TLaT8
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Recovering Former Capitol Hill Staffer| Obsessed with Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, baby elephants | on Threads and Instagram @Teddy_ Man_About_Town
Salva Ukraine 🇺🇦
Salva Ukraine 🇺🇦
Are you F-ing serious?!?! 🤯
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is in the early stages of vetting a potential reality show that would have immigrants competing for a fast-track to citizenship.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is in the early stages of vetting a potential reality show that would have immigrants competing for a fast-track to citizenship.
DHS mulls reality show for immigrants seeking US citizenship
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed it is in the early stages of vetting a potential reality show that would have immigrants competing for a fast-track to citizenship. As first repo…
thehill.com
May 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Are you F-ing serious?!?! 🤯
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is in the early stages of vetting a potential reality show that would have immigrants competing for a fast-track to citizenship.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is in the early stages of vetting a potential reality show that would have immigrants competing for a fast-track to citizenship.
👋👋 Eagel 🦅 Ed.
Tillis says he'll oppose Ed Martin, dealing grave blow to Trump's D.C. prosecutor pick
The GOP senator's stance means Martin is unlikely to advance out of committee.
www.politico.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
👋👋 Eagel 🦅 Ed.
@kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social #SistersinLaw Question - if Abrego Garcia returns from El Salvador and can prove that he is not affiliated with any of the gangs he is being accused of being a member of by the administration and certain news outlets, would he be able to file a defamation lawsuit?
April 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
@kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social #SistersinLaw Question - if Abrego Garcia returns from El Salvador and can prove that he is not affiliated with any of the gangs he is being accused of being a member of by the administration and certain news outlets, would he be able to file a defamation lawsuit?
@democrats.senate.gov More of this, please!
A Democratic senator is putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says he will block the confirmation of top leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
apnews.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
@democrats.senate.gov More of this, please!
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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.
Not good!
“While it is not unusual for Washington to meddle in the private dealings of publicly traded companies for strategic reasons, the White House’s direct oversight of the bidding process is extraordinary, said government ethics lawyer Richard Briffault, who teaches at Columbia Law School.”
“While it is not unusual for Washington to meddle in the private dealings of publicly traded companies for strategic reasons, the White House’s direct oversight of the bidding process is extraordinary, said government ethics lawyer Richard Briffault, who teaches at Columbia Law School.”
In TikTok sale, the White House is playing an unprecedented role
In the closely watched sale of TikTok, the White House is playing the role of investment bank, with Vice President JD Vance running the auction. It is an unprecedented level of involvement in a private deal by the country's highest office that adds to the complexity of striking an agreement.
www.reuters.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Not good!
“While it is not unusual for Washington to meddle in the private dealings of publicly traded companies for strategic reasons, the White House’s direct oversight of the bidding process is extraordinary, said government ethics lawyer Richard Briffault, who teaches at Columbia Law School.”
“While it is not unusual for Washington to meddle in the private dealings of publicly traded companies for strategic reasons, the White House’s direct oversight of the bidding process is extraordinary, said government ethics lawyer Richard Briffault, who teaches at Columbia Law School.”
I thought he paid others to play for him?!?!
“Upon Musk’s request, Chris Young (political advisor) procured a massive TV for Musk’s office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building so he could play video games, according to a person familiar with the situation granted anonymity to speak freely.’
“Upon Musk’s request, Chris Young (political advisor) procured a massive TV for Musk’s office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building so he could play video games, according to a person familiar with the situation granted anonymity to speak freely.’
Who’s in Elon’s ear — and DMs
Musk's most trusted advisers remain a tight-knit group of executives who have followed him from his companies but lack political experience.
www.politico.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I thought he paid others to play for him?!?!
“Upon Musk’s request, Chris Young (political advisor) procured a massive TV for Musk’s office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building so he could play video games, according to a person familiar with the situation granted anonymity to speak freely.’
“Upon Musk’s request, Chris Young (political advisor) procured a massive TV for Musk’s office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building so he could play video games, according to a person familiar with the situation granted anonymity to speak freely.’
FYI - Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) today filed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Medical Debt Rule, which bans credit bureaus from including medical debt on credit reports.
Rounds Leads Resolution to Overturn Biden-Era Medical Debt Rule | U.S. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today filed a Congressional Review Act (CRA)...
www.rounds.senate.gov
March 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
FYI - Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) today filed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Medical Debt Rule, which bans credit bureaus from including medical debt on credit reports.
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Did you know? Republicans want to cut $880 BILLION from Medicaid to pay for a massive $4.5 TRILLION tax cut for their billionaire donors!
Let that sink in for a minute…
Let that sink in for a minute…
February 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Did you know? Republicans want to cut $880 BILLION from Medicaid to pay for a massive $4.5 TRILLION tax cut for their billionaire donors!
Let that sink in for a minute…
Let that sink in for a minute…
Snarky Calendar is spot on today 🤔
February 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Snarky Calendar is spot on today 🤔
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Lawyers Mark Zaid, Norm Eisen, and Nancy Gertner of Democracy Defenders Fund threaten to sue DOJ over fired prosecutors and FBI agents. Your turn, Senate. Bring Bondy and Patel back for more questioning.
Letter to Bove over DOJ/FBI firings
CNN
buff.ly
February 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lawyers Mark Zaid, Norm Eisen, and Nancy Gertner of Democracy Defenders Fund threaten to sue DOJ over fired prosecutors and FBI agents. Your turn, Senate. Bring Bondy and Patel back for more questioning.
I heard from a federal worker this morning that the new OPM email listserv was sending out a lot of spam emails as of last night.
Wow, no one saw that coming!
Wow, no one saw that coming!
January 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I heard from a federal worker this morning that the new OPM email listserv was sending out a lot of spam emails as of last night.
Wow, no one saw that coming!
Wow, no one saw that coming!
With everything going on yesterday, people may have missed this little gem: When Secretary Kristi Noem made her welcome remarks to DHS staff, she walked out to a Trace Atkins song, "Hot Mama."
See here at minute 7:30 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xal4...
See here at minute 7:30 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xal4...
Secretary Kristi Noem Delivers Welcome Remarks to DHS Staff
YouTube video by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
With everything going on yesterday, people may have missed this little gem: When Secretary Kristi Noem made her welcome remarks to DHS staff, she walked out to a Trace Atkins song, "Hot Mama."
See here at minute 7:30 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xal4...
See here at minute 7:30 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xal4...
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A surefire guide to surviving the shitshow.
What to Watch Instead of the Inauguration
TBR Sunday Read
www.borowitzreport.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A surefire guide to surviving the shitshow.
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GOP members complaining about reduction of military standards while using a chart that misspells the word military!
January 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
GOP members complaining about reduction of military standards while using a chart that misspells the word military!
Can we PLEASE ban old white men from using the word WOKE? #SenateArmedServicesCommitteeHearing
January 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Can we PLEASE ban old white men from using the word WOKE? #SenateArmedServicesCommitteeHearing
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WATCH: “Metropolitan water systems are not designed to sustain a firefight like this.”
January 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
WATCH: “Metropolitan water systems are not designed to sustain a firefight like this.”
Would we expect anything less from the Speaker?
Johnson announces flags will fly full-staff during Trump’s inauguration
The flags were lowered to honor the late former President Jimmy Carter.
www.politico.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Would we expect anything less from the Speaker?
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NEW: Eleventh Circuit court of appeals DENIES Nauta and De Oliveira's emergency motion to block special counsel report. The court leaves in place Judge Cannon's order enjoining release of the report, which would remain in effect for 3 more days.
January 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
NEW: Eleventh Circuit court of appeals DENIES Nauta and De Oliveira's emergency motion to block special counsel report. The court leaves in place Judge Cannon's order enjoining release of the report, which would remain in effect for 3 more days.
I want to be as happy as a Panda 🐼 Bear playing in the snow. #purejoy
Jan. 6, 2025: Giant Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao Play In The Snow
YouTube video by Smithsonian's National Zoo
youtu.be
January 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I want to be as happy as a Panda 🐼 Bear playing in the snow. #purejoy
