@cathy-travis.bsky.social
Author. 25 years on Capitol Hill and a lifetime in politics. Lifetime lover of the Constitution, still formally our foundation.
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Already we're seeing hospitals and health centers close because of the devastating health care cuts in the Republican megabill.
You need to know that even if you keep your health care, you're going to have less doctors and hospitals - especially in rural areas.
You need to know that even if you keep your health care, you're going to have less doctors and hospitals - especially in rural areas.
July 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Already we're seeing hospitals and health centers close because of the devastating health care cuts in the Republican megabill.
You need to know that even if you keep your health care, you're going to have less doctors and hospitals - especially in rural areas.
You need to know that even if you keep your health care, you're going to have less doctors and hospitals - especially in rural areas.
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Tuberville doesn't know the three branches of the U.S. government in which he serves, but he knows that Putin wants Odessa, Crimea, and limits to NATO. And Tuberville can't blame Putin for those demands.
Huh.
Huh.
Tuberville: "Putin is to the point where he's making so much progress ... he's gonna want a lot from the Ukrainians. He's gonna want a lot in terms of land, possibly even Odessa, he's gonna want Crimea, but he's gonna want NATO to stay away from his borders, and I can't blame him for that."
May 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Tuberville doesn't know the three branches of the U.S. government in which he serves, but he knows that Putin wants Odessa, Crimea, and limits to NATO. And Tuberville can't blame Putin for those demands.
Huh.
Huh.
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When the President of the United States says he doesn’t know if he should uphold the Constitution, it should be a searing red line for every American.
If you let him ignore ANY aspect of the Constitution you embolden him to ignore more of it, including the parts that secure YOUR freedoms & rights.
If you let him ignore ANY aspect of the Constitution you embolden him to ignore more of it, including the parts that secure YOUR freedoms & rights.
May 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
When the President of the United States says he doesn’t know if he should uphold the Constitution, it should be a searing red line for every American.
If you let him ignore ANY aspect of the Constitution you embolden him to ignore more of it, including the parts that secure YOUR freedoms & rights.
If you let him ignore ANY aspect of the Constitution you embolden him to ignore more of it, including the parts that secure YOUR freedoms & rights.
China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/b...
China Halts Critical Rare Earth Exports as Trade War Intensifies
Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.
www.nytimes.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:38 AM
China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/b...
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The executive targets his opponents w/bogus investigations. His government disappears people w/out due process and vanishes them beyond reach. He usurps legislative power, controls public funds at will, & consolidates power. Loyalty is expected — or else.
Authoritarianism isn’t coming. It’s here.
Authoritarianism isn’t coming. It’s here.
April 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The executive targets his opponents w/bogus investigations. His government disappears people w/out due process and vanishes them beyond reach. He usurps legislative power, controls public funds at will, & consolidates power. Loyalty is expected — or else.
Authoritarianism isn’t coming. It’s here.
Authoritarianism isn’t coming. It’s here.
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“There are already signs that Trump’s economic policies are stamping out the Biden factory boom: During the first quarter of 2025, clean-energy companies on net canceled more construction projects than they had canceled in all of 2023 and 2024” @citizencohn.bsky.social
Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200, Do Go Out of Business
A close-up look at the stupidity of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
www.thebulwark.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
“There are already signs that Trump’s economic policies are stamping out the Biden factory boom: During the first quarter of 2025, clean-energy companies on net canceled more construction projects than they had canceled in all of 2023 and 2024” @citizencohn.bsky.social
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Trump’s Tariff ‘Buffoonery’ Elates Russian TV Propagandists
“In reality, a monument should be erected to him,” Vladimir Solovyov said. “This was a major blow to the system of capitalism.”
My latest for @thedailybeast.bsky.social:
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-tarif...
“In reality, a monument should be erected to him,” Vladimir Solovyov said. “This was a major blow to the system of capitalism.”
My latest for @thedailybeast.bsky.social:
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-tarif...
Putin’s TV Goons Jump for Joy at Trump’s Tariff ‘Buffoonery’
“It looks like the end of the global system is coming, the global system that is about fifty years old,” political scientist Dmitry Kulikov said.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Trump’s Tariff ‘Buffoonery’ Elates Russian TV Propagandists
“In reality, a monument should be erected to him,” Vladimir Solovyov said. “This was a major blow to the system of capitalism.”
My latest for @thedailybeast.bsky.social:
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-tarif...
“In reality, a monument should be erected to him,” Vladimir Solovyov said. “This was a major blow to the system of capitalism.”
My latest for @thedailybeast.bsky.social:
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-tarif...
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Super-sized episode with @jenpsaki.msnbc.com and voters who sat out the 2024 election. It’s a good one!
Did Democrats Have a Liz Cheney Problem? (with Jen Psaki) | The Focus Group Podcast
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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March 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Super-sized episode with @jenpsaki.msnbc.com and voters who sat out the 2024 election. It’s a good one!
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This is the door hanger that Musk's PAC is distributing across Wisconsin. They're targeting Republican households.
They must hope it isn't seen by Dems, or anyone who thinks judges shouldn't "keep Trump's agenda moving forward" when Trump breaks the law.
Repost if you agree.
They must hope it isn't seen by Dems, or anyone who thinks judges shouldn't "keep Trump's agenda moving forward" when Trump breaks the law.
Repost if you agree.
March 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This is the door hanger that Musk's PAC is distributing across Wisconsin. They're targeting Republican households.
They must hope it isn't seen by Dems, or anyone who thinks judges shouldn't "keep Trump's agenda moving forward" when Trump breaks the law.
Repost if you agree.
They must hope it isn't seen by Dems, or anyone who thinks judges shouldn't "keep Trump's agenda moving forward" when Trump breaks the law.
Repost if you agree.
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CARTOON OF THE DAY 😕🇺🇸
March 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY 😕🇺🇸
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“For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind." – Hosea 8:7
Trump, Musk, and the entire GOP keep sowing the wind.
The whirlwind is here. 🧵
Trump, Musk, and the entire GOP keep sowing the wind.
The whirlwind is here. 🧵
February 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind." – Hosea 8:7
Trump, Musk, and the entire GOP keep sowing the wind.
The whirlwind is here. 🧵
Trump, Musk, and the entire GOP keep sowing the wind.
The whirlwind is here. 🧵
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Many thanks to my colleague for this helpful information:
Please contact the embassy and apologize to President Zelenskyy. 202-349-2963 -- Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M. St. NW, Washington DC 20007 -- emb_us@mfa.gov.ua
Please contact the embassy and apologize to President Zelenskyy. 202-349-2963 -- Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M. St. NW, Washington DC 20007 -- emb_us@mfa.gov.ua
March 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Many thanks to my colleague for this helpful information:
Please contact the embassy and apologize to President Zelenskyy. 202-349-2963 -- Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M. St. NW, Washington DC 20007 -- emb_us@mfa.gov.ua
Please contact the embassy and apologize to President Zelenskyy. 202-349-2963 -- Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M. St. NW, Washington DC 20007 -- emb_us@mfa.gov.ua
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He will burn down whatever he can, however he can
Our systems of governance, rule of law, global alliances, even the Constitution.
Consumed by vengeance and greed, he is the greatest threat to our Republic since its founding.
We must meet this moment with the force of a thousand suns.
Or perish.
Our systems of governance, rule of law, global alliances, even the Constitution.
Consumed by vengeance and greed, he is the greatest threat to our Republic since its founding.
We must meet this moment with the force of a thousand suns.
Or perish.
February 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
He will burn down whatever he can, however he can
Our systems of governance, rule of law, global alliances, even the Constitution.
Consumed by vengeance and greed, he is the greatest threat to our Republic since its founding.
We must meet this moment with the force of a thousand suns.
Or perish.
Our systems of governance, rule of law, global alliances, even the Constitution.
Consumed by vengeance and greed, he is the greatest threat to our Republic since its founding.
We must meet this moment with the force of a thousand suns.
Or perish.
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
We’re Russian. We know what happens when Big Tech coddles dictators.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | We’re Russian. We know what happens when Big Tech coddles dictators.
Tech companies are complying with dictators’ laws, compromising human rights and freedom of speech.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
We’re Russian. We know what happens when Big Tech coddles dictators.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
My first article on Substack. Let me know what you think.
open.substack.com/pub/cathytra...
open.substack.com/pub/cathytra...
Keep Democratizing News
Americans in every corner of every state should start democratizing the news.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
My first article on Substack. Let me know what you think.
open.substack.com/pub/cathytra...
open.substack.com/pub/cathytra...
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A new Congressional Research Service report says plainly that "the president does not have the authority to abolish [USAID]; congressional authorization would be required to abolish, move, or consolidate USAID." punchbowl.news/in12500/
February 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A new Congressional Research Service report says plainly that "the president does not have the authority to abolish [USAID]; congressional authorization would be required to abolish, move, or consolidate USAID." punchbowl.news/in12500/
Well, if we're gonna have Russian asset as DNI, guess this doesn't surprise...
CIA sends ‘buyout’ offers to entire workforce
www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/p...
CIA sends ‘buyout’ offers to entire workforce
www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/p...
CIA sends ‘buyout’ offers to entire workforce | CNN Politics
The Central Intelligence Agency on Tuesday became the first major national security agency to offer so-called buyouts to its entire workforce, a CIA spokesperson and two other sources familiar with th...
www.cnn.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Well, if we're gonna have Russian asset as DNI, guess this doesn't surprise...
CIA sends ‘buyout’ offers to entire workforce
www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/p...
CIA sends ‘buyout’ offers to entire workforce
www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/p...
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Credit to @profgalloway.com for calling it out.
Support independent media.
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NYU Professor Slams MSNBC ‘Bending F***ing Knee’ To ‘Fascism’ After Morning Joe Hosts Shut Down His Calling Trump a ‘Rapist’
During his podcast with Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway said the media is being held to an absurd standard regarding what can be said about Trump.
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February 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Credit to @profgalloway.com for calling it out.
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Support independent media.
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I can only hope Jack Smith safeguarded his report on the documents case with the court, in the event charges against Nauta and Olivera got kicked or pardoned.
@jack-e-smith.bsky.social
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@jack-e-smith.bsky.social
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Justice Department seeks to dismiss classified documents case against Trump's former co-defendants
Walt Nauta, an aide to President Trump, and Carlos de Oliveira, former property manager at Mar-a-Lago, were charged alongside the president in 2023. They all pleaded not guilty.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I can only hope Jack Smith safeguarded his report on the documents case with the court, in the event charges against Nauta and Olivera got kicked or pardoned.
@jack-e-smith.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-c...
@jack-e-smith.bsky.social
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This is their entire goal. Watch the $.
House GOP nears plan for Trump’s agenda — but may not have the votes
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
House GOP nears plan for Trump’s agenda — but may not have the votes
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
House GOP nears plan for Trump’s agenda — but may not have the votes
Republicans will attempt a tax and spending bill that will not require substantial budget cuts, but there may be serious math problems ahead.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This is their entire goal. Watch the $.
House GOP nears plan for Trump’s agenda — but may not have the votes
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
House GOP nears plan for Trump’s agenda — but may not have the votes
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system
A top Treasury career staffer is expected to depart. Surrogates of Musk’s DOGE effort had sought access to sensitive payment systems.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...