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President Trump’s trade war is expected to slow growth in the world’s leading economies, including the U.S., this year and in the years to come. Global economic growth is expected to slow from 3.3% in 2025 to 2.9% in 2025.
Trump’s Tariffs Will Drag Down the Global Economy, OECD Says
Economic growth will slow this year and next as the trade war hampers development in the United States and around the world, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.
trib.al
June 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
President Trump’s trade war is expected to slow growth in the world’s leading economies, including the U.S., this year and in the years to come. Global economic growth is expected to slow from 3.3% in 2025 to 2.9% in 2025.
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JUST IN: The acting Inspector General of the Defense Department will review Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal in a group chat with other key national security officials to discuss military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen last month, the IG’s office announced.
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages | CNN Politics
The acting Inspector General of the Defense Department will review Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal in a group chat with other key national security officials to discuss military stri...
www.cnn.com
April 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
JUST IN: The acting Inspector General of the Defense Department will review Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal in a group chat with other key national security officials to discuss military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen last month, the IG’s office announced.
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BREAKING NEWS: Trump said his administration will apply a 10% tariff on all imports, and that other trading partners will face additional “reciprocal tariffs” ranging as high as 49%.
Today is Trump's 'Liberation Day.' What does that mean for tariffs?
President Trump has been promising new "reciprocal tariffs" to punish other countries for their tariffs and trade barriers. Markets are nervous that a trade war could hike prices and hurt the economy.
www.npr.org
April 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Trump said his administration will apply a 10% tariff on all imports, and that other trading partners will face additional “reciprocal tariffs” ranging as high as 49%.
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A Black man just beat the record for the longest filibuster, defeating the record previously held by a man who filibustered the literal Civil Rights Act.
As the time ticked over, Cory Booker announced he did it not out of hatred for who he opposed, but out of love for those who supported him.
As the time ticked over, Cory Booker announced he did it not out of hatred for who he opposed, but out of love for those who supported him.
LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A Black man just beat the record for the longest filibuster, defeating the record previously held by a man who filibustered the literal Civil Rights Act.
As the time ticked over, Cory Booker announced he did it not out of hatred for who he opposed, but out of love for those who supported him.
As the time ticked over, Cory Booker announced he did it not out of hatred for who he opposed, but out of love for those who supported him.
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Sen. @booker.senate.gov : “I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able. Our constituents are asking us to acknowledge that this is a crisis. So I am going to stand here until I no longer can.”
Cory Booker has taken the Senate floor and plans to filibuster as long as he’s physically able to protest the complete disregard for the rule of law by Trump and Musk.
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
April 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Sen. @booker.senate.gov : “I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able. Our constituents are asking us to acknowledge that this is a crisis. So I am going to stand here until I no longer can.”
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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has kicked off what is expected to be a marathon speech on the Senate floor to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration, saying that he will keep going “as long as I am physically able.”
Democrat kicks off marathon Senate floor speech to protest Trump administration actions | CNN Politics
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has kicked off what is expected to be a marathon speech on the Senate floor to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration, saying that he will keep go...
www.cnn.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has kicked off what is expected to be a marathon speech on the Senate floor to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration, saying that he will keep going “as long as I am physically able.”
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Elon Musk Appears to Be Breaking Wisconsin Law Against Vote Buying in Offering a Chance to Win $1 Million to Anyone Who Voted in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race electionlawblog.org?p=149196
Elon Musk Appears to Be Breaking Wisconsin Law Against Vote Buying in Offering a Chance to Win $1 Million to Anyone Who Voted in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race #ELB
During the 2024 elections, there was a question whether Elon Musk was breaking federal law in offering various incentives only to registered voters, including what was essentially a lottery open only ...
electionlawblog.org
March 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Elon Musk Appears to Be Breaking Wisconsin Law Against Vote Buying in Offering a Chance to Win $1 Million to Anyone Who Voted in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race electionlawblog.org?p=149196
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@rickhasen.bsky.social looks at Wisconsin law, which "makes payment for turnout illegal," and concludes "Musk’s activities appear to violate the plain meaning of the statute."
electionlawblog.org?p=149196
electionlawblog.org?p=149196
March 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
@rickhasen.bsky.social looks at Wisconsin law, which "makes payment for turnout illegal," and concludes "Musk’s activities appear to violate the plain meaning of the statute."
electionlawblog.org?p=149196
electionlawblog.org?p=149196
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This is great, and well deserved!
@TIME's 2025 Earth Awards list is out! Congratulations to @mikeblooomberg.bsky.social and all the recipients 🌎https://mikebloom.bg/425DBGq
@TIME's 2025 Earth Awards list is out! Congratulations to @mikeblooomberg.bsky.social and all the recipients 🌎https://mikebloom.bg/425DBGq
Michael Bloomberg’s Billion-Dollar Climate Bet Is Paying Off
It’s all about the numbers for the special U.N. climate envoy.
mikebloom.bg
March 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This is great, and well deserved!
@TIME's 2025 Earth Awards list is out! Congratulations to @mikeblooomberg.bsky.social and all the recipients 🌎https://mikebloom.bg/425DBGq
@TIME's 2025 Earth Awards list is out! Congratulations to @mikeblooomberg.bsky.social and all the recipients 🌎https://mikebloom.bg/425DBGq
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“People should see the texts in order to reach their own conclusions.” @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social and @shaneharris.bsky.social share the group chat in which officials planned strikes on Yemen: theatln.tc/UHOLqA9E
March 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“People should see the texts in order to reach their own conclusions.” @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social and @shaneharris.bsky.social share the group chat in which officials planned strikes on Yemen: theatln.tc/UHOLqA9E
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People are getting up off the mat.
People have gathered outside USAID HQ for press event with Democratic Congressmen Beyer, Raskin, Connolly and Olzewski and Senator Van Hollen where they're addressing the building's mysterious shutdown today in the midst of the Trump admin dismantling the agency.
(Photos shared with me)
(Photos shared with me)
February 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
People are getting up off the mat.
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A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 25, 2025
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
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We will have victories and setbacks, good days and bad. We must understand that this will not be over in one election or with the defeat of any one candidate. This is the fight of our generation, and it will take time. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We will have victories and setbacks, good days and bad. We must understand that this will not be over in one election or with the defeat of any one candidate. This is the fight of our generation, and it will take time. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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NEW VIDEO: Donald Trump's Schedule F would reclassify tens of thousands of federal workers to make it easier for them to be fired for political disloyalty. @marcelias.bsky.social explains why this is dangerous for democracy.
Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/XdBIAW7J1Ng
Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/XdBIAW7J1Ng
January 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
NEW VIDEO: Donald Trump's Schedule F would reclassify tens of thousands of federal workers to make it easier for them to be fired for political disloyalty. @marcelias.bsky.social explains why this is dangerous for democracy.
Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/XdBIAW7J1Ng
Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/XdBIAW7J1Ng
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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I have and will continue to. But you know why I say it here ? Because @bsky.app is 30m strong and growing quickly. The collective wisdom and influence of users here is far greater than any individual democrat.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
No offense, Mark, but you have influence and power most of us don’t. Why don’t you speak up to those in DC you have connections with? Actions speak louder than words as you well know.
January 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I have and will continue to. But you know why I say it here ? Because @bsky.app is 30m strong and growing quickly. The collective wisdom and influence of users here is far greater than any individual democrat.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
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What Utah Republicans are doing is not being highlighted enough. I encourage you to follow @elevateutahpac.bsky.social to get more information.
Utah Republicans are gearing up to make it harder to vote for many Utahns.
Not enough people are talking about what’s happening in our state. We need your support, so spread the word, and let’s hold them accountable. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/06/e...
Not enough people are talking about what’s happening in our state. We need your support, so spread the word, and let’s hold them accountable. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/06/e...
Elections, higher ed, immigration: 3 big issues to expect from the 2025 Utah Legislature • Utah News Dispatch
What to expect from the 2025 Utah Legislature: Bills on elections, higher education and immigration will likely dominate the debate.
utahnewsdispatch.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
What Utah Republicans are doing is not being highlighted enough. I encourage you to follow @elevateutahpac.bsky.social to get more information.
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Deep breath, America. We can do this.
January 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Deep breath, America. We can do this.
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Remember, today especially, that MLK said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Keep the faith. Keep up the fight.
January 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Remember, today especially, that MLK said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Keep the faith. Keep up the fight.
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We are about to enter an era of extreme and dangerous culture war in the United States. How do we protect our communities and work toward a cultural ceasefire? In this piece I wrote a couple months ago, I offer one possible path. wapo.st/40q1BDn
Opinion | Libraries can help end the culture wars. That’s why they’re under fire.
Nothing threatens authoritarianism like a free, quiet place to absorb a full range of information.
wapo.st
January 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We are about to enter an era of extreme and dangerous culture war in the United States. How do we protect our communities and work toward a cultural ceasefire? In this piece I wrote a couple months ago, I offer one possible path. wapo.st/40q1BDn