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Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley says the cuts DOGE proposed to Social Security will destroy the program Which will leave millions of Americans destitute-or dead “Everything they’re doing is driving this agency to system collapse..It will lead to..the interruption of benefits”

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Great thread.

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US aid to Ukraine since Feb 2022 totals $128 billion, mostly older weapons, not cash. The crypto industry is seeking a bailout of $100 billion from the US Treasury. That is cash. Remember that when crypto CEOs accuse anyone else of "grifting." www.cfr.org/article/how-...

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We've confirmed the US Bureau of Prisons has transferred trans women to men's prisons despite three court rulings blocking Trump's executive order “I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told us

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Someone, no idea who, may be leaking information to Russia on weapons shipments to Ukraine.

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Russia hitting the hotel filled with foreign volunteers immediately after Trump cut intelligence to Ukraine is probably not a coincidence.

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America does not need a ‘resistance,’ or stale slogans, or people putting those slogans on little paddles. It needs an opposition party that boldly defends the nation’s virtues, the rule of law, and the rights of its people. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew 🇨🇦 - "A wonderful, beautiful order pulling American booze off the shelves in Manitoba Liquor Marts." #cdnpoli

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a look at the s&p following the election of recent us presidents:

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In Minnesota, we value the people who care for our veterans, even if DOGE doesn’t. If Trump fired you, come work for the State of Minnesota and help take care of our vets.

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Trump to nation: You're fired. US announced job cuts surge 245% in February on federal government layoffs www.reuters.com/markets/us/u...

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In an interview with Russian state TV, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the new U.S. administration is "rapidly changing all foreign policy configurations" in a way that "largely coincides with our vision." buff.ly/EsoJnjT

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Evergreen post.

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I borrowed this metaphor, but I don't know from where paulkrugman.substack.com/p/america-is...

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Donald Trump is a monster. Why should anything surprise us anymore?

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Democrats really need to get their act together.

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If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations. If you're 45, that number is 74.7%. If you're under 30, the number is 100%.

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Yes, my economic plan will cause short term pain. But after that you won't feel the pain anymore because you'll be dead

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The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.

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I spent the past several months asking U.S. allies whether they thought President Trump is a reliable ally. The answer was no. But it came with an essential caveat. My latest in @theatlantic.com. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

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But Hunter Biden blah blah blah.

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We've been saving this little pup for when we thought you all might really need a gold star. And, given the current circumstances, here she is. 13/10

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😡 #taxtherich

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They only did it for show. Grab some video. Look tough. The cost is astronomical and the impact on military operations ridiculous. So, once again a stupid Trump idea gets quietly rolled back. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

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The guy who stole money from kids with cancer, and as president gutted cancer research for children uses a child overcoming cancer as a political prop Only psychopaths can applaud that 😱

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1. Trump is pushing forward with his plans to create a "Crypto Strategic Reserve." No one has bothered to explain why diverting government resources into crypto has ANY STRATEGIC BENEFIT FOR THE UNITED STATES. The only benefit is for people who are current investors in crypto. It's a grift.

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I will not be helping Trump over the next 4 years.

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Vladimir Putin is loving every minute of this.

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We'll say it again: No, 150-year-olds are not collecting Social Security benefits. #SOTU www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

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Imagine being this proud of this much fucking stupid.

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Just an obvious point that anyone with the inside word on when these these total reversals are going to be announced is in a position to make almost limitless amounts of money. Don't forget that given the kind of people who make up this administration.

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@effinbirds.com imma need to know how you knew what you knew, cause I bought this calendar in Sept, 2024.

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The famous communist rag, the Wall Street Journal.

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Tanking a 10+ year gaining economy in only 6 weeks has to be a record for any President

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“We have to consider the possibility that President Trump is a Russian asset.” Conservative MP Graham Stuart suggested Donald Trump is a Russian asset. Stuart’s comment comes after considering Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine. Trump’s sudden and indefinite suspension of military aid to…

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Within a week Trump announced sanctions relief for Russia, 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, 10% on China, threatened Europe, and cut off aid to Ukraine while openly threatening Zelenskyy for not surrendering to Russia.

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Trudeau: "I want to speak first directly to the American people. We don't want this. We want to work with you as a friend and ally. We don't want to see you hurt either. But your government has chosen to do this to you. As of this morning, markets are down and inflation is set to rise dramatically."

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Trudeau: "Every country is very aware that if the American government is willing to do this to their own closest ally, neighbor, and friend, everyone is vulnerable to a trade war."

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The stock market is tanking so badly it almost feels like we are being governed by someone who went bankrupt six tim— oh.

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👇

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So much winning

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‘Like a horror movie’: ICE is detaining German tourist indefinitely www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... 26 yo German Jessica Brösche—a tourist who had a visa waiver & a return ticket to 🇩🇪 in her passport—has been in a detention center for a month+ after being denied entry from 🇲🇽 Adios 🇺🇸 tourism!

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