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So now they are coming for Big Bird and Elmo.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com)
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republicans will take a look at defunding NPR
buff.ly
November 25, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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When we survive this dark chapter and there are sane people back in charge, can we agree that education and specifically civics education to ensure an informed, educated citizenry will be a high priority?
November 26, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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Trumps isolationist policies risk diminishing US influence and boosting China. My latest:

adamkinzinger.substack.com/publish/post...
Will China Rise and the US Retreat?
It seems that Trump intends for this to happen, purposefully or not.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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Negotiations over a U.N. treaty to cut plastics have been bogged down. Environmental groups blame the oil and gas industry.
Plastic waste is everywhere. Countries have one more chance to agree on a solution
Negotiations over a U.N. treaty to cut plastics have been bogged down. Environmental groups blame the oil and gas industry.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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I’m pretty sure this is not legal. Congressmen can’t trade and make money on their job.

Ethics maybe having to take a look
November 25, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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Incredible how the narrative changes as soon as the election is over
November 26, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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Hawks fans chanting "the Earth is round" as Kyrie Irving goes to the line
November 26, 2024 at 1:01 AM
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The president-elect and his team have spent much of November baiting and trolling their opponents while throwing red meat to the MAGA faithful. But Americans shouldn’t fall for it this time.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Trump Marathon
If Americans want to hold Trump accountable in a second term, they must keep their heads when he uses chaos as a strategy.
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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Trump announces blanket tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China
November 25, 2024 at 11:48 PM
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Trump announces that on his first day in office, he’s going to put a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada and an extra 10% tariff on China.

Stock up on whatever you need before January 20 - everything is about to get more expensive. Groceries, cars, medications, all of it.
November 25, 2024 at 11:53 PM
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In 55 days, this building will become the epicenter of corruption on our planet.
November 26, 2024 at 1:11 PM
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Isn’t it funny how the U.S. media is suddenly posting stories about the improving inflation picture now that the election is over? 🧐
November 26, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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Jesus Christ.

Dangerous doesn’t even begin to cover it - this is a security nightmare.
NEW — Trump’s transition team is planning for all cabinet picks to receive sweeping security clearances from the president-elect and only face FBI background checks after the incoming administration takes over the bureau @guardian exclusive www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Trump officials to receive immediate clearances and easier FBI vetting
Exclusive: president-elect’s team planning for background checks to occur only after administration takes over bureau
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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Mission accomplished. He ran for POTUS to stay out of jail, and here we are. | Jack Smith files to drop Jan. 6 charges against Donald Trump
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jack Smith files to drop Jan. 6 charges against Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump faced four felony charges in connection with his efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, which culminated in the U.S. Capitol attack.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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So much fucking around, and now begins the finding out

www.cnbc.com/2024/11/19/w...
Walmart may have to raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says
The discounter's comments are the latest warning from retail leaders about the potential impact of the tariffs.
www.cnbc.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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Had lots of folks ask, so here’s the plan:

I’m hoping tonight will be my last AMA on Twitter.

I’m going to announce it that way with the goal of driving as much traffic as possible away from Elon.

Starting next week, AMAs will be here as long as this platform works well for them!
November 15, 2024 at 10:46 PM