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It's not a tax, it's a fee. GOP lawmakers have suggested instituting a $20 annual fee for cars. The House Transportation Committee included the "FEE" in a draft proposal. The proposal would add a $200 annual vehicle registration fee for EVs and a $100 fee for hybrid vehicles.

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Stay in shape ! A US Army explosive ordnance disposal officer has broken the world record for running a mile in a bomb suit by 20 seconds. Capt. Travis G. Chewning-Kulick, wearing a heavy 62-pound bomb suit. He beat the previous record of 7:24:21 set by British soldier Mark Gibbs in 2017.

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Mine is bigger than yours. Crowd size again and Trump still loses. Trump had about 2,400 people while Sanders drew 10,000. The protestors outside of Trump's rally numbered about 3,000. Little crowds for a little man.

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McConnell sits on the sideline when the economy is on the line after personally destroying the Supreme Court. From Axios:

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Just heard Noem's bag is recovered. Still no explanation of why she carries $3,000 in cash around with her. Items inside the bag included a Louis Vuitton Clemence wallet, driver’s license, medication, apartment keys, passport, DHS access badge, makeup bag, blank checks, and about $3,000 in cash

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In Trump's political campaign against Big Law, 9 firms have struck deals with the president, collectively promising $940 million in pro bono work. Four opted to fight the administration in court. In each of the 4 lawsuits, federal judges quickly blocked the most elements of Trump's orders.

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USAF bomber readiness by the numbers. Lucky to get half ? From Air & Space Forces Magazine.

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Negotiating a Medal of Honor. From Air & Space Forces Magazine.

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Donald Trump has named new F-47 fighter after himself The newly designated F-47 ‘Trump fighter’ will replace the F-22 Raptor as part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. Better to use the name "FELON" which is the NATO designation for SU-57.

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GOP trying to legislate concealed carry everywhere ! STOP THEM.

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Some geniuses are still buying Tesla stock ... you have to wonder why ? Because all the regulatory agencies looking into Tesla don't exist anymore or have been scaled back ?

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As Trump neared the coffin, accompanied by his wife Melania, onlookers identified what they considered a significant gaffe. Attendees should refrain from treading on the carpet directly under the Pope's coffin. The carpet holds significant meaning, symbolizing holy ground and sanctified space.

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Vatican asked that men attending Pope Francis' funeral wear black suit, with black tie and white shirt. Trump can't read or didn't care.

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I am just curious, given Trump's use of the President's pardon power, is there any interest in a Constitutional Amendment to remove the pardon power ?

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As of Thursday, April 24, 2025, approximately 61,000 people have visited St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who is lying in state following his death at age 88. The Vatican has kept the basilica open overnight to accommodate the large number of mourners.

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Who's buying Tesla stock ? Revenue down 9% ; Net Income down 71% ; EPS $.27 instead of $.43 ; Vehicle deliveries down 13%. Tariffs threaten Tesla's energy storage division. $442 million from carbon credits that Trump wants to eliminate.

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Five things Trump did this week: 1. Lied about trade talks with China 2. Opened protected marine areas to fishing 3. Threaten increased tariffs on Canada 4. Two flag poles for the White House 5. Pretended to be trying to get Kilmar Abrego Garcia back Bonus thing: Threaten to Impeach judges

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China's urban jobless rate for youth stood at 16.5% last month. The country briefly stopped reporting its youth unemployment after it hit 21.3%. The "Lying Flat" culture in China reflects a growing trend among young people who reject career ambitions in favor of a simple, less stressful lifestyle.

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DOGE stole data ? "I can't attest to what their end goal was or what they're doing with the data," said the whistleblower, Daniel Berulis, in an interview with NPR. "But I can tell you that the bits of the puzzle that I can quantify are scary. ... This is a very bad picture we're looking at."

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Trump's approval rating. He's number 1 and 2 at being the worst President ever.

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The passing of Pope Francis is a profound loss. His life was a testament to humility, justice, and compassion. “A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” — Pope Francis Grateful for his example. May he rest in peace.

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Gotta love Trump’s tariff strategy—tax imported steel so U.S. manufacturers pay more, then act shocked when prices go up. And let’s not forget the epic backfire on farmers who lost export markets and needed billions in bailout money. Light your house on fire, then borrow cash to rebuild. Genius.

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WSJ OpEd: Trump looking for a third Impeachment.

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Notice anything about where poverty is the greatest ?

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WSJ Editorial calls for Trump Impeachment. A Wall Street Journal claimed that US president Donald Trump's recent tariffs chaos might be paving the way for his impeachment. Trump is ruining the economy, destroying decade long alliances and wrecking US democracy.

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Did Marco Rubio mean don't exercise the right to free speech or free association or freedom of religion ?

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According to the Center for European Policy Analysis during an interview Business Insider many alliance members have started calling the Baltic the "NATO Sea," after Sweden and neighboring Finland joined NATO. Sweden brings submarine capabilities that few other NATO members in the region have.

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People have discovered Trump is not a great businessman, I wonder why it took so long.

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(Reuters) - "Tesla faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its electric vehicles so they fall out of warranty faster" ... poor Elon his troubles never end.

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The GOP on its role in Government.

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Why Trump hates education.

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Einstein was a genius ! Not only explained General Relativity but the limits of human stupidity.

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GOP Congress sits on its hands while Trump defies Federal Judge. Judge Paula Xinis ordered depositions from several Trump officials, blasting the administration for failing to take any steps to secure the return of Abrego Garcia.

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