So, just maybe, this gutting of critical services is a ploy to build dependency, so they can swoop in to “rescue” us from this horrible state of affairs at the next election cycle and blame the Democrats somehow. (1/3)

Rarely does a president’s budget get passed as recommended to Congress. Let’s just hope this one doesn’t. The recommendation for HUD cuts 43% from rental assistance programs including section 8 and public housing as well as for elderly and disabled. It would be devastating.

Thank you, Oliver Steinberg, whoever you are, for a laugh that kept me going all day.
Trumpery, a real noun that means "worthless nonsense."

How much is DOGE costing taxpayers? Not just Musk… he has a team. What does it cost in total?

The funding program at my work was down today. The message said to come back during regular business hours…. It was 3:30 pm…. It will be interesting to see what tomorrow holds.

A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution

The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.

Source: New York Times

I wonder if they’ll use the phrase “bad behavior” in their funding…
It clears some things up.

Finally I understand the strategy used with other domestic and foreign policy funding decisions… it took me a while.

I wonder what “strings” will be attached to federal funding for the people harmed in Los Angeles? I dare to assume they won’t be present for the next hurricane victims—- there’s no “bad behavior” there. …

I live in a beautiful place. It’s a good life.

Anyone else have a concern that a multi-billionaire can-without much effort - get the Republican House of Representatives to think shutting down the government is a good idea?