@mac4life.bsky.social
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Leaked FEMA emails show Noem’s push to halve the agency’s staff, cutting 10,000 to 12,000 jobs from a base of roughly 20,000 to 25,000. That includes a 41% cut to CORE disaster roles and an 85% cut to surge staffing for immediate response during disasters.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Kristi Noem plans to slash FEMA disaster responders in half this year
Layoffs across the agency would likely be carried out in stages, according to three people briefed on the plans
www.the-independent.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Leaked FEMA emails show Noem’s push to halve the agency’s staff, cutting 10,000 to 12,000 jobs from a base of roughly 20,000 to 25,000. That includes a 41% cut to CORE disaster roles and an 85% cut to surge staffing for immediate response during disasters.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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It's absolutely ridiculous that Trump would say their action in Venezuela was a law enforcement action. All their excuses are just a guise for their extortion foreign policy.
January 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
It's absolutely ridiculous that Trump would say their action in Venezuela was a law enforcement action. All their excuses are just a guise for their extortion foreign policy.
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the Billionaire Coup leader Donald Piggy Trump keeps yelling about OIL,. apparently to cover for his disgusting pedophilia scandal.
Trump has PSYCHOTIC MELTDOWN as PLAN is UTTER FAILURE
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
the Billionaire Coup leader Donald Piggy Trump keeps yelling about OIL,. apparently to cover for his disgusting pedophilia scandal.
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The plaque is several feet wide, several feet high. It was last seen in a basement workshop of a House office bldg next to a mini-frig, a scooter & set of small lockers.
Now that plague’s hidden status symbolizes everything about 5 years ago.
My column.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Now that plague’s hidden status symbolizes everything about 5 years ago.
My column.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Column | Lawmakers battle over how — and whether — Jan. 6 should be remembered
House Republicans continue to hide a plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, almost three years after a law passed requiring its display.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The plaque is several feet wide, several feet high. It was last seen in a basement workshop of a House office bldg next to a mini-frig, a scooter & set of small lockers.
Now that plague’s hidden status symbolizes everything about 5 years ago.
My column.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Now that plague’s hidden status symbolizes everything about 5 years ago.
My column.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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January 6, 2021 the day the pedophile tried to steal an election he legitimately lost.
#NeverForgetJan6
#NeverForgetJan6
January 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
January 6, 2021 the day the pedophile tried to steal an election he legitimately lost.
#NeverForgetJan6
#NeverForgetJan6
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On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy that day is nowhere to be found.
Republicans are refusing to install it, even though Congress passed a law requiring it.
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Republicans are refusing to install it, even though Congress passed a law requiring it.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy that day is nowhere to be found.
Republicans are refusing to install it, even though Congress passed a law requiring it.
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Republicans are refusing to install it, even though Congress passed a law requiring it.
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Trump and Stephen Miller openly tell us they're building an America that persecutes black and brown people, steals from weak countries and carves up the world with other dictators.
It's the moral low ground. No person who is a real Christian could support it. But plenty of fake Christians do.
It's the moral low ground. No person who is a real Christian could support it. But plenty of fake Christians do.
January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Trump and Stephen Miller openly tell us they're building an America that persecutes black and brown people, steals from weak countries and carves up the world with other dictators.
It's the moral low ground. No person who is a real Christian could support it. But plenty of fake Christians do.
It's the moral low ground. No person who is a real Christian could support it. But plenty of fake Christians do.
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The letter of censure attempts to recast Kelly’s participation in the video and other public statements as counseling disobedience. That is, politely, nonsense, and it will chill honest assessment and dissent.
@markhertling.bsky.social on Mark Kelly: lnk.thebulwark.com/3LzZI3H
@markhertling.bsky.social on Mark Kelly: lnk.thebulwark.com/3LzZI3H
Why Mark Kelly’s Case Matters
The action against him is unwarranted and could chill legitimate—and invaluable—public speech by veterans.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The letter of censure attempts to recast Kelly’s participation in the video and other public statements as counseling disobedience. That is, politely, nonsense, and it will chill honest assessment and dissent.
@markhertling.bsky.social on Mark Kelly: lnk.thebulwark.com/3LzZI3H
@markhertling.bsky.social on Mark Kelly: lnk.thebulwark.com/3LzZI3H
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Come on WaPo. Spanberger isn’t even a sitting member.
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Come on WaPo. Spanberger isn’t even a sitting member.
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a full-on lunatic is now in charge of the USA, he is aided by a sick cabal of sycophantic greed-whores and deranged nutters!
January 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
a full-on lunatic is now in charge of the USA, he is aided by a sick cabal of sycophantic greed-whores and deranged nutters!
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"The blame here lies in large part with the supine Congress, which keeps letting him get away with it, but also with the Supreme Court majority." Is any of that going to change in 2026? Don't bet on it.
What to Expect from the Supreme Court in 2026
Three areas of law where the right-wing majority could remake our democracy.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
"The blame here lies in large part with the supine Congress, which keeps letting him get away with it, but also with the Supreme Court majority." Is any of that going to change in 2026? Don't bet on it.
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ICYMI
LIVE: Tim Walz is dropping out of the Minnesota Gov race. I'm live with @lauren-egan.bsky.social and @citizencohn.bsky.social talking about the former VP nominee, the MN welfare scandal, and the political ripple effects of this decision.
Join us @thebulwark.com: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Join us @thebulwark.com: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE NOW: Tim Walz Drops Out of MN Governor’s Race
The Bulwark on Substack
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January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
ICYMI
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The federal ban could eliminate the most profitable market for farmers who grow hemp. (via @kcur.org)
Hemp farming is booming again. A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products puts the crop in jeopardy
A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is expected to go into effect in November. It could eliminate the most profitable market for farmers who grow hemp.
n.pr
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The federal ban could eliminate the most profitable market for farmers who grow hemp. (via @kcur.org)
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Decided to put some thoughts on paper for this "anniversary" of January 6th
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn was on the front lines of January 6. Five years later, he warns the greatest threat isn’t just what happened—but the lies rewriting it. “January 6 was not legitimate political discourse.” Read his powerful piece: www.meidasplus.com/p/history-be...
January 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Decided to put some thoughts on paper for this "anniversary" of January 6th
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The Trump administration has decided to prioritize the Western Hemisphere over Europe and East Asia, a decision that empowers the United States’ two most powerful geopolitical rivals. Nothing about that could go wrong! lnk.thebulwark.com/4aHNPmz
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Trump administration has decided to prioritize the Western Hemisphere over Europe and East Asia, a decision that empowers the United States’ two most powerful geopolitical rivals. Nothing about that could go wrong! lnk.thebulwark.com/4aHNPmz
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We need to ‘invade’ the idea of releasing those unreacted Epstein files non stop.
Venezuela, Greenland, etc., are distractions that are unfortunately working for the demented pedophile, lunatic unfortunately.
Venezuela, Greenland, etc., are distractions that are unfortunately working for the demented pedophile, lunatic unfortunately.
January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We need to ‘invade’ the idea of releasing those unreacted Epstein files non stop.
Venezuela, Greenland, etc., are distractions that are unfortunately working for the demented pedophile, lunatic unfortunately.
Venezuela, Greenland, etc., are distractions that are unfortunately working for the demented pedophile, lunatic unfortunately.
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Malignant narcissism and dementia are a bad combo
January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Malignant narcissism and dementia are a bad combo
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US Taxpayers paid for the attack on Venezuela and now are required to reimburse Oil companies so that they can profit off of American taxpayers? What am I missing?
January 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
US Taxpayers paid for the attack on Venezuela and now are required to reimburse Oil companies so that they can profit off of American taxpayers? What am I missing?
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Abortions will remain legal in Wyoming. The state’s supreme court ruled Jan. 6 that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional. (via @wyomingpublicmedia.bsky.social)
Wyoming Supreme Court protects abortion access
The state’s highest court ruled that two near-total state abortion bans violate the constitution.
n.pr
January 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Abortions will remain legal in Wyoming. The state’s supreme court ruled Jan. 6 that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional. (via @wyomingpublicmedia.bsky.social)
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Guys, guys…stop fighting.
You both suck.
You both suck.
January 6, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Guys, guys…stop fighting.
You both suck.
You both suck.
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Things are going well between Dan and his old friends.
January 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Things are going well between Dan and his old friends.
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Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress last night.
A special election in Texas on Jan. 31 will put in another Democrat in office.
Mike Johnson's House majority is almost non-existent. Next month, he can only lose one vote.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress last night.
A special election in Texas on Jan. 31 will put in another Democrat in office.
Mike Johnson's House majority is almost non-existent. Next month, he can only lose one vote.
January 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress last night.
A special election in Texas on Jan. 31 will put in another Democrat in office.
Mike Johnson's House majority is almost non-existent. Next month, he can only lose one vote.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress last night.
A special election in Texas on Jan. 31 will put in another Democrat in office.
Mike Johnson's House majority is almost non-existent. Next month, he can only lose one vote.
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You punch a guy in the face everyday and take his money and one day he punches back. It's inevitable. This is not sustainable and I hate that we have to live through these stupid times for more to learn this and push back.
January 6, 2026 at 3:48 PM
You punch a guy in the face everyday and take his money and one day he punches back. It's inevitable. This is not sustainable and I hate that we have to live through these stupid times for more to learn this and push back.