Kat Abrot
@kat-abrot23.bsky.social
The LA girl at the disco 🪩 political usually. Unless it’s Friday.
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President Trump said in his address to Congress that he inherited an “economic catastrophe” from Joe Biden. The U.S. had the strongest economy in the world when Trump took over, but it's shown signs of strain from Trump's federal funding cuts and tariffs. Follow live.
Trump Speech to Congress: Watch Live With Updates and Analysis
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
President Trump said in his address to Congress that he inherited an “economic catastrophe” from Joe Biden. The U.S. had the strongest economy in the world when Trump took over, but it's shown signs of strain from Trump's federal funding cuts and tariffs. Follow live.
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The IRS is preparing to shed as much as 50% of its staff, according to four people familiar with the matter, a significant cut that could jeopardize the agency’s ability to complete its basic mission of collecting taxes.
Trump Administration Pushes to Slash I.R.S. Work Force in Half
Losing half of its employees would severely strap the I.R.S., meaning Americans may have to wait longer to receive tax refunds.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The IRS is preparing to shed as much as 50% of its staff, according to four people familiar with the matter, a significant cut that could jeopardize the agency’s ability to complete its basic mission of collecting taxes.
New season of Love is Blind is the definition of midwestern politeness
February 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
New season of Love is Blind is the definition of midwestern politeness
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A four-person flight crew. A lawyer eager to celebrate her 33rd birthday, seven hunting buddies, a Kansas farming couple, 28 people returning from an elite figure skating camp.
These are many of the victims of the plane crash in Washington D.C.
These are many of the victims of the plane crash in Washington D.C.
Who Are the Victims in the D.C. Plane Crash?
They were from all over — Kansas, Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area, and as far away as the Philippines.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
A four-person flight crew. A lawyer eager to celebrate her 33rd birthday, seven hunting buddies, a Kansas farming couple, 28 people returning from an elite figure skating camp.
These are many of the victims of the plane crash in Washington D.C.
These are many of the victims of the plane crash in Washington D.C.
Shakira with the revenge Grammy. Revenge bod. Revenge energy. Queen.
February 3, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Shakira with the revenge Grammy. Revenge bod. Revenge energy. Queen.
Remember to take care of yourself. Trump ain’t worth the lines.
February 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Remember to take care of yourself. Trump ain’t worth the lines.
Devastating times.
February 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Devastating times.
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Sarah Kempa. #NewYorkerCartoons
February 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Sarah Kempa. #NewYorkerCartoons
All the fire relief concerts have been healing. Honored to be an Angeleno. Only place that is giving me hope for humanity.
January 31, 2025 at 4:43 AM
All the fire relief concerts have been healing. Honored to be an Angeleno. Only place that is giving me hope for humanity.
Waiting for someone to knock on my door and ask me to join the revolution. Because I will.
January 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Waiting for someone to knock on my door and ask me to join the revolution. Because I will.
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Americans voted for cheaper groceries. Less than a week on the job and Trump's already managed to get us into a trade war that will drive up the cost of coffee and be a gut-punch to American farmers and manufacturers, all because Colombia hurt his feelings.
After President Trump hit Colombia with tariffs, President Gustavo Petro said his government will "raise import tariffs from the U.S. by 25%"
Columbia hits back at Trump by moving to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products
The U.S. is Colombia's largest trade and investment partner, per the State Department.
www.axios.com
January 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Americans voted for cheaper groceries. Less than a week on the job and Trump's already managed to get us into a trade war that will drive up the cost of coffee and be a gut-punch to American farmers and manufacturers, all because Colombia hurt his feelings.
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Ten children talked about losing their homes, their schools and their neighborhoods in the Los Angeles fires. Here's what they said worries them, and what is helping them feel better. nyti.ms/4azBkr5
January 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Ten children talked about losing their homes, their schools and their neighborhoods in the Los Angeles fires. Here's what they said worries them, and what is helping them feel better. nyti.ms/4azBkr5
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The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop in Altadena offered grits and community for decades before it was lost in one of the Los Angeles wildfires. For locals stunned by their own losses, the burning of a hub — their hub, their place — has been a dispiriting blow.
Little Red Hen Coffee Shop, a Go-To Diner in Altadena, Left in Ashes by the Eaton Fire
The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop offered grits and community for decades before it was lost in the Eaton fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop in Altadena offered grits and community for decades before it was lost in one of the Los Angeles wildfires. For locals stunned by their own losses, the burning of a hub — their hub, their place — has been a dispiriting blow.