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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hit back at President Trump's accusation that Ukraine started its war with Russia, saying that the American president is trapped in a “disinformation bubble” and adding that his country was not for sale.
Zelenskyy hits back at Trump's comments, says Ukraine is not for sale
The pugnacious response followed Trump’s suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s invasion three years ago.
nbcnews.to
February 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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If Trump simply ignores high court rulings, is that the end of law?

My latest for The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/12/trump-lawless-president
Trump is the most lawless president in American history | Robert Reich
If Trump simply ignores the high court, is that the end of law?
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Trump is reportedly looking to shrink the FDIC and consolidate it into other govt agencies.

The FDIC was created during the Depression to protect bank deposits.

This would come after Trump and DOGE shuttered the CFPB, which protects us from financial fraud.

See the pattern?
February 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Not sure if I like that people I don't know can just follow me on this platform. It is also hard to find my freinds. Still not sure how I feel about this.
February 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The very definition of a constitutional crisis—the Trump administration ignoring a federal judges order.
Judge finds Trump administration violated court order halting funding freeze
U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell said the government has not restored funding in several programs despite his Jan. 31 order temporarily halting the freeze.
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM