December 17, 2025

What the absolute [expletive] was that?!?

It seems awfully telling that Republicans were unwilling to hold this hearing publicly. It’s not like the case hinged on classified information; they’re just afraid of the public hearing what Smith has to say.

Brought to you by DOGE and two billionaires who don't care about the consequences of their actions.

December 16, 2025

Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, highest since 2021. https://to.pbs.org/4rVhlLP

More than 2,900 attorneys quit the Justice Department or were fired during the first 10 months of this year -- about triple the number who depart in a typical year. personnel records obtained by Reuters show.

I expect that tomorrow night DJT will announce that the War on Christmas is over. He negotiated the treaty and Christmas won. That's the 10th or 11th war he has settled. Give him the Noble Piece Prize already!

Today is the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party as @hcrichardson.bsky.social (HCR) pointed out in her Politics Chat. But it's Susie Wiles who is spilling the tea today.

December 15, 2025

Premiums are going to double, triple or even quadruple for working families. House Democrats are fighting to stop this and extend the ACA tax credits. www.cbsnews.com/news/aca-sub...

Two Talents Teach - a "Talk and Draw " by @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @lizadonnelly.bsky.social History is remarkably relevant right now. #RuleOfLaw #LongNationalNightmare youtu.be/xqPrJJivR7I?...

Coward.

It’s outrageous that they are still coming after Sen. Mark Kelly. Especially after we learned about an illegal double strike by our military on shipwrecked people. He was right to warn and remind service members of their oaths.

The last thing our veterans need is FEWER people making sure they get the health care they need. This is a grossly short-sighted decision by Secretary Collins. We need answers and accountability.

We make things. We build things. We imagine things that have never been built before, then we go out there, we work our asses off. And we get it done. 

That’s my story. And that’s the story of Michigan.  In 2026, we have a chance to build this country’s future. Together.

December 14, 2025

By now the broad story of USAID’s ruin has been widely told: The decree handed down by President Donald Trump; Elon Musk and Russell Vought to scuttle the agency and undo decades of humanitarian work in the name of austerity. 1/x

🇩🇪🇪🇺 Russia has brought war back to Europe, disrupting world order, — Merz We need to strengthen our ability to resist. Almost four years later, war has returned to Europe. This is a criminal attack on the world order, which the USSR, and then Russia, agreed with us.

Mark Zuckerberg is building a data center in Louisiana that will use 3x more electricity than all of New Orleans. Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills. Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.

Your weekly excerpt from one of my books. This week: "The Last American President: A Broken Man, a Corrupt Party, and a World on the Brink" hartmannreport.com/p/chapter-5-...

Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent. We are about to go to war for oil, while citing a lie as justification. Again.

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Trump’s tariffs are DEVASTATING to American consumers.

Arkansas is officially single… from PBS. Effective July 1, the state will sever ties with the beloved network that taught generations to count to ten, identify shapes, and wonder why a cookie monster is more relatable than most elected officials.

December 12, 2025

A can't miss conversation between two of the best out there in @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @pkrugman.bsky.social. Also brb because we're all getting "left-leaning but scrupulously honest" tattoos.

“The guy who bedazzled this room in gold thinks your child has too many pencils.” - Jimmy Kimmel

December 11, 2025

Just an invaluable conversation. Hopefully @hcrichardson.bsky.social & @pkrugman.bsky.social will do this again, and again!!🙏 open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...

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WATCH: U.S. forces seize oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

Since Governor Katie Hobbs took office, Arizona’s economy has grown by more than 100,000 jobs, with the lowest unemployment rate in Arizona history. It is now a manufacturing hub with billions of dollars in private investment. We need to keep her in office. Re-Elect Katie Hobbs Governor of Arizona

This new Politico poll should stop us all in our tracks! 50% of Americans are struggling to afford groceries, let’s start there. Then add the fact that we have a president who thinks we’re lying about it. I’m just waiting for the next poll that asks, “Does the president care about people like me?”

I hope people understand that if Trump gets his way America will soon be part of the global axis of evil if we aren't already. You see it in the Caribbean, you see it in Ukraine, and you see it with Trump trying to buddy up to Xi. We are a malevolent force.

December 10, 2025

Essential @hcrichardson.bsky.social deep dive on Human Rights Day and how far the world leader on it has fallen in just one year heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/december-1...

In January, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services will roll out a pilot program that will use AI to review Medicare patients' requests for care. Insurers will get rewarded when they deny care. What could go wrong?

“Growing concerns about the job market… most layoffs since the start of the Great Recession…” No wonder Trump is hiding the data

The truth: inflation is up because of President Trump’s tariffs.

NATO Chief Rutte: "We need to be ready. Russia has brought war back to Europe, and we must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured."

Senator Ruben Gallego has introduced Senate legislation to outlaw surveillance pricing. Surveillance pricing is yet another way for corporations to pull one over on you. Watch former FTC Chair Lina Khan explain the dangers of this shady practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbtUYshYM8

One of the first songs I consciously remember from her, my dad in particular being a massive fan then and now. Argued before that she should be seen as no less sharp a pop chameleon as David Bowie and Robert Palmer, with a massive range of musical approaches hiding in plain sight.

Watch till the end. We have the laws on the books already in many areas, we just need to enforce them. 💡An idea from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=FlGR...

American Conversations: Senator Mark Warner Senator Warner is a member of the Gang of Eight, and explains why it— and a nonpartisan Intelligence Community— matters....

December 9, 2025

More Proof Chump's Economy Sucks......

7pm #Wednesday #December 10th TUNE in to @thirdactorg.bsky.social to hear @hcrichardson.bsky.social be interviewed by www.350.org founder @billmckibben.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/events/decem...