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6 July 1940 | The first prisoner escaped from the German #Auschwitz camp - Pole Tadeusz Wiejowski. He was born in Kołaczyce on 4 May 1914 & deported to the camp on June 14, 1940, in the 1st transport of Polish prisoners. He was registered with no. 220. Read his story below.
July 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
6 July 1940 | The first prisoner escaped from the German #Auschwitz camp - Pole Tadeusz Wiejowski. He was born in Kołaczyce on 4 May 1914 & deported to the camp on June 14, 1940, in the 1st transport of Polish prisoners. He was registered with no. 220. Read his story below.
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When experts warned for months that the NWS “is being destroyed” by Trump’s personnel cuts, Howard Lutnick assured Congress that forecasting won’t be affected. Now TX officials are blaming a faulty forecast by NWS for the deadly impact of a storm. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Texas Officials Blame Agency Gutted by Trump for Results of Deadly Storm
Experts warned for months about cuts to NWS and NOAA
open.substack.com
July 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
When experts warned for months that the NWS “is being destroyed” by Trump’s personnel cuts, Howard Lutnick assured Congress that forecasting won’t be affected. Now TX officials are blaming a faulty forecast by NWS for the deadly impact of a storm. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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The official White House rapid response account is just blatant lying. No taxes on Social Security is not in the bill.
July 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The official White House rapid response account is just blatant lying. No taxes on Social Security is not in the bill.
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Congress abdicated its role as a separate and independent branch of government on January 20 while also relinquishing all oversight responsibility, so it’s entirely appropriate for Johnson to show that he has surrendered his gavel to the executive.
July 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Congress abdicated its role as a separate and independent branch of government on January 20 while also relinquishing all oversight responsibility, so it’s entirely appropriate for Johnson to show that he has surrendered his gavel to the executive.
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Trump expected to sign tax-and-spending bill in win for administration
Trump expected to sign tax-and-spending bill in win for administration
US president touting legislation as ‘birthday present for America’ and will sign at White House Fourth of July event
Donald Trump is expected to sign his sweeping spending package into law on Friday during a Fourth of July picnic at the White House, setting up significant cutbacks on federal safety-net programs and increasing funds for aggressive immigration enforcement.
Trump has touted the legislation’s passage as a “birthday present for America”, speaking before a crowd at a campaign-style rally in Iowa on Thursday evening, even as Democrats expressed their displeasure at the spending package. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Trump expected to sign tax-and-spending bill in win for administration
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Trump is now deploying the Marines to Florida to aid ICE operations. The US military should not be operating on US soil like this.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/200...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/200...
200 Marines among those being sent to Florida to help ICE
The Trump Administration is sending 200 Marines to Florida to aid federal immigration enforcement officers.
abcnews.go.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Trump is now deploying the Marines to Florida to aid ICE operations. The US military should not be operating on US soil like this.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/200...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/200...
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This is from an actual Republican Congressman, from the party that is also locking kids in cages in a concentration camp in Florida, hoping they try to escape and get eaten by alligators.
This is today's Republican Party.
This is today's Republican Party.
July 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is from an actual Republican Congressman, from the party that is also locking kids in cages in a concentration camp in Florida, hoping they try to escape and get eaten by alligators.
This is today's Republican Party.
This is today's Republican Party.
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This is what your Congressmen traded for your healthcare and the dignity of our communities.
Signed DJT merch. Let’s let that sink in.
Signed DJT merch. Let’s let that sink in.
July 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is what your Congressmen traded for your healthcare and the dignity of our communities.
Signed DJT merch. Let’s let that sink in.
Signed DJT merch. Let’s let that sink in.
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But “we’re broke”, right? We can’t afford health care, housing, education, etc right?
A budget is a moral document. 🇺🇸
A budget is a moral document. 🇺🇸
July 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
But “we’re broke”, right? We can’t afford health care, housing, education, etc right?
A budget is a moral document. 🇺🇸
A budget is a moral document. 🇺🇸
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Christ, I just went down this rabbit hole and there is a LOT
July 2, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Christ, I just went down this rabbit hole and there is a LOT
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This is not in the bill. Just a total lie.
July 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This is not in the bill. Just a total lie.
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WTF are we doing here?
July 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
WTF are we doing here?
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Yes, we warned about all of it last year. Every last detail, every policy. Watched every rally speech, every interview, every campaign video. Posted thousands of clips about it all. Most completely or largely ignored by legacy media.
And yes, it is going to get much worse.
And yes, it is going to get much worse.
July 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Yes, we warned about all of it last year. Every last detail, every policy. Watched every rally speech, every interview, every campaign video. Posted thousands of clips about it all. Most completely or largely ignored by legacy media.
And yes, it is going to get much worse.
And yes, it is going to get much worse.
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Navy Acad grad, Navy Seal, Harvard Med School grad, ER doctor.
If you’re a cop or an ICE agent and you wear a mask you are a bitch.
Signed,
Dan Barkhuff
PS that’s my face in my profile
Signed,
Dan Barkhuff
PS that’s my face in my profile
July 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Navy Acad grad, Navy Seal, Harvard Med School grad, ER doctor.
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That’s pretty much almost every Republican including Trump.
July 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
That’s pretty much almost every Republican including Trump.
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The West lacks the self-confidence and determination to prioritize defeating Russia. Putin’s war machine could have been knocked out years ago—what we lack is political will, not capacity. Lt Gen. (retired) Ben Hodges on Silicon Curtain - @benhodges.bsky.social - youtu.be/0zDCJHT28Lg
Putin's Time is Up, But Why Haven't We Stopped Russia Yet?
YouTube video by Silicon Curtain
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The West lacks the self-confidence and determination to prioritize defeating Russia. Putin’s war machine could have been knocked out years ago—what we lack is political will, not capacity. Lt Gen. (retired) Ben Hodges on Silicon Curtain - @benhodges.bsky.social - youtu.be/0zDCJHT28Lg
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Another day, another Emoluments Clause violation by the President of the United States.
July 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Another day, another Emoluments Clause violation by the President of the United States.
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Ossoff: "If we allow Affordable Care Act benefits to expire, as this bill would, more than a million Georgians will pay more for health insurance next year. A family of 4 in Clayton County making $65k a year - that's a $2,600 increase...the AJC reports 300k Georgians would lose insurance altogether"
June 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Ossoff: "If we allow Affordable Care Act benefits to expire, as this bill would, more than a million Georgians will pay more for health insurance next year. A family of 4 in Clayton County making $65k a year - that's a $2,600 increase...the AJC reports 300k Georgians would lose insurance altogether"
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i already own a lightweight cotton suit in a dark tan color but if you were in the market for one, this looks great and is affordable too. not a fan of the S/M/L sizing but i can forgive it. www.buckmason.com/products/wal...
Walnut Lightweight Seersucker Carry-On Jacket - Buck Mason- Modern American Classics
Walnut Lightweight Seersucker Carry-On Jacket - An easy tailored jacket designed to match our Carry-On Pant and Short or wear as separates.
www.buckmason.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
i already own a lightweight cotton suit in a dark tan color but if you were in the market for one, this looks great and is affordable too. not a fan of the S/M/L sizing but i can forgive it. www.buckmason.com/products/wal...
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If there was ever a time to call your Senator, this is it.
Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.
Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.
June 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
If there was ever a time to call your Senator, this is it.
Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.
Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.
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So what seems clear from the intel, is that we probably should have reloaded the B2s, and gone for a second round. Instead the impulsive toddler was desperate to have a strong ending to the movie and declare a cease fire.
This is a show to him, entertainment, and he’s the “star”
This is a show to him, entertainment, and he’s the “star”
June 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
So what seems clear from the intel, is that we probably should have reloaded the B2s, and gone for a second round. Instead the impulsive toddler was desperate to have a strong ending to the movie and declare a cease fire.
This is a show to him, entertainment, and he’s the “star”
This is a show to him, entertainment, and he’s the “star”
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It's incredible that neither the president nor VP was here. The politicization of all facets of American life is coming from the White House. No other American president would have failed to pay their respects. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Tim Walz eulogizes slain lawmaker as a historic Minnesotan — and friend
After a hug with Kamala Harris, Gov. Tim Walz eulogized slain state Rep. Melissa Hortman as “the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history.”
www.washingtonpost.com
June 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It's incredible that neither the president nor VP was here. The politicization of all facets of American life is coming from the White House. No other American president would have failed to pay their respects. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites.
The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm
Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites.
bit.ly
June 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites.