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'New Year's Eve Massacre': Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA Even as Climate Crisis Accelerates
'New Year's Eve Massacre': Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA Even as Climate Crisis Accelerates
The Trump administration's abrupt cuts to FEMA jeopardize disaster response as climate crisis worsens. Experts warn of dire consequences.
www.commondreams.org
January 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
'New Year's Eve Massacre': Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA Even as Climate Crisis Accelerates
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Sheldon Whitehouse, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, remains undeterred and determined to press on with his investigation
‘Their first instinct was to loot’: how Trump’s acolytes are plundering the Kennedy Center
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Sheldon Whitehouse, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, remains undeterred and determined to press on with his investigation
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Ignoring urgently needed reforms in favor of fruitlessly trying to find evidence of fraud, DOGE descended on the Social Security Administration “thinking it should work like a McDonald’s,” the agency’s former acting chief told ProPublica.
This is our #4 most-read story of 2025:
This is our #4 most-read story of 2025:
The Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security
DOGE has ignored urgently needed reforms and upgrades at the Social Security Administration, according to dozens of insiders and 15 hours of candid interviews with the former acting chief of the agenc...
www.propublica.org
January 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Ignoring urgently needed reforms in favor of fruitlessly trying to find evidence of fraud, DOGE descended on the Social Security Administration “thinking it should work like a McDonald’s,” the agency’s former acting chief told ProPublica.
This is our #4 most-read story of 2025:
This is our #4 most-read story of 2025:
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New Jersey Fibershed is an affiliate of a global movement that supports creating more sustainable clothing and fabrics from the wool of local sheep, alpacas and goats.
A Network Blooms to Connect Fiber Farmers With Fabric Artisans - Inside Climate News
New Jersey Fibershed is an affiliate of a global movement that supports creating more sustainable clothing and fabrics from the wool of local sheep, alpacas and goats.
insideclimatenews.org
January 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM
New Jersey Fibershed is an affiliate of a global movement that supports creating more sustainable clothing and fabrics from the wool of local sheep, alpacas and goats.
loading facial recognition technology into drones that could identify then kill specific people, …You can literally speak to the drone, like: ‘Fly to right, 100 meters. What do we see? Do you see a window? Fly inside the window.’”
January 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
loading facial recognition technology into drones that could identify then kill specific people, …You can literally speak to the drone, like: ‘Fly to right, 100 meters. What do we see? Do you see a window? Fly inside the window.’”
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Scientists warn that a proposed expansion of Florida’s Port Everglades could cause unprecedented damage to corals in the U.S., including some of the only remaining endangered staghorn corals that survived a record-breaking heat wave.
Ten Million Corals Are in the Path of a Federal Dredging Project in Florida - Inside Climate News
Scientists warn that a proposed expansion of Port Everglades could cause unprecedented damage to corals in the U.S., including some of the only remaining endangered staghorn corals that survived a rec...
insideclimatenews.org
January 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Scientists warn that a proposed expansion of Florida’s Port Everglades could cause unprecedented damage to corals in the U.S., including some of the only remaining endangered staghorn corals that survived a record-breaking heat wave.
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The U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro came after months of planning and launched only when a break in bad weather on granted U.S. aviators a path into the capital, Caracas, according to the Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine.
Here’s a timeline of the capture:
Here’s a timeline of the capture:
How the military operation to capture Maduro unfolded
Though much remains unknown about the raid, a review of visuals by The Washington Post and an account given by officials identify key moments and locations.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro came after months of planning and launched only when a break in bad weather on granted U.S. aviators a path into the capital, Caracas, according to the Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine.
Here’s a timeline of the capture:
Here’s a timeline of the capture:
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Elon Musk makes $29.1 MILLION per hour, but thinks we’re spending too much on Social Security and Medicare 🧐
It’s WAY past time we made billionaires pay their fair share.
It’s WAY past time we made billionaires pay their fair share.
December 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Elon Musk makes $29.1 MILLION per hour, but thinks we’re spending too much on Social Security and Medicare 🧐
It’s WAY past time we made billionaires pay their fair share.
It’s WAY past time we made billionaires pay their fair share.
MTA Admits To Fabricating Large Parts Of Subway Map — theonion.com/mta-admits-t...
MTA Admits To Fabricating Large Parts Of Subway Map
NEW YORK—In an effort to bring greater transparency to the city’s public transit system, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority released a statement Monday admitting that large parts of its ...
theonion.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
MTA Admits To Fabricating Large Parts Of Subway Map — theonion.com/mta-admits-t...
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Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.
Under Trump, 317,000 workers are out of the government. Here are 3 of their stories
Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.
n.pr
December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of December.
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I just can’t keep up anymore.🤪
December 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I just can’t keep up anymore.🤪
ChatGPT’s year-end review knows way too much. How to fix your privacy settings.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
ChatGPT’s year-end review knows way too much. How to fix your privacy settings.
Update as of December 11th, 2025
With Resolution 1328 in hand, the City Manager spoke again with the representative and directly with Moni Mansano, the owner. After an hour long negotiation, the owner has agreed to not sign the ICE contract.
With Resolution 1328 in hand, the City Manager spoke again with the representative and directly with Moni Mansano, the owner. After an hour long negotiation, the owner has agreed to not sign the ICE contract.
December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Update as of December 11th, 2025
With Resolution 1328 in hand, the City Manager spoke again with the representative and directly with Moni Mansano, the owner. After an hour long negotiation, the owner has agreed to not sign the ICE contract.
With Resolution 1328 in hand, the City Manager spoke again with the representative and directly with Moni Mansano, the owner. After an hour long negotiation, the owner has agreed to not sign the ICE contract.
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates well uh what do you expect?
December 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates well uh what do you expect?
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NEW: A new congressional investigation prompted by ProPublica reporting has found that, contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, immigration agents have frequently detained and mistreated U.S. citizens.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Immigration Agents Have Often Grabbed and Mistreated Citizens, Congressional Investigators Find
Prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, an investigation by Senate Democrats documented the experiences of nearly two dozen citizens wrongly detained by immigration agents, contradicting the Trump adminis...
www.propublica.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
NEW: A new congressional investigation prompted by ProPublica reporting has found that, contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, immigration agents have frequently detained and mistreated U.S. citizens.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
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Fossil fuel industry influence — including the same lobbying networks that delay or derail Oregon’s climate goals
PERS investments — and what it will take to align Oregon’s retirement dollars with its values
PERS investments — and what it will take to align Oregon’s retirement dollars with its values
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Fossil fuel industry influence — including the same lobbying networks that delay or derail Oregon’s climate goals
PERS investments — and what it will take to align Oregon’s retirement dollars with its values
PERS investments — and what it will take to align Oregon’s retirement dollars with its values
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Did you miss our virtual briefing on Oregon's Dirty Secret? You can watch the recording here to learn about PFAS, PERS, and Double Agents youtu.be/z60gb3CnYuk
Oregon PFAS and PERS
YouTube video by F Minus
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Did you miss our virtual briefing on Oregon's Dirty Secret? You can watch the recording here to learn about PFAS, PERS, and Double Agents youtu.be/z60gb3CnYuk
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🚨NEW investigation from @theguardian.com finds that the billionaire CEOs of liquified gas company Venture Global bought millions of company shares just days after a meeting with White House officials, who then issued a key permit to expand the company’s fortunes in Europe. bit.ly/4iIMu0S
December 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
🚨NEW investigation from @theguardian.com finds that the billionaire CEOs of liquified gas company Venture Global bought millions of company shares just days after a meeting with White House officials, who then issued a key permit to expand the company’s fortunes in Europe. bit.ly/4iIMu0S
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As reported in @desmog.com today, our new report with EDC exposes Canadian #fossilfuel lobbyists who also get paid to lobby FOR climate-health issues for health orgs and local governments. These lobbyists are working as #climatedoubleagents @environmentaldefence.ca
www.desmog.com/2025/10/27/l...
www.desmog.com/2025/10/27/l...
Landmark New Report Shows Canadian Lobbyists Represent Major Polluters Alongside Environmental Groups
In a major conflict of interest, F-Minus study shows nation’s climate action taking a back seat to Big Oil’s lobbying playbook.
www.desmog.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As reported in @desmog.com today, our new report with EDC exposes Canadian #fossilfuel lobbyists who also get paid to lobby FOR climate-health issues for health orgs and local governments. These lobbyists are working as #climatedoubleagents @environmentaldefence.ca
www.desmog.com/2025/10/27/l...
www.desmog.com/2025/10/27/l...
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The Trump regime has announced a new escalation in its war on free speech and civil society.
Pam Bondi sent a memo to every federal prosecutor directing them to go on offense against all organizations connected to “ANTIFA” — a loose ideology rather than an actual organization or group.
Pam Bondi sent a memo to every federal prosecutor directing them to go on offense against all organizations connected to “ANTIFA” — a loose ideology rather than an actual organization or group.
Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday ordered federal law enforcement to step up investigations into the anti-fascist antifa movement and similar "extremist groups," and asked the FBI to compile...
www.reuters.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Trump regime has announced a new escalation in its war on free speech and civil society.
Pam Bondi sent a memo to every federal prosecutor directing them to go on offense against all organizations connected to “ANTIFA” — a loose ideology rather than an actual organization or group.
Pam Bondi sent a memo to every federal prosecutor directing them to go on offense against all organizations connected to “ANTIFA” — a loose ideology rather than an actual organization or group.
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WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
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#GVerse #Veterans
US Citizen detained by ICE: Clearly it didn't matter that I was a citizen, a veteran, or identified who I was. They ignored everything I said. They just broke my window and dragged me out. I let them know I was a veteran, I wasn't doing anything wrong, just trying to get to work.
US Citizen detained by ICE: Clearly it didn't matter that I was a citizen, a veteran, or identified who I was. They ignored everything I said. They just broke my window and dragged me out. I let them know I was a veteran, I wasn't doing anything wrong, just trying to get to work.
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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You think?
How the Hell Did We Get Here? The sad and depressing answer is a Democratic Party that forbids itself from truly standing on the side of the working class against the rich and powerful corporations.
How the Hell Did We Get Here?
The sad and depressing answer is a Democratic Party that forbids itself from truly standing on the side of the working class against the rich and powerful corporations. And until that mindset is defeated, things are only likely to get worse and worse.
www.commondreams.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
You think?