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Retired tech guy. World traveler, movie/food/women’s sports enthusiast.

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In less than a year, Trump erased 12 years of solvency for the trust fund that pays for Medicare Part A | Fortune The CBO estimates that benefit reductions would start at 8% in 2040 and steadily climb to a 10% cut by 2056.

Why isn't this a WAY bigger story? Planning to be retired in 2040? Or still alive and on Medicare any time after that? Good luck with your healthcare.

26.02.2026 07:29 — 👍 127    🔁 74    💬 7    📌 6

This is the type of thing you usually get fired for in a functioning administration

24.02.2026 20:17 — 👍 161    🔁 36    💬 4    📌 2
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We are so back. And by “back” we mean measles.

@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

24.02.2026 17:35 — 👍 958    🔁 258    💬 47    📌 15
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Seems like a good time to bring this back 😶

24.02.2026 20:23 — 👍 278    🔁 44    💬 4    📌 3
Poster which shows color photo scene of moving, a room with boxes and clothes sitting on the floor, a chair, and the end of a bed (white rails forming a headrest and a mattress with a red cover). The text of the poster is: "Impact (small logo top left)," "According to a new survey by the Movement Advancement Project, approximately 401,000 transgender people have relocated from one U.S. state to another since the 2024 presidential election." "The mass relocations in 2025 due to safety concerns, political conditions, and anti-trans laws nd policies have largely impacted conservative states across the country."

Poster which shows color photo scene of moving, a room with boxes and clothes sitting on the floor, a chair, and the end of a bed (white rails forming a headrest and a mattress with a red cover). The text of the poster is: "Impact (small logo top left)," "According to a new survey by the Movement Advancement Project, approximately 401,000 transgender people have relocated from one U.S. state to another since the 2024 presidential election." "The mass relocations in 2025 due to safety concerns, political conditions, and anti-trans laws nd policies have largely impacted conservative states across the country."

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24.02.2026 18:41 — 👍 2083    🔁 685    💬 69    📌 196
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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

The US Justice Department withheld testimony that Donald Trump sexually abused a girl when she was 13 or 14 - according to a source who viewed unredacted Epstein files.

This is the worst scandal in US history and should be the biggest news story on the planet right now.

www.npr.org/2026/02/24/n...

24.02.2026 19:39 — 👍 4975    🔁 2422    💬 122    📌 147
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Why DHS suddenly reversed course on suspending TSA PreCheck The Department of Homeland Security has said Global Entry, a program run by Customs and Border Protection, will remain paused.

LOL what a surprise

"The Department of Homeland Security’s plans to temporarily suspend TSA PreCheck were conceived by DHS Secretary Kristi L. Noem and her top adviser, Corey Lewandowski, but then pulled back after the White House intervened..."

www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

24.02.2026 20:35 — 👍 2400    🔁 654    💬 121    📌 36
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Airlines Add Flights After Winter Storm and Snow in Northeast Cause Cancellations The major U.S. airlines said they would add more flights in airports that serve cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia.

Major U.S. airlines said on Tuesday they would add flights at airports across the Northeast, ramping up operations after a powerful winter storm caused thousands of flights to be canceled.

24.02.2026 14:10 — 👍 28    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 0
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Pentagon Races to Spend $153 Billion in Added Funds for Military The Trump administration for months ignored Congress’s demand for a plan on how the Defense Department would spend the money that Republicans pushed through in their sweeping domestic policy bill.

The Pentagon has told Congress in a long-delayed report that within the next year it intends to burn through more than $153 billion in new military funding that was signed into law by President Trump in his signature domestic policy bill. Here's what to know.

24.02.2026 11:40 — 👍 40    🔁 25    💬 16    📌 5
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Tonight let’s boycott Felon Trump’s lies & instead watch the

💥 PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION 💥

Join me & @joyannreid.bsky.social LIVE in DC on the National Mall with Members of Congress, allies, & Americans impacted by the Trump Regime.

You can also watch here: www.youtube.com/live/oArKZut...

24.02.2026 11:55 — 👍 2730    🔁 988    💬 95    📌 67
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‘An extension of his administration’: how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power Elected officials visited Trump properties 145 times since his inauguration, records show

‘An extension of his administration’: how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power

24.02.2026 12:14 — 👍 78    🔁 49    💬 9    📌 9
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 314. 2/23/26 s3://substack-content/post/188905386/2026-02-23T23-01-16-893Z/16371328/3a0e7e250330fed832ea586a8bf29e3891026a6b

Today in Politics, Bulletin 314. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

23.02.2026 23:07 — 👍 1212    🔁 293    💬 79    📌 21
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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

NPR: Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump

www.npr.org/2026/02/24/n...

24.02.2026 12:15 — 👍 729    🔁 310    💬 8    📌 23
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“.. The government told federal courts, in writing, across multiple cases and stipulations, that refunds would be available, automatic and assured. It made those representations to defeat petitions for emergency relief. Courts believed it.”

@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/a-go...

22.02.2026 18:35 — 👍 1090    🔁 449    💬 43    📌 23
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“.. In recent days, the company has quietly let go of additional US staff beyond the 25% workforce reduction it already announced, according to people familiar with the matter.”

@bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

23.02.2026 13:14 — 👍 219    🔁 57    💬 19    📌 4

Congratulations to the U.S. Men’s and Women’s hockey teams, Alysa Liu, Breezy Johnson, Mikaela Shiffrin and all the amazing Olympic athletes representing Team USA.

22.02.2026 22:05 — 👍 17873    🔁 2309    💬 363    📌 109
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Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid The operation set off a wave of violence, with torched cars and gunmen blocking highways in more than half a dozen states.

JALISCO, MEXICO: “Mexico's defense ministry said a shootout in the western state of Jalisco left Oseguera seriously injured and he died during an air transfer to Mexico City.” www.reuters.com/world/americ... - @reuters.com

#ElMencho #Jalisco #Mexico

22.02.2026 21:58 — 👍 10    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
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It’s the first time the US men’s and women’s hockey teams have won gold in the same Olympics 🥇🥇

22.02.2026 15:56 — 👍 2960    🔁 714    💬 61    📌 56
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Johnny Gaudreau's children join the US Olympic gold medal celebration Some members of Team USA are dedicating the Olympic gold medal win over Canada to the late Johnny Gaudreau and his family.

Some members of Team USA are dedicating the Olympic gold medal win over Canada to the late Johnny Gaudreau and his family.

22.02.2026 20:00 — 👍 204    🔁 21    💬 3    📌 2

Send it to any major US city. We have plenty here that can’t afford healthcare with GOP cuts.

22.02.2026 06:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Greenland has free healthcare.

Louisiana doesn't.

www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2...

22.02.2026 05:57 — 👍 941    🔁 289    💬 69    📌 17

They didn’t do this with full government shutdown. This is a choice.

22.02.2026 05:44 — 👍 39    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
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Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.

BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.

22.02.2026 04:52 — 👍 468    🔁 278    💬 79    📌 107

I’d add Bill Clinton debasing the office of President to the list.

22.02.2026 02:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Very sad.💔

21.02.2026 21:38 — 👍 82    🔁 21    💬 3    📌 1
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US wins its record 11th gold medal at the Winter Olympics The U.S. team won its record-breaking 11th gold medal of the Winter Olympics when the trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran and Chris Lillis took the title in mixed aerials.

The U.S. team won its record-breaking 11th gold medal of the Winter Olympics when the trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran and Chris Lillis took the title in mixed aerials.

21.02.2026 22:00 — 👍 127    🔁 19    💬 1    📌 1
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So far this year, U.S.-domiciled investors have pulled $52 billion out of US equity products — “the most in the first eight weeks of the year since at least 2010.” 😔

@reuters.com #ByeAmerica
www.reuters.com/business/buy...

21.02.2026 21:08 — 👍 1366    🔁 542    💬 45    📌 35
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After Olympic figure skaters finish their programs, plush toys and gifts rain down onto the ice as tokens of appreciation from the audience. That’s when young skaters known as flower kids jump into action. nyti.ms/4kRruWG

21.02.2026 21:15 — 👍 93    🔁 11    💬 4    📌 3

clowns, cowards and criminals were probably wearing full body armor and carrying assault rifles while hiding behind masks

30.06.2025 09:55 — 👍 87    🔁 39    💬 2    📌 0

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