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Why are we giving Flynn $50 million?
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White House Reclassifies Nursing As Hobby
White House Reclassifies Nursing As Hobby
WASHINGTON—Describing the practice as a “fun little side project” rather than an occupation, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced Monday that nursing would be reclassified as a hobby under new ...
theonion.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Northwestern University agrees to pay Trump regime $75 million in order to reclaim the nearly $800 million in research funding that Trump took from them.
Sad times.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Northwestern University Strikes A Deal With Trump Administration
Northwestern University has reached a $75 million deal with the Trump administration, ending a long dispute involving the freezing of $790 million in research funds.
www.forbes.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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As a son of Appalachia, I understand the opioid crisis better than anyone. That's why I'm proud to stand with the Honduran president who delivered drugs to needy Americans with such efficiency.

by JD Vance
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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“The only way to stop drug trafficking is blowing up boats and pardoning the drug dealers.” —Senile Satan
November 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Wild Turkeys Went from Almost Gone to Millions Strong
Wild Turkeys Went from Almost Gone to Millions Strong
Wild turkeys once nearly disappeared, but today they’re thriving.
www.scientificamerican.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma.

Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.

With @readfrontier.bsky.social
Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s drin...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Before DOGE, systems meant to serve millions of people were being run by a few harried employees using outdated systems. And now, after DOGE, they are being run by even fewer, even more harried employees on those same outdated systems!
So, DOGE, What Would You Say You Did Here?
An exit interview
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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solar is about to pass natural gas for power generation in California. good stuff www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
Today in Energy - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
www.eia.gov
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Poetry.
We wanted to understand how regular Americans feel about the Trump administration. So we talked to three Russia-funded content farmers at a tea house in Islamabad.
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Don’t comply in advance
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Isn't there anyone in this administration who just wants to do a credible job?
📰 The New York Times
Kash Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend

The New York Times | headline in context
November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Once Upon a Time in Washington

Zaddy Zohran and dapper Donald looked like the hottest buddy duo since Brad and Leo. But even Trump‘s 70s campaign soundtrack can’t hide the fact that his administration is scarier than the Manson family.

by Maureen Dowd
November 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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NEW: Women Voters Sue Kristi Noem

New voting rights lawsuit by the League of Women Voters comes as hundreds of sexual assault allegations against ICE and Border Patrol agents remain largely uninvestigated.
migrantinsider.com/p/women-vote...
Women Voters Sue Kristi Noem
New voting rights lawsuit by the League of Women Voters comes as hundreds of sexual assault allegations against ICE and Border Patrol agents remain largely uninvestigated.
migrantinsider.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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If Trump lashes out and begins bombing his own country, Democrats will have blood on their hands.
November 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Scary
US has not only bombed another alleged drug boat killing more people- altho we have zero proof they were carrying drugs. Btw Venezuela does not make or sell fentanyl.
We don’t know why 3 American war ships, atomic sub, aircraft carrier& bombers- are in the waters outside Venezuela. Wtf
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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NEW: The DOJ is in settlement talks with Mike Flynn for $50M. They're robbing us blind. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Michael Flynn, DOJ in Settlement Talks Over $50 Million Claim
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who — like the president — claim they’re owed major payouts from the US government as vi...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Don’t know if this post is true but if it is😡😡😡😡
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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If possible,donate to your local soup kitchen
October 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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It's bad. They really took a hit. And folks are now on the ground in Jamaica moving to help. They need our support:

www.today.com/news/how-to-...
How to Help People Impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa has devastated parts of Jamaica and brought heavy rains and flooding to other countries in the Caribbean. Here's how to help.
www.today.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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It still boggles my mind that so many people couldn't grasp last year how significantly more morally depraved a second Trump term would be in comparison to the first. And how so many people still can't comprehend that our national crisis isn't about politics, but simple morality.
October 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Millions of Americans are already learning that their health insurance costs for 2026 are going way up.

I want to hear from you so we can make this impossible for the GOP to ignore the consequences of their policies.

If your premiums are going up, reply below and please share your story.
October 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
@chrislhayes.bsky.social

Who do I see about getting Jack Smith some air time? I will give lots of blood or whatever it takes.

Thanks so much!
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 AM