Julie Bennett
@juliebennett.bsky.social
Global traveler, people engineer, patience of the proverbial gnat, chai drinker, SF Giants and Iowa Hawkeyes all the way. Understand the why, to solve for the what and I consultant on the how.
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U.S. futures are climbing as Wall Street looks to rebound after closing lower following the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years.
US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation
U.S. futures are climbing as Wall Street looks to rebound after closing lower following the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in three years.
bit.ly
September 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
U.S. futures are climbing as Wall Street looks to rebound after closing lower following the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years.
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Peter Thiel is getting a very cold reception outside his new mansion in the exclusive Barrio Parque neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Argentinians are chanting: “Out, out, Peter out.”
Argentinians are chanting: “Out, out, Peter out.”
August 30, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Peter Thiel is getting a very cold reception outside his new mansion in the exclusive Barrio Parque neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Argentinians are chanting: “Out, out, Peter out.”
Argentinians are chanting: “Out, out, Peter out.”
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National Debt has hit $40 Trillion
August 20, 2026 at 10:53 AM
National Debt has hit $40 Trillion
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Just posting this because, as of yesterday, the US national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. The GOP: the party of fiscal responsibility. 🥴
August 20, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Just posting this because, as of yesterday, the US national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. The GOP: the party of fiscal responsibility. 🥴
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It’s a shame Congress isn’t alive to see this
WaPo Exclusive:
The Trump admin is now set to spend at least $900 million for construction projects on the White House grounds.
The price tag is much larger than previously reported, according to a Post review of confidential contracts.
Taxpayers would cover most of it.
The Trump admin is now set to spend at least $900 million for construction projects on the White House grounds.
The price tag is much larger than previously reported, according to a Post review of confidential contracts.
Taxpayers would cover most of it.
Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction
The price tag is much larger than what has been previously reported, according to a Post review of confidential contracts, and taxpayers would cover most of it.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It’s a shame Congress isn’t alive to see this
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Reflecting Pool lessons:
1. Trump administration lying is routine and pervasive. Nothing they say or do should have a "presumption of regularity."
2. They spend our money to prosecute innocent people. Congress should cut and restrict funds and hold liars accountable.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
1. Trump administration lying is routine and pervasive. Nothing they say or do should have a "presumption of regularity."
2. They spend our money to prosecute innocent people. Congress should cut and restrict funds and hold liars accountable.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
A former Olympian will not face trial after federal prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration’s claims of vandalism were false.
www.nytimes.com
August 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Reflecting Pool lessons:
1. Trump administration lying is routine and pervasive. Nothing they say or do should have a "presumption of regularity."
2. They spend our money to prosecute innocent people. Congress should cut and restrict funds and hold liars accountable.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
1. Trump administration lying is routine and pervasive. Nothing they say or do should have a "presumption of regularity."
2. They spend our money to prosecute innocent people. Congress should cut and restrict funds and hold liars accountable.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
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Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash at age 56
Glen Hansard Dead At 56
Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter and actor who rose to fame fronting the Frames and starring in The Commitments, then gained greater notoriety through the movie Once and the rel...
stereogum.com
July 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash at age 56
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If Mitch McConnell didn't break any bones in his fall, had no concussion, no tumor, no stroke, no heart attack, or hemorrhage (according to his statement), then what exactly is he recovering from?
July 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM
If Mitch McConnell didn't break any bones in his fall, had no concussion, no tumor, no stroke, no heart attack, or hemorrhage (according to his statement), then what exactly is he recovering from?
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Jimmy Kimmel just exposed tRump’s disgusting move: the Pentagon removed 4 U.S. service members killed after his Iran ceasefire from the official death count to make the body count look smaller. Hiding American deaths for better optics. 😡
www.themirror.com/entertainmen...
www.themirror.com/entertainmen...
Jimmy Kimmel exposes Donald Trump's 'disgusting' move amid show absence
Even though Jimmy Kimmel is on vacation from Jimmy Kimmel Live! he's still using his social media platform to take aim at Donald Trump over his moves during the ongoing Iran war
www.themirror.com
July 24, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Jimmy Kimmel just exposed tRump’s disgusting move: the Pentagon removed 4 U.S. service members killed after his Iran ceasefire from the official death count to make the body count look smaller. Hiding American deaths for better optics. 😡
www.themirror.com/entertainmen...
www.themirror.com/entertainmen...
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Happy 66th birthday to John Leguizamo, who has always understood the assignment.
July 21, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Happy 66th birthday to John Leguizamo, who has always understood the assignment.
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"I rewrote the ending to 'Farewell to Arms,' the last page of it, thirty-nine times before I was satisfied."
-- Ernest Hemingway, born #OTD 1899
-- Ernest Hemingway, born #OTD 1899
July 21, 2026 at 1:12 PM
"I rewrote the ending to 'Farewell to Arms,' the last page of it, thirty-nine times before I was satisfied."
-- Ernest Hemingway, born #OTD 1899
-- Ernest Hemingway, born #OTD 1899
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Texas Republicans' Latest Attempt To Purge Voting Rolls
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Texas Republicans' Latest Attempt To Purge Voting Rolls
Prove you're not a felon in 30 Days or lose your right to vote.
open.substack.com
July 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Texas Republicans' Latest Attempt To Purge Voting Rolls
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Belgium beat the USA 4-1 in Seattle to reach the quarter-finals and punish Trump for cheating at the World Cup
Trump cheated for nothing as USA battered by Belgium
Belgium beat the USA 4-1 in Seattle to reach the quarter-finals and punish Trump for cheating at the World Cup
www.thecanary.co
July 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Belgium beat the USA 4-1 in Seattle to reach the quarter-finals and punish Trump for cheating at the World Cup
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Depends on the goal. They wanted chaos & waiting helped them take more.
Doge? Broke the safeties/systems.
Tariffs? Helping businesses rip us off.
Epstein? Hidden & evidence destroyed with no legal recourse.
ICE? Terrorizing people & still going.
Iran? Stock market money.
Inflation? Proud.
Doge? Broke the safeties/systems.
Tariffs? Helping businesses rip us off.
Epstein? Hidden & evidence destroyed with no legal recourse.
ICE? Terrorizing people & still going.
Iran? Stock market money.
Inflation? Proud.
Loser. Total disaster. Some say he shits himself. #Trump
July 2, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Depends on the goal. They wanted chaos & waiting helped them take more.
Doge? Broke the safeties/systems.
Tariffs? Helping businesses rip us off.
Epstein? Hidden & evidence destroyed with no legal recourse.
ICE? Terrorizing people & still going.
Iran? Stock market money.
Inflation? Proud.
Doge? Broke the safeties/systems.
Tariffs? Helping businesses rip us off.
Epstein? Hidden & evidence destroyed with no legal recourse.
ICE? Terrorizing people & still going.
Iran? Stock market money.
Inflation? Proud.
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Not if the number of people arrested on b.s. charges has increased. But, the Epstein arrests are going to remain at zero in the U.S. for a while.
July 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Not if the number of people arrested on b.s. charges has increased. But, the Epstein arrests are going to remain at zero in the U.S. for a while.
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the president of mexico has a phd in climate science. the u.s.president has felony convictions.
THE PRESIDENT OF MEXICO IS A SCIENTIST.
THATS THE DIFFERENCE.
VOTE FOR BETTER LEADERS....ITS THAT SIMPLE.
#NewBlue
THATS THE DIFFERENCE.
VOTE FOR BETTER LEADERS....ITS THAT SIMPLE.
#NewBlue
President Claudia Sheinbaum is rolling out Universal Healthcare for 120 Million Mexican residents.
Now that is leadership, I’m both jealous and very happy for the people of Mexico.
Now that is leadership, I’m both jealous and very happy for the people of Mexico.
July 2, 2026 at 10:25 AM
the president of mexico has a phd in climate science. the u.s.president has felony convictions.
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For those keeping track, this is 110 times the amount of money from foreign sources that House Republicans claimed went to the “Biden family” (most of that actually went to non family business partners, none to Joe Biden).
"Trump's revenue in 2025 jumped to at least $2.2 billion, compared with a minimum of $622 million in 2024 before he returned to office." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/u...
Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History
www.nytimes.com
July 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
For those keeping track, this is 110 times the amount of money from foreign sources that House Republicans claimed went to the “Biden family” (most of that actually went to non family business partners, none to Joe Biden).
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NEW: As most states move away from the death penalty, Florida is executing more prisoners than ever before.
Last year, 19 people were put to death — shattering the state’s previous annual record of 11, first set in 1936.
with @nytimes.com
Last year, 19 people were put to death — shattering the state’s previous annual record of 11, first set in 1936.
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Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty
Early last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis began signing death warrants at a faster rate than ever before. What followed was the most intense period of executions the state has carried out in more than eight ...
www.propublica.org
June 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NEW: As most states move away from the death penalty, Florida is executing more prisoners than ever before.
Last year, 19 people were put to death — shattering the state’s previous annual record of 11, first set in 1936.
with @nytimes.com
Last year, 19 people were put to death — shattering the state’s previous annual record of 11, first set in 1936.
with @nytimes.com
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REPORTER: How is the bilateral relationship with Oman?
MARCO RUBIO: Our relationship with Oman is fine
REPORTER: Just a few weeks ago Trump threatened to bomb them, so it didn't seem to be okay then
RUBIO: I can only talk about today
MARCO RUBIO: Our relationship with Oman is fine
REPORTER: Just a few weeks ago Trump threatened to bomb them, so it didn't seem to be okay then
RUBIO: I can only talk about today
June 25, 2026 at 12:33 PM
REPORTER: How is the bilateral relationship with Oman?
MARCO RUBIO: Our relationship with Oman is fine
REPORTER: Just a few weeks ago Trump threatened to bomb them, so it didn't seem to be okay then
RUBIO: I can only talk about today
MARCO RUBIO: Our relationship with Oman is fine
REPORTER: Just a few weeks ago Trump threatened to bomb them, so it didn't seem to be okay then
RUBIO: I can only talk about today
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Israel committed genocide in Gaza, deliberately targeted Palestinian children: UN report.
Latest report from United Nations Human Rights Commission alleges Israel had genocidal intent in Gaza.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
Latest report from United Nations Human Rights Commission alleges Israel had genocidal intent in Gaza.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
UN report alleges Israel committed genocide, deliberately targeted children in Gaza | CBC News
The UN's Commission of Inquiry found that Israel had genocidal intent in the Gaza Strip during the war, with the key indicator being its targeting of children. The Gaza Health ministry says that since...
www.cbc.ca
June 24, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Israel committed genocide in Gaza, deliberately targeted Palestinian children: UN report.
Latest report from United Nations Human Rights Commission alleges Israel had genocidal intent in Gaza.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
Latest report from United Nations Human Rights Commission alleges Israel had genocidal intent in Gaza.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
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BOOM! We are only 25 away from 500 sent! Help us get there: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Close the Dilley ICE Facility, End Child Detention & Secrecy
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
June 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM
BOOM! We are only 25 away from 500 sent! Help us get there: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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He wants us poor, sick and humiliated -he hates us as much as he loves money & little girls ( and men). EPSTEIN FILES IS THE ROOT.
June 19, 2026 at 11:53 AM
He wants us poor, sick and humiliated -he hates us as much as he loves money & little girls ( and men). EPSTEIN FILES IS THE ROOT.
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What's almost 3/4 of $1B of taxpayer money? It's a drop in the bucket for the Epstein Class and the new trillionaire.
ICE spent $700 million on 7 warehouses. Now it wants to get rid of them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...
ICE spent $700 million on 7 warehouses. Now it wants to get rid of them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...
ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them.
www.nytimes.com
June 19, 2026 at 12:07 PM
What's almost 3/4 of $1B of taxpayer money? It's a drop in the bucket for the Epstein Class and the new trillionaire.
ICE spent $700 million on 7 warehouses. Now it wants to get rid of them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...
ICE spent $700 million on 7 warehouses. Now it wants to get rid of them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...