Lisa Applegate
@lisaapplegate.bsky.social
Worried about our Democracy.
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Breaking News: Kansas is banning gender-transition treatments for minors, as the GOP-led legislature overrode the Democratic governor’s veto.
Kansas Lawmakers Override Veto of Ban on Transition Care for Minors
Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had vetoed the bill, but the Republican-controlled Legislature overwhelmingly supported it, following the lead of other conservative states.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Breaking News: Kansas is banning gender-transition treatments for minors, as the GOP-led legislature overrode the Democratic governor’s veto.
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This afternoon, the top FDA food official responsible for overseeing America's food safety and inspections resigned from the federal government.
Top FDA Food Administrator Resigns After Mass Layoffs
This individual was responsible for overseeing our nation's food safety
meidasnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This afternoon, the top FDA food official responsible for overseeing America's food safety and inspections resigned from the federal government.
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NEW: Judge Chutkan denies plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk and DOGE under the appointments clause (but this doesn't mean she won't grant a preliminary injunction soon). storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NEW: Judge Chutkan denies plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk and DOGE under the appointments clause (but this doesn't mean she won't grant a preliminary injunction soon). storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican. There's concern about the ability of the 88-year-old pontiff to fight off the infection.
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican. There's concern about the ability of the 88-year-old pontiff to fight off the infection.
www.npr.org
February 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican. There's concern about the ability of the 88-year-old pontiff to fight off the infection.
Trump doesn’t care about Ukraine.
Do you have a message for Ukrainians who, after three years of fighting, might feel betrayed for not having a negotiating seat?
Trump: "They're upset about not having a seat. Well they've had a seat for three years."
Trump: "They're upset about not having a seat. Well they've had a seat for three years."
February 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Trump doesn’t care about Ukraine.
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For 16 years, U.S. aviation had a perfect record—ZERO major commercial plane crashes.
Then Trump returned and in just 29 days the USA has had seven crashes, 15 aviation disasters, and 85 dead, on pace for this over 1,000 dead this year via plane crash.
Then Trump returned and in just 29 days the USA has had seven crashes, 15 aviation disasters, and 85 dead, on pace for this over 1,000 dead this year via plane crash.
Donald Is Making Airplanes Crash Again
The numbers are damning.
www.thegodpodcast.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
For 16 years, U.S. aviation had a perfect record—ZERO major commercial plane crashes.
Then Trump returned and in just 29 days the USA has had seven crashes, 15 aviation disasters, and 85 dead, on pace for this over 1,000 dead this year via plane crash.
Then Trump returned and in just 29 days the USA has had seven crashes, 15 aviation disasters, and 85 dead, on pace for this over 1,000 dead this year via plane crash.
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February 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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WATCH: Trump blames Ukraine for being invaded by Russia, scoffs at the idea that Ukraine deserves a seat at the table, throws Zelensky under the bus, and capitulates to Putin in every possible way.
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGOuUOX...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGOuUOX...
February 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
WATCH: Trump blames Ukraine for being invaded by Russia, scoffs at the idea that Ukraine deserves a seat at the table, throws Zelensky under the bus, and capitulates to Putin in every possible way.
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGOuUOX...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGOuUOX...
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Welcome back, Cathy.
February 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Welcome back, Cathy.
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Trump says Ukraine must hold new elections if it wants a seat at the negotiating table.
Odd how Trump is not demanding Russia hold a democratic election for long-time dictator Putin to have a seat at the negotiating table.
Odd how Trump is not demanding Russia hold a democratic election for long-time dictator Putin to have a seat at the negotiating table.
February 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Trump says Ukraine must hold new elections if it wants a seat at the negotiating table.
Odd how Trump is not demanding Russia hold a democratic election for long-time dictator Putin to have a seat at the negotiating table.
Odd how Trump is not demanding Russia hold a democratic election for long-time dictator Putin to have a seat at the negotiating table.
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A longtime federal prosecutor resigned rather than carry out what she described as orders from Trump-appointed officials to take actions unsupported by evidence, according to a copy of her resignation letter.
Veteran federal prosecutor resigns over bank freeze order from Trump appointee
Denise Cheung wrote in a resignation letter that Ed Martin, nominated by Trump to be Washington's top federal prosecutor, ordered her to take actions unsupported by evidence.
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A longtime federal prosecutor resigned rather than carry out what she described as orders from Trump-appointed officials to take actions unsupported by evidence, according to a copy of her resignation letter.
Not according to Mexico.
Trump on the Associated Press: "We're going to keep them out until such time as they agree that it's the Gulf of America"
February 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Not according to Mexico.
When?
REPORTER: You said you would send worst of the worst to Guantanamo Bay. What we're finding out is that there are a lot of low-risk migrants without criminal backgrounds who are also being sent. Are you thinking about this differently now?
TRUMP: No. They're gonna be brought back to their countries.
TRUMP: No. They're gonna be brought back to their countries.
February 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
When?
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Interesting data in light of current events. More about welfare queen Elon Musk: www.profgalloway.com/elon-musk-we...
February 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Interesting data in light of current events. More about welfare queen Elon Musk: www.profgalloway.com/elon-musk-we...
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Mexico is threatening to take Google to court over its “Gulf of America” name change on maps for users in the United States, pointing out that much of the body of water lies outside U.S. maritime borders in regions controlled by Mexico and Cuba.
Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change
Mexico says Google relabeled the entire gulf, including Mexican and Cuban maritime areas, but President Trump’s order applies only to the U.S. continental shelf.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Mexico is threatening to take Google to court over its “Gulf of America” name change on maps for users in the United States, pointing out that much of the body of water lies outside U.S. maritime borders in regions controlled by Mexico and Cuba.
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Slashing funding for life-saving treatment for personal gain: It's cruel, it's heartless, it's Elon.
Misery
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Slashing funding for life-saving treatment for personal gain: It's cruel, it's heartless, it's Elon.
It’s all on video.
"Trump has seized on his reelection as an opportunity to rewrite the story of January 6," writes Quinta Jurecic. "But in the long term, the truth of what happened will prove difficult to bury":
January 6 Still Happened
The Trump administration can pardon the insurrectionists and delete pages of evidence. But it cannot hide what took place on that day.
www.theatlantic.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It’s all on video.
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Groups advocating for unionized workers, taxpayers and small businesses sued the federal government Monday in an effort to stop the U.S. DOGE Service from accessing sensitive information maintained by the Internal Revenue Service.
DOGE sued by taxpayer groups and unions over access to IRS files
The plaintiffs expressed concerns about letting the U.S. DOGE Service led by Elon Musk see sensitive information such as net worth and income.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Groups advocating for unionized workers, taxpayers and small businesses sued the federal government Monday in an effort to stop the U.S. DOGE Service from accessing sensitive information maintained by the Internal Revenue Service.
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BREAKING: All seven of Elon Musk’s companies — X, xAI, Neuralink, Starlink, the Boring Company, Tesla and SpaceX —have netted a combined $20 billion in US government contracts and subsidies, according to the Financial Times.
Does MAGA care to comment?
Does MAGA care to comment?
February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
BREAKING: All seven of Elon Musk’s companies — X, xAI, Neuralink, Starlink, the Boring Company, Tesla and SpaceX —have netted a combined $20 billion in US government contracts and subsidies, according to the Financial Times.
Does MAGA care to comment?
Does MAGA care to comment?
Head of Justice Department’s Washington, DC, criminal division quits. Source: CNN
February 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Head of Justice Department’s Washington, DC, criminal division quits. Source: CNN
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🚨BREAKING: @democracyforward.org files emergency lawsuit to halt DOGE from taking taxpayer data at the IRS.
Visit Democracy Docket for full coverage.
www.democracydocket.com
Visit Democracy Docket for full coverage.
www.democracydocket.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🚨BREAKING: @democracyforward.org files emergency lawsuit to halt DOGE from taking taxpayer data at the IRS.
Visit Democracy Docket for full coverage.
www.democracydocket.com
Visit Democracy Docket for full coverage.
www.democracydocket.com
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🚨BREAKING: In 4-3 decision, Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses lower court decision and DISMISSES voter suppression lawsuit.
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
🚨 Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨BREAKING: In 4-3 decision, Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses lower court decision and DISMISSES voter suppression lawsuit.
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
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NEWS: In the Eric Adams case, Judge Dale Ho schedules a conference for 2p Wednesday, asking the parties to be prepared to discuss DOJ’s motion to dismiss the case and Adams “consent” to it. He also asks for that “consent” — mentioned in DOJ’s motion — to be filed on the docket.
![ORDER as to Eric Adams: The motion to dismiss states that "Defendant Eric Adams has consented in writing to this motion," see ECF No. 122 at 1, but no such document has been provided to the Court. Defendant is therefore ORDERED to file his "consent] in writing" on the docket by 5:00 pm ET
today. The parties are further
ORDERED to appear before the Court for a conference on February 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 318 of the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40
Foley Square, New York, NY. The parties shall be prepared to address, inter alia, the reasons for the Government's motion, the scope and effect of Mayor Adams's "consent] in writing," ECF No. 122 at 1, and the procedure for resolution of the motion.
SO ORDERED. (Status Conference set for 2/19/2025 at 02:00 PM in
Courtroom 318, 40 Centre Street, New
York, NY 10007 before Judge Dale E.
Ho) (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 2/18/2025) (See ORDER as set forth)
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February 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
NEWS: In the Eric Adams case, Judge Dale Ho schedules a conference for 2p Wednesday, asking the parties to be prepared to discuss DOJ’s motion to dismiss the case and Adams “consent” to it. He also asks for that “consent” — mentioned in DOJ’s motion — to be filed on the docket.
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Earlier this month, Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to Google with reporters, arguing that the U.S. had no authority to unilaterally rename the Gulf.
Mexico's President Sheinbaum threatens to take legal action over the Gulf name change
Earlier this month, Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to Google with reporters, arguing that the U.S. had no authority to unilaterally rename the Gulf.
www.npr.org
February 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Earlier this month, Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to Google with reporters, arguing that the U.S. had no authority to unilaterally rename the Gulf.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for a plan to resettle the entire Palestinian population of Gaza to Egypt and Jordan.
Professor @eliavl.bsky.social writes that the idea undermines core principles of the international legal order and threatens U.S. interests.
Professor @eliavl.bsky.social writes that the idea undermines core principles of the international legal order and threatens U.S. interests.
Trump’s Gaza Plan is Absurd and an Affront to International Law
Beyond complicating the chances of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the idea undermines core principles of the international legal order and threatens U.S. interests.
www.justsecurity.org
February 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for a plan to resettle the entire Palestinian population of Gaza to Egypt and Jordan.
Professor @eliavl.bsky.social writes that the idea undermines core principles of the international legal order and threatens U.S. interests.
Professor @eliavl.bsky.social writes that the idea undermines core principles of the international legal order and threatens U.S. interests.