Erica Grace

6yo filibustering at bedtime: “there’s just not enough time in my life to do all the reading and writing that I want to do, so I have to stay up late…” (while manically grabbing books & pencils). kid does know how to play to his audience.

District of Congress? What could happen if Republicans repealed D.C.'s home rule With history as our guide, we make some educated guesses.

NEW: With President Trump and other Republicans saying that the federal government should take over or abolish the D.C. government, I decided to dive deep into what that might look like — and what D.C. history tells us of when the federal government actually ran the city. 51st.news/district-of-...

REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!

In honor of #healthpolicyvalentines, I wrote one for my friends across HHS:

I love your passion for doing good & your dedication. Unlike DOGE, I would never terminate our relationship without cause or replace you with a 20-year-old. ❤️‍🩹

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Trump’s latest EO gives DOGE an explicit role in federal staffing decisions & restores his 4:1 ratio - 1 new hire for 4 departures newrepublic.com/post/191419/...

Excuse me while I vent for a moment

SHE IS THE APPROPRIATIONS CHAIR. SHE CAN SUBPOENA OFFICIALS, HOLD TELEVISED HEARINGS, HOLD UP ANYONE’S FUNDING, ZERO OUT THE WHITE HOUSE’S FUCKING ICE CREAM AND DIET COKE BUDGET, AND ENFORCE THE APPROPRIATIONS LAWS THAT ARE THE SOURCE OF HER PERSONAL POWER.

Judge orders Trump admin to restore removed health agency webpages The decision by U.S. District Judge John Bates, a George W. Bush appointee, came after a testy Monday afternoon hearing.

some good news for clinicians, researchers, hospitals, public health agencies & the overall health of Americans - a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the HHS webpages with public health data that they deleted last month www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

We do NOT want to mess with measles. It’s one of the most infectious viruses we know, and it can cause serious complications—even in healthy people. Science has given us a tool that nearly eliminates the risk, yet we’re seeing it creep back.

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.

We @propublica.org are tracking who is working with Elon Musk and what they are doing.

We have 20+ names so far including some that haven't yet been reported.

Help us investigate and send us tips 🔎: www.propublica.org/tips/federal...

projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do...

Trump Sued by Democrat States Over Musk Access to Treasury Data A group of 19 mostly Democrat-led states sued President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for granting Elon Musk unprecedented access to personal data on millions of Americans.

A group of 19 mostly Democrat-led states sued President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for granting Elon Musk unprecedented access to personal data on millions of Americans.

ICYMI (because, you know, it’s Friday night) ‼️

Not all Trump judges are alike. Keep your eyes in DC on Tim Kelly and Carl Nichols who are going to be more rule of law than not.

Opinion | The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children I’ve seen U.S.A.I.D. operate around the world, and it’s not woke — it’s lifesaving.

The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...

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Dear @Doge

If there is nothing to hide. Hide nothing

We are actually living in a time where some Christians see mercy as offensive, empathy as a sin, and diversity, equity, and inclusion as a threat.

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” -Isaiah 5:20

Lord, have mercy.