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February 3, 2025 I’m going to start tonight by stating the obvious: the Republicans control both chambers of Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

February 3, 2025

Republicans move to repeal lead limits imposed by Biden-era rules US government would be prohibited from ever mandating lead pipe replacement or lowering lead limits in water

Trump and the GOP are trying to repeal a Biden admin rule that requires lead water pipes to be replaced.

Tens of millions of people, including children, would continue to have contaminated drinking water if the rules are revoked.

So the GOP is the party of lead poisoning now?

Is this what they meant when they said "Winter is Coming" in Game of Thrones?

This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 62. … Trump’s Trade War escalates as Canada, Mexico, and China announced that they will retaliate against the US by imposing tariffs and fees on American products in response to Trump’s new tariffs on the...

🚨Trump’s trade war is spiraling. Canada is hitting back with massive tariffs targeting US goods, from whiskey to Teslas. Prices are about to soar and the US has become a global pariah. Catch up on all the fallout in Ron Filipkowski’s weekend bulletin.

If you wanted to decrease the cost of homes, one thing you wouldn’t do is put a flat tariff on your main source of timber.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to BREAKING NEWS YouTube video by MeidasTouch

Trump quickly loses the AI race as China reemerges as a global leader—then Trump makes it WORSE; Trump's illegal moves at DOJ; Prices skyrocket and MAGA tells Americans its patriotic to pay more; and much more! Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!

The Tech Bros Lost One TRILLION Dollars Today SMITE!

SMITE!

What you can do Ten ways to resist Trump II

Trump II has begun. Many people are asking: “What can I do now?”

Here are 10 recommendations. Please let me know your thoughts, and if you have anything else you'd like to add to the list.

Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social

Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home

The thing to understand about Trump is like in his first term, he doesn’t want to govern. He doesn’t want to learn. He wants to campaign and look good.

Republicans know this. So there are battles going on right now to take control of the actual process of governing.

Severance or Bad Sisters. Sorry, it’s been much longer than 45 min.