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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

100%. Social Security was created to help seniors retire with dignity and security. If everyone pays their fair share in taxes, we can strengthen this lifeline for generations to come. @SocialSecurityWorks.org bsky.app/profile/soci...

The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds A new poll finds the vast majority of U.S. adults are feeling some stress about the cost of groceries, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs rema...

Trump got elected on promises of lowering prices on groceries and necessities for working Americans. Instead, he passed the #BigUglyBill to cut taxes for the rich and betrayed working families. apnews.com/article/poll...

Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has called off nearly $500 million in grants and contracts aimed at advancing mRNA vaccine development. This technology, first deployed during the Covid19 pandemic, allows vaccines to be produced rapidly and adapted as viruses evolve. His brain worms are getting worse!

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Christian nationalism opposes public assistance to the poor, unless the money passes through church coffers, favors people of color being submissive to white people, favors use of physical punishment of kids, & favors minimal workers rights.
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We already went through and dealt with this conspiracy shit on HIV two decades ago. Why must we keep repeating the past?

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Trump's D.C. Prosecutor Declares: 'We Will Protect DOGE' Ed Martin, the D.C. U.S. attorney, is vowing to protect members of Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency from supposed threats.

His government keeps trying to crack down on enemies for simple words they say www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

If you ever worked for a federal agency that DOGE has on the chopping block, especially the lesser known ones, please tell us about the work they do on behalf of the American people. We need to understand what is being lost.

Democrats Can’t Just Play Dead The public is frustrated with Trump and Elon’s DOGE-ification of government. It’s time for party leaders to stand up.

“Democrats need to flood the zone with facts, with possible solutions to these cuts, and with an honest appraisal of what’s happening right now. damage.” www.vanityfair.com/news/story/d...

Donald Trump is #PutinsPoodle

This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.

This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.

Trump halts all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, White House official says U.S. President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week, a White House official said on Monday.

Suspending aid to Ukraine after bullying Zelenskyy in the Oval Office?

Trump is a disgrace!

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON AT SEATTLE COMMANDER EMILY SHILLING; et al., Plaintiffs, V. DONALD J. TRUMP, in his official capacity as President of the United States, et al., et al., Defendants. No. 2:25-cv-241-BHS ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED MOTION TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINT AND SUPPLEMENTAL PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BRIEFING; AMEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE; AND SET PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION MOTION FOR A HEARING THIS MATTER comes before the Court on the Parties' Stipulated Motion to File Amended Complaint and Supplemental Preliminary Injunction Briefing; Amend Briefing Schedule; and Set Preliminary Injunction Motion for a Hearing (the "Stipulated Motion"). The Court, having considered the pleadings and papers filed, and all other matters properly before the Court, and good cause appearing, HEREBY ORDERS that the Parties' Stipulated Motion is GRANTED as follows: Plaintiffs will file an Amended Complaint and a Supplemental Brief in Support of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before March 4, 2025; Defendants will file their Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before March 14, 2025;

Plaintiffs will file a Reply Brief in Support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before March 19, 2025; Pursuant to Plaintiffs' request, the Court will hold a hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction sufficiently in advance of March 26, 2025, such that the Court has time to consider this matter and issue an order. DATED this 3rd day of March, 2025. den Sure Honorable Judge Benjamin H. Settle United States District Court Judge

NEWS: In the Seattle-based challenge to Trump's anti-trans military EO, Judge Settle has agreed to a schedule that will allow a ruling on the prelim injunction request before 3/26, when trans service members' separations could begin under the new policy. (Plaintiffs & DOJ agreed to the schedule.)

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Protest to protect Medicaid in Mount Kisco, New York. This is NY-17, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler’s district.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HAMPTON DELLINGER in his personal capacity and in his official capacity as Special Counsel of the Office of Special Counsel, Plaintiff, Civil Action No. 25-0385 (ABJ) V. SCOTT BESSENT in his official capacity as Secretary of the Treasury, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as Special Counsel of the US Office of Special Counsel is terminated, effective immediately. Thank you for your service[.] Ex. A to Compl. [Dkt. # 1-1] ("Ex. A").

CONCLUSION For all of the reasons set forth above, the Court will enter judgment in favor of plaintiff on Count One, and it will award the declaratory and injunctive relief set forth in the accompanying order. Amy BLack- AMY BERMAN JACKSON United/States District Judge DATE: March 1, 2025

BREAKING: Judge Amy Berman Jackson sides with Hampton Dellinger in his challenge to Donald Trump’s effort to fire him as head of the Office of Special Counsel. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Another trump-supporting Congress person abandons their town hall when the going gets tough about Musk's actions: this one is triggered by someone asking about DOGE firing veterans.

Measles outbreak spreads in Texas. Where active cases are, symptoms to watch for Texas state health officials have confirmed an outbreak of 48 measles cases in West Texas in recent weeks.

As of yesterday, there were 58 reported cases of measles in Texas.

13 of which were hospitalized.
Tens of thousands of dollars racked up in medical bills. (40k?)

A one night stay at hospital in TX averages about $3,000
One MMR vaccine in TX averages $100 without insurance with a private doctor.

I always thought Wallace Shawn had the ideal career: you get to be this well-regarded highbrow playwright and art house movie maker

AND you also get to be a part of millions of people‘s childhoods by being in Clueless, the Princess Bride, and Toy Story. What a life.

Daily Reminder: Social Security is OUR money, an EARNED benefit!