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OPINION by @stevebenen.com:
“Indeed, one of the more notable elements of the exchange was that Powell didn’t seem to care at all about Trump’s delicate ego or fear of public humiliation.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
“Indeed, one of the more notable elements of the exchange was that Powell didn’t seem to care at all about Trump’s delicate ego or fear of public humiliation.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Trump struggles with facts as Fed Chair Jerome Powell corrects him in real time
It was not a flattering moment for a president who routinely makes up figures but who is rarely fact-checked by his appointees on camera.
www.msnbc.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
OPINION by @stevebenen.com:
“Indeed, one of the more notable elements of the exchange was that Powell didn’t seem to care at all about Trump’s delicate ego or fear of public humiliation.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
“Indeed, one of the more notable elements of the exchange was that Powell didn’t seem to care at all about Trump’s delicate ego or fear of public humiliation.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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Obama Offers a Careful Warning of a Democratic Slide
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/u...
Our Constitution:-
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/u...
Our Constitution:-
June 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Obama Offers a Careful Warning of a Democratic Slide
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/u...
Our Constitution:-
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/u...
Our Constitution:-
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'I hope you genuinely consider what you're doing to my family.' The daughter of a mother detained by #ICE spoke during a rally Wednesday in #NewHaven. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/06/12/youre-causing-lot-pain-daughter-new-haven-speaks-out-over-mothers-ice-detainment/
June 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
'I hope you genuinely consider what you're doing to my family.' The daughter of a mother detained by #ICE spoke during a rally Wednesday in #NewHaven. https://www.wfsb.com/2025/06/12/youre-causing-lot-pain-daughter-new-haven-speaks-out-over-mothers-ice-detainment/
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What they aren’t showing on Fox News
June 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
What they aren’t showing on Fox News
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We will not win the battle for democracy if those in the pro-democracy movement prize caution over taking risks. We cannot permit ourselves to be deterred by the inevitable defeats and public criticism that are inevitable along the long path of restoring democracy.
The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight
Justice Riggs is right. We should not have to fight for democracy. But the reality is that we must.
www.democracydocket.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We will not win the battle for democracy if those in the pro-democracy movement prize caution over taking risks. We cannot permit ourselves to be deterred by the inevitable defeats and public criticism that are inevitable along the long path of restoring democracy.
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Working families struggle to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads.
Meanwhile, Republicans are gutting public education to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
Meanwhile, Republicans are gutting public education to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
May 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Working families struggle to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads.
Meanwhile, Republicans are gutting public education to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
Meanwhile, Republicans are gutting public education to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
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Donald Trump tried to fire hundreds of airport safety workers. Newark Airport is a mess. The FAA just had to cut tons of flights.
And what has Transportation Secretary Duffy been up to?
Trading stocks.
Congress needs to BAN stock trading by public officials.
And what has Transportation Secretary Duffy been up to?
Trading stocks.
Congress needs to BAN stock trading by public officials.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Sold Stocks Two Days Before Trump Announced a Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs
Duffy is the second member of Trump’s Cabinet who sold securities shortly before the president’s tariff announcements sent markets plunging. A spokesperson for Duffy said an account manager made the t...
www.propublica.org
May 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Donald Trump tried to fire hundreds of airport safety workers. Newark Airport is a mess. The FAA just had to cut tons of flights.
And what has Transportation Secretary Duffy been up to?
Trading stocks.
Congress needs to BAN stock trading by public officials.
And what has Transportation Secretary Duffy been up to?
Trading stocks.
Congress needs to BAN stock trading by public officials.
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Sure feels like the GOP doesn’t give a rat’s ass about its constituents. Stripping 7.6 million Americans of health care without batting an eye is hateful.
Don’t Mess With Medicaid
#MomSky
Don’t Mess With Medicaid
#MomSky
CBO: 7.6 million would go uninsured under GOP Medicaid bill
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that many of the major Medicaid policies would account for $625 billion in savings, though the CBO didn’t calculate the impacts of all provisions.
www.politico.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Sure feels like the GOP doesn’t give a rat’s ass about its constituents. Stripping 7.6 million Americans of health care without batting an eye is hateful.
Don’t Mess With Medicaid
#MomSky
Don’t Mess With Medicaid
#MomSky
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Instead of investing in law enforcement, President Trump wants to slash billions from programs that support our officers.
Making America Safe Again? The President’s actions speak louder than his words.
Find my fact sheet here: bit.ly/44x5gTN
Making America Safe Again? The President’s actions speak louder than his words.
Find my fact sheet here: bit.ly/44x5gTN
bit.ly
May 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Instead of investing in law enforcement, President Trump wants to slash billions from programs that support our officers.
Making America Safe Again? The President’s actions speak louder than his words.
Find my fact sheet here: bit.ly/44x5gTN
Making America Safe Again? The President’s actions speak louder than his words.
Find my fact sheet here: bit.ly/44x5gTN
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Helping the U.S. gets you banned, being white gets you a welcome mat. Got it.
May 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Helping the U.S. gets you banned, being white gets you a welcome mat. Got it.
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staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
May 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
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$90 million.
Trump fired thousands of Veterans to "save money," but wants taxpayers to pay $90 million for a military parade on his birthday. What a disgrace.
Trump fired thousands of Veterans to "save money," but wants taxpayers to pay $90 million for a military parade on his birthday. What a disgrace.
Trump defends the high price tag for his military parade: 'Peanuts compared to the value'
In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump also outlined a White House renovation he hopes to carry out — which he said he will pay for himself.
www.nbcnews.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
$90 million.
Trump fired thousands of Veterans to "save money," but wants taxpayers to pay $90 million for a military parade on his birthday. What a disgrace.
Trump fired thousands of Veterans to "save money," but wants taxpayers to pay $90 million for a military parade on his birthday. What a disgrace.
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If as President you answer “I don’t know” when asked if you’ll follow the Constitution, you have violated your oath of office and should be removed.
May 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
If as President you answer “I don’t know” when asked if you’ll follow the Constitution, you have violated your oath of office and should be removed.
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Shouldn’t this be a bigger story?!? Senator Mark Warner calls for probe into report that WH is pressuring countries to use Musk’s Starlink company in exchange for tariff relief. Watch: open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...
May 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Shouldn’t this be a bigger story?!? Senator Mark Warner calls for probe into report that WH is pressuring countries to use Musk’s Starlink company in exchange for tariff relief. Watch: open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...
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This is where we are headed. If you don’t believe me, ask what basis the government had to send me and my family to a prison camp in Arkansas. We “looked like the people who bombed Pearl Harbor.”
April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This is where we are headed. If you don’t believe me, ask what basis the government had to send me and my family to a prison camp in Arkansas. We “looked like the people who bombed Pearl Harbor.”
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If Republicans slash Medicaid, Connecticut will lose over $5 billion in federal healthcare funding.
Who relies on Medicaid in CT?
✅283,300 children
✅73,900 adults with disabilities
✅68% nursing home residents
Medicaid saves lives. I fight for CT families, not Musk.
Who relies on Medicaid in CT?
✅283,300 children
✅73,900 adults with disabilities
✅68% nursing home residents
Medicaid saves lives. I fight for CT families, not Musk.
April 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If Republicans slash Medicaid, Connecticut will lose over $5 billion in federal healthcare funding.
Who relies on Medicaid in CT?
✅283,300 children
✅73,900 adults with disabilities
✅68% nursing home residents
Medicaid saves lives. I fight for CT families, not Musk.
Who relies on Medicaid in CT?
✅283,300 children
✅73,900 adults with disabilities
✅68% nursing home residents
Medicaid saves lives. I fight for CT families, not Musk.
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We must BAN congressional stock trading.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Profited Off Stock Market by Buying Thousands in Stocks Right Before Trump's Tariff Pause
Rep, Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing scrutiny for buying up stock right before President Donald Trump paused reciprocal tariffs, causing the markets to rebound
people.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We must BAN congressional stock trading.
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Before the election, I warned that there is no safe haven under authoritarianism.
If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
April 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Before the election, I warned that there is no safe haven under authoritarianism.
If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
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Did President Trump tip off big donors or family to cash in on his tariff chaos?
Today with @schumer.senate.gov and Senate Democrats, I officially called for an SEC investigation to find out.
Presidents are not kings.
Today with @schumer.senate.gov and Senate Democrats, I officially called for an SEC investigation to find out.
Presidents are not kings.
Warren Urges S.E.C. to Investigate Trading Around Trump’s Tariff Pause
The president told his social media followers it was a “GREAT TIME TO BUY” hours before announcing a reversal on tariffs that sent markets soaring.
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Did President Trump tip off big donors or family to cash in on his tariff chaos?
Today with @schumer.senate.gov and Senate Democrats, I officially called for an SEC investigation to find out.
Presidents are not kings.
Today with @schumer.senate.gov and Senate Democrats, I officially called for an SEC investigation to find out.
Presidents are not kings.