Redbrickbear said:boognish_bear said:A judge is inclined to issue a temporary injunction prohibiting entities outside the Treasury Department — including Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency — from accessing sensitive taxpayer records, the judge said. https://t.co/VaaLNVuLES
— ABC News (@ABC) February 5, 2025
The DC swamp class will defend itself and its entrenched interests
Married A Horn said:Redbrickbear said:boognish_bear said:A judge is inclined to issue a temporary injunction prohibiting entities outside the Treasury Department — including Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency — from accessing sensitive taxpayer records, the judge said. https://t.co/VaaLNVuLES
— ABC News (@ABC) February 5, 2025
The DC swamp class will defend itself and its entrenched interests
Gotta stop him from following the money laundering trail.
NEW: Lawyers with the Department of Justice agreed Wednesday to a proposed temporary order that would largely prohibit the Treasury Department from sharing sensitive financial data with the Department of Government Efficiency.https://t.co/kRDCaQqarU
— ABC News (@ABC) February 6, 2025
Sounds like some DOJ lawyers need to be let go.boognish_bear said:NEW: Lawyers with the Department of Justice agreed Wednesday to a proposed temporary order that would largely prohibit the Treasury Department from sharing sensitive financial data with the Department of Government Efficiency.https://t.co/kRDCaQqarU
— ABC News (@ABC) February 6, 2025
Oldbear83 said:Sounds like some DOJ lawyers need to be let go.boognish_bear said:NEW: Lawyers with the Department of Justice agreed Wednesday to a proposed temporary order that would largely prohibit the Treasury Department from sharing sensitive financial data with the Department of Government Efficiency.https://t.co/kRDCaQqarU
— ABC News (@ABC) February 6, 2025
Over $4 billion to Haiti but Haiti only got 2% of it. The rest went to firms in DC and "other" pic.twitter.com/5CzzZT0i2H
— Peachy Keenan (@KeenanPeachy) February 5, 2025
1️⃣ Gov-funded NGO gets a USAID grant for something vague like “strengthening education.”
— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) February 5, 2025
2️⃣ That NGO dumps millions into a DAF (Donor-Advised Fund).
3️⃣ The DAF isn’t required to disclose what the NGO told them to do with the money.
4️⃣ But somehow, every hyperpolitical…
he's holding onto his seat because if he resigned his replacement would be a Democrat.boognish_bear said:
Can we add a clause that if you fall more than once you lose your seat?McConnell fell again inside the room, we’re told https://t.co/Hb1nWUGDvp
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) February 5, 2025
According to the Columbia Journalism Review, USAID supported 6,200 journalists, 707 news outlets and 279 media sector civil society organizations in 30 different countries.
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) February 6, 2025
No wonder the news all sounds the same.
whiterock said:he's holding onto his seat because if he resigned his replacement would be a Democrat.boognish_bear said:
Can we add a clause that if you fall more than once you lose your seat?McConnell fell again inside the room, we’re told https://t.co/Hb1nWUGDvp
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) February 5, 2025
Currently KY governor is Andy Beshear (D) who has promised to ignored KY law requiring a Governor to appoint a replacement from the same party as the outgoing member.
So despite how frustrating his neverTrumper antics might be from time to time, we should thank him for hanging in there despite the enormous difficulties he faces.
whiterock said:he's holding onto his seat because if he resigned his replacement would be a Democrat.boognish_bear said:
Can we add a clause that if you fall more than once you lose your seat?McConnell fell again inside the room, we’re told https://t.co/Hb1nWUGDvp
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) February 5, 2025
Currently KY governor is Andy Beshear (D) who has promised to ignored KY law requiring a Governor to appoint a replacement from the same party as the outgoing member.
So despite how frustrating his neverTrumper antics might be from time to time, we should thank him for hanging in there despite the enormous difficulties he faces.
Redbrickbear said:whiterock said:he's holding onto his seat because if he resigned his replacement would be a Democrat.boognish_bear said:
Can we add a clause that if you fall more than once you lose your seat?McConnell fell again inside the room, we’re told https://t.co/Hb1nWUGDvp
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) February 5, 2025
Currently KY governor is Andy Beshear (D) who has promised to ignored KY law requiring a Governor to appoint a replacement from the same party as the outgoing member.
So despite how frustrating his neverTrumper antics might be from time to time, we should thank him for hanging in there despite the enormous difficulties he faces.
McConnell's term does not expire until 2027
I don't think he can make it two years
Married A Horn said:Redbrickbear said:whiterock said:he's holding onto his seat because if he resigned his replacement would be a Democrat.boognish_bear said:
Can we add a clause that if you fall more than once you lose your seat?McConnell fell again inside the room, we’re told https://t.co/Hb1nWUGDvp
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) February 5, 2025
Currently KY governor is Andy Beshear (D) who has promised to ignored KY law requiring a Governor to appoint a replacement from the same party as the outgoing member.
So despite how frustrating his neverTrumper antics might be from time to time, we should thank him for hanging in there despite the enormous difficulties he faces.
McConnell's term does not expire until 2027
I don't think he can make it two years
Weekend at Bernie's that mofo.
BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration and DOGE head Elon Musk from implementing their federal employee buyout offer until at least Monday afternoon.https://t.co/JIaLjLsWzS
— ABC News (@ABC) February 6, 2025
nein51 said:
While we are on topic. How do we feel about governance via executive order? I like a lot of what he is doing but I don't love doing it via executive orders.
It feels good right now but I won't feel good when it's the "other side" doing it.
Have to give him credit though. He's doing essentially exactly what he said he was going to.
“Sorry Bill, but we just make executive orders now.” pic.twitter.com/RUofFrhOa5
— Scott Barber (@thescottbarber) February 6, 2025
If there's anything politicians fear the most, it's transparency. Especially the corrupt ones
— Peter L. D. (@PeterDeGiglio) February 6, 2025
The first flight of high-threat criminal illegals aliens has arrived at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. These criminals trampled over our previously wide open border to bring violence and mayhem to our communities. President Trump has taken swift action to expel them… pic.twitter.com/Kml8WX3kIK
— Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (@SecDef) February 6, 2025
Pres. Trump said he will sign an executive order to appoint Attorney General Pam Bondi as the head of an anti-Christian bias task force, which will aim to "halt all forms of anti-Christian targeting and discrimination within the federal government." https://t.co/XKgxOUVEqO pic.twitter.com/zOZ7XIsWXX
— ABC News (@ABC) February 6, 2025
excellent. She has some extra timeboognish_bear said:Pres. Trump said he will sign an executive order to appoint Attorney General Pam Bondi as the head of an anti-Christian bias task force, which will aim to "halt all forms of anti-Christian targeting and discrimination within the federal government." https://t.co/XKgxOUVEqO pic.twitter.com/zOZ7XIsWXX
— ABC News (@ABC) February 6, 2025
boognish_bear said:nein51 said:
While we are on topic. How do we feel about governance via executive order? I like a lot of what he is doing but I don't love doing it via executive orders.
It feels good right now but I won't feel good when it's the "other side" doing it.
Have to give him credit though. He's doing essentially exactly what he said he was going to.“Sorry Bill, but we just make executive orders now.” pic.twitter.com/RUofFrhOa5
— Scott Barber (@thescottbarber) February 6, 2025
So I guess this didn't actually happen?boognish_bear said:U.S. reaches deal to avoid boat fees at Panama Canal, State Department says https://t.co/Y1CiHPsBQH
— Axios (@axios) February 6, 2025
She was a cutienein51 said:
I can't see anything from Justine Bateman and not immediately be on the couch watching Family Ties.
ATL Bear said:So I guess this didn't actually happen?boognish_bear said:U.S. reaches deal to avoid boat fees at Panama Canal, State Department says https://t.co/Y1CiHPsBQH
— Axios (@axios) February 6, 2025
Panama denied claims by the U.S. State Department that American warships were granted free passage through the Panama Canal. President José Raúl Mulino strongly refuted the assertion, saying neither he nor his government had the authority to waive transit fees. https://t.co/BInzeDq3gB pic.twitter.com/KwVGz8v4da
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 6, 2025
BREAKING: Trump has released reportedtax plan, including no tax on tips, Social Security for seniors, or overtime pay, per FOX
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) February 6, 2025
White House says Trump will provide the largest tax cut in history for middle class working Americans.
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) February 6, 2025
— LynyrdsMom (@Lynyrds_Mom) February 6, 2025
LIB,MR BEARS said:boognish_bear said:nein51 said:
While we are on topic. How do we feel about governance via executive order? I like a lot of what he is doing but I don't love doing it via executive orders.
It feels good right now but I won't feel good when it's the "other side" doing it.
Have to give him credit though. He's doing essentially exactly what he said he was going to.“Sorry Bill, but we just make executive orders now.” pic.twitter.com/RUofFrhOa5
— Scott Barber (@thescottbarber) February 6, 2025
For years both houses of congress have been content to succeed their responsibilities to the executive branch. They want the talking points so they can raise campaign funds. Solutions cause the money tit to dry up.
Lower gas prices are coming:
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 6, 2025
Since Inauguration Day, oil prices have fallen in a STRAIGHT-LINE lower, now down over -10% from their high.
This drop ALONE is enough to reduce inflation by ~20 basis points or more.
Energy markets are telling us something.
(a thread) pic.twitter.com/lJa89v6b8c
Dems reply7 "But what about eggs?"boognish_bear said:Lower gas prices are coming:
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 6, 2025
Since Inauguration Day, oil prices have fallen in a STRAIGHT-LINE lower, now down over -10% from their high.
This drop ALONE is enough to reduce inflation by ~20 basis points or more.
Energy markets are telling us something.
(a thread) pic.twitter.com/lJa89v6b8c
Assassin said:Dems reply7 "But what about eggs?"boognish_bear said:Lower gas prices are coming:
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 6, 2025
Since Inauguration Day, oil prices have fallen in a STRAIGHT-LINE lower, now down over -10% from their high.
This drop ALONE is enough to reduce inflation by ~20 basis points or more.
Energy markets are telling us something.
(a thread) pic.twitter.com/lJa89v6b8c
Porteroso said:historian said:4th and Inches said:not a fan of the complete abolishment of OSHA.. does need some common sense updatesboognish_bear said:Rep. Andy Biggs introduces bill to abolish OSHA and completely eliminate federal workplace safety protections. pic.twitter.com/NPtJiMvrTJ
— FactPost (@factpostnews) February 4, 2025
The government in its present form might not be capable of common sense anything. Too many of them, for example, cannot even define "woman."
If you don't know the difference between OSHA and the war overpronouns just sit this one out.
RE: U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner Ellen Weintraub
— AwakenedOutlaw⚒️ (@AwakenedOutlaw) February 7, 2025
Her termination letter from DJT is classic Trump! 😄
Oh, and she's refusing to leave office claiming her being fired is illegal.
Wanna bet, lady?
Trump is the Executive Branch.
Pack yo' sh*t. pic.twitter.com/A2JHvaA8pz
