Smith straight out of the gate making it explicitly clear that in BOTH of Trump’s federal criminal cases, there was “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” and that Smith’s team would have prevailed at trial.

Ouch. Jack Smith says he never heard of Nevada's attorney general.

Smith says Trump's claims that he won the election were not protected free speech because they were intneded to target a government function. "There is no historical analog for what President Trump did in this case."

SMITH says he had evidence that Trump directly ordered alleged co-conspirators to call senators on the evening of Jan. 6 to try to continue delaying the vote ceritification. He also had evidence that Bannon said Trump was still "on fire" on evening of Jan. 6.

Jim Jordan staffer: Why did you subpoena Jim Jordan's phone records? Because Mark Meadows told us he had never seen Jim Jordan scared before. legacy.www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

Smith: We had also interviewed Boris Epshteyn… He corroborated that they were, in fact, trying to call senators. He dissembled and tried to imply that the president hadn’t directed him to do it, even though there was a text message saying specifically that they had.

Surely this GOP staffer is a lawyer (if not a lawyer who represented Trump on impeachment at least once). Maybe we'll revisit?

Stupid things Jim Jordan lawyers say when they're trying to make a case, but in turn provide useful evidence in other cases.

“Did you believe you had sufficient evidence to obtain and sustain a conviction against Donald Trump for interference with the lawful transfer of power?” JACK SMITH: “Yes.”

You’ll never see this bit of transcript on Fox News—so enjoy Jim “loves live hearings for Hunter but somehow got camera-shy” Jordan getting abused by Jack Smith after Smith is asked about Trump’s Jan6 culpability.

NEW: Jack Smith's team interviewed Giuliani, and when asked whether Rudy believed his own lies about election fraud, Jack Smith said he did not, and that neither did Donald Trump.

Smith: I think who should be accountable for this is Donald Trump. These records exist because, in the case of the senators, Donald Trump directed his co-conspirators to call these people to further delay the proceedings. He chose to do that.

Jack Smith: “Our case was built on, frankly, Republicans who put their allegiance to the country before the party.” Trump also had a “pattern” of rejecting information that didn’t fit his false narrative.

Donald Trump’s lying again. He lost in court when Illinois stood up against his attempt to militarize American cities with the National Guard. Now Trump is forced to stand down.

Hard agree. “I take no leave of you, 2025. I send no compliments to your mother. You deserve no such attention. I am most seriously displeased.” x.com/austen1stdra...

This is @#$%ing weird. Don't put it on Gavin, but...this is weird AF: www.newsweek.com/gen-z-right-...

In den Niederlanden wird unkontrolliertes individuelles Böllern 2026 verboten. Diesen Weg sollte Deutschland auch gehen.

Here is Roger Ebert's review of Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo from 22 years ago. It was one of those movies which somehow insulted Rog in the way that would get him foaming at the mouth like a rabid dog. www.rogerebert.com/reviews/deuc...

"I'll beat errybody up in here" Post your facial reaction:

“Just one more thing, Ms Bondi… … If The Epstein Files are a hoax, why the redactions?”

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdButts. It fits in well with my "Tanzania from Behind" series. I think animals just know when I am shooting.

Good Morning Everyone Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdButts, yes it's the time for 'RearOfTheYear'. The Alternative is #Pigeons I've gone with Walter Wren, Larry Long-tailed Tit, Kerri Kingfisher & Gary Goosander from various venues in 2025 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin @rspb.bsky.social

Quick reminder: Russia is getting absolutely wasted in Ukraine. (Clip here, full video in link) youtu.be/09dbMcx2Qdg?...

The Oligarchy Tour has done nothing but soothe the conscience of white people so they can continue to pretend it wasn’t their own / their family’s commitment to upholding white supremacy that got us here, in a place where billionaires control everything and a rapist king rules us.

A Hampton Inn in Asheville just canceled my family's reservation because our address (incorrectly) showed Asheville—and the hotel bars locals within 50 miles. When I asked why, they said, "because of our homeless population," adding that most hotels here have similar policies. This is outrageous.

The Immigration Act of 1924 helped keep out Italian immigrants, who were considered non-white. Dino Paul Crocetti changed his name to Dean Martin for his career. Frank Sinatra refused to change his name. Here he is reminding kids what it means to be accepting of differences…and not act like Nazis.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy

“they are lying to your face about something you remember” is a perfect summary of this book as sharply offered by @michaelhobbes.bsky.social on @ifbookspod.bsky.social

Men. The problem is men. RIP Imani Smith. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

For today's #BirdOfTheDay the theme is #Outstretched, birds with their wings fully stretched out, and the Alternative is #Red any bird with Red on it. I've gone with a Pigeon, Little Egret, Coot & Black-headed Gull from WWT Castle Espie. The Gull also has a Red Beak #birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Outstretched

Imagine watching Sinatra, son of Dolly & Antonini born in Genoa & Sicily, respectively, and Martin, son of Gaetano & Angela, born in Montesilvano, Italy & Ohio respectively, (Angela to parents born in Monasterolo, Italy), and crusading against the value of children of immigrants to the U.S.

12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”

Just wow. @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy came out swinging in this article. He's right though and that's the coolest part.

Make him famous. The woman lost her baby. #BrendenCunt/Cuni

ICE agent recognized out Christmas shopping—throws tantrum when citizens profile him. "We're trying to prevent you from kidnapping our neighbors," they say. "I'm not doing anything but walking, leave me alone!" he yells. "Not right now you're not—but the past 5 days you have." Philadelphia, PA

From the people who put shitty ideas into your elderly family members' heads and now don't want to foot the bill for third-party carers because you cut contact.

Meet Jacob, the new fella in my life. He was in a shelter in Italy for over 2 years. He's been with us 13 days, and I'm already in love. Adopt don't shop.

Meet Jacob, the new fella in my life. He was in a shelter in Italy for over 2 years. He's been with us 13 days, and I'm already in love. Adopt don't shop.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

BREAKING: Federal judge in Pittsburgh blocks DOJ's invasive trans care subpoena. The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses. New, at Law Dork:

Worth repeating this with every new Epstein document drop. The party of Denny Hastert is the party of Jim Jordan is the party of Matt Gaetz is the party of Donald Trump. Looking the other way and protecting child predators from the law is their brand.

Check out the Kavanaugh FN 4; I think it's pretty clear that the Kavanaugh Stop thing has gotten to him:

Yes. That’s why I say “don’t stop commenting” on SCOTUS decisions and practices. It matters.

A thought experiment (god forbid this actually happened): someone shoots up a Chinese Restaurant on Chinese New Year. After the fact the shooter claims that they were targeting the CCP because of its genocide against the Uighyurs. Would anyone find that credible?

An email from a federal prosecutor in New York revealed details about the flights the president took on Epstein’s private jet in the 1990s.

My friends, I say this with all the love in my heart: Right now might not be the moment for “But we should be TOLERANT and NUANCED about the plagiarism machines!” Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.

Agreed. This is why I suggested that European NATO members send a small multinational tripwire force to Greenland.