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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
December 7, 2025
Today, Senator Schiff joined NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker where he reiterated the unauthorized and illegal boat strikes are dragging the United States closer to war with Venezuela.
Schiff called on the administration to publicly release the full video of the attack, emphasizing that his colleagues will call up a War Powers Resolution to force a debate and vote in Congress that would block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against or within Venezuela if Trump should follow through on his threat to strike Venezuela on land ‘very soon.’ - Aired on 12/07/2025.
Schiff Calls for Hegseth's Firing over Boat Strikes, Signalgate - Meet the Press
Today, Senator Schiff joined NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker where he reiterated the unauthorized and illegal boat strikes are dragging the United States closer to war with Venezuela.
Schiff called on the administration to publicly release the full video of the attack, emphasizing that his colleagues will call up a War Powers Resolution to force a debate and vote in Congress that would block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against or within Venezuela if Trump should follow through on his threat to strike Venezuela on land ‘very soon.’ - Aired on 12/07/2025.
December 7, 2025
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and Talking Feds host Harry Litman report on Donald Trump potentially accidentally pardoning the DC pipe bomber after right-wing media spread deranged conspiracies about it before the suspect was identified as a Trumper. - 12/07/2025.
Trump ACCIDENTALLY Pardons PIPE BOMBER who SUPPORTS HIM?!! - Meidas Touch
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and Talking Feds host Harry Litman report on Donald Trump potentially accidentally pardoning the DC pipe bomber after right-wing media spread deranged conspiracies about it before the suspect was identified as a Trumper. - 12/07/2025.
December 7, 2025
We're joined by the great Mark Leibovich from The Atlantic to run through some of the wild stories fresh out of Washington. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing criticisms on multiple fronts: Not only was it reported that he ordered the killing of two survivors from a bombed alleged drug trafficking boat, a Pentagon Inspector General also found that he put American troops' lives in danger with his reckless messages on Signal. Could we see Trump turn on Hegseth?
We also recap the marathon Cabinet meeting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent his time kissing Trump's ass, and Trump (when he was awake) broke out into an maliciously racist rant about Somalis.
Plus, we talk MORE shady pardons (including the former Honduran President and convicted drug trafficker), Trump's sinking approval ratings, and Dick Cheney! - 12/07/2025.
READ Mark's writing in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/mark-leibovich/
Al Franken - Mark Leibovich on Hegseth, Trump, & More!
We're joined by the great Mark Leibovich from The Atlantic to run through some of the wild stories fresh out of Washington. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing criticisms on multiple fronts: Not only was it reported that he ordered the killing of two survivors from a bombed alleged drug trafficking boat, a Pentagon Inspector General also found that he put American troops' lives in danger with his reckless messages on Signal. Could we see Trump turn on Hegseth?
We also recap the marathon Cabinet meeting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent his time kissing Trump's ass, and Trump (when he was awake) broke out into an maliciously racist rant about Somalis.
Plus, we talk MORE shady pardons (including the former Honduran President and convicted drug trafficker), Trump's sinking approval ratings, and Dick Cheney! - 12/07/2025.
READ Mark's writing in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/mark-leibovich/
December 7, 2025
DOD Sec Pete Hegseth and FBI Dir. Kash Patel are just two of the latest Trump officials thrown under the bus, and likely to lose their jobs and being prosecuted by a future DOJ. Michael Popok is at The Intersection Podcast to explain why and how. - 12/06/2025.
Trump Cabinet SPIRALS as They FEAR FOR Their JOBS - Legal AF
DOD Sec Pete Hegseth and FBI Dir. Kash Patel are just two of the latest Trump officials thrown under the bus, and likely to lose their jobs and being prosecuted by a future DOJ. Michael Popok is at The Intersection Podcast to explain why and how. - 12/06/2025.
December 7, 2025
Francis Maxwell reports on the disastrous fallout from the recent military strikes on boats in Venezuela. - 12/06/2025
Trump WAR MOVE Goes TERRIBLY WRONG...in VENEZUELA?! - Meidas Touch
Francis Maxwell reports on the disastrous fallout from the recent military strikes on boats in Venezuela. - 12/06/2025
December 7, 2025
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) challenges Kash Patel in a tense oversight hearing about unpursued investigative leads, internal contradictions, and the handling of federal case files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Massie raises questions about victim statements, missing investigations, and whether key information has been properly reviewed. Patel’s responses reveal significant gaps in accountability and transparency.
This video breaks down the implications of the exchange, the institutional failures it highlights, and what it means for public trust and oversight.
Massie Exposes Patel's Evasions on Epstein Case Files - Liberal Lens
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) challenges Kash Patel in a tense oversight hearing about unpursued investigative leads, internal contradictions, and the handling of federal case files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Massie raises questions about victim statements, missing investigations, and whether key information has been properly reviewed. Patel’s responses reveal significant gaps in accountability and transparency.
This video breaks down the implications of the exchange, the institutional failures it highlights, and what it means for public trust and oversight.
December 7, 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the participants of the military prayer breakfast. On December 6, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Armed Forces. “Today is a special day for us, a day with double meaning. Today is the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Day of Saint Nicholas, which Christians in many European countries and around the world celebrate on December 6th.
"Together we will defend our right to life, our God-given land, our future, and a just peace. I am grateful that more than one prayer today will be dedicated to all of this. Thank you for being here, close, and for this unity that can be truly felt. On this day, I believe that every child in Ukraine will receive what they have long deserved — silence instead of strikes, calm instead of air-raid alerts, and a secure peace instead of all the evil. Thank you all for your support, for every kind word, and every good deed for Ukraine." - 12/07/2025.
😱Everyone fell silent when Zelenskyy said this! Hear urgent statement about the end of war - War & Politics 24
Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the participants of the military prayer breakfast. On December 6, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Armed Forces. “Today is a special day for us, a day with double meaning. Today is the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Day of Saint Nicholas, which Christians in many European countries and around the world celebrate on December 6th.
"Together we will defend our right to life, our God-given land, our future, and a just peace. I am grateful that more than one prayer today will be dedicated to all of this. Thank you for being here, close, and for this unity that can be truly felt. On this day, I believe that every child in Ukraine will receive what they have long deserved — silence instead of strikes, calm instead of air-raid alerts, and a secure peace instead of all the evil. Thank you all for your support, for every kind word, and every good deed for Ukraine." - 12/07/2025.
December 7, 2025
Rep. Jamie Raskin fired back at Speaker Mike Johnson about releasing the Epstein files.
Jamie Raskin HUMBLES Speaker Mike Johnson
Rep. Jamie Raskin fired back at Speaker Mike Johnson about releasing the Epstein files.
December 7, 2025
Donald Trump supporter, Abigail Jo Shry, has been sentenced for making violent threats against a judge and others.
MAGA Mom Sentenced For Violent Threats - Raw News And Politics
Donald Trump supporter, Abigail Jo Shry, has been sentenced for making violent threats against a judge and others.
December 7, 2025
Really American host Steve Harness breaks down Fox "News" insulting Trump's unaffordable economy making him completely melt down! - 12/06/2025.
Trump FUMES After Getting BRUTALLY ROASTED On Fox "News" - Really American
Really American host Steve Harness breaks down Fox "News" insulting Trump's unaffordable economy making him completely melt down! - 12/06/2025.
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