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The Trump bill treats public schools as a piggy bank that it can break to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and create chaos for schools across the country even as we watch how disastrously voucher programs have gone nationwide. #HandsOffPublicSchools
May 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Trump bill treats public schools as a piggy bank that it can break to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and create chaos for schools across the country even as we watch how disastrously voucher programs have gone nationwide. #HandsOffPublicSchools
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There’s a major shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy. A recent CISA memo removed Russia from its list of priorities, focusing instead on China and local systems. Analysts were told not to track Russian cyber threats.
March 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
There’s a major shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy. A recent CISA memo removed Russia from its list of priorities, focusing instead on China and local systems. Analysts were told not to track Russian cyber threats.
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The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
February 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
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Are you bored tonight? Send your five accomplishments, maybe your shopping list, or your five thoughts on Elon from the past week to OPM at HR@opm.gov.
February 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Are you bored tonight? Send your five accomplishments, maybe your shopping list, or your five thoughts on Elon from the past week to OPM at HR@opm.gov.
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Here's the first @bluestein.bsky.social video that X blocked (with the last few seconds trimmed off).
Audience member: "[Congress] controls the budget, not the president. And you are doing us a disservice to set that down and not stand up for us!"
Audience member: "[Congress] controls the budget, not the president. And you are doing us a disservice to set that down and not stand up for us!"
February 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Here's the first @bluestein.bsky.social video that X blocked (with the last few seconds trimmed off).
Audience member: "[Congress] controls the budget, not the president. And you are doing us a disservice to set that down and not stand up for us!"
Audience member: "[Congress] controls the budget, not the president. And you are doing us a disservice to set that down and not stand up for us!"
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Trump administration is planning to use polygraphs to assess federal employee loyalty. There are ways to manipulate polygraph results, and we will provide guidance to coalition members. Polygraph results are not admissible in court due to their potential for false positives and negatives.
February 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Trump administration is planning to use polygraphs to assess federal employee loyalty. There are ways to manipulate polygraph results, and we will provide guidance to coalition members. Polygraph results are not admissible in court due to their potential for false positives and negatives.
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The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together towards a negotiated end to the war.
U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv
The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together towards a negotiated end to the war.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together towards a negotiated end to the war.
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🚨Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives are attempting to access confidential tax information — tax returns, bank data, Social Security numbers — for millions of Americans.
Illegal access can lead to jail time under federal law.
@wyden.senate.gov and I are investigating and fighting back.
Illegal access can lead to jail time under federal law.
@wyden.senate.gov and I are investigating and fighting back.
February 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🚨Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives are attempting to access confidential tax information — tax returns, bank data, Social Security numbers — for millions of Americans.
Illegal access can lead to jail time under federal law.
@wyden.senate.gov and I are investigating and fighting back.
Illegal access can lead to jail time under federal law.
@wyden.senate.gov and I are investigating and fighting back.
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A team of engineers who work for Musk’s SpaceX will visit the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control system command center in Virginia as the Trump administration considers an overhaul of the agency, which was previously seen as exempt from government cuts.
February 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A team of engineers who work for Musk’s SpaceX will visit the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control system command center in Virginia as the Trump administration considers an overhaul of the agency, which was previously seen as exempt from government cuts.
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More than 300 FAA employees have been dismissed.
February 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
More than 300 FAA employees have been dismissed.
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Musk’s staffers are accessing the heavily guarded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system, which contains detailed financial information on every taxpayer, business, and nonprofit in the country.
February 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Musk’s staffers are accessing the heavily guarded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system, which contains detailed financial information on every taxpayer, business, and nonprofit in the country.
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Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
February 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
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The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow it to fire the head of the Office of Special Counsel, which oversees government whistleblower protections and enforces certain ethics laws.
February 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow it to fire the head of the Office of Special Counsel, which oversees government whistleblower protections and enforces certain ethics laws.
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At the wedding was hilarious
February 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
At the wedding was hilarious
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Elon Musk re-shared a tweet containing Judge John McConnell Jr.’s daughter’s job and financial records on X after the judge ruled against DOGE.
February 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Elon Musk re-shared a tweet containing Judge John McConnell Jr.’s daughter’s job and financial records on X after the judge ruled against DOGE.
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Conflict of interest? The State Department’s procurement forecast lists Tesla as the recipient of the largest expected contract, with Marco Rubio’s department planning to purchase $400 million worth of “Armored Tesla” vehicles.
February 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Conflict of interest? The State Department’s procurement forecast lists Tesla as the recipient of the largest expected contract, with Marco Rubio’s department planning to purchase $400 million worth of “Armored Tesla” vehicles.
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A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says
A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
Nancy Gertner reacts to a recent court order against the Trump administration
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Retired federal judge doesn't see much that courts can do to stop Trump's actions
Nancy Gertner says recent court orders suggest there's "nothing remotely legitimate" about the president's actions in these cases.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Nancy Gertner reacts to a recent court order against the Trump administration
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Paul Martin, the inspector general for the USAID, has been fired after resisting the administration. Just a day ago, his office released a report warning that staff reductions and spending freezes put hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars at risk of misuse and waste. This is the way.
February 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Paul Martin, the inspector general for the USAID, has been fired after resisting the administration. Just a day ago, his office released a report warning that staff reductions and spending freezes put hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars at risk of misuse and waste. This is the way.
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Trump has granted Musk even more power to reshape the federal government by signing an executive order requiring agencies to cooperate with Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” to reduce their workforces and limit hiring replacements.
February 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Trump has granted Musk even more power to reshape the federal government by signing an executive order requiring agencies to cooperate with Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” to reduce their workforces and limit hiring replacements.
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The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.
Judge orders restoration of federal health websites
The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.
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The CFPB was dismantled over the weekend, with all activities suspended, its funding reduced to zero, and its headquarters temporarily closed—removing a crucial layer of oversight for consumer-facing financial companies. Staff members ordered to cease all ‘supervision and examination activities.
February 10, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The CFPB was dismantled over the weekend, with all activities suspended, its funding reduced to zero, and its headquarters temporarily closed—removing a crucial layer of oversight for consumer-facing financial companies. Staff members ordered to cease all ‘supervision and examination activities.
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This has been a wild week, with way more news coming out of the new administration than anyone can follow.
And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.
And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.
Trump carries out his 'flood the zone' strategy, creating a week of whiplash
An attempt to identify and explain some of the biggest things that happened each week, and draw attention to some that have been overlooked.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This has been a wild week, with way more news coming out of the new administration than anyone can follow.
And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.
And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.
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Tim Walz Gets it!!
February 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Tim Walz Gets it!!
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Members of Elon Musk’s secretive team, tasked with reviewing federal agencies for potential cuts, are refusing to reveal their full names to civil servants. Musk’s representatives declined to provide their surnames and refused to answer any questions.
February 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Members of Elon Musk’s secretive team, tasked with reviewing federal agencies for potential cuts, are refusing to reveal their full names to civil servants. Musk’s representatives declined to provide their surnames and refused to answer any questions.