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Every new report on the consequences of Trump’s dismantling of USAID is more horrifying than the last. One model estimates it's caused 600K deaths — two-thirds of them children.
We can’t give Trump a blank check to keep destroying life-saving programs.
We can’t give Trump a blank check to keep destroying life-saving programs.
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Every new report on the consequences of Trump’s dismantling of USAID is more horrifying than the last. One model estimates it's caused 600K deaths — two-thirds of them children.
We can’t give Trump a blank check to keep destroying life-saving programs.
We can’t give Trump a blank check to keep destroying life-saving programs.
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Coast Guard bought Kristi Noem two private jets (I guess if one breaks down). Cost: $172 million. Is that what you call draining the swamp?
October 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Coast Guard bought Kristi Noem two private jets (I guess if one breaks down). Cost: $172 million. Is that what you call draining the swamp?
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"We talk about The Argument…Charlie Kirk's 'legacy of persuasion'…there's one American politician who has done more than almost anyone else in the past 9 months to actively persuade people on something, and treat them as adults."
"Chris Van Hollen."
@zeteo.com
"Chris Van Hollen."
@zeteo.com
September 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"We talk about The Argument…Charlie Kirk's 'legacy of persuasion'…there's one American politician who has done more than almost anyone else in the past 9 months to actively persuade people on something, and treat them as adults."
"Chris Van Hollen."
@zeteo.com
"Chris Van Hollen."
@zeteo.com
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NEW — Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren tell Marco Rubio to demand Israel not attack the Sumud Gaza aid flotilla, which is carrying Americans.
Comes as hundreds of EU politicians demand EU resources to protect the flotilla — and as Spain & Italy deploy ships to do so.
Comes as hundreds of EU politicians demand EU resources to protect the flotilla — and as Spain & Italy deploy ships to do so.
September 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
NEW — Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren tell Marco Rubio to demand Israel not attack the Sumud Gaza aid flotilla, which is carrying Americans.
Comes as hundreds of EU politicians demand EU resources to protect the flotilla — and as Spain & Italy deploy ships to do so.
Comes as hundreds of EU politicians demand EU resources to protect the flotilla — and as Spain & Italy deploy ships to do so.
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Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen has a message for his party: No more “wimpy politics.”
“There’s a real sense, which I share, that Democrats have been overly cautious, finger to the wind, don’t really stand for anything,” he says. https://wapo.st/3KCWrQ9
“There’s a real sense, which I share, that Democrats have been overly cautious, finger to the wind, don’t really stand for anything,” he says. https://wapo.st/3KCWrQ9
A frustrated Sen. Van Hollen urges Democrats to take bigger risks
“This job is not worth it if you constantly have to be putting your finger to the wind,” said Van Hollen (D), the Maryland senator, in a recent interview.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen has a message for his party: No more “wimpy politics.”
“There’s a real sense, which I share, that Democrats have been overly cautious, finger to the wind, don’t really stand for anything,” he says. https://wapo.st/3KCWrQ9
“There’s a real sense, which I share, that Democrats have been overly cautious, finger to the wind, don’t really stand for anything,” he says. https://wapo.st/3KCWrQ9
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Meanwhile, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, Ed Markey and Chris Van Hollen have announced an investigation into Nexstar and Sinclair, major TV station owners that account for roughly 70 ABC affiliates across the U.S., who are refusing to air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
September 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Meanwhile, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, Ed Markey and Chris Van Hollen have announced an investigation into Nexstar and Sinclair, major TV station owners that account for roughly 70 ABC affiliates across the U.S., who are refusing to air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
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America is already complicit in Netanyahu’s campaign of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, and now Trump wants to send him $6.4B more in offensive weapons.
Our priority should be ending the war and returning the hostages — not funneling MORE taxpayer dollars to Netanyahu to bomb starving Gaza.
Our priority should be ending the war and returning the hostages — not funneling MORE taxpayer dollars to Netanyahu to bomb starving Gaza.
Trump administration plans $6.4 billion in weapons sales to Israel, sources say
The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval to sell Israel $6.4 billion in support equipment and weapons including attack helicopters and troop carriers, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
www.reuters.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
America is already complicit in Netanyahu’s campaign of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, and now Trump wants to send him $6.4B more in offensive weapons.
Our priority should be ending the war and returning the hostages — not funneling MORE taxpayer dollars to Netanyahu to bomb starving Gaza.
Our priority should be ending the war and returning the hostages — not funneling MORE taxpayer dollars to Netanyahu to bomb starving Gaza.
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Anyone who still thinks we’re headed toward authoritarianism needs to wake up. We’re already there.
Trump wants us to remain silent and roll over as he goes after his critics. We will not. Patriots must unite to defend our democracy.
Trump wants us to remain silent and roll over as he goes after his critics. We will not. Patriots must unite to defend our democracy.
Justice Dept. Official Pushes Prosecutors to Investigate George Soros’s Foundation
www.nytimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Anyone who still thinks we’re headed toward authoritarianism needs to wake up. We’re already there.
Trump wants us to remain silent and roll over as he goes after his critics. We will not. Patriots must unite to defend our democracy.
Trump wants us to remain silent and roll over as he goes after his critics. We will not. Patriots must unite to defend our democracy.
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Some of these Cabinet members are dumber than doornails. Apparently if you repeat a lie enough times, you start to believe it. But we know how rotten their policies are when they can't stop lying.
NOEM: We've seen Democrats out there take extreme positions. Their support of terrorists such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua and seeing US senators go & have margaritas with them in a foreign country I think is a tragic thing to experience in the US
COLLINS: Van Hollen said that was a setup by Bukele
COLLINS: Van Hollen said that was a setup by Bukele
September 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Some of these Cabinet members are dumber than doornails. Apparently if you repeat a lie enough times, you start to believe it. But we know how rotten their policies are when they can't stop lying.
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It’s outrageous that Jimmy Kimmel is still censored on millions of Maryland TVs because Sinclair won’t stand up to Trump and his FCC’s threats to free speech.
Their shameful bowing to the Dear Leader comes at the expense of viewers and the principle of freedom of expression.
Their shameful bowing to the Dear Leader comes at the expense of viewers and the principle of freedom of expression.
September 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It’s outrageous that Jimmy Kimmel is still censored on millions of Maryland TVs because Sinclair won’t stand up to Trump and his FCC’s threats to free speech.
Their shameful bowing to the Dear Leader comes at the expense of viewers and the principle of freedom of expression.
Their shameful bowing to the Dear Leader comes at the expense of viewers and the principle of freedom of expression.
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Republicans control Congress and the White House.
THEY planted a ticking time bomb that could kick millions off their health care.
We’re trying to defuse it, but they’re threatening a government shutdown instead—while demanding a blank check for Trump.
That's what's happening.
THEY planted a ticking time bomb that could kick millions off their health care.
We’re trying to defuse it, but they’re threatening a government shutdown instead—while demanding a blank check for Trump.
That's what's happening.
September 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Republicans control Congress and the White House.
THEY planted a ticking time bomb that could kick millions off their health care.
We’re trying to defuse it, but they’re threatening a government shutdown instead—while demanding a blank check for Trump.
That's what's happening.
THEY planted a ticking time bomb that could kick millions off their health care.
We’re trying to defuse it, but they’re threatening a government shutdown instead—while demanding a blank check for Trump.
That's what's happening.
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Prices are rising.
Unemployment is going up.
The cost of living is soaring.
And what’s Trump focused on? Providing a $20 billion bailout to his authoritarian buddy in Argentina.
What a disgrace.
And what’s Trump focused on? Providing a $20 billion bailout to his authoritarian buddy in Argentina.
What a disgrace.
The Argentina bailout is all about propping up a Trump ally | CNN Business
The White House is negotiating a financial lifeline for Argentina, seeking to stabilize its currency and prevent a broader economic fallout.
www.cnn.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Prices are rising.
Unemployment is going up.
The cost of living is soaring.
And what’s Trump focused on? Providing a $20 billion bailout to his authoritarian buddy in Argentina.
What a disgrace.
And what’s Trump focused on? Providing a $20 billion bailout to his authoritarian buddy in Argentina.
What a disgrace.
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I don’t think I’ve ever loved anything as much as ICE loves violently attacking women.
I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
September 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever loved anything as much as ICE loves violently attacking women.
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Glad to meet during UN Week with @WHO chief @DrTedros. It is very sad to see the Trump administration pulling the US out of the World Health Organization, which saves lives by fighting epidemics and disease and more. We should be on the side of WHO, not on the side of viruses.
September 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Glad to meet during UN Week with @WHO chief @DrTedros. It is very sad to see the Trump administration pulling the US out of the World Health Organization, which saves lives by fighting epidemics and disease and more. We should be on the side of WHO, not on the side of viruses.
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Another Palestinian footballer murdered by Israel and FIFA is silent.
August 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Another Palestinian footballer murdered by Israel and FIFA is silent.
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Dems should fight on every front.
If Texas steals 5 seats, Dem states should redistrict 30 GOP members out of their districts.
We should insist DOJ release the entire Epstein File.
Not only shouldn't we bring knives to a gun fight, if they bring pistols, we should bring machine guns.
If Texas steals 5 seats, Dem states should redistrict 30 GOP members out of their districts.
We should insist DOJ release the entire Epstein File.
Not only shouldn't we bring knives to a gun fight, if they bring pistols, we should bring machine guns.
August 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Dems should fight on every front.
If Texas steals 5 seats, Dem states should redistrict 30 GOP members out of their districts.
We should insist DOJ release the entire Epstein File.
Not only shouldn't we bring knives to a gun fight, if they bring pistols, we should bring machine guns.
If Texas steals 5 seats, Dem states should redistrict 30 GOP members out of their districts.
We should insist DOJ release the entire Epstein File.
Not only shouldn't we bring knives to a gun fight, if they bring pistols, we should bring machine guns.
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I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Hayat. Hayat has three children Hadeel, 10, Mohammed, 8 and Abeer, 5. They lost their home and are in tents. In addition to her children she is whenever she can helping her large family including her parents and seven siblings.
August 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Hayat. Hayat has three children Hadeel, 10, Mohammed, 8 and Abeer, 5. They lost their home and are in tents. In addition to her children she is whenever she can helping her large family including her parents and seven siblings.
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60 years ago, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law. But today, it is under threat across our nation. As Republicans and far-right courts attempt to turn back the clock, we must not stop fighting to deliver on its promise. It’s time we pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
August 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
60 years ago, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law. But today, it is under threat across our nation. As Republicans and far-right courts attempt to turn back the clock, we must not stop fighting to deliver on its promise. It’s time we pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
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Retired US special forces officer has revealed to the BBC why he resigned from his work with Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
He says he witnessed tank shells, mortar rounds, and bullets being fired at Palestinians.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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He says he witnessed tank shells, mortar rounds, and bullets being fired at Palestinians.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
@channel4news.bsky.social @jdportes.bsky.social
Gaza: 'I witnessed war crimes,' former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC
A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Retired US special forces officer has revealed to the BBC why he resigned from his work with Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
He says he witnessed tank shells, mortar rounds, and bullets being fired at Palestinians.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
@channel4news.bsky.social @jdportes.bsky.social
He says he witnessed tank shells, mortar rounds, and bullets being fired at Palestinians.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
@channel4news.bsky.social @jdportes.bsky.social
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"I witnessed the IDF shooting at the crowds of Palestinians," Anthony Aguilar told the BBC. He added that he has never witnessed such a level of "brutality and use of indiscriminate and unnecessary force against a civilian population, an unarmed, starving population" www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Gaza: 'I witnessed war crimes,' former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC
A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
"I witnessed the IDF shooting at the crowds of Palestinians," Anthony Aguilar told the BBC. He added that he has never witnessed such a level of "brutality and use of indiscriminate and unnecessary force against a civilian population, an unarmed, starving population" www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Javier Bardem went so hard on the genocide of Palestinians that the View had to cut to commercial break
June 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Javier Bardem went so hard on the genocide of Palestinians that the View had to cut to commercial break
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"I've sat on this bench now for 40 years. I've never seen government racial discrimination like this."
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.
Judge orders Trump admin. to restore hundreds of terminated NIH grants
"I've never seen government racial discrimination like this," the judge said.
www.axios.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
"I've sat on this bench now for 40 years. I've never seen government racial discrimination like this."
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.