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I will not have my tax dollars pay for this.
I will not have my tax dollars pay for fascism.
We need to make more noise
I will not have my tax dollars pay for fascism.
We need to make more noise
Army to place metal plates on DC streets to protect them during June parade
The Army will place large metal plating at key points on Washington's streets
abcnews.go.com
May 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I will not have my tax dollars pay for this.
I will not have my tax dollars pay for fascism.
We need to make more noise
I will not have my tax dollars pay for fascism.
We need to make more noise
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NEW: Facing a significant increase in the number of SpaceX launches, British officials detailed their concerns about the safety of Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean territories after debris from an earlier failed launch littered beaches and roads.
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
After Two SpaceX Explosions, U.K. Officials Ask FAA to Change Starship Flight Plans
Facing a significant increase in the number of SpaceX launches, British officials detailed their concerns about the safety of Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean territories after debris from an earl...
www.propublica.org
May 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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For the first time in modern US history, Moody’s has downgraded the United States credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. A direct consequence of economic mismanagement & tariff terrorism by Trump and the GOP, which will lead to higher interest rates on mortgages, credit cards, car loans, and student loans.
May 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
For the first time in modern US history, Moody’s has downgraded the United States credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. A direct consequence of economic mismanagement & tariff terrorism by Trump and the GOP, which will lead to higher interest rates on mortgages, credit cards, car loans, and student loans.
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Moody’s downgraded the credit rating of the US for the first time since 1917, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates, creating an extra financial burden for Americans already struggling with tariffs and inflation.
The United States just lost its last perfect credit rating | CNN Business
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ debt on Friday, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates, potentially c...
www.cnn.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Moody’s downgraded the credit rating of the US for the first time since 1917, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates, creating an extra financial burden for Americans already struggling with tariffs and inflation.
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For at least half a century, the National Weather Service has been an around-the-clock operation. But due to DOGE cuts, that is no longer possible in some parts of the country.
America is infinitely less safe. Tens of millions of lives are being endangered by Trump and DOGE.
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America is infinitely less safe. Tens of millions of lives are being endangered by Trump and DOGE.
GIFT:
wapo.st/4k1Ha8B
May 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
For at least half a century, the National Weather Service has been an around-the-clock operation. But due to DOGE cuts, that is no longer possible in some parts of the country.
America is infinitely less safe. Tens of millions of lives are being endangered by Trump and DOGE.
GIFT:
wapo.st/4k1Ha8B
America is infinitely less safe. Tens of millions of lives are being endangered by Trump and DOGE.
GIFT:
wapo.st/4k1Ha8B
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Musk's Starlink was having a hard time getting permits abroad.
Then Trump slapped tariffs on basically everything we buy from overseas—and suddenly countries negotiating trade deals started giving Starlink sweet deals!
Looks like textbook corruption—and we're all paying for it.
Then Trump slapped tariffs on basically everything we buy from overseas—and suddenly countries negotiating trade deals started giving Starlink sweet deals!
Looks like textbook corruption—and we're all paying for it.
Senate Democrats want investigation into whether Trump administration helping Musk make Starlink deals
Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into whether the Trump administration is clearing hurdles for Starlink, led by Elon Musk, to strike foreign deals.
abcnews.go.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Musk's Starlink was having a hard time getting permits abroad.
Then Trump slapped tariffs on basically everything we buy from overseas—and suddenly countries negotiating trade deals started giving Starlink sweet deals!
Looks like textbook corruption—and we're all paying for it.
Then Trump slapped tariffs on basically everything we buy from overseas—and suddenly countries negotiating trade deals started giving Starlink sweet deals!
Looks like textbook corruption—and we're all paying for it.
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Read our full story here, reported by @josh-kaplan.bsky.social, @justinelliott.bsky.social, @amierjeski.bsky.social and Brett Murphy.
The Trump Administration Leaned on African Countries. The Goal: Get Business for Elon Musk.
The State Department has intervened on behalf of Musk’s satellite internet company in five developing nations. In Gambia, U.S. diplomats have lobbied and browbeat at least seven government ministers a...
www.propublica.org
May 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Read our full story here, reported by @josh-kaplan.bsky.social, @justinelliott.bsky.social, @amierjeski.bsky.social and Brett Murphy.
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Today, Walmart joins all the retailers forced to raise their prices because of the Trump Tariffs.
The Truth in Tariffs Act, my bill with @schumer.senate.gov, will show families just how much the Trump Tariff is costing us. Let's make Trump's national sales tax transparent.
The Truth in Tariffs Act, my bill with @schumer.senate.gov, will show families just how much the Trump Tariff is costing us. Let's make Trump's national sales tax transparent.
May 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today, Walmart joins all the retailers forced to raise their prices because of the Trump Tariffs.
The Truth in Tariffs Act, my bill with @schumer.senate.gov, will show families just how much the Trump Tariff is costing us. Let's make Trump's national sales tax transparent.
The Truth in Tariffs Act, my bill with @schumer.senate.gov, will show families just how much the Trump Tariff is costing us. Let's make Trump's national sales tax transparent.
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A $2B foreign crypto deal using Trump’s stablecoin.
The convicted criminal, who still owns 90% of the crypto exchange, asking Trump for a pardon.
All while Republicans push a bill to boost the stablecoin market.
Corruption doesn’t get clearer than this.
The convicted criminal, who still owns 90% of the crypto exchange, asking Trump for a pardon.
All while Republicans push a bill to boost the stablecoin market.
Corruption doesn’t get clearer than this.
Exclusive | Democrats Want Answers From Trump on Binance Founder’s Pardon Push
First family’s financial ties to Binance are raising concerns about conflicts of interest
www.wsj.com
May 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A $2B foreign crypto deal using Trump’s stablecoin.
The convicted criminal, who still owns 90% of the crypto exchange, asking Trump for a pardon.
All while Republicans push a bill to boost the stablecoin market.
Corruption doesn’t get clearer than this.
The convicted criminal, who still owns 90% of the crypto exchange, asking Trump for a pardon.
All while Republicans push a bill to boost the stablecoin market.
Corruption doesn’t get clearer than this.
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Just got word that Secretary Noem is asking for an addition to her budget - a new private Gulfstream 5 jet for her personal national photo op tour. She's already got a private plane but wants a tricked out new one.
All while she supports kicking 13 million people off Medicaid.
All while she supports kicking 13 million people off Medicaid.
May 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Just got word that Secretary Noem is asking for an addition to her budget - a new private Gulfstream 5 jet for her personal national photo op tour. She's already got a private plane but wants a tricked out new one.
All while she supports kicking 13 million people off Medicaid.
All while she supports kicking 13 million people off Medicaid.
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I only need 5 minutes to complete my financial disclosures every year cause I own zero stocks. The same should be true for all members of Congress. We must ban Congressional stock trading.
May 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I only need 5 minutes to complete my financial disclosures every year cause I own zero stocks. The same should be true for all members of Congress. We must ban Congressional stock trading.
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May 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Buttigieg: I’m not even an elected official or running for anything— I’m here. I can’t help but notice a lot of people who are elected officials aren’t. There’s a reason for that. They don’t want to have to explain this stuff
May 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Buttigieg: I’m not even an elected official or running for anything— I’m here. I can’t help but notice a lot of people who are elected officials aren’t. There’s a reason for that. They don’t want to have to explain this stuff
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John Brennan, Former CIA Director joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House Tulsi Gabbard, firing two intelligence leaders at the National Intelligence Council after the council published assessment contradicting F4547 reasoning for its mass deportations
‘Telling the truth can get you fired’: Tulsi Gabbard fires intel officials for contradicting Trump
John Brennan, Former CIA Director join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, firing two intelligence leaders at the National Intelli...
www.msnbc.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
John Brennan, Former CIA Director joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House Tulsi Gabbard, firing two intelligence leaders at the National Intelligence Council after the council published assessment contradicting F4547 reasoning for its mass deportations
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We heard the death rattle of truth in the first Trump administration
When Alexander Vindman was viciously attacked for offering honest testimony during his first impeachment
So the fact that his flunkies are now firing anyone who doesn’t regurgitate Trump propaganda shouldn’t surprise anyone
When Alexander Vindman was viciously attacked for offering honest testimony during his first impeachment
So the fact that his flunkies are now firing anyone who doesn’t regurgitate Trump propaganda shouldn’t surprise anyone
May 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
We heard the death rattle of truth in the first Trump administration
When Alexander Vindman was viciously attacked for offering honest testimony during his first impeachment
So the fact that his flunkies are now firing anyone who doesn’t regurgitate Trump propaganda shouldn’t surprise anyone
When Alexander Vindman was viciously attacked for offering honest testimony during his first impeachment
So the fact that his flunkies are now firing anyone who doesn’t regurgitate Trump propaganda shouldn’t surprise anyone
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The corruption is so out of control
May 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The corruption is so out of control
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It's almost as if granting a criminal blanket immunity was a bad idea.
Rule of law is ‘endangered,’ chief justice says
Speaking at Georgetown Law, Chief Justice John Roberts denounced “ad hominem” criticism of the justices.
www.politico.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It's almost as if granting a criminal blanket immunity was a bad idea.
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The Republicans tax bill is here.
It does NOT ban taxing tips.
It does NOT ban taxing overtime.
It does NOT ban taxing Social Security.
Trump LIED to you — y’all got PLAYED.
It does NOT ban taxing tips.
It does NOT ban taxing overtime.
It does NOT ban taxing Social Security.
Trump LIED to you — y’all got PLAYED.
May 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The Republicans tax bill is here.
It does NOT ban taxing tips.
It does NOT ban taxing overtime.
It does NOT ban taxing Social Security.
Trump LIED to you — y’all got PLAYED.
It does NOT ban taxing tips.
It does NOT ban taxing overtime.
It does NOT ban taxing Social Security.
Trump LIED to you — y’all got PLAYED.
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Qatar wants:
- U.S. weapons
- Military protection
- U.S. foreign policy influence in the Middle East
- Favorable trade terms and investment opportunities
Trump wants:
- bribes
So Qatar gave him a $400 million plane and a $5.5 billion golf course deal.
This isn’t complicated.
- U.S. weapons
- Military protection
- U.S. foreign policy influence in the Middle East
- Favorable trade terms and investment opportunities
Trump wants:
- bribes
So Qatar gave him a $400 million plane and a $5.5 billion golf course deal.
This isn’t complicated.
Why Qatar is bribing Trump
On Sunday, President Trump announced that the government of Qatar would be giving the "Defense Department" a luxury 747 aircraft to replace Air Force One.
open.substack.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Qatar wants:
- U.S. weapons
- Military protection
- U.S. foreign policy influence in the Middle East
- Favorable trade terms and investment opportunities
Trump wants:
- bribes
So Qatar gave him a $400 million plane and a $5.5 billion golf course deal.
This isn’t complicated.
- U.S. weapons
- Military protection
- U.S. foreign policy influence in the Middle East
- Favorable trade terms and investment opportunities
Trump wants:
- bribes
So Qatar gave him a $400 million plane and a $5.5 billion golf course deal.
This isn’t complicated.
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Top buyers of Trump’s novelty cryptocurrency have spent millions to have dinner with the president. Trump’s sons have also signed a number of deals around the world, trading on the family’s name and influence, and son-in-law Jared Kushner has taken in billions in investment from Gulf states.
Trump Is “Unrestrained” in Use of Presidency for Pursuit of Personal Wealth
“These are conflicts on a scale that we’ve never seen before in American history,” says NYT reporter Eric Lipton.
buff.ly
May 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Top buyers of Trump’s novelty cryptocurrency have spent millions to have dinner with the president. Trump’s sons have also signed a number of deals around the world, trading on the family’s name and influence, and son-in-law Jared Kushner has taken in billions in investment from Gulf states.