Whether attempting regime change in Venezuela is smart or just is not the question. Many will try to make it the question. The question is whether the President can start wars without the authorization of Congress. The question is whether the armed forces are still loyal to the Constitution.

A day ago, Maduro said he would negotiate with the US on 'anything it wants.' And the US responded with bombs.

Congress, this is what happens when you give a madman a free pass to wage war

Three million people live in Caracas, five million in the metro area. It's one of the densest cities in South America. Remember this in the morning when they try to spin this as anything other than a cold-blooded attack on a major civilian center.

As a Ukrainian, if you ever cared about Russia's fascist illegal, illegitimate and unjust invasion of Ukraine, you should absolutely care about US's fascist illegal, illegitimate and unjust invasion of Venezuela. My solidarity and best wishes to all Venezuelans.

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro: “Right now they are bombing Caracas. Alert to the whole world, they have attacked Venezuela. They are bombing with missiles. The OAS and the UN must meet immediately."

These explosions reported in Caracas look very close to residential areas. Hoping for the safety of those in Venezuela tonight.

The "no wars" President, everyone.

FLASHBACK — BARI WEISS IN 2020: “Trump is dismantling moral guardrails that keep bigotry down… there’s a reason antisemites are drawn to his banner. It’s not a coincidence violence against Jews has gone up during his presidency.” Now she runs CBS News(max) to help him.

Elon Musk's accomplishments over the last year include starving thousands of people to death (and laughing about it) and creating Hitler AI that undresses children (and laughing about it). Is it time to do something about billionaires yet?

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Canada: Our Prime Minster studied at Oxford and Harvard, was the Governor of both the Banks of England and Canada, and is recognized as one of the sharpest financial minds around. America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.

Zohran’s inauguration brimmed w/the energy that NYC is “a shining beacon of possibility” per @jumaane.bsky.social. Amidst the darkness of authoritarianism, inequality & hate, we have a chance to show what’s possible. That’s always been our mission as New Yorkers—it was profoundly renewed today.

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Question: But the president’s statements that he believed the election was rife with fraud—those are statements protected by the First Amendment, correct? Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.

JACK SMITH: “The attack that happened at the Capitol does not happen without Trump. The other co-conspirators were doing this for his benefit.”

2025 was a year where many of our worst fears came to pass. We watched a madman get back into the White House, who let billionaires hijack our federal government, slash our benefits to fund their government handouts & tax cuts, while stealing our data to feed their Orwellian surveillance systems 🧵

President Trump promised punishment for Colorado. And delivered. Relocating Space Command Denying disaster funding for wildfires and floods Planning to dismantle NCAR DOJ investigation of Colorado's prisons Vetoing a clean drinking water project 👇👇👇

MOTHER JONES: “The Israeli government announced it would suspend the aid work of several humanitarian organizations that provide lifesaving aid to Palestinians… The suspensions affect 37 organizations, including Doctors Without Borders…” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

More artists are following Chuck Redd's lead by canceling Kennedy Center shows, including Doug Varone and Dancers, the Cookers, and Kristy Lee. Lee said “I won’t lie to you, canceling shows hurts. This is how I keep the lights on. But losing my integrity would cost me more than any paycheck.”

Peter Thiel says he’ll leave California if they pass a 1% wealth tax on billionaires for five years. So… how much would it take to make him leave the U.S.?

Russia's attacks on Ukraine have skyrocketed since Trump began his 'peace talks' with Putin Source: CSIS share.google/r8km0VbmxRfc...

Millions of Americans remain at jobs they hate for one reason: the health insurance they receive. That’s absurd. Universal health care will give Americans the freedom to choose the work they want without worrying about health care coverage. Another reason for Medicare for All.

The plane carrying Netanyahu to the US flew over the airspace of three ICC member states—Greece, Italy and France—despite the ICC arrest warrant, before reaching the Atlantic.

Canada understands the danger the world is under and has allocated $2.5 billion to help Ukraine overcome the fascist Russian invaders. Be like Canada. 🇨🇦

The Kennedy Center’s president is threatening litigation against Chuck Redd for canceling the Christmas Eve jazz show, saying it's “very costly to a non-profit arts institution,” all while planning to spend a fortune on marble armrests that only Trump wants.

A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him. n.pr/3L3sZng

Phang: If that happened in January, how in the actual hell is Blanche now telling the American people that they suddenly discovered a million more documents? GTFOH. As far back as January, the entirety of the Epstein files were transferred to Main Justice at DOJ…

Fox News is VERY upset with politicians who make unrealistic promises

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, And 1 million Epstein files appeared from thin air

This is one of our favorites!

That’s not how GDP works. But it is how propaganda works.

The new documents that Congress has forced the Justice Department to release make one thing clear: We are witnessing a criminal White House cover-up.

Cartoon by @murphycartoons.bsky.social. When Justice is “Just Us”.

As Trump touts higher than expected GDP growth, seems worth pointing out spending on health care is the bulk of it. Is that really something to celebrate? “this was a stronger than expected print however for all the wrong reasons.” www.beckershospitalreview.com/financial/ho...

He’s gilded the entire White House, slapped his name on both the Kennedy Center and Institute for Peace, installed a new Trump Gold Card, and now proposing a new “Trump class” of naval vessels. I know we keep saying this is insane but this is seriously fucking insane.

We continue to stand in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland. Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)

Trump has once again infuriated Greenland by appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy, who flat-out said, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.”

Sharyn Alfonsi from 60 Minutes on CBS pulling CECOT story: "If the standard for airing a story becomes 'the government must agree to be interviewed,' then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state."

Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:

60 Minutes pulling the CECOT segment didn’t bury the story — it amplified it, drawing far more attention than airing it ever would have.

This photo, file 468, from the Epstein files that includes Donald Trump has apparently now been removed from the DOJ release. AG Bondi, is this true? What else is being covered up? We need transparency for the American public.

Finally some answers @dennisgoris.bsky.social

White House Deputy Press Secretary gets community noted

This group is awfully quiet today…

Ro Khanna says two of the most critical documents Epstein survivors demanded were not released today, a 60-count indictment drafted before Epstein’s sweetheart deal and an 82-page memo backing it up Both are missing Transparency law violated.Survivors ignored.Accountability still nowhere in sight

Jess Michaels, one of the earliest known Epstein victims, said the partial release and redactions of the files are “proving everything we have been saying about corruption and delayed justice. What are they protecting? The coverup continues.”

The Epstein Files, everybody!

Lowering drug prices is meaningless when Americans can’t even afford a doctor to prescribe them