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Extremely important point imo
February 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Extremely important point imo
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Can a country defend itself if not enough people are willing or able to fight? Dexter Filkins reports on the U.S. military’s recruiting crisis.
The U.S. Military’s Recruiting Crisis
The ranks of the American armed forces are depleted. Is the problem the military or the country?
www.newyorker.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Can a country defend itself if not enough people are willing or able to fight? Dexter Filkins reports on the U.S. military’s recruiting crisis.
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Without public knowledge, Elon Musk is serving as a “special government employee” under President Donald Trump, with access to sensitive information (including your SSN) and broad authority granted by Trump.
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Without public knowledge, Elon Musk is serving as a “special government employee” under President Donald Trump, with access to sensitive information (including your SSN) and broad authority granted by Trump.
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Today's newsletter: www.readtpa.com/p/the-media-...
The Media Is Missing the Story: Elon Musk Is Staging a Coup
As the world's richest man seizes control of government agencies, mainstream outlets are treating it like standard political news
www.readtpa.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today's newsletter: www.readtpa.com/p/the-media-...
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CBS reports that Trump almost FLOODED the Central Valley of California by instructing the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California's Central Valley.
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CBS reports that Trump almost FLOODED the Central Valley of California by instructing the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California's Central Valley.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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CBS reports that Trump almost FLOODED the Central Valley of California by instructing the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California's Central Valley.
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CBS reports that Trump almost FLOODED the Central Valley of California by instructing the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California's Central Valley.
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Everything is fine.
February 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Everything is fine.
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Last week, the World Organization for Animal Health reported that it had been notified by the USDA that a November outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a California duck farm was caused by a strain not before seen in the United States: H5N9.
Another Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered In California
The outbreak of H5N9 avian influenza occurred at a California duck farm in November 2024.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Last week, the World Organization for Animal Health reported that it had been notified by the USDA that a November outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a California duck farm was caused by a strain not before seen in the United States: H5N9.
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Also a reminder that if you are reading good coverage, share/post those links, a lot has shifted and people need to know where to find information
There are literally not enough journalists employed in the US to cover the bad shit that is happening right now. We are now going to experience the social consequences of a weakened news industry--which are the same as the benefits of a weakened news industry, to those who weakened it.
February 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Also a reminder that if you are reading good coverage, share/post those links, a lot has shifted and people need to know where to find information
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Elon Musk is now bragging about getting rid of the team that put together the 'Direct File' tax filing system, which allows citizens to easily file their taxes for free.
Direct File is a big target of the for-profit tax prep industry including corporations like Intuit and H&R Block.
Direct File is a big target of the for-profit tax prep industry including corporations like Intuit and H&R Block.
February 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Elon Musk is now bragging about getting rid of the team that put together the 'Direct File' tax filing system, which allows citizens to easily file their taxes for free.
Direct File is a big target of the for-profit tax prep industry including corporations like Intuit and H&R Block.
Direct File is a big target of the for-profit tax prep industry including corporations like Intuit and H&R Block.
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—but ALSO get Trump to agree to work to stop weapons trafficking from the U.S.-Mexico.
- Trudeau agrees to do the same things they always do to help the U.S., but also says he'll name a 'fentanyl czar' (despite the fact that barely any fentanyl at all comes from Canada to the U.S.) 2/2
- Trudeau agrees to do the same things they always do to help the U.S., but also says he'll name a 'fentanyl czar' (despite the fact that barely any fentanyl at all comes from Canada to the U.S.) 2/2
February 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
—but ALSO get Trump to agree to work to stop weapons trafficking from the U.S.-Mexico.
- Trudeau agrees to do the same things they always do to help the U.S., but also says he'll name a 'fentanyl czar' (despite the fact that barely any fentanyl at all comes from Canada to the U.S.) 2/2
- Trudeau agrees to do the same things they always do to help the U.S., but also says he'll name a 'fentanyl czar' (despite the fact that barely any fentanyl at all comes from Canada to the U.S.) 2/2
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So lets recap:
- Trump announces tariffs.
- Allies turn against the U.S., launch boycotts on U.S. products and boo us at events.
- Markets nosedive.
- Trump caves.
The "deals":
- Mexico agrees to do the same things they always do at the border to help the U.S. (including under Biden) 1/
- Trump announces tariffs.
- Allies turn against the U.S., launch boycotts on U.S. products and boo us at events.
- Markets nosedive.
- Trump caves.
The "deals":
- Mexico agrees to do the same things they always do at the border to help the U.S. (including under Biden) 1/
February 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
So lets recap:
- Trump announces tariffs.
- Allies turn against the U.S., launch boycotts on U.S. products and boo us at events.
- Markets nosedive.
- Trump caves.
The "deals":
- Mexico agrees to do the same things they always do at the border to help the U.S. (including under Biden) 1/
- Trump announces tariffs.
- Allies turn against the U.S., launch boycotts on U.S. products and boo us at events.
- Markets nosedive.
- Trump caves.
The "deals":
- Mexico agrees to do the same things they always do at the border to help the U.S. (including under Biden) 1/
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America, you broke through—the media, from small outlets to large, is finally picking up on what’s happening. Legislators, judges, and attorneys general across the country are speaking out. They hear you. We love you and are honored to serve you! 🦬💚🇺🇸
February 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
America, you broke through—the media, from small outlets to large, is finally picking up on what’s happening. Legislators, judges, and attorneys general across the country are speaking out. They hear you. We love you and are honored to serve you! 🦬💚🇺🇸
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President Trump is considering declaring a national “economic emergency” to justify implementing a series of universal tariffs and establishing the Department of Government Efficiency.
February 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
President Trump is considering declaring a national “economic emergency” to justify implementing a series of universal tariffs and establishing the Department of Government Efficiency.
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February 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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January 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump each announce their agreement to pause tariffs for a month.
Sheinbaum beat Trump to alerting the public. You can see what Trump left out of his message.
Sheinbaum beat Trump to alerting the public. You can see what Trump left out of his message.
February 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump each announce their agreement to pause tariffs for a month.
Sheinbaum beat Trump to alerting the public. You can see what Trump left out of his message.
Sheinbaum beat Trump to alerting the public. You can see what Trump left out of his message.
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The Trump administration fired 6 the FBI execs last week in addition to 20 field office heads, soon after he fired the 16 Inspectors General. He is taking out the people in charge and is now going after agents and support staff. Read about interim directir Driscoll and the SAC at NYC. They're trying
February 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The Trump administration fired 6 the FBI execs last week in addition to 20 field office heads, soon after he fired the 16 Inspectors General. He is taking out the people in charge and is now going after agents and support staff. Read about interim directir Driscoll and the SAC at NYC. They're trying
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A witch hunt has begun at the FBI. Employees are required to provide information by Tuesday and are being encouraged to report on their coworkers. The FBI questionnaire asks agents about their roles in various cases, including whether they made arrests or appeared in court, among other details.
February 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A witch hunt has begun at the FBI. Employees are required to provide information by Tuesday and are being encouraged to report on their coworkers. The FBI questionnaire asks agents about their roles in various cases, including whether they made arrests or appeared in court, among other details.
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this was successful “resistance” — the thing we’re being repeatedly told is done, over, can’t work, never to return
February 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
this was successful “resistance” — the thing we’re being repeatedly told is done, over, can’t work, never to return
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Ron Wyden’s letter to Bessent reading him the riot act over DOGE fucking with govt spending is a pretty good read
February 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Ron Wyden’s letter to Bessent reading him the riot act over DOGE fucking with govt spending is a pretty good read
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Expect a flurry of lawsuits to stop Musk’s illegal takeover of the treasury payment system and the takeover of data and systems at the OPM. Refer Doge as a rogue enterprise and NOT a department, and call the senators listed in the article to stop this madness.
The Week Ahead
February 2, 2025
joycevance.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Expect a flurry of lawsuits to stop Musk’s illegal takeover of the treasury payment system and the takeover of data and systems at the OPM. Refer Doge as a rogue enterprise and NOT a department, and call the senators listed in the article to stop this madness.