James McCrone

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is not just about oil.

30% of the world’s fertilizer moves through that chokepoint and prices are already up 77%. Tankers are burning, allies want help, and China and India are cutting their own deals.

NEWS: The Trump administration just gave Vladimir Putin another break. Treasury issued a license letting countries buy Russian oil already loaded onto ships before March 12, allowing those sanctioned shipments to still reach buyers, handing the Kremlin a financial lifeline.

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict

Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror conviction Old Dominion University police say a gunman and one victim are dead, and two other victims are hurt after a shooting at the school on Thursday morning.

Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror conviction

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Let Them Eat Crab! But sure, tell me again about “waste, fraud, and abuse

We have $7M for lobster but nothing for pediatric cancer research.
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We're stuck with him until 2030, I think.

Before Executing a Muslim Man, Alabama Denied Many of His Final Religious Requests - Bolts Keith Gavin made a number of requests about his final moments, all stemming from his Islamic faith. But the prison largely ignored them, as it has with Muslim prisoners in the past.

Alabama Senator Tuberville posted today that Muslims are the enemy.

Please read this piece about how his state of Alabama is treating Muslim prisoners. boltsmag.org/alabama-exec...

Florida Senate passes own version of anti-voting SAVE America Act The Florida bill is an attempt to impose the national SAVE America Act's severe voting restrictions on a state level.

It's not gonna happen on my watch. This is fucking ridiculous and scary
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Aerial View of the Graves being Dug for the 168 Iranian Children Murdered by Trump & the USA
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Remember this photo when you wonder why Iranians will terrorize our country for decades to come.
It is called payback, retribution and Karma.
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NEW: US Treasury issued a general license for the delivery and sale of Russian oil loaded on vessels as of March 12.

Moscow continues to be the single largest beneficiary of the Iran War.

Save the date - June 13!

How We’re All Now Paying the Price for the Myth of Trump’s Competence The administration’s war with Iran is setting a mountain of taxpayer dollars on fire every day—mostly because he doesn’t know what he’s doing.

The man is, whatever his other faults, just way in over his head. Maybe Democrats should say that more often. The fact that he’s costing taxpayers a billion dollars a day on a war most of them didn’t want may be a good place to start. trib.al/PZf14Pr

Trump and Iran signal no quick end to war as tankers burn in Iraqi waters The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with President Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world should be ​ready for oil at $200 a ba...

The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel after striking tankers in Iraqi waters and other ships near the vital Strait of Hormuz reut.rs/4bioYUX

UPDATE: A tense, day-long standoff outside a South Burlington house ended Wednesday night with federal immigration agents removing three people inside and a series of violent clashes between police and hundreds of activists who tried to impede the apprehension.
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Longtime Epstein accountant takes questions from House Oversight Committee in probe of late sex offender | CNN Politics Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant is answering questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender.

Richard Kahn, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant, was answering questions on Capitol Hill today as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Epstein.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #Trump #EpsteinFiles #POTUS

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ABC News graphic showing palm trees and mountains in California with headline: “FBI warns police in California that Iran wants to retaliate for U.S. attacks by launching drones against the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News.”

ABC News: The FBI warned police that Iran may retaliate for U.S. attacks with drone launches toward the West Coast.

Trump’s Epstein distraction war is putting Americans at risk.

#SheShed #Voices4Victory

Insurrectionist Brunch: Trumpists plotted to deploy military on U.S. soil Before the 2024 election, a cadre of MAGA loyalists met over brunch to plot ways for Trump to use the military domestically.

This is just astonishingly great reporting.

All of the crises the White House has claimed over the last 14 months were planned in advance. All of them.

And however much contempt you have for media outlets who reverently relayed Trump's claim to have no relation to Project 2025, it isn't enough.

Americans (with at least one brain cell left): Where does Trump get so many crazy ideas?

Trump:

The White House’s Financial Disclosures for Top Officials Are Incomplete Border Czar Tom Homan’s financial disclosure has not been finalized by the federal ethics office.

Months after posting financial disclosures online, the Trump admin does not appear to have sent the financial information for some top White House officials to the Office of Government Ethics for a second and often more serious review — including Trump border czar Tom Homan.

In the middle of a war with gas prices spiking, Trump’s main priority today is to campaign in the district against the Republican who got the Epstein files released.

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties House lawmakers are digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio. A committee deposed the late financier’s accountant on Wednesday.

“Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring would not have been possible without Richard Kahn, who managed Epstein’s money for years, authorized payments, including payments to victims and survivors,” said Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va.”
#InvestigateAllEpsteinEnablers

Grammarly Is Facing a Class Action Lawsuit Over Its AI ‘Expert Review’ Feature The feature, which Grammarly shut down Wednesday, presented editing suggestions as if they came from established authors and academics—without their consent.

NEW: Grammarly got hit with a class-action lawsuit this afternoon over its AI "expert review" feature that uses real experts' likenesses without their consent. @juliaangwin.com is the only named plaintiff. @milesklee.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/gramma...

The US World Cup is facing two crises: a financial mess – and ICE | Nellie Pou Fewer than 100 days out, host cities haven’t received promised funding, and fears about ICE’s presence are widespread

US World Cup concerns:

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Family at Dilley ICE center details moldy food, medical neglect The family, including the mother and her five children, detail in letters what they describe as neglectful medical care, inedible food and a disregard for their religious accommodations. They’ve been ...

"This place broke something in us."

In letters and drawings, a mother and her five children held in the Dilley ICE detention center detail what they describe as neglectful medical care, inedible food and a disregard for their religious accommodations.

This is clearly fine with the GOP.

This 👇