Billions in federal contracts have been awarded to Elon Musk’s and Jeff Bezos’ companies, solidifying the ties between two of the world’s richest men and their allegiance to Trump.
Traitors
John Ossoff, Rev. Warnock, Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly, Jackie Rosen, Elissa Slotkin, and Tammy Baldwin all stood their ground against the MAGA budget.
But safe D Senators, Schumer, Durbin, Gillibrand, and Schatz gave Republicans the votes they needed anyway.
He needs to be a leader of the democrats. We need leaders
📌BREAKING: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer just announced that he plans to vote to advance a government funding bill, which is a green light for Musk/Trump to continue terrorizing Americans.
📌I am calling for him to step down immediately. He is no damn leader.
The similarities are uncanny.
Love to see it!
"Moderate" Republicans vote for Trump Nominee A after A assures them they won't do X. After confirmation, they immediately do X.
"Moderate" Republicans say Nominee B assured them they won't do X.
After confirmation, they immediately do X.
Repeat with Nominees C, D, E, F, G, etc.
NIH has cut billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
I have not watched any thing related to Trump. But the new administration starts i will watch them like a hark and say what I think because I voted unless you didn't you can't complain I will
Republicans’ prized immigration bill, the Laken Riley Act, is apparently too expensive to implement, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE estimates $86 billion over three years, far exceeding House Republicans’ estimate last week of $3 billion.
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A Republican congressman threatened to withhold disaster relief aid amid the devastating LA wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. Meanwhile, Sen. John Barrasso said the GOP would ensure there are "strings attached" to any recovery funds sent to the state.
Three tankers carrying over 2 million barrels of Russian crude oil are floating off China's coast after they were hit by fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil sector. The vessels are part of the so-called "shadow fleet," a group of tankers used to evade sanctions targeting Russia's oil trade.
Former President Jimmy Carter lies in repose at the Carter Center. Marta offers free shuttle buses from King Marta station to the Carter Center. You will go through Secret Service to enter. Shuttle buses do not allow bags.
www.itsmarta.com
BREAKING NEWS: Adam Kinzinger says he’s realized he’s closer to being a Democrat after changes in the Republican Party.
“The Democrats are now the party that’s defending America’s role in the world.”
Who else would WELCOME Adam to the Democratic Party? 💙
Today is January 6, the anniversary of the felon/GOP’s violent insurrection trying to stop the peaceful transfer of power in the 2020 election! We remember 140 officers who were injured & those who lost their lives due to the attack on the Capitol! Hold all involved in the insurrection accountable!
Classless and petty. What a sorry excuse for a human being.
A real photo and perfect metaphor heading into 2025.
Still guilty.
greg gumbel, cbs sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78 www.cbsnews.com/news/greg-gu...
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Thanks to Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Republicans cut $190 million for pediatric cancer research from the funding bill.
Congrats to DOGE on their first victory.
Oh, give me a goddamn break, you lying, hypocritical felon.
The Trump ordeal has made one thing clear.
Too many of our checks and balances rely on norms, traditions and the honor code.
It works when those elected into power are people of honor and integrity who respect our norms and traditions.
Elect a lifelong criminal and it all goes sideways.
