Little men do little things to feel better about their own little selves.

"What we have seen is the normalization of behavior that previous administrations understood to be out of bounds...Several of the rules and norms that helped make the American military the best in the world have been weakened, ignored, or broken." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

Question: Couldn't a CT (as opposed to an MRI) have been done at the White House, or no? www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...

Donald Trump: “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood,” Trump said. “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart.”

A compelling graphic look at all the ways that Trump and his family and friends have been monetizing the White House in his second term to enrich themselves more than any presidential clan has ever done before. @lazarogamio.bsky.social Amy Schoenfeld Walker www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Pope Leo is quietly mounting a long-term, moral confrontation with American authoritarianism — and history suggests he knows exactly what he’s doing. Here’s how he can defeat Trump’s dictatorship of relativism once and for all.

@samsteindc.bsky.social: "Surely there's some co-conspirators out there. Why have we not seen any names disclosed so far?" @weissmann.substack.com: "You really have to think that the way in which the documents have been produced so far, that there is a triage system that's going on."

Many don't realize that the most vulnerable or immune compromised depend on the rest getting vaccinated properly to keep diseases from spreading out of control. It's not just “my body, my choice” when it comes to saving lives.

There is an international warrant out for his arrest for war crimes. He should have been arrested when he was visiting the US. There SHOULD BE an international warrant out for Donald Trump's arrest for 115 premeditated 1st-degree murders. That's 115 counts now. Trump must be charged and arrested.

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'...You often find out at trial that people dispute things, that you never thought would be disputed during the investigation...' I hear you #JackSmith When defendants have their backs up against the proverbial wall, they might dispute anything & of course, lie

ICE is sending its least qualified candidates to the front lines.

Community members made music and noise outside the Hampton Inn where ICE goons stayed in Eagan, Minnesota.

"grace_strobel: Dear President Trump Words DO MATTER This is not about politics It’s about Human Decency When you posted the R-word on your social media for the world to see you showed no human decency It blinds people from seeing capabilities Its use degrades & dehumanizes people w/ disabilities

ICE is attempting to deport another US citizen, this time a wheelchair-bound daughter of a Navy veteran.

US warns Americans to urgently leave Russia, advising those who stay to make a will and avoid social media (per Fox News). Ukrainian intel claims Russia may stage a deadly provocation Jan 6–7 to blame Ukraine and derail talks.

Search Assist Venezuela has detained several Americans, with reports indicating that at least five U.S. citizens are currently being held, some of whom are considered wrongfully detained. The Venezuelan government has been known to use detained Americans as leverage in negotiations with the US.

Predictable: Venezuela Detains Americans Amid Growing U.S. Pressure www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/w...

Wonder if the DNI has thoughts on a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela?

Shocking no one. An oil tanker, bound for Venezuela, chased halfway around the globe, while Russia tells the US to back off.

The dozen orders Adams issued since his indictment included a directive to allow federal agents, including immigration officers, to use an office on Rikers Island, the city’s main jail. That order was later struck down by a court. www.huffpost.com/entry/new-yo...

Erroneously thinking you've taken intelligence tests, when the tests were administered because doctors are (repeatedly) concerned you have dementia and may pose a danger to yourself and others, is probably yet another sign that you actually do have dementia.

This MAGA tax revolt is getting interesting. On the one hand I would say that it is probably unwise, on the other hand I’m not sure DOJ is prosecuting anyone anymore for this kind of stuff. You can always buy a pardon on the back end if you need to and have enough cash.

🚨BREAKING: A pro-democracy organization has filed two formal complaints asking federal watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions and partisanship inside the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, an independent federal agency tasked with helping states administer elections.

Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Kennedy Center’s 2026 Lineup: ‘There’s No Way I Would Set Foot in It Now’ t.co/w8RrGfPkmD

A wonderful and inspiring essay from @sifill.bsky.social A look back at the nightmare of 2025 and a hopeful look forward to 2026. Highlyl recommend. sherrilyn.substack.com/p/the-year-a...

I cannot emphasize how serious an assault on democracy this is. Any effort by the Trump administration to engage in false claims of fraud or mass voter suppression relies on this as a building block. As importantly, there is no legitimate reason DOJ would want this information.

“It is proper, constitutional, and legal for a federal grand jury to indict a sitting president for serious criminal acts that are... contrary to, the president’s official duties. In this country, no one... is above the law.” --Kenneth Starr (May 13, 1998) www.nytimes.com/2017/07/22/u...

With inequality at Gilded Age levels and more billionaires than ever, the Republican message is poor people have it too good

#GVerse via @chariselee.bsky.social Incredible interpretation of popping, hip hop freestyle and art of ballet‼️ Yo-Yo Ma and Lil Buck - The Swan

I hope I live long enough to see us get a President who doesn't brag about it every time he passes a cognitive test.

Anyone who is worried about the NYC mayor’s language but unworried about the language and actions of the Trump administration with respect to historical debacles has zero credibility

The bad news is that it appears CBS News has fallen. The good news is that independent media has been ready for this moment. Join us: meidasplus.com

The question now remains "Pete Seeger" "Which side are you on" Post, post, post 😁 Remember to have fun, they cannot take away your happiness, your joy, your love and your positivity🤗 They will try, because they have no love, so they will try to take yours. youtu.be/bsNVzwuJeVk

Another Cognitive Test? Trump’s Health Questions Won’t Go Away | Week in Review youtu.be/QXQw2yoYtcg

Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business

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Yeah, man, socialists aren’t allowed to buy things, everyone knows this

Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."

Jack Smith: I believe we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt in both cases.

substack.com/@politicsusa... I support Mamdani🇺🇸

This is stunning, even for Trump. My dad had dementia & insisted on wearing compression stockings to protect his heart. "President Trump is taking more aspirin than his doctors recommend. He briefly tried wearing compression socks for his swelling ankles, but stopped because he didn’t like them."

New year, same reminder: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class. You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.

I'm so confused. Either: A - She lied. or B - We died and are in hell because he's still president?

If Only.....Though I'm Sure There's an Increasing Amount of Buyers Regret Out There. But You Can't "Re-gift" a Tyrant