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House Republicans who were willing to hold town halls back home this week got an earful. At events from Georgia and Wisconsin to Oklahoma and Oregon, many of them faced hostile crowds furious about the sweeping budget cuts & mass firings of federal workers that Trump and Musk’s DOGE is carrying out.

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"We [the Executive Branch] are the federal law" is a dark horse candidate for most Hitlerian Trump quote from 2025. Surprised this did not get even more media coverage and provoke even more outrage. The literal, actual truth, of course, is that the federal government has three co-equal branches.

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Heroin addict and steroid abuser wants the rest of us to to make as smart decisions about our health as he has.

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The EU stepping in when the Russian compromised leader of the United States won't.

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The nepo baby who only succeeded because his father gave him $400,000,00o+ to conpensnate for his failed businesses.

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Boom! 17,000 letters sent to Congress. Help us get to 20,000 letters here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Trump was willing to stand up there for a few minutes to pretend to care about black history, but hugging the guy was a deal breaker.

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"Piece Plan"

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Louis DeJoy’s on his way out, but the USPS is still in deep trouble! His replacement could be just as bad, if not worse, leaving us wondering if the postal service will ever recover. Get ready for more chaos with your mail!

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He's mad his lies about Ukraine were fact-checked by his own website so he wants to change the fact-checking system

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I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.

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Great to be back at UChicago Institute of Politics tonight. Tune in.

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First nuclear weapons management, now this. No one - Democrat or Republican - voted for this kind of incompetence.

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This is exactly what we feared would happen. The American an healthcare system is designed for profit, not welfare, and cutting these programs leaves Americans vulnerable to the greed of big corporations. #politics #opinion #healthcare #medicaid #housebudget #donaldtrump

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Just when you think Donald Trump cannot sink lower or be more shameful, today he's blaming Ukraine for the war and calling Zelinsky a dictator, when he knows perfectly well that Putin's constant re-elections are put-up jobs.

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Dark Pence is back.

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Why It Matters: Trump, Vance, Hegseth, the Munich Security Conference, and Ending the Russia-Ukraine War… a Review of the Foreign Policy Aspect National Security open.substack.com/pub/alexande...

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The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state’s worst in nearly 30 years. State health officials said Friday in a news release that those who are infected are either unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown.

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Zelensky is straightforward: Europe must build its own military strength. He points out that U.S. backing isn't guaranteed, and Europe can't afford to be vulnerable. The time for a robust European army is now, especially with uncertain American support. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-cal...

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Musk's censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by about 95% since he bought it. So we moved over to blue sky. Help us build another great following right here where the skies are clear and the water is fine ;-) Please do Follow Retweet & repeat

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Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump And Delivers A Message We All Need To Hear

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Trump just suspended enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a key anti-bribery law signed by Carter in 1977. For 50 years, it stopped corporations from bribing foreign officials. Now, Trump is letting corruption run wild.

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"This is not about efficiency. This is about two things. This is about stealing the personal data of Americans. And it is about taking a lifetime of earned benefits, your Social Security benefits, and turning it into a bitcoin bank."

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I will not allow Black History month to go unrecognized. RALPH BUNCHE 1st African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

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We’re lifting permitting requirements, speeding rebuilding, and helping survivors recover from the LA firestorms. My office will ensure that red tape and bureaucracy will not hinder the quick recovery of these incredible communities. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/24/h...

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Each time I have sat down to write something since the election, I am bothered by this recurring phrase that I simply cannot get out of my head. So, I am going to just say it out loud: we are on our own. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-a...

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Colombia President Gustavo Petro says he will impose a reciprocal 50% tariffs on US goods: “I resisted torture, and I resist you”

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🇺🇸👇👇🇺🇸

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As well as misspelling the name of Colombia, Donald Trump is going to push our allies into the loving embrace of China. But don’t say we didn’t tell ya. We did

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Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone is correct. Under the fascist authoritarian Trump regime, the rule of law no longer exists. 😳👇

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The truth of January 6th can't be erased. Watch the pardoned criminals brutally attacking police inside the Capitol and see what some call 'patriotism.' No spin, just facts. adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/revisiting...

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