From The Status Kuo email: "Speaking of which, it took me a few seconds to get this...", "this" being a social media post from thetonymichaels on November 26, showing a (must be) AI picture of Donald Trump in a field of flowers (aka a meadow) with the caption "You've heard of elf on a shelf..."

From #TheStatusKuo. Also took me a few seconds.

Politicizing Charlie The right is politicizing Charlie Kirk’s killing and supercharging anger at the left.

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Rejecting Alternative Realities A quick guide for surviving the White House’s torrent of lies, false reports and broadsides on our institutions

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4 steps to fighting for our (political) sanity
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The Trumpcession The U.S. economy can absorb a hit or even a few. But can it withstand a barrage of destabilizing factors?

"In a matter of weeks, the U.S. has gone from having the most robust economy in the G7—with low unemployment, tamed inflation, falling interest rates and steady growth in wages and GDP—to being on the brink of a big economic downturn.

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The CR Is A Trojan Horse Speaker Johnson will bring another continuing resolution to fund the government to the floor on Tuesday. Here’s what to expect.

The GOP House hasn’t been able to pass a budget since it took power in 2023. They keep punting, adopting Biden’s top line budget numbers to keep the government open, then setting a new deadline to come up with a different budget.

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The Limits of Trump’s Power Trump is (finally) dealt legal setbacks from the federal courts.

By #TheStatusKuo

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And next to nothing on jobs & the economy.

Instead, I have no doubt they’ll find plenty of time to pass tax breaks for billionaires and massive corporations at the expense of everyday Americans.
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Because of the importance of his companies, in particular SpaceX, to the U.S. government and military, Musk has openly flouted rules around reporting requirements for top secret security clearances. #Thestatuskuo #uspol

I’m repeating myself:

Musk’s position heading DOGE, a Blue Ribbon-style commission tasked with taking an ax to the federal budget, he could target agencies & people who regulate or oversee his operations and activities.
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From the inimitable and sage political analyst Jay Kuo 👏💪

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