BASH: I remember a time when Republicans were very careful about the government having access to personal data

NOEM: Well, we can't trust the government anymore

BASH: You are the government

Chris Murphy: "I think this is the most serious constitutional crisis the country has faced, certainly since Watergate. The president is attempting to seize control of power, and for corrupt purposes ... he's trying to crush his opposition ... this is a red alert moment ... our democracy is at risk"

Visit me in the camps

a group of people are sitting in a field with a horse in the background ALT: a group of people are sitting in a field with a horse in the background

Let’s go FBI agents. You know what to do. They can’t fire all of you!

We need a group of lawyers who are willing to take every lawsuit from every fired federal employee to the max. Bury this admin in lawsuits

BREAKING NEWS:

In a massive lawsuit, the AFL-CIO has SUED the Treasury Department:

“for their unlawful…disclosure of personal and financial information…to Elon Musk and other members of the so-called ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE).”

WHO DID THIS!

The house is starting another Jan 6 committee.

I actually look forward to re-litigating this. Let’s do it.

187 minutes of watching people assault cops, then pardoning them

Bring it on Mike

To gain a court seat, Republicans seek to throw out thousands of votes Republican Jefferson Griffin narrowly lost his race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat. He’s asking the justices to throw out tens of thousands of votes.

Let’s be very clear here. North Carolina Republicans are trying to:

*steal
*cheat
*disenfranchise
*lie

their way to a state Supreme Court seat they lost at the ballot box.

Stay focused on this; oppose their shameful actions and protect democracy.

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Just in case people don’t fully grasp it. The pardoning of insurrectionists is Trump’s way of building loyalty from militias and domestic terrorists to carry out unofficial acts for him

How does any of this address the problems facing Americans: cost of groceries, cost of meds, cost of healthcare, cost of childcare, schools needing improvement, teachers salaries etc

Bishop Budde calling out Donald Trump to his face in a powerful speech today 👇🏻

Anyone who says this was NOT a Nazi salute can — with all due respect — fuck off.

Oh man, everyday is going to be like this …

Wild. Top is the NBC upload, bottom is the one aired as the live feed

Elon Musk Ignites Online Speculation Over the Meaning of a Hand Gesture Speaking at a celebratory rally in Washington, Mr. Musk twice extended his arm out with his palm facing down, drawing comparisons to the Nazi salute.

We need better coverage of Elon Musk. Legacy outlets do not seem up to the task. That’s why I launched Musk Watch today. Independent accountability journalism focused on one of the most powerful humans in history. Please check it out!

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Lindsey Graham in 2021 on pardoning Jan. 6 rioters:

“To seek a pardon of these people would be wrong. It would be. I think it would destroy President Trump. And I hope we don't go down that road.”

what the fuck is this? the media fails its first test of Donny’s second presidency

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The entire nation of Australia gets it. Media in that country are having to blur what Elon Musk did twice in public today because of laws there regarding the Nazi salute.

My daughter has fewer rights than my mother did.

Trump will NEVER be my president.

Mark Cuban is ready to fund a TikTok alternative built on Bluesky’s AT Protocol, designed for decentralized social media. With growing demand for open platforms, Cuban sees potential to rival TikTok using this innovative technology.
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Five people are expected to amass at least $1 trillion in wealth within the next decade, if current trends continue, according to Oxfam’s annual inequality report, released Sunday. cnn.it/42k7iW4

Way to go, Bluesky! Over 28 MILLION active users!! 💙💙
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Pete Hegseth Crashes Golf Cart Into Inauguration Stage

Pete Hegseth Crashes Golf Cart Into Inauguration Stage
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The internet

The last time Trump supporters were in the Rotunda.

US President Joe Biden confirmed that Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire and hostage deal that will end the fighting in Gaza and surge humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians reut.rs/42f0WYf

White Privilege