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What is Trump going to sell to the country in the State of the Union on Tuesday? Tariffs, ICE, and a slower economy?

Let's look at some data. First, the tariffs are wildly unpopular. 1/

Greenland does not need US hospital boat sent by Trump, says Denmark Defence minister rebuffs US president’s claim that Arctic islanders are ‘not being taken care of’

Oblivious & selfish as ever, Felon forcing his unwanted 'assistance' on ppl overseas in place where it is not wanted, while ignoring the healthcare crisis here in the US.

(Not to mention, there are many other places around the world that could actually use the aid. 🤬Con artist puts on a show again)

Imagine if HEALTHCARE WAS FREE in America, as it is in Greenland. Just imagine. 🇺🇸🇬🇱

Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland | CNN Politics President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, the Arctic island and Danish territory he has sought to acquire.

I wonder how uninsured Americans feel about the US sending a hospital ship to a country with free healthcare and 5 hospitals. 5 hospitals may not sound like much, but their entire population is 56,740.

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Ms. McQuade Made This Insightful
Statement on Lawrence O'Donnell's Show,In 2020........

The most disturbing part is knowing ICE left a little girl alone and didn’t care.

Annabella was six years old when her dad was detained by ICE while he was picking up their food order. She stayed inside, waiting.

He never returned to her that day.

1/2

These two things happened roughly 12 hours apart.

RADDATZ: This is not popular with the American people. In our latest poll, two-thirds of Americans are not happy with the tariffs

JAMIESON GREER: The president has been campaigning on tariffs for many years. He does what he says. So the policy hasn't changed.

U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar (D-MN) (R) and Angie Craig (D-MN) speak to press after conducting oversight at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in St Paul, Minnesota. The two congressional representatives from Minnesota were touring the facility after being denied access last month. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Angie Craig: "They removed everyone from the ICE facility 30 minutes before we arrived — this is not the intent of the law. DHS is violating the law"

Ilhan Omar: "What happened today is a blatant attempt to obstruct members of Congress from doing their oversight duties"

And yet it’s even more dumb: Both hospital ships are in dry-dock in Alabama, so they won’t be arriving anytime soon.

This is a weird distraction from the Danes medically evacuating a sick US sailor from a US Navy nuclear sub yesterday 9 miles from Nuuk. What was a sub doing nine miles from Nuuk?

Healthcare for Americans: “too expensive.”

Hospital ships overseas: full steam ahead. And U.S. taxpayers foot the bill.

Now do rural hospitals here at home.

EU demands Trump to deliver on trade pledges after tariffs blocked The European Commission demanded the US honor its trade commitments after the Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's tariffs. A top EU lawmaker has since moved to pause ratification of last year's EU-US trade deal.

The European Commission demanded the US honor its trade commitments after the Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's tariffs. A top EU lawmaker has since moved to pause ratification of last year's EU-US trade deal.

The FBI Director, a hockey nut, flew the FBI jet to Italy to...uh...inspect security, prior to the Olympics and World Cup. So be grateful:

Article about HHS Secretary Tom Price resigning because of his private jet travel

Unease about the abuse of the jet is not new. For example, a former FBI leader, William Sessions, was fired by President Clinton when it was adjudged he had used the jet for personal use. And yet: Patel has used the jet for recreational purposes, including golfing outings in Scotland, hunting trips to (I’m not making this up) Boondoggle Ranch in Texas, or heading to the Olympics in Italy to watch ice hockey. His multiple trips to Nashville, where his girlfriend resides, has drawn the most coverage.

I'm not claiming the first Trump administration was a model of ethical behavior, but there is just a deep sense in the second term that the guardrails are gone, the boss doesn't care, and its grab-whatever-you-can time
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social also did a great interview with Talarico on her YT channel. Well worth watching both interviews.

The Battle of the Bulge Episode 7: The Allies Take to the Air It is a coincidence that we are releasing this episode right before a giant snowstorm is about to hit the Northeast, but because the video tells the story of why snowstorms were so important to the ba...

The Battle of the Bulge Episode 7: The Allies Take to the Air

Trump’s talk of sending a hospital ship to Greenland puzzles leaders Trump says he’s sending a ship to care for Greenland’s sick. But the territory doesn’t want the help and the U.S. appears to have no hospital ships available to send.

Props to Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen for calling out Trump for what he is. Between his comments (especially about our health care system vs. theirs) and the deadpan tone of this well reported piece, I couldn't stop laughing. Enjoy. Gift link 🎁 wapo.st/4b2ALYC

Remember when he was preparing to buy Twitter and many of us were saying, but what about the racism?, and most people were indignantly insisting, "he's not racist!"

Just like with Trump. And now here we are.

A reminder that a majority rejected Trump's attack on Iran last year. In this CNN poll it was 44% approve, 56% disapprove.

A fun nugget - just 9% support sending ground troops into Iran. Hard to see how more chaos and adventurism is going to return his STRENGTH.

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Sure paying taxes sucks, but at least we got to pay for another bucket list trip for Kash this week.

This was so much fun....

On this day in 1889, outgoing President Grover Cleveland signed legislation admitting North & South Dakota, Montana, and Washington to the Union as new states. See today’s @hcrichardson.bsky.social “Letters from an American” for more on the significance of this.

Image: Washington State University.

Not just targeted…but targeted by MInnesota House Member, Pete STAUBER. He wants to let a Chilean company mine and then send minerals to China. Someone needs to look at his bank account. Zero benefit to MN and huge loss for area tourism.

The Fate Of One Of Montana's Most Treasured Rivers Depends On This Election The Bitterroot River is among the most treasured waterways in this nation; cold, clean, and wild enough that it’s one of the last places in our nation that still teems with native Westslope Cutthroat ...

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Again, I know it feels good to send a donation to someone who is finally going to send Mitch McConnell or Lindsey Graham packing, but you're going to see a *lot* more bang for your buck with less exciting but much more meaningful state legislative races.

This is a great way to do that:

Hardest working man in the government.

The FBI claimed Kash Patel didn't spend $75,000 in taxpayer funds to fly on a private jet to watch the Olympics.

Today, Patel was spotted partying in Team USA's locker room.

Tracker Newsletter: ICE in Focus As federal agents carry out Trump’s program of mass deportation, this limited-series newsletter will track what’s happening and what’s coming next.

As Trump’s mass deportation program unfolds, immigration policy and enforcement is shifting fast.

That’s why we’re launching Tracker, a limited-series newsletter navigating what’s happening and what’s next. Sign up for free: www.wired.com/newsletter/I...

New Epstein files reveal he may have trafficked girls to others despite official denials Allegations prompt questions about officials’ contentions that there isn’t evidence to investigate third parties

New Epstein files reveal he may have trafficked girls to others despite official denials www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...