@lbenedict.bsky.social
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Protecting his stock portfolio while ripping away health care from 17 million Americans.
This is Washington at its worst.
We need to ban Congressional stock trading.
This is Washington at its worst.
We need to ban Congressional stock trading.
July 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Protecting his stock portfolio while ripping away health care from 17 million Americans.
This is Washington at its worst.
We need to ban Congressional stock trading.
This is Washington at its worst.
We need to ban Congressional stock trading.
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Republicans would rather let DOGE mess with your hard-earned Social Security checks than grow a spine and stand up to Elon.
DOGE is driving Social Security cuts and will make mistakes, acting head says privately
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner said members of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team are outsiders who are unfamiliar with the nuances of the agency’s programs.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Republicans would rather let DOGE mess with your hard-earned Social Security checks than grow a spine and stand up to Elon.
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Thanks @maddow.msnbc.com.
I wrote about this three months ago. This is a nuclear time bomb absolutely designed to destroy the dollar and replace the economy with crypto. There is nothing stopping them.
This is why they want to look in Fort Knox.
I wrote about this three months ago. This is a nuclear time bomb absolutely designed to destroy the dollar and replace the economy with crypto. There is nothing stopping them.
This is why they want to look in Fort Knox.
March 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Thanks @maddow.msnbc.com.
I wrote about this three months ago. This is a nuclear time bomb absolutely designed to destroy the dollar and replace the economy with crypto. There is nothing stopping them.
This is why they want to look in Fort Knox.
I wrote about this three months ago. This is a nuclear time bomb absolutely designed to destroy the dollar and replace the economy with crypto. There is nothing stopping them.
This is why they want to look in Fort Knox.
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This flew under the radar, but Trump says his administration won't enforce an anti-money laundering law that requires corporations to disclose information on who really owns shell companies to the Treasury.
"Drain the swamp."
"Drain the swamp."
'This Is Grim': Trump Admin Moves to Gut Anti-Money Laundering Law | Common Dreams
The U.S. Treasury Department will no longer enforce a "beneficial ownership" reporting requirements that are aimed at curbing money laundering and shell company formation.
www.commondreams.org
March 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This flew under the radar, but Trump says his administration won't enforce an anti-money laundering law that requires corporations to disclose information on who really owns shell companies to the Treasury.
"Drain the swamp."
"Drain the swamp."
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DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
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As Elon Musk guts entire government agencies and fires thousands of federal workers that deliver vital services to the country, remember that his corporations have received at least $38 billion in government contracts over the past 20 years.
Yet will any of this be touched by DOGE? Of course not.
Yet will any of this be touched by DOGE? Of course not.
February 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As Elon Musk guts entire government agencies and fires thousands of federal workers that deliver vital services to the country, remember that his corporations have received at least $38 billion in government contracts over the past 20 years.
Yet will any of this be touched by DOGE? Of course not.
Yet will any of this be touched by DOGE? Of course not.
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Thought your Social Security was safe?
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s the acting Social Security commissioner.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thought your Social Security was safe?
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This is the House Republican budget plan that Donald Trump endorsed.
Trickle up economics.
Trickle up economics.
February 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This is the House Republican budget plan that Donald Trump endorsed.
Trickle up economics.
Trickle up economics.
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Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
This is the most dangerous move yet
The canary is gasping for air
open.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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🗣️WATCH: “Pull your head up. We got this. We are in this together.”
@tequilamjohnson.bsky.social gets a standing ovation in rural Tennessee as she points to the resilience of Black folks throughout history to say Trump is not a hurdle that 🇺🇸 can’t overcome.
@tequilamjohnson.bsky.social gets a standing ovation in rural Tennessee as she points to the resilience of Black folks throughout history to say Trump is not a hurdle that 🇺🇸 can’t overcome.
February 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🗣️WATCH: “Pull your head up. We got this. We are in this together.”
@tequilamjohnson.bsky.social gets a standing ovation in rural Tennessee as she points to the resilience of Black folks throughout history to say Trump is not a hurdle that 🇺🇸 can’t overcome.
@tequilamjohnson.bsky.social gets a standing ovation in rural Tennessee as she points to the resilience of Black folks throughout history to say Trump is not a hurdle that 🇺🇸 can’t overcome.
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A reminder that Elon Musk's corporations were promised $3 billion across nearly 100 different contracts last year with 17 federal agencies.
While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.
While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.
February 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A reminder that Elon Musk's corporations were promised $3 billion across nearly 100 different contracts last year with 17 federal agencies.
While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.
While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.
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This story can't be repeated enough. The GOP is lined up behind the guy who is so incompetent that his quasi-gov't agency did this. They're confirming his highly questionable nominees & hurting the American people.
And "accidentally"? It was stupidity, not accident. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
And "accidentally"? It was stupidity, not accident. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
USDA accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This story can't be repeated enough. The GOP is lined up behind the guy who is so incompetent that his quasi-gov't agency did this. They're confirming his highly questionable nominees & hurting the American people.
And "accidentally"? It was stupidity, not accident. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
And "accidentally"? It was stupidity, not accident. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Just in case the pattern of corruption is not 100% clear, Musk is firing anyone who was "obstructing" his companies in any way. He has co-opted the government to enrich himself at your expense.
Judd Legum (@juddlegum.bsky.social)
“U.S. Food and Drug Administration employees reviewing Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink were fired over the weekend as part of a broader purge of the federal workforce”…
bsky.app
February 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just in case the pattern of corruption is not 100% clear, Musk is firing anyone who was "obstructing" his companies in any way. He has co-opted the government to enrich himself at your expense.
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While everyone is focused on what DOGE is doing, Elon Musk is quietly spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on an April Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
This race could have electoral consequences in future elections, like 2028 in a crucial swing state.
Pay attention.
This race could have electoral consequences in future elections, like 2028 in a crucial swing state.
Pay attention.
February 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
While everyone is focused on what DOGE is doing, Elon Musk is quietly spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on an April Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
This race could have electoral consequences in future elections, like 2028 in a crucial swing state.
Pay attention.
This race could have electoral consequences in future elections, like 2028 in a crucial swing state.
Pay attention.
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DOGE is attacking federal agencies that protect millions of Americans from financial predators, infectious diseases, natural disasters, and air crashes.
Once again: this has nothing to do with making the government "efficient" — and everything to do with who it works for.
Once again: this has nothing to do with making the government "efficient" — and everything to do with who it works for.
The REAL Waste That Elon's DOGE Should Cut
DOGE is a trojan horse for Elon Musk to gut labor, consumer, and environmental protections. If he actually wanted to cut waste, he'd look at the massive tax loopholes, government contracts, and subsidies that benefit the wealthy and large corporations.
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
DOGE is attacking federal agencies that protect millions of Americans from financial predators, infectious diseases, natural disasters, and air crashes.
Once again: this has nothing to do with making the government "efficient" — and everything to do with who it works for.
Once again: this has nothing to do with making the government "efficient" — and everything to do with who it works for.
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Yep, DOGE is as incompetent as everyone thought. An $8 million "saving" has been listed as an $8 BILLION saving.
That is 14.5% of their total claimed $55 billion in "savings" having been completely made up.
That is 14.5% of their total claimed $55 billion in "savings" having been completely made up.
February 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Yep, DOGE is as incompetent as everyone thought. An $8 million "saving" has been listed as an $8 BILLION saving.
That is 14.5% of their total claimed $55 billion in "savings" having been completely made up.
That is 14.5% of their total claimed $55 billion in "savings" having been completely made up.
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DOGE is arguing in court that Trump is calling all the shots and Musk isn't the DOGE administrator. Trump here admits he's not calling the shots. So if he's not, and Musk isn't, then who is the DOGE administrator? @normeisen.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social
SWAN: DOGE and SpaceX employees are now working directly at the FAA and DoD, agencies that have billions of dollars of contracts with Musk's companies or regulate them. How is that not a conflict of interest?
TRUMP: Well I mean, I'm just hearing about it
TRUMP: Well I mean, I'm just hearing about it
February 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
DOGE is arguing in court that Trump is calling all the shots and Musk isn't the DOGE administrator. Trump here admits he's not calling the shots. So if he's not, and Musk isn't, then who is the DOGE administrator? @normeisen.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social
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BREAKING: Renowned legal scholar Donald Trump declares himself and Pam “Drop the Charges” Bondi are the only people that can state their opinion about the meaning of the law on behalf of the United States.
Free speech, amirite?
Free speech, amirite?
February 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
BREAKING: Renowned legal scholar Donald Trump declares himself and Pam “Drop the Charges” Bondi are the only people that can state their opinion about the meaning of the law on behalf of the United States.
Free speech, amirite?
Free speech, amirite?
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A group of unqualified, unelected bureaucrats, including a teenager with alleged links to hacker groups, is now seeking access to the personal identifying information of every U.S. taxpayer.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data at IRS
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
A group of unqualified, unelected bureaucrats, including a teenager with alleged links to hacker groups, is now seeking access to the personal identifying information of every U.S. taxpayer.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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This has nothing to do with efficiency and everything to do with theft bsky.app/profile/real...
Ahh, memories:
in 1938 the Nazis used the German revenue collection service to reduce allowances & forced jews into the highest tax bracket regardless of their income and Jewish owned firms were falsely charged with tax evasion and made to pay steep penalties www.smithsonianmag.com/history/1938...
in 1938 the Nazis used the German revenue collection service to reduce allowances & forced jews into the highest tax bracket regardless of their income and Jewish owned firms were falsely charged with tax evasion and made to pay steep penalties www.smithsonianmag.com/history/1938...
February 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This has nothing to do with efficiency and everything to do with theft bsky.app/profile/real...
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This is a good time to remember that a week after Elon Musk bought the presidency for Trump, an aide to Putin reminded Trump of his “corresponding obligations” for “relying on certain forces” — which were Russian intelligence & psychological warfare to help him win.
Treason.
Treason.
February 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is a good time to remember that a week after Elon Musk bought the presidency for Trump, an aide to Putin reminded Trump of his “corresponding obligations” for “relying on certain forces” — which were Russian intelligence & psychological warfare to help him win.
Treason.
Treason.
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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.