I don’t blame you first thing away from the US. It’s frightening right now. I can’t think of anything that is untouched, all for the worst.

Donald Trump Scores Major Legal Win in Accessing Sensitive Data of Millions - NewsBreak The Department of Government Efficiency has received a green light to mine sensitive data, sparking a fresh privacy fight.

This is a huge problem, and once they have all of the sensitive data, they can do anything with it.

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Wow, what a statement. Does this mean we should ban all medical treatments? Another unqualified administration pick.

I agree!

Were or are any of your drugs from these manufacturers? Two of mine are. Luckily, no problems, but not comforting to know these facilities were banned and the FDA still allowed them to produce the drugs for sale.

Trump's rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime President Donald Trump's rhetoric in his federal takeover of Washington police echoes that of conservative politicians going back decades who've denounced American cities with majority non-white popul...

Shameful. Trump’s rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime.
apnews.com/article/trum...

Strange mutations growing on rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado. Maybe a virus, but it’s very weird.
www.9news.com/article/news...

August 8, 2025 (Friday) During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump vowed he could stop Russia’s war on Ukraine with a single phone call.

Trump capitulates to Putin and ignores the original agreement in 1994, all in exchange for Russia helping Trump win the White House in 2016. Much more here.
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Not good. How many right leaning local stations do we need? I hope this doesn’t affect Kyle Clark’s job.

Nixon announces he will resign | August 8, 1974 | HISTORY In an evening televised address on August 8, 1974, President Richard M. Nixon announces his intention to resign in li...

It was a big celebration day for many of us on August 8, 1974 when Nixon resigned in disgrace. The good old days…

www.history.com/this-day-in-...

He says she’s “weapon the legal system” for reporting him? That’s what the legal system is for.

Has she ever listened to her boss? Always commenting on looks.

Maxwell barred from working with service The Service Dog group has higher standards than the GOP.

Trump unravels on CNBC and even the pro-MAGA guy is rattled And dude takes a stroll on the White House roof, as one does

Here’s a good one from Robin Snyder about recent events. It’s funny, yet WTF!
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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

RFK Jr pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development. Says he doesn’t think mRNA technology is good. He is so wrong.
apnews.com/article/kenn...

Ohio is about to redistrict 2 to 3 seats favorable to the GOP, but it’s complicated.

signalcleveland.org/ohio-resdist...

'DOGE lied': Expert floored as blistering report finds Musk team blew billions The Department of Government Efficiency wasn't so efficient after all. In fact, was extraordinarily wasteful, according to a Thursday report by the U.S. Senate's investigations subcommittee.When Elon ...

Anyone surprised? The Congressional staff report finds that in just six months of operation, DOGE wasted more than $21 billion.

www.rawstory.com/doge-2673797...

Of course. Replace those who state facts with a sycophant who will parrot what he wants. Hiding truth from the public is paramount.

It’s infuriating that the Smithsonian had to bend to Trump’s wishes and eliminate important history just so they could stay open.

Exactly. That is the PR plan.

Science matters.

No more fact checkers at the Washington Post, and no replacement.

Me, too! Devastating.