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Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate the leading platform through which Democrats raise money for their campaigns. Less that 100 days in, Trump is weaponizing DOJ to prevent his political opponents from funding opposition campaigns. Where is the outrage?

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Breaking news: The European Union hit back at President Donald Trump’s steel tariffs Wednesday, approving levies up to 25 percent on a broad list of U.S. products.

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It’ll be a great time to work in the trades.

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I’ve arrived at Radio-Canada for “Cinq chefs, une élection”. Let’s go!

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Trump announces his tariffs, which are (somehow?) related to the trade barriers other countries are imposing on the U.S. But... THE NUMBERS HE'S PRESENTING BEAR NO RELATION TO REALITY. It would be absurd to call these reciprocal tariffs. They're grievances.

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Auto parts cross the Canada-U.S. border six times on average before final assembly. In a trade crisis, that’s a vulnerability for our workers. It’s time to build up that supply chain right here in Canada.

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Brain Drain begins. Just like the best & brightest Dr’s left Red states due their restrictive laws, we are seeing beginning of the US brain drain as our best & brightest depart due to Trump authoritarianism #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #USDemocracy #ProudBlue www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

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We will build an All-In-Canada auto manufacturing network. It will be powered by Canadian workers using Canadian steel, aluminum, and critical minerals.

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Sad times. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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And here we go.

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Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, our analysis shows. As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.

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BREAKING: Trump signs an executive order attempting to make changes to U.S. election procedures and threatens funding cuts to states that do not comply. The order is likely to be swiftly challenged in court by voting rights groups.

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🚨 CBS News has received an internal NSA bulletin from Feb 2025 warning staff NOT to use Signal app for sensitive info, citing vulnerabilities to Russian hackers. These docs were sent pre-Houthi chat scandal with Jeffrey Goldberg.

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Pierre Poilievre has been in politics for 20 years, he's written 0 legislation; has one of the highest pensions in government. He's voted against the environment & climate nearly 400 times, derailed legislation to benefit workers, and voted against affordable housing initiatives.

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Together, we are Canada strong.

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Britain Issues Travel Warning for US www.newsweek.com/britain-issu...

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The United States is not safe for foreign nationals. Avoid all travel to the US if not necessary. If you are inside the United States plan a safe and immediate exit. Let others know your location at all times and do not travel without your documentation.

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1. EXCLUSIVE An internal Social Security Administration memo, dated March 13 and obtained by Popular Information, lays out a plan to sabotage the agency. The memo itself predicts "service disruption," "operational strain," and "budget shortfalls" will result. Follow this thread for details. 🧵

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"the plan to shrink IRS staff by up to 50% would — very conservatively — lead to a $400 billion increase in uncollected taxes over the next decade. It could easily mean more than $2 trillion in losses..." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Emmanuel Macron hosted the chiefs of staff of 34 allied nations. Notable presence: the UK, South Africa, Australia, Canada & Turkey. US was not invited.

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Per Brewers Assoc, US craft brewers package ~75% of non-draft vol in aluminum cans. "Even with Canada excluded from the 232 tariffs in 2018, there were across the board price increases on raw aluminum, impacting the price of aluminum cans." A 50% tax on Canadian aluminum would wallop the business.

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Musk has now poured $8.3 million into buying the tie-breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court seat for Brad Schimel. That is vastly more than any other single donor—to eliminate a state-level check on his and Trump's power. Help us fight back and elect Susan Crawford: PeopleVMusk.com

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