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

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 36 Comments • 2 months ago

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

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 6 Comments • 2 months ago

Europe: Is the Force Awakening?

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 4 Comments • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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

Via: thomas • News & Politics • 3 Comments • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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 • 2 months ago

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

Via: vic-eldred • News & Politics • 4 Comments • 2 months ago

National Parks cutting hours, limiting services as Trump layoffs reduce staffing

Via: robert-in-ohio • News & Politics • 36 Comments • 2 months ago

I am retired and enjoy traveling to national and state parks in the midwest mostly but around the country. It seems more real when the craziness in Washington affects things that affect my life.

One month into Trump's second term, many feel buyer's remorse

Via: jbb • News & Politics • 83 Comments • 2 months ago

Fired in Trump's chaotic purge, an Army vet says he's never felt more betrayed

Via: hallux • News & Politics • 17 Comments • 2 months ago

Ryan Walters, OSDE looking to integrate Bible in elementary schools

Via: jbb • News & Politics • 10 Comments • 2 months ago

Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 5 Comments • 2 months ago

Is It An Actual Tariff?

Via: drakkonis • News & Politics • 24 Comments • 2 months ago

I found this to be an interesting take on the tariffs. This is posted for your consideration and, if desired, discussion. Speaking for myself, I'm not taking a position on this because I'm not...

DOGE is the Theranos of Cost-Cutting - Paul Krugman

Via: bob-nelson • News & Politics • 3 Comments • 2 months ago

Incompetence is bad. Incompetence under a spotlight is... much better!!

TOM LEHRER - THE ELEMENTS (Humor)

Via: krishna • News & Politics • 17 Comments • 2 months ago

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy