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Sen. Chris Murphy cautioned lawmakers that continuing to engage in norms during the Trump administration could bring an end to American democracy.
Chris Murphy: 'If We Continue to Engage in Business as Usual, This Democracy Could Be Gone'
Sen. Chris Murphy issued a warning to fellow Democrats: Prioritizing norms over fighting back against Trump puts American democracy at risk.
www.rollingstone.com
March 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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There has been a decline in deportation flights and deportees since President Trump took office, according to Noticias Telemundo.
This is partly due to a drop in border crossings since January, which has left immigration authorities with fewer people eligible for “expedited removal.”
This is partly due to a drop in border crossings since January, which has left immigration authorities with fewer people eligible for “expedited removal.”
Trump announced mass expulsions, but pace of deportation flights slower than Biden’s
Countries that received more deportation flights haven't seen major changes and predict that 2025 will end with fewer deportees than previous years.
nbcnews.to
March 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
There has been a decline in deportation flights and deportees since President Trump took office, according to Noticias Telemundo.
This is partly due to a drop in border crossings since January, which has left immigration authorities with fewer people eligible for “expedited removal.”
This is partly due to a drop in border crossings since January, which has left immigration authorities with fewer people eligible for “expedited removal.”
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Love this guy
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Love this guy
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Think firing the entire federal workforce will save America money?
Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.
Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.
February 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Think firing the entire federal workforce will save America money?
Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.
Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.
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Spot on from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Spot on from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
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EXCLUSIVE: The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elon Musk has admin privileges over the code that controls Social Security payments, tax returns, and more.
A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elon Musk has admin privileges over the code that controls So...
www.wired.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:02 AM
EXCLUSIVE: The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elon Musk has admin privileges over the code that controls Social Security payments, tax returns, and more.
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Darren Beattie, who's claimed the FBI was responsible for the 2021 attack on the Capitol, has been named acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy.
Jan. 6 conspiracy theory promoter named to a top State Department job
Darren Beattie, who's claimed the FBI was responsible for the 2021 attack on the Capitol, has been named acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Darren Beattie, who's claimed the FBI was responsible for the 2021 attack on the Capitol, has been named acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy.