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pro publica is a national treasure

immigrants sent to gitmo are denied basic due process

shackled men being loaded onto military cargo planes

shackled men being loaded onto military cargo planes

In a move that redefines "offshoring," the Trump administration has commenced airlifting approximately 100 Venezuelan immigrants to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. These individuals, labeled as "high-threat illegal aliens," have been transported from Texas to the infamous detention facility, historically reserved for terrorism suspects. The administration touts this operation as a testament to President Donald Trump's unwavering commitment to national security. However, the lack of transparency regarding the detainees' identities and alleged crimes has raised eyebrows. Investigations reveal that many of these immigrants have no criminal records beyond illegal entry, with some detained for months due to deportation challenges. Families and legal advocates express deep concern over the detainees' isolation and the denial of legal representation, prompting the ACLU to file a lawsuit demanding access to these individuals. As the administration plans to expand Guantanamo's capacity to detain up to 30,000 immigrants, critics argue that this approach resurrects a dark chapter of U.S. history, transforming the facility into a legal black hole for those seeking a better life.

#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#anti-immigration
awful nominations

very large orange clown with half of the worlds cholesterol in his veins nominates pro-heroin advocate for nations top health position

fucking clownshow

fucking clownshow

In a plot twist that could make a soap opera blush, the Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—the black sheep of America's Camelot and a vocal vaccine skeptic—as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Donald Trump. The 52-48 vote saw Republican stalwart Mitch McConnell break ranks, perhaps recalling his own tango with polio, to oppose the nomination. Kennedy, who once championed the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, now wields authority over a $1.7 trillion health empire, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH. His confirmation has sent shockwaves through the medical community, with experts likening his appointment to "putting a flat earther in charge of NASA." As Kennedy takes the helm, public health officials brace for a new era where science and skepticism share the same office.

#awful-nominations#full-stupid
full stupid

incompetent morons dont know how to tech, leaves dog.gov open to anyone to write to

image of compromised doge.gov website

image of compromised doge.gov website

In a dazzling display of cybersecurity prowess, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has launched its official website, doge.gov, with all the fortifications of a sandcastle at high tide. Independent web developers discovered that the site's database is as open as a public library, allowing anyone with a keyboard to publish content directly to this "official" government platform. Demonstrating the site's robust security, one developer added entries proclaiming, "this is a joke of a .gov site" and "THESE 'EXPERTS' LEFT THEIR DATABASE OPEN ... ." This revelation comes hot on the heels of Musk's assurance that DOGE's operations would be "maximally transparent," a promise now fulfilled beyond our wildest expectations. As the site continues to mirror DOGE's posts from Musk's social media platform X and display various statistics about the federal workforce, one can't help but marvel at the administration's avant-garde approach to digital governance.

#full-stupid#killing-democracy
killing democracy

criminals fire cops that watch over them

cfpb logo

cfpb logo

In a stunning display of bureaucratic efficiency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has axed its entire team of technologists—those pesky experts who dared to scrutinize Big Tech's foray into financial services. This mass termination, executed under the watchful eye of President Donald Trump and his ever-zealous Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, leaves the agency brilliantly unprepared to oversee the very industry it's meant to regulate. Employees were graciously informed of their immediate dismissal via a hastily crafted email, some addressed as "[EmployeeFirstName][EmployeeLastName]," because personalization is paramount. As the CFPB's mission to protect consumers from financial malfeasance crumbles, one can't help but marvel at the administration's commitment to efficiency over efficacy.

#killing-democracy#lawlessness#money
full stupid

musk's department of efficiency: your tax dollars at work

Elon Musk, the new HR manager for America Incorporated, pondering which federal agency is next on the chopping block.

Elon Musk, the new HR manager for America Incorporated, pondering which federal agency is next on the chopping block.

Ah yes, the old 'let's-just-fire-everyone' approach to governance. Nothing says efficiency like billionaire Elon Musk running amok in federal agencies, slashing jobs left and right. In other words, Trump has essentially handed the keys of the federal government to a man who thinks he can handle it like one of his many companies—completely ignoring that this isn't a boardroom, but an entire country's workforce. Because if there's one thing we learned from Musk's Twitter escapades, it's that chaos and dysfunction are the new normal.

Meanwhile, Musk stands next to Trump in the Oval Office, touting 'maximally transparent' operations—while conveniently omitting any specifics. But sure, let’s call this a corporate turnaround. The Department of Veterans Affairs is so grateful for the incredible opportunity to axe over a thousand jobs, saving a staggering $98 million a year... which is just a drop in the federal budget ocean. And who could forget the essential task of cutting jobs at the National Nuclear Security Administration? Nothing screams national security like layoffs at the agency safeguarding our nuclear weapons.

Source: npr.org

#full-stupid#imperialism
full stupid

trump's innovative job creation: firing federal workers

Nothing screams 'efficient government' like a photo of the Department of Energy just before burning it down from the inside.

Nothing screams 'efficient government' like a photo of the Department of Energy just before burning it down from the inside.

In a dazzling display of fiscal responsibility, the Trump administration has started swinging the axe at newly hired federal employees, focusing on those with less than two years under their belts. Because nothing says 'efficient government' like gutting staff responsible for education, small business grants, and—you guessed it—nuclear weapons security. President Trump, joined by his trusted adviser Elon Musk (because who better to advise on government efficiency than a space billionaire?), is leading the charge to slash 'excessive government spending', which, for the uninitiated, comprises a massive 3% of the federal budget. In other words, a real game-changer. But sure, let's keep those who can barely find their offices on day one to run the nuclear stockpile. Priorities.

Source: npr.org

#full-stupid#national-security#killing-democracy
killing democracy

frump admin directs agencies to fire all probationary employees, making america less safe

vice president neck flaps

vice president neck flaps

The Trump administration just fired thousands of federal workers in the most dystopian way possibleprerecorded videos, group calls, and emails that never even arrived. In a sweeping two-day purge, agency heads were ordered to dump most trial-period and probationary employees, a move that could wipe out over 200,000 federal jobs without cause. Some workers were given 30 minutes to leave their offices, while others were told their termination via an automated apartment complex hotline. (Because nothing says “streamlining government” like getting fired by a real estate voicemail.) The goal? Shrink the federal workforce under Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a plan Trump has openly celebrated as a way to gut the so-called bureaucratic “deep state.” Meanwhile, entire departments—including those working on special education and small business support—are now missing critical staff, not because of poor performance, but because they were the easiest to fire. So if government services suddenly start failing? Well, that’s just efficiency at work.
#killing-democracy
losses

judge blocks man in womens make up from banning care for transgender people

protestors standing up for trans youth

protestors standing up for trans youth

A federal judge just blocked Trump's latest attack on transgender people, issuing a temporary restraining order against his executive orders targeting trans health care and legal recognition. The ruling comes as families and health care providers scramble to deal with hospitals suspending care in fear of losing federal funding. Judge Brendan A. Hurson called the orders “horribly dangerous” for an already vulnerable population, but Trump’s DOJ insists this is just about “exploring a policy goal” (which is totally normal government speak for stripping away rights and medical care). Meanwhile, Republican attorneys general are openly threatening hospitals, warning them to stop providing care or risk losing hundreds of millions in federal funding. But sure, this isn’t about cruelty—it’s about efficiency.
#losses
not awful

in typical gop fashion nobody gives a fuck till it hurts them, and the senile old man in clown make up is going to fuck kentucky, so mcconnel is trying to do the right thing

mitch "freeze turtle" mcconnel

mitch "freeze turtle" mcconnel

Mitch McConnell—the guy who spent years enabling Trump—is suddenly very concerned about Trump’s reckless trade war. Hours before becoming the only Republican senator to vote against Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as DNI, McConnell took to the Courier-Journal to slam Trump’s tariff plan, warning it will hurt Kentucky’s economy and cost the average Kentuckian up to $1,200 per year. He reminded readers that 75,000 Kentucky farms, the bourbon industry, and auto manufacturers all rely on international trade, meaning Trump’s tariffs could gut local businesses and put thousands of jobs at risk. McConnell even admitted “tariffs are bad policy” and that alienating allies will only hurt American workers. Fascinating, considering he spent years propping up the guy now wrecking the economy. So, congratulations, Mitch! You finally said something sensible—after helping create this disaster.
#not-awful
corruption

ny prosecutor danielle sassoon has bigger balls than every gop member of congress

danielle sassoon

danielle sassoon

Well, that escalated quickly. The top federal prosecutor in New York and two senior prosecutors in D.C. just resigned after refusing to obey a DOJ order to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams—because apparently, if you're on Team Trump, the Justice Department now exists to make your legal problems disappear. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered the case shut down, arguing that prosecuting Adams was inconvenient for Trump’s anti-immigration and crime messaging. But prosecutors weren’t buying it, with Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. Attorney for SDNY, straight-up accusing Adams' lawyers of offering a quid pro quo—as in, drop the case, and Adams will play ball with Trump’s agenda. After Sassoon and others resigned in protest, Bove sent her a blistering 8-page letter accusing her office of “insubordination” (aka: doing their jobs). Oh, and just to really hammer home the mob movie vibes, Bove left the door open for the DOJ to “renew its investigation” into Adams later—because nothing says “totally above-board justice” like using a criminal case as leverage against a sitting mayor. Meanwhile, Adams—previously so unfairly targeted—now loves the Justice Department, calling Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi a champion of fighting “weaponization.” Amazing how fast corruption stops being a problem when it works in your favor.
#corruption
lawlessness

tweenage kids are now trying to 'audit' the irs

irs building

irs building

Well, it finally happened—Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has infiltrated the IRS. That’s right, Musk’s hand-picked “efficiency experts” now have access to the most sensitive taxpayer data in the country, because why not let a billionaire with six companies under investigation poke around the IRS? According to reports, a top Musk aide has arrived at the agency to “examine operations,” which totally won’t involve targeting political enemies, leaking private financial records, or delaying refunds for anyone who doesn’t pass the Musk loyalty test. Lawmakers are already raising alarms, but don’t worry—the government swears there are safeguards in place, because those have worked so well in the past. So, if your tax refund mysteriously vanishes, just remember—it’s all in the name of efficiency.
#lawlessness
full stupid

alcoholic moron says some dumb shit while representing us overseas

look at this moron fuck were such a joke

look at this moron fuck were such a joke

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just got in front of a microphone in Brussels and broadcasted to the world that the U.S. isn’t prepared to face Russia—especially at sea. He claims it would take over seven years to build the necessary ships, which is just an incredible thing to say out loud while tensions with Moscow are already high. But don’t worry—he reassured NATO allies that they should step up their own defense spending because the U.S. isn’t planning to be “Uncle Sucker” for European security anymore. He also took the opportunity to shut the door on Ukraine joining NATO and call the idea of restoring Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders “unrealistic.” So to recap: the Pentagon chief just told the world the U.S. isn’t ready for war, NATO shouldn’t count on us, and Ukraine should get comfortable with territorial losses—all while Russia watches with great interest. Fantastic strategy.
#full-stupid
leopards ate my face

thousands of people in trump states might very well lose their good high paying jobs over his budget cuts

ford assembly plant that may

ford assembly plant that may

Ford CEO Jim Farley just dropped a truth bomb: if Trump kills EV subsidies, thousands of American jobs could be on the chopping block. After investing billions into factories in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee, Ford is now warning that if Republicans repeal Biden-era funding, those workers might be out of luck. Farley specifically called out Trump’s plan to gut support for electric vehicle manufacturing, saying "many of those jobs will be at risk." But hey, who needs high-paying factory jobs and cutting-edge American innovation when you can… stick it to the libs by killing EVs?
#leopards-ate-my-face
losses

judge reinstates watchdog illegaly fired by the guy in clown make up

hampton dellinger, badass name dude

hampton dellinger, badass name dude

Well, that backfired. In a major loss for Trump’s DOJ, Judge Amy Berman Jackson just issued a temporary restraining order reinstating Hampton Dellinger as Special Counsel for the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) after Trump tried to fire him for no apparent reason. Turns out, when someone is appointed to a five-year term, you can’t just yeet them out because they might be inconvenient. The ruling blocks Trump from installing a loyalist—for now—and sets up a hearing on February 26 to decide if the OSC should remain independent or become yet another MAGA cleanup crew. But don’t worry, Trump’s DOJ can still appeal—because nothing says respect for the rule of law like desperately trying to break it.
#losses
awful nominations

this mfer straight up perjured himself and these spineless cuck republicans will approve him anyway

this fucking garbage can is going to do irreperable damage to the worlds premiere law enforcement agency

this fucking garbage can is going to do irreperable damage to the worlds premiere law enforcement agency

Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, is already making headlines—and not in a good way. Senator Dick Durbin says Patel may have lied under oath during his confirmation hearing after whistleblowers reported that he’s been personally orchestrating a purge of career FBI officials, despite not even being confirmed yet. Allegedly, Patel has been calling the shots from the sidelines, directing Trump loyalists in the DOJ and White House to fire senior FBI leadership that had any involvement in past Trump investigations. When asked under oath if he knew of “any plans” to punish FBI agents, Patel shockingly said no. If these allegations are true, he perjured himself—but his team calls the claims “second-hand gossip.” Because, of course, why hold off on gutting the FBI until you actually run it?
#awful-nominations
corruption

the worlds biggest pieces of shit approve of cheetolini shuttering usaid

people protesting in favor of the usaid

people protesting in favor of the usaid

Authoritarian regimes across the globe are thrilled as Trump and Elon Musk torch USAID, a move celebrated by Russia, Hungary, Belarus, Venezuela, and other dictatorships that have long despised the agency’s role in promoting democracy and humanitarian aid. Moscow wasted no time gloating, calling USAID a “mechanism for changing regimes”, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán cheered the death of “globalist Soros organizations.” Meanwhile, aid groups are warning of impending humanitarian disasters—but who needs food, medicine, and democracy when you can score political points? The cuts will leave millions without crucial support while handing China an easy win in the global influence game, as even some Republicans admit this move is spectacularly short-sighted. But hey, at least Trump and Musk got a round of applause from the world’s strongmen—that’s what really matters.
#corruption#lawlessness#national-security#killing-democracy
corruption

state department drops bid to spend 400 million on teslas after public notices

swasticar cybecuck

swasticar cybecuck

Well, that didn’t age well. The State Department is suddenly backing off a $400 million plan to buy armored Teslas after people noticed that handing a no-bid federal contract to a sitting government official who also owns the company might be just a little corrupt. The deal, conveniently started under Biden but only Tesla showed interest, would have seen the government shelling out taxpayer money for Cybertrucks—the same ones infamous for rust, finger-pinching doors, and accelerator pedals that may or may not work. After MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow pointed out how sketchy this looked, Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (oh, the irony), threw a tantrum on X, asking why she was “lying.” Meanwhile, the government quietly edited the contract to remove Tesla’s name, because nothing screams transparency like scrubbing the record at 9 PM. Ethics experts are now slightly concerned that the guy leading government efficiency while running six companies under federal investigation might have some conflicts of interest. But hey, don’t worry—BMW is still getting a much smaller $40 million contract, so at least Musk’s peers are getting some crumbs.
#corruption#losses
killing democracy

trump's diplomacy: because europe who?

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth discussing peace talks with NATO allies, who are all wondering if their invite got lost in the mail.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth discussing peace talks with NATO allies, who are all wondering if their invite got lost in the mail.

In the latest whimsical episode of Trump's political theater, he's preparing to play peace broker between Russia and a notably absent Ukraine. NATO allies are scratching their heads and probably Googling 'how to shake your head in all languages' as the administration hints at face-to-face talks with Putin, minus those pesky European stakeholders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, channeling his inner 'we're definitely not betraying Ukraine' vibes, assures us that this is all part of a 'negotiated peace.' Yes, because nothing screams 'peace' like starting negotiations by offering concessions to Russia and forgetting to invite Ukraine. Meanwhile, European diplomats are wondering how many synonyms for 'appeasement' they can diplomatically use in one speech. Bravo, Trump administration, for redefining 'talks' by excluding everyone they affect.

Source: npr.org

#killing-democracy#imperialism
killing democracy

trump's one-man mission to kill consumer protection

Elizabeth Warren rallies outside the CFPB. Because nothing says 'protect consumers' like firing the people meant to do just that.

Elizabeth Warren rallies outside the CFPB. Because nothing says 'protect consumers' like firing the people meant to do just that.

In a display of peak efficiency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has decided the best way to 'protect' consumers is by firing dozens of employees. Who needs consumer watchdogs when you can just let Wall Street run wild? The agency, which remains conveniently shuttered, sent out termination emails that seem to have been written by a bot having a bad day. Just ask Taylor Sonne, who was apparently so incompetent that he earned a promotion and a stellar performance review right before being booted out. Jonathan McKernan is ready to step into the director's chair, ensuring the continued tradition of leaving consumers to fend for themselves in a marketplace that’s fair only to corporate giants. But sure, this is just what the agency needs: a complete lack of accountability and a mail merge blunder masquerading as a HR strategy.

Source: npr.org

#killing-democracy#corruption
awful nominations

chaos machine nominates russian asset with no knowledge of the job to director of national intelligence

hes so excited to show off shit he signs like a kid with a kids menu and crayons

hes so excited to show off shit he signs like a kid with a kids menu and crayons

Tulsi Gabbard—former Democrat, current MAGA darling—was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence after a narrow Senate confirmation, proving once again that all you need to succeed in Trump’s administration is loyalty over qualifications. Despite serious concerns over her cozy stance on Russia, praise for Edward Snowden, and history of undermining U.S. intelligence assessments (details, details), GOP senators fell in line—except for Mitch McConnell, the last Republican willing to pretend he cares. Gabbard has vowed to give Trump “honest, unvarnished” intelligence, which in this administration likely means whatever fits the narrative that day. But don’t worry, she promises to crack down on government bloat—because nothing says efficient intelligence oversight like putting a conspiracy-curious former congresswoman in charge of all U.S. intelligence agencies.
#awful-nominations#killing-democracy