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"You lack the character, composure and competence to hold the position of Secretary of Defense." YouTube video by Bonnie Johnson

Pete Hegseth "You lack the character, composure and competence to hold the position of Secretary of Defense." -Senator Jack Reed
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The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship The Iranian warship was taking part in an international exercise with many other countries—including the United States.

This is a chilling crime. A shame on our country. The Iranian ship was unarmed. The US knew this. The sailors were murdered by our navy, and the survivors were left to die at sea.
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War crimes update.

US is not at war with Iran so its decision to sink a ship hundreds of miles from Iran, leading to the drowning of most onboard is...

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Trump is a titanic f*ck up. We've lost jobs in 5 of the last 9 months.

So you're saying that immigrants were not taking our jobs? Because I was told pretty clearly that they were.

Trump is a titanic f*ck up. Last two inflation reports showed inflation re-igniting, even before the prices shocks that are starting due to his new Gulf War. Here's PCE 5/

Trump is a titanic f*ck up. Last two inflation reports showed inflation re-igniting, even before the prices shocks that are starting due to his new Gulf War. Here's PPI: 6/

Opinion | Trump Is Playing Rope-a-Dope With Elite Law Firms

Good piece on the law firms that caved in to Trump’s bullying.

🔊 Listen Now: ICE protesters keep beating Trump in Chicago court, but the battles take a toll — 'It's about intimidation' WBEZ on NPR One

ICE protesters keep beating Trump in Chicago court, but the battles take a toll — 'It's about intimidation'

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A school in Tehran has been struck in US-Israeli attacks, according to Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.

Baghaei shared a video purportedly showing the aftermath without elaborating on the circumstances or the number of casualties.

🧊✈️ HEADS UP NEW JERSEY‼️

⚠️ ICE Air inbound to Newark

Eastern 737 – Tail: N917XA

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Happy FOIA Friday! I’ve been deep in the muck working on another story. But I don’t want to leave you empty handed so I’m sharing an inspector general report I received this week from the National Security Agency. The documents arrived via snail mail. I was excited when I saw the manila envelope in my mailbox. It had some weight. I immediately tore it open and read the letter: “This responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 13 February 2014 ... I apologize for the delay in getting this document to you.”

“This responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 13 February 2014 ... I apologize for the delay in getting this document to you.”

Cover sheet to NSA report on overclassification

Happy #FOIA Friday? Not really

Trump's War If Trump campaigned as a President of peace, he has governed as the opposite

“Asked whether Americans should be worried about retaliatory attacks at home, Trump acknowledges the possibility. ‘I guess,’ he says.”

This President is making all Americans less safe.

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

Trump has spent his entire second term cozying up to Putin, only for him to turn around and provide intelligence to Iran that puts American service members' lives directly in danger.

This is what happens when a president is more interested in doing Putin's bidding than protecting U.S. interests.

Rep. Nancy Mace says she wants to investigate Kristi Noem for wasting taxpayer dollars and supports subpoenaing her

Noem has led the Dept. of Homeland Security for 100+ Days. In that time, she has betrayed our constitution, broken the law, and weaponized the immigration system to violate our civil rights.

She's out of control. It's time she resigns!

The Idiocy Is Strong With Trump, Zelenskyy To The Rescue, And An Exciting Update From The Great Anderson Clayton (New Video, Analysis) Texas Dem Chair Kendall Scudder joins us live at 230pm EST today

We also had a very good election night in North Carolina this week. Hear why from the great @ncdemocrats.bsky.social Chair @abreezeclayton.bsky.social. Encouraging stuff!

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Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

Russia is helping Iran attack America, and Ukraine is helping America defend itself from Russia and Iran.

It is time to renew our support for Ukraine and Europe, and stop Trump's ongoing appeasement of Putin. Congress must now revive the Russia sanctions bill, get serious here.

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The economic story just changed dramatically.

Payrolls fell -92k in Feb. Jan growth was revised down by -4k to +126k. And Dec revisions subtracted -64k to -17k.

Unemployment rate up a tick to 4.4%.

Recession questions are back on the menu

"For The First Time Since 2002 Democrats Outvoted Republicans in Texas" - An Uplifting Conversation With Kendall Scudder, Chair Of The Texas Democratic Party Watch James Talarico's inspiring general election kick off speech

On Tuesday "for the first time since 2002 Democrats outvoted Republicans in Texas."

Sharing a new discussion TX Dem Chair @kendallscudder.bsky.social who talks about their big night, @jamestalarico.bsky.social, and what comes next in battleground Texas 👇

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4 years of war against the Russian aggressors including the invaluable experience as well as technology Ukraine has accumulated, and it is now the nations of the world in dire situation which ask Ukraine for help. The best part, Ukraine gives them the help.

Putin is having a really, big-time, shitty week and I am here for it brothers and sisters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The midterms ‘red wave’ is going to look like a massacre.

Trump has now posted at least 7 times about Bill Maher this morning. All of these articles are from mid February.

Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid After Admitting to Sexual Relationship with Former Aide Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) dropped his reelection bid Thursday night, just a...

Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid After Admitting to Sexual Relationship with Former Aide talkingpointsmemo.com/news/gonzale...

On the topic of Mullin...

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Chicagoans, joined by 3 former presidents, gathered to say goodbye to the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

The People’s Celebration is expected to be the largest gathering to honor Jackson’s life, as it’s being held in a church with seating for 10,000. blockclubchi.co/3OSSdpZ