Rachel Lerman

Trump & Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” would be one of the largest wealth transfers from the working class to the wealthy in U.S. history.

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Teens are sexting with AI. Here’s what parents should know. Tweens and teens are having suggestive and sexual conversations with AI chatbots on the web and in apps. Here’s what parents and caregivers should know.

I spent two weeks getting chatbots to say the most unspeakable things to me, all while on the clock! Here's what parents and caregivers should know about teens and tweens sexting with AI chatbots. wapo.st/4587byz

Videos disparaging trans women aren’t hate speech, Meta board says Meta leaders Joel Kaplan and Nick Clegg told the social media company’s Oversight Board last year that videos reposted by Libs of TikTok should be treated carefully.

The story Meta didn't want you to read, by @naominix.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Anti-trans posts pass muster under Meta’s new hate-speech rules Meta’s quasi-independent Oversight Board ruled early Wednesday that the social media platform is free to leave up two disparaging posts about trans people that include videos showing a trans woman usi...

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The Hegseth text then continued: •“1410: More F-18s LAUNCH (2nd strike package)” •“1415: Strike Drones on Target (THIS IS WHEN THE FIRST BOMBS WILL DEFINITELY DROP, pending earlier ‘Trigger Based’ targets)” •“1536 F-18 2nd Strike Starts – also, first sea-based Tomahawks launched.” •“MORE TO FOLLOW (per timeline)” •“We are currently clean on OPSEC”—that is, operational security. •“Godspeed to our Warriors.”

I'm not a fancy military strategist but "THIS IS WHEN THE FIRST BOMBS WILL DEFINITELY DROP" does kinda sound like a war plan www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

🔬🧪🧬 @sadbumblebee.buzz and I are collecting stories from scientists whose research funding has been halted by the Trump admin. Feel free to share this form with anyone who has been impacted and as always you can reach me on signal at caitlingilbert.24

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Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk’s wealth.

Recently, we’ve seen reporters from all over the newsroom produce incredible journalism about the new administration. The Post today published an investigation into the $38 billion in government funding that underpins Elon Musk’s business empire: wapo.st/41uIOJ4

I will not tolerate any interference from our owner in my reporting. If that red line is ever crossed moving forward, I will quit and let you know.

Since I joined the newsroom in 2018, Bezos has never influenced my coverage of tech policy, politics or the White House. My colleagues and I have covered him and his businesses with the same accountability lens we apply to all tech leaders.

Jeff Bezos announced that the Washington Post opinion page will no longer publish viewpoints opposing personal liberties and free markets.

In light of this news, I want to emphasize that there is a strong firewall between opinion and news at our publication.

Musk’s DOGE says it has saved $55 billion. Not so fast. A Washington Post analysis found that hundreds of the canceled contracts DOGE listed represent savings of $0 each.

DOGE claims don't stand up - check it out www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... w @abtran.bsky.social @rachellerman.bsky.social @jonswaine.bsky.social

thx will <3

Who’s working for Elon Musk’s DOGE? Here’s who is working with Elon Musk at the U.S. DOGE Service — also known as the Department of Government Efficiency — to makes changes across the federal government.

here is a gift link and pls consider supporting the hundreds of dedicated journalists working at the post wapo.st/3Qpc7pP

Who’s working for Elon Musk’s DOGE? Here’s who is working with Elon Musk at the U.S. DOGE Service — also known as the Department of Government Efficiency — to makes changes across the federal government.

we just published a list of more than 30 people working for (or closely with) DOGE. message me on signal @rachellerman.55 with tips on the office www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Here’s what could get more expensive if Trump enacts tariffs this week Tomatoes, T-shirts and cars are among the vast array of goods that could become pricier if tariffs pledged by President Donald Trump go into effect.

5. What could get more expensive if Trump enacts tariffs? @lmelgar.bsky.social adn @rachellerman.bsky.social on what we export from Canada, Mexico and China
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Here’s what could get more expensive if Trump enacts tariffs this week Tomatoes, T-shirts and cars are among the vast array of goods that could become pricier if tariffs pledged by President Donald Trump go into effect.

President Trump has threatened to impose increased tariffs on products from Mexico, Canada and China as soon as Saturday — a move that could significantly increase prices on goods from three of America’s most important trading partners.

Here are the products that could be affected:

If the Depp-Heard fiasco didn't, the Blake Lively smear campaign should drive home an important media literacy lesson that I'm afraid many are missing: when it seems like everybody is suddenly talking about something, consider the possibility that the viral moment was engineered.

See how a lab-grown diamond is made Lab-grown diamonds have increased in popularity in the past several years. See how these gems are created.

some counter programming for your Thanksgiving Day. we made a step-by-step visual guide of how lab diamonds are created, full of sparkles www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...

Musk has long history of squabbles, investigations with federal agencies Musk has long complained about federal agencies — particularly those that have investigated and fined his companies.

Elon Musk is soon going to have some sort of influence in the federal government. He’s already spent years tangling with many agencies. Here’s his history of squabbles and investigations with the FTC, SEC, DOJ, and more www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... from me and @faizsays.bsky.social

For Trump and Republicans in Congress, ‘everything is in play’ on tax cuts President-elect Donald Trump and a unified GOP Congress are poised to remake the country’s tax code with major benefits for corporations and the upper class.

A lot is about to change in our #economy. Let's start with #taxes.

For Trump and Republicans, "everything is on the table" for massive tax cuts.

👉 Extending individual rate cuts
👉 Massive corporate rate cut
👉 End tax on tips & Social Security
➕ a whole lot more

Let's get into it... 🧵

Today's @washingtonpost.com editorial cartoon: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Striking Boeing workers vote to reject deal as company’s losses grow Sixty-four percent of those who voted cast a ballot to reject the proposed deal, which Boeing had hoped would be enough to end a nearly six-week walkout.

Machinists on Wednesday rejected Boeing’s latest contract proposal, dashing hopes for an end to the nearly six-week walkout and further complicating the aerospace giant’s path to a more stable future.

Striking Boeing workers vote to reject deal as company’s losses grow Sixty-four percent of those who voted cast a ballot to reject the proposed deal, which Boeing had hoped would be enough to end a nearly six-week walkout.

I was at the Boeing Machinists union hall tonight in Seattle when members voted down a contract deal, extending the strike. Workers have already been on strike for 41 days and say they’re holding out for higher wages and maybe the restoration of a pension www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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Misinformation is everywhere this election. Can you tell what’s real? How good are your defenses against election misinformation? Test your instincts to see how you compare to other Post readers.

i’m back. learn how to spot misinfo online so democracy doesn’t die in darkness www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...

everyone pls skeet all their thoughts so I have enough to doomscroll today thx

I’d like weekly proof of life

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