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Trump responds to Musk email open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...

Setting the record straight. Per Heather Long, economic reporter for the Washington Post: “Federal workers aren't lazy. Quite the opposite. Federal workers put in more hours a week than anyone except military and self-employed. Federal workers take fewer days off than almost any other workers.”

Idaho, where cowards are grown. New state slogan.

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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns. 100% of his salary is paid by WA state. Elon fired him. Share his story.

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When Wells Fargo wrongfully foreclosed Americans' homes, the CFPB held them accountable. When Bank of America flooded families with illegal fees, it got their money back. The CFPB stands up to corruption on behalf of working people. That's why Republicans want to "delete" it.

I’m always amazed by politicians who claim the line of reducing waste among social services, public access networks, and other services and departments that benefit every day people while handing out billions in tax breaks and subsidies to their rich friends.

“In an annual filing, the company said its business could be adversely affected if it was ‘unable to attract or retain specialized talent or top talent with diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.’” Cola wars just leveled up.

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Trump went to the South this weekend. Not to visit flood victims in Kentucky, but to have his security drive him around a race track. He doesn’t give a shit about you or your needs. He’s on a vanity tour for the next four years.

America is not gonna go down quietly. Former NFL punter arrested after protesting ‘MAGA’ Video:

I endorse this skeet.

Oh my effing God

Not as easy as it looks. wapo.st/3QmXlQD

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I rode the back of the bus. I buried Dr. King. You want me to participate in your little hate-a-thon against some other group? Kindly kiss my black ass.

Great to see some action.

This is where the CFPB (Consumers Financial Protection Bureau) would be of help to the consumer if Trump hadn't shut them down.

Okay what is going on here. Are the accounts at a private banking entity? Does the federal government have direct debit permission set up? So many questions as to how Treasury instructed this payment. (Via NY Post’s Craig McCarthy)

All members of Congress swore allegiance to the Constitution. They didn't ask just Democrats to defend America against all enemies. The house is on fire, y'all. I'll do everything I can to extinguish that flame, but I am begging my Republican colleagues to remember their oath.

Please share WIDELY.

Folks trying to save USAID are trying to counterprogram Musk's $40 million Super Bowl ad. They're asking everyone to share this video as widely as you can today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...

Trump To New York: Drop Dead open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...

Why should we care about USAID? open.substack.com/pub/luciantr...

1. Today the NIH director issued a new directive slashing overhead rates to 15%. I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

**FACT:** Republicans want to slash $2.3 TRILLION from Medicaid. ❌ It won’t fight inflation. ❌ It won’t lower costs. ❌ It WILL rip healthcare from kids, seniors & working families. This isn’t fiscal responsibility—it’s **theft.** 📢 **Speak out!** #HandsOffOurMedicaid

El Congreso está acelerando los cortes a Medicaid, un programa de seguro médico para niños de bajos ingresos, adultos mayores en cuidados a largo plazo, mujeres embarazadas y personas con discapacidades. Dígale al Congreso que detenga los cortes y proteja nuestro cuidado crítico.#HandsOffOurMedicaid

#HandsOffOurMedicaid #HandsOffOurMedicaid #HandsOffOurMedicaid #HandsOffOurMedicaid #HandsOffOurMedicaid #HandsOffOurMedicaid #HandsOffOurMedicaid NOW!

The flagged words in the full list include "women" and "female," which makes it seem like this would encompass an *awful* lot of research?

This 👇

Yes, please!

As someone who worked on secure projects back in the day, this is horrifying.

Very scary stuff: Trump’s Government Is Built on Secrecy open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

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Totally f*cked up.