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Putin invested in U.S. elections in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, & 2024. 2024 is arguably the greatest gift of all, yet for some reason we don't talk about it. Perhaps because so much is as of yet unknown. But, still, quite a bit *is* known & perhaps we should talk more about it.
March 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Putin invested in U.S. elections in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, & 2024. 2024 is arguably the greatest gift of all, yet for some reason we don't talk about it. Perhaps because so much is as of yet unknown. But, still, quite a bit *is* known & perhaps we should talk more about it.
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The DOGE firings have nothing to do with “efficiency” or “cutting waste.” They’re a direct push to weaken federal agencies perceived as liberal. This was evident from the start, and now the data confirms it: targeted agencies overwhelmingly those seen as more left-leaning. 🧵⬇️
February 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The DOGE firings have nothing to do with “efficiency” or “cutting waste.” They’re a direct push to weaken federal agencies perceived as liberal. This was evident from the start, and now the data confirms it: targeted agencies overwhelmingly those seen as more left-leaning. 🧵⬇️
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As President Trump tries to slash spending across the federal government, many colleges are considering their own freezes and cuts. chroni.cl/43223dX
Colleges Take Financial Precautions Amid Uncertainty From Trump Administration
The most drastic cuts to higher ed’s federal funding have been temporarily blocked by courts, but some institutions are already losing millions of dollars.
chroni.cl
February 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
As President Trump tries to slash spending across the federal government, many colleges are considering their own freezes and cuts. chroni.cl/43223dX
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The director of the FDA’s food division resigned on Monday, saying the loss of critical employees made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.
FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns
The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The director of the FDA’s food division resigned on Monday, saying the loss of critical employees made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.
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Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
A pediatrician warns of 'long lasting' consequences of RFK Jr. leading HHS
Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
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February 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
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Democrats and Black and Gen Z shoppers are carving a new path of resistance by refusing to shop at certain stores over their political stances in the new Trump era.
Shoppers are avoiding certain brands over politics: poll
Consumers on both sides of the political spectrum have used their wallets to protest brands.
www.axios.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Democrats and Black and Gen Z shoppers are carving a new path of resistance by refusing to shop at certain stores over their political stances in the new Trump era.
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Recent high-profile airline accidents have caused a spike in Americans questioning just how safe it is to fly, according to Google Trends data.
America's nervous skies: Searches about airplane safety are spiking
Although flying remains the safest mode of transport, tragic news events can factor heavily in the American psyche.
www.axios.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Recent high-profile airline accidents have caused a spike in Americans questioning just how safe it is to fly, according to Google Trends data.
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“Decisions on how to end the war in Ukraine cannot be made without Ukraine, nor can any conditions be imposed,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. “We were not invited to this Russian-American meeting in Saudi Arabia. It was a surprise for us.”
Zelensky Lashes Out at Trump for Excluding Ukrainians From Peace Talks
Left out of a meeting between American and Saudi officials, the Ukrainian leader also canceled a trip to Riyadh.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
“Decisions on how to end the war in Ukraine cannot be made without Ukraine, nor can any conditions be imposed,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. “We were not invited to this Russian-American meeting in Saudi Arabia. It was a surprise for us.”
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A federal judge in Boston has paused the battle over health funding research, helping universities across the nation — even in GOP-led states that stayed out of the legal fight.
As blue states battle Trump's NIH funding cuts, red states benefit too
A ruling by a federal judge in Boston has paused the battle over National Institutes of Health funding, benefiting universities and researchers even in Republican states that have not participated in ...
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February 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A federal judge in Boston has paused the battle over health funding research, helping universities across the nation — even in GOP-led states that stayed out of the legal fight.
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A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social Security data.
Privacy advocates file lawsuit to stop DOGE from peeking at IRS taxpayer data
A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social Security data.
www.npr.org
February 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social Security data.
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Mexico's president speaking on Gulf of Mexico name change:
February 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Mexico's president speaking on Gulf of Mexico name change:
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would examine childhood vaccines, psychiatric drugs and other “formerly taboo” topics in his first address to HHS employees.
“Nothing is going to be off limits,” he said, in investigating the causes of chronic disease.
“Nothing is going to be off limits,” he said, in investigating the causes of chronic disease.
Kennedy Says ‘Nothing’ Off Limits in Scrutinizing Chronic Disease
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., laying out his early health agenda, said he would examine childhood vaccines, psychiatric drugs and other “formerly taboo” topics in investigating the causes of chronic disease.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would examine childhood vaccines, psychiatric drugs and other “formerly taboo” topics in his first address to HHS employees.
“Nothing is going to be off limits,” he said, in investigating the causes of chronic disease.
“Nothing is going to be off limits,” he said, in investigating the causes of chronic disease.
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A federal judge has ordered indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Trump Justice Department officials to appear in court on Wednesday to explain why exactly the DOJ is conveniently dropping its case against Adams.
Judge Orders Trump’s DOJ to Explain Themselves on Eric Adams Reversal
Judge Dale Ho has summoned Justice Department prosecutors to appear in court over their decision to toss the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
newrepublic.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A federal judge has ordered indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Trump Justice Department officials to appear in court on Wednesday to explain why exactly the DOJ is conveniently dropping its case against Adams.
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Who is Michelle King? Social Security head quits over reported DOGE dispute
Who is Michelle King? Social Security head quits over reported DOGE dispute
www.newsweek.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Who is Michelle King? Social Security head quits over reported DOGE dispute