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Because DOGE has shut down USAID's payment system (Phoenix), our housing electricity and the electricity in our USAID building have not been paid for. Mission leadership has informed us that the only reason our electricity is on is because we've asked for an extension from the electric company. The Mission asked for a waiver but because our payment system is down, the Treasury has no way to issue money to USAID and State Department representatives here are hesitant to make payments on our behalf for fear of not being reimbursed. 7. Once the electricity goes out in our homes, we lose access to our security cameras and radios. Again, I live in a high-risk post, so access to security systems is very important to me. 8. I have been told by Mission leadership that the cell phone and internet bills are due this week with no way to pay them. This is despite the so-called "waiver" process that has been allegedly implemented to preserve such access. 9. Our cell phones and radios are also the only way to communicate with the Regional Security Office about security threats. We have access to no other USAID security systems.

The agency is also considering spending about $25,000 to install a washer and dryer on the building’s 6th floor, according to a Feb. 25 invoice obtained by POLITICO. There is also a child’s play area decorated with a stuffed animal and toys, according to a photo of the room shared with POLITICO. “People are definitely … sleeping there,” said one GSA staffer.

DOGE cut off payments for the electricity, cell phone, and internet service of U.S. government employees who work in a high-risk area in Central America.

Meanwhile, DOGE apparently plans to spend $25,000 to install a washer and dryer for their own personal use in a federal office building in DC.

Sure, he lied. But he was also bigoted. A masterwork.

Tariffs are paid by the importing companies (American), not the exporting companies (foreign).

One more time for the people in the back.

Judge Blocks Trump Orders to Stop Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers (Gift Article) The ruling affects hospitals nationwide, putting on hold the administration’s plan to withhold research grants from those that offer gender transition treatments to young people.

A fed’l judge in Maryland just blocked the Trump administration’s effort to withhold funds from hospitals that provide gender-transition treatment to transgender youths while the litigstion is proceeding. Big loss for Trump. Hate loses. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/u...

After the most disastrous first month of any President in history, Trump will do everything he can to distract you tonight. He will try to convince you that culture war issues are important. None of these things lower gas prices, improve job numbers, or put food on the table. Don't take the bait.

Elon Musk signaled support for the U.S. leaving NATO and the United Nations.
ground.news/article/elon...

Did Putin write this?

Wow. They're rewriting history.

Your tax dollars are paying for the richest man in the world to fly around when he has his own jets.

I’ve been suggesting on TV and podcasts—without actual evidence(!)—that it may turn out that DOJ will wind up not having enough lawyers to defend all the lawsuits challenging this administration’s illegal conduct.

Turns out it seems already to be true. 👉

If you're worried about what someone is wearing to the White House, why didn't you say anything about Musk? Because you don't really care. I hate manufactured outrage.

136 countries offered the U.S. assistance after 9-11. Not one, asked for their money back.

At least one republican as figured it out.

YouTube video by MSNBC 'Who's that good for?': Maddow connects the dots on Donald Trump's behavior toward Russia

What is Trump doing to help Russia? Here's a summary:

youtu.be/Zn9BTALjtLY?...

Slava Ukraini.

If you haven't seen the video, here's a partial transcript. It is ugly.

Why is he so incredibly nice to Putin and then so incredibly mean to Zelensky? what’s that about

He's a spineless sponge.

Never forget this day, February 28, 2025, when an American president abused and betrayed a democratic ally in the midst of a barbaric war with Russia. This grotesque stain will never wash away.

"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."

A trifecta.

a fair question, concisely stated

Wow.