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they're gonna build the bomb www.politico.eu/article/tran...

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We are arms dealers to terrorists.

Wise man…

A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s executive order that aimed to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Both liberal and conservative federal judges are standing against violations of the Constitution. apnews.com/article/dei-...

200 million dollars of waste.

www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/22/p...

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) told President Donald Trump “we’ll see you in court” and said her state won’t be intimidated by his threat to withhold federal funds if it doesn’t bar transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams.

Germans will vote on Sunday for a new chancellor, a critical component of Europe’s response to President Trump’s second term, and a choice that will resonate far beyond the country’s borders.

Listen up.

SCOOP: New Social Security chief was being investigated for leaking data to DOGE when Musk team tapped him. Sr officials placed him on paid leave while probing whether he may have violated privacy & tax laws, WaPo's Lisa Rein reports. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

It's no coincidence that Musk's companies are soaring in value as the regulatory agencies that were investigating or suing them are being gutted. The DOGE agenda isn't about "efficiency" — it's about Musk freeing himself from any accountability so he can line his pockets.

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Good news alert!

From the get go of the second Trump administration, it was clear that the president would try to pass a bunch of executive orders without any clear indication that he, or his trusted advisors, actually knew if it was legal. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/wha...

@fedsworkforyou.bsky.social The Musk-Rats at DOGE are celebrating after letting a billionaire break into the U.S. Treasury and illegally fire thousands of dedicated public servants. Please joint the Noise Demo today (2-22-2025) at 8 pm in DC.

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This is on the longish side, but is a great recap: youtu.be/XCJIaxY46zo

bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/d...

They just now noticed?

The wheels are get wobbly on the Trump bus. His slash-and-burn approach to governing is sending poll numbers south.

Get Ready For Delayed Tax Refunds, Long Hold Times After Mass IRS Firings But wealthy tax evaders will enjoy “a feast” as the strained federal agency lacks the resources to hold them accountable, said one tax policy expert.

“What merit means to them” General Brown’s record, which Hegseth questioned for obvious reasons: www.af.mil/About-Us/Bio...

The Supreme Court, in its first ruling on President Trump’s use of executive power during his second term, decided that he cannot, for now, dismiss the government lawyer leading the watchdog agency responsible for protecting whistle-blowers.

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Seems legit.... We don't want to be a nation of underachieving Americans.

A number of federal agencies, from HHS to the USDA, have laid off employees only to rescind those terminations days later. An expert says it "suggests something about mismanagement of government."

Putinization of America

Since President Trump took office, White House social media accounts have posted a meme that seemed like it might have come from a parody account or Reddit and 4chan, among other posts that left some disturbed by their callousness.

FDA fired team in charge of medical device safety.

The 'find out' phase is here.

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There’s something happening in this country.

Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.

RCFP stands up to Trump for AP www.rcfp.org/white-house-...

Every. Single. One. The Rs are bought and thoroughly paid for.

More of this

‘This is not a game': Psaki calls out GOP lawmakers for flip-flopping on Russia @insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com points out Republican lawmakers’ stance on Russia “to bend the knee to Trump.” WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HhA...

Have I mentioned that I have a keyboard shortcut for WTAF?

You have to love it when the Judge implies that a homeless wino passed out in front of the courthouse could argue your case as well as you're doing now: