Lucy Corwin
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“You should have never started it,” Mr. Trump said, referring to Ukrainian leaders who, in fact, did not start it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
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Trump’s Pivot Toward Putin’s Russia Upends Generations of U.S. Policy
As peace talks opened in Saudi Arabia, President Trump made clear that the days of isolating Russia are over and suggested that Ukraine was to blame for being invaded.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“You should have never started it,” Mr. Trump said, referring to Ukrainian leaders who, in fact, did not start it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
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Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.
February 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.
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Just looking at the events of *this one day* compels the conclusion that the United States Government is being run by morons, psychos, invertebrates, and crooks.
February 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Just looking at the events of *this one day* compels the conclusion that the United States Government is being run by morons, psychos, invertebrates, and crooks.
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Even worse incompetence: they accidentally fired, then apparently today un-fired, hundreds of the people who manage America's nuclear weapons.
February 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Even worse incompetence: they accidentally fired, then apparently today un-fired, hundreds of the people who manage America's nuclear weapons.
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When Trump took office, the NLRB had 24 separate investigations into Musk’s corporations for violating workers’ rights.
But presto...Trump fired three officials at that agency, effectively stalling the board's ability to rule on cases.
See how this works?
But presto...Trump fired three officials at that agency, effectively stalling the board's ability to rule on cases.
See how this works?
Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When Trump took office, the NLRB had 24 separate investigations into Musk’s corporations for violating workers’ rights.
But presto...Trump fired three officials at that agency, effectively stalling the board's ability to rule on cases.
See how this works?
But presto...Trump fired three officials at that agency, effectively stalling the board's ability to rule on cases.
See how this works?
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Last night, the Trump administration stated that it would not fire probationary employees. However, layoffs of probationary employees have already begun at several offices, including the CFPB, OPM, and GSA, and are still continuing today.
February 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Last night, the Trump administration stated that it would not fire probationary employees. However, layoffs of probationary employees have already begun at several offices, including the CFPB, OPM, and GSA, and are still continuing today.
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At this point I genuinely don't think it's hyperbole to say that Elon Musk is functionally in charge of the US government. Perhaps not in specific policy areas - two bills or one on the hill, policy in the mideast. But certainly functional control of the state apparatus.
This new EO signed today appears to create DOGE as a shadow government across the entire federal government. Each agency/dept will be assigned a DOGE minder who will work with the Secry or Director and essentially be in charge of all new hiring and/or firing. People have been saying the Elon is ...
February 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
At this point I genuinely don't think it's hyperbole to say that Elon Musk is functionally in charge of the US government. Perhaps not in specific policy areas - two bills or one on the hill, policy in the mideast. But certainly functional control of the state apparatus.
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The CFPB is one of the American people’s best defenses against waste, fraud, and abuse.
Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.
Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.
February 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The CFPB is one of the American people’s best defenses against waste, fraud, and abuse.
Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.
Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.
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So how long do you think it will take for the Kennedy Center board to rename it the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts?
February 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
So how long do you think it will take for the Kennedy Center board to rename it the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts?
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The CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, is warning of layoffs due to Trump’s policies. Assembly plants likely to be hit: OHIO/MICHIGAN/KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE
“President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger… So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos”
“President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger… So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos”
Ford CEO Farley: Lasting 25% tariff on Canada, Mexico would 'blow a hole' in US auto industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley did not mince words with Wall Street on Tuesday, describing the impact from a lasting 25% tariff as being "devastating."
www.freep.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, is warning of layoffs due to Trump’s policies. Assembly plants likely to be hit: OHIO/MICHIGAN/KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE
“President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger… So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos”
“President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger… So far what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos”
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Let me emphasize: Elon Musk has not been confirmed by Congress. His “department” was never actually enacted. No one other than Trump has given him any authority.
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
February 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Let me emphasize: Elon Musk has not been confirmed by Congress. His “department” was never actually enacted. No one other than Trump has given him any authority.
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
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I can think of at least eight federal laws that have been broken by Musk and his goons over the last few days, and at least two provisions of the U.S. Constitution.
They must be stopped.
Some thoughts: robertreich.substack.com/p/how-the-mu...
They must be stopped.
Some thoughts: robertreich.substack.com/p/how-the-mu...
How the Muskrat is messing with your social security, your religion, and everything else
He and his goons must be stopped
robertreich.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I can think of at least eight federal laws that have been broken by Musk and his goons over the last few days, and at least two provisions of the U.S. Constitution.
They must be stopped.
Some thoughts: robertreich.substack.com/p/how-the-mu...
They must be stopped.
Some thoughts: robertreich.substack.com/p/how-the-mu...
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2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs after President Trump’s order to open dams. But water experts say the water will not flow to Los Angeles, and that it's being wasted by being released during the wet winter season: cnn.it/3CyhEHy
2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs because of Trump’s order to open dams | CNN
There are two major problems with Trump’s order, water experts said: The water will not flow to Los Angeles, and it is being wasted by being released during the wet winter season.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs after President Trump’s order to open dams. But water experts say the water will not flow to Los Angeles, and that it's being wasted by being released during the wet winter season: cnn.it/3CyhEHy
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A US judge extended a pause on the Trump administration's plan to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, saying it may have ‘run roughshod’ over Congress's constitutional authority over government spending reut.rs/4jK6ct1
US judge extends pause on Trump's plan to freeze federal grants, loans
A U.S. judge on Monday extended a pause on the Trump administration's plan to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, saying it may have "run roughshod" over Congress's constitutional authority over government spending.
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February 4, 2025 at 3:27 AM
A US judge extended a pause on the Trump administration's plan to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, saying it may have ‘run roughshod’ over Congress's constitutional authority over government spending reut.rs/4jK6ct1
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NEWS: 180 Republicans voted AGAINST funding the FAA, the agency that keeps planes from crashing. Trump selected eight of them to serve in his administration.
Read our new research—and yes, we name names.
Read our new research—and yes, we name names.
180 Republicans Voted Against Funding the FAA, the Agency That Keeps Planes from Crashing
Trump selected eight of them to serve in his administration. Read this exclusive research and reporting on Meidas+.
www.meidasplus.com
February 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
NEWS: 180 Republicans voted AGAINST funding the FAA, the agency that keeps planes from crashing. Trump selected eight of them to serve in his administration.
Read our new research—and yes, we name names.
Read our new research—and yes, we name names.
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If you’re born in America, you’re American.
Trump doesn’t decide.
Our Constitution does.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
Trump doesn’t decide.
Our Constitution does.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary order halting the president’s plan.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If you’re born in America, you’re American.
Trump doesn’t decide.
Our Constitution does.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
Trump doesn’t decide.
Our Constitution does.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/u...
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“Warming in 2023 was head-and-shoulders above any other year, and 2024 will be as well,” said Gavin Schmidt, chief climate scientist at NASA. “I wish I knew why, but I don’t.”
The heat seen over the last two years surpassed the predictions of scientists, with some months measuring up..
The heat seen over the last two years surpassed the predictions of scientists, with some months measuring up..
“The heat seen over the last two years surpassed predictions of scientists, with some months measuring up to 0.5 degrees C warmer than the previous record high…Schmidt said 2023 “was a record warm year, and it was a record-breaking size of the record.” via YaleE360
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'Climate Spiral' Shows Warming Reaching New Extremes
e360.yale.edu
November 24, 2024 at 10:09 PM
“Warming in 2023 was head-and-shoulders above any other year, and 2024 will be as well,” said Gavin Schmidt, chief climate scientist at NASA. “I wish I knew why, but I don’t.”
The heat seen over the last two years surpassed the predictions of scientists, with some months measuring up..
The heat seen over the last two years surpassed the predictions of scientists, with some months measuring up..