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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

A former Justice Department attorney alleges the DOJ's investigations into alleged antisemitism at Ivy League schools had predetermined conclusions and didn't use normal investigative practices.


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Health data appears to be most affected by administration's attempt to wipe findings that don't align with its priorities, tracker shows. read more


The number of people worth more than $100 million whom President Donald Trump has appointed to his administration is more than four times the combined total of the three previous presidents read more


The economy is driving young Americans' enlistments, according to Pentagon data. read more


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... Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) filed a lawsuit on 18 August 2026 against Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) to force the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro ...

Yeah, good luck with that.

Pres Trump has been stymieing Minnesota's attempt to obtain evidence for the ICE murders of Minnesotan American citizens.

So, how might this current request with MAGA-enabled Texas?

Minnesota sues Trump admin to access evidence in federal shootings, including Alex Pretti, Renee Good cases (March 2026)
www.foxnews.com

Trump Promised Transparency. His Administration Keeps Finding New Ways to Hide Records.
https://reason.com/2026/08/15/trump-promised-transparency-his-administration-keeps-finding-new-ways- to-hide-records/


Of course, the question lingers out there, like an unclaimed air-biscuit ...

Why should a State have to sue the Federal government to share data about a crime committed?



@#142 ... General Electric (GE): Once provided extensive pensions and secure middle-class career stability, but later closed and froze its traditional plans to cut legacy costs. ...

Yup.

Because CEOs like Mr Welch apparently took over the company and, instead of using the comanpy's income and wealth to benefit the workers who created that wealth and income, detoured that money t the uber-rich management.


Mr Welch's reign over GE dows not now seem to be A Good Thing ...

Jack Welch
en.wikipedia.org

... Under Welch, GE acquired the RCA Corporation in 1986 and expanded aggressively into financial services through GE Capital, which came to account for 40% of the company's revenue. ...

In later years, Welch's practices and legacy have drawn scrutiny from historians and journalists, particularly regarding his transformation of GE into a company heavily dependent on financial services.[1] GE Capital collapsed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis ...



So, how much did Mr Welch's management buddies benefit from his ~transformation~ of GE?

Did he just suck GE dry of money for his benefit and the benefit of his frieds?


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