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“On Sept. 20, 2024, with hidden cameras recording the scene at a meeting spot in Texas, Homan accepted $50K in bills, according to the internal case summary and sources.”
With Patel and Bongino running/demolishing the FBI, I imagine the career G-men will leak more.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...
With Patel and Bongino running/demolishing the FBI, I imagine the career G-men will leak more.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
www.msnbc.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“On Sept. 20, 2024, with hidden cameras recording the scene at a meeting spot in Texas, Homan accepted $50K in bills, according to the internal case summary and sources.”
With Patel and Bongino running/demolishing the FBI, I imagine the career G-men will leak more.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...
With Patel and Bongino running/demolishing the FBI, I imagine the career G-men will leak more.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...
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The real issue isn’t left vs right.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
September 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The real issue isn’t left vs right.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
It’s not white vs black.
It’s not citizen vs immigrant.
It’s not gay vs straight.
The real issue is that a lot of powerful people have a vested interest — and a lot of money invested — in dividing us, and it’s working.
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An article from 2024 on Russell Vought and Christian Nationalism in a second Trump administration.
www.politico.com/news/2024/02...
www.politico.com/news/2024/02...
Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration
Spearheading the effort is Russell Vought, president of The Center for Renewing America, part of a conservative consortium preparing for Trump's return to power.
www.politico.com
July 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
An article from 2024 on Russell Vought and Christian Nationalism in a second Trump administration.
www.politico.com/news/2024/02...
www.politico.com/news/2024/02...
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House Republicans proposed to diminish a federal grant for students. Campus leaders want the Senate to save it.
Under proposed changes in the House, most recipients of the Pell Grant could receive a smaller award.
Under proposed changes in the House, most recipients of the Pell Grant could receive a smaller award.
House Republicans proposed to diminish a federal grant for students. Campus leaders want the Senate to save it.
Under proposed changes in the House, most recipients of the Pell Grant could receive a smaller award.
www.politico.com
June 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
House Republicans proposed to diminish a federal grant for students. Campus leaders want the Senate to save it.
Under proposed changes in the House, most recipients of the Pell Grant could receive a smaller award.
Under proposed changes in the House, most recipients of the Pell Grant could receive a smaller award.
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‘A historic betrayal’: Murkowski slams Trump administration revoking protections for Afghan immigrants
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
‘A historic betrayal’: Murkowski slams Trump administration revoking protections for Afghan immigrants
A joint letter from Lisa Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen urged the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the protections immediately.
www.politico.com
May 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
‘A historic betrayal’: Murkowski slams Trump administration revoking protections for Afghan immigrants
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
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The White House said the "Make America Healthy Again" report released last week by RFK Junior and HHS that reportedly cites studies that do not exist was subject to "formatting errors" and "will be updated". (CNN)
May 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The White House said the "Make America Healthy Again" report released last week by RFK Junior and HHS that reportedly cites studies that do not exist was subject to "formatting errors" and "will be updated". (CNN)
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AnotherTrumpDisaster.com - new website makes it easy to find the worst of the worst (and more) of Disasters Trump is raining down on us. Find by categories - health, climate, DEI, more... Plus share your story on how he's harming you/your community. Check it out and share.
May 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
AnotherTrumpDisaster.com - new website makes it easy to find the worst of the worst (and more) of Disasters Trump is raining down on us. Find by categories - health, climate, DEI, more... Plus share your story on how he's harming you/your community. Check it out and share.
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As it turns out, Mike Johnson is wrong. Who knew.
May 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
As it turns out, Mike Johnson is wrong. Who knew.
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Analysis by Glenn Kessler: There is no dispute that people have died because the Trump administration abruptly suspended foreign aid. One might quibble over how many people have died. But you can’t call it a lie.
Analysis | Rubio’s claim that it’s ‘a lie’ that people have died from foreign-aid cuts
The secretary of state rejected convincing evidence documented in news reports and by disease modelers.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Analysis by Glenn Kessler: There is no dispute that people have died because the Trump administration abruptly suspended foreign aid. One might quibble over how many people have died. But you can’t call it a lie.
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Autocrats want a totalitarian society.
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Linda McMahon: "Universities should continue to be able to do research as long as they're abiding by the laws and in sync, I think, with the administration and what the administration is trying to accomplish."
May 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Autocrats want a totalitarian society.
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Hannah Arendt, sound familiar? "Totalitarian society, as distinguished from totalitarian government, is indeed monolithic; all public manifestations, cultural, artistic, or learned, and all organizations, welfare and social services, even sports and entertainment, are 'coordinated'."
May 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Hannah Arendt, sound familiar? "Totalitarian society, as distinguished from totalitarian government, is indeed monolithic; all public manifestations, cultural, artistic, or learned, and all organizations, welfare and social services, even sports and entertainment, are 'coordinated'."
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really remarkable how many people have willingly torched their reputations for trump. example 829,476:
RADDATZ: Trump said he's made 200 deals on tariffs. 200 deals? Who has he made deals with? Is there actually any deal at this point?
BESSENT: I believe that he is referring to subdeals within the negotiations we are doing
BESSENT: I believe that he is referring to subdeals within the negotiations we are doing
April 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
really remarkable how many people have willingly torched their reputations for trump. example 829,476:
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The Art of the Subdeal
RADDATZ: Trump said he's made 200 deals on tariffs. 200 deals? Who has he made deals with? Is there actually any deal at this point?
BESSENT: I believe that he is referring to subdeals within the negotiations we are doing
BESSENT: I believe that he is referring to subdeals within the negotiations we are doing
April 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Art of the Subdeal
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The arrest of Judge Duggan reeks of desperation. They've had a really bad few weeks. Trump's poll numbers have plummeted. Putin & Xi are mocking him. Defiance in the US is growing. The economy is getting worse. They keep getting routed in court. Anything, anything to keep the focus on "illegals."
Another extraordinary retreat for this odious Administration:
"The Trump administration has restored the student visa registrations of thousands of foreign students studying in the United States"
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
"The Trump administration has restored the student visa registrations of thousands of foreign students studying in the United States"
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Trump administration reverses abrupt terminations of foreign students’ US visa registrations
DOJ announced the reversal in federal court after weeks of intense scrutiny by courts and dozens of restraining orders issued by judges.
www.politico.com
April 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The arrest of Judge Duggan reeks of desperation. They've had a really bad few weeks. Trump's poll numbers have plummeted. Putin & Xi are mocking him. Defiance in the US is growing. The economy is getting worse. They keep getting routed in court. Anything, anything to keep the focus on "illegals."
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And taxpayer money is being used for thousands of frivolous and unnecessary legal battles all over the US.
#DOGE #Efficiency #Fog #Deception #Felon
#DOGE #Efficiency #Fog #Deception #Felon
Breaking News: Harvard sued the Trump administration, fighting back against its threats to slash billions of dollars from the school’s research funding. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
April 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
And taxpayer money is being used for thousands of frivolous and unnecessary legal battles all over the US.
#DOGE #Efficiency #Fog #Deception #Felon
#DOGE #Efficiency #Fog #Deception #Felon
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If the stories in kids books doesn't represent all facets of the society, are we not hindering their growth?
Not advocating for explicitly adult or violent content to be shown to them. But to show that various kinds of communities & people are part of our society shud be normal. #BookBans #BookSky
Not advocating for explicitly adult or violent content to be shown to them. But to show that various kinds of communities & people are part of our society shud be normal. #BookBans #BookSky
The Supreme Court to weigh parents' objections over books made available in a school district's elementary schools that feature stories about gay and transgender characters.
Supreme Court weighs parents' objections to LGBTQ content in elementary schools
Some parents in Montgomery County, Md., schools say they have a religious right to ensure their children aren't exposed to LGBTQ books in the classroom.
nbcnews.to
April 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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The issue is divulging classified information to non-intended recipients. Risking not just intelligence, but means and methods as well. For what? Just to show off to his family and friends.
And he is angry about people reporting on his illegal acts? #Defense #Intelligence #Compromised
And he is angry about people reporting on his illegal acts? #Defense #Intelligence #Compromised
At the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at reporters over coverage of him sharing war plans in a second Signal chat that included members of his family and his personal lawyer.
Read more: nyti.ms/3GiswuB
Read more: nyti.ms/3GiswuB
April 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The issue is divulging classified information to non-intended recipients. Risking not just intelligence, but means and methods as well. For what? Just to show off to his family and friends.
And he is angry about people reporting on his illegal acts? #Defense #Intelligence #Compromised
And he is angry about people reporting on his illegal acts? #Defense #Intelligence #Compromised
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What are they doing than?
Just commenting and sitting on sidelines.
Just commenting and sitting on sidelines.
Elon Musk's DOGE is moving to downsize the Social Security Administration with office closures, cutbacks on phone services and new rules requiring in-person visits for some prospective beneficiaries.
And he's making those changes without consulting some of the most senior Republican lawmakers.
And he's making those changes without consulting some of the most senior Republican lawmakers.
Top Republicans say they're out of the loop as DOGE downsizes Social Security Administration
They aren’t complaining about it, at least publicly. But some would like a heads-up on office closures, staffing cuts and other changes that affect their constituents.
nbcnews.to
April 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What are they doing than?
Just commenting and sitting on sidelines.
Just commenting and sitting on sidelines.
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The token, LIBRA, was launched the day Milei mentioned it on his personal X account.
Argentine President Milei facing impeachment calls after promoting cryptocurrency whose value has tanked
The token, LIBRA, was launched the day Milei mentioned it on his personal X account.
nbcnews.to
April 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The token, LIBRA, was launched the day Milei mentioned it on his personal X account.
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These users feuded with Musk on X then saw their reach collapse. It’s the starkest sign yet that Musk has the power to suppress critics and control the conversation on X and is willing to use it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
They Criticized Musk on X. Then Their Reach Collapsed.
Three users who disagreed with the site’s owner saw views for their posts plummet.
www.nytimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
These users feuded with Musk on X then saw their reach collapse. It’s the starkest sign yet that Musk has the power to suppress critics and control the conversation on X and is willing to use it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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NEW: In internal emails reviewed by the @nytimes.com, some of the Big Law firms that reached deals with the @USEEOC cast the moves as business decisions to avoid the time & cost of battling with the federal agency & the Trump White House.
Trump Administration Deploys EEOC in Fight Against Law Firms and DEI Efforts
The Trump administration has deployed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in its effort to seek retribution against corporate law firms.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
NEW: In internal emails reviewed by the @nytimes.com, some of the Big Law firms that reached deals with the @USEEOC cast the moves as business decisions to avoid the time & cost of battling with the federal agency & the Trump White House.
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Two headlines in the New York Times today.
April 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Two headlines in the New York Times today.
What are they doing than?
Just commenting and sitting on sidelines.
Just commenting and sitting on sidelines.
Elon Musk's DOGE is moving to downsize the Social Security Administration with office closures, cutbacks on phone services and new rules requiring in-person visits for some prospective beneficiaries.
And he's making those changes without consulting some of the most senior Republican lawmakers.
And he's making those changes without consulting some of the most senior Republican lawmakers.
Top Republicans say they're out of the loop as DOGE downsizes Social Security Administration
They aren’t complaining about it, at least publicly. But some would like a heads-up on office closures, staffing cuts and other changes that affect their constituents.
nbcnews.to
April 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What are they doing than?
Just commenting and sitting on sidelines.
Just commenting and sitting on sidelines.
The issue is divulging classified information to non-intended recipients. Risking not just intelligence, but means and methods as well. For what? Just to show off to his family and friends.
And he is angry about people reporting on his illegal acts? #Defense #Intelligence #Compromised
And he is angry about people reporting on his illegal acts? #Defense #Intelligence #Compromised
At the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at reporters over coverage of him sharing war plans in a second Signal chat that included members of his family and his personal lawyer.
Read more: nyti.ms/3GiswuB
Read more: nyti.ms/3GiswuB
April 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The issue is divulging classified information to non-intended recipients. Risking not just intelligence, but means and methods as well. For what? Just to show off to his family and friends.
And he is angry about people reporting on his illegal acts? #Defense #Intelligence #Compromised
And he is angry about people reporting on his illegal acts? #Defense #Intelligence #Compromised
If the stories in kids books doesn't represent all facets of the society, are we not hindering their growth?
Not advocating for explicitly adult or violent content to be shown to them. But to show that various kinds of communities & people are part of our society shud be normal. #BookBans #BookSky
Not advocating for explicitly adult or violent content to be shown to them. But to show that various kinds of communities & people are part of our society shud be normal. #BookBans #BookSky
The Supreme Court to weigh parents' objections over books made available in a school district's elementary schools that feature stories about gay and transgender characters.
Supreme Court weighs parents' objections to LGBTQ content in elementary schools
Some parents in Montgomery County, Md., schools say they have a religious right to ensure their children aren't exposed to LGBTQ books in the classroom.
nbcnews.to
April 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM