M.M. Patterson

Elon Musk’s Revolutionary Terror The evisceration of U.S.A.I.D. isn’t a policy fight—it’s an execution designed to strike fear in our own government.

“The point is not a policy fight, it’s an execution. They are killing one agency to terrify a thousand others.” Susan B. Glasser writes about Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s takeover of the White House, and the dismantling of the U.S.A.I.D.

Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!

White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.

I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.

“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.

Two people are walking down the street with grim looks on their faces. One says to the other, “Just like last time, it’s unprecedented.”

A cartoon by Shannon Wheeler. #NewYorkerCartoons

It’s been a few minutes for me. Trying to learn.

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AP updates its style guide for Gulf of Mexico and Mt. McKinley
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