A. De Leon
@aru90015.bsky.social
La vida es (un) sueño - Pedro Calderón de la Barca 🇺🇸🇪🇸🇲🇽
Living in Los Angeles and loving it.
Living in Los Angeles and loving it.
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OOF -- Enten details how Trump went from +2 on Russia-Ukraine in 2024 to -33 (!) now, and how Zelenskyy polls among Americans at +13 compared to Trump's -18 (in other words, Zelenskyy is 31 points more popular in America than Trump!)
September 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM
OOF -- Enten details how Trump went from +2 on Russia-Ukraine in 2024 to -33 (!) now, and how Zelenskyy polls among Americans at +13 compared to Trump's -18 (in other words, Zelenskyy is 31 points more popular in America than Trump!)
How the Midterms Could Shrink Red-State America—and Why It Matters. Right now, there are 23 GOP “trifecta” states, and only 16 Democratic ones. That may change big-time—and the ramifications are huge.
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How the Midterms Could Shrink Red-State America—and Why It Matters
Right now, there are 23 GOP “trifecta” states, and only 16 Democratic ones. That may change big-time—and the ramifications are huge.
newrepublic.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM
How the Midterms Could Shrink Red-State America—and Why It Matters. Right now, there are 23 GOP “trifecta” states, and only 16 Democratic ones. That may change big-time—and the ramifications are huge.
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Trump Melts Down as Federal Reserve Defies Him on Interest Rates. Even Kevin Warsh, Trump’s handpicked Federal Reserve chair, voted to increase interest rates. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
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Trump Melts Down as Federal Reserve Defies Him on Interest Rates
Even Kevin Warsh, Trump’s handpicked Federal Reserve chair, voted to increase interest rates.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Trump Melts Down as Federal Reserve Defies Him on Interest Rates. Even Kevin Warsh, Trump’s handpicked Federal Reserve chair, voted to increase interest rates. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
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Exclusive: FBI Builds Out National NSPM-7 Center to Track Dissent, Docs Show. IRS sent 10 agents and three analysts to national effort to police "anti-capitalism" and "extremism on migration, race, and gender"
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Exclusive: FBI Builds Out National NSPM-7 Center to Track Dissent, Docs Show
The FBI has tapped employees from across federal law enforcement to crack...
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September 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Exclusive: FBI Builds Out National NSPM-7 Center to Track Dissent, Docs Show. IRS sent 10 agents and three analysts to national effort to police "anti-capitalism" and "extremism on migration, race, and gender"
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" . . this latest, sloppiest bit of pro-Trump agitprop did not command a majority of the Court. But it does leave unanswered the question of what Donald Trump could possibly do that Alito and Thomas would not obediently launder . . "
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Samuel Alito: Disenfranchising Millions of Voters Is No Big Deal If Mister Trump Wants It
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It...
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September 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
" . . this latest, sloppiest bit of pro-Trump agitprop did not command a majority of the Court. But it does leave unanswered the question of what Donald Trump could possibly do that Alito and Thomas would not obediently launder . . "
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This is “cruel and unusual punishment” but then we have a rather strange Administration that does not follow the Constitution or the Law of this nation.
This is what our nation has become. Law for the wealthy is not the same law for the rest of us.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
This is what our nation has become. Law for the wealthy is not the same law for the rest of us.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Used Small Cages to Confine Migrants, DHS Watchdog Report Says
The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog provided new details about conditions at the now-shuttered Florida detention center.
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:18 PM
This is “cruel and unusual punishment” but then we have a rather strange Administration that does not follow the Constitution or the Law of this nation.
This is what our nation has become. Law for the wealthy is not the same law for the rest of us.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
This is what our nation has become. Law for the wealthy is not the same law for the rest of us.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
The Latest Wealth Flex: Big Trees www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/s...
The Latest Wealth Flex: Big Trees
More than ever, rich property owners are spending huge sums on full-grown oaks, palms and baobabs. They don’t have the time or patience to watch them grow.
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The Latest Wealth Flex: Big Trees www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/s...
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Abdul El-Sayed: "Weijia, with all due respect, this is the third time you've asked about a Twitch streamer ... their whole game is to make us fight culture wars so that we don't pay attention to the fact the president has made $2.2 billion ... "
September 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Abdul El-Sayed: "Weijia, with all due respect, this is the third time you've asked about a Twitch streamer ... their whole game is to make us fight culture wars so that we don't pay attention to the fact the president has made $2.2 billion ... "
The Supreme Court Hits a Limit With Missouri’s Election Map Mess. No, the high court hasn’t had a change of heart where gerrymandering is concerned. But it does seem to have little stomach for electoral chicanery.
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The Supreme Court Hits a Limit With Missouri’s Election Map Mess
No, the high court hasn’t had a change of heart where gerrymandering is concerned. But it does seem to have little stomach for electoral chicanery.
newrepublic.com
September 10, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The Supreme Court Hits a Limit With Missouri’s Election Map Mess. No, the high court hasn’t had a change of heart where gerrymandering is concerned. But it does seem to have little stomach for electoral chicanery.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibited social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16, the first law of its kind in the nation.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/t...
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California’s Governor Signs Landmark Online Child Safety Bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16, the first law of its kind in the nation.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibited social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16, the first law of its kind in the nation.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/t...
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
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September 10, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
Missouri’s Republican-Imposed Catch-22, and the Ballad of Denny Hoskins talkingpointsmemo.com/the-brief/mi...
Missouri’s Republican-Imposed Catch-22, and the Ballad of Denny Hoskins
Denny Hoskins, Agent of Chaos Readers of The Brief are likely aware...
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September 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Missouri’s Republican-Imposed Catch-22, and the Ballad of Denny Hoskins talkingpointsmemo.com/the-brief/mi...
Canada Targets States Where Republicans Are Most at Risk of Losing. Trump’s trade war with Canada is backfiring—hitting the most vulnerable Republicans this election.
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Canada Targets States Where Republicans Are Most at Risk of Losing
Trump’s trade war with Canada is backfiring—hitting the most vulnerable Republicans this election.
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September 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Canada Targets States Where Republicans Are Most at Risk of Losing. Trump’s trade war with Canada is backfiring—hitting the most vulnerable Republicans this election.
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Trump’s DOJ Ghosts European Officials Investigating Epstein. The Justice Department is refusing to cooperate in European investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his circle.
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Trump’s DOJ Ghosts European Officials Investigating Epstein
The Justice Department is refusing to cooperate in European investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his circle.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Trump’s DOJ Ghosts European Officials Investigating Epstein. The Justice Department is refusing to cooperate in European investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his circle.
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Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/b...
Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down
Investors are focused on strong corporate earnings and A.I., while looking past the war in Iran. But rising interest rates are an increasing risk to the rally.
www.nytimes.com
September 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/b...
Elon Musk’s super PAC is stealing voters’ personal information—again.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Noem’s Rumored Lover Used His Power for Unprecedented Corruption. Corey Lewandowski, who is alleged to be in a relationship with former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, used his role as special adviser to try to make himself richer.
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Noem’s Rumored Lover Used His Power for Unprecedented Corruption
Corey Lewandowski, who is alleged to be in a relationship with former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, used his role as special adviser to try to make himself richer.
newrepublic.com
September 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Noem’s Rumored Lover Used His Power for Unprecedented Corruption. Corey Lewandowski, who is alleged to be in a relationship with former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, used his role as special adviser to try to make himself richer.
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Trump Reveals Why He Keeps Launching New Vanity Projects. Donald Trump is building monuments to himself because he suspects no one else will.
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Trump Reveals Why He Keeps Launching New Vanity Projects
Donald Trump is building monuments to himself because he suspects no one else will.
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September 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Trump Reveals Why He Keeps Launching New Vanity Projects. Donald Trump is building monuments to himself because he suspects no one else will.
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Fetterman text to aide: “Why do I have to keep having to meet with [Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia]?”
Aide: “Because they are worried about vaccines and Medicaid cuts.”
Fetterman: “Well I’m not.”
@wsj.com #PAsen
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Aide: “Because they are worried about vaccines and Medicaid cuts.”
Fetterman: “Well I’m not.”
@wsj.com #PAsen
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September 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Fetterman text to aide: “Why do I have to keep having to meet with [Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia]?”
Aide: “Because they are worried about vaccines and Medicaid cuts.”
Fetterman: “Well I’m not.”
@wsj.com #PAsen
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Aide: “Because they are worried about vaccines and Medicaid cuts.”
Fetterman: “Well I’m not.”
@wsj.com #PAsen
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
U.S. Diesel Prices Set New High www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/b...
U.S. Diesel Prices Set New High
Because of the war in Iran, the cost has climbed past the record it reached in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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September 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
U.S. Diesel Prices Set New High www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/b...
The Legal Wreckage of the Supreme Court’s Ballroom Follies newrepublic.com/article/2150... via @newrepublic.com
The Legal Wreckage of the Supreme Court’s Ballroom Follies
The high court’s recent decision on the illegal addition to the White House shines a light on just how willing it is to let Donald Trump break the law.
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September 3, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Allies Grumble That U.S. Is Hindering Global Economic Growth www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/w...
At G20 Summit, Some U.S. Allies Push Back on Trump’s Economic Approach
At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.
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September 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Allies Grumble That U.S. Is Hindering Global Economic Growth www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/w...
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Dear migrants, before I say any other word to you, I want to bow before your dignity.
“You are not numbers or case files.
“You are people — with a family and a home left behind, with dreams that no one has the right to scorn.” — Pope Leo XIV
“You are not numbers or case files.
“You are people — with a family and a home left behind, with dreams that no one has the right to scorn.” — Pope Leo XIV
September 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Dear migrants, before I say any other word to you, I want to bow before your dignity.
“You are not numbers or case files.
“You are people — with a family and a home left behind, with dreams that no one has the right to scorn.” — Pope Leo XIV
“You are not numbers or case files.
“You are people — with a family and a home left behind, with dreams that no one has the right to scorn.” — Pope Leo XIV
Whistleblower Warns USPS Has Secret Plan to Undo Mail-In Voting. The whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service has ignored court orders and is moving forward with a plan that could completely “derail” the midterm elections.
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Whistleblower Warns USPS Has Secret Plan to Undo Mail-In Voting
The whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service has ignored court orders and is moving forward with a plan that could completely “derail” the midterm elections.
newrepublic.com
September 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Whistleblower Warns USPS Has Secret Plan to Undo Mail-In Voting. The whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service has ignored court orders and is moving forward with a plan that could completely “derail” the midterm elections.
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