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I started this account at the same time as my X account. The contrast is hard to miss. Between the “suggested” follows and what’s pushed to the top over there, X looks less like a public square and more like an algorithm-driven propaganda machine for the GOP.
August 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I started this account at the same time as my X account. The contrast is hard to miss. Between the “suggested” follows and what’s pushed to the top over there, X looks less like a public square and more like an algorithm-driven propaganda machine for the GOP.
PA expands AI in government after pilot saved workers 95 mins/day; local agencies set to follow with cautious oversight.
Pennsylvania to Expand AI in Government After Pilot Success
A yearlong trial across 14 agencies saved an average of 95 minutes per day and improved workflows. Now state officials are broadening access to AI tools as local governments prepare to follow suit.
www.governing.com
August 23, 2025 at 1:32 AM
PA expands AI in government after pilot saved workers 95 mins/day; local agencies set to follow with cautious oversight.
DOJ records show G Maxwell denied any “client list” or blackmail scheme, insists Trump was “a gentleman” and Clinton never visited Epstein’s island. Victims’ advocates warn her cooperation shouldn’t overshadow ongoing demands for full accountability in the Epstein case. #releasethefiles
August 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
DOJ records show G Maxwell denied any “client list” or blackmail scheme, insists Trump was “a gentleman” and Clinton never visited Epstein’s island. Victims’ advocates warn her cooperation shouldn’t overshadow ongoing demands for full accountability in the Epstein case. #releasethefiles
Trump threatened to fire Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after allegations of mortgage fraud, though experts say he likely lacks the legal authority to do so. The move comes amid his broader push to reshape the Fed with loyalists who favor faster interest rate cuts.
August 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Trump threatened to fire Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after allegations of mortgage fraud, though experts say he likely lacks the legal authority to do so. The move comes amid his broader push to reshape the Fed with loyalists who favor faster interest rate cuts.
New Indiana law (IC 5-1.2-5-14, effective 2027): State will study updating Boone County’s Learning & Training Center, and if feasible, can fund it through bonds, borrowing, or public-private partnerships.
August 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
New Indiana law (IC 5-1.2-5-14, effective 2027): State will study updating Boone County’s Learning & Training Center, and if feasible, can fund it through bonds, borrowing, or public-private partnerships.
Back from a weekend retreat and ready to dive in. This week I’ll be digging into the latest political developments, adding the context behind the headlines, and asking the questions that matter. Stay tuned.
August 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Back from a weekend retreat and ready to dive in. This week I’ll be digging into the latest political developments, adding the context behind the headlines, and asking the questions that matter. Stay tuned.
#BreakingNews #FloridaNews #FortPierce #JamesTaylor #ChildExploitation #Justice #CrimeAlert #ExposePredators #ViralNews #Accountability #LawAndOrder #TruthMatters #ProtectChildren #CrimeNews #DoBetter #CommunitySafety #EndChildExploitation #NewsUpdate #JusticeForChildren #SafetyFirst #TruthWins
August 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Fixed Taylor’s website so the public knows the truth: Fort Pierce Commissioner James Taylor is facing 24 felony counts in a multistate child exploitation probe, accused of sending nude photos to a 12-year-old and soliciting child pornography.
August 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Fixed Taylor’s website so the public knows the truth: Fort Pierce Commissioner James Taylor is facing 24 felony counts in a multistate child exploitation probe, accused of sending nude photos to a 12-year-old and soliciting child pornography.
Trump wants to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, which began in 1983 to treat benefits like other retirement income and help fund the Social Security trust funds. About half of beneficiaries currently pay these taxes.
August 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Trump wants to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, which began in 1983 to treat benefits like other retirement income and help fund the Social Security trust funds. About half of beneficiaries currently pay these taxes.
“You will NOT work in this administration while disrespecting our government and law enforcement.” - DOJ on DC sandwich slinger Sean Charles Dunn
"Wise is a valued member of the Justice Department and we appreciate his contributions to our team." - DOJ on J6 "kill 'em [the cops]" insurrectionist
"Wise is a valued member of the Justice Department and we appreciate his contributions to our team." - DOJ on J6 "kill 'em [the cops]" insurrectionist
August 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“You will NOT work in this administration while disrespecting our government and law enforcement.” - DOJ on DC sandwich slinger Sean Charles Dunn
"Wise is a valued member of the Justice Department and we appreciate his contributions to our team." - DOJ on J6 "kill 'em [the cops]" insurrectionist
"Wise is a valued member of the Justice Department and we appreciate his contributions to our team." - DOJ on J6 "kill 'em [the cops]" insurrectionist
The first minimum wage (1938) was $0.25. In today's dollars that's $5.70. That means in 87 years the minimum wage has increased by 27%
Avg rent in 1938 was $27 - about $615.57 today. Today it's $1,638. A 166% increase
If the minimum wage had kept up with the cost of housing, it would be $15.16
Avg rent in 1938 was $27 - about $615.57 today. Today it's $1,638. A 166% increase
If the minimum wage had kept up with the cost of housing, it would be $15.16
August 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The first minimum wage (1938) was $0.25. In today's dollars that's $5.70. That means in 87 years the minimum wage has increased by 27%
Avg rent in 1938 was $27 - about $615.57 today. Today it's $1,638. A 166% increase
If the minimum wage had kept up with the cost of housing, it would be $15.16
Avg rent in 1938 was $27 - about $615.57 today. Today it's $1,638. A 166% increase
If the minimum wage had kept up with the cost of housing, it would be $15.16
A single adult in the US needs at least $17 per hour, or roughly $35,000 annually, to meet basic necessities like housing, food, transportation, and other living expenses.
August 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A single adult in the US needs at least $17 per hour, or roughly $35,000 annually, to meet basic necessities like housing, food, transportation, and other living expenses.
Competitive pay: $14 an hour?
You lost the competition.
You lost the competition.
August 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Competitive pay: $14 an hour?
You lost the competition.
You lost the competition.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to open a second immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” at Baker Correctional Institution to support Trump’s deportation push.
DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility dubbed 'Deportation Depot'
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility at a state prison in north Florida, as a federal judge decides the fate of the state’s...
apnews.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to open a second immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” at Baker Correctional Institution to support Trump’s deportation push.
Think women’s right to vote is untouchable? Think again. Attacks on the 19th Amendment are gaining traction and losing it would rewrite America’s future overnight.
A Trump Cabinet Member Endorsed a Pastor Who Wants the 19th Amendment Repealed, and the Danger Is Growing
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A Trump Cabinet Member Endorsed a Pastor Who Wants the 19th Amendment Repealed, and the Danger Is Growing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Signals Support for Repealing Women’s Right to Vote, a Pastor Who Wants the 19th Amendment Repealed
msmagazine.com
August 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Think women’s right to vote is untouchable? Think again. Attacks on the 19th Amendment are gaining traction and losing it would rewrite America’s future overnight.
Trump warns Canada’s recognition of Palestine could blow up trade talks — with tariffs looming in days. As allies cite Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Trump says the move “rewards Hamas” and makes a deal “very hard.”
August 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Trump warns Canada’s recognition of Palestine could blow up trade talks — with tariffs looming in days. As allies cite Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Trump says the move “rewards Hamas” and makes a deal “very hard.”
Trump tapped E.J. Antoni — a MAGA-aligned economist with little managerial experience — to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, raising concerns about politicizing critical economic data after he suggested pausing monthly jobs reports. @politico.com
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Trump tapped E.J. Antoni — a MAGA-aligned economist with little managerial experience — to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, raising concerns about politicizing critical economic data after he suggested pausing monthly jobs reports. @politico.com
Is someone using ChatGPT to write articles for the White House website?
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
America First in Action: Deportations Surge, Jobs Return, D.C. Gets Tough
As President Donald J. Trump delivers on his promise to restore American greatness, today’s headlines showcase his undeniable progress. From ramping up
www.whitehouse.gov
August 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Is someone using ChatGPT to write articles for the White House website?
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
Trump is personally negotiating chip export licenses - asking Nvidia for a 15% cut in sales to China - marking an unprecedented presidential intervention in the $600B semiconductor industry with unclear legality and global economic stakes.
August 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Trump is personally negotiating chip export licenses - asking Nvidia for a 15% cut in sales to China - marking an unprecedented presidential intervention in the $600B semiconductor industry with unclear legality and global economic stakes.
What’s it called when a sitting president orders a Smithsonian review to erase history and rewrite exhibits?
Answer: Historical revisionism. #CulturalCensorship #SmithsonianWatch
Answer: Historical revisionism. #CulturalCensorship #SmithsonianWatch
August 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
What’s it called when a sitting president orders a Smithsonian review to erase history and rewrite exhibits?
Answer: Historical revisionism. #CulturalCensorship #SmithsonianWatch
Answer: Historical revisionism. #CulturalCensorship #SmithsonianWatch
Impeachment is a constitutional tool to hold presidents accountable for crimes or abuses of power. It’s not “political theater” — it’s how Congress enforces the rule of law. But while this matters, we can’t let it overshadow urgent action to stop the genocide in Gaza. Both can and must happen.
August 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Impeachment is a constitutional tool to hold presidents accountable for crimes or abuses of power. It’s not “political theater” — it’s how Congress enforces the rule of law. But while this matters, we can’t let it overshadow urgent action to stop the genocide in Gaza. Both can and must happen.
Trump has said he supports allowing a “major lawsuit” to proceed against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing the cost of renovations to the Fed’s headquarters, which have risen from $1.9 billion to about $2.5 billion. He is also urging the Fed to cut interest rates.
August 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Trump has said he supports allowing a “major lawsuit” to proceed against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing the cost of renovations to the Fed’s headquarters, which have risen from $1.9 billion to about $2.5 billion. He is also urging the Fed to cut interest rates.
"The [Trump] administration believes Putin" - @politico.com reports.
‘Trusting Trump’s instincts’: White House sets modest expectations ahead of Putin summit
Even as the president has repeatedly groused about Putin’s “bull---t” and double talk, the administration believes Putin has given signs that demonstrate this time is different.
www.politico.com
August 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"The [Trump] administration believes Putin" - @politico.com reports.
A judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully withheld $95M+ in funds to the National Endowment for Democracy, causing layoffs and stalled programs. The ruling orders the release of critical funds to support global democracy efforts cut under Trump’s government-wide budget slashes.
Judge Tells Trump Officials to Release Funds for Democracy Group
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
A judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully withheld $95M+ in funds to the National Endowment for Democracy, causing layoffs and stalled programs. The ruling orders the release of critical funds to support global democracy efforts cut under Trump’s government-wide budget slashes.