Same Lies, New Panic: A Demoralized White House and Today’s Resistance
S.S. GOP Titanic
GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse, One of the Last Trump-Impeachment Republicans, Announces Retirement
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), one of the only remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the January 6 Capitol attack, said he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a decade-plus congressional career and leaving Rep. David Valadao as potentially the lone surviving GOP impeachment vote in the next House.
Oligarchy
Warner Bros. Board Rejects Paramount’s Hostile Bid, Throws Support Behind Netflix Deal
Warner Bros. Discovery’s board has unanimously urged shareholders to reject a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance—calling the financing opaque and risky—and instead back its existing merger agreement with Netflix, a move that keeps Netflix in the driver’s seat for one of Hollywood’s biggest media shakeups.
Department of War Crimes
Trump Orders Full Blockade of “Sanctioned” Venezuelan Oil Tankers, Escalating Military Pressure
On December 16, President Trump declared a “total” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela and labeled the Maduro government a “foreign terrorist organization,” intensifying a U.S. military and naval presence in the region. The move follows a recent U.S. seizure of a sanctioned tanker and comes amid rising strikes on vessels in international waters — a dramatic escalation in pressure on Caracas that critics warn could edge the U.S. closer to open conflict.
Major Hegseth’s Revenge Plan Is a Self-Inflicted Political Fiasco
In a candid takedown, Lucian Truscott argues that Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s latest “plan of revenge” isn’t strategic brinkmanship but a reckless, self-destructive gambit that risks inflaming intra-right tensions and distracting from real policy battles, exposing once-quiet factional fault lines within MAGA media circles.
Trump’s Blockade Talk Isn’t Tough Talk — It’s a Declaration of War
In “One Post Away From War,” Michael Cohen argues that Donald Trump’s announcement of a “total and complete blockade” around Venezuela isn’t just bluster — legally and practically, a blockade is an act of war, bypassing Congress and risking escalation without oversight while claiming to target drug trafficking.
Epstein Trump Pedo”files”
2 more days until the release of the Epstein Files
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Cheeto Von Schitzenpantz
Trump to Deliver Prime-Time Address as Crises Collide — From Venezuela to Scandals
President Trump has announced a prime-time address from the White House amid mounting national and political turbulence — with the U.S. edging closer to conflict with Venezuela, expiring ACA subsidies, and growing pressure from the Epstein files and internal White House discord. Aaron Parnas says he’ll cover the speech live, warning this could be a pivotal moment as Trump defends his record and charts his year-end strategy.
White House in Turmoil as GOP Cracks Widen and Internal Chaos Demoralizes Trump Team
The White House is reportedly “extremely demoralized” after a Vanity Fair profile of Chief of Staff Susie Wiles sparked private frustration among GOP aides, even as four Republicans broke from Speaker Mike Johnson to force a House vote on extending ACA subsidies — a stark sign of expanding divisions within the party. Meanwhile, Trump plans a prime-time address amid rising tensions with Venezuela and escalating political pressure as the Epstein files near release. Grab your popcorn kitties!
Trump Invites His Own Humiliation by Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Vanity Fair
In a stunning act of political self-sabotage, Trump’s senior team handed Vanity Fair the kind of unfettered access normally reserved for Hollywood elites—letting the magazine shape the narrative and imagery while the rest of the administration did damage control elsewhere. What should’ve been a distraction became undeniable proof of MAGA’s thirst for validation from the very media it claims to despise.
Congress and Senate
Congress Scrambles Through Its Final Week, From Must-Pass Bills to Lame-Duck Action
In the last week of legislative work before year’s end, the 119th Congress is juggling must-pass items and contentious priorities: leaders are moving a slew of land, conservation, and regulatory bills on the House floor as lawmakers confront looming deadlines, the Senate continues consideration of key measures like the National Defense Authorization Act, and both chambers face pressure on issues ranging from ACA subsidy fights to military spending and nominations — all under the shadow of a coming holiday adjournment and ongoing policy standoffs.
Jack Smith Heads Before GOP-Led House Judiciary in Closed-Door Testimony
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith—who led federal probes into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and classified document retention—testified Wednesday before the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee in a private session after GOP members rejected his offer to speak publicly. Republicans are pressing him over his special counsel work and alleged DOJ “weaponization,” while Smith’s team cooperates and seeks to clarify misconceptions about the investigations.
House Republicans Block Vote on Extending ACA Subsidies, Leaving Healthcare Costs to Soar
House GOP leaders refused to allow floor votes on bipartisan plans to extend expiring Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies, rebuffing moderates and ensuring more than 20 million Americans face higher healthcare costs when the subsidies lapse at year’s end. The move has sparked internal GOP frustration and leaves the fight for coverage extensions likely unresolved until early 2026.
What We Are Watching Today
- House Debates Health Care Legislation Live
- FCC Commissioners Testify at Oversight Hearing Live
- House Democrats Hold News Conference on GOP Health Care Plan
- TSA Briefing on Holiday Travel
- State Dept. Officials Testify on Mexico’s Relationships Within the Western Hemisphere
- FAA Administrator Testifies on Air Traffic Control Modernization
- President Trump Addresses the Nation
Today’s To-Do List
- Call your House rep (5 minutes):
Say: “I’m calling to demand a public vote on extending ACA subsidies. Blocking a vote is a tax hike on working families. Where does the Representative stand?”
Find your rep: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative - Call both Senators (10 minutes total):
Script: “A naval blockade is an act of war. I oppose any military escalation without Congressional authorization. I expect the Senator to publicly reject this.” - If Trump speaks tonight, don’t doom-watch—document:
Screenshot quotes. Time-stamp claims. Share fact-checks immediately with #ResistanceKitty and #Revolution2025 so lies don’t harden overnight. I will live skeet on Bluesky so you do not have to watch it. - Share one article with context (not rage):
Pick one—Michael Cohen on war powers or Jamie Dupree on ACA sabotage—and add a sentence explaining why it affects regular people. Context beats virality. - Pressure GOP “moderates” directly:
Post or email reps in swing districts and ask: “If you won’t impeach, won’t protect healthcare, and won’t stop a war—what exactly are you here for?” - Boycott tonight:
Skip Fox News and any outlet cheerleading military escalation. Don’t feed the outrage economy—it’s part of the machinery. - Do one grounding thing after:
Drink water. Step outside. Text a fellow resister. Burnout helps authoritarians. - Read Today’s Resistance Survival Guide: How to Weaponize “Boring” Congressional Procedures Against Authoritarian Chaos
Featured Petitions
- Tell Palantir: Condemn Co-Founder’s Call for Public Hangings
- Urge the House to block Trump’s war with Venezuela!
- Reject Trump’s mass surveillance proposal
Featured Letters
- Tell the Senate: Stand up for Federal Workers!
- Submit Your Official Comment Today: We must fight back against xenophobic, anti-immigrant policies
- Tell the House: Pass a Clean Renewal of ACA Premium Tax Credits
Final Rally Call
They’re flailing because the mask is slipping. A demoralized White House, blocked healthcare votes, reckless war talk, and another round of prime-time lies aren’t signs of strength—they’re panic tells. This is the moment they want you exhausted, distracted, and quiet. Don’t give them the satisfaction. Make the calls. Share the facts. Protect each other. Authoritarians only win when we look away—and Resistance Kitty is very much still watching. 🐾🔥