@dikos4.bsky.social
Congress began losing power decades ago − and now it’s giving away what remains to Trump
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Congress began losing power decades ago − and now it’s giving away what remains to Trump
Congress − the first branch of government listed in the Constitution − has been relegated to second-class status.
theconversation.com
May 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Congress began losing power decades ago − and now it’s giving away what remains to Trump
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President Donald Trump may soon attempt to absorb the USPS, an independent agency, into his administration. The order could allow the Trump administration to make mail voting — which was used by tens of millions of voters last year — more difficult.
Trump Bid to Take Over Postal Service Could Threaten Mail Voting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
President Donald Trump may soon attempt to absorb the USPS, an independent agency, into his administration. The order could allow the Trump administration to make mail voting — which was used by tens of millions of voters last year — more difficult.
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⚡️'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says.
"We know that because it's happened before, and I am absolutely clear in my mind that it will happen again," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a meeting of military planners from 31 countries.
"We know that because it's happened before, and I am absolutely clear in my mind that it will happen again," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a meeting of military planners from 31 countries.
'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says
"We know that because it's happened before, and I am absolutely clear in my mind that it will happen again," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a meeting of military planners from 31 countries.
kyivindependent.com
March 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
⚡️'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says.
"We know that because it's happened before, and I am absolutely clear in my mind that it will happen again," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a meeting of military planners from 31 countries.
"We know that because it's happened before, and I am absolutely clear in my mind that it will happen again," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a meeting of military planners from 31 countries.
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Half of Tesla’s value gone in three months! This is the first time a Tesla-related crash might actually save lives.
March 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Half of Tesla’s value gone in three months! This is the first time a Tesla-related crash might actually save lives.
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one thing i keep thinking about is how there is simply no way to design a constitutional system that can resist authoritarian incursion if participants in that system do not actually care that much
March 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
one thing i keep thinking about is how there is simply no way to design a constitutional system that can resist authoritarian incursion if participants in that system do not actually care that much
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Only in America could a Ketamine-infused South African oligarch call a navy captain, astronaut and sitting US senator "a traitor" for supporting our allies and standing up to Russia...
March 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Only in America could a Ketamine-infused South African oligarch call a navy captain, astronaut and sitting US senator "a traitor" for supporting our allies and standing up to Russia...
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
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If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
March 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
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This MF’er just brought Andrew Tate, a rapist and human trafficker, to Florida! 🤬
The hypocrisy is astounding!
The hypocrisy is astounding!
March 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This MF’er just brought Andrew Tate, a rapist and human trafficker, to Florida! 🤬
The hypocrisy is astounding!
The hypocrisy is astounding!
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Hi there! I'm the creator of the 📰 News feed. I have over a decade of experience building highly-engaging data visualisations and delivering complex technology projects for international news orgs.
I'm looking for new roles that will let me grow as an engineer. Please DM me if you have any leads!
I'm looking for new roles that will let me grow as an engineer. Please DM me if you have any leads!
I'm actively looking for a new role, ideally outside of journalism and fully remote. If you wouldn't mind resharing my LinkedIn post I'd be most grateful. 🙏🏼
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February 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Hi there! I'm the creator of the 📰 News feed. I have over a decade of experience building highly-engaging data visualisations and delivering complex technology projects for international news orgs.
I'm looking for new roles that will let me grow as an engineer. Please DM me if you have any leads!
I'm looking for new roles that will let me grow as an engineer. Please DM me if you have any leads!
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They just fired hundreds of FAA employees.
February 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
They just fired hundreds of FAA employees.
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@rbreich.bsky.social:
“For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 1%, it can collect $13.
For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 0.1%, it can collect $26.
Laying off 7,000 IRS employees (during tax season) isn't about efficiency.
It's about making it easier for the rich to evade taxes.”
“For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 1%, it can collect $13.
For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 0.1%, it can collect $26.
Laying off 7,000 IRS employees (during tax season) isn't about efficiency.
It's about making it easier for the rich to evade taxes.”
February 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
@rbreich.bsky.social:
“For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 1%, it can collect $13.
For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 0.1%, it can collect $26.
Laying off 7,000 IRS employees (during tax season) isn't about efficiency.
It's about making it easier for the rich to evade taxes.”
“For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 1%, it can collect $13.
For every $1 the IRS spends auditing the top 0.1%, it can collect $26.
Laying off 7,000 IRS employees (during tax season) isn't about efficiency.
It's about making it easier for the rich to evade taxes.”
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This seems bad
February 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This seems bad
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For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
edition.cnn.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
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That's what the word is. EXTORTION!
Zelensky should not give Trump a thing. NOTHING!
And can't Musk get into some kind of trouble if he says he was helping them to get the money for Starlink and now is threatening them.
Hello America-does anyone see the bribe?
Zelensky should not give Trump a thing. NOTHING!
And can't Musk get into some kind of trouble if he says he was helping them to get the money for Starlink and now is threatening them.
Hello America-does anyone see the bribe?
February 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
That's what the word is. EXTORTION!
Zelensky should not give Trump a thing. NOTHING!
And can't Musk get into some kind of trouble if he says he was helping them to get the money for Starlink and now is threatening them.
Hello America-does anyone see the bribe?
Zelensky should not give Trump a thing. NOTHING!
And can't Musk get into some kind of trouble if he says he was helping them to get the money for Starlink and now is threatening them.
Hello America-does anyone see the bribe?
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$40m for 100 people in a month... That's 400k per person per month... What in the fuck is going on?
February 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
$40m for 100 people in a month... That's 400k per person per month... What in the fuck is going on?
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February 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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To *be* tolerant requires rejecting the intolerant.
It is not a paradox.
Allowing Nazis free reign is how you get Nazi salutes in the White House.
It is not a paradox.
Allowing Nazis free reign is how you get Nazi salutes in the White House.
February 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
To *be* tolerant requires rejecting the intolerant.
It is not a paradox.
Allowing Nazis free reign is how you get Nazi salutes in the White House.
It is not a paradox.
Allowing Nazis free reign is how you get Nazi salutes in the White House.
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Some don’t even realize they’re actually eating all the faces.
February 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some don’t even realize they’re actually eating all the faces.
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King, who spent several decades at the agency before being named its acting commissioner last month, left her position Sunday after the disagreement, the people said.
Read more:
Read more:
Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for sensitive government information.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
King, who spent several decades at the agency before being named its acting commissioner last month, left her position Sunday after the disagreement, the people said.
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The judiciary depends on the executive branch to enforce its orders. When the executive branch is the defendant, and refuses to follow a court order, who can compel it to do so? This is the predicament Mr. Trump and his allies have put the nation in.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/o...
Opinion | Trump Dares the Courts to Stop Him
The president is challenging the constitutional order.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The judiciary depends on the executive branch to enforce its orders. When the executive branch is the defendant, and refuses to follow a court order, who can compel it to do so? This is the predicament Mr. Trump and his allies have put the nation in.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/o...
Cutting aid, Kennedy noted, “would be disastrous and, in the long run, more expensive.” He added: “Our own security would be endangered and our prosperity imperiled.”
Perhaps that’s why Russia has praised Trump’s move.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
Perhaps that’s why Russia has praised Trump’s move.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
Opinion | The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children
I’ve seen U.S.A.I.D. operate around the world, and it’s not woke — it’s lifesaving.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Cutting aid, Kennedy noted, “would be disastrous and, in the long run, more expensive.” He added: “Our own security would be endangered and our prosperity imperiled.”
Perhaps that’s why Russia has praised Trump’s move.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
Perhaps that’s why Russia has praised Trump’s move.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
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Mitch McConnell voting no on terrible cabinet picks because he doesn’t have to run for reelection is all the proof you need that we must have term limits. You shouldn’t only have a spine because you don’t have to run again. We are breeding chicken shit power hungry electeds.
February 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Mitch McConnell voting no on terrible cabinet picks because he doesn’t have to run for reelection is all the proof you need that we must have term limits. You shouldn’t only have a spine because you don’t have to run again. We are breeding chicken shit power hungry electeds.
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Believing that Tulsi Gabbard — longtime Russian asset and newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence — is acting in the interests of the United States requires an extraordinary level of self-delusion.
February 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Believing that Tulsi Gabbard — longtime Russian asset and newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence — is acting in the interests of the United States requires an extraordinary level of self-delusion.
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JUST IN: The inspector general of USAID was fired a day after his office released a report critical of Trump's efforts to dismantle the agency.
USAID IG fired day after report critical of impacts of Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency | CNN Politics
The inspector general of the US Agency for International Development was fired on Tuesday, a day after his office released a report critical of the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agen...
www.cnn.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
JUST IN: The inspector general of USAID was fired a day after his office released a report critical of Trump's efforts to dismantle the agency.