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Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp' Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.

Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.

Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law

Time to do things that make him react to you.
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If only Ukraine didn’t have that big
Drone magnet that forces Russia to do this, there would be peace

Russia is a bully who is losing and is sweet talking Rump's dumb ass into helping them out.

I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.

Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war the way a rapist blames his victim for looking too sexy.

Trump’s federal firings imperil government services from cities to farm towns The cuts were initially poised to affect nuclear defense programs and impact veterans’ mental health care, workers warned.

The Trump administration’s move to fire thousands of federal employees could have a swift and severe impact on public services, staffers warned, as a beleaguered workforce struggles to cover for lost colleagues.

Stand with Ukraine America must stand firmly with the people of Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty, freedom, and democracy. Russia’s illegal war is a direct assault on international law and the values that America h...

After SecDef Hegseth's comments on Ukraine and reporting on Trump's call with Putin, one thing is clear: This Administration is ready and willing to throw Ukraine under the Bus. At Country First, we stand with Ukraine.

www.country1st.com/ukraine

The AP says it was blocked from the Oval Office over continuing to use “Gulf of Mexico” | CNN Business The Associated Press said the White House barred its reporter from Tuesday’s Oval Office executive order signing because of the AP style guidance on using the name Gulf of Mexico versus Gulf of Americ...

The Associated Press said the White House barred its reporter from Tuesday’s Oval Office executive order signing because of the AP style guidance on using the name Gulf of Mexico versus Gulf of America.

Weekend (Monday) Video USAID, an important soft power benefit.

USAID isn’t just foreign aid—it’s a powerful tool for America’s security, influence, and values. Cutting it weakens us while empowering our adversaries. I’ve seen its impact firsthand. Watch my video and share with those who care about America’s future. 🇺🇸👇

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A petty orange man who is leaving our nations most trusted documents at risk to his cronies and insecurities.

Webb discovers oldest galaxies in this image of Abell 2744 galaxy cluster Webb discovers oldest galaxies in this image of Abell 2744 galaxy cluster

Webb discovers oldest galaxies in this image of Abell 2744 galaxy cluster #Astronomy #Space.

Pekin Lady Dragons tip off tonight against the Lady Potters of Morton. #DragonPride

Teaching history is NOT indoctrination. When you start to restrict the content because you fear free thinking & ideas that clash with your own, you are not, and never will be a leader of "We the People."
I teach history. The good, the bad and the ugly. #historyteacher

The United States is about inclusiveness not exclusivity. Since 1607 people have come here because of opportunity and hope that a new life would be better here.

The United States is about inclusiveness not exclusivity. Since 1607 people have come here because of opportunity and hope that a new life would be better here.

"Went to school. Lots of flu going around. Butchered and wrapped meat tonight. 22° little warmer. All fine."

Louise Stewart diary. 90 years ago #OTD. Rural Indiana during the Great Depression. January 1935
"Went to school. Lots of flu going around. Butchered and wrapped meat tonight. 22° little warmer. All fine."

OTD 90 years ago, Louise Stewart, a 16 year old in Depression Era rural Indiana, wrote in a diary a Christmas gift from her sister Nevelle. Maxine was her older sister. The Rose Bowl game featured Paul Bryant as one of the "ends" who would go on to coach the Crimson Tide. #APUSH

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Some perspective on time, Jimmy Carter's dad was born in 1894, his grandfather in 1858. #POTUS

Supporters of President Carter in the Atlanta area need to establish a fundraising arm to the Carter Presidential Library to help with supporting not just the library but also outreach to teach the world about Carter and his life and presidency. Model it after the Truman Library Institute. #POTUS

"If you wanna love Trump, love him....but just stop framing it as patriotism."

Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says The tenacious Southerner was turned out of office after one term. But he had a brilliant post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy.

Breaking news: Jimmy Carter, a no-frills and steel-willed Southern governor who was elected president in 1976, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son. He was 100 and the oldest living U.S. president of all time.

President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. He was a symbol of what is best about America: kindness, compassion, duty and service. He will be missed, most of all by those who long for a return of that kind of country, led by a man with such strength of character.

History-making probe achieves closest-ever approach to the sun | CNN On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe became the nearest spacecraft to the sun, flying within a few million miles of the solar surface.

The Parker Solar Probe zoomed by the sun this week during a record-breaking flyby, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface during humanity’s closest approach to a star: cnn.it/4ackQFj

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Merry Christmas!!

History-making probe is about to make the closest-ever approach to the sun | CNN On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe is set to become the closest spacecraft to the sun when it flies within a few million miles of the solar surface.

The Parker Solar Probe will zoom by the sun on Tuesday during a record-breaking flyby, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface during humanity’s closest approach to a star.

#sschat #apush

This is all the Russians have been able to take in almost a year, at the cost of about 1500 men A DAY.

You heard that right, 1500 PER DAY

Pekin Community High School Dragons! A great place to teach. #historyteacher #DragonPride #APUSH #APEURO

A late 19th century cabinet card of El Paso, Illinois resident David Strother. The first African American to vote in Illinois and the second to vote in the United States after passage of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. El Paso has a voting rights museum, Project XV, that tells the story