Jake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan

18 Sept

Do all pet owners out there know about this?

18 Sept

“Israel-aligned puppet masters”

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

Beyond parody— As jake tapper amplifies posts calling @hasandpiker “not smart” One can only conclude either Jake is A) actually afraid of Hasan’s intellect B) has been ordered by his Israel-aligned puppet masters not to have Hasan on

cnn.comNew book recounts the repression of American cartoonists in the early 1900s with stunning parallels to current day | CNNJake Tapper reports on The Lead.

17 Sept

The new book DISSIDENTS by Derf is quite resonant www.cnn.com/2026/09/16/e...

democrats-foreignaffairs.house.govMeeks Places Hold on Trump Administration’s $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel

16 Sept

Top Democrat on House Foreign Affairs puts hold on $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel “due to concerns that those munitions would not be used in accordance with U.S. and international law.” democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/2026/9/meeks... democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/2026/9/meeks...

Trump rails against the Supreme Court justices who didn’t support his efforts to curtail voting by mail — system he has used (including twice this year alone) and one in place when he won in 2024 as well as 2016.

Trump without any evidence says the assassination attempt in Butler, PA, was a “Democrat Plot.” He calls Christopher Wray, whom he appointed FBI director in 2016 after firing James Comey, a “Dirty Cop,” again with no evidence.

cnn.comOut of Office with Gavin Newsom | CNNJake Tapper joins Governor Gavin Newsom fly fishing in one of his favorite places in the world: Montana. The two talk about family, regrets he has as he exits office, and whether or not Newsom will ru...

our new experiment in long form biographical interviews, OUT OF OFFICE. This one fly fishing in Montana with @GavinNewsom, check it out on CNN Streaming: www.cnn.com/videos/title...

youtube.com‘It’s darker now:’ Governor Gavin Newsom describes his relationship with President TrumpYouTube video by CNN

A clip from our first episode of OUT OF OFFICE, longer form interviews, biographical, away from the studio. Full interview on CNN Streaming. ‘It’s darker now:’ Governor Gavin Newsom describes his relationship with Trump youtube.com/shorts/Lfn1T...

Tech CEOs practically begging for government guardrails, with various experts warning of existential dangers. President Trump‘s response:

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washingtonsun.comIs the Trump Family Preparing to Cash Out on Its Own Crypto?President Donald Trump and his three sons have taken a step that would permit them to sell World Liberty Financial’s digital tokens.

Scoop: 4 anonymous accounts that perfectly correspond w/ Trump & sons’ holdings have taken first step to enable offloading of family’s own crypto, records show Could be worth billions of dollars Meanwhile, retail investors have lost +$1B www.washingtonsun.com/donald-trump...

For some time now I’ve wanted to do a longer form interview show focused not on news of day but the biographies of people of note - their childhoods, parents, life journeys, struggles, and successes. With the opportunities digital offers for commercial-free long spaces,…

…now seemed a good time to start this experiment. And to do these interviews decidedly away from studios and makeup and professional lighting. We’ve extended interviews to some high profile politicians of both parties. Watch this space for more.

11 Sept

🍎 🍯 To those who celebrate, plus everyone else, wishing a good sweet year to you! May you and your loved ones be inscribed in the Book of Life ❤️

chicagotribune.comRoger Simon, a leading political writer including for the Tribune, dies at 78Along with being a long-time columnist for the Sun-Times, he was White House correspondent for the Tribune and pioneered political writing at Politico.

10 Sept

RIP Roger Simon. A brilliant writer, an astute observer, a kind soul. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/10/r...

What are the chances AI wipes out humanity? Gemini:

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What are the chances AI wipes out humanity? Gemini:

Claude:

radleybalko.substack.comThe framing of Chris DuncanPart One: “You won’t believe the videotape we have.”

3 Sept

The Framing of Chris Duncan, by Radley Balko: radleybalko.substack.com/p/the-framin...

cnn.comUSPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public | CNN PoliticsThe US Postal Service effort to develop a sweeping new system for verifying mail ballots has invited a host of IT concerns among agency officials, with some describing the process internally as a “sh*...

1 Sept

USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public www.cnn.com/2026/09/01/p...

cnn.comFive months later: Victims of the deadly U.S. strike on an Iranian school | CNNCNN’s Jake Tapper reports for The Lead.

28 Aug

6 months ago today, as the US and Israel began attacking Iran, a tomahawk missile hit a school in Iran, killing more than 160 children. Neither Trump nor Hegseth has demonstrated any accountability or transparency. www.cnn.com/2026/07/28/w...

cnn.comNational debt reaches grim $40 trillion milestone. Here’s why that matters | CNN BusinessThe United States is digging itself into an ever-deeper debt hole.

19 Aug

Boom National debt reaches grim $40 trillion milestone. Here’s why that matters www.cnn.com/2026/08/19/e...

fiscaldata.treasury.govDebt to the Penny | U.S. Treasury Fiscal DataTotal outstanding debt of the U.S. government reported daily. Includes a breakout of intragovernmental holdings (federal debt held by U.S. government) and debt held by the public (federal debt held by...

19 Aug

US national debt: $39,986,657,878,071.92 Per latest number at fiscaldata.treasury.gov/datasets/deb... Gonna hit $40 trillion any moment now. More than $110,000 per American

18 Aug

Laura Provinzino - district judge in the Don Lemon case (and a former federal prosecutor) - requiring the government to give her the grand jury materials for in camera review including the grand jury minutes. Seldom happens; it’s what exploded the Broadview 6 case in Chicago.

gofund.meDonate to Supporting Mason's Family After His Tragic Loss, organized by Lauren O’MearaAs many already know we lost a young man in our community on Thursday… Lauren O’Meara needs your support for Supporting Mason's Family After His Tragic Loss

18 Aug

A Spotsylvania Va County Firefighter with a wife and young daughter drowned in Lake Anna. He was young, the sole provider, working a lot of hours. It’s devastating to all who knew Mason. If you can afford to help, please do. gofund.me/108d8f46f

18 Aug

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cnn.comWife of service member aboard the USS Lincoln responds to Trump’s claim that families aren’t concerned about their loved ones | CNNThe wife of a service member aboard the USS Lincoln joins The Lead.

15 Aug

Wife of servicemember aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln responds to Trump, Hegseth comments www.cnn.com/2026/08/14/w...

Asked Brett Eagleson of 9/11 Justice what he thought about the petition against Mayor Mamdani attending 9/11 commemoration. He said “I think it’s extremely unfortunate a fringe group of families made this racist petition…

2/ “… It’s horrible for our community and does nothing to further justice for us. It’s a complete distraction from our fight for accountability from Saudi Arabia 25 years later. The majority of the people who signed it are actually not even 9/11 family members.”

cnn.comDemocrat calls for investigation after ICE agent points gun at woman | CNNRep. Don Beyer joins The Lead.

Democrat calls for investigation after ICE agent points gun at woman in Virginia www.cnn.com/2026/08/13/u...

cnn.comDick Cheney’s doctor questions secrecy around Trump’s health | CNNDr. Jonathan Reiner joins The Lead.

Former White House physician questions Trump’s health and lack of WH transparency www.cnn.com/2026/08/13/h...

bangordailynews.comGraham Platner will headline Ellsworth Labor Day rallyGraham Platner will headline a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth on Sept. 7, months after being replaced in the U.S. Senate race.

Inbox from Jenny Racicot & Lyndsey Fifield: “Last month, we came forward at great personal cost to tell the world who we knew Graham Platner to be. We shed light on some of the darkest, most painful days of our lives and detailed the toll – physical and emotional – that his abuse took on each of us.

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Statement from Cheyenne Hunt, Executive Director, Reckoning Action: “Continuing to give Graham Platner a bully pulpit is irresponsible, reckless, and antithetical to the direction we should be headed as Democrats.

“If we want to be a party that supports survivors, we cannot also be a party that continues to platform abusers. Full stop. We call on the Hancock County Activists to rescind his invitation to speak, and we call on Democrats everywhere to stand with survivors.”

bangordailynews.comGraham Platner will headline Ellsworth Labor Day rallyGraham Platner will headline a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth on Sept. 7, months after being replaced in the U.S. Senate race.

Catherine Rampell@crampell.bsky.social

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“Instead, he has continued to double down – discrediting us and telling blatant lies about his past. And now, he’s trying to sweep the truth under the rug and pretend things are back to normal. While Graham’s behavior is disappointing, it’s hardly surprising.

“What is surprising is that there are people who are still willing to give him a platform despite his refusal to take any accountability for his actions. It’s a slap in the face –not just to us –but to survivors everywhere. Our message to Mainers: stand w/survivors and refuse to platform abusers.”

bangordailynews.comGraham Platner will headline Ellsworth Labor Day rallyGraham Platner will headline a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth on Sept. 7, months after being replaced in the U.S. Senate race.

Catherine Rampell@crampell.bsky.social

who is the audience for this? www.bangordailynews.com/2026/08/13/p...

“Neither of us wanted to be forced into the spotlight, but we came forward because we believe in building a future where no other woman has to endure what we did. In the weeks since we spoke out, Graham Platner has had every opportunity to take accountability for the pain he has caused.

cnn.comInside the drama at ActBlue – and why some Democrats are quietly afraid it could cost them in the midterms | CNN PoliticsOn a Saturday morning last year, several of ActBlue’s lawyers and executives gathered on a Zoom call to discuss a sensitive matter with the fundraising platform’s president and CEO.

Inside the drama at ActBlue – and why some Democrats are quietly afraid it could cost them in the midterms www.cnn.com/2026/08/13/p...

Flew to Afghan. w/different president on AF1. An insurgent missile struck Bagram runway before landing. Weather was bad so planned Marine 1 trip to Kabul scrubbed. We were w/president the whole time. Our safety wasn’t treated any differently from his. We were never decoys.

So the USSS thought the threat against the president was strong enough to surreptitiously remove him from AF1. And then proceeded to let the plane full of White House staffers and reporters take off and fly back to the US.

cnn.com‘Absolutely unbelievable’: See health official react to change in vaccination schedule | CNNFormer acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser and Dr. Paul Offitt of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia join The Lead to address Trump’s executive order.

People with actual expertise in medicine, science, and health care react to Trump’s new childhood vaccine protocols - based on his “feeling”s and RFK Jr’s lies: www.cnn.com/2026/08/10/h...

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cnn.comInnocent men or drug couriers? Investigating the victims of the deadly US boat strikes | CNNCNN’s Jake Tapper reports on The Lead.

7 Aug

The Pentagon just announced it is “transitioning” from Operation Southern Spear, its lethal attacks on the alleged drug boats. What did it accomplish if anything? www.cnn.com/2026/08/06/w...

7 Aug

A question about patriotism and citizenship for you all:

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7 Aug

cnn.comInnocent men or drug couriers? Investigating the victims of the deadly US boat strikes | CNNCNN’s Jake Tapper reports on The Lead.

6 Aug

re the custody battle between his daughter and Rep Max Miller, R-Oh, Sen Bernie Moreno, R-Oh, tells me “I sent my daughter, granddaughter, and wife out of State to a secure place until such time as they feel safe.”

tinyurl.comRep. Max Miller speaks to CNN amid abuse allegations | CNN PoliticsCNN’s Jake Tapper speaks to the GOP congressman, who has denied the claims.

5 Aug

Rep. Max Miller speaks to CNN amid abuse allegations. Watch the full video here: tinyurl.com/2s4ke6rh

podcasts.apple.comMilo TimeKids & Family Podcast · Home base for the Milo Time podcast on Instagram @milotimepodcast--In March 2022 cancer stole my 18 year old son Milo from me, my wife Alana, and my older son Max. We eventuall...

29 July

Daryl Kessler has done an incredible thing to honor the memory of his late son Milo, and to help others who grieve. Check out his podcast, “Milo Time.” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...