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Sorry, @nickkristoffersen.bsky.social, Rubio is not "a good man doing bad things." You are what you do. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/o...
Opinion | Really, Secretary Rubio? I’m Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?
www.nytimes.com
June 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sorry, @nickkristoffersen.bsky.social, Rubio is not "a good man doing bad things." You are what you do. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/o...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the lack of healthy food options on Native reservations a “genocide.”
But the Trump administration ended a program that helped provide fresh, locally produced food for tribal food banks, saying the program no longer aligned with its priorities.
But the Trump administration ended a program that helped provide fresh, locally produced food for tribal food banks, saying the program no longer aligned with its priorities.
Trump Pledged to “Make America Healthy Again,” Then Cut a Program Many Tribes Rely on for Healthy Food
The USDA has ended a program that dozens of tribal food banks say has helped them provide fresh, locally produced food that is important to their traditions and cultures.
www.propublica.org
June 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the lack of healthy food options on Native reservations a “genocide.”
But the Trump administration ended a program that helped provide fresh, locally produced food for tribal food banks, saying the program no longer aligned with its priorities.
But the Trump administration ended a program that helped provide fresh, locally produced food for tribal food banks, saying the program no longer aligned with its priorities.
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This is the kind of sweeping, truth-telling journalism we need more of. Good job, AP.
Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come
Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy.
apnews.com
May 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This is the kind of sweeping, truth-telling journalism we need more of. Good job, AP.
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May 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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#ICYMI: The Air Force revealed earlier this year that a general who oversaw its lobbying before Congress had inappropriate relationships with five women.
Sources say one of the women whose relationship with him was scrutinized was Sen. Joni Ernst.
(Published March 2025)
Sources say one of the women whose relationship with him was scrutinized was Sen. Joni Ernst.
(Published March 2025)
Ethical Concerns Surround Sen. Joni Ernst’s Relationships With Top Military Officials Who Lobbied Her Committee
Ernst, an Iowa Republican, is one of the most influential voices in Congress on military topics. Ethics and military experts say her relationships with top Air Force and Navy officials created…
www.propublica.org
June 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#ICYMI: The Air Force revealed earlier this year that a general who oversaw its lobbying before Congress had inappropriate relationships with five women.
Sources say one of the women whose relationship with him was scrutinized was Sen. Joni Ernst.
(Published March 2025)
Sources say one of the women whose relationship with him was scrutinized was Sen. Joni Ernst.
(Published March 2025)
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Trump hands Dept of Interior to Russia-linked oil exec:
"... given sweeping powers to overhaul the department that manages public lands
"...hasn’t divested his investments or filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest"
apnews.com/article/hass...
"... given sweeping powers to overhaul the department that manages public lands
"...hasn’t divested his investments or filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest"
apnews.com/article/hass...
Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior Department
A Texas oil executive from Elon Musk’s government efficiency team has been tasked with overhauling the federal agency that manages vast tracts of public lands.
apnews.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Trump hands Dept of Interior to Russia-linked oil exec:
"... given sweeping powers to overhaul the department that manages public lands
"...hasn’t divested his investments or filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest"
apnews.com/article/hass...
"... given sweeping powers to overhaul the department that manages public lands
"...hasn’t divested his investments or filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest"
apnews.com/article/hass...
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I don't think anyone outside of universities, pharma and biotech, independent research institutions have any idea of what is happening right now. If you haven't sounded the alarm among your friends, family and colleagues, now is the time to do it.
May 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I don't think anyone outside of universities, pharma and biotech, independent research institutions have any idea of what is happening right now. If you haven't sounded the alarm among your friends, family and colleagues, now is the time to do it.
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With 10 strikeouts in a 2-0 win vs. the Rangers, Cardinals starter Sonny Gray reached 1,800 strikeouts for his career and continued his string of quality outings to end May.
Sonny Gray's 10 K's in shutout of Rangers allow him to 'take another step forward'
With 10 strikeouts in a 2-0 win vs. the Rangers, Cardinals starter Sonny Gray reached 1,800 strikeouts for his career and continued his string of quality outings to end May.
www.stltoday.com
June 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
With 10 strikeouts in a 2-0 win vs. the Rangers, Cardinals starter Sonny Gray reached 1,800 strikeouts for his career and continued his string of quality outings to end May.
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Compelling new slogan.
"Vote for us because you're going to die anyway."
- The GOP
- The GOP
June 1, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Compelling new slogan.
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So, it’s true then?
Melania denies the story that Trump is going after Harvard because Barron was rejected.
May 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
So, it’s true then?
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Seeing as Emil Bove personally fired me from DOJ in retaliation for prosecuting January 6 rioters, I don’t think he should be confirmed to a lifetime seat as a federal judge. But that’s just me.
And ... this (Emil Bove nominated to a court of appeals) appears to be happening?
May 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Seeing as Emil Bove personally fired me from DOJ in retaliation for prosecuting January 6 rioters, I don’t think he should be confirmed to a lifetime seat as a federal judge. But that’s just me.
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Scoop: Nancy Mace's fmr staff tell me they were assigned to create burner accounts to bolster their boss online.
“We were congressional staff, and there were actual things we could be doing to help the constituents," one said. 1/
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
“We were congressional staff, and there were actual things we could be doing to help the constituents," one said. 1/
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
Nancy Mace's Former Staff Claim She Had Them Create Burner Accounts to Promote Her
According to former staffers and a deposition, Nancy Mace has allegedly used her tech background to deploy bots across social media—and asked staffers to surreptitiously post on her behalf.
www.wired.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Scoop: Nancy Mace's fmr staff tell me they were assigned to create burner accounts to bolster their boss online.
“We were congressional staff, and there were actual things we could be doing to help the constituents," one said. 1/
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
“We were congressional staff, and there were actual things we could be doing to help the constituents," one said. 1/
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
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1/2 Buried in the GOP’s budget bill is a dictator clause—a sneaky provision that would let Trump ignore court orders without consequence. It guts enforcement of contempt rulings unless plaintiffs post a bond, making the judiciary toothless.
This would crown Trump king.
🔗 tinyurl.com/Crown-Trump
This would crown Trump king.
🔗 tinyurl.com/Crown-Trump
A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king | Robert Reich
The bill could stop federal courts from enforcing their rulings, eliminating any restraint on Trump
tinyurl.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
1/2 Buried in the GOP’s budget bill is a dictator clause—a sneaky provision that would let Trump ignore court orders without consequence. It guts enforcement of contempt rulings unless plaintiffs post a bond, making the judiciary toothless.
This would crown Trump king.
🔗 tinyurl.com/Crown-Trump
This would crown Trump king.
🔗 tinyurl.com/Crown-Trump
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Hinson: I was proud to vote for President Trump’s one big beautiful bill
Crowd: Boooooo
Crowd: Boooooo
May 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Hinson: I was proud to vote for President Trump’s one big beautiful bill
Crowd: Boooooo
Crowd: Boooooo
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How does this Make America Healthy Again?
May 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
How does this Make America Healthy Again?
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It's only seems appropriate to link to Scott Pelley's full speech:
youtu.be/r9CCgmvq9O4?...
commencement.news.wfu.edu/2020s/c2025/...
youtu.be/r9CCgmvq9O4?...
commencement.news.wfu.edu/2020s/c2025/...
2025: Scott Pelley - Commencement News Archive
Good morning, everybody. What a beautiful day. What a beautiful North Carolina day for a graduation. Incredible. Thank you, President Wente, Provost Gillespie, members of the Board of Trustees and Kat...
commencement.news.wfu.edu
May 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It's only seems appropriate to link to Scott Pelley's full speech:
youtu.be/r9CCgmvq9O4?...
commencement.news.wfu.edu/2020s/c2025/...
youtu.be/r9CCgmvq9O4?...
commencement.news.wfu.edu/2020s/c2025/...
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DOGE wasn’t trying to cut fraud and waste. Elon was gutting the federal agencies investigating and overseeing his companies.
Sorry if you still think Elon spent $291 million to elect Trump to make our government more efficient.
Sorry if you still think Elon spent $291 million to elect Trump to make our government more efficient.
May 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
DOGE wasn’t trying to cut fraud and waste. Elon was gutting the federal agencies investigating and overseeing his companies.
Sorry if you still think Elon spent $291 million to elect Trump to make our government more efficient.
Sorry if you still think Elon spent $291 million to elect Trump to make our government more efficient.
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"Why attack universities? Why attack journalism? Because ignorance works for power ... With that done, power can rewrite history with grotesque, false narratives. They can make criminals heroes and heroes criminals."
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May 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"Why attack universities? Why attack journalism? Because ignorance works for power ... With that done, power can rewrite history with grotesque, false narratives. They can make criminals heroes and heroes criminals."
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Beyond parody.
May 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Beyond parody.
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WaPo profile of new, pensive Musk, so relieved to escape "controversy of DC Beltway" that for some reason—who can say why??— landed on him. Made him "whipping boy"
Phrases not in piece: "Largest single donor" "feeding USAID into woodchipper" "mass firings"
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Phrases not in piece: "Largest single donor" "feeding USAID into woodchipper" "mass firings"
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
May 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
WaPo profile of new, pensive Musk, so relieved to escape "controversy of DC Beltway" that for some reason—who can say why??— landed on him. Made him "whipping boy"
Phrases not in piece: "Largest single donor" "feeding USAID into woodchipper" "mass firings"
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Phrases not in piece: "Largest single donor" "feeding USAID into woodchipper" "mass firings"
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...