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Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding

Via: krishna • News & Politics • 32 Comments • last year

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House passes GOP budget bill in key step for Trump agenda

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 14 Comments • last year

The House passed Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) budget bill Tuesday despite a short-lived GOP revolt earlier in the day. Why it matters: It is the critical first step for passing the...

Musk Forms Dept. Of Underaged Clowns Harming Everything (DOUCHE)

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 26 Comments • last year

Girl listed as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' finally gets a Social Security number

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 2 Comments • last year

Trump shifts date for Canada and Mexico tariffs — again

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 10 Comments • last year

Top coordinator of left-wing group attends notorious antisemite's annual gathering

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 2 Comments • last year

Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead at Home

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 4 Comments • last year

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, 64-year-old former classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon at home in New Mexico, along with their dog, authorities...

Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles

Via: krishna • News & Politics • 13 Comments • last year

Photo: Shoppers pass by a dining room set on display in a Costco warehouse Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Maybe Europe doesn't need the US anymore

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 9 Comments • last year

Apparently, the President of the United States wants his country to be alone in the world. I'm sure there's a reason. Probably because he's a narcissistic fool.

We Finally Know Who's (Supposedly) Running DOGE

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 21 Comments • last year

Will there come a time when even our Usual Suspects have had enough of President Musk's crap? Probably not. They LOVE President Musk's crap.

James Carville: It’s Time for a Daring Political Maneuver, Democrats

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 12 Comments • last year

So far, the Musk Administration has made lots of noise, and lots of fuck-ups. Most of their "accomplishments" are either illegal or counter-productive... or both. The Republican...

Trump White House seeks tighter grip on message with new limits on press

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 36 Comments • last year

A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla deal

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 6 Comments • last year

Europe: Is the Force Awakening?

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 4 Comments • last year

Russia is less of an economic power than Italy. So of course President Musk is allying America with Russia. Of course.

Trump has answered more than 1,000 press questions in first month of second term— 7 times more than Biden in same period

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 15 Comments • last year

WASHINGTON — President Trump responded to a staggering 1,009 questions from journalists during the first month of his second term, according to a new analysis. The tabulation, compiled by George...

Trump administration does not have to allow The Associated Press access yet, judge rules

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 31 Comments • last year

A federal judge on Monday declined to issue a temporary restraining order against the White House for denying The Associated Press full access in covering the administration, asking for a fuller...

U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 40 Comments • last year

Trump administration shuts down national database documenting police misconduct | Trump administration | The Guardian

Via: thomas • News & Politics • 3 Comments • last year

Well, looks like another win for the police state...

Outcry as DC US attorney claims he and colleagues are 'President Trump's lawyers' | Trump administration | The Guardian

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 1 Comments • last year

But... but... but... the man was hired for his loyalty to Trump personally . Now somebody wants him to be loyal to the Constitution?? Nonsense!

TBR's Traitor of the Week

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 69 Comments • last year

I'm of an age that still remembers Vidkun Quisling. He was not simply a traitor to the Norwegian state. He betrayed the people. He betrayed their honor. That's why Borowitz's weekly prize...

Trump warning: Shape up or Americans will ship out

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 15 Comments • last year

The Yuma Sun is a very good local newspaper. It has lots of local news. It walks the tightrope of a social conscience in a MAGA market. Well done!

Harvard/Harris Poll: Trump Approval Rating at 52 Percent

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 12 Comments • last year

One month in, a majority of those polled have a positive view of the Trump administration. A Harvard University/Harris poll had President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 52%, with voters...

AOC's Speech at NY Rally with Federal Workers

Via: thomas • News & Politics • 31 Comments • last year

I think that AOC is one of the rising stars of politics. Not one of the rising stars of either party, but of the political sphere in general. Here is the evidence: She came from waiting tables in a...

Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 0 Comments • last year

Dem Sen. Whitehouse in hot water over wife's nonprofit's millions in federal grants