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Corruption, greed, narcissism. Musk must go.
DOGE cuts to the Social Security Administration means the press and public will have to rely on Musk's X for updates, instead of press releases and comms staff.
Social Security to Move Comms to Musk’s X After DOGE Cuts
Emailed press releases and “dear colleague” letters will soon be obsolete at the SSA.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Corruption, greed, narcissism. Musk must go.
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This is the biggest con job in American history-an outrageous scam right out in the open.Trump and Musk belong behind bars. They're blatantly robbing hardworking Americans, siphoning off every dollar they can just to pad their already bloated bank accounts.It's sickening, and it's got to stop now.
Trump is forcing Americans who are seeking their earned benefits to sign up for Elon Musk's app.
Pure corruption.
Pure corruption.
April 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This is the biggest con job in American history-an outrageous scam right out in the open.Trump and Musk belong behind bars. They're blatantly robbing hardworking Americans, siphoning off every dollar they can just to pad their already bloated bank accounts.It's sickening, and it's got to stop now.
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They can't afford for him to tell his story.
Don't overlook this: Trump is leaving Abrego Garcia to rot in a foreign gulag even though the admin can always bring him back and *retry him for deportation in a lawful way.* That they won't do this shows their case against him is nonsense.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1939...
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1939...
Trump’s Horrifying Removal of Man in “Error” Takes an Even Darker Turn
The Trump administration could allow Kilmar Abrego Garcia back into the U.S. and try to deport him through proper channels. So why won’t it even do that?
newrepublic.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
They can't afford for him to tell his story.
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The Social Security Administration will be shifting its public communication exclusively to X, sources tell WIRED. This comes as agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent.
The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X
The SSA’s shift to Elon Musk’s X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.
wrd.cm
April 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Social Security Administration will be shifting its public communication exclusively to X, sources tell WIRED. This comes as agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent.
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As with the EOs concerning elections, immigration and naturalization is categorically NOT an Article II power. To do this, the executive branch will undoubtedly try to hang its hat on some delegated authority by Congress. The focus now should be on clawing those delegated authorities back
They’ll do it in a few high profile cases to set examples. People will say, “No way this holds up in court.” Maybe. But we now know the plan: they’ll do it first, then dare the courts to stop them. And this too will be very difficult for courts to undo. This is end of democracy stuff.
Team Trump Is Gaming Out How to Ship U.S. Citizens to El Salvador
Donald Trump’s administration is talking internally about denaturalizing American citizens — and potentially sending some to El Salvador.
www.rollingstone.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As with the EOs concerning elections, immigration and naturalization is categorically NOT an Article II power. To do this, the executive branch will undoubtedly try to hang its hat on some delegated authority by Congress. The focus now should be on clawing those delegated authorities back
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If anyone out there still thought DOGE was "volunteering," game's up.
Taxpayers deserve to know how much $$$ the technofeudalists forced on DOL are being paid to steal sensitive data, fire federal workers and dismantle critical public services.
This is huge - and disgusting.
Taxpayers deserve to know how much $$$ the technofeudalists forced on DOL are being paid to steal sensitive data, fire federal workers and dismantle critical public services.
This is huge - and disgusting.
NEW: An unsigned interagency agreement calls for the Dept of Labor to reimburse the US DOGE Service up to **$1.3 million** for work done by four DOGE affiliates over 18 months.
Musk has previously stated that DOGE staffers would cost taxpayers nothing.
from me and @timmarchman.bsky.social:
Musk has previously stated that DOGE staffers would cost taxpayers nothing.
from me and @timmarchman.bsky.social:
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE's work with federal agencies.
www.wired.com
April 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If anyone out there still thought DOGE was "volunteering," game's up.
Taxpayers deserve to know how much $$$ the technofeudalists forced on DOL are being paid to steal sensitive data, fire federal workers and dismantle critical public services.
This is huge - and disgusting.
Taxpayers deserve to know how much $$$ the technofeudalists forced on DOL are being paid to steal sensitive data, fire federal workers and dismantle critical public services.
This is huge - and disgusting.
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Due process is foundational—arguably the defining difference between a constitutional republic and authoritarian rule.
If people are being deported without it, that’s not a policy dispute—it's a direct violation of the Constitution.
If people are being deported without it, that’s not a policy dispute—it's a direct violation of the Constitution.
April 11, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Due process is foundational—arguably the defining difference between a constitutional republic and authoritarian rule.
If people are being deported without it, that’s not a policy dispute—it's a direct violation of the Constitution.
If people are being deported without it, that’s not a policy dispute—it's a direct violation of the Constitution.
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April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025
It’s been quite a week.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
April 6, 2025 at 8:16 AM
April 5, 2025
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If your NC vote has been challenged, the appeals court has triggered a 15-day "curing" period. It is imperative that you contact your local Board of Elections or legal representation for the next steps.
The NC GOP is openly trying to steal their state's Supreme Court. Do not let them.
The NC GOP is openly trying to steal their state's Supreme Court. Do not let them.
North Carolina judges side with Republican colleague in close Supreme Court race | CNN
A North Carolina appeals court sided Friday with the trailing Republican candidate in an extremely close state Supreme Court election, a ruling that could flip the result of the nation’s only 2024 rac...
www.cnn.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If your NC vote has been challenged, the appeals court has triggered a 15-day "curing" period. It is imperative that you contact your local Board of Elections or legal representation for the next steps.
The NC GOP is openly trying to steal their state's Supreme Court. Do not let them.
The NC GOP is openly trying to steal their state's Supreme Court. Do not let them.
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Trump just opened up a procedural avenue for Dems to force votes on the tariffs he announced yesterday. A quick explainer-
April 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Trump just opened up a procedural avenue for Dems to force votes on the tariffs he announced yesterday. A quick explainer-
Inspired by Sen Booker, Government Employees (current, future, and former 😞), and everyone who is standing up for each other and our country, literally & figuratively, loudly & quietly, ... (1/2)
April 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Inspired by Sen Booker, Government Employees (current, future, and former 😞), and everyone who is standing up for each other and our country, literally & figuratively, loudly & quietly, ... (1/2)
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@booker.senate.gov has broken the record! 🔥🔥🔥
We can - we must - respond in kind by standing up to this dictatorship for as long as it takes.
We can - we must - respond in kind by standing up to this dictatorship for as long as it takes.
Good history is about to made by @booker.senate.gov
LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
@booker.senate.gov has broken the record! 🔥🔥🔥
We can - we must - respond in kind by standing up to this dictatorship for as long as it takes.
We can - we must - respond in kind by standing up to this dictatorship for as long as it takes.
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Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
April 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
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BREAKING: US federal judge allows DOGE to takeover $500 million office building for free.
In fact, the building—and all of the property inside it—had already been transferred on Saturday.
In fact, the building—and all of the property inside it—had already been transferred on Saturday.
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Takeover $500 Million Office Building For Free
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.
www.wired.com
April 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
BREAKING: US federal judge allows DOGE to takeover $500 million office building for free.
In fact, the building—and all of the property inside it—had already been transferred on Saturday.
In fact, the building—and all of the property inside it—had already been transferred on Saturday.
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Let’s discuss a new Executive Order: Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
This poorly written and ill-conceived document lacks clarity of purpose. It seems to point to having states handle all disaster response, but after rereading it I am not clear.
This poorly written and ill-conceived document lacks clarity of purpose. It seems to point to having states handle all disaster response, but after rereading it I am not clear.
Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
March 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Let’s discuss a new Executive Order: Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
This poorly written and ill-conceived document lacks clarity of purpose. It seems to point to having states handle all disaster response, but after rereading it I am not clear.
This poorly written and ill-conceived document lacks clarity of purpose. It seems to point to having states handle all disaster response, but after rereading it I am not clear.
"...underwent a random check on arrival, during which his work computer and personal phone were searched, and messages referring to Trump's administration's treatment of scientists were found...His professional and personal equipment was confiscated and he was sent back to Europe the following day."
French researcher denied entry to US for 'expressing personal opinion' on Trump policies
France's research minister expressed 'concern' on Wednesday at this decision by the US authorities. The researcher underwent a random check on arrival, before his computer and phone were searched, a s...
www.lemonde.fr
March 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"...underwent a random check on arrival, during which his work computer and personal phone were searched, and messages referring to Trump's administration's treatment of scientists were found...His professional and personal equipment was confiscated and he was sent back to Europe the following day."
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March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
On the Fox News Channel’s The Five yesterday, the panel of Fox personalities expressed outrage that federal judge James Boasberg had ordered the Trump administration to stop its deportation of migrant...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
March 20, 2025 at 5:06 AM
March 19, 2025
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Government employees are receiving a lot of cruel and baseless disparagement from Elon and the DOGE kids. I want federal workers to know we have their back and that we love them.
I hope seeing these signs up makes them smile during what is a dark time.
Profits -> AFGE
fedupstudio.etsy.com
I hope seeing these signs up makes them smile during what is a dark time.
Profits -> AFGE
fedupstudio.etsy.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Government employees are receiving a lot of cruel and baseless disparagement from Elon and the DOGE kids. I want federal workers to know we have their back and that we love them.
I hope seeing these signs up makes them smile during what is a dark time.
Profits -> AFGE
fedupstudio.etsy.com
I hope seeing these signs up makes them smile during what is a dark time.
Profits -> AFGE
fedupstudio.etsy.com
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"What Trump's really claiming is the authority to determine on his own whether prior legal actions were null and void from the beginning—and that is a terrifying escalation of the power that he’s claiming."
Matt is so good in explaining all Trump's most recent lawless moves here:
Matt is so good in explaining all Trump's most recent lawless moves here:
Just in last 72 hours:
*Trump declares Biden pardons invalid
*Border czar vows to ignore judges
*Admin defies court on deportations
*Press sec shrugs
On pod, legal scholar Matt Seligman brilliantly explains how we're on precipice of major escalation in lawlessness:
newrepublic.com/article/1928...
*Trump declares Biden pardons invalid
*Border czar vows to ignore judges
*Admin defies court on deportations
*Press sec shrugs
On pod, legal scholar Matt Seligman brilliantly explains how we're on precipice of major escalation in lawlessness:
newrepublic.com/article/1928...
“Chilling”: Trump Press Sec Hints Darkly at More Lawlessness to Come
As Trump unleashes a spate of new lawless moves and press secretary Karoline Leavitt obfuscates about them, a shrewd legal observer explains that we may be about to see a major escalation in lawbreaki...
newrepublic.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
"What Trump's really claiming is the authority to determine on his own whether prior legal actions were null and void from the beginning—and that is a terrifying escalation of the power that he’s claiming."
Matt is so good in explaining all Trump's most recent lawless moves here:
Matt is so good in explaining all Trump's most recent lawless moves here:
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This is a great question. As far as I’m aware, it is the U.S….where is the money coming from?
Who is paying El Salvador for confining those people? If it’s the US government, doesn’t that spending have to be authorized by congress?
March 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This is a great question. As far as I’m aware, it is the U.S….where is the money coming from?
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Trump just invoked this very same law to target people *inside* our borders and he’s already deporting citizens. Roberts said history repudiated Korematsu, but SCOTUS never actually overruled it. What makes anyone think he won’t do this again? Who’s gonna stop him?
March 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Trump just invoked this very same law to target people *inside* our borders and he’s already deporting citizens. Roberts said history repudiated Korematsu, but SCOTUS never actually overruled it. What makes anyone think he won’t do this again? Who’s gonna stop him?
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👇 This is essential 👇
Fellow feds - if you’re being directed to destroy records, report it to the National Archives Office of Records Management Oversight and Reporting. www.archives.gov/records-mgmt...
Unauthorized Disposition of Federal Records
Federal agencies are required to "notify the Archivist of any actual, impending, or threatened unlawful removal, defacing, alteration, corruption, deletion, erasure, or other destruction of records in...
www.archives.gov
March 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
👇 This is essential 👇
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We all need to pay attention to this case.
Checks and balances, a foundation of how our government works, is at play here.
The court order was clear. The WH made the “interpretation” that the court didn’t have the authority to decide.
Checks and balances, a foundation of how our government works, is at play here.
The court order was clear. The WH made the “interpretation” that the court didn’t have the authority to decide.
Exclusive: How the White House defied a judge's order to turn back deportation flights
"This is headed to the Supreme Court. And we're going to win."
www.axios.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
We all need to pay attention to this case.
Checks and balances, a foundation of how our government works, is at play here.
The court order was clear. The WH made the “interpretation” that the court didn’t have the authority to decide.
Checks and balances, a foundation of how our government works, is at play here.
The court order was clear. The WH made the “interpretation” that the court didn’t have the authority to decide.