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“Despite what you heard, [Trump] came in with just under 50 percent of the vote,” Buttigieg said. “He won, I’m not disputing that. But it was the smallest popular vote margin since Nixon."

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I peaked in on Trump’s comedy routine going on tonight, which by the way was not funny at all, kinda made me throw up a little in my mouth…, but anyway, had to remind myself of these stats, thought you would appreciate this reminder as well… We all gotta show up next time America! Please…

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The road to authoritarianism is paved with this trope—the dire pending calamity that only the strongman has seen, and which only he can solve.

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Now, I’m not an economist but if tariffs are going to be a boon to the US economy, the markets should be exploding in green ink.

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A Public Citizen report obtained exclusively by NPR shows the new administration has halted or tried to dismiss cases or investigations against at least 89 companies in the last month.

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🔥 @aoc.bsky.social : “The numbers don’t add up. $880 BILLION is a devastating cut to Medicaid, and an attack on Medicare. Anyone who votes for this budget is voting to cut Medicaid and gut health care for Medicare recipients in 🇺🇸.” Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGg7cr0...

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when Elon Musk started recruiting for DOGE last November, he said the work would be “tedious” and “compensation is zero" now it turns out some DOGE operatives are earning six-figure salaries, one as high as $195,200, as much as a civil servant can legally make www.wired.com/story/doge-g...

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Republicans have been advised to avoid in-person town halls after confrontations over layoffs go viral. Meaning those fucking cowards are ashamed to look their constituents in the eye after what they did. Don’t take no for an answer. If they refuse to talk to you go to them and demand answers...

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Canadian PM Liberal candidate Chrystia Freeland: "100% tariffs on Teslas," and may cancel all Starlink contracts. She didn't say that Felon47 is a Russian Asset, but she did say Trump parroted all Russian talking points when meeting with President Zelenskyy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUMj...

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Joe Gallina: If you could tell Donald Trump anything tonight, what would you tell him? Rep. Jasmine Crockett: Grow a spine and stop being Putin’s hoe.

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Goldman Sachs is about to start its annual round of job cuts, moving the exercise to earlier in the year after previous reductions took place in the latter half. The New York-based bank will look to cut between 3% to 5% of staff, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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The Trumps and lawmakers from across the aisle have invited guests to Tuesday's joint address, representing some of the administration's top priorities. Here's a look at some of the names on the list.

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trump adviser says the veterans trump has fired from jobs in the U.S. government are "perhaps not fit to have a job" www.nbcnews.com/politics/rcn...

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Tesla is down $207 a share since the middle of December.

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You know, Joseph McCarthy was able to get away with a whole lot of shit until he started fucking with the Army… I think about that a lot.

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Already hearing that Republican members have been showing up to the House floor trying to take up the Dem side seats for the joint address 💀

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I strongly recommend that everyone in the US check their 401(k)’s and, more importantly, encourage all all their offline friends to do the same

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Some employees who were previously fired received emails saying they're "clear to return to work."

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Stocks dropped around the world as concerns about the trade war spurred a flight to short-term bonds, gold and haven currencies

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If you do NOT want to watch the State of Disinformation tonight, here are alternatives: State of the People 24 Hour Live Stream: stateofthepeople.media State of Our Union by Roland Martin: www.youtube.com/RolandSMartin MoveOn: Calling BS” on Trump’s Address: MoveOn.org/TrumpBS TANK THE RATINGS

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The reason Musk took over NOAA is because he wants his satellites to replace NOAA's satellites. Bill Nye explains the importance of NOAA. This is #Corruption. Musk is a crook. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE99...

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Looking up at the ceiling of Marie Antoinette’s bedroom at the Palace of Versailles

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If you want to eat the most expensive eggs you’ve ever had in your life, you should have backyard chickens. Don’t get me wrong, I love them and have raised them, but they are an expensive hobby.

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As President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check and offer context as the speech unfolds.

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Is this what they meant by a Red Wave?

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The market is tanking, Trump just launched a trade war, we told Cyber Command to stand down against Russia, Trump is rolling out a massive crypto scam, and drug dealers have started selling eggs because the profit margin is better. You aren’t distracting us with culture war BS.

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To appreciate how the US has changed, watch these classic movies. - The Post - All the President’s Men - Hidden Figures - American President - Dave - Apollo 13 - Good Night & Good Luck - Imitation Game - Spotlight - Wag the Dog - Die Hard With A Vengeance The world they depict is unimaginable now.

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MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say

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Freeland: "If these tariffs are put in place, it is going to hurt Americans ... your grocery prices are gonna go up, bc you know what you need to grow food in the US? You need fertilizer. 80% of it comes from Canada and you're gonna be a 25% tax on it? ... the WSJ is right. This is dumb."

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I'm looking forward to catching up LIVE with Stephen Colbert tonight. Feels like there will be plenty to discuss! Tune in to the Late Show at 11:35 pm ET.

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Omg. In a shocking moment, Nancy Bolan, a fired USAID worker and tonight’s guest of Rep. Ritchie Torres — reveals that Donald Trump has pulled the U.S. from the global polio eradication initiative — which threatens its spread to the U.S. Every single American should see this.

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I’m not going to the Joint Address. I will be live posting and chatting with you all here instead. Then going on IG Live after.

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Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.

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Sadly, it’s time to revive this 2017 TIME cover.

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NOTE: The opponents of DEI are purging anyone who is not a white man from military leadership This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny

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Bob Hope House, John Lautner, Palm Springs, California, USA

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The sunset tonight from my home in Big Sur was special. Perhaps the Great Mother is pleased with our hard work today tending her ancient oaks. 🌎🌲🍁🔥🌳🪶

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There are protests this Tuesday (March 4th) and #StandUpForScience rallies and protests on Friday March 7th. Then WomensMarches on the 8th. Get out there. We have a job to do because the current GOP are keeping us from doing our real jobs. 🧪🦠🌎🧬🗽

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Keir Starmer will tell European leaders that they need to face the “brutal reality” and increase defense spending, as the British prime minister sought to use his line into the White House to keep the trans-Atlantic alliance from breaking apart over Ukraine.

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Trump’s firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give ‘license to bully officials’, judge rules

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