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This seems right, and all of this is WRONG.
April 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This seems right, and all of this is WRONG.
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BREAKING — All FDIC employees just received an email confirming DOGE presence at the agency.
"The DOGE team has neither requested nor been granted access to sensitive bank information." We'll see how long that remains true.
Text of email shared with me:
"The DOGE team has neither requested nor been granted access to sensitive bank information." We'll see how long that remains true.
Text of email shared with me:
April 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
BREAKING — All FDIC employees just received an email confirming DOGE presence at the agency.
"The DOGE team has neither requested nor been granted access to sensitive bank information." We'll see how long that remains true.
Text of email shared with me:
"The DOGE team has neither requested nor been granted access to sensitive bank information." We'll see how long that remains true.
Text of email shared with me:
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SCOOP: An unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service (USDS) and the Department of Labor (DOL), obtained by WIRED, calls for the DOL to reimburse the USDS up to $1.3 million for work done by four DOGE affiliates, or “a slightly different number,” over an 18-month period.
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE's work with federal agencies.
www.wired.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
SCOOP: An unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service (USDS) and the Department of Labor (DOL), obtained by WIRED, calls for the DOL to reimburse the USDS up to $1.3 million for work done by four DOGE affiliates, or “a slightly different number,” over an 18-month period.
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NEW: The Justice Department says Jan. 6 defendants whose convictions were wipred out by Trump are owed a refund for the restitution they paid to Congress.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
April 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
NEW: The Justice Department says Jan. 6 defendants whose convictions were wipred out by Trump are owed a refund for the restitution they paid to Congress.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially announced that he is running for Senate. So here's everything you need to know about him—if you care about reality.
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Ken Paxton is going to take some classes on how to be more ethical
He could use some tips.
www.motherjones.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially announced that he is running for Senate. So here's everything you need to know about him—if you care about reality.
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
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Now it's immgrants being sent to foreign concentration camps
Soon it will be American citizens who are prisoners
Then it will be American citizens accused of crimes
Finally it will be American citizens who disagree with Trump
It stops now or it doesn't stop at all
Soon it will be American citizens who are prisoners
Then it will be American citizens accused of crimes
Finally it will be American citizens who disagree with Trump
It stops now or it doesn't stop at all
Leavitt confirmed that the WH is working on deporting US citizens to El Salvador
April 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Now it's immgrants being sent to foreign concentration camps
Soon it will be American citizens who are prisoners
Then it will be American citizens accused of crimes
Finally it will be American citizens who disagree with Trump
It stops now or it doesn't stop at all
Soon it will be American citizens who are prisoners
Then it will be American citizens accused of crimes
Finally it will be American citizens who disagree with Trump
It stops now or it doesn't stop at all
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There are 33m companies in the USA. Only 21k employe 500 or more. And they only make up 23% of workers.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
April 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
There are 33m companies in the USA. Only 21k employe 500 or more. And they only make up 23% of workers.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
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Signal is a great privacy tool, but it isn’t magic. And even if you’re not discussing war plans in your group chat, it’s a good idea to know the limits of encryption.
Read our piece on what Signal can—and can’t—do for you here: www.wired.com/story/encryp...
Read our piece on what Signal can—and can’t—do for you here: www.wired.com/story/encryp...
Encrypted Messaging Is Essential—But It Isn’t Magic
As recent events have shown, using an encrypted messaging app like WhatsApp or Signal is no privacy panacea.
www.wired.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Signal is a great privacy tool, but it isn’t magic. And even if you’re not discussing war plans in your group chat, it’s a good idea to know the limits of encryption.
Read our piece on what Signal can—and can’t—do for you here: www.wired.com/story/encryp...
Read our piece on what Signal can—and can’t—do for you here: www.wired.com/story/encryp...
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"Hey Alexa, are you recording this?"
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Let's get into it...
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Let's get into it...
Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out
Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
www.wired.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"Hey Alexa, are you recording this?"
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Let's get into it...
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Let's get into it...
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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Murphy: "If we continue to observe norms, if we continue to engage in business as usual, this democracy could be gone. I don't think we have a year to save American democracy. I think the way the president is acting ... puts out democracy at immediate risk."
March 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Murphy: "If we continue to observe norms, if we continue to engage in business as usual, this democracy could be gone. I don't think we have a year to save American democracy. I think the way the president is acting ... puts out democracy at immediate risk."
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A little personal news. I have a book coming in October. It’s a blend of law, history & common sense—it’s about how to keep the Republic
joycevance.substack.com/p/a-little-p...
joycevance.substack.com/p/a-little-p...
A Little Personal News
I wanted y’all to be the first people to know—late last year, I was contacted by an editor at Penguin Random House.
joycevance.substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A little personal news. I have a book coming in October. It’s a blend of law, history & common sense—it’s about how to keep the Republic
joycevance.substack.com/p/a-little-p...
joycevance.substack.com/p/a-little-p...
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NEW: WIRED got IP blocked by the Social Security Administration, among other outlets covering Musk's takeover.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.
www.wired.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: WIRED got IP blocked by the Social Security Administration, among other outlets covering Musk's takeover.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
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What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
March 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
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NEW: "In the seven years since CISA’s creation, it’s become a crucial agency to help secure elections from foreign and domestic cybersecurity threats." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Election Officials Say Cuts to CISA Are Already Affecting Operations
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
NEW: "In the seven years since CISA’s creation, it’s become a crucial agency to help secure elections from foreign and domestic cybersecurity threats." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Lindsey Graham immediately following up an Oval Office meeting at which Trump and Vance disgraced themselves and the United States with a call for Zelenskyy to leave Ukraine's presidency only makes me feel more strongly that this whole event today was pre-planned and in service of Kremlin interests.
February 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Lindsey Graham immediately following up an Oval Office meeting at which Trump and Vance disgraced themselves and the United States with a call for Zelenskyy to leave Ukraine's presidency only makes me feel more strongly that this whole event today was pre-planned and in service of Kremlin interests.
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There’s a fake transcript of the Oval Office meeting today going around. Here’s a real one.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/28/t...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/28/t...
Read Trump and Zelensky’s Fiery Oval Office Exchange
The meeting caps weeks of tense relations between Kyiv and Washington as they wrangle a deal.
foreignpolicy.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
There’s a fake transcript of the Oval Office meeting today going around. Here’s a real one.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/28/t...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/28/t...
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Also.. don’t use your mother’s maiden name as a financial challenge password. It’s publicly available information that’s easy to find.
#CyberSecTotD
#CyberSecTotD
March 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Also.. don’t use your mother’s maiden name as a financial challenge password. It’s publicly available information that’s easy to find.
#CyberSecTotD
#CyberSecTotD
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Today, in a meeting at the White House, the only person actually defending American interests was Zelenskyy.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
February 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Today, in a meeting at the White House, the only person actually defending American interests was Zelenskyy.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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