@tomcbutt.bsky.social
Enjoying the arrival of Fall
September 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Enjoying the arrival of Fall
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He's not even trying to mask his intent.
August 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
He's not even trying to mask his intent.
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That there’s a police state.
Homan: "People need to understand ICE officers and Border Patrol don't need probable cause to walk up to somebody, briefly detain them, and question them ... based on their physical appearance."
July 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
That there’s a police state.
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“The question Trump and his team ought to face is simple:
'Why has American job growth slowed this year to a 15-year low?'”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
'Why has American job growth slowed this year to a 15-year low?'”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
New U.S. jobs report shows 2025 is off to a discouragingly sluggish start
Over the first six months of the year, American job growth has slowed to a 15-year low. It's worth asking why.
www.msnbc.com
July 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
“The question Trump and his team ought to face is simple:
'Why has American job growth slowed this year to a 15-year low?'”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
'Why has American job growth slowed this year to a 15-year low?'”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.
U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread
Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.
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“The Weather Service’s nearby San Antonio office … had significant vacancies ….
“That office’s warning coordination meteorologist left on April 30, after taking the early retirement package the Trump administration used to reduce the number of federal employees.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
“That office’s warning coordination meteorologist left on April 30, after taking the early retirement package the Trump administration used to reduce the number of federal employees.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas (Gift Article)
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
www.nytimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
“The Weather Service’s nearby San Antonio office … had significant vacancies ….
“That office’s warning coordination meteorologist left on April 30, after taking the early retirement package the Trump administration used to reduce the number of federal employees.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
“That office’s warning coordination meteorologist left on April 30, after taking the early retirement package the Trump administration used to reduce the number of federal employees.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
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At the newly constructed ICE detention camp in the Everglades, mosquitoes and hurricanes are more likely to harm the expected 3,000-plus detainees and 100-member staff than are alligators and Burmese pythons. wapo.st/3Gk9eW9
July 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
At the newly constructed ICE detention camp in the Everglades, mosquitoes and hurricanes are more likely to harm the expected 3,000-plus detainees and 100-member staff than are alligators and Burmese pythons. wapo.st/3Gk9eW9
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July 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Trump should absolutely recognize the Declaration of Independence, it’s like America’s divorce papers
July 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Trump should absolutely recognize the Declaration of Independence, it’s like America’s divorce papers
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The Trump administration has placed on leave roughly 140 staffers at the Environmental Protection Agency who signed a letter of dissent protesting the agency’s current direction and policies, according to emails obtained by The Post.
Roughly 140 EPA staffers who signed ‘dissent’ letter are put on leave
Trump officials have placed 139 employees who signed a letter of dissent protesting the Environmental Protection Agency’s current direction and policies on leave Thursday.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Trump administration has placed on leave roughly 140 staffers at the Environmental Protection Agency who signed a letter of dissent protesting the agency’s current direction and policies, according to emails obtained by The Post.
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I received this email from the SSA as well. It is a complete lie. Social Security income is still taxed — the Big, Ugly Bill did NOTHING to change that.
Welcome to 1984, folks.
Welcome to 1984, folks.
July 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I received this email from the SSA as well. It is a complete lie. Social Security income is still taxed — the Big, Ugly Bill did NOTHING to change that.
Welcome to 1984, folks.
Welcome to 1984, folks.
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Vacancies at the National Park Service have shot up since President Trump returned to the Oval Office and slashed the federal work force, leaving popular destinations across the U.S. short-staffed during what is expected to be one of the service’s busiest seasons.
Park Service Is Left Short-Staffed in Peak Travel Season
Layoffs and departures after pressure from the Trump administration have left sites struggling, with the remaining employees each doing the work of two or three people.
trib.al
July 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Vacancies at the National Park Service have shot up since President Trump returned to the Oval Office and slashed the federal work force, leaving popular destinations across the U.S. short-staffed during what is expected to be one of the service’s busiest seasons.
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"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept.
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
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From @theathletic.bsky.social: A conservative group led by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller filed a federal civil rights complaint against the L.A. Dodgers, two weeks after the Dodgers said they denied immigration authorities access to parking lots.
Dodgers DEI efforts subject of federal civil rights complaint filed by conservative legal group
The complaint was filed weeks after the Dodgers said they denied federal immigration authorities access to Dodger Stadium parking lots.
trib.al
July 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
From @theathletic.bsky.social: A conservative group led by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller filed a federal civil rights complaint against the L.A. Dodgers, two weeks after the Dodgers said they denied immigration authorities access to parking lots.
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My immediate thoughts on the most monstrous, immoral piece of legislation I’ve ever voted on in the Senate.
But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.
But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.
July 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My immediate thoughts on the most monstrous, immoral piece of legislation I’ve ever voted on in the Senate.
But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.
But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.
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About 75% of the clean energy manufacturing investments announced since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act have been in Republican districts. But those projects could be at risk under the latest version of President Trump’s tax bill
Biden’s climate law boosted red states. Their lawmakers are now gutting it.
The former president bet that the economic benefits of his policies would protect them over time. Trump and the GOP-controlled Congress have upended that wager.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
About 75% of the clean energy manufacturing investments announced since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act have been in Republican districts. But those projects could be at risk under the latest version of President Trump’s tax bill
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He will 100% dutifully vote aye on the concentration camp megabill anyway because there's an R next to his name, but interesting.
July 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
He will 100% dutifully vote aye on the concentration camp megabill anyway because there's an R next to his name, but interesting.
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Contrary to President Trump's assertions, records filed in a fraud case against him suggest that his finances were not the product of a steady and strong empire. Instead, Trump’s wealth is now built on monetizing the family name in new ways and, intentionally or not, the office of the presidency.
Trump’s Finances Were Shaky. Then He Began to Capitalize on His Comeback.
Contrary to the president’s assertions, records filed in a fraud case against him suggest that his riches were not the product of a steady and strong empire.
trib.al
July 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Contrary to President Trump's assertions, records filed in a fraud case against him suggest that his finances were not the product of a steady and strong empire. Instead, Trump’s wealth is now built on monetizing the family name in new ways and, intentionally or not, the office of the presidency.
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What matters most is the harm that will be done to people’s lives if Trump’s budget becomes law. I'm grateful to Stacy for talking with me yesterday and sharing her story about just how much is at stake for her family.
This Family is On the Front Lines of Trump's Push to Cut Health Care
“Nobody will be able to say they didn’t know.”
petebuttigieg.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
What matters most is the harm that will be done to people’s lives if Trump’s budget becomes law. I'm grateful to Stacy for talking with me yesterday and sharing her story about just how much is at stake for her family.