@vluchr.bsky.social
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With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
🚨🚨 NEW: House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
The Republican package would slash taxes, boost spending on immigration and the military, and impose steep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and clean energy funding.
www.nbcnews.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
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OTD in 2023 we blew up the Kakhovka dam. My tankies believe 2 incompatible things.
1: Russia may use nukes and end humanity.
2: Russia is too nice to blow up a dam.
1: Russia may use nukes and end humanity.
2: Russia is too nice to blow up a dam.
June 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
OTD in 2023 we blew up the Kakhovka dam. My tankies believe 2 incompatible things.
1: Russia may use nukes and end humanity.
2: Russia is too nice to blow up a dam.
1: Russia may use nukes and end humanity.
2: Russia is too nice to blow up a dam.
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It just so happens that he was also Trump’s lawyer, so he can’t reveal anything that would hurt his client Trump without facing disbarment.
June 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
It just so happens that he was also Trump’s lawyer, so he can’t reveal anything that would hurt his client Trump without facing disbarment.
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NEW! DHS expands on its defiant middle finger to the Supreme Court's ruling that anyone subject to the Alien Enemies Act must get "reasonable time" to be able to "actually seek habeas relief."
They say they're only giving 12 HOURS for people to raise an objection, and 24 HOURS total to sue. Period!
They say they're only giving 12 HOURS for people to raise an objection, and 24 HOURS total to sue. Period!
April 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW! DHS expands on its defiant middle finger to the Supreme Court's ruling that anyone subject to the Alien Enemies Act must get "reasonable time" to be able to "actually seek habeas relief."
They say they're only giving 12 HOURS for people to raise an objection, and 24 HOURS total to sue. Period!
They say they're only giving 12 HOURS for people to raise an objection, and 24 HOURS total to sue. Period!
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BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer, the Associated Press reports.
Enough is enough. Hegseth must resign NOW!
Enough is enough. Hegseth must resign NOW!
April 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer, the Associated Press reports.
Enough is enough. Hegseth must resign NOW!
Enough is enough. Hegseth must resign NOW!
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A new study models the impact of the implosion of U.S.-funded disease treatment and prevention in the developing world — and suggests that Elon Musk and Marco Rubio will go down as among history’s greatest monsters if funding and effective administration are not restored.
Count the Dead by the Millions
From HIV and tuberculosis infections to millions of dead children, the deadly impact of Rubio, Musk and Trump’s agenda has been quantified.
www.rollingstone.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A new study models the impact of the implosion of U.S.-funded disease treatment and prevention in the developing world — and suggests that Elon Musk and Marco Rubio will go down as among history’s greatest monsters if funding and effective administration are not restored.
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Trump's tariffs can't replace income tax.
In 2024 US federal revenues were $4.9tn (17% of GDP).
US imports of goods were $3.3tn. Trump's tariff of 10% would give $330bn.
But US GDP was almost $29 tn, so Trump's tariffs could yield 1.1% of GDP!
Call Trump out on his gross lies & ignorance!
In 2024 US federal revenues were $4.9tn (17% of GDP).
US imports of goods were $3.3tn. Trump's tariff of 10% would give $330bn.
But US GDP was almost $29 tn, so Trump's tariffs could yield 1.1% of GDP!
Call Trump out on his gross lies & ignorance!
April 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Trump's tariffs can't replace income tax.
In 2024 US federal revenues were $4.9tn (17% of GDP).
US imports of goods were $3.3tn. Trump's tariff of 10% would give $330bn.
But US GDP was almost $29 tn, so Trump's tariffs could yield 1.1% of GDP!
Call Trump out on his gross lies & ignorance!
In 2024 US federal revenues were $4.9tn (17% of GDP).
US imports of goods were $3.3tn. Trump's tariff of 10% would give $330bn.
But US GDP was almost $29 tn, so Trump's tariffs could yield 1.1% of GDP!
Call Trump out on his gross lies & ignorance!
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Confirming per person familiar the existence of a second Signal group chat where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information about Houthi strikes that included family, personal lawyer and aides who have since been fired for allegedly leaking classifieds
Breaking via NY Times — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer
April 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Confirming per person familiar the existence of a second Signal group chat where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information about Houthi strikes that included family, personal lawyer and aides who have since been fired for allegedly leaking classifieds
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they're doing this to 19 year old white Germans. if you think you enjoy a certain degree safety because you're not part of the targeted groups, you're wrong.
Two young German travelers expected their Hawaii trip to be a highlight. Instead, their visit ended in handcuffs, jail time, and deportation — a stark reminder of the risks some international visitors face at US borders.
https://beatofhawaii.com/why-these-hawaii-travelers-were-jailed-and-deported/
https://beatofhawaii.com/why-these-hawaii-travelers-were-jailed-and-deported/
Why These Hawaii Travelers Were Jailed And Deported
Two young travelers expected their Hawaii trip to be the highlight of a long awaited world adventure. Instead, their arrival in Honolulu ended in handcuffs, jail, and deportation.
beatofhawaii.com
April 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
they're doing this to 19 year old white Germans. if you think you enjoy a certain degree safety because you're not part of the targeted groups, you're wrong.
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Putin thanked Hamas "for the humanitarian act" and spoke of their close ties.
Hamas is a terrorist organization that does not represent the Palestinian people.
Putin's gratitude to Hamas is a gratitude from one criminal to another.
Like-minded people, murderers, terrorists.
Hamas is a terrorist organization that does not represent the Palestinian people.
Putin's gratitude to Hamas is a gratitude from one criminal to another.
Like-minded people, murderers, terrorists.
April 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Putin thanked Hamas "for the humanitarian act" and spoke of their close ties.
Hamas is a terrorist organization that does not represent the Palestinian people.
Putin's gratitude to Hamas is a gratitude from one criminal to another.
Like-minded people, murderers, terrorists.
Hamas is a terrorist organization that does not represent the Palestinian people.
Putin's gratitude to Hamas is a gratitude from one criminal to another.
Like-minded people, murderers, terrorists.
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The latest cash infusion in the Trump family crypto exchange comes from a Russia-tied foreign investor with a checkered past who is looking to expand his business in the U.S.
Trump Family's Crypto Venture Nets $25 Million Investment From Firm Suspected of Fraud
DWF, a crypto firm that has faced allegations of market manipulation through "wash trading," backed a token from Trump's World Liberty Financial.
www.rollingstone.com
April 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The latest cash infusion in the Trump family crypto exchange comes from a Russia-tied foreign investor with a checkered past who is looking to expand his business in the U.S.
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Moscow seems pleased. One Russian paper today: “Soviet leaders’ dream of driving a wedge between the European part of Nato & the US has come true.” Another: “Trump is destroying the world created by US liberals…the changes in the global system serve [Russia’s] interests.” #ReadingRussia
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (16 April 2025)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Moscow seems pleased. One Russian paper today: “Soviet leaders’ dream of driving a wedge between the European part of Nato & the US has come true.” Another: “Trump is destroying the world created by US liberals…the changes in the global system serve [Russia’s] interests.” #ReadingRussia
@disneyparks.bsky.social please get someone in to fix the decals in the first room of Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios. There are huge white patches and scratches everywhere. By far, the worst I have ever seen it.
April 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
@disneyparks.bsky.social please get someone in to fix the decals in the first room of Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios. There are huge white patches and scratches everywhere. By far, the worst I have ever seen it.
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AOC: It’s bone-chilling. Every day, there’s something new. And today, we saw Trump express openness to sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons without due process. It’s anti-American.
April 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
AOC: It’s bone-chilling. Every day, there’s something new. And today, we saw Trump express openness to sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons without due process. It’s anti-American.
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“For electronics, at least, we’re now putting much higher tariffs on intermediate goods used in manufacturing than on final goods. This actually discourages manufacturing in the United States.”
April 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
“For electronics, at least, we’re now putting much higher tariffs on intermediate goods used in manufacturing than on final goods. This actually discourages manufacturing in the United States.”
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The moment when a Russian missile struck the city center of Sumy, killing over 20 civilians.
So far, 21 people have been reported killed, and 20 are injured.
The Russian attack happened on Palm Sunday, a Christian observance marking Christ's entry into Jerusalem, when many people go to churches.
So far, 21 people have been reported killed, and 20 are injured.
The Russian attack happened on Palm Sunday, a Christian observance marking Christ's entry into Jerusalem, when many people go to churches.
April 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The moment when a Russian missile struck the city center of Sumy, killing over 20 civilians.
So far, 21 people have been reported killed, and 20 are injured.
The Russian attack happened on Palm Sunday, a Christian observance marking Christ's entry into Jerusalem, when many people go to churches.
So far, 21 people have been reported killed, and 20 are injured.
The Russian attack happened on Palm Sunday, a Christian observance marking Christ's entry into Jerusalem, when many people go to churches.
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Russia is murdering scores of innocent people every day, can we do anything about it? Yes, we can! We're improving training of 🇺🇦 air defenders with 3D printers needed for dummy drones& maintenance: still €2.2k to go: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...
April 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Russia is murdering scores of innocent people every day, can we do anything about it? Yes, we can! We're improving training of 🇺🇦 air defenders with 3D printers needed for dummy drones& maintenance: still €2.2k to go: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...
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Ok what’s going on here?
Yields are going up which means bond prices are going down.
Fewer buyers of the world’s safest asset.
Normally when the economy slows, there’s a flight to safety, not away from it.
Means the world may be abandoning America.
We are flirting with a true crisis.
Yields are going up which means bond prices are going down.
Fewer buyers of the world’s safest asset.
Normally when the economy slows, there’s a flight to safety, not away from it.
Means the world may be abandoning America.
We are flirting with a true crisis.
10-year yield going vertical here. Something’s gonna break.
April 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Ok what’s going on here?
Yields are going up which means bond prices are going down.
Fewer buyers of the world’s safest asset.
Normally when the economy slows, there’s a flight to safety, not away from it.
Means the world may be abandoning America.
We are flirting with a true crisis.
Yields are going up which means bond prices are going down.
Fewer buyers of the world’s safest asset.
Normally when the economy slows, there’s a flight to safety, not away from it.
Means the world may be abandoning America.
We are flirting with a true crisis.
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Here's the webpage put up by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes for people to notify her office if they're havig problems dealing with Social Security.
Every state AG's office could do this. Might help.
www.azag.gov/socialsecurity
Every state AG's office could do this. Might help.
www.azag.gov/socialsecurity
Attention Arizona: Report Social Security Disruptions
Attorney General Kris Mayes continues to hold the federal government accountable for the illegal and unconstitutional actions by President Trump and Elon Musk, including reversing devastating federal ...
www.azag.gov
April 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Here's the webpage put up by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes for people to notify her office if they're havig problems dealing with Social Security.
Every state AG's office could do this. Might help.
www.azag.gov/socialsecurity
Every state AG's office could do this. Might help.
www.azag.gov/socialsecurity
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Wait, we should be reassured that financial systems handled high trading volume as the S&P fell by $5 trillion in two days???
WELKER: The markets lost more than $6 trillion in value. Was this disruption always part of the plan?
BESSENT: We had record volume on Friday and everything is working very smoothly. So the American people can take great comfort in that.
BESSENT: We had record volume on Friday and everything is working very smoothly. So the American people can take great comfort in that.
April 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Wait, we should be reassured that financial systems handled high trading volume as the S&P fell by $5 trillion in two days???
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Keep in mind — he claims this is all being done to boost 🇺🇸 manufacturing… but Biden actually did that 👇🏽
And his tariffs are actually hurting companies that are planning factories here and making them rethink their plans, despite what he’s saying: www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
And his tariffs are actually hurting companies that are planning factories here and making them rethink their plans, despite what he’s saying: www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
April 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Keep in mind — he claims this is all being done to boost 🇺🇸 manufacturing… but Biden actually did that 👇🏽
And his tariffs are actually hurting companies that are planning factories here and making them rethink their plans, despite what he’s saying: www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
And his tariffs are actually hurting companies that are planning factories here and making them rethink their plans, despite what he’s saying: www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
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If Nazi Germany, they sent political prisoners to the camps before they sent the Jews. If a fascist state has a way to disappear a person, then nobody is safe.
Trump says he wants to send Americans to gulags in El Salvador: "I love that. If we could take some of our 20 time wiseguys that push people into subways ... if he would take them, I would be honored to give them. I don't know what the law says on that ... I'm all for it."
April 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
If Nazi Germany, they sent political prisoners to the camps before they sent the Jews. If a fascist state has a way to disappear a person, then nobody is safe.
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Plan to give all of your private tax data to oligarchs.
www.wired.com/story/doge-h...
www.wired.com/story/doge-h...
DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data
DOGE operatives have repeatedly referred to the software company Palantir as a possible partner in creating a “mega API” at the IRS, sources tell WIRED.
www.wired.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Plan to give all of your private tax data to oligarchs.
www.wired.com/story/doge-h...
www.wired.com/story/doge-h...
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Tonight we learned that it was indeed Andry, the gay man sent to El Salvador because of his “mom” and “dad” tattoos, who an American journalist saw sobbing as guards slapped him repeatedly and shaved his head.
He is an innocent. And Trump sent him to a torture prison.
Bring them back!
He is an innocent. And Trump sent him to a torture prison.
Bring them back!
April 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Tonight we learned that it was indeed Andry, the gay man sent to El Salvador because of his “mom” and “dad” tattoos, who an American journalist saw sobbing as guards slapped him repeatedly and shaved his head.
He is an innocent. And Trump sent him to a torture prison.
Bring them back!
He is an innocent. And Trump sent him to a torture prison.
Bring them back!