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Dad, breather of air, human… and working to be better at all of them.
Of course he was. Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina
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September 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Every year Idiocracy gets a little less funny and a lot more accurate.
September 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Is this in addition to our DOGE checks???

Live Updates: Trump Floats $5,000 Checks to Americans if Republicans Win Midterms www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...
Trump Floats $5,000 Checks to Americans if Republicans Win Midterms: Live Updates
The president offered a “dividend” to every adult citizen if Republicans keep control of Congress. But his sagging approval ratings could endanger his party’s chances in November.
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September 10, 2026 at 4:09 AM
The disparity of wealth = the end of the American Dream.

‘We’re Going to Bring It Back to Life’: The Long Road to Reviving Lahaina www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/m...
The Long Road to Rebuilding Lahaina After the 2023 Wildfire
Hawaii’s housing crisis was at a breaking point even before the fire. Since then, displaced families have struggled to rebuild their lives.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Has there ever been anyone more incompetent than Heg?

Inside the Battle to Save One Pioneering General From Hegseth’s Purge www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...
The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge
Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?
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September 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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BIg Beautiful Bill
August 21, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Another day at the office.
August 20, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Cult much?

‘With All My Heart, Natalie.’ Trump’s Most Devoted Aide Emerges. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/u...
Natalie Harp, Trump’s Most Devoted Aide, Is Always by His Side. What Exactly Does She Do?
President Trump’s White House aide Natalie Harp is always by his side. What, exactly, does she do?
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August 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Is the canary is coughing up a lung?

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/b...
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent
The rapid growth of pay-later loans raises questions about whether their popularity is driven by consumer preference or desperation.
www.nytimes.com
August 18, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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@craigsampson3386
1 hour ago
That farmer is a genius 👏
youtube.com/shorts/P9Z0O...
Ukrainian Farmer Finds BIZZARE Way to Get Rid Of Russian Mines
YouTube video by Business Basics
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August 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
WTF!?!? Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
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Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
President Donald Trump is ordering the U.S. Navy to remove the advanced system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carriers and return to using older steam catapults that he h...
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August 14, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Harbor Freight offering payment plans ... a harbinger of bad things to come?
August 14, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Hmmm, guess maybe it is about keeping their jobs over doing the right thing after all.

Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...
Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power
In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.
www.nytimes.com
July 31, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Sure glad climate change is a hoax!

As Wildfires Plague Europe, Scotland Races to Save a Cherished National Park www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/w...
As Wildfires Plague Europe, Scotland Races to Save a Cherished National Park
As Europe’s climate warms, even moorlands and forests in the Cairngorms, in the Scottish Highlands, have fallen victim to rapidly spreading flames.
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July 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Hate.
July 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Hate.
July 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
And I thought I was gonna get some work done …
July 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Murray: Is it true that people making under $184,000 pay a 12.4% Social Security tax rate?

Dahl: Yes.

Murray: And what is the rate for someone making $1,000,000?

Dahl: 2.2%.
July 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I'm sure Susan will be all over this!

Maine Officials Demand Details of Fatal Shooting by ICE Agent www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/u...
Authorities Investigate Fatal ICE Shooting in Biddeford, Maine
The killing occurred in Biddeford, about 20 miles south of Portland. The Trump administration has stepped up immigration enforcement nationally in recent weeks.
www.nytimes.com
July 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Gooooooooaaaaaalllll!
Waving Flag of Norway
ALT: Waving Flag of Norway
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July 11, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Starting to think there's a bit of a problem ...

An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/u...
An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Representative Ro Khanna was barred from leaving for 90 minutes. Where past U.S. leaders toured the region to show support for Israel, today’s Democratic presidential aspirants are going to bolster th...
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July 11, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Mitch McConnell hasn’t been seen or heard from in 25 days in the hospital.

Yet he still has a job, still getting paid, and getting unlimited world class healthcare.

The man who voted against a living wage, against universal healthcare, and against guaranteed paid leave, is now getting all three.
July 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Typical day at the office:
July 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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Belgian team celebrating their win in the locker room.
July 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM