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Trump’s playbook is Viktor Orbán’s My breakfast with Orbán expert John Shattuck

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So we’ve established vaccines are beneficial, now we’re just haggling about how often.

Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful.

A federal judge in Washington on Saturday blocked the Trump administration from ousting the top official at a federal watchdog agency, finding that its efforts to do so were unlawful.

Starmer to Urge Europe to Face New Reality After Zelenskiy Talks Keir Starmer will tell European leaders that they need to face the “brutal reality” and increase defense spending, as the British prime minister sought to use his line into the White House to keep the...

Keir Starmer will tell European leaders that they need to face the “brutal reality” and increase defense spending, as the British prime minister sought to use his line into the White House to keep the trans-Atlantic alliance from breaking apart over Ukraine.

Trump Firing of Whistleblower Agency Head Unlawful, Judge Rules A federal judge ruled that the head of an independent US agency that protects government whistleblowers was unlawfully fired last month by President Donald Trump, even as the White House aims to get t...

A federal judge ruled that the head of an independent US agency that protects government whistleblowers was unlawfully fired last month by President Donald Trump, even as the White House aims to get the case on a fast-track to the Supreme Court.

With lists and notebooks, I find that I am worryingly on the same page as Elon Musk | Rachel Cooke Asking federal staff to bullet point their achievements would be easier to scorn, were my own to-do tallying not so compulsive

With lists and notebooks, I find that I am worryingly on the same page as Elon Musk | Rachel Cooke

Vice President JD Vance booed by angry mob after US-Ukraine Oval Office outburst

Vice President JD Vance's ski holiday in Vermont with his family was disrupted by a swarm of protestors following the tense face-off between the United States and Ukraine in the Oval Office.

Trump’s firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give ‘license to bully officials’, judge rules Case is seen as early test of scope of presidential authority as Trump seeks to rein in federal agencies’ independence A US judge on Saturday declared president Donald Trump’s firing of the head of a federal watchdog agency illegal in an early test of…

Trump’s firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give ‘license to bully officials’, judge rules

Hegseth is trying to be a smooth-talker today during his confirmation hearing…

But he’s sexist, against diversity in our armed forces, and is unqualified to serve as Secretary of Defense.

That’s the substance over style that the Senate must focus on.

Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration | CNN Politics Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration next week, her office said, without providing an explanation for her decision. cnn.it/40f2sH8

California Republicans Flee to Mar-a-Lago as LA Burns Instead of providing leadership, they decided to kiss Trump’s ring

NEW: Nearly every California Republican in Congress fled the state to Mar-a-Lago as LA continues to burn.

Sunday we celebrate both of our great grandson’s Birthdays. One is 3 and the second one is going to be one. We are so excited 💙💙

Thank you to all the firefighters in California. Praying you all make it through safely.

Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton join President Biden and Vice President Harris at the funeral of President Jimmy Carter.

Former Vice Presidents Al Gore and Mike Pence pictured as well.

Cropping is everything. 😇

Just wanted to say hello! First time posting on BlueSky