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Donald Trump is not a king, and Congress is not powerless.
Republicans have a choice to make.
They can continue to bow down to Donald Trump while he sabotages our economy, or they can stand up for the American people who elected them and vote to end this tariff game.
Insider trading much? Didn’t Martha Stewart go to prison for that? Just curious 🤔
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Hey everyone
Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Mike Waltz, Marco Rubio and JD Vance endangered our service members by discussing war plans on an illegal Signal chat that was so insecure that a reporter from the Atlantic read the whole thing as it happened.
They all need to resign.
#SignalGate
Do Republicans think their job is to serve Donald Trump—or the American people?
They can join us right now to pass the bipartisan resolution to end Trump’s reckless tariffs.
When Chris & Tom in MA checked their son's Social Security account last week, it said his disability benefits had ended.
They stayed up all night refreshing. Those benefits help pay for his care.
Trump & Musk's attack on Social Security is hurting people. We're fighting back.
At one of his frequent press conferences (because he loves being on TV), I'd love it if some reporter piped up with, "What do you say to people who call you a know-nothing narcissistic asshole, Mr. President?"
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What we've accomplished during our trade mission will extend far beyond this week.
We've laid the foundation for a new era of cooperation and shared prosperity for Illinois and Mexico — whether or not this federal administration decides to maintain their retreat into isolation.
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April 5th is the Day of Action. Take to the streets to tell Trump and Musk to fuck off
Find an event near you - www.mobilize.us/moveon/?utm_...
ECONOMY IN SHAMBLES
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion in the 2024 election.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
Photo of me post vaccination. With a bandaid on my arm and a smile on my face.
Screen shot of article regarding measles vaccines: “there are some adults who should consider getting revaccinated. That includes older adults who were born after 1957 and were vaccinated before 1968. That's because early versions of the measles vaccine were made from an inactivated (killed) virus, which didn't work particularly well, Offit says. That's why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone vaccinated before 1968 get at least one dose of the live attenuated vaccine.”
Just got my measles vaccine!
I got my first before 1968, so it turns out I needed a new one.
The measles outbreak is ongoing, be careful out there!
She Not Wrong!
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What's the real takeaway from Signalgate?
Can Trump's attacks on free speech and due process be stopped?
What does "Liberation Day" even mean?
Robert Reich and Heather Lofthouse tackle this week's big questions on today's Coffee Klatch.
Someone tell DOGE! Brutal photo by huff post i love it
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RFK is a eugenics freak first and foremost and everything falls downstream from that. he *wants* excess deaths. he thinks that only the "fit" should survive.
28.03.2025 13:29 — 👍 33662 🔁 9480 💬 992 📌 563Layoffs at NOAA, which warns us about severe weather
Attacking NIH, which finds cures for illnesses
Dismantling SSA, which administers Social Security payments
Terminating food inspectors and food safety committees at the USDA...
The "specifics" of DOGE put us all at risk.
Only the best people
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A tweet from "Trump’s Lies (Commentary)" states, "BREAKING: Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton just RIPPED Pete Hegseth," followed by a quote questioning whether a secretary was incompetent or drunk. Below is a C-SPAN screenshot of Seth Moulton speaking at a podium with a group of politicians standing behind him in a press conference setting, with American flags and a congressional backdrop in the background.
I’m going with both.
26.03.2025 15:30 — 👍 3233 🔁 360 💬 127 📌 22Trump is conducting an authoritarian witch hunt against foreign students here legally, simply because they’ve engaged in free speech that his regime doesn’t like.
This is modern-day McCarthyism and an attack on the First Amendment. We must all stand up against it.
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To anyone living in a state that doesn't respect you for who you love or who you are: Illinois has a place for you.
You are seen, you are celebrated, you are protected, and you are welcome here in our state.
Stand with @cedarkeyprog.bsky.social and urge your member of Congress to call for Pete Hegseth to RESIGN at HegsethResign.org
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Please vote in special elections. It can change the majority party in the house.
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Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
25.03.2025 21:27 — 👍 85169 🔁 17742 💬 5319 📌 1402This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites.
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
