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As many as 10,000 workers are expected to lose their jobs on Tuesday. Some are finding out as they try to enter the building that they no longer have jobs.
PHOTOS: Hundreds of HHS employees wait in a line stretching around the building to find out if their job is gone
One staffer waiting in line loudly joked: “Is this an April Fool’s joke?”
buff.ly
April 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
As many as 10,000 workers are expected to lose their jobs on Tuesday. Some are finding out as they try to enter the building that they no longer have jobs.
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Elon Musk promised he would eliminate the nearly $2 trillion budget deficit in year one. But DOGE won’t just fall short of Musk’s deficit-reduction goals, Jonathan Chait writes. It will, in all probability, increase the deficit—by a lot. theatln.tc/HHz6dJrj
April 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Elon Musk promised he would eliminate the nearly $2 trillion budget deficit in year one. But DOGE won’t just fall short of Musk’s deficit-reduction goals, Jonathan Chait writes. It will, in all probability, increase the deficit—by a lot. theatln.tc/HHz6dJrj
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"Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX allows investors from China to buy stakes in the company as long as the funds are routed through the Cayman Islands or other offshore secrecy hubs, according to previously unreported court records..."
www.propublica.org/article/elon...
www.propublica.org/article/elon...
How Elon Musk’s SpaceX Secretly Allows Investment From China
As a U.S. military contractor, SpaceX sees allowing Chinese ownership as fraught. But it will allow the investment if it comes through secrecy hubs like the Cayman Islands, court records say. “It is c...
www.propublica.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:41 AM
"Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX allows investors from China to buy stakes in the company as long as the funds are routed through the Cayman Islands or other offshore secrecy hubs, according to previously unreported court records..."
www.propublica.org/article/elon...
www.propublica.org/article/elon...
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From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
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The machinery of mass deportation is meant to be impossible to stop. But any machine can be brought to a halt, if only we understand how the apparatus actually works.
A Step-By-Step Guide to Trump's Deportation Machine
The machinery of mass deportation is meant to be impossible to stop. But any machine can be brought to a halt, if only we understand how the apparatus actually works.
www.thenation.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The machinery of mass deportation is meant to be impossible to stop. But any machine can be brought to a halt, if only we understand how the apparatus actually works.
Colorado's Bennet: 'It’s important for people to know when it’s time to go’
www.npr.org/2025/03/20/g...
www.npr.org/2025/03/20/g...
Colorado senator on Schumer: 'It's important for people to know when it's time to go'
Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet stopped short Wednesday of calling on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership, but came pretty darn close.
www.npr.org
March 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Colorado's Bennet: 'It’s important for people to know when it’s time to go’
www.npr.org/2025/03/20/g...
www.npr.org/2025/03/20/g...
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What was Chuck Schumer thinking?
Why Senate Democrats Were Caught Flat-Footed
Let's consider the mindset that led them to give away a rare moment of leverage.
slate.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:47 AM
What was Chuck Schumer thinking?
@kenmartin.bsky.social
This reads like a joke divorced from reality, some twisted gaslighting of voters who know dem party leadership is just cosplaying opposition. Until you get rid of spineless and narcissistic Schumer, and figure out effective messaging, I will not believe you are serious.
This reads like a joke divorced from reality, some twisted gaslighting of voters who know dem party leadership is just cosplaying opposition. Until you get rid of spineless and narcissistic Schumer, and figure out effective messaging, I will not believe you are serious.
March 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
@kenmartin.bsky.social
This reads like a joke divorced from reality, some twisted gaslighting of voters who know dem party leadership is just cosplaying opposition. Until you get rid of spineless and narcissistic Schumer, and figure out effective messaging, I will not believe you are serious.
This reads like a joke divorced from reality, some twisted gaslighting of voters who know dem party leadership is just cosplaying opposition. Until you get rid of spineless and narcissistic Schumer, and figure out effective messaging, I will not believe you are serious.
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Yesterday was a tough day. Many folks were mad as hll, disheartened & frustrated.
It's easy to focus on the Senators who let us down, but let's not forget about the Senators who did the right thing.
I made this graphic last night because I wanted to focus on the good Senators who fought for us. 🔊🎵
It's easy to focus on the Senators who let us down, but let's not forget about the Senators who did the right thing.
I made this graphic last night because I wanted to focus on the good Senators who fought for us. 🔊🎵
March 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Yesterday was a tough day. Many folks were mad as hll, disheartened & frustrated.
It's easy to focus on the Senators who let us down, but let's not forget about the Senators who did the right thing.
I made this graphic last night because I wanted to focus on the good Senators who fought for us. 🔊🎵
It's easy to focus on the Senators who let us down, but let's not forget about the Senators who did the right thing.
I made this graphic last night because I wanted to focus on the good Senators who fought for us. 🔊🎵
11 Arrested at DC Office Demanding Schumer 'Stand With Working People' www.commondreams.org/news/governm...
11 Arrested at DC Office Demanding Schumer 'Stand With Working People' | Common Dreams
Protesters were arrested at U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's Washington, D.C. office while opposing his plan to vote for the GOP's stopgap measure.
www.commondreams.org
March 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
11 Arrested at DC Office Demanding Schumer 'Stand With Working People' www.commondreams.org/news/governm...
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❗Scoop: Trump Administration Appears to Launch ‘Alien Enemies Act’ Deportation Program
Also @aclu.org and @democracyforward.org filed suit in early hours of Saturday morning and emergency application for a Temporary Restraining Order.
Also @aclu.org and @democracyforward.org filed suit in early hours of Saturday morning and emergency application for a Temporary Restraining Order.
Trump Administration Appears to Launch 'Alien Enemies Act' Deportation Program
Trump administration appeared to start the process of carrying out the deportation of Venezuelan nationals pursuant to the Alien Enemies Act.
www.justsecurity.org
March 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
❗Scoop: Trump Administration Appears to Launch ‘Alien Enemies Act’ Deportation Program
Also @aclu.org and @democracyforward.org filed suit in early hours of Saturday morning and emergency application for a Temporary Restraining Order.
Also @aclu.org and @democracyforward.org filed suit in early hours of Saturday morning and emergency application for a Temporary Restraining Order.
chng.it/jPZS4bbfYx
I have left the Democratic party and I will not be back until Schumer is no longer Senate Minority Leader. Join me in signing this petition and call your Democratic Senators. Shut him down.
I have left the Democratic party and I will not be back until Schumer is no longer Senate Minority Leader. Join me in signing this petition and call your Democratic Senators. Shut him down.
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Boycott Contributions to Senate Democrats Until Chuck Schumer Steps Down
chng.it
March 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
chng.it/jPZS4bbfYx
I have left the Democratic party and I will not be back until Schumer is no longer Senate Minority Leader. Join me in signing this petition and call your Democratic Senators. Shut him down.
I have left the Democratic party and I will not be back until Schumer is no longer Senate Minority Leader. Join me in signing this petition and call your Democratic Senators. Shut him down.
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How to replace Chuck Schumer as leader.
March 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
How to replace Chuck Schumer as leader.
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Did your Democratic senator betray you yesterday by voting to give Trump more power to dismantle the federal government? Let them know you’re outraged by their decision to cave to extreme GOP demands, and that they’ve got some work to do to win back your trust: indivisible.org/resource/tel...
March 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Did your Democratic senator betray you yesterday by voting to give Trump more power to dismantle the federal government? Let them know you’re outraged by their decision to cave to extreme GOP demands, and that they’ve got some work to do to win back your trust: indivisible.org/resource/tel...
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This is so upsetting. The panic in her voice, the fact she is 8 months pregnant, which limits your ability to use your body to protect the people you love. Justice for this family -- NOW!
NEW: Family of Mahmoud Khalil just released footage of his arrest
“Stop resisting”
“He’s not resisting”
Agents seen continuing to ignore Mahmoud’s wife as she asks basic questions
“Stop resisting”
“He’s not resisting”
Agents seen continuing to ignore Mahmoud’s wife as she asks basic questions
March 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This is so upsetting. The panic in her voice, the fact she is 8 months pregnant, which limits your ability to use your body to protect the people you love. Justice for this family -- NOW!