American colonialism is back.
Today the administration appointed Louisiana’s governor as unpaid envoy to Greenland, a NATO ally’s territory Trump has threatened to take by force.
Ten days ago we seized a Venezuelan oil tanker. Today the US military is chasing down a third in a sea pursuit straight out of the 18th century. The first ship was sanctioned. The second wasn’t. Both crews have vanished into US custody.
In Africa, the CDC is funding a $1.6 million study in Guinea-Bissau to withhold hepatitis B vaccines from newborns, using African babies as test subjects to manufacture evidence for a policy RFK Jr. already enacted. We cut their vaccine funding, then began experimenting on their children.
Meanwhile at home, a federal judge ordered the release of immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra on Sunday. She’s been locked up since March, grabbed outside the Target where she works, over a 2009 case. The judge ruled DHS couldn’t justify nine months of detention. This holiday season, start where you are. Change your corner of the world.
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Coast Guard pursues third tanker near Venezuela after vessel refuses boarding, one day after seizing ship not on Treasury sanctions list.
Source: AFP
December 21, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham calls from Tel Aviv for US to "unleash Israel" on Hamas and join air strikes against Hezbollah, says no Republican can win 2028 without strong Israel support.
Source: Politico
December 21, 2025
Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as unpaid special envoy to Greenland months after covert influence operations and Vance visit to island Trump hasn't ruled out taking by force.
Source: WDSU New Orleans
December 21, 2025
Trump recalls two dozen career ambassadors appointed by Biden, giving them until mid-January to leave posts typically held regardless of party.
Source: Politico
December 21, 2025
CDC funds $1.6 million study in Guinea-Bissau to withhold hepatitis B vaccine from newborns after RFK Jr. changed US guidance without evidence, with experts calling it "neocolonialist."
Source: The Guardian
December 21, 2025
CBS News chief Bari Weiss kills 60 Minutes investigation into El Salvador prison conditions hours before broadcast, with correspondent calling it "a political decision, not an editorial one."
Source: NPR
December 21, 2025
Six CISA career staffers suspended after acting director failed polygraph he pushed to take despite being told he didn't need the access.
Source: Politico
December 21, 2025
DOJ restores Trump photo to Epstein files after bipartisan outcry, claiming it was removed "to protect victims" before admitting no victims were depicted.
Source: Axios
December 21, 2025
ICE agent fires two shots during St. Paul arrest one day after thousands marched against immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
Source: The Minnesota Star-Tribune
December 21, 2025
Khanna and Massie threaten Attorney General Bondi with impeachment and inherent contempt after DOJ's partial Epstein files release violates law they co-sponsored.
Source: The Hill
December 21, 2025
Judge orders release of immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra on $5,000 bond after ruling DHS failed to justify nine months of detention.
Source: KUSA Denver
December 21, 2025