Burdenlicious

From ministry of utmost happiness
Arundahti Roy

New rule: If you're OK with Trump's cabinet picks, you're never allowed to bring up meritocracy again. Ever.

Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order All departments were affected, including the Office of HIV and AIDs, the Office of Infectious Disease and the Child Health and Immunization Division.

All departments were affected, including offices that address HIV and AIDS, infectious disease and child health.

Look, unilaterally cutting off federal grants and funding is likely unlawful. I’ve talked to a lot of people today who would like their voices heard on this.

I tried calling the White House, but their public comment line is closed.

They don’t want to hear from you, but I do.

🛢️/1. Just now. Russian oil refinery in Kstovo, region of Russia, was targeted by Ukrainian kamikaze drones. The oil refinery is located 800km from the frontline.

The oil refinery in Kstovo is the 4th most powerful in Russia. With a processing capacity of 17 million tons per year.

CNN's Jim Acosta signing off:

"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too."

I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.

Pass it on.

The most heartbreaking part about the entire Trump Colombia dispute over the treatment of deportees.

Billionaire investor Scott Bessent is confirmed as Treasury secretary Bessent won Senate confirmation with the support of more than two dozen Democrats.

Bessent won Senate confirmation with the support of more than two dozen Democrats.

Luckily we've got a real A Team heading in to this part of the U.S. government right now... 😬

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...

Good times.

Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting Attorney General James McHenry wrote that he did not believe they "could be trusted to faithfully implement the President's agenda."

Breaking news: In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting Attorney General James McHenry wrote that he did not believe they "could be trusted to faithfully implement the President's agenda."

Trump’s DEI Snitch Email Is Being Targeted by Spammers Various NGOs reported seeing the address added to their email lists. But they don’t think it’s Orwellian. They think it’s a prank.

NEW: It appears people are signing up Trump's DEI snitch email to, well, everything. Bunch of NGOs said the address appeared on their distros. Other folks say they're sending it porn, the Bee Movie script, and tales of unqualified white employees

www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-dei-...

Excellent post