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Pete Hegseth is treating the Pentagon like it’s a Fox News set—ordering a makeup studio while leaking sensitive information in Signal chats. This is what happens when you put clout-chasers in charge of national security.

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Jon answers an Elon question plus former UK diplomat Rory Stewart (no relation) joins The Weekly Show. New episode drops tomorrow!

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New: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is moving to have his state boycott El Salvador in response to Bukele's assistance of Trump, ordering a review of pension investments and procurement contracts. Allies hope other Dem states will follow suit. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

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This will come as relief to some Trump Cabinet officials ⬇️

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What’s the secret to Trump’s hold over his MAGA faithful? Sociologist Arlie Hochschild says it’s how he’s capitalized on feelings of shame among people who’ve lost jobs in rural America. This week, we explore how Trump has exploited working class pain for his own political gain.

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The creation of unreality is a full time gig apparently

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this is, by definition, not an "immigration crackdown"

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With our democracy and rule of law under attack, leaders need to think creatively about their roles and levers of power to mount a defense. Credit to @govpritzker.illinois.gov for being a first mover here - would be great for other governors and states to follow suit www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

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I’m shocked he didn’t mention his ear. bsky.app/profile/atru...

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Sending best wishes to my esteemed friend @durbin.senate.gov. He’s a constitutional patriot and a stalwart in the fight to defend strong democracy and freedom. We’ll keep working together in the 119th Congress and beyond.

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💪 You’re showing up in a big way during this congressional recess. It’s not too late to join us — check out our toolkit to find local events and make a plan to get Congress’ attention (especially if you’re represented by Republicans who are hiding from their constituents): http://indivisible.o...

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Exclusive: The EPA's fight to freeze $20 billion in already-distributed funding has “significant legal vulnerabilities,” a top government attorney warned via email politi.co/44CMZnS

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Look! bad-faith-times.ghost.io/the-bad-fait...

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Trump (soon): Although President Xi hasn’t called me and China won’t talk to us, he’s a good man and I know he really wants to call and say how much he respects me with tears in his eyes so I’m going to do him a big favor and cut the tariffs. I think he learned his lesson. MAGA!

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Today is Day 12. Still 0 deals.

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Eliminating due process in order to imprison and deport people based on ethnic background and political views: famously good for Jews

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“RFK Jr.'s autism study to amass medical records of many Americans *** In addition, a new disease registry is being launched to track Americans with autism...” (Given the Trump administrations many ties to associates of Palantir [co-founded by Peter Thiel & Joe Lonsdale], this concerns me.) 1/

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"If any other corporation faced a similar image problem, the board of directors might have stepped in to switch out the CEO..." www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Bx...

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I think it's getting lost that Trump is currently very much in the process of defying the Supreme Court, which directed the administration to "facilitate" Abrego Garcia's return. This is not some theoretical showdown that will happen later. It's upon us right now.

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Gotta say “improper ideology” is a crazy little phrase

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A high school economics class in 8th grade should not give you a better understanding of macroeconomics than the Treasury Sec, but here we are

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I don't think it gets more Second Gilded Age than this.

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“'We went from putting things together in a basement to a 19,000-square-foot facility, doing exactly what we’re supposed to do here in the U.S., and it’s all in danger of coming apart because of this problem,' he said..." ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/trump...

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soft soft soft bad-faith-times.ghost.io/these-guys-a...

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Trump's EPA has rolled back regulations governing clean air, water, wildlife, and toxic chemicals. It's estimated that these moves could result in 200,000 premature deaths by 2050. Your Earth Day reminder that Donald Trump is a danger to our planet and our health.

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Welcome to Hell

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Centrists:

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Podcaster Tim Pool got the invite to the WH Press briefing in the “new media” seat, and his question is to ask Karoline Leavitt to comment on why everyone is being mean to the people in that seat for asking stupid questions.

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When I left the Washington Post in 2023, my colleagues and I were worried AI would hoover up our work and enable "zombies" to churn out stories based on our reporting and writing styles. Today WaPo announced a partnership with OpenAI. And here it is: Zombie Gillian Brockell. I DID NOT WRITE THIS.

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and what are we supposed to do about it? How do you flag this stuff and get it corrected? Deleted? It's a goddamn disgrace

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As with all things Trump, all these statements by him and his lackeys claiming that a trade deal with some country is “imminent” or “close” means absolutely nothing. Until something is signed by both parties on paper with specifics, it’s just more of the same BS from Trump World.

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the end is devastating

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"The FDA is suspending a quality control program for testing milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division... Another disruption to food safety programs after the termination and departure of 20,000 HHS employees..." www.reuters.com/business/hea...

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I’m honored to be named Advocate of the Year for the 29th Annual Webbys! Every day, I fight to make sure our communities are seen, heard, and protected—so to be recognized for that work at the Webbys means the world. Follow along on Monday, May 12 at #Webbys.

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The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.

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Over the last two months, ICE has ramped up detentions of international students, visa holders, and green card residents — not because they’ve committed any crimes, but because of their First Amendment-protected speech. This is an attack on dissent. Period.

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"'She’s a very talented scientist with huge potential … the capacity to be the best of the best,' he said..." www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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The good news is that the Trump administration's approach to food safety only matters to Americans who eat food. For everyone else, we're overdue for an important conversation. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

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On Earth Day, don't miss @jackiefmogensen.bsky.social 's story about a rare salamander at threat of extinction from climate chaos, sprawl, and Trump—and the passionate biologists determined not to let us turn our backs on it www.motherjones.com/environment/...

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Alright y’all—early voting starts TODAY in Texas! Make your voice heard in local elections that impact our schools, streets, and everyday lives. Find your polling place or more information at votetexas.gov

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And. We. Are. JUST. GETTING. STARTED. #teslatakedown

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