Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.

NEW: President Donald Trump has given Elon Musk sweeping authority to overhaul the U.S. government bureaucracy and its operations around the globe.

ProPublica confirmed the identities and roles of more than 20 key people affiliated with Musk.

This is Nobu. He is an ungovernable gremlin sometimes. Will become slightly less chaotic when given a pup cup. 12/10

a long-haired, blond, snaggletoothed dachshund sits (or stands? it’s hard to say with doxies) on a front porch. she’s looking up, her long ears draping down the sides of her neck, and her mouth is a little diagonal slash, a perfect smirk that curls up on the right side of her face. her big black eyes are innocent, obviously.

This is Bella. She's a world-class jewel thief. Has just pulled off the most incredible heist, and she's smirking because no one suspects a thing. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday

The folks obsessively posting about egg prices for the past few years have gone strangely quiet just as egg prices hit an all-time high.

House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) criticized President Trump’s press conference after the aircraft collision over the Potomac River. Trump implied that diversity, equity and inclusion programs could be the cause, although an investigation has only just begun into the fatal disaster.

"The buck stops here"- Harry Truman

"I don't take any responsibility at all."- DJT

Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.

Banking regulator rescinds more than 200 job offers for examiners it needs A government-wide hiring freeze is adding to a staffing shortage at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., complicating the agency’s efforts to oversee thousands of banks across the country.

do you enjoy knowing that when you deposit money in a US bank, you won't lose that money? nice, right?

it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.

i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

AOC spot on , this is what leadership looks like.

Hold on to the truth… A recording from Jim Acosta's Substack live video

Hey guys! I’ve started something new. My new Substack… Go check it out! jimacosta.substack.com/p/hold-on-to...

Trump has deployed active military to help round up migrants and put them into detention camps.

The military forced us out of our homes at gunpoint in 1942 because we were considered possibly disloyal Americans. They sent us to internment camps for four years.

History is repeating. Pay attention.

TikTok CEO Seated Next to Intelligence Pick Tulsi Gabbard at Inauguration TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew was seated next to Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s nominee to be the director of national intelligence, at the Capitol as Trump was sworn-in. The seating at the Capitol…

The CEO of TikTok, which is under scrutiny for national security concerns, was seated next to Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s nominee to be the director of national intelligence, at the Capitol as Trump was sworn in

Faiz Shakir Would Like the DNC to Do Something The former Bernie Sanders campaign manager wants to run the Democratic National Committee because he doesn’t feel like it has a purpose right now.

Former Bernie Sanders staffer Faiz Shakir is running to head the DNC. @ddayen.bsky.social interviewed him to understand why: prospect.org/politics/202...

This is a useful guide in finding news media sources that engage in factual reporting.

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Labor Union Sues Trump Over ‘DOGE’ Plan A labor union representing federal government employees sued President Trump in a federal court in Washington as soon as he was sworn in, seeking a court order blocking him from launching the…

A labor union representing federal government employees sued President Trump in a federal court in Washington as soon as he was sworn in, seeking a court order blocking him from launching the Department of Government Efficiency

An old, grey-faced dog hiding under a blanket.

Today’s mood.

Brave yourselves for more of the like.

Trump signs executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship The president issued several actions related to the border or immigration, including ramping up deportations and suspending refugee resettlement.

This is unconstitutional.

Nonprofit Groups Sue Trump’s DOGE Moments After Oath Their lawsuits said the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, President Trump’s cost-cutting operation, violated a law requiring federal advisory committees to include a balance of views.

Nonprofit groups filed three lawsuits against the Trump administration on Monday, arguing that his so-called Department of Government Efficiency was violating laws that require federal advisory committees to be open to the public and to include a diversity of viewpoints.

To everybody who said our Nazi comparisons were hyperbolic:

We heard you like video

Freezing temperatures are expected during Trump's second inauguration Monday's Inauguration Day is set to be the coldest in 40 years. The high temperature for the day is projected to be around freezing at 23 degrees, while the low for the day may drop to just 10 degrees...

Monday's Inauguration Day is set to be the coldest in 40 years. The high temperature for the day is projected to be around freezing at 23 degrees, while the low for the day may drop to just 10 degrees.

Volunteers at the LA Regional Food Bank are serving as part of the California Volunteers program to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the Los Angeles fires.

It is thanks to these extraordinary volunteers that California can continue standing strong. Thank you for your service.

Elizabeth Warren has more than 180 questions for Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent Senator Elizabeth Warren is outlining a detailed new list of her concerns with Scott Bessent as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury secretary prepares to go on the hot seat this week.

I have 180+ questions for Trump's Treasury pick.

The Treasury Secretary must safeguard our financial system, ensure the fairness of our tax system, and expand economic opportunities for the middle class — not just help rich investors make more money.

Responders from Navajo Nation helping to fight the firestorm in Southern California.

Responders from Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation are fighting the firestorm in Southern California.

San Manuel responders helping fight the firestorms in Southern California

Yurok Tribe responders fighting the firestorms in Southern California.

California is immensely grateful to the many tribes from across the state and around the country who are part of the combined effort battling the wildfires in Southern California.

Emergency officials are working jointly with tribal partners throughout the ongoing mobilization.

With everything so seemingly terrible these days & no sign of anything remotely hopeful in the near future, I thought you might need this photo of a baby giraffe.

Firefighters from Mexico just arrived at LAX. They'll be joining 14,000+ personnel already battling the #PalisadesFire.

California is immensely grateful to our neighbors' support in the fight against the wildfires in Los Angeles.

IRS’s Direct File to let users import W-2 forms, other data The tax agency will start accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27 and expand the Direct File system for free tax filing to more states.

If you hate filing your taxes, you'll love this: the IRS is making it even easier to get your refund!

The IRS's program, Direct File, will let people file their taxes online, for free with the IRS, and now that process is even easier.