Lawrence O'Donnell

Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices Middle East conflict boosts Vladimir Putin’s war chest as tankers carrying Russian oil head to India

Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices
Also: Bessent announced today that we’re relaxing more sanctions on Russia. The US will allow countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea
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Who could possibly have foreseen that war on Iran would (a) make Iran retaliate by closing the strait of Hormuz, which (b) could disrupt world oil markets, enriching Russia and penalizing most everyone else?

Who, indeed, except EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER THOUGHT FOR ONE MINUTE about the situation.

Iran has responded to the U.S.-Israeli assault by launching drones and missiles at American targets across the Middle East, hitting embassies, killing U.S. soldiers, and damaging military bases and air defense infrastructure. See our analysis. nyti.ms/40u6E6n

Senate Republicans just blocked funding for TSA, Coastguard, and FEMA because they refuse to reign in this out of control agency.

When he’s right, he’s right.

(Another) One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

@nytimes.com #reinstitutionalization
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Judge says Trump tariffs must be refunded.

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Pete Hegseth’s Defense Department Blew $22M On Steak and Lobster in a Single Month, Watchdog Claims Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Defense Department allegedly blew through $22 million on lobsters and ribeye steak in a Sept. 2025, end-of-year spree.

We shut down USAID but:

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"It is fraud" -- Neguse nails Kristi Noem for lying during her testimony yesterday when she told the Senate that DHS's $220m ad campaign starring her "went out to a competitive bid" (it did not), and tells her "I think there's gonna be accountability" (1/2)

Neguse demolishes Noem (2/2)

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As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines

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