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Elon Musk’s Shadow Rule How the U.S. government came to rely on the tech billionaire—and is now struggling to rein him in.

Even before Elon Musk began working with the Trump Administration, his government influence was “brazen and expansive,” @ronanfarrow.bsky.social wrote, in 2023. Revisit his reporting on the U.S.’s growing reliance on the tech billionaire.

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What can we really learn from the growing body of reporting about Elon Musk’s erraticism? If you want more explainers, find me on TikTok @ theronanfarrow and Instagram @ ronanfarrow :

Exclusive: US veterans agency orders scientists not to publish in journals without clearance Move that seeks political control of doctors’ and scientists’ published research fits a pattern of censorship by the Trump administration, veterans advocates say

Trump admin now saying VA physicians & scientists must get prior approval from Trump appointees before publishing in journals or speaking with the public.

Nothing says “we support veterans” like censoring the people who care for them.
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The heartbreaking statement from Jonathan Joss’s husband about his death.

Top FBI Official Tells Fox News He Already Hates His Job Just Months Into It—And Cue The Sad Violins Boo freakin' hoo.

Cry me a river.

Shhh. Republicans are trying to repeal Obamacare again. Sort of. They’re not branding it an Obamacare repeal this time around, but congressional Republicans are pursuing cuts to programs that are part of the 15-year-old health-care law.

Here's something everybody should be paying attention to: Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care. Call your Senators and tell them we can't let that happen.

The Christian Movements That Want to End Canadian Self-Rule | The Tyee Tracing the networks of pastors who get charity tax breaks while fomenting theocracy and surrender to the US.

Must read for 🇨🇦

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Mike Johnson says this is the most transparent administration in US history. So this must be some sort of error.

Yes, you did vote to deport moms.

They attacked, traumatized and fired the competent public servants, and now want your sympathy for being out of their depth.

BREAKING: Texas passed a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

We will be suing.

Beyond parody.

Whoever made this deserves a medal.

Send this loser home.

This Is Embarrassing And Disturbing…
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Canada, Germany, England, Denmark, Netherlands, and France all have travel advisory warnings for visiting America.

Let that sink in.

Tapper is now accusing Biden of being worse than Watergate?

This hysterical chode has jumped the shark.

These journalists want me to read their books on the health struggles of Joe Biden while they pointedly ignore the ongoing mental deterioration of Donald Trump because they only fear the latter's retribution.

Israeli troops fire ‘warning shots’ at 25 diplomats visiting occupied West Bank Shots force delegation representing 31 countries, including Italy, Canada, Egypt and UK, to run for cover

Allies don't open fire on our diplomats. Canadians' views changed radically after Trump made his threats -- we've seen how quickly and profoundly discourse and politics can change. It should here too. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Kid Rock's Nashville Restaurant Closes Early To Avoid ICE Raids On Workers—And The Hypocrisy Is Rich More "rules for thee, not for me" from MAGA.

Yet another "rule for thee, not for me" from MAGA.

Class and dignity in everything.

I hope Kid Rock has a good lawyer.

The image features the cover of the book "Doppelganger" by Naomi Klein. The title is prominently displayed in multiple lines with a distorted design. A circular blue sticker states "Women's Prize Shortlisted 2024".

Just starting Doppelgänger from @naomiaklein.bsky.social and already this gem about why things feel so weird: “It's because our world has changed, but, like a collective case of jet lag, most of us are still attuned to the rhythms and habits of the place left behind.”

Burrowing owl posing on a log. There's a spiky green plant next to it and a green field in the background.

🏋🏻 This is the first burrowing owl I've seen that looks like it has a gym membership 😁
#saltonsea #birds #burrowingowl #sos #owls #birding 🪶

They really are vile people.

Meanwhile, in another book shop...

Beneath contempt.