Amy Cook

NBC News: 'Long Covid patients face medical debt after insurance denies claims' 'Millions in the U.S. are out of work because of severe long Covid symptoms, and many are struggling to pay their medical bills. Here's how to navigate insurance coverage.' nbcnews.com/health/health-…

‘Proactively fall in line:’ Holocaust Memorial Museum quietly changed content after Trump returned to office dlvr.it/TRtRwc

Yale historian Timothy Snyder says Trump’s proposed 50% military budget increase isn’t a defense strategy. It’s a bribe. His words: paying off officers and soldiers to help him stage a coup against Americans. Snyder also warns: be skeptical of Trump’s account of any future terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Preemptively. Now. This is where we are. rawstory.com/trumps-militar…

The lead article in #LePoint from #France (“The Great Heist”)is an extensive investigation into the intersection of Trump’s second term and his and family’s private business interests. The report argues that the White House under Trump has shockingly been transformed into a "cash machine" for the #Trump family and their associates. Key themes of the article include: 1. The "Crypto-President": The report examines how the administration’s shift toward pro-crypto policies coincided with the launch of Trump-branded digital assets and "World Liberty Financial," alleging that regulatory decisions are being influenced by the President's personal holdings. 2. Insider Trading Allegations: Le Point investigates "troubling" market fluctuations that occur immediately following the President's social media posts or policy announcements. It suggests that a small circle of "insiders" may be profiting from prior knowledge of these shifts. 3. Real Estate & Private Clubs: The article details how foreign delegations and lobbyists continue to frequent Trump-owned properties (like Mar-a-Lago), creating a system where access to the Commander-in-Chief is effectively a commercial transaction. 4. The "Trumpification" of Washington: Beyond the money, the article describes an "aesthetic of power," where the President’s personal brand—symbolized by the gold coin shown on the cover—is being merged with the official symbols of the American state as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. The tone of the piece is highly critical, framing these actions not just as ethical lapses, but as a systematic "heist" of democratic norms for private gain.