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"The increase to Musk's wealth since Trump was elected president three months ago is greater than all of the American aid given to Ukraine over the last three years."-- @timothysnyder.bsky.social
"Recoup the costs"
The sadism of American policy to war-torn Ukraine
open.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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BREAKING | Israeli forces have intensified operations in the West Bank town of Tammun and its Far’a refugee camp near Tubas. For the fourth consecutive day, armored vehicles have stormed these areas, leading to widespread displacement and significant infrastructure damage.
February 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Social Security is a lifeline for millions and a foundational promise the American people have made to ourselves. I’m seeking urgent answers after constituents contacted my office about temporary outages on the mySSA portal.
Raskin Concerned With Temporary Outage of Social Security Portal
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) wrote to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Tuesday “with deep concern” that the administration’s online portal was not available Monday. “My constituents have been ...
www.mymcmedia.org
February 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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🚨NEWS: Documents show USAID’s inspector general was investigating a public-private partnership with Elon Musk’s company just before Musk shut the agency down.

USAID web pages mentioning Musk’s company have suddenly vanished from the agency’s website.
From Watergate to Elon-gate
Musk is trying to shut down the agency probing his company’s equipment — and now workers are pushing back with a longstanding privacy law.
www.levernews.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Go, #Quakers, go! The Religious Society of Friends is the first religious group to challenge the Trump administration's policy allowing federal officials to arrest undocumented immigrants in "sensitive" spaces, like houses of worship. @fcnl.bsky.social

www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Trump immigration order ‘invades our sacred space,’ Quaker groups say in lawsuit
Five Quaker groups filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over the end of an immigration policy restricting enforcement in houses of worship.
www.miamiherald.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Trump is unconstitutionally freezing federal funds that Congress sent our constituents and dismantling the democratic system. This isn't business as usual—Congress needs to stop it. I will not support any Trump nominee who will do his illegal bidding. I urge my colleagues to join.
January 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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This is Carolyn Edwards. She was one of the first officers attacked and knocked out on January 6th. She bravely testified before the January 6th committee. She is one of the bravest people I know and she deserves better. (She posted this publicly on her FB page which is why I'm sharing publicly)
January 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Trump has terminated the security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci that was being provided and paid for by the National Institutes of Health, source says
Trump has pulled Fauci’s security detail, source says | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has terminated Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security detail that was being provided and paid for by the National Institutes of Health, a source familiar with the situation tells CNN. It ...
cnn.it
January 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Trump pardoning insurrections is a safety concern. These are people who beat cops with pipes and flagpoles, tasers and mace. And are now back in our communities.
January 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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For Elon Musk and Donald Trump, “government efficiency” means cutting programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and veterans benefits.

I’ve got a better plan.

time.com/7209307/elon...
January 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Last night, the House passed the Laken Riley Act — a bill to help Donald Trump get a head start on his cruel mass deportation plans.

Undocumented immigrants, like everyone else, deserve due process and a fair trial.
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
January 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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When someone puts their life on the line to defend this country in uniform, we in turn, promise them health care after their service.

Trump froze all hiring at the VA at a time when the VA is experiencing a shortage of doctors & nurses. Unacceptable. Our veterans deserve better.
January 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Republicans in Congress are saying the quiet part out loud: cuts for grandma in the nursing home to fund tax giveaways for billionaires.
January 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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The fact that AOC may be allowed to become ranking member of the oversight committee because the 84 year old, multimillionaire leader of the Democratic Party establishment fell down a set of marble stairs in Luxembourg is…rich with symbolism.
UPDATE: Former House Speaker Pelosi tripped going down marble stairs, took a hard fall, and fractured her hip - NYT
JUST IN: Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi admitted to hospital for evaluation after injury in Luxembourg
December 13, 2024 at 7:52 PM