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DOGE claims it "saved US $50B" Not sure if that's a one time or annual savings It's roughly $2.75 a week per American Not even enough for a small Starbucks latte 🤦🏻‍♂️ In the meantime, National Parks & museums have closed; VA & FAA employees have been fired; and people are dying overseas

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A new website created by about a dozen federal employees, called “We the Builders,” aims to be a secure outlet for government workers to share stories about how their workplaces are being impacted by DOGE, and a place to explain the real-world impact of its access to government tech systems.

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🤬🤬🤬

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Nailed it.

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It’s only right for him to be on the first flight to Mars. It’s his baby.

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Evil is an understatement 😡

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Either way we're the one's getting fucked! 🙄😡

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firing for "too much DEI" is plainly firing a woman and a Black man on the presumption only white men can be qualified. this is disgusting biogtry.

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He nails it.

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Anyone else see that Cybertruck stuck in the snow while the Honda Fit drives right past it? Pretty much sums up America vs rest of the world.

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When you fire the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-who’s Black Replacing him with an unqualified white man Then ax the Chief of Naval Operations-who’s a woman-saying she’s a DEI hire After you fired a female Coast Guard Commandant Your racism and misogyny seem pretty clear apnews.com/article/trum...

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Maine Governor Janet Mills: “I’m complying with state and federal laws” Trump: “We ARE the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funding at all if you don’t….” Mills: “We’ll see you in court.”

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There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

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Listen up.

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Has anyone notified Doge? I’m sure they’ll be right on it.

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When even Boris Johnson speaks up.

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WYOMING: “Thank you, Madam chairman.” “I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.” “Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”

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Technically, it was the nobility. Most of the richest men were in the Third Estate, but the idea works.

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🫡🇺🇸 "Americans do not swear an oath to a king, a tyrant or a dictator. We swear an oath to the Constitution and the idea of America, for which we are willing to die," — Mark Milley ❗️He said that every US military member gives his life to protect the Constitution, not to individuals.

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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

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Facts

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In the depths of the Nebraskan winter, 2400 people came out to listen to Bernie Sanders in Omaha last night. 800 had to be turned away at the door. Over 190,000 tuned into the livestream. There is a movement to be harnessed here. @sanders.senate.gov (📸 Anna Bahr)

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FOX NEWS: You are against people bringing in eggs that have not been-- I mean, we have the USDA for a reason. These could be contaminated and bring illnesses in. GALLEGO: Absolutely. This is why we shouldn't be firing USDA inspectors that are actually doing oversight over avian flu

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My lord!! Susan Collins needs to get her fainting couch back from JD Vance for this one. (Prob should pay to have it deep cleaned first though).

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Abuse of power is disgusting. This cruel rapist must be removed from power or we’re all fucked. Even maga. He doesn’t give a shit about anyone now that he’s consolidated power for nefarious ways.

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Heard a song from the 80s reference a "long distance call" and it occurred to me that this is a concept that no longer holds any emotional currency whatsoever

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‘Constitutional Crisis’ Is an Understatement - The Atlantic

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The Russian military is sending wounded troops on crutches back to the frontlines to fight, and redeploying soldiers with significant injuries to combat roles, as it struggles with growing manpower issues, according to videos and testimony obtained by CNN: bit.ly/3Xg5Fp1

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The Mad King

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How one restaurant got caught up in Trump’s crackdown on immigration

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So the President not only fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He also fired the top JAGs at the Army, Navy and Air Force. Those are the lead people who determine what is a legal order and what is not. So if you're planning to do things that are illegal they're the most obvious obstacle.

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Regardless of how much coverage it gets, Trump aiming to install a military command that places loyalty to him above loyalty to the constitution needs to be a much bigger story.

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Constituent: When will you stand up to them and say that is enough? Rep. Fitzgerald: The end result of the fraud and abuse that has been discovered Crowd: Booo

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If this happened in a foreign country we’d call it a purge

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Right here…🔥

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THIS STORY IS GETTING REMOVED LEFT AND RIGHT. STILL UP IN THE UK. www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...

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Legal requirements. There are legal. Requirements. For the position.

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People experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.

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A young man shares an emotional TikTok, breaking down in tears after his mother was abruptly and unexpectedly deported from the US: "She literally just paid her taxes… We're not safe; no one's safe… Hug your loved ones, please"

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😨😨

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