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May 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Elon Musk tells Tesla investors he’ll spend less time on DOGE after profits fell 71%.
As Tesla profits plunge 71%, Elon Musk says he'll spend less time on DOGE
Elon Musk says he'll cut back his work with the federal government to one to two days per week. He said demand for Teslas is still strong, despite protests and plunging sales.
www.npr.org
April 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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mirror.co.uk
Hats off to Sir Elton John 👏
Donald Trump dealt major blow as Elton John makes huge announcement
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April 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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nbcnews.com
The Trump administration cancels $2.7 million in grants to Harvard University and threatens to stop the enrollment of international students.
Trump admin threatens to stop Harvard from enrolling foreign students
A Harvard spokesperson said the school will "not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights," while complying with the law.
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April 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
jumorg.bsky.social
Losing Confidence in the Con Man
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April 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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theswprincess.bsky.social
The Trump admin argues it can deport anyone - even by mistake - and isn’t responsible once deportees are out of U.S. custody.

Last month, Rubio said El Salvador agreed to take deportees of any nationality, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀.

What will SCOTUS do?

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April 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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walshfreedom.bsky.social
Once again…this is how democracy dies.
annabower.bsky.social Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · Mar 29
NEW: I obtained a copy of the email that Skadden executive partner Jeremy London sent to employees of the law firm earlier today.

The email details the “agreement” Skadden reached with Trump to avoid being targeted by an executive order.
Over the past few days, we learned that the Trump Administration intended to issue an executive order directed at Skadden. We believed it would focus on DEl initiatives and our pro bono activities. When faced with this information, we carefully considered what the right path would be for us, and the answer was not obvious. We were thoughtful and deliberate in determining the steps we might take, knowing that the decisions we were grappling with would have fundamental consequences for our Firm. As we considered our options, we were guided by our determination to uphold the significant commitments and responsibilities we have to our clients, our people, and to the broader communities and society we serve. With that in mind, we chose to engage proactively and constructively with the Administration to align on a productive path forward without the issuance of an executive order. We entered into the agreement the President announced today because, when faced with the alternatives, it became clear that it was the best path to protect our clients, our people, and our This agreement provides that we will: • Provide a total of at least $100 million in pro bono legal services, during the Trump Administration and beyond, to causes that the President and Skadden both support in relation to the following areas: assisting veterans and other public servants, including members of the military, law enforcement, first responders and federal, state, and local government officials; ensuring fairness in our justice system; and combatting antisemitism. • Change our pro bono policy so that all pro bono moving forward will be done in the Firm name and ensure that pro bono activities represent the full political spectrum. • Continue The Sadden Foundation's mission of providing pro bono legal services to a wide variety of deserving organizations and individuals. Skadden will fund no fewer than five Skadden Fellows each year dedicated to the following projects: assisting veterans; ensuring fairness in our justice system; combatting antisemitism; and other similar types of projects. Law graduates that receive Skadden Fellowships will represent a wide range of political views, including conservative ideals. • Affirm our commitment to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention and we will not enaade in illeaal DEl discrimination and • Affirm our commitment to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention and we will not engage in illegal DEl discrimination and preferences. We will engage independent outside counsel to advise the Firm to ensure employment practices are fully compliant with law, including, but not limited to, anti-discrimination laws. • Not deny representation to clients, such as politically disenfranchised groups who have not historically received legal representation from major national law firms, including in pro bono matters and in support of non-profits, because of the personal political views of individual lawyers. However, this commitment does not obligate any one of our attorneys to take on any specific representation. Not everyone will agree with the decision we made today, and I have great respect for the differing views that make us stronger as a Firm. But I firmly believe that an agreement centered around our pro bono work and complying with the law was an acceptable outcome to ensure Skadden will continue to thrive long into the future. This agreement does not change who we are. Skadden is a remarkable institution. We have 21 offices around the world, and our impact reaches communities in every corner of the globe. Every year we provide thousands of hours and hundreds of millions of dollars in pro bono assistance and charitable contributions to worthy causes. Through the Skadden Foundation, we have funded over Skadden is a remarkable institution. We have 21 offices around the world, and our impact reaches communities in every corner of the globe. Every year we provide thousands of hours and hundreds of millions of dollars in pro bono assistance and charitable contributions to worthy causes. Through the Skadden Foundation, we have funded over 1,000 fellowships to recent law graduates to pursue the practice of public interest law on a full-time basis. And we have more than 3,500 extraordinary people who rely on the Firm for their livelihood. As executive partner, it is my duty to protect our storied Firm so that we can continue to fulfill our commitments to our people, our clients and our communities, now and into the future. I fully appreciate that this development and other recent events have been extraordinarily difficult for all of us, both personally and professionally. I understand the significant weight that carries. Despite all the uncertainty in our profession over the last several weeks, you have continued to serve our clients with excellence and support one another in the very human way that defines our culture, and for that I am very grateful. I want to thank you for everything that you do - your continued commitment to our clients and each other is at the heart of who we are as a Firm. With this resolution, I am confident that we will go forward with resilience, strength, and integrity. With gratitude, Jeremy
March 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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I have an additional two sources who have shared the same.
fpwellman.bsky.social Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · Mar 24
🔥BREAKING NEWS: Two sources have told me that the Department of Veterans Affairs payroll system (VATAS) has been down since Friday. It is operating in 'Emergency Mode' only and will have to resort to straight time cards to get people their base pay on Friday.
March 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children in America, but HHS just removed a former surgeon general’s warning declaring gun violence a public health crisis to comply with the president’s executive order to “protect Second Amendment rights.”
Trump removes gun violence public health advisory
The advisory was issued by a Biden-nominated surgeon general last year.
www.politico.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
The Trump admin has told organizations that provide federally funded legal representation to unaccompanied migrant children to halt the service.

"The administration's decision to suspend this program undermines due process."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Trump administration cuts off legal funding for nearly 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children
A stop-work order by the Interior Department halts legal work for children who crossed the border without their parents.
www.nbcnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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newsweek.com
Morning-after pill ban proposed by Republicans
Morning-after pill ban proposed by Republicans
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February 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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reuters.com
Donald Trump said his administration was examining US Treasury debt payments for possible fraud and suggested that the country's $36 trillion debt load might not be that high reut.rs/42RVNp9
Trump says US may have less debt than thought because of fraud
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said his administration was examining U.S. Treasury debt payments for possible fraud and suggested that the country's $36 trillion debt load might not be that high.
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February 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Trump says he has spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
Trump says he has spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
Trump tells the New York Post that he has a plan to end the war but declined to go into details Donald Trump has said he held talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a negotiated end of the three year Russia-Ukraine war, and indicated that…
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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New Attorney General Vows to Have DOJ
Go After Trump Foes
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New Attorney General Vows to Have DOJ Go After Trump Foes
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
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February 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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February 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.
February 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Hard to process the devastation I’ve witnessed in the last two days. Still in a state of shock for those who have lost so much in such a short period of time. #NoWords 💔
January 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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meidastouch.com
Jeff Bezos Gave US ALL the Middle Finger…
Jeff Bezos Gave US ALL the Middle Finger…
Written by Ben Meiselas
www.meidasplus.com
January 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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lisaloe.bsky.social
JFC. 😡

@abc-news.bsky.social isn’t just falling in line with fascism, they’re saying YOU DON’T MATTER to women.
What a goddam slap in the face to @ejeancarroll.bsky.social and every woman who’s been raped in this country.

Every outlet is just Fox Entertainment now.

Per ABC News’ own article:
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ABC News’ own article which states: The judge said the verdict did not mean that Carroll "failed to prove that Mr. Trump 'raped' her as many people commonly understand the word 'rape.' Indeed ... the jury found that Mr. Trump in fact did exactly that."
December 14, 2024 at 11:35 PM
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realkylekeegan.bsky.social
Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” a short, succinct burst of brilliance that you can finish in a day, should be required reading at all age levels at this stage.
December 13, 2024 at 11:21 PM
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kaylan.bsky.social
⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️

Wait wait wait….

UnitedHealthcare did what now?!?!?🧐😳
Trigger warning! I was drugged and raped in my home by an acquaintance. I drove myself to the ER at 9pm the following day, after debating for hours. I walked up to the desk, said my name, and told the nurse that I needed a rape kit. I had my sheets, the clothes I had been wearing, and other potential evidence in a paper bag. The woman asked me if l'd prefer she register me as a Jane Doe, "for privacy". I said absolutely not. I was still under my father's health insurance policy, with, guess who? Ding ding, UHC. It took 7 hours before I was discharged. I was alone. I was already so traumatized, that those 7 hours don't feel particularly traumatic in comparison, but I assure you- it was every bit as bad as it looks on SVU. That's not the point. The point, is that two weeks later I received a bill in the mail. Paraphrased, it read: "SEXUAL ASSUALT EXAM- $1200. INSURANCE COVERAGE- DENIED. AMOUNT DUE- $1200" And then another, in two more weeks. And then another. And then they added red font.
December 14, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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mollyjongfast.bsky.social
This is so insane
December 12, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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mcopelov.bsky.social
Once again, I am begging media outlets to stop stenographizing Trump's lies in the headlines and using them as the scaffolding for "Does the sun really rise in the West?" articles.
michaeljstern.bsky.social Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · Nov 29
He's a liar. He's lied in the past. He'll continue to lie.

The real question is will the press do their job and call out the lies . . . or will they fold and cower like The L.A. Times, Washington Post, and Joe Scarborough?
November 29, 2024 at 9:29 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
OK School Chief Ryan Walters directed all public school teachers in his state to play this video to students, where he says a prayer for Trump.
November 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM