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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 1m

The powerful business group said a new $100,000 fee will hurt American businesses in its first lawsuit against the administration this term
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Chamber of Commerce sues Trump to block $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

The powerful business group said a new $100,000 fee is “plainly unlawful” and will hurt American businesses.

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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 2m

For Democrats, this fight is about standing up to an authoritarian president who is ignoring the Constitution and seeking near-dictatorial power. For Trump, it is about establishing his right to full control of the executive branch and federal spending
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Analysis | Why this shutdown is different — and shows signs of lasting

The government closure is driven by partisan fury and a fight over who controls government. That could make it harder to resolve.

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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 41m

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3h

Trump says his $40B bailout for Argentina's failing libertarian economy is "not gonna make a big difference for our country."

Really?

Imagine if we invested those billions on healthcare and housing for Americans, instead of bailing out Trump's pals abroad.

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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 13h

If you go to Haiti and get shot, your options are to either bleed out in the street or to bleed out in the street.

Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti's capital

Doctors Without Borders said Wednesday that ongoing violence in the capital of Haiti has forced it to permanently close its Port-au-Prince emergency care center, a city now 90% controlled by gangs.

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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 6h

In all, it's estimated that the CDC has now lost 33 percent of its workforce since the start of the Trump administration.

CDC tormented: HR workers summoned from furlough to lay off themselves, others

Traumatized CDC has lost 33% of its workforce this year, union says.

arstechnica.com

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M.K.McDaniels @mkmcdaniels.bsky.social · 3h

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · 3h

TAKE ACTION TODAY!
Join us as we call swing districts to spread the word: Stop the Cuts! #impeachrfk!

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This action is virtual, so you can make a difference from anywhere you feel comfortable.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 22h

Another $20 billion. That is the face you make when you heist the US taxpayers for $40 billion two weeks before your midterm elections from the most corrupt America Last regime in history.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17h

The CFPB is one of the most staunch financial watchdogs for the American people.

The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.

It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 5h

Top officials, unwilling to fight for the independence of their institutions, watched on Wednesday as President Trump continued his pursuit of controlling law enforcement
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

Trump Names More Foes He Wants Prosecuted as Bondi and Patel Look On

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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 5h

Following a devasting tornado Trump denied Cave City’s requests for FEMA aid to help it recover. Mr. Anderson was forced to forge ahead anyway, racking up a bill of about $300,000 he said could end up eating 15 percent of the small town’s annual budget.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/c...

How FEMA Is Forcing Disaster-Struck Towns to Fend for Themselves

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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 5h

www.axios.com/2025/10/16/j...

Scoop: Dems plot Fetterman ouster

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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 5h

If companies use AI as a reason to cut headcount, Trump’s embrace of the new technology could backfire on the president at a time when the U.S. economy is on shaky ground and measures of consumer confidence are falling
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

How AI job cuts could come back to haunt Trump

If companies use AI as a reason to cut headcount, Trump’s embrace of the new technology could backfire on the president at a time when the U.S. economy is on shaky ground and measures of consumer conf...

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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 5h

San Francisco’s top cop suggested she’d consider bringing excessive force or other charges against troops deployed by Donald Trump to her city, an unprecedented and legally questionable move as the conflict between the president and Democrats in California escalates
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...