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"Trump won over 90% of news deserts across the country. These are communities that don’t have a local source of news...that’s where Trump is really succeeding."
On the pod, a rural Dem organizer is illuminating on how Trump's rural support thrives in info vacuums:
newrepublic.com/article/1949...
On the pod, a rural Dem organizer is illuminating on how Trump's rural support thrives in info vacuums:
newrepublic.com/article/1949...
Trump’s Odd New Tariff Musings Show How Badly He’s Screwing His Voters
As a perfect storm of Trump policies is set to hit rural America, a veteran Democratic organizer reflects on whether his party can capitalize to peel off some of Trump’s lockstep rural support.
newrepublic.com
May 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"Trump won over 90% of news deserts across the country. These are communities that don’t have a local source of news...that’s where Trump is really succeeding."
On the pod, a rural Dem organizer is illuminating on how Trump's rural support thrives in info vacuums:
newrepublic.com/article/1949...
On the pod, a rural Dem organizer is illuminating on how Trump's rural support thrives in info vacuums:
newrepublic.com/article/1949...
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A 25-year-old DOGE bro oversaw the termination of lawyers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last month, just days after they warned him certain stocks he owned were prohibited by employees.
DOGE Staffer Fired the Lawyers Trying to Help Him Avoid Corruption
Lawyers warned one of Elon Musk’s DOGE cronies that his investments were a conflict of interest. He fired them.
newrepublic.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A 25-year-old DOGE bro oversaw the termination of lawyers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last month, just days after they warned him certain stocks he owned were prohibited by employees.
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Exclusive: A series of internal government messages obtained by The Post reveal how U.S. embassies and the State Department have pushed nations to clear hurdles for U.S. satellite companies, often mentioning Starlink by name.
U.S. pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk’s Starlink, cables show
Some countries have turned to the satellite internet firm in preparation for trade talks, State Department staffers wrote. The U.S. has a strategic interest in countering Chinese internet providers, b...
wapo.st
May 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Exclusive: A series of internal government messages obtained by The Post reveal how U.S. embassies and the State Department have pushed nations to clear hurdles for U.S. satellite companies, often mentioning Starlink by name.
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Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
April 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
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Tesla’s Chairwoman, Robyn Denholm, has filed to sell another $30 million in Tesla stock. She appears to be completely liquidating her stake in the company she chairs. Tesla executives and board members have exclusively exercised stock options and sold them right away.
electrek.co/2025/04/29/t...
electrek.co/2025/04/29/t...
Tesla (TSLA) chair sells most of her stocks - her time is done?
Tesla’s Chairwoman, Robyn Denholm, has filed to sell another $30 million in Tesla stock. She appears to be completely liquidating...
electrek.co
April 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tesla’s Chairwoman, Robyn Denholm, has filed to sell another $30 million in Tesla stock. She appears to be completely liquidating her stake in the company she chairs. Tesla executives and board members have exclusively exercised stock options and sold them right away.
electrek.co/2025/04/29/t...
electrek.co/2025/04/29/t...
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HERE COMES THE TRUMP TAX!
April 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
HERE COMES THE TRUMP TAX!
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O Canada, you done good. The world can sleep soundly tonight. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
April 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
O Canada, you done good. The world can sleep soundly tonight. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Breaking news: New civil rights division chief said more than 100 attorneys have left their jobs, in many cases because they disagreed with the office’s new focus on combating anti-Christian bias, transgender athletes in women’s sports, and “woke ideology.”
Civil rights lawyers leave en masse as Justice Dept. mission shifts
Civil rights director Harmeet K. Dhillon redirected her staff to focus on combating antisemitism, anti-Christian bias and what she calls “woke ideology.”
www.washingtonpost.com
April 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Breaking news: New civil rights division chief said more than 100 attorneys have left their jobs, in many cases because they disagreed with the office’s new focus on combating anti-Christian bias, transgender athletes in women’s sports, and “woke ideology.”
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Today's belly laff
Taking credit for things he didn’t do is a frequent pastime of his.
Taking credit for things he didn’t do is a frequent pastime of his.
April 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Today's belly laff
Taking credit for things he didn’t do is a frequent pastime of his.
Taking credit for things he didn’t do is a frequent pastime of his.
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Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."
Detained on verge of U.S. citizenship, Mohsen Mahdawi speaks from Vermont prison
Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."
www.npr.org
April 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."
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The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
April 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
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46 YEARS AGO TODAY on April 28, 1979, "Heart of Glass" by Blondie reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
April 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
46 YEARS AGO TODAY on April 28, 1979, "Heart of Glass" by Blondie reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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According to Kash Patel’s own financial disclosure statement, he pocketed $25,000 from a production company operated by a filmmaker associated with a Kremlin-subsidized propaganda project, a pro-Putin oligarch, and a pro-Kremlin disinformation agent.
@davidcorn.bsky.social's NEW video explains:
@davidcorn.bsky.social's NEW video explains:
The Curious Case of Kash Patel's $25,000
YouTube video by Mother Jones
youtu.be
April 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
According to Kash Patel’s own financial disclosure statement, he pocketed $25,000 from a production company operated by a filmmaker associated with a Kremlin-subsidized propaganda project, a pro-Putin oligarch, and a pro-Kremlin disinformation agent.
@davidcorn.bsky.social's NEW video explains:
@davidcorn.bsky.social's NEW video explains:
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Barry Blitt’s cover for this week’s issue, “The First Hundred Days.” #NewYorkerCovers nyer.cm/ysrCZ47
April 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Barry Blitt’s cover for this week’s issue, “The First Hundred Days.” #NewYorkerCovers nyer.cm/ysrCZ47
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The girlfriend of 17-year-old Danylo Khudi, who was killed on April 24 due to a russian attack, came to the memorial site and sits quietly by his portrait.
April 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The girlfriend of 17-year-old Danylo Khudi, who was killed on April 24 due to a russian attack, came to the memorial site and sits quietly by his portrait.
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NEWS: Rep. Gerry Connolly announces his cancer has returned. He will not running for re-election and says he will soon be stepping down as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee.
April 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
NEWS: Rep. Gerry Connolly announces his cancer has returned. He will not running for re-election and says he will soon be stepping down as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee.
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Are you better off now than you were 100 days ago?
100 Days of Chaos
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
www.youtube.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Are you better off now than you were 100 days ago?
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett—is the Vice Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee and she is next in line, y’all. 🔥
Let’s rally behind her because she’s the fierce fighter we need.
@repjasmine.bsky.social
Let’s rally behind her because she’s the fierce fighter we need.
@repjasmine.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett—is the Vice Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee and she is next in line, y’all. 🔥
Let’s rally behind her because she’s the fierce fighter we need.
@repjasmine.bsky.social
Let’s rally behind her because she’s the fierce fighter we need.
@repjasmine.bsky.social
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I am proud to have delivered for the people of Maryland's 23rd district. We are just getting started. I will never stop fighting for you.
April 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I am proud to have delivered for the people of Maryland's 23rd district. We are just getting started. I will never stop fighting for you.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Keri Heintzeman Locked Instagram Account Ahead of Election Day
The Minnesota Senate District 6 candidate restricts public access to her social media as voters head to the polls today meidasnews.com/news/keri-he...
The Minnesota Senate District 6 candidate restricts public access to her social media as voters head to the polls today meidasnews.com/news/keri-he...
Keri Heintzeman Locks Instagram Account Ahead of Election Day
The Minnesota Senate District 6 candidate restricts public access to her social media as voters head to the polls
meidasnews.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Keri Heintzeman Locked Instagram Account Ahead of Election Day
The Minnesota Senate District 6 candidate restricts public access to her social media as voters head to the polls today meidasnews.com/news/keri-he...
The Minnesota Senate District 6 candidate restricts public access to her social media as voters head to the polls today meidasnews.com/news/keri-he...
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No way this is real 😂😂😂😂
April 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
No way this is real 😂😂😂😂
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Not a "hostile and political act." Simply transparency into how we pay for Trump's tariffs. #TariffsAreTaxes
April 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Not a "hostile and political act." Simply transparency into how we pay for Trump's tariffs. #TariffsAreTaxes