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Vital services and protections for everyday Americans are being gutted thanks to DOGE.
And this is happening in exchange for renewing one of the biggest tax cuts in American history that will predominantly benefit people like...you guessed it...Elon Musk.
See the problem here?
And this is happening in exchange for renewing one of the biggest tax cuts in American history that will predominantly benefit people like...you guessed it...Elon Musk.
See the problem here?
February 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Vital services and protections for everyday Americans are being gutted thanks to DOGE.
And this is happening in exchange for renewing one of the biggest tax cuts in American history that will predominantly benefit people like...you guessed it...Elon Musk.
See the problem here?
And this is happening in exchange for renewing one of the biggest tax cuts in American history that will predominantly benefit people like...you guessed it...Elon Musk.
See the problem here?
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A group of farmers and environmental nonprofits sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture, accusing the agency of scrubbing data relating to climate change from its website and saying the move would hinder research and hurt farming initiatives.
Farmers sue USDA after agency deletes climate change data
The lawsuit says the Agriculture Department is hindering farmers from using the data to make “agricultural decisions” while they also face a recent funding freeze.
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February 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A group of farmers and environmental nonprofits sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture, accusing the agency of scrubbing data relating to climate change from its website and saying the move would hinder research and hurt farming initiatives.
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While you weren't looking, Trump rolled back Biden's ethics rules prohibiting executive branch employees from accepting major gifts from lobbyists.
So much for "drain the swamp."
So much for "drain the swamp."
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.
apnews.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
While you weren't looking, Trump rolled back Biden's ethics rules prohibiting executive branch employees from accepting major gifts from lobbyists.
So much for "drain the swamp."
So much for "drain the swamp."
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the latest federal agency to be hit with DOGE layoffs.
That's the same agency that has investigated crashes involving Tesla's self-driving cars.
This was never about "efficiency."
That's the same agency that has investigated crashes involving Tesla's self-driving cars.
This was never about "efficiency."
Musk’s cost-cutting team is laying off workers at the auto safety agency overseeing his car company
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that oversees Tesla and has launched investigations into deadly crashes involving his company’s cars.
apnews.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the latest federal agency to be hit with DOGE layoffs.
That's the same agency that has investigated crashes involving Tesla's self-driving cars.
This was never about "efficiency."
That's the same agency that has investigated crashes involving Tesla's self-driving cars.
This was never about "efficiency."
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🚨 House Republicans are preparing to vote on a budget that betrays hardworking American families.
This Republican Rip-Off puts billionaires first & hardworking Americans last. #HouseDemocrats will vote NO to protect our communities. #RepublicanRipOff
This Republican Rip-Off puts billionaires first & hardworking Americans last. #HouseDemocrats will vote NO to protect our communities. #RepublicanRipOff
February 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
🚨 House Republicans are preparing to vote on a budget that betrays hardworking American families.
This Republican Rip-Off puts billionaires first & hardworking Americans last. #HouseDemocrats will vote NO to protect our communities. #RepublicanRipOff
This Republican Rip-Off puts billionaires first & hardworking Americans last. #HouseDemocrats will vote NO to protect our communities. #RepublicanRipOff
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February 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Damn @sanders.senate.gov. Just when I compliment you, I looked for info on the event. NONE HERE. But multiple posts on X.
WTF.
You obviously don’t care to engage. Just look at the quality of replies you get over there.
WTF.
You obviously don’t care to engage. Just look at the quality of replies you get over there.
February 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Damn @sanders.senate.gov. Just when I compliment you, I looked for info on the event. NONE HERE. But multiple posts on X.
WTF.
You obviously don’t care to engage. Just look at the quality of replies you get over there.
WTF.
You obviously don’t care to engage. Just look at the quality of replies you get over there.
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This is informative. Thanks
Funeral Director here: People who pass away don’t receive social security checks once the agency has been notified. We fill out a form (SSA-721) and fax it directly to social security.
Elon Musk is lying to you.
Elon Musk is lying to you.
February 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This is informative. Thanks
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Leaders from across Europe and Canada assembled in Kyiv on Monday to mark the third anniversary of Russian’s full-scale invasion amid growing uncertainty over the United States’ continued support for Ukraine.
World leaders flock to Kyiv to declare support on Ukraine war anniversary
European minister are preparing a new military aid package expected to be worth billions, as continued U.S. support for Ukraine appears in doubt under Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Leaders from across Europe and Canada assembled in Kyiv on Monday to mark the third anniversary of Russian’s full-scale invasion amid growing uncertainty over the United States’ continued support for Ukraine.
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This is indeed brilliant
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
www.commondreams.org
February 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This is indeed brilliant
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Everybody in America! You don't have to be as dumb as the US president! The guy who won in the German elections is from the same party (CDU) as Angela Merkel was - somewhat like Democrats in the USA.
AfD - the openly neo-fascist party (like 2025 GOP is) got under 20% votes, less than predicted.
AfD - the openly neo-fascist party (like 2025 GOP is) got under 20% votes, less than predicted.
February 24, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Everybody in America! You don't have to be as dumb as the US president! The guy who won in the German elections is from the same party (CDU) as Angela Merkel was - somewhat like Democrats in the USA.
AfD - the openly neo-fascist party (like 2025 GOP is) got under 20% votes, less than predicted.
AfD - the openly neo-fascist party (like 2025 GOP is) got under 20% votes, less than predicted.
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GOP so concerned about our soaring national debt that they’re determined to make it trillions of dollars worse.
Whatever it takes to get Trump’s billionaire buddies more tax breaks, even though their very unbalanced budget imperils the future of Social Security and Medicare.
Whatever it takes to get Trump’s billionaire buddies more tax breaks, even though their very unbalanced budget imperils the future of Social Security and Medicare.
Despite DOGE, Trump's agenda calls for adding trillions of dollars to U.S. debt
Budget experts say Trump’s tax and spending priorities would increase red ink, even as he boasts of balancing the budget. “I don’t think their rhetoric matches reality," one says.
www.nbcnews.com
February 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
GOP so concerned about our soaring national debt that they’re determined to make it trillions of dollars worse.
Whatever it takes to get Trump’s billionaire buddies more tax breaks, even though their very unbalanced budget imperils the future of Social Security and Medicare.
Whatever it takes to get Trump’s billionaire buddies more tax breaks, even though their very unbalanced budget imperils the future of Social Security and Medicare.
February 21, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Elon Musk is dismantling the Social Security Administration. Expect delays or pauses in SS checks starting immediately.
February 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Elon Musk is dismantling the Social Security Administration. Expect delays or pauses in SS checks starting immediately.
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The IRS began to terminate thousands of employees, disrupting the agency when tax season is in full swing
IRS Begins to Fire 6,000 Workers, Threatening Tax-Season Delays
Some collections and audits are likely to be paused, and one-on-one personal service is set to be more limited.
www.wsj.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The IRS began to terminate thousands of employees, disrupting the agency when tax season is in full swing
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Math doesn’t math.
February 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Math doesn’t math.
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For decades, the U.S. has funded science, then left scientists to direct their own work. Science has flourished, and the country has benefited. Now the government is testing just how much it can renegotiate that relationship, @katherinejwu.com writes:
The Erasing of American Science
How far can the Trump administration bend U.S. research before it breaks?
www.theatlantic.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
For decades, the U.S. has funded science, then left scientists to direct their own work. Science has flourished, and the country has benefited. Now the government is testing just how much it can renegotiate that relationship, @katherinejwu.com writes:
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Repost if you support lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE 💙
February 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Repost if you support lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE 💙
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