Bill Conroy
@bconroy.bsky.social
Independent Investigative Journalist
https://billconroy.pressfolios.com
HouseofDeath.org
TheGreatPretense.org
* Comments ground rule: non sequitur ad hominem attacks are subject to deletion. Irony/humor excepted.
https://billconroy.pressfolios.com
HouseofDeath.org
TheGreatPretense.org
* Comments ground rule: non sequitur ad hominem attacks are subject to deletion. Irony/humor excepted.
Defying Congress. The new Congress should claw back his family's dirty contracts.
WaPo
The administration quietly notified Congress it was defying the hold and moving ahead, diverting to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia $52 million..approved for Slovakia, N. Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq.
WaPo
The administration quietly notified Congress it was defying the hold and moving ahead, diverting to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia $52 million..approved for Slovakia, N. Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq.
Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead
The diverted funds include tens of millions of dollars that Congress approved for countries affected by the war in Ukraine.
wapo.st
October 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Defying Congress. The new Congress should claw back his family's dirty contracts.
WaPo
The administration quietly notified Congress it was defying the hold and moving ahead, diverting to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia $52 million..approved for Slovakia, N. Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq.
WaPo
The administration quietly notified Congress it was defying the hold and moving ahead, diverting to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia $52 million..approved for Slovakia, N. Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq.
Sock it to them!
AP
The..lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to interfere with civil rights. It names as defendants: Jonathan Ross, the immigration officer who shot her;..Stephen Miller; ..Kristi Noem;..Gregory Bovino, Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, and others.
AP
The..lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to interfere with civil rights. It names as defendants: Jonathan Ross, the immigration officer who shot her;..Stephen Miller; ..Kristi Noem;..Gregory Bovino, Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, and others.
Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis
Renee Good’s family has sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration office...
apnews.com
October 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Sock it to them!
AP
The..lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to interfere with civil rights. It names as defendants: Jonathan Ross, the immigration officer who shot her;..Stephen Miller; ..Kristi Noem;..Gregory Bovino, Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, and others.
AP
The..lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to interfere with civil rights. It names as defendants: Jonathan Ross, the immigration officer who shot her;..Stephen Miller; ..Kristi Noem;..Gregory Bovino, Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, and others.
The WH is using a private data firm, Acurrint (LexisNexis), to help. A tactic may be to use the flawed data to target voters at the polls, with ICE and FBI agents making arrests (using the dark data as probable cause) all to disrupt the election. They need chaos to steal power. Organizing's the fix.
White House pushes for speedy review of voter rolls in hunt for noncitizen voters
The White House has pushed federal agencies to accelerate their review of at least 47 state voter rolls obtained by the Department of Homeland Security, according to an internal email seen by Reuters,...
www.reuters.com
September 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The WH is using a private data firm, Acurrint (LexisNexis), to help. A tactic may be to use the flawed data to target voters at the polls, with ICE and FBI agents making arrests (using the dark data as probable cause) all to disrupt the election. They need chaos to steal power. Organizing's the fix.
This is an AI-generated political cartoon. It was not paid for with US taxpayer money like Trump's new image-campaign ads.
Time:
Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Ads Draw Bipartisan Criticism
time.com/article/2026...
Time:
Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Ads Draw Bipartisan Criticism
time.com/article/2026...
September 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
This is an AI-generated political cartoon. It was not paid for with US taxpayer money like Trump's new image-campaign ads.
Time:
Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Ads Draw Bipartisan Criticism
time.com/article/2026...
Time:
Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Ads Draw Bipartisan Criticism
time.com/article/2026...
"Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins." — Ben Franklin, On Freedom of Soeech and the Press, The Pennsylvania Gazette, 1737
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September 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
"Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins." — Ben Franklin, On Freedom of Soeech and the Press, The Pennsylvania Gazette, 1737
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It's not a surprise that the press is now accused by Trump of threatening national security. But recall Trump himself stole classified info. National security leaks have long been tools of government propaganda. Our national security isn't the same as Trump's political interests. He conflates them.
September 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
It's not a surprise that the press is now accused by Trump of threatening national security. But recall Trump himself stole classified info. National security leaks have long been tools of government propaganda. Our national security isn't the same as Trump's political interests. He conflates them.
This is how corruption looks. Acting without justification. The whole idea of integrity in elections is a myth because one Star Chamber can sanction the use of flawed data to allow the king to dienfranchise mass blocks of the electorate not favoring the crown, and to do so with surgical precision.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections.
apnews.com
September 25, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This is how corruption looks. Acting without justification. The whole idea of integrity in elections is a myth because one Star Chamber can sanction the use of flawed data to allow the king to dienfranchise mass blocks of the electorate not favoring the crown, and to do so with surgical precision.
Makes you wonder who will foot the bill for Trump TV as it ramps up.
AP
“It’s inappropriate. It’s not like they need a GoFundMe page to have the dollars to do that sort of ad and they could do it. But using taxpayer dollars, it feels like Viktor Orban,” he [Sen. Thom Tillis, R) said.
AP
“It’s inappropriate. It’s not like they need a GoFundMe page to have the dollars to do that sort of ad and they could do it. But using taxpayer dollars, it feels like Viktor Orban,” he [Sen. Thom Tillis, R) said.
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging
An ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government.
apnews.com
September 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Makes you wonder who will foot the bill for Trump TV as it ramps up.
AP
“It’s inappropriate. It’s not like they need a GoFundMe page to have the dollars to do that sort of ad and they could do it. But using taxpayer dollars, it feels like Viktor Orban,” he [Sen. Thom Tillis, R) said.
AP
“It’s inappropriate. It’s not like they need a GoFundMe page to have the dollars to do that sort of ad and they could do it. But using taxpayer dollars, it feels like Viktor Orban,” he [Sen. Thom Tillis, R) said.
How many banner headlines announcing the press is free in the US of A does BS artist Trump need to see? Before he he gets the message those headlines are writing his political obituary.
Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to ban three news outlets from the White House grounds and said CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.
apnews.com
September 24, 2026 at 5:53 AM
How many banner headlines announcing the press is free in the US of A does BS artist Trump need to see? Before he he gets the message those headlines are writing his political obituary.
Proof Trump's war on drug boats and alliance of Latin American dictators are propelling the drug trade.
WSJ
The record amounts of cocaine now produced in South America have pushed down wholesale prices worldwide. In Spain, a kilo..sells for..$15,000, compared with $35,000 two years ago.
WSJ
The record amounts of cocaine now produced in South America have pushed down wholesale prices worldwide. In Spain, a kilo..sells for..$15,000, compared with $35,000 two years ago.
Cocaine Smugglers Blow Past Europe’s Law Enforcement With Speedboats and Tech
Fleets outrun Spanish authorities to deliver the drug in unmatched quantity and quality.
www.wsj.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Proof Trump's war on drug boats and alliance of Latin American dictators are propelling the drug trade.
WSJ
The record amounts of cocaine now produced in South America have pushed down wholesale prices worldwide. In Spain, a kilo..sells for..$15,000, compared with $35,000 two years ago.
WSJ
The record amounts of cocaine now produced in South America have pushed down wholesale prices worldwide. In Spain, a kilo..sells for..$15,000, compared with $35,000 two years ago.
If only the Trump frequency could be blasted into the vast emptiness of space, where only dead planets get the signal.
MAGA Podcasters Are Tuning Out Trump. We Tracked What They Are Talking About Now.
The Wall Street Journal analyzed nearly 70,000 hours of podcasts, using a new AI tool, to find out why conservative creators appear to be losing interest in the president.
www.wsj.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:48 PM
If only the Trump frequency could be blasted into the vast emptiness of space, where only dead planets get the signal.
These cranks are now in greater numbers in our election machinery but not in sufficient numbers in the right places. They can't swing the midterms, but they can spark chaos aimed at disruption. They're like vampire sympathizers who invite the villain in the door. But sunlight is fatal to vampires.
FBI visits California MAGA county after vague voter fraud claims: ‘It smelled wrong’
A California election official said ballots looked, smelled and felt funny after he lost in this MAGA stronghold. Then the FBI visited
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September 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
These cranks are now in greater numbers in our election machinery but not in sufficient numbers in the right places. They can't swing the midterms, but they can spark chaos aimed at disruption. They're like vampire sympathizers who invite the villain in the door. But sunlight is fatal to vampires.
The same strategy of attacking the court and using executive power corruptly to intimidate judges and the court that is now employed by Noboa in Equador is the same strategy Trump is using against US courts and judges.
It's how fascists role.
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It's how fascists role.
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El Laboratorio del Estado de Derecho de la Universidad de Nueva York documenta las represalias del gobierno de Noboa contra la Corte Constitucional de Ecuador
www.law.nyu.edu
September 22, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The same strategy of attacking the court and using executive power corruptly to intimidate judges and the court that is now employed by Noboa in Equador is the same strategy Trump is using against US courts and judges.
It's how fascists role.
www.law.nyu.edu/rule-law-lab...
It's how fascists role.
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The problem isn't drones. Cartels already get most of their guns from the US. The problem is a failed drug war strategy focused on busting very replaceable drugs and kingpins. The dirty money & deadly weapons (drones too) still flow south across our "closed" southern border.
TheGreatPtretense.org
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Drug cartels are making alarming drone advances, U.S. assessment warns
The technological shift in Latin America, fueled by fighters returning from the Russia-Ukraine war, complicates President Donald Trump’s war on drugs, officials say.
wapo.st
September 22, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The problem isn't drones. Cartels already get most of their guns from the US. The problem is a failed drug war strategy focused on busting very replaceable drugs and kingpins. The dirty money & deadly weapons (drones too) still flow south across our "closed" southern border.
TheGreatPtretense.org
TheGreatPtretense.org
National security threat or Chilling Effect? Invent the Pentagon Papers out of a mole hill. "Fake News is Treasonous!" Red meat for the base and a pretext for manipulating agenda-setting news outlets and public opinion, even election coverage. Backdoor, wear down newsrooms in courts and board rooms.
Trump media ban: Banned news outlets 'threat to national security', president says - as media sue over White House access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they intend to sue over the restrictions - but the administration has hit back, defending its "access changes". Trump also said that 'I have an obligation not to let fake ...
news.sky.com
September 22, 2026 at 1:17 AM
National security threat or Chilling Effect? Invent the Pentagon Papers out of a mole hill. "Fake News is Treasonous!" Red meat for the base and a pretext for manipulating agenda-setting news outlets and public opinion, even election coverage. Backdoor, wear down newsrooms in courts and board rooms.
Because you never know when Trump, like George Washington, will have to cross the Potomac to save the country. A triumphal arsenal on the river, equipped with snipers, drones and explosives, will ensure victory!
Trump says planned 250-foot arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers
The president’s post about the 250-foot arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.
wapo.st
September 21, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Because you never know when Trump, like George Washington, will have to cross the Potomac to save the country. A triumphal arsenal on the river, equipped with snipers, drones and explosives, will ensure victory!
And here we are. The 21st Century Civil Rights movement rising.
"Neither Black, Latino, Asian, or any other voters nor any other communities should ever again face the threats of terror and intimidation at the ballot box that defined the Jim Crow era.”
"Neither Black, Latino, Asian, or any other voters nor any other communities should ever again face the threats of terror and intimidation at the ballot box that defined the Jim Crow era.”
Civil rights coalition files federal lawsuit challenging threatened use of ICE and federal law enforcement at polling locations
Lawsuit argues that the federal government is intimidating voters and chilling civic participation, violating the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON, DC — Nine organizations representing immigrants, commun...
www.naacpldf.org
September 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
And here we are. The 21st Century Civil Rights movement rising.
"Neither Black, Latino, Asian, or any other voters nor any other communities should ever again face the threats of terror and intimidation at the ballot box that defined the Jim Crow era.”
"Neither Black, Latino, Asian, or any other voters nor any other communities should ever again face the threats of terror and intimidation at the ballot box that defined the Jim Crow era.”
More AI tomfoolery. It's a trial offer I've already cancelled before it renews at a gouging-level price. I don't think the AI subscription model is ready for prime time. AI still has diction woes. Maybe it can hack its way to pronunciation?
September 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
More AI tomfoolery. It's a trial offer I've already cancelled before it renews at a gouging-level price. I don't think the AI subscription model is ready for prime time. AI still has diction woes. Maybe it can hack its way to pronunciation?
September 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
In this case, SCOTUS is returning this package to the sender.
NYT
The ruling was a resounding win for Democratic-led states and voting rights groups, which had argued that the plan was unconstitutional and an existential threat to the democratic process.
NYT
The ruling was a resounding win for Democratic-led states and voting rights groups, which had argued that the plan was unconstitutional and an existential threat to the democratic process.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Restrictions on Mail Voting: Live Updates (Gift Article)
The ruling blocks the Trump administration from dramatically changing how Americans vote by mail in the midterm elections.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
In this case, SCOTUS is returning this package to the sender.
NYT
The ruling was a resounding win for Democratic-led states and voting rights groups, which had argued that the plan was unconstitutional and an existential threat to the democratic process.
NYT
The ruling was a resounding win for Democratic-led states and voting rights groups, which had argued that the plan was unconstitutional and an existential threat to the democratic process.
"Journalism pursued authentically walks with the people and remains divorced from the corporate profit motive. And it doesn’t punch down. ...Authenticity is not the easiest path, but it is the only path that leads forward.”
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What Is Authentic Journalism?
Gary Webb working on his Dark Alliance series.
thegreatpretense.org
September 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
"Journalism pursued authentically walks with the people and remains divorced from the corporate profit motive. And it doesn’t punch down. ...Authenticity is not the easiest path, but it is the only path that leads forward.”
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Given efforts to seek confidential voter & IRS data, and given DOGE stole vasts amounts of data from SS and elsewhere, I suspect Trump & his cronies are already using private data illegally.
So, they are barraging the courts desperately seeking legal cover, fearing discovery.
But it's not working.
So, they are barraging the courts desperately seeking legal cover, fearing discovery.
But it's not working.
IRS can’t share taxpayer data with ICE, court upholds
A federal appeals court affirmed a lower-court decision blocking a Trump administration data-sharing policy between the IRS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
wapo.st
September 8, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Given efforts to seek confidential voter & IRS data, and given DOGE stole vasts amounts of data from SS and elsewhere, I suspect Trump & his cronies are already using private data illegally.
So, they are barraging the courts desperately seeking legal cover, fearing discovery.
But it's not working.
So, they are barraging the courts desperately seeking legal cover, fearing discovery.
But it's not working.
Just released. This podcast host followed Narco News as a teenager. Fun to talk with someone who sees the bigger picture on the drug war.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Just released. This podcast host followed Narco News as a teenager. Fun to talk with someone who sees the bigger picture on the drug war.
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Cuba's a card Trump may yet play pre-midterms. Creating a rally-around-the-flag yellow-media moment means it must appear Cuba attacked the U.S. Easy enough to manufacture, but will voters fall for it if he gives the covert orders? Doesn't sound so crazy as far as crazy goes nowadays, no? Recall:
Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons in visit to Guantánamo Bay
US defense secretary continues ramp-up of pressure against country including sanctions and devastating oil blockade
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Cuba's a card Trump may yet play pre-midterms. Creating a rally-around-the-flag yellow-media moment means it must appear Cuba attacked the U.S. Easy enough to manufacture, but will voters fall for it if he gives the covert orders? Doesn't sound so crazy as far as crazy goes nowadays, no? Recall:
If Trump MAGA cultist build a bigger wall to suppress the vote, the voters will simply bring a bigger ladder.
And then they'll tear down the wall -— and Humpty Trympies will have a great fall.
And then they'll tear down the wall -— and Humpty Trympies will have a great fall.
September 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
If Trump MAGA cultist build a bigger wall to suppress the vote, the voters will simply bring a bigger ladder.
And then they'll tear down the wall -— and Humpty Trympies will have a great fall.
And then they'll tear down the wall -— and Humpty Trympies will have a great fall.