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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 8h

This administration is so negligent & unprofessional. These people literally have no idea what is happening on a day to day basis.

And it’s always a blame game as to why and who, but the bottom line is that we, all Americans, pay the price for this idiocracy.

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated — CNN

Hundreds of staff fired from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Friday have been reinstated, according to the American Federation of Government Employees.

apple.news

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 10h

[The Dept of Ed ] “fired nearly everyone in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in…layoffs that began Friday.

Nearly 90% of the Education Department is furloughed as well.”

Gutting special ed for this already vulnerable population of students is sick & intentionally cruel.

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 10h

The 1st line of this article seems very tongue in cheek.

“Like his father and grandfather before him, Barron Trump seems to have a keen business sense.”

Net Worth $150 million

2.3 billion WLFI tokens = approx $525

It’s almost as if he had a crystal ball….

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Barron Trump’s Fortune Tops Melania’s, Thanks to Crypto Investments

At 19, the son of Donald Trump and Melania Trump is making a fortune in the cryptocurrency world.

www.vanityfair.com

makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 1d

This is NOT NORMAL. We cannot pretend that it is.

First Bibi tries to influence the Nobel Peace Prize committee & now he is being consoled by Putin.

Then the Felon publicly thanks him. Smh

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 1d

Not content to shut down the gov, this admin is starting a huge RIF. About 4200 people will lose their jobs.

HHS alone will lose 1100-1200 employees. America’s healthcare system is being intentionally destroyed & we will all suffer for it. Many people will die. Make no mistake, that is their goal.

Trump administration says about 4,200 federal employees face layoffs

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing "substantial" reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. Court filings suggest around 4,200 affected so far.

www.npr.org

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 2d

The news feed is flooded today.

Using the age old barter system, F47 accepts a ”free” $400M Qatari jet & in return our Sec of War will build an air force facility for them & provide joint military training!

Why not also recruit from some far right militia groups in the state while they’re at it?

Qatari Air Force Facility to Be Built in Idaho: Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the facility will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots.

time.com

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 2d

It’s just NUTS…..

makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 2d

I guess Texas will have its own set of laws now?

The Tx Supreme Court will now oversee law school credentialling and NOT the American Bar Association.

Next up Tx secedes……

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 2d

Announcement link:
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Nobel Peace Prize 2025

The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transi...

www.nobelprize.org

makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 2d

2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner!

Maria Corina Machado - Venezuelan opposition party leader

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 2d

Federal judge blocks NG deployment to Chicago. The temporary restraining order is set to expire on Oct. 23.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump National Guard deployment to Chicago area

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Trump’s federalization and deployment of hundreds of National Guard members throughout Illinois. U.S. District Judge April Perry, an appo…

thehill.com

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 2d

I completely understand that the families of the hostages (& those who want their remains) may support giving him the Nobel if it means getting their loved ones back.

My commentary is that F47 is a sickening human that DOESN’T CARE AT ALL about the people.

He only wants THE award that Obama got.

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 2d

Vegas odds on Felon47 being awarded the Nobel Peace prize?

It’s revolting that F47 has conspired w/Netenyahu regarding the timing of the hostage release to boost his chances of getting the prize he so desperately seeks.

This narcissist makes everything about him. What happens if he loses?

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 3d

Felon47 is making his way down his enemies list.

NY AG Letitia James has been indicted. She is responsible for winning a civil fraud case against him that resulted in a eye-watering $500M fine. A black woman winning against him…he will never get over it. This is absolutely malicious prosecution.

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 3d

Illinois & Chicago are fighting back!
Here are the latest court wins by the ACLU of IL.

Next they should ban mask wearing & make them identity themselves.

It is crazy that this isn’t already a requirement?!! They all need to be held accountable for their violent behaviors.

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 4d

100% 🎯

makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 4d

Felon47 is now openly stating that elected officials who oppose him should be jailed.

Both Pritzker & Johnson have responded by saying they won’t back down. & aren’t going anywhere.

If F47 follows through with his threat, it only goes downhill faster from there.

Trump says Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 'should be in jail'

The president's Truth Social post comes a day after federalized National Guard troops arrived in Illinois.

www.nbcnews.com

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 5d

Illinois & Chicago sued Felon47 to block federalized NG troops from going to Chicago.

W/TX NG already on the way, F47 Is also calling up 300 IL NG as well.

U.S. Dist Judge April Perry is allowing the deployment to proceed & has set a deadline of Wed @midnght for the fed gov to reply.

Illinois sues to stop National Guard deployment as Trump escalates clash with states — Reuters

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago sued President Donald Trump on Monday, seeking to block the deployment of federalized National Guard troops to Chicago, as hundreds of National Guard troo...

apple.news

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 7d

Breaking update now:

Judge Immergut has blocked deployment of ANY NG from ANY STATE into Oregon.

Let’s see how this impacts the directive to send TX NG into Illinois!

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 7d

Lawyers are saying,

No “threat of rebellion” or any credible legal justification for the deployment of [NG] members to Portland.

They cannot continue to hold the federalized [NG] members hostage by altering their mission and sending them to another State.” 3/3

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 7d

There is an emergency call tonight w/US District Judge Immergut & lawyers from CA & OR because F47 is trying to send CA NG to Oregon.

She previously said NO to using OR NG by court order, so he tried an end run around her & she’s NOT HAPPY.

This should also impact what happens in IL. 2/3

Emergency motion goes before judge tonight to stop CA National Guard to Portland

U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut holds a hearing by phone at 7 p.m. Sunday.

www.oregonlive.com

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 7d

This is crazy. The Felon is trying to break up our nation by pitting states against one another & using military action upon its citizens unlawfully.

We cannot survive this type of continuous assault from an administration that clearly wants to destroy our laws, Constitution & democracy. 1/3

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 8d

Johnson has put the House on an extended recess aka a “district work period.” Johnson says the Senate & its Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, must agree w/the Republican’s funding bill.

Dems want a reversal on BBB cuts to Medicaid, Obamacare subsidies & funding NPR/PBS.

Johnson sends critical signal to Schumer as Dems dig in on government shutdown chaos

Speaker Mike Johnson cancels House activities until Oct. 14 as the 2025 government shutdown enters its second week amid funding disputes with Senate Democrats.

www.foxnews.com

makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 8d

ICE caused multiple violent incidents in Chicago recently. They’re acting lawlessly & w/depravity. Cruelty is the point.

If he adds 300 NG troops against our gov’s objections, F47 will have essentially declared war on IL. There’s no rebellion to quell. This is state-sponsored terror & repression.

Pritzker Says Trump to Send Guard to Illinois Over His Objection

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said President Donald Trump plans to call up 300 members of the state’s national guard, defying opposition from local and state leaders.

www.bloomberg.com

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makinthemidwest.bsky.social @makinthemidwest.bsky.social · 9d

🙋🏽‍♀️ hello to everyone joining tonight!

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