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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.

This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.

It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.

“We must dissent because America can do better.” Good to hear Wisconsin Judge Susan Crawford quote Justice Thurgood Marshall in her victory speech tonight.

Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Los Angeles act.berniesanders.com/signup/rsvp-...

YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor Margarita Simonyan says Russia is defeating America everyday

Chief Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan says that with the help of Donald Trump and JD Vance, Russia is defeating the United States every single day. She also says that Trump's moves on Greenland are just his efforts to imitate Vladimir Putin, are just more evidence of Russia's victory.

Since I’ve been getting this a lot - if you feel like supporting me by buying a jersey or something, I would rather you make a donation to Trans Lifeline or The Trevor Project

www.thetrevorproject.org

Reinstate Black History Month, Pride Month, and other cultural events! Google’s quiet removal of cultural events from their calendars last year is part of a broader trend of tech companies and businesses catering to far-right and extreme groups by rolling back inclusivit...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...

The biggest cage match ever will be between Musk and Trump. Elon will try to implement AI in a manner that automates much of what Trump is now trying to control.

Trump will have no understanding of what is going on and will have to turn to the AI oligarchs to support him in this battle.

Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.

Putin is visiting the U.S. Trump is going to Russia.

Tulsi Gabbard is Secretary DNI.

Do ya’ll see what’s happening?

#funnynotfunny #itsfunnybecauseitstrue

January Was Hottest January on Record, Scientists Report Earth’s prolonged streak of abnormal heat continued into 2025 despite the arrival of La Niña ocean conditions, which typically bring cooler temperatures.

Even as much of the U.S. shivered under frigid conditions last month, the planet as a whole had its warmest January on record, scientists said on Thursday.

CIA offers buyouts to entire workforce to align with Trump priorities, sources say The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce Tuesday, citing an aim to bring the agency in line with U.S. President Donald Trump's priorities, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce, citing an aim to bring the agency in line with US President Donald Trump's priorities, according to two sources familiar with the matter reut.rs/4hHhkVD

“I don’t think the United States Senate should vote for a single nominee until this is over!” - @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

2 insurrections, same President.

“On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs. Essential personnel expected to continue working will be informed by Agency leadership by Thursday, February 6, at 3:00pm (EST). For USAID personnel currently posted outside the United States, the Agency, in coordination with missions and the Department of State, is currently preparing a plan, in accordance with all applicable requirements and laws, under which the Agency would arrange and pay for return travel to the United States within 30 days and provide for the termination of PSC and ISC contracts that are not determined to be essential. The Agency will consider case-by-case exceptions and return travel extensions based on personal or family hardship, mobility or safety concerns, or other reasons. For example, the Agency will consider exceptions based on the timing of dependents’ school term, personal or familial medical needs, pregnancy, and other reasons. Further guidance on how to request an exception will be forthcoming. Thank you for your service”

USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency

Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Unworkable, Analysts Say. Does He Mean It? President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic.

News Analysis: President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic.

'Stop playing nice!' AOC mad at Dem colleagues refusing to 'block everything' in Congress Hours after Democratic lawmakers warned that billionaire Elon Musk's takeover of federal agencies is "what the beginning of dictatorship looks like," expressed outrage at being barred from entering th...

'Stop playing nice!' AOC mad at Dem colleagues refusing to 'block everything' in Congress

www.rawstory.com/stop-playing...

If your Democratic Senator has not issued a similar statement, ask them why not?

We Choose to Fight: Nobody Elected Elon! · MoveOn **Rally at the Treasury building to stop Elon Musk’s billionaire takeover.** Nobody elected Elon! We need everyone to fight this hostile takeover at every level—that includes Democrats in Congress, wh...

DC, MD, VA: We'll be outside Treasury at 4:45 PM to ask Elon Musk what he's doing with our money.

JOIN US: www.mobilize.us/moveon/event...

Kenneth fire: Evacuation orders, shelters The Kenneth fire is burning in the west San Fernando Valley near Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills and West Hills. It is burning near a trailhead at Victory Boulevard near the L.A.-Ventura County border. T...

The Kenneth fire is burning in the west San Fernando Valley near Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills and West Hills. Here's information on evacuations. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Headline reads: "Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Last-Ditch Effort to Avoid Sentencing." Text reads: "After the court declined in a 5-to-4 decision to block Donald Trump’s criminal sentencing, he is scheduled to face a New York judge on Friday morning."

Breaking News: The Supreme Court has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s request to stop his sentencing. He is scheduled to be sentenced in New York on Friday. nyti.ms/407xQqZ

NEW: Platformer has obtained the dehumanizing new guidelines moderating what people can now say about trans people on Facebook and Instagram. Employees tell me these changes are likely to inspire more violence against LGBT people: www.platformer.news/meta-new-tra...

In a sign of respect, every President, Vice President and First Lady put their hands over their hearts as President Carter’s casket moved past — except for one. You can guess who. Such disrespect! 🤬

Forecast: Strong, gusty winds will be back as wildfires continue to ravage L.A. County After a lull of the strong gusts, forecasters say winds are expected to pick back up Thursday night, increasing the wildfire risk.

Winds are expected to pick back up tonight, according to a meteorologist with the NWS.

The winds will be “enough to present some issues for the fires,” they added. “At least until the middle of next week we’re going to be in that pattern.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

Agreed! Weak.