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So, which is it?
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
March 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
So, which is it?
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
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“At the end of the day, there isn’t a level of fraud that would create savings. That’s not the way that you’re going to be able to get money back. The way that you’re going to do it is by cutting the agency and making it nonfunctional. And that is where we have to really be on guard.”
New pod: A Social Security official fears Musk's DOGE boys will "make mistakes" as they ransack the program searching for fake fraud. This shows that Dems can use coming cuts to Social Security to split the new MAGA coalition.
We dig deep into this here:
newrepublic.com/article/1924...
We dig deep into this here:
newrepublic.com/article/1924...
Musk’s Attack on Social Security Takes Ugly Turn with New Leak Stunner
As Trump officials move to cut Social Security and startling new info emerges about Elon Musk’s involvement, an advocate for social insurance explains how Trump and Musk are headed for deep political ...
newrepublic.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“At the end of the day, there isn’t a level of fraud that would create savings. That’s not the way that you’re going to be able to get money back. The way that you’re going to do it is by cutting the agency and making it nonfunctional. And that is where we have to really be on guard.”
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SCOOP: The new DOGE official seeking private taxpayer information at the IRS has ties to a sanctioned Russian oligarch considered part of Putin's inner circle.
Sam Corcos is married to a woman who partnered w/ a VC firm handling Suleyman Kerimov's money.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Sam Corcos is married to a woman who partnered w/ a VC firm handling Suleyman Kerimov's money.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
New DOGE Staffer Has Ties to a Sanctioned Russian Oligarch
Corcos, a new member of Elon Musk’s DOGE team, reportedly showed up at the IRS demanding detailed info about American taxpayers to hunt for fraud.
www.rollingstone.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
SCOOP: The new DOGE official seeking private taxpayer information at the IRS has ties to a sanctioned Russian oligarch considered part of Putin's inner circle.
Sam Corcos is married to a woman who partnered w/ a VC firm handling Suleyman Kerimov's money.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Sam Corcos is married to a woman who partnered w/ a VC firm handling Suleyman Kerimov's money.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
March 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
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America does not need a ‘resistance,’ or stale slogans, or people putting those slogans on little paddles. It needs an opposition party that boldly defends the nation’s virtues, the rule of law, and the rights of its people.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Democrats Are Acting Too Normal
In her response to Trump’s address, Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin failed to capture the hallucinatory nature of our national politics.
www.theatlantic.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
America does not need a ‘resistance,’ or stale slogans, or people putting those slogans on little paddles. It needs an opposition party that boldly defends the nation’s virtues, the rule of law, and the rights of its people.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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To be clear, the U.S. is leveling punishing tariffs on its allies while discussing easing sanctions on Russia.
March 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
To be clear, the U.S. is leveling punishing tariffs on its allies while discussing easing sanctions on Russia.
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Here's the SECDEF letter itself:
February 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Here's the SECDEF letter itself:
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DOGE continues to embarrass itself.
March 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
DOGE continues to embarrass itself.
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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We are living in a time of massive underreaction.
March 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We are living in a time of massive underreaction.
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I remember the wonderful days when such displays of unity were led by the United States, not aimed at it.
In an extraordinary display of public support, heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers from all over Europe and Canada are posting in support of Ukraine in response to the Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance.
March 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I remember the wonderful days when such displays of unity were led by the United States, not aimed at it.
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There it is! "Putin went through a hell of a lot with me. He went through a phony witch hunt." He is referring to them weathering their collusion becoming public, and now is the big payback: together until the end.
Trump to a reporter who asks him about Russia breaking a ceasefire: "What if a bomb drops on your head right now ... Putin went through a hell of a lot with me. He went through a phony witch hunt."
February 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
There it is! "Putin went through a hell of a lot with me. He went through a phony witch hunt." He is referring to them weathering their collusion becoming public, and now is the big payback: together until the end.
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Russia is ecstatic- Trump will be allowing their spies (diplomats) back into our country, while closing FBI units meant to protect us from foreign spies.
This is worse than a bad movie.
This is worse than a bad movie.
Quite an own goal. We r allowing an increased Russian intel presence in the US. Incredibly shortsighted-we worked for years to kick them out. And new FBI boss wants to reduce number of CI squads. Russian intel is thrilled-will run rampant in the US.
Meanwhile… Russia is eyeing talks with the Trump administration about re-establishing a significant diplomatic presence in the US as an opening to rebuild its spy network in the West, current and former US officials say. www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/p...
March 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Russia is ecstatic- Trump will be allowing their spies (diplomats) back into our country, while closing FBI units meant to protect us from foreign spies.
This is worse than a bad movie.
This is worse than a bad movie.
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: “It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.” kyivindependent.com/editorial-a-...
March 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT: “It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.” kyivindependent.com/editorial-a-...
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So - I've actually led Ebola outbreak response at USAID.
This is bunk from Elon. They have laid off most of the experts, they're bankrupting most of the partner orgs, have withdrawn from WHO, and muzzled CDC.
What's left is a fig-leaf effort to cover their asses politically.
This is bunk from Elon. They have laid off most of the experts, they're bankrupting most of the partner orgs, have withdrawn from WHO, and muzzled CDC.
What's left is a fig-leaf effort to cover their asses politically.
Elon Musk: "We will make mistakes. We won't be perfect ... so for example, with USAID, one of the things we accidentally canceled very briefly was ebola prevention."
February 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
So - I've actually led Ebola outbreak response at USAID.
This is bunk from Elon. They have laid off most of the experts, they're bankrupting most of the partner orgs, have withdrawn from WHO, and muzzled CDC.
What's left is a fig-leaf effort to cover their asses politically.
This is bunk from Elon. They have laid off most of the experts, they're bankrupting most of the partner orgs, have withdrawn from WHO, and muzzled CDC.
What's left is a fig-leaf effort to cover their asses politically.
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Again, folks seem not to grasp how much this is a total collapse of the Constitutional order. A random private citizen is running the "Cabinet" meeting of POTUS & the Principal Officers of the Executive Departments, & going around unplugging large portions of the government. And we're all just 🤷♂️
This man is barely even a formal government employee, let alone elected or Senate-confirmed. A total failure of the Constitutional order, just broadcast & normalized by every major media outlet.
Elon Musk is now presiding over the cabinet meeting. They're not beating the co-president allegations. (And co-president might be putting it charitably for Trump.)
February 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Again, folks seem not to grasp how much this is a total collapse of the Constitutional order. A random private citizen is running the "Cabinet" meeting of POTUS & the Principal Officers of the Executive Departments, & going around unplugging large portions of the government. And we're all just 🤷♂️
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On its face, this would seem intended to chill law firms from challenging the Trump administration in court
One more step taken to knock the pegs out of any ability to push back
One more step taken to knock the pegs out of any ability to push back
NEW: President Trump moved Tuesday to punish a law firm for providing pro bono legal services to Jack Smith as he prepared to face a potential investigation from the Trump administration.
He is stripping security clearnces and govt funding from the firm. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
He is stripping security clearnces and govt funding from the firm. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
February 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
On its face, this would seem intended to chill law firms from challenging the Trump administration in court
One more step taken to knock the pegs out of any ability to push back
One more step taken to knock the pegs out of any ability to push back
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Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
February 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
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America, say hello to your newly appointed Deputy FBI Director.
February 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
America, say hello to your newly appointed Deputy FBI Director.
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February 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
This is the most dangerous move yet
The canary is gasping for air
open.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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This is the best summary of the current geopolitical situation I have seen. Sir Alex Younger (head of MI6 from 2014-2020) is a genuine expert and provides concise insight into a complex situation. Not just some talking head with an opinion. Really worth watching.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9pL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9pL...
Former MI6 boss on Trump, Putin and a 'new era' for international relations
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
www.youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This is the best summary of the current geopolitical situation I have seen. Sir Alex Younger (head of MI6 from 2014-2020) is a genuine expert and provides concise insight into a complex situation. Not just some talking head with an opinion. Really worth watching.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9pL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9pL...
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A defining policy battle is about to come to a head in this country. The Republican budget will force everyone - especially Congress and the White House - to make plain whether they are prepared to harm the rest of us in order to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest.
February 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A defining policy battle is about to come to a head in this country. The Republican budget will force everyone - especially Congress and the White House - to make plain whether they are prepared to harm the rest of us in order to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest.