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A nonprofit watchdog group on Monday broadened a lawsuit it filed last month against several top national security officials in the Trump administration, asking a federal judge to force them to preserve all messages they have sent as part of their official business on Signal.
Watchdog Group Asks Judge to Preserve Signal Chats by Top Trump Officials
The request by American Oversight came after revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on upcoming strikes in more than one group chat.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A nonprofit watchdog group on Monday broadened a lawsuit it filed last month against several top national security officials in the Trump administration, asking a federal judge to force them to preserve all messages they have sent as part of their official business on Signal.
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The Trump administration is set to cancel tens of millions of dollars in grants to scientists studying environmental hazards faced by children in rural America, among other health issues, according to internal emails written by senior officials at the EPA.
E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals
The cancellations, set to apply to pending and active grants, also affect research into “forever chemicals” contaminating the food supply.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Trump administration is set to cancel tens of millions of dollars in grants to scientists studying environmental hazards faced by children in rural America, among other health issues, according to internal emails written by senior officials at the EPA.
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We must ensure our elected officials understand the public won’t move on until Abrego Garcia is home and the disappearances end. Make sure your Members of Congress hear from you: act.indivisible.org/sign/constit...
April 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
We must ensure our elected officials understand the public won’t move on until Abrego Garcia is home and the disappearances end. Make sure your Members of Congress hear from you: act.indivisible.org/sign/constit...
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Pete Hegseth was unqualified from the start. Each day he continues to prove just how dangerous and unfit he is to serve as Secretary of Defense and keep our country safe. It’s past time he resign, and each day Republicans remain silent puts American families at risk.
April 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Pete Hegseth was unqualified from the start. Each day he continues to prove just how dangerous and unfit he is to serve as Secretary of Defense and keep our country safe. It’s past time he resign, and each day Republicans remain silent puts American families at risk.
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I love that Pope Francis waited to leave this Earth until he got a final opportunity to let JD Vance know what a vile POS he is.
April 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I love that Pope Francis waited to leave this Earth until he got a final opportunity to let JD Vance know what a vile POS he is.
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The Department of Homeland Security denied Mahmoud Khalil permission to attend the birth of his first child, who was delivered at a New York hospital on Monday, according to emails reviewed by The New York Times.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Son Arrives After ICE Refuses to Let Him Attend Birth
Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Department of Homeland Security denied Mahmoud Khalil permission to attend the birth of his first child, who was delivered at a New York hospital on Monday, according to emails reviewed by The New York Times.
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Not just any Rolex, but a $50,000 Rolex. That's almost as much as Kristi Noem pays annually for hair extensions.
April 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Not just any Rolex, but a $50,000 Rolex. That's almost as much as Kristi Noem pays annually for hair extensions.
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Serious question. Kristi Noem was pictured with a Rolex in El Salvador, and got 3k in cash stolen.
She has been on a govt salary for years.
Something aint right
She has been on a govt salary for years.
Something aint right
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Serious question. Kristi Noem was pictured with a Rolex in El Salvador, and got 3k in cash stolen.
She has been on a govt salary for years.
Something aint right
She has been on a govt salary for years.
Something aint right
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*Of course* advance information on US combat operations is classified. Pretending otherwise is an insult to our troops, who all know this.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
April 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
*Of course* advance information on US combat operations is classified. Pretending otherwise is an insult to our troops, who all know this.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
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“The last month has been a full-blown meltdown at the Pentagon,” writes John Ullyot, the former top Defense Department spokesperson who resigned from his position last week:
“It's hard to see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remaining in his role for much longer www.politico.com/news/magazin...
“It's hard to see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remaining in his role for much longer www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Opinion | Former Top Pentagon Spokesperson Details ‘Month From Hell’ Inside the Agency
The total chaos at the Department of Defense is becoming a major distraction for the Trump administration, writes John Ullyot.
www.politico.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
“The last month has been a full-blown meltdown at the Pentagon,” writes John Ullyot, the former top Defense Department spokesperson who resigned from his position last week:
“It's hard to see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remaining in his role for much longer www.politico.com/news/magazin...
“It's hard to see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remaining in his role for much longer www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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All I’m saying is that President Harris wouldn’t have us looking at the futures market on a Sunday night.
April 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
All I’m saying is that President Harris wouldn’t have us looking at the futures market on a Sunday night.
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Welcome !
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
April 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Welcome !
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Elections have consequences
April 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Elections have consequences
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Welcome to Bluesky Mohamed ! If you don't know him, he is literally one of the smartest minds on international trade and economics !
April 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Welcome to Bluesky Mohamed ! If you don't know him, he is literally one of the smartest minds on international trade and economics !
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The most lawless president in modern American history.
April 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The most lawless president in modern American history.
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NEW: An AP journalist was denied access to an Oval Office event with Donald Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, despite a ruling by a federal judge last week ordering the WH to restore The Associated Press’s full access to cover presidential events on First Amendment grounds.
April 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
NEW: An AP journalist was denied access to an Oval Office event with Donald Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, despite a ruling by a federal judge last week ordering the WH to restore The Associated Press’s full access to cover presidential events on First Amendment grounds.
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Are we great yet?
April 15, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Are we great yet?
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"Its first target was Columbia. When that school acceded to the administration’s demands, it didn’t get its funding back. Instead, Trump is considering demanding that Columbia agree to direct government oversight — effectively, a takeover of the university..."
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Opinion | The Point: Conversations and insights about the moment.
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April 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
"Its first target was Columbia. When that school acceded to the administration’s demands, it didn’t get its funding back. Instead, Trump is considering demanding that Columbia agree to direct government oversight — effectively, a takeover of the university..."
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...
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He wants to build prisons in El Salvador for American citizens he doesn't like.
Enough's enough. He needs to be stopped.
Enough's enough. He needs to be stopped.
April 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
He wants to build prisons in El Salvador for American citizens he doesn't like.
Enough's enough. He needs to be stopped.
Enough's enough. He needs to be stopped.
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OPINION by @stevebenen.com:
“Indeed, for as long as there has been a DOGE endeavor, there has been evidence of Musk’s governmental incompetence.”
READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
“Indeed, for as long as there has been a DOGE endeavor, there has been evidence of Musk’s governmental incompetence.”
READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Reality gets in the way of Elon Musk’s latest misguided boast
Elon Musk lowered his spending cut targets from $2 trillion to $1 trillion to $150 billion — and even that total is no longer credible.
www.msnbc.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
OPINION by @stevebenen.com:
“Indeed, for as long as there has been a DOGE endeavor, there has been evidence of Musk’s governmental incompetence.”
READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
“Indeed, for as long as there has been a DOGE endeavor, there has been evidence of Musk’s governmental incompetence.”
READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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NBC News EXCLUSIVE: Government's case against Mahmoud Khalil shaky and reliant on tabloid accounts, review of evidence shows
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Government's case against Mahmoud Khalil shaky and reliant on tabloid accounts, review of evidence shows
Khalil, permanent U.S. resident who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests, was finished with postgraduate studies when he was arrested on campus and slated for deportation.
www.nbcnews.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
NBC News EXCLUSIVE: Government's case against Mahmoud Khalil shaky and reliant on tabloid accounts, review of evidence shows
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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OPINION by Ray Brescia, professor of law, Albany Law School:
“The White House has deployed a wide range of tactics — mostly on dubious legal grounds — to secure the compliance of those over which it has little direct or legitimate authority.”
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“The White House has deployed a wide range of tactics — mostly on dubious legal grounds — to secure the compliance of those over which it has little direct or legitimate authority.”
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Opinion | The Trump administration says it can’t return Kilmar Abrego Garcia. That’s false.
It wouldn’t take much pressure to bring him home. The administration’s refusal to try speaks volumes.
www.msnbc.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
OPINION by Ray Brescia, professor of law, Albany Law School:
“The White House has deployed a wide range of tactics — mostly on dubious legal grounds — to secure the compliance of those over which it has little direct or legitimate authority.”
READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
“The White House has deployed a wide range of tactics — mostly on dubious legal grounds — to secure the compliance of those over which it has little direct or legitimate authority.”
READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Dems should be organizing on this - this is good. For those who are leaning in, please give them positive reinforcement today.
We must all stand as a united front against the kidnapping and illegal detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is demanding a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele over the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and says he’ll go to El Salvador himself if the Marylander isn’t returned.
April 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Dems should be organizing on this - this is good. For those who are leaning in, please give them positive reinforcement today.