Ahmed Alsalman
@ahmedalsalman.bsky.social
Forbes 6 billion under 6 billion
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Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill would kick hundreds of thousands in Illinois off Medicaid.
This isn't just belt-tightening, it's a death sentence for everyday Americans — all in the name of tax breaks for his friends at Mar-a-Lago.
This isn't just belt-tightening, it's a death sentence for everyday Americans — all in the name of tax breaks for his friends at Mar-a-Lago.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
abcnews.go.com
May 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill would kick hundreds of thousands in Illinois off Medicaid.
This isn't just belt-tightening, it's a death sentence for everyday Americans — all in the name of tax breaks for his friends at Mar-a-Lago.
This isn't just belt-tightening, it's a death sentence for everyday Americans — all in the name of tax breaks for his friends at Mar-a-Lago.
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I am trying to help Democracy Docket build its audience on YouTube. If you haven't already, please check it out and hit the subscribe button. It's free and a great way to stay informed about the fight for democracy. www.youtube.com/democracydoc...
May 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I am trying to help Democracy Docket build its audience on YouTube. If you haven't already, please check it out and hit the subscribe button. It's free and a great way to stay informed about the fight for democracy. www.youtube.com/democracydoc...
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Other cuts include (but not limited to):
-cruise ship outbreak investigations
-radiological and nuclear threats -natural disasters response
-investigating cancer clusters
-overseeing chemical weapons demolition
-responding to toxic substance spills, like the 2023 East Palestine train derailment
-cruise ship outbreak investigations
-radiological and nuclear threats -natural disasters response
-investigating cancer clusters
-overseeing chemical weapons demolition
-responding to toxic substance spills, like the 2023 East Palestine train derailment
April 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Other cuts include (but not limited to):
-cruise ship outbreak investigations
-radiological and nuclear threats -natural disasters response
-investigating cancer clusters
-overseeing chemical weapons demolition
-responding to toxic substance spills, like the 2023 East Palestine train derailment
-cruise ship outbreak investigations
-radiological and nuclear threats -natural disasters response
-investigating cancer clusters
-overseeing chemical weapons demolition
-responding to toxic substance spills, like the 2023 East Palestine train derailment
Really sad to hear this, Political cannibalization of public institutions is an assault on the American people and our children.
3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
www.cbsnews.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Really sad to hear this, Political cannibalization of public institutions is an assault on the American people and our children.
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Agriculture is a way of life in our state, a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
Over 900,000 Illinoisans represent the backbone of our communities, totaling nearly $200B in economic output.
Proud to stand with our farmers today to keep this industry thriving.
Over 900,000 Illinoisans represent the backbone of our communities, totaling nearly $200B in economic output.
Proud to stand with our farmers today to keep this industry thriving.
April 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Agriculture is a way of life in our state, a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
Over 900,000 Illinoisans represent the backbone of our communities, totaling nearly $200B in economic output.
Proud to stand with our farmers today to keep this industry thriving.
Over 900,000 Illinoisans represent the backbone of our communities, totaling nearly $200B in economic output.
Proud to stand with our farmers today to keep this industry thriving.
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Two years ago, we embarked on a trade mission to the UK — a collaboration that resulted in today's MOU signing.
Illinois is in the top states for both imports and exports with the UK, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5B.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.
Illinois is in the top states for both imports and exports with the UK, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5B.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.
April 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Two years ago, we embarked on a trade mission to the UK — a collaboration that resulted in today's MOU signing.
Illinois is in the top states for both imports and exports with the UK, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5B.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.
Illinois is in the top states for both imports and exports with the UK, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5B.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.
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Donald Trump doesn't understand the importance or value of the arts.
But the students at Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra won't be held down by his attempts to silence their instruments.
Honored to hear them at the @chicagosymphony.bsky.social to kick off the Chicago Youth in Music Festival.
But the students at Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra won't be held down by his attempts to silence their instruments.
Honored to hear them at the @chicagosymphony.bsky.social to kick off the Chicago Youth in Music Festival.
April 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Donald Trump doesn't understand the importance or value of the arts.
But the students at Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra won't be held down by his attempts to silence their instruments.
Honored to hear them at the @chicagosymphony.bsky.social to kick off the Chicago Youth in Music Festival.
But the students at Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra won't be held down by his attempts to silence their instruments.
Honored to hear them at the @chicagosymphony.bsky.social to kick off the Chicago Youth in Music Festival.
I'm really grateful for @govpritzker.illinois.gov
Illinois will not waver in fostering a relationship of shared growth and opportunity for Illinois and Mexico.
In Mexico, Gov. JB Pritzker positions Illinois as a ‘stable and reliable trade partner’ amid Trump tariffs
At close of trade mission to Mexico, Gov. JB Pritzker positions Illinois as a ‘stable and reliable trade partner’ amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I'm really grateful for @govpritzker.illinois.gov
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Donald Trump is putting cruelty over care.
No part of Illinois will be untouched by these cuts that impact mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and infectious disease prevention programs.
Ultimately, his actions will generate larger expenses in the long run.
No part of Illinois will be untouched by these cuts that impact mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and infectious disease prevention programs.
Ultimately, his actions will generate larger expenses in the long run.
Trump administration cuts $153 million in Illinois public health, substance abuse programs
The Illinois cuts are part of $12 billion in grants that the federal Department of Health and Human Services canceled this week.
www.wbez.org
March 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Donald Trump is putting cruelty over care.
No part of Illinois will be untouched by these cuts that impact mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and infectious disease prevention programs.
Ultimately, his actions will generate larger expenses in the long run.
No part of Illinois will be untouched by these cuts that impact mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and infectious disease prevention programs.
Ultimately, his actions will generate larger expenses in the long run.
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A true clean energy future leaves no community behind.
We're ensuring the historically disadvantaged are at the forefront as we grow our clean energy economy.
We're creating a future where all Illinoisans can thrive.
We're ensuring the historically disadvantaged are at the forefront as we grow our clean energy economy.
We're creating a future where all Illinoisans can thrive.
Grant funding through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act will bolster a diverse workforce in the clean energy industry in Illinois.
Learn more: bit.ly/41Gbgqk
Learn more: bit.ly/41Gbgqk
March 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A true clean energy future leaves no community behind.
We're ensuring the historically disadvantaged are at the forefront as we grow our clean energy economy.
We're creating a future where all Illinoisans can thrive.
We're ensuring the historically disadvantaged are at the forefront as we grow our clean energy economy.
We're creating a future where all Illinoisans can thrive.
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Folks, I'm hitting the road this week and traveling across Illinois to see how Donald Trump’s cuts are hurting our farmers, families, and so many more in our state.
It's time the President heard straight from the source what he's doing to Illinoisans.
It's time the President heard straight from the source what he's doing to Illinoisans.
March 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Folks, I'm hitting the road this week and traveling across Illinois to see how Donald Trump’s cuts are hurting our farmers, families, and so many more in our state.
It's time the President heard straight from the source what he's doing to Illinoisans.
It's time the President heard straight from the source what he's doing to Illinoisans.
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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NEW: DOJ files an emergency motion in the hopes of avoiding a noon deadline to provide more info to Judge Boasberg, in private, about deportation flights that appear to have violated the court's orders. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
NEW: DOJ files an emergency motion in the hopes of avoiding a noon deadline to provide more info to Judge Boasberg, in private, about deportation flights that appear to have violated the court's orders. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Putin just bombed Ukraine’s energy infrastructure hours after he promised Trump he would halt attacks on their energy grid.
Putin bombs energy plants hours after telling Trump he would halt attacks
Russia bombed Ukraine energy infrastructure just hours after Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump he would halt attacks on the grid.
www.telegraph.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Putin just bombed Ukraine’s energy infrastructure hours after he promised Trump he would halt attacks on their energy grid.
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Illinois leads the nation in many areas, but none more so than being the number one producer of soybeans, horseradish, and pumpkins.
Our ag traditions are passed down through generations — 96% of our farms are family-owned.
Happy #NationalAgDay to them and all of our state!
Our ag traditions are passed down through generations — 96% of our farms are family-owned.
Happy #NationalAgDay to them and all of our state!
March 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Illinois leads the nation in many areas, but none more so than being the number one producer of soybeans, horseradish, and pumpkins.
Our ag traditions are passed down through generations — 96% of our farms are family-owned.
Happy #NationalAgDay to them and all of our state!
Our ag traditions are passed down through generations — 96% of our farms are family-owned.
Happy #NationalAgDay to them and all of our state!
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BREAKING: U.S. President Trump says he and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke to align "Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs" regarding a ceasefire.
Live updates: Trump and Zelenskyy speak a day after Trump's call with Putin
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said that he would speak with U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday and expected to hear more about the American leader’s phone call with Russian President Putin about a ceasefire and to discuss the next steps to be taken.
bit.ly
March 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
BREAKING: U.S. President Trump says he and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke to align "Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs" regarding a ceasefire.
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BREAKING: Israel launches new strikes against Hamas and promises "increasing military force" after talks stall.
Israel launches new strikes against Hamas and promises ‘increasing military force’ after talks stall
Israel launched new strikes against Hamas and promised ‘increasing military force’ after talks on on further hostage releases stalled.
bit.ly
March 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
BREAKING: Israel launches new strikes against Hamas and promises "increasing military force" after talks stall.
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The Trump Administration’s war on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is all about erasing the history that for too long went untold.
This time, the DOD dishonors the memory of the Navajo Code Talkers who were instrumental to every major Marine Corps operation in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
This time, the DOD dishonors the memory of the Navajo Code Talkers who were instrumental to every major Marine Corps operation in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Navajo Code Talkers get "DEI" label as military info disappears under Trump order
Also vanishing: The Civil War regiment from "Glory," women pilots from WWII and a Medal of Honor winner.
www.axios.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The Trump Administration’s war on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is all about erasing the history that for too long went untold.
This time, the DOD dishonors the memory of the Navajo Code Talkers who were instrumental to every major Marine Corps operation in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
This time, the DOD dishonors the memory of the Navajo Code Talkers who were instrumental to every major Marine Corps operation in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Pritzker for President 2028
@jbpritzker.bsky.social
@jbpritzker.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Pritzker for President 2028
@jbpritzker.bsky.social
@jbpritzker.bsky.social
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These are e most important #s for the Dems. They should be tracking all local media and influencers in these states and reposting it everywhere
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
March 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
These are e most important #s for the Dems. They should be tracking all local media and influencers in these states and reposting it everywhere
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
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Trump pledged to bring down grocery prices on Day 1.
It’s now Day 56 and grocery prices have gone up not down.
It’s now Day 56 and grocery prices have gone up not down.
Eggs Are So Expensive People Are Smuggling Them in From Mexico
The contraband is yet another sign of how far consumers will go to battle soaring egg prices.
www.wsj.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Trump pledged to bring down grocery prices on Day 1.
It’s now Day 56 and grocery prices have gone up not down.
It’s now Day 56 and grocery prices have gone up not down.
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Always the luckiest governor in the nation on days like these.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in green today in Chicago and came out to march with us before St. Patrick’s Day.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in green today in Chicago and came out to march with us before St. Patrick’s Day.
March 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Always the luckiest governor in the nation on days like these.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in green today in Chicago and came out to march with us before St. Patrick’s Day.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in green today in Chicago and came out to march with us before St. Patrick’s Day.
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Illinois should have a ban on black market restaurant reservations. It hurts businesses, prevents consumers from being able to access restaurants and kneecaps growth as soon as a restaurant becomes popular
www.ilga.gov/legislation/...
www.ilga.gov/legislation/...
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for 2456
Bill Status - Illinois General Assembly
www.ilga.gov
March 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Illinois should have a ban on black market restaurant reservations. It hurts businesses, prevents consumers from being able to access restaurants and kneecaps growth as soon as a restaurant becomes popular
www.ilga.gov/legislation/...
www.ilga.gov/legislation/...
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A victory for fair housing rights in Illinois. A Chicago landlord has been fined $80,000 after threatening tenants with immigration consequences - an act of housing discrimination based on immigration status.
IDHR stands firm in enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act to protect all residents.
IDHR stands firm in enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act to protect all residents.
A Chicago landlord who threatened to call immigration authorities on a couple who rented an apartment from him in 2020 has been fined $80,000.
Chicago landlord to pay $80,000 for threatening to call immigration agents on tenants
A couple renting an apartment from Marco Antonio Contreras sued him in 2022 under the Illinois Immigrant Tenant Protection Act, which protects tenants from discrimination or harassment based on their…
buff.ly
March 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A victory for fair housing rights in Illinois. A Chicago landlord has been fined $80,000 after threatening tenants with immigration consequences - an act of housing discrimination based on immigration status.
IDHR stands firm in enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act to protect all residents.
IDHR stands firm in enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act to protect all residents.