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@maddow.msnbc.com Happy anniversary tomorrow. Wow! 26 years.
April 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
@maddow.msnbc.com Happy anniversary tomorrow. Wow! 26 years.
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This is the story.
DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
February 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
This is the story.
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"The layoffs come in the middle of tax filing season. Former IRS officials warned that losing such a large number of employees could disrupt Americans’ ability to easily file taxes this year, even if the layoffs are not supposed to affect those deemed 'critical'...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/u...
I.R.S. to Begin Laying Off Roughly 6,000 Employees on Thursday
The terminations will target relatively recent hires at the I.R.S., which the Biden administration had attempted to revitalize.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"The layoffs come in the middle of tax filing season. Former IRS officials warned that losing such a large number of employees could disrupt Americans’ ability to easily file taxes this year, even if the layoffs are not supposed to affect those deemed 'critical'...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/u...
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Jamie Raskin:
"Given that I was marching at age 3, you know I’m not letting any coup-plotting, election-denying, insurrection-supplying autocrat, kleptocracy, plutocrat or theocrat, or any techno-feudalist Silicon Valley broligarchs aspiring dictator, turn me around now.”
Amen!!
"Given that I was marching at age 3, you know I’m not letting any coup-plotting, election-denying, insurrection-supplying autocrat, kleptocracy, plutocrat or theocrat, or any techno-feudalist Silicon Valley broligarchs aspiring dictator, turn me around now.”
Amen!!
February 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Jamie Raskin:
"Given that I was marching at age 3, you know I’m not letting any coup-plotting, election-denying, insurrection-supplying autocrat, kleptocracy, plutocrat or theocrat, or any techno-feudalist Silicon Valley broligarchs aspiring dictator, turn me around now.”
Amen!!
"Given that I was marching at age 3, you know I’m not letting any coup-plotting, election-denying, insurrection-supplying autocrat, kleptocracy, plutocrat or theocrat, or any techno-feudalist Silicon Valley broligarchs aspiring dictator, turn me around now.”
Amen!!
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Protests are taking place all over the country tonight against cuts to vital federal services. Here in Washington, people are marching to SpaceX’s offices demanding Musk be ousted from the government.
February 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Protests are taking place all over the country tonight against cuts to vital federal services. Here in Washington, people are marching to SpaceX’s offices demanding Musk be ousted from the government.
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Rallying on a frigid night at the F Street office block that houses SpaceX’s downtown DC presence. Joining this group are union leaders, and feds caught up in DOGE’s gutting of government agencies.
“Elon Musk has got to go!”
“Elon Musk has got to go!”
February 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Rallying on a frigid night at the F Street office block that houses SpaceX’s downtown DC presence. Joining this group are union leaders, and feds caught up in DOGE’s gutting of government agencies.
“Elon Musk has got to go!”
“Elon Musk has got to go!”
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“You can build all the dick rockets you want to go to Mars while you try to leave the rest of us on the burning Earth. We’re gonna take control. This is our world, and it’s our government, and it’s our money.”
— Sara Nelson, Association of Flight Attendants president
— Sara Nelson, Association of Flight Attendants president
February 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“You can build all the dick rockets you want to go to Mars while you try to leave the rest of us on the burning Earth. We’re gonna take control. This is our world, and it’s our government, and it’s our money.”
— Sara Nelson, Association of Flight Attendants president
— Sara Nelson, Association of Flight Attendants president
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In photos, at least until my hands got so cold I couldn’t hold the camera anymore.
February 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In photos, at least until my hands got so cold I couldn’t hold the camera anymore.
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Star of Leopard News Asks That Friend’s Face be Spared
Jesse Watters Makes On-Air Plea to Trump for Veteran Friend Who Got ‘DOGE’d’ In Pentagon Cuts
Watters made an on-air plea for a military veteran friend was “DOGE’d” in Elon Musk’s Pentagon cuts.
www.mediaite.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Star of Leopard News Asks That Friend’s Face be Spared
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“I knew someone on AA5432.”
That was the subject of an email NPR host Adrian Ma sent to newsroom leaders in the hours after the DC plane crash. He trusted us with sharing his story — and her contagious energy.
www.npr.org/2025/02/20/g...
That was the subject of an email NPR host Adrian Ma sent to newsroom leaders in the hours after the DC plane crash. He trusted us with sharing his story — and her contagious energy.
www.npr.org/2025/02/20/g...
NPR host Adrian Ma remembers his girlfriend who died in D.C. plane crash
NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“I knew someone on AA5432.”
That was the subject of an email NPR host Adrian Ma sent to newsroom leaders in the hours after the DC plane crash. He trusted us with sharing his story — and her contagious energy.
www.npr.org/2025/02/20/g...
That was the subject of an email NPR host Adrian Ma sent to newsroom leaders in the hours after the DC plane crash. He trusted us with sharing his story — and her contagious energy.
www.npr.org/2025/02/20/g...
So embarrassing
"Elon Musk is the undisputed champion of making money for Elon Musk. As effectively the CEO of the United States of America? Very bad. Embarrassing, honestly..."
www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
February 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
So embarrassing
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"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress
With the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.
www.vanityfair.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
Cause they are idiots who live in a tiny bubble like sheep
February 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Cause they are idiots who live in a tiny bubble like sheep
FAFO
“What’s the point of fighting cybercrime if we’re just going to give access for government networks to people with cybercriminal gang affiliations?”
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
www.wired.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
FAFO
But will you? Weak!
February 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
But will you? Weak!
Because Susan Collins is weak!
"Key congressional Republicans have powers they’re choosing not to use...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
February 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Because Susan Collins is weak!
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How stupid and arbitrary are Trump's mass firings at federal agencies?
A State Dept employee tells me some colleagues are racing to change their job descriptions so phrases like "transnational crime" don't get caught up in DOGE AI bots scanning for words like "trans" to fire people because "DEI."
A State Dept employee tells me some colleagues are racing to change their job descriptions so phrases like "transnational crime" don't get caught up in DOGE AI bots scanning for words like "trans" to fire people because "DEI."
February 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
How stupid and arbitrary are Trump's mass firings at federal agencies?
A State Dept employee tells me some colleagues are racing to change their job descriptions so phrases like "transnational crime" don't get caught up in DOGE AI bots scanning for words like "trans" to fire people because "DEI."
A State Dept employee tells me some colleagues are racing to change their job descriptions so phrases like "transnational crime" don't get caught up in DOGE AI bots scanning for words like "trans" to fire people because "DEI."
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People need to understand this: Trump did not leave office willingly the first time. If his health holds up, he will not leave office willingly this time. He is not joking about serving more than two terms.
February 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
People need to understand this: Trump did not leave office willingly the first time. If his health holds up, he will not leave office willingly this time. He is not joking about serving more than two terms.
Trump:Canada=Putin:Ukraine. Rhetorically. One more expression of Trump’s admiration for Putin.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine | CBC News
Donad Trump's threats and claims about Canada may be unprecedented in the history of U.S.-Canada relations. But they have a strong precedent elsewhere in recent history: They closely resemble remarks ...
www.cbc.ca
February 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Energy said DOGE firings of nuclear safety officials were non-critical staff.
That is not true. In fact, one of the officials who was locked out of his work accounts was Acting Chief of Defense Nuclear Safety James Todd.
That is not true. In fact, one of the officials who was locked out of his work accounts was Acting Chief of Defense Nuclear Safety James Todd.
Inside DOGE’s Dumbest Cut Yet
Last week’s hastily reversed firings at the National Nuclear Security Administration have left a reeling, rattled agency in their wake.
www.thebulwark.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany outsourced its energy production to Russia, its economic growth to China, and its military security to the United States. That era is coming to an end.
Joshua Livestro on Germany's choice:
Joshua Livestro on Germany's choice:
What’s at Stake in Germany’s Elections
In this weekend’s vote, Europe’s largest economic power decides whether to decisively re-enter history or continue its risky somnolence.
www.thebulwark.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany outsourced its energy production to Russia, its economic growth to China, and its military security to the United States. That era is coming to an end.
Joshua Livestro on Germany's choice:
Joshua Livestro on Germany's choice:
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Among those Trump and Musk fired at the FAA:
- Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies
- Air traffic control support staff
- Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes
- Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
- Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies
- Air traffic control support staff
- Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes
- Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump and Elon's 'Pointless Bloodbath' at the FAA Is Even Worse Than You Think
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE fired several FAA lawyers tasked with helping keep reckless or drunk pilots out of the skies. Officials are baffled.
www.rollingstone.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Among those Trump and Musk fired at the FAA:
- Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies
- Air traffic control support staff
- Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes
- Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
- Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies
- Air traffic control support staff
- Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes
- Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Politics aside, I'm going to do everything I can to make sure my son doesn't turn out like these losers—especially Musk. He screams about masculinity but ignores his 13 kids. His baby mamas have to tweet just to get his attention. Real men protect and provide for their families. Fuck that guy.
February 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Politics aside, I'm going to do everything I can to make sure my son doesn't turn out like these losers—especially Musk. He screams about masculinity but ignores his 13 kids. His baby mamas have to tweet just to get his attention. Real men protect and provide for their families. Fuck that guy.
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NEW: Trump Shifts the Costs of Climate Change Onto Individuals by @abrahm.bsky.social
Trump Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals
The change would effectively transfer financial responsibility from oil drillers, auto manufacturers and others and leave Americans to face greater direct costs as warming continues.
www.propublica.org
February 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
NEW: Trump Shifts the Costs of Climate Change Onto Individuals by @abrahm.bsky.social
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Americans proposed that Ukraine concede half of the profits from its mineral rights in perpetuity... in exchange for essentially nothing. This is not a monetary proposition, let alone a "deal," but rather the demand that Ukraine become a permanent American colony.
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...
"Recoup the costs"
The sadism of American policy to war-torn Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Americans proposed that Ukraine concede half of the profits from its mineral rights in perpetuity... in exchange for essentially nothing. This is not a monetary proposition, let alone a "deal," but rather the demand that Ukraine become a permanent American colony.
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...