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Remember how some Americans felt when Saddam was in power and denigrating and destroying his populace? "Why don't Iraqis just get rid of him?!?"

Now we are Iraqis and the world is watching.

Rot in prision apart!

The $10 million that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration diverted to a state-created charity last year consisted of Medicaid dollars owed to state and federal taxpayers, contrary to what the governor and other officials have publicly asserted.

Kings are pricey, but dictators are entirely unaffordable.

Please have some respect for Agent Krasnov...

I really do miss fall and spring in Chicago

STOCK MARKETS CRASHING. I TOLD YOU SO!!! TRUMP DOESN’T HAVE A CLUE. JD IS ON THE COUCH. ALL CAUSED BY INEPT U.S. LEADERSHIP!

Power off the people when they unite.

Americans, trump is firing you, taking away your benefits, Healthcare, raising prices, making you sick, leaving you too die. Are you ready yet?...

Digital billboard in Boston's subway station that reads: "Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof."

Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡

Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.

First Nations up north and Indigenous in the States would like a word.

Just give it back, folks.

Elon Musk: hands off our Social Security!

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Ethical Concerns Surround Sen. Joni Ernst’s Relationships With Top Military Officials Who Lobbied Her Committee Ernst, an Iowa Republican, is one of the most influential voices in Congress on military topics. Ethics and military experts say her relationships with top Air Force and Navy officials created…

Sen. Joni Ernst had relationships with two military liaisons to Congress in recent years, according to sources.

“From an ethics standpoint, it’s severely problematic,” one former legislative affairs official said.

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Last night, we turned our clocks ahead one hour but MAGA left theirs set to Germany 1938.

Eating less butter may improve health, protect against heart disease and cancer, new study suggests People who used more plant-based oils, especially soybean, canola and olive oil, were less likely to die prematurely, a new reports suggests.

Using more plant-based oils and less butter was associated with a 17% lower risk of dying prematurely and a lower risk of cancer and heart disease, according to a report.

Grants unfrozen. Firings reversed. Tariffs postponed again. They just can't stop catching L's.

Expect Vance sooner than expected.

Trump's in full retreat today as his poll numbers slip:

He convened the cabinet to limit Elon after voters pressured Congress.

He delayed the tariffs b/c the market dropped out & created fears of a recession.

He's losing in court b/c DOGE didn't follow the law.

Keep fighting.

This is what weak, flailing leadership looks like. His inability to make meaningful change in areas like this explains the desperate, authoritarian bluster of his largely illegal Executive Orders. This is the sort of leader who opposing politicians should definitely NOT cater to.

He should never know peace. He is complicit.