UPDATE: The DOGE aide was told by ethics attorneys that he held stock in companies that agency employees are barred from owning — and was advised not to participate in any actions that could benefit him personally.
Days later, he helped fire 90% of CFPB staff anyway.
NEW: A DOGE staffer who is helping carry out the downsizing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in companies that could benefit from the agency’s dismantling, ProPublica has found.
The human condition suffers when fear overwhelms sense.
Conspiracy theories do not top proven science and endangering our children because reading is hard is not an acceptable action.
Ya got so many dreams that you don't know where you put em
So you better turn a few of em loose
Your body's got the feelin that it's starting to rust
You better rev it up and put it to use
Frame stitch of the marquee for a theater Shogo and friends have just left, adorned with a poster for "Streets of Fire".
From Megazone 23 Part 1 (メガゾーン23)
Senate Republicans just advanced Trump's nominee to head up Social Security.
He'll rubber-stamp Trump and Musk's attack on the program — slashing services and threatening Americans' benefits.
For every single American who counts on Social Security, I voted NO.
Friends, about a decade ago I had the honor of hosting the National Contest for National History Day, a wonderful organization that encourages and supports kids all over the country as they study history, creating independent projects, and competing to reach the annual finals, held in June and UMD.
no criminal record
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
An innocent man, picked up by “mistake,” must not be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
Most days I still can't believe Americans elected a fake real estate tycoon moron game show host POTUS once. And then after he incited an insurrection and was convicted of 34 felonies we elected him again and now even more sycophants suck his mushroom dick daily and pretend he's some kind of genius.
Tune in today at 12:30 p.m. EDT for the latest on statewide flooding, as well as news from across the state. Watch the live Team Kentucky Update via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or subscribe at YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.
Never give up. 💪🔥
Results take time, dedication, & discipline—but they do come.
Let go of the limiting beliefs like “I’m too old” or “I’m not smart enough.” Etc. These thoughts only keep us stuck. 🚫
The truth is: you are far more powerful than you realize. ✨
Believe it. Own it. Keep going. 🚀
They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.
-FS Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, published 4/10/1925.
After 100 years, we’re still hypnotized by…Gatsby’s winking symbolism, trying to construe some semblance of morality & find justice in the shimmering ruins. But Fitzgerald’s not saying, Be like me; he’s saying, Look at me. And all these years later, he’s gotten his way
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Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks from the Star Wars prequels and Kelleran Beq in The Mandalorian) directed the video game SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT, which is out today on Xbox Series X/S and Windows.
The richest man in the world spent more money than most of us will see in our lifetimes to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
Cory Booker just gave the longest speech in the history of Congress and concluded by apologizing to everyone who had to stay up all night keeping the chamber open and operating.
Wisconsin! Judge Susan Crawford will work to protect your rights and freedoms. So get out there and vote today by 8pm. You can find your polling place at wisdems.org/vote.
If you have any questions about voting, call or text the Voter Assistance Hotline at 608-336-3232.