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The early results suggest that not only have President Trump's tariffs failed to inspire a hiring boom, but the chaotic policy rollout is paralyzing businesses: cnn.it/4lqHDBZ
Why the US is losing manufacturing jobs amid Trump’s shock-and-awe tariffs | CNN Business
President Donald Trump’s shock-and-awe tariff campaign is off to a slow start when it comes to reviving American manufacturing jobs.
cnn.it
July 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The early results suggest that not only have President Trump's tariffs failed to inspire a hiring boom, but the chaotic policy rollout is paralyzing businesses: cnn.it/4lqHDBZ
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U.S. diplomats in Washington are bracing for cuts to the State Department workforce, with dismissal notices expected to hit inboxes as soon as Friday, according to three State Department officials with knowledge of the plans.
U.S. diplomats brace for layoffs after months in limbo
The layoffs are part of an agency reorganization that has been in the works for months.
nbcnews.to
July 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
U.S. diplomats in Washington are bracing for cuts to the State Department workforce, with dismissal notices expected to hit inboxes as soon as Friday, according to three State Department officials with knowledge of the plans.
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FROST: "They say they're pro-life because they want the baby to be born, go to school and get shot in the school. Die in the school, die on the streets."
FOXX: "You are not going to come into this room and impugn our integrity!"
FOXX: "You are not going to come into this room and impugn our integrity!"
July 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
FROST: "They say they're pro-life because they want the baby to be born, go to school and get shot in the school. Die in the school, die on the streets."
FOXX: "You are not going to come into this room and impugn our integrity!"
FOXX: "You are not going to come into this room and impugn our integrity!"
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@tedlieu.bsky.social Congress must investigate 1) where did all of the plain clothes ICE agents come from, 2) are they being paid a bounty, and 3) when was this authorized.
These soulless people see this as a lucrative business for “doing what they love” (his words not mine.)
You know who else had that same energy? Slave catchers in the late 17th and 18th centuries.
You know who else had that same energy? Slave catchers in the late 17th and 18th centuries.
June 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
@tedlieu.bsky.social Congress must investigate 1) where did all of the plain clothes ICE agents come from, 2) are they being paid a bounty, and 3) when was this authorized.
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In 30 days, LGBTQ+ youth will lose the life-saving suicide hotline—a program that’s supported over 1.3 million young people.
When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.
But this is the party of “family values,” right?
When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.
But this is the party of “family values,” right?
Trump administration to shut down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer utilize its LGBTQ youth service line starting July 17. The Trump administration says the move will "focus on serving all help seekers."
www.nbcnews.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In 30 days, LGBTQ+ youth will lose the life-saving suicide hotline—a program that’s supported over 1.3 million young people.
When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.
But this is the party of “family values,” right?
When folks are in crisis, this admin chooses cruelty over care—every time.
But this is the party of “family values,” right?
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Secty of Defense Pete Hegseth is literally threatening to send the US Marines to attack Los Angeles. This is like out of a movie but it’s real. Trump has declared war on the Blue States. Is it time for Blue state legislatures to meet to plan ways to protect their citizens from Trump?!
June 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Secty of Defense Pete Hegseth is literally threatening to send the US Marines to attack Los Angeles. This is like out of a movie but it’s real. Trump has declared war on the Blue States. Is it time for Blue state legislatures to meet to plan ways to protect their citizens from Trump?!
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Yesterday, David Huerta, a champion for SEIU workers across California and a friend, was detained and injured by ICE while exercising his first amendment right.
No one in our country should be subjected to harm for legally & peacefully protesting. David should be released from custody immediately.
No one in our country should be subjected to harm for legally & peacefully protesting. David should be released from custody immediately.
Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
SEIU California | SEIU California President David Huerta Injured, Detained at ICE Raid in Los Angeles
We are proud of President Huerta’s righteous participation as a community observer, in keeping with his long history of advocating for immigrant workers and with the highest values of our movement…
seiuca.org
June 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Yesterday, David Huerta, a champion for SEIU workers across California and a friend, was detained and injured by ICE while exercising his first amendment right.
No one in our country should be subjected to harm for legally & peacefully protesting. David should be released from custody immediately.
No one in our country should be subjected to harm for legally & peacefully protesting. David should be released from custody immediately.
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Federal immigration agents in riot gear squared off with hundreds of protesters for a second consecutive day on Saturday in Los Angeles County, filling streets with tear gas and smoke. nyti.ms/4kUON0y
June 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Federal immigration agents in riot gear squared off with hundreds of protesters for a second consecutive day on Saturday in Los Angeles County, filling streets with tear gas and smoke. nyti.ms/4kUON0y
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BBC says it has uncovered secret files in Syria showing the deposed Bashar al-Assad regime imprisoned missing American journalist Austin Tice. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn84z5e8jjzo
Austin Tice: Secret files show missing US journalist was imprisoned by Syria
The BBC has uncovered top secret files that confirm Austin Tice was imprisoned by Syria's Assad regime.
www.bbc.com
June 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
BBC says it has uncovered secret files in Syria showing the deposed Bashar al-Assad regime imprisoned missing American journalist Austin Tice. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn84z5e8jjzo
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June 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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According to AP, the typical pay package for S&P 500 CEOs rose to $17M last year — an increase of 9.7%.
At half of the companies surveyed, it would take the median worker 192 years to make what the CEO did in one year.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
At half of the companies surveyed, it would take the median worker 192 years to make what the CEO did in one year.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
June 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
According to AP, the typical pay package for S&P 500 CEOs rose to $17M last year — an increase of 9.7%.
At half of the companies surveyed, it would take the median worker 192 years to make what the CEO did in one year.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
At half of the companies surveyed, it would take the median worker 192 years to make what the CEO did in one year.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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In a recent congressional oversight hearing focused on why the VA regularly overpays veterans and then asks for the money back, agency officials partially blamed veterans for the exorbitant errors.
Veterans fume after VA partially blames them for overpayments it claws back
The VA said veterans who fail to report eligibility changes are part of the problem. But these veterans said they did notify the VA, and it continued overpaying them anyway.
nbcnews.to
June 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
In a recent congressional oversight hearing focused on why the VA regularly overpays veterans and then asks for the money back, agency officials partially blamed veterans for the exorbitant errors.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Taking away food assistance to fund tax breaks for the wealthy isn't "beautiful." It's backwards, wrong, and bad for American kids and families.
May 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Taking away food assistance to fund tax breaks for the wealthy isn't "beautiful." It's backwards, wrong, and bad for American kids and families.
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“She means ‘fewer.’”
- a Harvard graduate
- a Harvard graduate
Leavitt: "Electricians, plumbers -- we need more of those in our country, and less LGBTQ graduate majors from Harvard University. And that's what this administration's position is."
May 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
“She means ‘fewer.’”
- a Harvard graduate
- a Harvard graduate
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Trump being called a chicken and knowing that will stick means today is the worst day of his life.
Right Taco?
Right Taco?
May 29, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Trump being called a chicken and knowing that will stick means today is the worst day of his life.
Right Taco?
Right Taco?
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House Republicans cleared a major hurdle over the weekend in advancing a sweeping package of President Trump’s tax proposals, along with significant spending cuts and reforms for key federal programs.
Here's what is in it. ⬇️
Here's what is in it. ⬇️
thehill.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
House Republicans cleared a major hurdle over the weekend in advancing a sweeping package of President Trump’s tax proposals, along with significant spending cuts and reforms for key federal programs.
Here's what is in it. ⬇️
Here's what is in it. ⬇️
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On Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, we honor a global freedom fighter. In the final chapter of his life, he made the bold case to the United Nations that the fight for Black justice in America was part of a worldwide movement for dignity and liberation.
May 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, we honor a global freedom fighter. In the final chapter of his life, he made the bold case to the United Nations that the fight for Black justice in America was part of a worldwide movement for dignity and liberation.
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"Some National Weather Service offices, including Jackson, no longer have overnight staff from midnight to 7AM.
All three Kentucky offices - Jackson, Paducah and Louisville - are short-staffed.
There is no meteorologist in charge at any of the three offices..."
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...
All three Kentucky offices - Jackson, Paducah and Louisville - are short-staffed.
There is no meteorologist in charge at any of the three offices..."
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...
Did staffing cuts at weather service affect Kentucky’s tornado response?
Due to staffing shortages, the National Weather Service in Jackson no longer has overnight staff. But NWS and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear say the office was staffed Friday night and early Saturday.
www.kentucky.com
May 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"Some National Weather Service offices, including Jackson, no longer have overnight staff from midnight to 7AM.
All three Kentucky offices - Jackson, Paducah and Louisville - are short-staffed.
There is no meteorologist in charge at any of the three offices..."
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...
All three Kentucky offices - Jackson, Paducah and Louisville - are short-staffed.
There is no meteorologist in charge at any of the three offices..."
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...
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Trump on Bruce Springsteen: "This dried out 'prune' of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that’s just 'standard fare.' Then we’ll all see how it goes for him!"
May 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Trump on Bruce Springsteen: "This dried out 'prune' of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that’s just 'standard fare.' Then we’ll all see how it goes for him!"
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She was 9 weeks pregnant. She died. The state of Georgia is making the doctors keep her alive to incubate the baby. She’s been dead for three months. This is REAL. this isn’t about what should or should not be done. This is about having a VOICE. This is about having a CHOICE.
May 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
She was 9 weeks pregnant. She died. The state of Georgia is making the doctors keep her alive to incubate the baby. She’s been dead for three months. This is REAL. this isn’t about what should or should not be done. This is about having a VOICE. This is about having a CHOICE.
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This is Insane: Fry’s was caught overcharging customers by leaving up expired sale prices.
Families are clipping coupons and stretching every dollar to feed their kids—meanwhile this mega chain was trying to dupe shoppers at checkout.
Families are clipping coupons and stretching every dollar to feed their kids—meanwhile this mega chain was trying to dupe shoppers at checkout.
May 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This is Insane: Fry’s was caught overcharging customers by leaving up expired sale prices.
Families are clipping coupons and stretching every dollar to feed their kids—meanwhile this mega chain was trying to dupe shoppers at checkout.
Families are clipping coupons and stretching every dollar to feed their kids—meanwhile this mega chain was trying to dupe shoppers at checkout.