Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com

The AG is *supposed* to be the people’s lawyer, not the president’s. This is outrageous. It also indicates Trump feels that he needs protection from Epstein file disclosures.

WHO GIVES A DAMN? It’s a public service, right there in the name. It exists as a public good for all the people in this country. It’s not supposed to turn a profit, you dolts. Go audit the Pentagon and see what kind of return on investment we’re getting there.

So I have the cover story in next month's TNR. I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol. They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.

"Weiss is following a long-standing instinct to turn every Trump abuse into a debate, a generosity she does not afford targets on the left...impossible to take her objections at face value given the context in which she's operating." [email protected] www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

New data shows that Donald Trump’s economic policies have driven up prices this year’s holiday season by 26%. Americans are paying the price for Donald Trump’s policies.

“As Christians, we’re called to love our neighbor and to treat the immigrant and the foreigner as our own.” religionnews.com/2025/12/24/w...

Enjoying that holiday poinsettia? They come to our homes thanks to workers like "Ana" who water, fertilize & individually sleeve each plant to ensure they don’t snap or break during transportation. "We cover our hands and arms as the sap is known to cause irritation." #WeFeedYou

Travel writer Rick Steves was at his home in Edmonds, Washington, when he learned a local community center for homeless residents was set to close. Within a few weeks, Steves bought it. “I really take ‘love your neighbor’ seriously,” he said.

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."

This Christmas Eve, my heart is with Sophie, Colin, and the entire Hortman family after the unimaginable loss of Melissa and Mark — two extraordinary Minnesotans who gave so much to our state.

Remember who was sitting right behind Donald Trump on his Inauguration Day? The richest man in the world, the tech billionaire tycoons, and his billionaire cabinet. He’s certainly delivering his “golden age” for them, but it’s crumbs for everyone else. That’s the Trump economy.

Utterly corrupt. Utterly lawless. Continuing to destroy the very independence of the Justice Department. But not one member of my former political party will say a damn thing. Every Republican, every single Republican on the ballot, needs to lose in 2026. Merry Christmas.👇

"I can't stop thinking about Rob Reiner and the tragic irony of the one day I ever spent with him." He worked to save kids, but couldn't save his son. My latest at @thebulwark.com, on politics, parenting, and lessons learned. www.thebulwark.com/p/rob-reiner...

Bobby is saying goodbye to his entire team of doctors and nurses this afternoon and evening at Reagan Medical Center at UCLA -- thanking them for the incredible work that they did with him over the last 75 days! Let's support his in-home health care in Utah! Chip in $10, $27, $50, $100 or more:

Bobby is undergoing infusion therapy now as he will pack tomorrow to go home to Utah from UCLA. He is physically stronger than ever before and his spirits are unbelievable! His apartment is ready and his home health care worker will be there to care for him. Chip in $10, $27, $50, $100 or more:

party of family values 💔

the people’s mayor

"America is certainly no stranger to paroxysms of violent racial backlash; but if ever America was or will be great, that greatness is due to diversity." A piece from Trump's first term that is still relevant today:

The DOJ identified at least 10 co-conspirators who worked with Epstein and Maxwell. It’s obvious to anyone with two eyes that Epstein and Maxwell were engaged in organized crime, yet NO ONE ELSE involved in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring has faced criminal charges. Why?

Today - DOJ releases files from redacted Assistant U.S. Attorney flagging that Trump "traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported (or that we were aware)."

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This means the VA won't cover abortions EVEN in the case of rape, incest, or serious threat to the health of the patient. The DOJ memo was authored by Josh Craddock, one of the chief legal advocates for fetal personhood, i.e. imposing a nationwide abortion ban through the courts.

City Of Hope Launches National Cancer Clinical Trial Network www.forbes.com/sites/brucej...

The CBS investigation portrays a modern concentration camp, similar to the Soviet GULAG (like CECOT, an acronym): sadistic guards, 24 hour lighting, isolation cells. Americans once opposed this inhumane system. The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.

it's the glee on her face for me She knows bc she is white and prays to the right God in the right state that she can mess with someone's life who is considered different and she is giddy abt it But karma never loses an address. Good luck in the real world, sweetie

The DOJ is not even trying to hide that it functions as Trump's personal law firm

Deported? Where?? She is a citizen!!!

"Her family has now been told she has been deported, despite US District Judge Brendan Hurson ruling Thursday that she could not be deported pending a hearing...attorneys said Monday that they have...confirm[ed] with the hospital she was born in Maryland." https://bit.ly/3MMdJvz

Those roving patrols and racial targeting that Kavanaugh allowed? This is what they led to. www.propublica.org/article/immi... (from Oct)

I'm sorry- WHAT???!!!

the least shocking thing in the epstein files that wont get enough attention. police regularly arrest and charge victims to coerce them into participating, often jailing them in conditions that are worse.

Investigative reporter Julie K. Brown points out that the redactions Trump's DOJ is making to the Epstein documents makes Epstein's survivors wonder whose protection is the real priority.

People often ask why Democrats don’t have something like TurningPoint USA — so before the year ends, let me introduce you to Voters of Tomorrow. We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation. 🧵THREAD

"This from their good friend, Maria Shriver—this I believe: 'They loved their kids so much, and they never stopped trying to be really good parents.' Really, that’s the most and the best anyone can ever do.

Starbucks CEO makes $50,000 an hour —more than double what some baristas make in a whole year. Tis the season to side with Bob Cratchit, NOT Ebinezer Scrooge. DON’T BUY STARBUCKS (including gift cards!) while workers are on strike for unfair labor practices!

BREAKING: Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault. In a new statement, police said the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorized an additional rape charge and a sexual assault charge involving two more women.

Our school food pantry is open during our break Can anyone help with a few items for mid break food boxes We are still feeding the children @craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @bonhanson.bsky.social www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Our school food pantry is open during our break Can anyone help with a few items for mid break food boxes We are still feeding the children @eddsmitty.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks @sammiestsam.sheshed.rocks www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

as his wife and daughters (and sons—but I expect no better from them) excused and enabled him

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Among the newly-released Epstein files. This Justice Dept email from Jan 2020 'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"

well have you considered the important fact that these cities did not vote for his boss— in droves? A punishment is owed for exercising our constitutional right

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also interesting that the administration thinks it has a say in CBS News personnel matters. perhaps they've been given an indication that they do.

From USA Today - DOJ was pursuing 10 Epstein "co-conspirators" in 2019. WTF happened? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

I don't think free speech on campus ought to mean that a young coddled bigot gets to use their ignorance to casually destroy the career of a knowledgeable trans person on a random Wednesday

Bari Weiss Praised El Salvador’s Dictator Before Spiking '60 Minutes' Story on His Torture Prison Weiss touted El Salvador’s leader while her blog published jokes about immigrants sent to CECOT, writes @premthakker.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social: zeteo.com/p/bari-weiss...

CBS News may not want you to see its CECOT reporting, but I'm happy to share this powerful video that our team produced this year.