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This is great for the first month. DOGE reported $55 billion in savings by eliminating waste and fraud through measures like contract renegotiations and asset sales, aiming for transparency and compliance with regulations. www.doge.gov/savings

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The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention to assert “necessary” executive authority by removing Hampton Dellinger, ensuring effective governance. A federal judge's block is an overreach into presidential powers. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/tru...

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The U.K. demands Apple create an iCloud backdoor, raising global security concerns. Backdoors, historically controversial, risk exploitation by hackers, challenging privacy and national security. techcrunch.com/2025/02/15/w...

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The Executive Order establishes the Department of Government Efficiency to modernize federal technology, improve productivity, and foster collaboration through the U.S. DOGE Service and agency-specific DOGE Teams, enhancing software and IT systems across agencies.

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House Republicans plan to impeach judges blocking Trump administration actions. Key figures include Reps. Crane, Clyde, and Greene. The effort faces significant challenges, and will require bipartisan support to succeed, but this needs to happen. thehill.com/homenews/hou...

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Milton Friedman was spot on.

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This article discusses the risks but fails to mention the benefits of DOGE accessing US Treasury systems. Concerns include inexperienced personnel and system failures, while benefits highlight potential for modernization, accountability and efficiency. thebulletin.org/2025/02/why-...

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Best clip of the day. 😹

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Iran's accelerated nuclear program, paralleling China's 1960s development, suggests it could build a bomb in weeks. Diplomatic engagement and stringent monitoring are crucial to prevent proliferation and address evolving technological threats. connect.thebulletin.org/lt.php?x=3DZ...

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China's "artificial sun" EAST sets a new plasma record, advancing nuclear fusion technology. This milestone highlights progress toward limitless clean energy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, innovation, and patience in overcoming fusion challenges. www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

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TikTok shouldn't be banned in the USA to uphold freedom of speech, but fairness is needed as TikTok operates in the USA while 𝕏 is banned in China, highlighting a need for reciprocity in international digital platforms. youtu.be/9DEybaAOnC0?...

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Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde discusses #economic history, #growth, #business cycles, and inflation with Jon Hartley, highlighting declining #GDP and #fertility rates, institutional roles, and economic models like #DSGE and #VAR for analysis. www.hoover.org/research/eco...

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The article highlights seven strategies for fostering emotional intelligence in children, emphasizing modeling behaviors, validating feelings, encouraging independence, and creativity, to raise resilient, empathetic, and successful adults. www.cnbc.com/2025/01/12/i...

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Los Angeles wildfires, while severe, shouldn't be solely attributed to climate change. Factors like land management, urban dev, resource allocation, and natural climate variability also contribute. A comp approach is needed to address wildfire risks effectively. thebulletin.org/2025/01/not-...

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I'm not verified because I can't afford it, as I live on a fixed income. If anyone who is verified chooses not to chat with me, that's their loss. You're not better than me. Have a great day!

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While climate change is cited, other factors like urbanization, global travel, and socio-economic conditions play significant roles. Solely attributing health challenges to climate change oversimplifies complex, multi-factorial influences. thebulletin.org/2024/10/a-mo...

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In an absurd move, the Biden Administration began auctioning off border wall materials for pennies, prompting Attorney General Ken Paxton to secure a court order preventing further disposal before President Trump takes office. www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/release...

submitted 63 days ago • 1 comment

President Trump faces the challenge of addressing record-high U.S. homelessness, driven by rising rents, migration, and extreme weather, requiring comprehensive solutions and careful policy adjustments to avoid exacerbating the issue. www.npr.org/2024/12/27/n...

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Regenerative agriculture fosters peacebuilding by enhancing environmental restoration, economic stability, and community collaboration in conflict areas, offering solutions to ecological and social challenges despite existing implementation hurdles. Thoughts? thebulletin.org/2024/12/how-...

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

President Biden's commutation of 37 federal death row sentences undermines justice, ignores deterrent effects, and may increase crime rates. His decision is politically motivated and fails to address victims' suffering and public safety concerns. www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/p...

submitted 68 days ago • 0 comments

Great intuitive perspective, Milton Friedman views government spending as a tax, impacting citizens through explicit taxes, inflation, or borrowing. He urges vigilance on spending levels to protect economic well-being and ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency.

submitted 70 days ago • 0 comments