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JD Vance has been slammed for humiliatingly backtracking on his sickening remarks about Britain after being slammed by politicians and veterans.
'Lying' Vance slammed for humiliating four-word backtrack after sickening insult
www.irishstar.com
March 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
JD Vance has been slammed for humiliatingly backtracking on his sickening remarks about Britain after being slammed by politicians and veterans.
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US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to eliminate public participation in many of his department's policy decisions, a move that appears to contradict his pledge to Congress of 'radical transparency' reut.rs/41ePvgW
US House Democrats press Kennedy over health agency firings
Democrats in the House of Representatives demanded answers on Wednesday from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the exact number of employees fired from the health agencies he oversees and warned the dismissals could undermine public health.
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February 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to eliminate public participation in many of his department's policy decisions, a move that appears to contradict his pledge to Congress of 'radical transparency' reut.rs/41ePvgW
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Multiple sources told The Daily's Beast "punitive" and "toxic work culture" were to blame.
'Mass exodus' of staff flees office of 'nightmare' lawmaker Anna Paulina Luna: report
Almost all of Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's (R-FL) staff has reportedly turned over during her time in office because of "nightmare" working conditions. Multiple sources told The Daily's Beast's Juliegrace...
www.rawstory.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Multiple sources told The Daily's Beast "punitive" and "toxic work culture" were to blame.
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Federal government spends significantly more money and provides greater benefits in Republican states than these states pay in taxes
MAGA STATE MOOCHERS
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MAGA STATE MOOCHERS
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Which States Receive More in Federal Benefits Than They Pay in Taxes? Red Ones!
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February 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Federal government spends significantly more money and provides greater benefits in Republican states than these states pay in taxes
MAGA STATE MOOCHERS
youtu.be/Wc13pAB18XU
MAGA STATE MOOCHERS
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JUST IN: A federal judge has indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's federal funding freeze, criticizing the move as "irrational" and "imprudent." cnn.it/4hTrWRM
February 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
JUST IN: A federal judge has indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's federal funding freeze, criticizing the move as "irrational" and "imprudent." cnn.it/4hTrWRM
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A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to pay hundreds of millions in foreign assistance funds that have been in limbo despite his directive that such aid resume — action targeting President Trump’s pause in aid, which has led to chaos globally.
Judge orders Trump administration to pay millions in USAID funds
Officials have one day to resume foreign aid payments after a contentious hearing in which a government lawyer couldn’t say if funds had been unfrozen.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to pay hundreds of millions in foreign assistance funds that have been in limbo despite his directive that such aid resume — action targeting President Trump’s pause in aid, which has led to chaos globally.
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A federal judge in Maryland on Monday temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Management from providing “personally identifiable information” to Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service
Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to Department of Education, personnel office systems • Ohio Capital Journal
A federal judge in Maryland on Monday temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Management from providing “personally identifiable information” to Elon Musk’s…
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February 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A federal judge in Maryland on Monday temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Management from providing “personally identifiable information” to Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service
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Talk is cheap, GOP senators. Start voting against Trump’s nominees and agenda, or sit down and stop wasting everyone’s time and attention.
February 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Talk is cheap, GOP senators. Start voting against Trump’s nominees and agenda, or sit down and stop wasting everyone’s time and attention.
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BREAKING: The White House stifles free press in move akin to the Kremlin, Trump's approval rating plummets, another near collision for planes in Chicago, another loss for Trump in court, and more.
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The White House Attacks The Press as Another Plane Near-Miss Raises Alarms | Evening Rundown
The White House stifles free press in move akin to the Kremlin, Trump's approval rating plummets, another near collision for planes in Chicago, another loss for Trump in court, and more.
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February 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
BREAKING: The White House stifles free press in move akin to the Kremlin, Trump's approval rating plummets, another near collision for planes in Chicago, another loss for Trump in court, and more.
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The men told NPR they were kept in the dark about why they were in Guantánamo Bay, and were denied access to an attorney or a phone call with loved ones.
Venezuelan men allege mistreatment while in detention in Guantánamo Bay
The men told NPR they were kept in the dark about why they were in Guantánamo Bay, and were denied access to an attorney or a phone call with loved ones.
www.npr.org
February 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The men told NPR they were kept in the dark about why they were in Guantánamo Bay, and were denied access to an attorney or a phone call with loved ones.
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Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
February 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
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Donald Trump's budget director Russell Vought is the architect not just of Project 2025 but of the past 36 chaotic days of Trump 2.0. We need to dig into Vought's philosophy of "radical constitutionalism" and where it could lead the nation.
Trump Is Letting Russell Vought Go Wild
Vought's Project 2025 “unitary executive” theory has us headed toward a constitutional cliff
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Donald Trump's budget director Russell Vought is the architect not just of Project 2025 but of the past 36 chaotic days of Trump 2.0. We need to dig into Vought's philosophy of "radical constitutionalism" and where it could lead the nation.
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Amy Gleason, a former health care investment executive, is serving as the acting administrator of the Elon Musk run Department of Government Efficiency, a White House official said on Tuesday.
Amy Gleason Named Acting DOGE Administrator
Ms. Gleason is the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, according to a White House official. The news comes as a federal judge questioned who was leading the operation.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Amy Gleason, a former health care investment executive, is serving as the acting administrator of the Elon Musk run Department of Government Efficiency, a White House official said on Tuesday.
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"Well, she is my president now."
'More of this energy': Jasmine Crockett cheered for cursing out Elon Musk in viral video
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) received a wave of gratitude online after she responded to billionaire Elon Musk with a simple but profane phrase.During a House Democratic Caucus press conference on Tues...
www.rawstory.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"Well, she is my president now."
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Trump just directed the U.S. Attorney General to suspend any security clearances "held by Peter Koski and all members, partners, and employees of Covington & Burling LLP who assisted former Special Counsel Jack Smith during his time as Special Counsel...."
February 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Trump just directed the U.S. Attorney General to suspend any security clearances "held by Peter Koski and all members, partners, and employees of Covington & Burling LLP who assisted former Special Counsel Jack Smith during his time as Special Counsel...."
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Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump's domestic agenda
Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
www.npr.org
February 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
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The White House is stripping the White House Correspondents’ Association of its role in managing the White House Press Pool, taking control of deciding who will be a part of the small rotating group of journalists and photographers who accompany the president. cnn.it/4bijwkD
February 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The White House is stripping the White House Correspondents’ Association of its role in managing the White House Press Pool, taking control of deciding who will be a part of the small rotating group of journalists and photographers who accompany the president. cnn.it/4bijwkD
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🚨BREAKING: Ninth Circuit AFFIRMS lower court decision striking down Arizona voter suppression law H.B. 2492 which imposed unconstitutional and burdensome proof of citizenship requirements.
A big victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona. A stinging defeat for the RNC.
A big victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona. A stinging defeat for the RNC.
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www.democracydocket.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨BREAKING: Ninth Circuit AFFIRMS lower court decision striking down Arizona voter suppression law H.B. 2492 which imposed unconstitutional and burdensome proof of citizenship requirements.
A big victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona. A stinging defeat for the RNC.
A big victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona. A stinging defeat for the RNC.
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NEW COLUMN -- Trump put up a new portrait of Ronald Reagan overlooking the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. If it could move, it would turn its back in shame.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Opinion: The Party Of Reagan Becomes The Party Of Putin
Four decades after Ronald Reagan confronted the Soviets' "evil empire," Donald Trump has essentially switched sides.
www.huffpost.com
February 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
NEW COLUMN -- Trump put up a new portrait of Ronald Reagan overlooking the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. If it could move, it would turn its back in shame.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Congressional Democrats at a press conference lambasted the U.S. House GOP’s budget resolution Tuesday, expressing concerns over the impact of potential tax cuts for wealthy Americans at the expense of government programs like Medicaid.
Democrats blast U.S. House GOP budget, predicting potential cuts to Medicaid • Ohio Capital Journal
Congressional Democrats at a press conference lambasted the U.S. House GOP’s budget resolution Tuesday, expressing concerns over the impact of potential tax cuts for wealthy Americans at the expense…
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February 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Congressional Democrats at a press conference lambasted the U.S. House GOP’s budget resolution Tuesday, expressing concerns over the impact of potential tax cuts for wealthy Americans at the expense of government programs like Medicaid.
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NEW: DOGE quietly deletes the five largest spending cuts it had been celebrating last week.
All of them contained errors that wildly over-inflated how much had been saved. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
All of them contained errors that wildly over-inflated how much had been saved. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week
The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
NEW: DOGE quietly deletes the five largest spending cuts it had been celebrating last week.
All of them contained errors that wildly over-inflated how much had been saved. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
All of them contained errors that wildly over-inflated how much had been saved. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
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I wrote this BEFORE Leavitt announced that the White House will hand-select pool reporters to cover Trump. I must be psychic
I don't really use the term "propaganda" lightly, but I think we should outline what's happening at the White House and elsewhere: the rise of a new state media. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Meet the new state media
How the second Trump administration grants access and status to conspiracy theorists, propagandists, and far-right influencers.
www.motherjones.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I wrote this BEFORE Leavitt announced that the White House will hand-select pool reporters to cover Trump. I must be psychic
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Huh, turns out you can't have private UNIDENTIFIED security assault and kidnap people because you don't like what they say at city hall
Weird.
Weird.
Coeur d’Alene prosecutors dismiss citation against woman dragged from town hall, city revokes security company’s business license
City prosecutors will dismiss a misdemeanor battery citation issued to the Post Falls woman who plainclothes private security guards dragged out of a legislative town hall Saturday and the city of Coe...
cdapress.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Huh, turns out you can't have private UNIDENTIFIED security assault and kidnap people because you don't like what they say at city hall
Weird.
Weird.