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The Russian oligarch who paid for part of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, Umar Kremlev, earlier this year also went on a hunting trip to Mongolia with Trump Jr. during which Trump Jr. shot and killed an endangered horned sheep, according to a new investigation conducted by the Financial Times.
Inside Donald Trump Jr’s Mongolian hunting trip with a Kremlin-linked businessman
Remote August rendezvous highlights remarkable ties between the US president’s son and a Russian close to Vladimir Putin
www.ft.com
October 27, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The Russian oligarch who paid for part of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, Umar Kremlev, earlier this year also went on a hunting trip to Mongolia with Trump Jr. during which Trump Jr. shot and killed an endangered horned sheep, according to a new investigation conducted by the Financial Times.
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This is a significant story about a highly credible victim who allegedly was raped by Donald Trump. Where is the legacy media?
The expanding evidence of his raping not as interesting as Hillary’s emails?
www.mediaite.com/media/news/f...
The expanding evidence of his raping not as interesting as Hillary’s emails?
www.mediaite.com/media/news/f...
Former Miss Switzerland Accuses Trump of Rape
Beatrice Keul, a former Miss Switzerland, alleges that Trump raped her while she was in the U.S. for a pageant in 1993, according to House Judiciary Dems.
www.mediaite.com
October 27, 2026 at 11:45 PM
This is a significant story about a highly credible victim who allegedly was raped by Donald Trump. Where is the legacy media?
The expanding evidence of his raping not as interesting as Hillary’s emails?
www.mediaite.com/media/news/f...
The expanding evidence of his raping not as interesting as Hillary’s emails?
www.mediaite.com/media/news/f...
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Add Jared to the list. Begin hearings and, if true, prosecution in January.
Jared Kushner was allegedly paid $50 million by a foreign government to get former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson fired. trib.al/gANTbMx
Jared Kushner Got Secretary of State Fired After Dictator Paid Him Off
Kushner reportedly got former Secretary Rex Tillerson fired after the UAE paid him millions—prompting another nation to also pay Kushner to ensure favors of their own, according to a new book.
trib.al
October 28, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Add Jared to the list. Begin hearings and, if true, prosecution in January.
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Republicans are about to discover that voter suppression doesn't work when everyone hates you.
October 27, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Republicans are about to discover that voter suppression doesn't work when everyone hates you.
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These accusations are wild.
If true, yeah, major felony.
If false, hoo boy, potentially major defamation claim.
If true, yeah, major felony.
If false, hoo boy, potentially major defamation claim.
Kushner took a $50 mn bribe from the Emiratis to orchestrate the firing of Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, according to Matt Cole's new book, Princes and Thieves, out today. To be clear, this is a serious felony, if true.
October 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM
These accusations are wild.
If true, yeah, major felony.
If false, hoo boy, potentially major defamation claim.
If true, yeah, major felony.
If false, hoo boy, potentially major defamation claim.
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It was great talking to @milestaylor.bsky.social for my Substack happy hour this past weekend about his new documentary! Our democracy is NOT for sale. Watch and share (widely!) this documentary before you vote: CORRUPTIONLAND.org
CORRUPTIONLAND
The explosive documentary on corruption in Trump’s Washington. Streaming free Tuesday, Oct 27 — one week before the midterms.
CORRUPTIONLAND.org
October 27, 2026 at 1:58 PM
It was great talking to @milestaylor.bsky.social for my Substack happy hour this past weekend about his new documentary! Our democracy is NOT for sale. Watch and share (widely!) this documentary before you vote: CORRUPTIONLAND.org
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New free link as.ft.com/r/7ee2398b-8...
October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
New free link as.ft.com/r/7ee2398b-8...
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Another story impossible to imagine in any other administration: the president's son goes hunting with a Russian criminal who is part of Putin's security entourage
The remote rendezvous in August highlights the remarkable relationship between a son of the US president and a businessman with ties to the Kremlin. ft.trib.al/9g7wnme
October 27, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Another story impossible to imagine in any other administration: the president's son goes hunting with a Russian criminal who is part of Putin's security entourage
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Alaska. The Comeys. California. East Potomac Golf Course. All of today's key court developments in one place. Catch up here: joycevance.substack.com/p/the-day-ev...
The Day Every Judge Ruled
A lot happened today.
joycevance.substack.com
October 27, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Alaska. The Comeys. California. East Potomac Golf Course. All of today's key court developments in one place. Catch up here: joycevance.substack.com/p/the-day-ev...
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“The Navy lost three ships looking for us - ActBlue found us in six minutes.”
October 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM
“The Navy lost three ships looking for us - ActBlue found us in six minutes.”
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Rest of sentence: “off American consumers.” Who does Bozo think is paying that “freaking fortune”?
Trump on high gas prices: 'We're making a freaking fortune'
Americans, meanwhile, are paying record prices at the pump, according to AAA.
www.businessinsider.com
October 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Rest of sentence: “off American consumers.” Who does Bozo think is paying that “freaking fortune”?
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You MUST read this brilliant essay by Judge J. Michael Luttig:
newrepublic.com/article/2151...
newrepublic.com/article/2151...
The Final Battle for America’s Democracy
Forget November 3. It’s January 3 when Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans might bury our democracy once and for all. Here’s how.
newrepublic.com
October 26, 2026 at 3:17 PM
You MUST read this brilliant essay by Judge J. Michael Luttig:
newrepublic.com/article/2151...
newrepublic.com/article/2151...
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"The Cuban regime has stifled any viable domestic opposition. But the withering of the state—a process that has been under way for decades—has accelerated, and is shocking to see up close"
From Robert Worth, @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
From Robert Worth, @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Collapse of Cuba
Hunger. Sickness. Blackouts. Abandoned streets. The withering of the state is shocking to behold.
www.theatlantic.com
October 26, 2026 at 3:18 PM
"The Cuban regime has stifled any viable domestic opposition. But the withering of the state—a process that has been under way for decades—has accelerated, and is shocking to see up close"
From Robert Worth, @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
From Robert Worth, @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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I’ve got that for you: joycevance.substack.com/p/the-sunday...
October 26, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I’ve got that for you: joycevance.substack.com/p/the-sunday...
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It’s so much worse than you think.
Ex-DOJ official Liz Oyer: “The Justice Department has been totally captured by the president.”
CORRUPTIONLAND is released tomorrow @ corruptionland.org. Next week, Americans can do something about it.
Ex-DOJ official Liz Oyer: “The Justice Department has been totally captured by the president.”
CORRUPTIONLAND is released tomorrow @ corruptionland.org. Next week, Americans can do something about it.
October 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM
It’s so much worse than you think.
Ex-DOJ official Liz Oyer: “The Justice Department has been totally captured by the president.”
CORRUPTIONLAND is released tomorrow @ corruptionland.org. Next week, Americans can do something about it.
Ex-DOJ official Liz Oyer: “The Justice Department has been totally captured by the president.”
CORRUPTIONLAND is released tomorrow @ corruptionland.org. Next week, Americans can do something about it.
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“We’re making a fricking fortune,” Trump said. Who’s the we?
“We” is he…the Trump family…billionaire cronies profiting off of the corruption and crime…oil execs who gave him millions. This is the “we” who Trump cares about—always has, always will.
www.americaamerica.news/p/showing-tr...
“We” is he…the Trump family…billionaire cronies profiting off of the corruption and crime…oil execs who gave him millions. This is the “we” who Trump cares about—always has, always will.
www.americaamerica.news/p/showing-tr...
Showing Trump Who “We the People” Are
While Donald Trump serves himself, his family and his cronies, Americans can soon make clear that “we” are more powerful than “he”
www.americaamerica.news
October 26, 2026 at 11:42 AM
“We’re making a fricking fortune,” Trump said. Who’s the we?
“We” is he…the Trump family…billionaire cronies profiting off of the corruption and crime…oil execs who gave him millions. This is the “we” who Trump cares about—always has, always will.
www.americaamerica.news/p/showing-tr...
“We” is he…the Trump family…billionaire cronies profiting off of the corruption and crime…oil execs who gave him millions. This is the “we” who Trump cares about—always has, always will.
www.americaamerica.news/p/showing-tr...
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Democrats are preparing a “first 100 hours” plan to try to roll back some of President Trump’s most unpopular policies if they regain control of the House and perhaps the Senate in the midterms. Our congressional correspondent Annie Karni explains what to know. trib.al/oLnvp3D
October 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Democrats are preparing a “first 100 hours” plan to try to roll back some of President Trump’s most unpopular policies if they regain control of the House and perhaps the Senate in the midterms. Our congressional correspondent Annie Karni explains what to know. trib.al/oLnvp3D
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"DOJ...is asking federal courts, before a single result exists, to bless the reasons it might later give for refusing to accept particular outcomes...I’ve been calling it preemptive election interference. And it’s as troubling as it is unprecedented."
www.stevevladeck.com/p/259-dojs-p...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/259-dojs-p...
259. DOJ’s Preemptive Election Interference
The Trump administration's California and Alaska suits are losers. But it’ll be hard to remedy the distrust in election results they seem intended to sow.
www.stevevladeck.com
October 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
"DOJ...is asking federal courts, before a single result exists, to bless the reasons it might later give for refusing to accept particular outcomes...I’ve been calling it preemptive election interference. And it’s as troubling as it is unprecedented."
www.stevevladeck.com/p/259-dojs-p...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/259-dojs-p...
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He destroyed his country, maybe they want him to destroy the UN as well?
"Viktor Orbán, U.N. Secretary-General?
Trump officials push the idea of a U.S.-Russia-China joint candidate." Yes, you read that right. www.wsj.com/opinion/vikt...
Trump officials push the idea of a U.S.-Russia-China joint candidate." Yes, you read that right. www.wsj.com/opinion/vikt...
Opinion | Viktor Orbán, U.N. Secretary-General?
Trump officials push the idea of a U.S.-Russia-China joint candidate.
www.wsj.com
October 26, 2026 at 8:06 AM
He destroyed his country, maybe they want him to destroy the UN as well?
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NEW: Trump is a Russian asset. And the UK government is finally waking from its decade-long slumber Read this. And order a wind-up radio.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-dark-t...
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-dark-t...
The Dark Triad: Trump, Musk, Putin
Or why now’s the time to buy a wind-up radio
broligarchy.substack.com
October 26, 2026 at 7:17 AM
NEW: Trump is a Russian asset. And the UK government is finally waking from its decade-long slumber Read this. And order a wind-up radio.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-dark-t...
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-dark-t...
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The Dark Triad: Trump, Musk, Putin... all devoted to manipulating elections around the world to put their friends in power..
The Dark Triad: Trump, Musk, Putin
Or why now’s the time to buy a wind-up radio
broligarchy.substack.com
October 26, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The Dark Triad: Trump, Musk, Putin... all devoted to manipulating elections around the world to put their friends in power..
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Trump is bragging about $21 trillion in foreign investment but also concerned about trade deficits. I don't get it. https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/how-to-spot-a-fake-trillion
October 25, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Trump is bragging about $21 trillion in foreign investment but also concerned about trade deficits. I don't get it. https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/how-to-spot-a-fake-trillion
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Background here: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
What the U.S. Is Really Doing in Venezuela
Suppressing democracy and extracting resources at the expense of its people
www.theatlantic.com
October 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Background here: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The next 10 days will test our democracy. Trump hasn’t been able to suppress votes systemically like he wanted to & now there's a lot going on, especially in courts. Get caught up on what you need to know now, like recent developments in California and Alaska. joycevance.substack.com/p/trumps-las...
Trump's Last-Ditch Election Lawsuits, Explained
Donald Trump’s efforts to federalize the midterm elections have been largely unsuccessful.
joycevance.substack.com
October 25, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The next 10 days will test our democracy. Trump hasn’t been able to suppress votes systemically like he wanted to & now there's a lot going on, especially in courts. Get caught up on what you need to know now, like recent developments in California and Alaska. joycevance.substack.com/p/trumps-las...