John Ellis

As the federal govt considers “investigating” ActBlue, I can report that i sat through meeting where they literally patterned their version of it, called WinRed as identical. They even follow me (screenshot for when they unfollow in a panic soon:

If you are not furious at what our government did to these people, there’s something wrong with you.

I scanned dozens of newspapers from around the U.S. & world. On average, international newspapers cover the widespread protests against Trump/Musk and for democracy much more prominently on their covers than those in the U.S.
This isn’t due to deadlines, protests were daytime in the U.S. #handsoff

As the markets fell, Trump putted The stock markets have lost more than $6 trillion in value since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs last week. But on Sunday the president won — at golf.

The president’s victory came as the nation’s markets grapple with the most significant financial bet of his presidency: his belief that sweeping tariffs will strengthen the U.S. economy.

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Liz Cheney's successor Harriet Hageman to raucus overflow 500 person town hall crowd:

“It’s so bizarre to me how obsessed you are with the federal government .... You guys are going to have a heart attack if you don’t calm down. I’m sorry, you’re hysterical.”

Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million. Note That Number. A quarter century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump. He did not forget it.

Decades before President Trump canceled $400 million in funding for Columbia University, he tried to sell property to the school — for $400 million.

Trump directs National Endowment for the Humanities chair to step aside The departure comes as President Donald Trump seeks to dramatically reshape cultural institutions that the White House controls.

Shelly C. Lowe, the first Native American to lead the National Endowment for the Humanities, has left her role at the direction of President Donald Trump.

Tesla sales plunged 76% in February in Germany, Reuters reports Tesla’s (TSLA) German sales fell 76% in February to 1,429 cars, a steeper decline than the 60% drop in January, Reuters reports. Earlier this week, data showed that Tesla also suffered major sales dec...

“Tesla’s (TSLA) German sales fell 76% in February to 1,429 cars, a steeper decline than the 60% drop in January, Reuters reports.” 3/6/25 finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-s...

Opinion | Here’s the real threat to ‘personal liberties and free markets’ The rapidly spreading authoritarianism coming from this administration threatens all of our freedoms.

I don't know what Jeff Bezos means by "personal liberties and free markets." But I do know this: The biggest threat to personal liberties and free markets in America today is Donald Trump. My @postopinions.bsky.social column on this week's trauma at the Post. wapo.st/3DaSKxX

Musk claims DOGE ‘restored’ Ebola prevention effort. Officials disagree. USAID’s initiatives to fight Ebola and other diseases have been gutted, current and former agency officials said.

Elon Musk said DOGE made a mistake by cutting USAID’s Ebola prevention but it had been “restored.”

That’s not true, current and former officials told me and @johnphudson.bsky.social.

“There have been no efforts to ‘turn on’” Ebola prevention, said Nidhi Bouri, who oversaw team until January.

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say (Gift Article) At least 124 cases have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.

A child has died of measles in West Texas, the first known death in an outbreak that is spreading in the region and in neighboring New Mexico, state health officials said on Wednesday.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...

Anything with SpaceX is not getting attention from me

So we won't be subscribing there

AI Video of Trump and Musk Appears on TVs at HUD Building The video, which appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence, was emblazoned with the message “Long Live the Real King.”

A fake video of President Trump sucking the toes of Elon Musk briefly appeared on monitors at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday, according to department employees and others familiar with what transpired.

we’re being governed by a bunch of dicks don’t be afraid to say it

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C.D.C. Study Finds Silent Bird Flu Infections in Dairy Veterinarians The vets had no symptoms, and one worked only in states where no dairy infections had been reported.

Three dairy veterinarians, including one who worked only in states with no known bird flu outbreaks in cows, had recent, undetected bird flu infections, according to a new study from the CDC.

Trump and gabbard simply are traitors

Actually know him from his time at Kentucky and he is the sweetest guy on Earth in fact he was so sweet Cal was afraid he could never be tough

Trump is the most boring drag queen in the world

Are we just going to pretend Trumps face is normal?

Are we REALLY going to pretend this dude is “manly.” Makeup is so tough bro

A man wearing a blue flannel and a dark-colored blazer. He is holding a sign that says "Do Your Job! Hashtag Stop the Steal." The text reads: "Advocate of Jan. 6 Rioters Now Runs Office That Investigated Them." Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images.

Ed Martin, who was in the mob outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is now leading the U.S. attorney’s office, and has been put in charge of dismantling the sprawling investigation of Jan. 6 that he has energetically opposed. nyti.ms/4jQBC0O

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We have one simple message: Elon Musk, keep your hands off of our Social Security! - Chris Van Hollen

U.S. intelligence, law enforcement candidates face Trump loyalty test Candidates for top intelligence and law enforcement jobs were asked to give “yes” or “no” responses to questions such as: Was Jan. 6 “an inside job?”

EXCLUSIVE: Candidates for national security roles in the new administration have been posed loyalty questions, such as: Was Jan. 6 an inside job, and Was the 2020 presidential election stolen? They were asked to give straight "yes" or "no" answers. Here's our story.

wapo.st/3EF3aWN

Coming this Sunday on the Broadway Radio Show, I chat with Ron Fassler about his wonderful new book The Show Goes On: Broadway Hirings, Firings & Replacements. Stories of intrigue, betrayal & heroism...and that's all happening backstage! Check it out this Sunday:
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DOGE's next target is the CFPB, which has returned $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.

Trump just fired its pro-consumer director and had his Treasury Secretary, a hedge fund manager, halt the CFPB's work.

This is a coup against the American people.

I look forward to this being explained away as a heartfelt greeting of enthusiasm for the crowd too

A hand holding a silver pill pack is pictured. Headline reads: "Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers’ Posts." Photo credit: Maddie McGarvey for The New York Times.

Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x

It would be against his satanic principles

I’ll be posting this today