administration.

Garcia: This is not a real release. This is continuing a coverup that's been going on now for months.

🚨 BREAKING: I obtained the letter the DOJ sent to Congress about today's Epstein files release. NOW IT ALL MAKES SENSE! The law requires 5 exceptions. They're using 8. Here's what they're hiding and why it matters.

I'm pretty sure if someone has a million laying around to pay for the Felon47 gold immigration card we probably don't need them here in the first place.

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

How MAGA operates: 1. Promise to release Epstein files. 2. Refuse to release Epstein files. 3. Get Mike Johnson to recess House to delay Epstein vote. 4. Finally relent under pressure and approve bill to release Epstein files. 5. Make only a partial release, violating the very law you approved.

🚨 Epstein Files: In his letter to Congress, Todd Blanche says docs were withheld under the deliberative process, atty-client privilege & atty work product. In #FOIA that's the equivalent of a B5 exemption. 🧵

TODAY: They won't release the files, but the House goes on vacation while your health care premiums skyrocket. Watch today's free episode here: youtu.be/j4EVcQj_s_E?...

“Any DOJ official who does not comply with this law will be subject to prosecution for obstruction of justice,” Ro Khanna said in a House speech this week. “If Pam Bondi does not comply with the law, she will be held either in inherent contempt of Congress or subject to impeachment.” Let’s go.

LOL -- Trump announces that his new healthcare plan, which he says was inspired by watching the pharma CEOs kiss his ass, is simply asking the healthcare companies to lower their prices

Reporter: When I opened it, I gasped because I thought we were going to see something. What I saw instead was a 100 page document that says 'Grand Jury of New York' at the top of it, and that's the only text that you can see. It goes on for 119 pages where every single page of it is 100% blacked out

Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.

Three years and one month from today, I’m going to grab a pickax and pull those letters off that building, but I’m going to need help holding the ladder. Are you in? Applying for my carpenter’s card today, so it’ll be a union job!!!

Democrats repeatedly outmaneuvered Republican leadership and stalled the GOP agenda to close out the legislative year, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing heat.

In light of the grotesque attempted renaming of the Kennedy Center. www.thebulwark.com/p/donald-tru...

Trump: "I could reduce unemployment to 2%, 1%, or practically zero by just hiring people into the federal government even though those jobs are not necessary"

The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.

Making dumb dumberer.

MSNBC: Why does Trump constantly exaggerate about the economy instead of just being straight with the American people? HASSETT: The president spent a lot of time with our team preparing slides that showed the data for what he was talking about in the speech. He had documentation.

The US Government: We are going to launch troops and cargo anywhere on the planet in 90 minutes or less. Also the US Government: We regret to inform you that your disability is not service related. taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics...

The numbers were flying. Trillions. Billions. 600% off drug prices. Everything like nobody's ever seen. He was loud. Desperately ramming home his nonsense. He was fear mongering. Sounded desperate. Even for him, this was cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs.

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

Many are saying that was a better speech than the Gettysburg Address.

I just wanna express my deepest gratitude to the White House communication team for what can only be categorized as sabotaging Trump from the inside. Boy, oh boy, was that beautiful, or what?

Trump’s healthcare message is a series of obvious lies

President attempt to shout down reality. Reality wins.

Trump: Whine whine blame blame blame blame it’s always everyone else’s fault. Why even cover this

So much for our tariff dividend and DOGE checks.

Holy shit. Thank God that this rambling fuckwad is done.