Chad Torres
@crtorres28.bsky.social
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Secretary of Commerce: "What, am I supposed to care about commerce"?
CNBC: Does the president want a rising stock market? Confidence is being shaken here
LUTNICK: The fact that the stock market goes down a half a percent or a percent, or goes up a half or a percent or a percent, that is not the driving force of our outcomes.
LUTNICK: The fact that the stock market goes down a half a percent or a percent, or goes up a half or a percent or a percent, that is not the driving force of our outcomes.
March 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Secretary of Commerce: "What, am I supposed to care about commerce"?
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Students should not be punished for protesting for what they believe in.
Trump says federal funding will stop for colleges, schools allowing 'illegal' protests
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that all federal funding will stop for colleges and schools that allow "illegal" protests and that agitators will be imprisoned or sent back to the country they came from.
www.reuters.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Students should not be punished for protesting for what they believe in.
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In response to Trump's attacks on the working class, the Democrats decided to hype up... *checks notes* Ronald Reagan⁉️
The Democrats aren't fighting for the working class. We are.
Join us on March 12th to find out how you can fight back against the Trump admin:
actionnetwork.org/events/fight...
The Democrats aren't fighting for the working class. We are.
Join us on March 12th to find out how you can fight back against the Trump admin:
actionnetwork.org/events/fight...
Fight Fascism, Build Socialism DSA Mass Call
We’re now two months into the chaos of this second Trump administration, and it is an onslaught meant to overwhelm us and make us feel powerless. But we are not powerless when we're organized, and we'...
actionnetwork.org
March 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
In response to Trump's attacks on the working class, the Democrats decided to hype up... *checks notes* Ronald Reagan⁉️
The Democrats aren't fighting for the working class. We are.
Join us on March 12th to find out how you can fight back against the Trump admin:
actionnetwork.org/events/fight...
The Democrats aren't fighting for the working class. We are.
Join us on March 12th to find out how you can fight back against the Trump admin:
actionnetwork.org/events/fight...
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"A little disturbance but we're okay with that."
March 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
"A little disturbance but we're okay with that."
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President Trump's orders and rhetoric are intended to chill dissent and censor views he dislikes.
Let's be clear: the government can't threaten funding to universities for simply doing their job to foster an environment of free speech and free inquiry.
Let's be clear: the government can't threaten funding to universities for simply doing their job to foster an environment of free speech and free inquiry.
Trump Threatens Schools in Dark Attack on First Amendment
Donald Trump is threatening schools that allow “illegal protests”—whatever that is.
newrepublic.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
President Trump's orders and rhetoric are intended to chill dissent and censor views he dislikes.
Let's be clear: the government can't threaten funding to universities for simply doing their job to foster an environment of free speech and free inquiry.
Let's be clear: the government can't threaten funding to universities for simply doing their job to foster an environment of free speech and free inquiry.
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Trump is standing in front of Congress and the world spewing lies and disinformation. Workers everywhere are seeing right through them. Thousands of socialists are organizing and fighting back. Join us.
dsausa.org/join
dsausa.org/join
Join DSA. Become a member today.
Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...
dsausa.org
March 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Trump is standing in front of Congress and the world spewing lies and disinformation. Workers everywhere are seeing right through them. Thousands of socialists are organizing and fighting back. Join us.
dsausa.org/join
dsausa.org/join
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Everything you need to know about Trump's tax cuts.
March 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Everything you need to know about Trump's tax cuts.
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Oh he is going to destroy the world economy. Even the republicans are confused by this tariff shit.
March 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Oh he is going to destroy the world economy. Even the republicans are confused by this tariff shit.
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Trump just promised to cut taxes for everyone, but we all know he just wants to pass tax cuts for himself and his billionaire broligarchs so he can keep avoiding paying his fair share.
March 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Trump just promised to cut taxes for everyone, but we all know he just wants to pass tax cuts for himself and his billionaire broligarchs so he can keep avoiding paying his fair share.
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Protect your peace.
I’m not watching nonsense.
March 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Protect your peace.
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All of the Dems should have walked out early into this speech.
March 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
All of the Dems should have walked out early into this speech.
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"Party of law and order." www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence
Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.
www.npr.org
March 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"Party of law and order." www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
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BREAKING: We're sending an open letter to universities across the country, offering support and urging them to reject pressure to punish international students and faculty for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Schools must hold firm against the Trump administration's censorship attempts.
Schools must hold firm against the Trump administration's censorship attempts.
March 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
BREAKING: We're sending an open letter to universities across the country, offering support and urging them to reject pressure to punish international students and faculty for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Schools must hold firm against the Trump administration's censorship attempts.
Schools must hold firm against the Trump administration's censorship attempts.
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18F was doing exactly the type of work that DOGE claims to want – yet we were eliminated shortly after midnight. Read our letter to the American people:
18f.org
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
18F was doing exactly the type of work that DOGE claims to want – yet we were eliminated shortly after midnight. Read our letter to the American people:
18f.org
18f.org
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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
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Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince wants the Trump administration to let private military contractors take over mass deportations.
None of this is about making America safe. It's about using human suffering to enrich the border-industrial complex.
None of this is about making America safe. It's about using human suffering to enrich the border-industrial complex.
The Truth About the U.S. Border | Robert Reich
The full story about immigration you aren't getting from politicians and the media. Watch More: The Military-Industrial Drain ►► https://youtu.be/OnR84h7t5kI A desperate combination of factors are driving migrants and asylum seekers to our southern border, from Central America in particular: deep economic inequality, corruption, and high rates of poverty, as well as violence and instability tied to historic U.S. support for brutal authoritarian regimes, right-wing paramilitary groups, and corporate interests in Latin America. In other words, the United States is very much part of the root of this problem. Some politicians want you to believe the way to address this humanitarian tragedy is to double down on border security and build walls to deter people from coming. They’re wrong. Several administrations have tried this approach. It's failed every time. Our bloated spending on the border-industrial complex has done nothing but increase human suffering without dealing with the root causes of...
www.youtube.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince wants the Trump administration to let private military contractors take over mass deportations.
None of this is about making America safe. It's about using human suffering to enrich the border-industrial complex.
None of this is about making America safe. It's about using human suffering to enrich the border-industrial complex.
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So what are veterans, exactly? Waste, fraud or, abuse?
February 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
So what are veterans, exactly? Waste, fraud or, abuse?
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I’m demanding answers, alongside members of the Illinois federal delegation, from the Trump administration for ignoring court orders to release almost $1.88 billion in federal funding for our state.
If they can't hold their end of the deal, Illinoisans deserve to know.
If they can't hold their end of the deal, Illinoisans deserve to know.
February 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I’m demanding answers, alongside members of the Illinois federal delegation, from the Trump administration for ignoring court orders to release almost $1.88 billion in federal funding for our state.
If they can't hold their end of the deal, Illinoisans deserve to know.
If they can't hold their end of the deal, Illinoisans deserve to know.
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BREAKING: The House passed a budget framework that would slash billions in Medicaid funding.
Medicaid is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, women, seniors, and children. The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.
Medicaid is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, women, seniors, and children. The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.
February 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
BREAKING: The House passed a budget framework that would slash billions in Medicaid funding.
Medicaid is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, women, seniors, and children. The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.
Medicaid is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, including people with disabilities, women, seniors, and children. The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.
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The GOP passed a budget resolution tonight that will gut Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs — as 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.
Why? To finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
We have socialism in this country for the rich, harsh capitalism for everyone else.
Why? To finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
We have socialism in this country for the rich, harsh capitalism for everyone else.
February 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The GOP passed a budget resolution tonight that will gut Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs — as 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.
Why? To finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
We have socialism in this country for the rich, harsh capitalism for everyone else.
Why? To finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
We have socialism in this country for the rich, harsh capitalism for everyone else.
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About 50 years ago, I was reading political thrillers, including several by Fletcher Knebel. His 1966 novel, NIGHT OF CAMP DAVID, centers on a U.S. president who has gone insane. Signs of insanity include: desire for (a) an alliance with the USSR, and (b) annexation of Canada.
February 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
About 50 years ago, I was reading political thrillers, including several by Fletcher Knebel. His 1966 novel, NIGHT OF CAMP DAVID, centers on a U.S. president who has gone insane. Signs of insanity include: desire for (a) an alliance with the USSR, and (b) annexation of Canada.
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Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
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What a shame. Teamsters deserve better than this.
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien downplays Trump's reckless firings of federal workers: "We don't want to see anybody losing their jobs, but he thinks he's within his right."
February 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
What a shame. Teamsters deserve better than this.
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Congress — not the president — has the power of the purse.
The courts have consistently ruled that presidents do not have the right to bully states and cities into doing what they want by withholding funds already approved by Congress.
The courts have consistently ruled that presidents do not have the right to bully states and cities into doing what they want by withholding funds already approved by Congress.
Trump's Attempt to Unilaterally Control State and Local Funding is Dangerous, Dumb, and Undemocratic | ACLU
Donald Trump's attempts to withhold vital funding to bully and coerce states into compliance is plainly unconstitutional.
www.aclu.org
February 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Congress — not the president — has the power of the purse.
The courts have consistently ruled that presidents do not have the right to bully states and cities into doing what they want by withholding funds already approved by Congress.
The courts have consistently ruled that presidents do not have the right to bully states and cities into doing what they want by withholding funds already approved by Congress.