Chuck Brownson

The NYT story does not even include the word rape. Not once.

NEW: In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe that could ensnare top lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins. Then Trump was reelected and eviscerated the FBI and DOJ teams handling public corruption probes.

Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign. The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers. Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵

a lying, obfuscating and performatively memory-challenged Florida woman ran into a @jimdefede.bsky.social buzzsaw Jim keeps her honest with ease. take notes media. 🧢 @nycjim.bsky.social @whodat35.bsky.social

1/ This @propublica.org story is just gobsmacking. As table stakes: why does a family of billionaires need help paying for weddings? And why would they accept from Russian oligarch with ties to Putin and FSB? www.propublica.org/article/dona...

The bond market reacted to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's attempt to curb rising borrowing costs, with yields initially dropping but then rising again. President Trump’s economic policies have not helped. Here’s how the market got so trigger-happy:

Mike Caruso, a close ally of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has been arrested and charged with five felonies. trib.al/nfKt7TJ

There have reportedly been multiple attempts by sailors to jump overboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as poor conditions and mental stress reach a breaking point. The crew is in its ninth month at sea, and has spent 250 days consecutively without making land, a record

This is not complicated. When Congress appropriates funds and the executive branch signs them into law, that money is a legal obligation. The Constitution could not be clearer.

Two different countries. Two different headlines.

Who is this about? (answer to come later)

The Battery has certainly made more money for the Atlanta Braves, but its fiscal consequences as a public investment are unambiguously negative--a net loss of $15 million/year. If it's going to be touted as the "gold standard," this needs to be reported.

So, to everyone who thought the Bessent pick meant that Trump would be reasonable on economic policy: I hope you enjoyed your vacation from reality 1/ www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/b...

Top Trump Aide Asked For Payments From Those Hoping For White House Jobs: Reports Trump's own lawyers concluded Boris Epshteyn had asked at least two people for the monthly payments. By Nick Visser www.huffpost.com/entry/boris-...

Mexico recently surpassed China as our top trading partner www.axios.com/2023/07/12/u...

A breakdown of the goods we import from Mexico

Make no mistake, this is the goal. Greg Abbott and Mike Miles are deliberately trying to run students out of schools in order to close them so that Abbott can get support for his voucher scheme. They're trying to kill Texas's public schools. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

What a horrific experience. The entire administration is going to be one of sexual predators.

Wow!

Elon Musk endorses plan for Trump to politicize the Fed. As I keep saying: this should be a five-alarm fire for anyone who says they care about inflation. Putting the money supply in hands of politicians has not ended well in Venezuela, Argentina, Turkey, etc www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...