Aaron T. Burgess
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🚨 DONALD TRUMP HAS OFFICIALLY BROUGHT THE UNITED STATES INTO A NEW WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST
June 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
🚨 DONALD TRUMP HAS OFFICIALLY BROUGHT THE UNITED STATES INTO A NEW WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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A federal judge has halted the Trump admin's efforts to dismantle Voice of America — calling the move a "classic case of arbitrary and capricious decision making."
March 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A federal judge has halted the Trump admin's efforts to dismantle Voice of America — calling the move a "classic case of arbitrary and capricious decision making."
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Federal judges have partially blocked Trump's executive orders targeting two major law firms — Jenner & Block and WilmerHale — saying the firms are likely to succeed on their claims that the orders violate the First Amendment.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Judges partially block two executive orders targeting major law firms
Two federal judges partially blocked Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale.
www.politico.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Federal judges have partially blocked Trump's executive orders targeting two major law firms — Jenner & Block and WilmerHale — saying the firms are likely to succeed on their claims that the orders violate the First Amendment.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin attorney general sues in attempt to block Elon Musk from handing out $1 million to voters.
March 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin attorney general sues in attempt to block Elon Musk from handing out $1 million to voters.
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Reuters: FEDERAL JUDGE ISSUES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO DISMANTLE U.S. CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
March 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Reuters: FEDERAL JUDGE ISSUES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO DISMANTLE U.S. CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
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Reuters: U.S. JUDGE REJECTS ELON MUSK'S BID TO DISMISS LAWSUIT ALLEGING HE DEFRAUDED TWITTER SHAREHOLDERS BY WAITING TOO LONG TO REVEAL STAKE
March 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Reuters: U.S. JUDGE REJECTS ELON MUSK'S BID TO DISMISS LAWSUIT ALLEGING HE DEFRAUDED TWITTER SHAREHOLDERS BY WAITING TOO LONG TO REVEAL STAKE
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Reuters: U.S. FEDERAL JUDGE EXTENDS TEMPORARY HALT TO TRUMP'S USE OF ALIEN ENEMIES ACT TO DEPORT ALLEGED VENEZUELAN GANG MEMBERS
March 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Reuters: U.S. FEDERAL JUDGE EXTENDS TEMPORARY HALT TO TRUMP'S USE OF ALIEN ENEMIES ACT TO DEPORT ALLEGED VENEZUELAN GANG MEMBERS
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A vaccine skeptic who has long promoted lies about the connection between immunizations and autism has been tapped by the federal government — RFK Jr.'s HHS — to conduct a critical study of possible links between the two.
To be clear: There is no link. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
To be clear: There is no link. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism
A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A vaccine skeptic who has long promoted lies about the connection between immunizations and autism has been tapped by the federal government — RFK Jr.'s HHS — to conduct a critical study of possible links between the two.
To be clear: There is no link. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
To be clear: There is no link. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Breaking: RFK Jr. just announced that he's cutting 10,000 jobs from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Combined with other cuts, HHS will have lost 20,000 total jobs.
Combined with other cuts, HHS will have lost 20,000 total jobs.
March 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Breaking: RFK Jr. just announced that he's cutting 10,000 jobs from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Combined with other cuts, HHS will have lost 20,000 total jobs.
Combined with other cuts, HHS will have lost 20,000 total jobs.
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RFK Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services has abruptly canceled more than $12 billion in federal grants to states that were being used for tracking infectious diseases, mental health services, addiction treatment and other urgent health issues. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...
Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
RFK Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services has abruptly canceled more than $12 billion in federal grants to states that were being used for tracking infectious diseases, mental health services, addiction treatment and other urgent health issues. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...
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Judge Ana Reyes has rejected the Trump admin's attempt to lift a court order blocking its transgender military ban.
Reyes: "This litigation is not about a medical condition. A medical condition has not given its country decades of military service … People have. Transgender people."
Reyes: "This litigation is not about a medical condition. A medical condition has not given its country decades of military service … People have. Transgender people."
March 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Judge Ana Reyes has rejected the Trump admin's attempt to lift a court order blocking its transgender military ban.
Reyes: "This litigation is not about a medical condition. A medical condition has not given its country decades of military service … People have. Transgender people."
Reyes: "This litigation is not about a medical condition. A medical condition has not given its country decades of military service … People have. Transgender people."
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Trump just announced a 25% tariff on imported cars. That could significantly raise prices for Americans.
March 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Trump just announced a 25% tariff on imported cars. That could significantly raise prices for Americans.
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NEW: A federal appeals court just denied the Trump admin's bid to lift Judge James Boasberg's block on Trump's ability to use the Alien Enemies Act.
March 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NEW: A federal appeals court just denied the Trump admin's bid to lift Judge James Boasberg's block on Trump's ability to use the Alien Enemies Act.
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The American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers are suing the Trump admin on behalf of their members for "unlawfully cutting off $400 million in federal funding" to "force Columbia University to surrender its academic independence."
March 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers are suing the Trump admin on behalf of their members for "unlawfully cutting off $400 million in federal funding" to "force Columbia University to surrender its academic independence."
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Judge James Boasberg just denied a Trump request to withdraw his block on deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
March 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Judge James Boasberg just denied a Trump request to withdraw his block on deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
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A federal judge in New Jersey has issued a temporary ban on the removal of two transgender men from the Air Force — following a similar ruling last week from a judge in Washington, D.C.
March 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A federal judge in New Jersey has issued a temporary ban on the removal of two transgender men from the Air Force — following a similar ruling last week from a judge in Washington, D.C.
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A federal judge in D.C. has issued a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Agency for Global Media and acting CEO Kari Lake, blocking the Trump admin from canceling funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
March 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A federal judge in D.C. has issued a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Agency for Global Media and acting CEO Kari Lake, blocking the Trump admin from canceling funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
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Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Duckworth are demanding information from the Defense Department about Elon Musk's meeting this morning at the Pentagon.
"Did the Pentagon today provide Mr. Musk with a top-secret briefing today on U.S. war plans for China?" www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
"Did the Pentagon today provide Mr. Musk with a top-secret briefing today on U.S. war plans for China?" www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Duckworth demand answers about Musk's Pentagon meeting
Sens.
www.nbcnews.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Duckworth are demanding information from the Defense Department about Elon Musk's meeting this morning at the Pentagon.
"Did the Pentagon today provide Mr. Musk with a top-secret briefing today on U.S. war plans for China?" www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
"Did the Pentagon today provide Mr. Musk with a top-secret briefing today on U.S. war plans for China?" www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Trump is now directing federal law enforcement officials to seek sanctions against attorneys or law firms that challenge his actions in court.
The admin currently faces more than 130 lawsuits.
The move is the latest action that aims to punish judges and lawyers taking positions against Trump.
The admin currently faces more than 130 lawsuits.
The move is the latest action that aims to punish judges and lawyers taking positions against Trump.
March 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Trump is now directing federal law enforcement officials to seek sanctions against attorneys or law firms that challenge his actions in court.
The admin currently faces more than 130 lawsuits.
The move is the latest action that aims to punish judges and lawyers taking positions against Trump.
The admin currently faces more than 130 lawsuits.
The move is the latest action that aims to punish judges and lawyers taking positions against Trump.
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NEW: A federal judge in Maryland just issued an injunction blocking DOGE from accessing sensitive personal information from the Departments of Education and Treasury and OPM — ruling that it trampled on privacy rules when it gained "seemingly unfettered" access to the files.
March 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
NEW: A federal judge in Maryland just issued an injunction blocking DOGE from accessing sensitive personal information from the Departments of Education and Treasury and OPM — ruling that it trampled on privacy rules when it gained "seemingly unfettered" access to the files.
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In a special election, Pennsylvania Democrat James Malone just flipped an open state Senate seat, SD-36 — a district Trump carried by 15 points in 2024.
March 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In a special election, Pennsylvania Democrat James Malone just flipped an open state Senate seat, SD-36 — a district Trump carried by 15 points in 2024.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth calls on Pete Hegseth to resign:
"Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could've gotten our pilots killed. He needs to resign in disgrace immediately."
"Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could've gotten our pilots killed. He needs to resign in disgrace immediately."
March 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sen. Tammy Duckworth calls on Pete Hegseth to resign:
"Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could've gotten our pilots killed. He needs to resign in disgrace immediately."
"Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could've gotten our pilots killed. He needs to resign in disgrace immediately."
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History has a tendency to repeat itself.
March 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
History has a tendency to repeat itself.
Obama’s on Bluesky now!
Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
March 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Obama’s on Bluesky now!
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Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
March 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.