Becky Brtva
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🚨 BREAKING: Fox News—MAGA’s mouthpiece—just dropped a bomb.
Trump approval: 44% (-5)
Disapproval: 55% (+4)
Independents: 26–73%
And he's drowning on the issues:
Inflation: -26
Tariffs: -25
Economy: -18 (record low)
Even Fox can’t spin this. The base is crumbling.
Trump approval: 44% (-5)
Disapproval: 55% (+4)
Independents: 26–73%
And he's drowning on the issues:
Inflation: -26
Tariffs: -25
Economy: -18 (record low)
Even Fox can’t spin this. The base is crumbling.
April 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Fox News—MAGA’s mouthpiece—just dropped a bomb.
Trump approval: 44% (-5)
Disapproval: 55% (+4)
Independents: 26–73%
And he's drowning on the issues:
Inflation: -26
Tariffs: -25
Economy: -18 (record low)
Even Fox can’t spin this. The base is crumbling.
Trump approval: 44% (-5)
Disapproval: 55% (+4)
Independents: 26–73%
And he's drowning on the issues:
Inflation: -26
Tariffs: -25
Economy: -18 (record low)
Even Fox can’t spin this. The base is crumbling.
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This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
April 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
@whitehouse.senate.gov vote NO to CR!
March 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
@whitehouse.senate.gov vote NO to CR!
@fetterman.senate.gov vote NO for CR!
March 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
@fetterman.senate.gov vote NO for CR!
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“Again, the mice used for clinical purposes did not undergo gender transition.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump Decried Millions Spent 'Making Mice Transgender.' It Was Cancer and Asthma Research
President Trump falsely claimed that Biden spent $8 million on 'making mice transgender,' but the real research was for human health.
www.rollingstone.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“Again, the mice used for clinical purposes did not undergo gender transition.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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“As Trump attempts to remake the federal government into an instrument of destruction, we must both hold the line on our federal courts and also turn to state courts as a critical defense for our civil rights, health and safety.”
Don’t Let the Shock and Awe Distract You From the Importance of State Courts
Opinion | We must both hold the line on our federal courts and also turn to state courts as a critical defense for our civil rights, health and safety.
www.democracydocket.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“As Trump attempts to remake the federal government into an instrument of destruction, we must both hold the line on our federal courts and also turn to state courts as a critical defense for our civil rights, health and safety.”
Remind your elected officials about the oath they took.
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;... and faithfully discharge the duties of the office
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;... and faithfully discharge the duties of the office
Democracy.io - Contact your Members of Congress
Democracy thrives when people’s voices are heard. Send a message to your legislatures using EFF's simple new tool.
www.democracy.io
March 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Remind your elected officials about the oath they took.
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;... and faithfully discharge the duties of the office
I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;... and faithfully discharge the duties of the office
Stand up for democracy! Flood the inbox of your elected officials!
Support Ukraine: Write to your Reps in Congress
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March 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Stand up for democracy! Flood the inbox of your elected officials!
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Gutting Alzheimer's research.
First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
February 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Gutting Alzheimer's research.
First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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NEW: A D.C. federal judge issues a long-term block on the Trump administration’s blanket funding freeze as litigation plays out. The extension prevents Trump from carrying out the freeze using the same memo or a different directive.
Federal Judge Extends Halt To Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
NEW: A D.C. federal judge issues a long-term block on the Trump administration’s blanket funding freeze as litigation plays out. The extension prevents Trump from carrying out the freeze using the same memo or a different directive.
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NEW: In a victory, the 9th Circuit upholds a ruling that blocked provisions of two Arizona laws seeking documentary proof of citizenship to vote in presidential elections. The court called the challenged provisions “unlawful measures of voter suppression.”
Voter Suppression Laws Remain Blocked in Arizona
Read more.
www.democracydocket.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
NEW: In a victory, the 9th Circuit upholds a ruling that blocked provisions of two Arizona laws seeking documentary proof of citizenship to vote in presidential elections. The court called the challenged provisions “unlawful measures of voter suppression.”
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Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
February 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
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Elon Musk is firing workers and cancelling contracts across the government, except of course the ones that make him richer. It doesn't take a genius to see who he's working for, and it ain't you.
Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns | CNN Business
The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet system to upgrade the information technology networks it uses to manage US airspace, raising new concerns about conflic...
www.cnn.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Elon Musk is firing workers and cancelling contracts across the government, except of course the ones that make him richer. It doesn't take a genius to see who he's working for, and it ain't you.
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Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump's domestic agenda
Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
www.npr.org
February 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
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Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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How bad is the flu right now? Can people get the bird flu? How do you get bird flu? What states have bird flu? Are measles going around? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode of #AMAUpdate. http://spr.ly/63328LE6i8
Worst flu season: Influenza virus spread, new bird flu cases in the US, plus measles outbreak update
How bad is the flu right now? Can people get the bird flu? How do you get bird flu? What states have bird flu? Are measles going around? How contagious are measles?
AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the current bird flu outbreak 2025—including cases of avian flu among veterinarians. Also covering how dangerous seasonal flu is this year, and the rising measles cases in the U.S. fueled by the Texas measles outbreak. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
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04:02 Bird flu in Wyoming (bird flu in wild birds)
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05:22 Veterinarians and bird flu: How do humans get bird flu?
06:48 2025 flu season (seasonal flu cases)
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08:00 Flu in kids
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February 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How bad is the flu right now? Can people get the bird flu? How do you get bird flu? What states have bird flu? Are measles going around? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode of #AMAUpdate. http://spr.ly/63328LE6i8
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NEW: Trump's efforts to remake the federal government with sweeping executive orders and unlawful dismissals are driven by the radical unitary executive theory.
Learn about the implications of this right-wing idea and its disastrous consequences.
Learn about the implications of this right-wing idea and its disastrous consequences.
What Is Unitary Executive Theory? How is Trump Using It to Push His Agenda?
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
NEW: Trump's efforts to remake the federal government with sweeping executive orders and unlawful dismissals are driven by the radical unitary executive theory.
Learn about the implications of this right-wing idea and its disastrous consequences.
Learn about the implications of this right-wing idea and its disastrous consequences.
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“It's fucking racist,” one active-duty Army general told @stevenbeynon.bsky.social on the condition of anonymity to avoid retaliation. “For the Army now, it's 'Blacks need not apply,’ and it breaks my heart."
SCOOP: The military has started making deliberate efforts to scale back the recruiting of Black Americans. www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Military Drops Recruiting Efforts at Prestigious Black Engineering Awards Event
Until this week, Army Recruiting Command had a public partnership with the Black Engineer of the Year Awards, or BEYA, an annual conference that draws students, academics and professionals in science,...
www.military.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“It's fucking racist,” one active-duty Army general told @stevenbeynon.bsky.social on the condition of anonymity to avoid retaliation. “For the Army now, it's 'Blacks need not apply,’ and it breaks my heart."
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This is hilarious. I especially like the annexation of Green Bay and the mystery Mississippi River announcement.
🚨 BREAKING: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’s going to rename Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois.”
EPIC TRUMP TROLL!!! 🤣
EPIC TRUMP TROLL!!! 🤣
February 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is hilarious. I especially like the annexation of Green Bay and the mystery Mississippi River announcement.
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February 6, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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BREAKING: VIRUS FROM NEVADA DAIRY WORKER WITH BIRD FLU HAS THE SAME GENETIC MUTATION seen in the Nevada cows – a change of PB2 D701N that has previously been assoc with more efficient virus replication in ppl & mammals.
CDC told Fortune that the D1.1 variant in this worker is the same strain of
CDC told Fortune that the D1.1 variant in this worker is the same strain of
February 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
BREAKING: VIRUS FROM NEVADA DAIRY WORKER WITH BIRD FLU HAS THE SAME GENETIC MUTATION seen in the Nevada cows – a change of PB2 D701N that has previously been assoc with more efficient virus replication in ppl & mammals.
CDC told Fortune that the D1.1 variant in this worker is the same strain of
CDC told Fortune that the D1.1 variant in this worker is the same strain of