Melanie
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Trump has explicitly stated that he is terminating federal employees based on political affiliation. Data is currently being collected, but layoff notices have already gone out to employees at the Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy,
October 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Trump has explicitly stated that he is terminating federal employees based on political affiliation. Data is currently being collected, but layoff notices have already gone out to employees at the Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy,
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A one-man show — telling American businesses:
* where they can invest (Apple)
* who should be CEO (Intel)
* where to send the kickback (NVIDIA, AMD)
* who should be writing the in-house research (Goldman). 🤡
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
* where they can invest (Apple)
* who should be CEO (Intel)
* where to send the kickback (NVIDIA, AMD)
* who should be writing the in-house research (Goldman). 🤡
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
August 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A one-man show — telling American businesses:
* where they can invest (Apple)
* who should be CEO (Intel)
* where to send the kickback (NVIDIA, AMD)
* who should be writing the in-house research (Goldman). 🤡
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
* where they can invest (Apple)
* who should be CEO (Intel)
* where to send the kickback (NVIDIA, AMD)
* who should be writing the in-house research (Goldman). 🤡
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...
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(AP) — The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.
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Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote
The man who oversees the nation’s military has reposted a video on X, formerly Twitter, about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to v...
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August 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
(AP) — The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/wome...
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/wome...
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Amazon planned to display cost of Trump's tariffs.
Trump complained — Amazon backtracked.
This of course comes after Bezos donated to Trump's inauguration and Amazon bought a Melania documentary.
And remember that Amazon is being sued by FTC for antitrust violations.
Hello?
Trump complained — Amazon backtracked.
This of course comes after Bezos donated to Trump's inauguration and Amazon bought a Melania documentary.
And remember that Amazon is being sued by FTC for antitrust violations.
Hello?
April 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Amazon planned to display cost of Trump's tariffs.
Trump complained — Amazon backtracked.
This of course comes after Bezos donated to Trump's inauguration and Amazon bought a Melania documentary.
And remember that Amazon is being sued by FTC for antitrust violations.
Hello?
Trump complained — Amazon backtracked.
This of course comes after Bezos donated to Trump's inauguration and Amazon bought a Melania documentary.
And remember that Amazon is being sued by FTC for antitrust violations.
Hello?
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Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
April 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
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Here’s a bunch of times over the past few days that Trump and his team told us they absolutely, positively weren’t going to pause their tariffs. Total climbdown.
April 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Here’s a bunch of times over the past few days that Trump and his team told us they absolutely, positively weren’t going to pause their tariffs. Total climbdown.
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All within a few hours -->
Howard Lutnick: “I don’t think there’s any chance Trump is going to back off his tariff"
Peter Navarro: “This is not a negotiation"
Donald Trump: "The tariffs give us great power to negotiate. They always have.”
Howard Lutnick: “I don’t think there’s any chance Trump is going to back off his tariff"
Peter Navarro: “This is not a negotiation"
Donald Trump: "The tariffs give us great power to negotiate. They always have.”
April 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
All within a few hours -->
Howard Lutnick: “I don’t think there’s any chance Trump is going to back off his tariff"
Peter Navarro: “This is not a negotiation"
Donald Trump: "The tariffs give us great power to negotiate. They always have.”
Howard Lutnick: “I don’t think there’s any chance Trump is going to back off his tariff"
Peter Navarro: “This is not a negotiation"
Donald Trump: "The tariffs give us great power to negotiate. They always have.”
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Wild story: the acting Social Security chief was warned that terminating data collection contracts with Maine would increase fraud. But he responded that it didn't matter because it was more important to punish Maine's governor for disagreeing with Trump. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
April 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Wild story: the acting Social Security chief was warned that terminating data collection contracts with Maine would increase fraud. But he responded that it didn't matter because it was more important to punish Maine's governor for disagreeing with Trump. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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SCOOP: Rep. Mikie Sherrill is introducing a bill that would require special government employees to undergo routine drug testing.
That would apply to a fair number of DOGE staffers — and to Elon Musk.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/04/01/e...
That would apply to a fair number of DOGE staffers — and to Elon Musk.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/04/01/e...
Scoop: Elon Musk and DOGE staff would face drug testing under House Democrat's bill
Special government employees would be barred from federal service for a year if they test positive for certain illegal drugs.
www.axios.com
April 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
SCOOP: Rep. Mikie Sherrill is introducing a bill that would require special government employees to undergo routine drug testing.
That would apply to a fair number of DOGE staffers — and to Elon Musk.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/04/01/e...
That would apply to a fair number of DOGE staffers — and to Elon Musk.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/04/01/e...
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Imagine complaining that the opposing candidate was "bought and paid for" when your guy *literally* had the richest man in the world handing out checks for a million dollars for your guy.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley on Crawford: "I think the way Judge Crawford ran her race was disgusting...I'm not looking forward to working with her. She's bought and paid for by the Democratic Party."
Via Vanessa Kjeldsen
Via Vanessa Kjeldsen
April 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Imagine complaining that the opposing candidate was "bought and paid for" when your guy *literally* had the richest man in the world handing out checks for a million dollars for your guy.
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I shared this note with the owner of the Washington Post this morning.
February 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I shared this note with the owner of the Washington Post this morning.
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CSPAN Caller from West Virginia: I’m a diabetic and I’m on Medicare. When Biden was in there, my insulin was $6 for a 28 day supply. I just went to CVS, it went back up to $80…
February 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
CSPAN Caller from West Virginia: I’m a diabetic and I’m on Medicare. When Biden was in there, my insulin was $6 for a 28 day supply. I just went to CVS, it went back up to $80…
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If you read one thing today… www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
www.theatlantic.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If you read one thing today… www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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This is grift in full sight
Wow. The NYT reports that Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove coached Mayor Eric Adams' attorneys on what to argue in order to get the charges dismissed (namely, that the charges were interfering with the mayor's ability to cooperate with Trump's immigration crackdown): www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
February 14, 2025 at 4:32 AM
This is grift in full sight
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“MaYbe shE’s goiNg to be in TroUble nOw”
Maybe he can learn to read. The Constitution would be a good place to start
Maybe he can learn to read. The Constitution would be a good place to start
Tom Homan says he sent an email to the Deputy AG asking if AOC is crossing the line by providing webinars to undocumented immigrants: I’m not an attorney… maybe AOC is going to be in trouble now
February 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
“MaYbe shE’s goiNg to be in TroUble nOw”
Maybe he can learn to read. The Constitution would be a good place to start
Maybe he can learn to read. The Constitution would be a good place to start
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Wow. The NYT reports that Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove coached Mayor Eric Adams' attorneys on what to argue in order to get the charges dismissed (namely, that the charges were interfering with the mayor's ability to cooperate with Trump's immigration crackdown): www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
February 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Wow. The NYT reports that Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove coached Mayor Eric Adams' attorneys on what to argue in order to get the charges dismissed (namely, that the charges were interfering with the mayor's ability to cooperate with Trump's immigration crackdown): www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
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ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions
There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
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The CFPB is a great return on investment for Americans: it’s turned over $20 billion to the public from companies committing abusive & illegal business practices, far outpacing its operating costs.
February 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The CFPB is a great return on investment for Americans: it’s turned over $20 billion to the public from companies committing abusive & illegal business practices, far outpacing its operating costs.
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17 IGs purged, but apparently not Michael Horowitz at Justice. Hard not to connect the dots here that Horowitz has been notoriously favorable to Trump since Trumps first term, thru the Russia probes etc. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The internal government watchdogs were believed to have been dismissed at several major agencies, though the Justice Department’s was not said to have been among them.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
17 IGs purged, but apparently not Michael Horowitz at Justice. Hard not to connect the dots here that Horowitz has been notoriously favorable to Trump since Trumps first term, thru the Russia probes etc. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
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Trump Actions to Undermine Drug Prices Will Cost Medicare Recipients Money ... critical read on sticking it to AMericans on Rx costs. Making America more expensive again.. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Trump Actions to Undermine Drug Prices Will Cost Medicare Recipients Money
By Jeff Nesbit, Former Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
open.substack.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Trump Actions to Undermine Drug Prices Will Cost Medicare Recipients Money ... critical read on sticking it to AMericans on Rx costs. Making America more expensive again.. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...