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“Never regret anything that made you smile.” -Mark Twain

This is how it’s done, folks.

The Trump Administration has been temporarily blocked from slashing DEI related contracts and firing a watchdog. www.forbes.com/sites/a/2025...

This is what bullies do.

If only….

After Trump threatened to take over the Postal Service and fire the Postal Board, the Board threatened to sue. The White House then denied any plans for takeover. The Postal Service belongs to the American people by virtue of the Constitution. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

The Trump administration is restoring jobs in the National Park Service after outcry over park firings. apnews.com/article/trum...

USDA will be releasing a “first tranche” of $20 million in conservation spending for farmers previously authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...

Trump reverses cuts to 911 first responder health program following bipartisan outcry. www.ems1.com/9-11/trump-a...

Finally! Americans are getting disgusted with Elon Musk. www.yahoo.com/news/poll-sh...

Protests against Elon Musk’s firings and government takeover are taking place in Washington, Northern California and Texas. www.wusa9.com/article/news...

If you need a shot of optimism and hope, Jim Acosta has Molly Jong-Fast on today discussing the AP lawsuit and other good things that are happening. jimacosta.substack.com/p/live-with-...

Federal Judge has vacated the upcoming trial date in the Mayor Adams case but isn’t dismissing the case for now. He has appointed an attorney to present arguments challenging the Justice Dept’s decision to drop their charges and to explore other options. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/02/...

AP files suit against 3 Trump administration officials over their refusal to allow AP into presidential events citing violation of their First Amendment freedoms. apnews.com/article/ap-l...