Reposted by Vicki James
"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"Unlike the chat in which The Atlantic was included, the newly revealed one was created by Hegseth. Named “Defense | Team Huddle,” it included his wife and about a dozen other people.... He used his private phone, not his government one, to access the Signal chat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
Reposted by Vicki James
"Hegseth shared the information on Signal even though an aide warned him in the days beforehand to be careful not to share sensitive information on an unsecure communications system before the Yemen strikes..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
April 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"Hegseth shared the information on Signal even though an aide warned him in the days beforehand to be careful not to share sensitive information on an unsecure communications system before the Yemen strikes..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Reposted by Vicki James
"If any other corporation faced a similar image problem, the board of directors might have stepped in to switch out the CEO..."
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
It's Elon Musk's turn for a 'fork in the road' as Tesla faces Wall Street scrutiny
The company will update investors on revenue, profit and other key figures after months of turmoil.
www.nbcnews.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"If any other corporation faced a similar image problem, the board of directors might have stepped in to switch out the CEO..."
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
Reposted by Vicki James
"The FDA is suspending a quality control program for testing milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division...
Another disruption to food safety programs after the termination and departure of 20,000 HHS employees..."
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Another disruption to food safety programs after the termination and departure of 20,000 HHS employees..."
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
US FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts
The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for testing of fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"The FDA is suspending a quality control program for testing milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division...
Another disruption to food safety programs after the termination and departure of 20,000 HHS employees..."
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Another disruption to food safety programs after the termination and departure of 20,000 HHS employees..."
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Reposted by Vicki James
Trump placidly presiding over the largest measles outbreak in 25 years, with no end in sight.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/h...
Measles Surge in Southwest Is Now the Largest Single Outbreak Since 2000
Growing case numbers suggest that national total will surpass that seen during the last large outbreak in 2019.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Trump placidly presiding over the largest measles outbreak in 25 years, with no end in sight.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/h...
Reposted by Vicki James
👀
Judge Xinis UNLOADS on DOJ, saying that their time of offering only "boilerplate assertions" to justify claims of privilege "ends now."
She gives them 24 hours to assert all remaining privileges with the "required detail" — or forfeit any further assertions of privilege over evidence in this case.
She gives them 24 hours to assert all remaining privileges with the "required detail" — or forfeit any further assertions of privilege over evidence in this case.
April 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Reposted by Vicki James
Revered producer at 60 Minutes resigns rather than cede editorial independence to corporate execs bowing to Trump.
Three career prosecutors resign rather than abdicate ethical duties in subservience to Trump.
Principled stands amid dangerous and darkening clouds. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/n...
Three career prosecutors resign rather than abdicate ethical duties in subservience to Trump.
Principled stands amid dangerous and darkening clouds. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/n...
3 Adams Case Prosecutors Resign Rather Than Express Regret to Justice Dept.
They had been placed on administrative leave after refusing to abandon the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. “We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none,” they wrote.
www.nytimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Revered producer at 60 Minutes resigns rather than cede editorial independence to corporate execs bowing to Trump.
Three career prosecutors resign rather than abdicate ethical duties in subservience to Trump.
Principled stands amid dangerous and darkening clouds. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/n...
Three career prosecutors resign rather than abdicate ethical duties in subservience to Trump.
Principled stands amid dangerous and darkening clouds. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/n...
Reposted by Vicki James
Reposted by Vicki James
Reposted by Vicki James
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently ordered modifications to a room next to the Pentagon press briefing room to retrofit it with a makeup studio ...
"Hegseth hasn't used the press room to brief reporters. But it has been a set for his TV appearances..."
www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
"Hegseth hasn't used the press room to brief reporters. But it has been a set for his TV appearances..."
www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
www.cbsnews.com
April 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently ordered modifications to a room next to the Pentagon press briefing room to retrofit it with a makeup studio ...
"Hegseth hasn't used the press room to brief reporters. But it has been a set for his TV appearances..."
www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
"Hegseth hasn't used the press room to brief reporters. But it has been a set for his TV appearances..."
www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
Reposted by Vicki James
April 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Reposted by Vicki James
"In private, some Trump officials concede that they did not accurately predict China’s reaction. Mr. Trump seemed to expect China to be among the first to come begging for relief..."
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www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...
Trump’s Tariffs Bump Into Reality as Economic Strategy Wavers
President Trump has said his punishing tariffs would force companies to build factories in the United States. But it is far from clear that they will have the effects he predicted.
www.nytimes.com
April 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"In private, some Trump officials concede that they did not accurately predict China’s reaction. Mr. Trump seemed to expect China to be among the first to come begging for relief..."
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www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...
Reposted by Vicki James
"Mr. Trump started his term with the second-lowest approval rating for a president in modern history.
The only recent president to have started in a worse position was Mr. Trump the first time he took office..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...
The only recent president to have started in a worse position was Mr. Trump the first time he took office..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...
Trump’s Approval Rating Has Been Falling Steadily, Polling Average Shows
President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to about 45 percent, down from 52 percent one week after he took office.
www.nytimes.com
April 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"Mr. Trump started his term with the second-lowest approval rating for a president in modern history.
The only recent president to have started in a worse position was Mr. Trump the first time he took office..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...
The only recent president to have started in a worse position was Mr. Trump the first time he took office..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...
Reposted by Vicki James
"Multiple sources told CNN that as Hegseth has grown increasingly paranoid about the potential of leaks to the media within the Pentagon and has begun largely depending on a small circle for counsel, including his wife..."
www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
Prominent role of Pete Hegseth’s wife at Pentagon draws scrutiny | CNN Politics
News over the weekend that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife Jennifer was included in a second group chat where he shared sensitive military operations details has focused attention on the promine...
www.cnn.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"Multiple sources told CNN that as Hegseth has grown increasingly paranoid about the potential of leaks to the media within the Pentagon and has begun largely depending on a small circle for counsel, including his wife..."
www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
Reposted by Vicki James
"'What I’ve seen with Hegseth – never in my life have I ever seen this,' the former senior official said of the regular presence of the secretary’s wife..."
www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
Prominent role of Pete Hegseth’s wife at Pentagon draws scrutiny | CNN Politics
News over the weekend that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife Jennifer was included in a second group chat where he shared sensitive military operations details has focused attention on the promine...
www.cnn.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"'What I’ve seen with Hegseth – never in my life have I ever seen this,' the former senior official said of the regular presence of the secretary’s wife..."
www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
Reposted by Vicki James
Memo to big law:
"You have a bunch of decisionmakers who are so used to being right -- or at least being told that they're right -- that they're reluctant to do what's necessary in order to win on this, which is change course on this and admit that they messed up..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
"You have a bunch of decisionmakers who are so used to being right -- or at least being told that they're right -- that they're reluctant to do what's necessary in order to win on this, which is change course on this and admit that they messed up..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Furor over Trump's targeting of law firms heats up with court fight and ad campaign
As judges question the constitutionality of Donald Trump's targeting of law firms he dislikes, a liberal group is encouraging firms to "stop bending the knee."
www.nbcnews.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Memo to big law:
"You have a bunch of decisionmakers who are so used to being right -- or at least being told that they're right -- that they're reluctant to do what's necessary in order to win on this, which is change course on this and admit that they messed up..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
"You have a bunch of decisionmakers who are so used to being right -- or at least being told that they're right -- that they're reluctant to do what's necessary in order to win on this, which is change course on this and admit that they messed up..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Reposted by Vicki James
"The most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done. Not close.”
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
How Trump team turned a dinner invite into a crypto boon worth millions
iNearly two dozen crypto wallets acquired more than 100,000 $TRUMP meme coins, worth roughly $100 million, after the team said top buyers could join the president for dinner.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:56 AM
"The most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done. Not close.”
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Reposted by Vicki James
"The Partnership for Public Service, which studies the federal workforce, has used budget figures to produce a rough estimate that Trump's firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers will cost upward of $135 billion this fiscal year."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
Elon Musk and DOGE’s Savings May Be Erased by New Costs
An expert on the federal work force estimates that the speed and chaos of Mr. Musk’s cuts to the bureaucracy will cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"The Partnership for Public Service, which studies the federal workforce, has used budget figures to produce a rough estimate that Trump's firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers will cost upward of $135 billion this fiscal year."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
Reposted by Vicki James
recent polling is just a total repudiation of the idea that full spectrum opposition to trump across every area was/is a bad idea
New NYT/Siena Poll:
—Trump's approval rating is 42% vs. 54% disapprove
—59% of voters think Trump's 2nd term in office is "scary"
—54% say Trump is "exceeding the powers available to him"
—Trump has negative approval in all policy areas
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
—Trump's approval rating is 42% vs. 54% disapprove
—59% of voters think Trump's 2nd term in office is "scary"
—54% say Trump is "exceeding the powers available to him"
—Trump has negative approval in all policy areas
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
April 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
recent polling is just a total repudiation of the idea that full spectrum opposition to trump across every area was/is a bad idea
Reposted by Vicki James
I'm certainly not the only one. But I've been saying this. The White House is losing the war over public opinion on the Abrego Garcia case badly. 26% is an astonishingly low number. Trump is losing a significant chunk of his core base on this. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
April 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I'm certainly not the only one. But I've been saying this. The White House is losing the war over public opinion on the Abrego Garcia case badly. 26% is an astonishingly low number. Trump is losing a significant chunk of his core base on this. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Vicki James
I am almost 82 and very 2nd Wednesday of the month I hold my breath so does my partner. No one should have to live like that; I paid into SS for almost 50 years and started paying into Medicare when it started. SS is an earned benefit and invested in by employee/er contributions.
April 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I am almost 82 and very 2nd Wednesday of the month I hold my breath so does my partner. No one should have to live like that; I paid into SS for almost 50 years and started paying into Medicare when it started. SS is an earned benefit and invested in by employee/er contributions.
Reposted by Vicki James
“Trump has already ‘done more damage to American capacities to confront China than anybody has ever imagined possible’...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/o...
Opinion | Trump Is Breaking the Rule That Every Barroom Brawler Knows
Don’t drop your guard while picking fights around the globe.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
“Trump has already ‘done more damage to American capacities to confront China than anybody has ever imagined possible’...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/o...
Reposted by Vicki James
It’d be cool if the ppl who kicked & screamed about the phony Biden bribery story (where the FBI informant went to prison for lying) at least pretended to care about Trump blatantly selling access.
(cc: @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett)
newrepublic.com/post/194420/...
(cc: @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett)
newrepublic.com/post/194420/...
April 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It’d be cool if the ppl who kicked & screamed about the phony Biden bribery story (where the FBI informant went to prison for lying) at least pretended to care about Trump blatantly selling access.
(cc: @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett)
newrepublic.com/post/194420/...
(cc: @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett)
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Reposted by Vicki James
“It’s hard to see how Trump would have acted any differently if he were a Russian asset than how he has acted in the first 100 days of his second term.”
Huh. You don't say.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/u...
Huh. You don't say.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/u...
How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
www.nytimes.com
April 28, 2025 at 12:39 AM
“It’s hard to see how Trump would have acted any differently if he were a Russian asset than how he has acted in the first 100 days of his second term.”
Huh. You don't say.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/u...
Huh. You don't say.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/u...