WHCA rejects Trump administration’s plan to take over briefing room seating chart In an email to members on Monday, the WHCA board said the plans, confirmed by POLITICO, are a “wrong-headed effort.”

The Trump administration wants to control press briefing room seat assignments. Journalists are pushing back.

West Virginians voted for independent schools. Lawmakers want to circumvent them. West Virginians voted down a constitutional amendment to give politicians control over schools. Lawmakers are pushing a bill to take over anyway.

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DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems.

Either corrupt or stupid. Either way, it is very damaging to our gov.

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What is it about watching a 4-year-old tell a 78-year-old with the maturity of a 2-year-old to "shut up and go away" that is SO deeply satisfying?

DOJ lawyers should go on a mass nationwide strike.

REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!

She does know, but she was speaking to one particular person who doesn't know the difference.

A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug Disruptive weather linked to climate change has dented coffee bean supplies, which industry experts warn could soon leave a bitter taste in consumers’ mouths.

Disruptive weather linked to climate change has dented coffee bean supplies, which industry experts warn could soon lead to higher prices for consumers.

Decision to dump water from Tulare County lakes altered after sending locals into a mad scramble – SJV Water Water managers were relieved Thursday evening after the Army Corps of Engineers agreed to back off of a sudden decision earlier in the day to dump massive

The carefully managed water systems in California's Central Valley saw a sudden deluge after the Army Corps of Engineers unexpectedly released reservoir water.

“In 25 years, I’ve never seen anything like this. I was given no explanation at all.”

January 31, 2025 On February 1, 1862, in the early days of the Civil War, the Atlantic Monthly published Julia Ward Howe's "Battle Hymn of the Republic,” summing up the cause of freedom for which the United States tro...

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Magnificent:

Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight The Mexican government has criticized President Donald Trump's unilateral immigration actions, and the landing would have required Mexico's assistance.

It should be obvious, but doesn’t seem widely understood that the US can’t unilaterally deport people. It needs a deportation agreement with another country. This gives those countries a degree of leverage over the US if they simply refuse, as Mexico just did.

US senator files 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act’ bill banning ejaculation A senator in America has filed a bill titled “Contraception Begins at Erection Act” that would make it unlawful for a man to ejaculate unless it’s to reproduce.In the US, conservative attacks on women...

This is genius...

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The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is DEIAtruth@opm.gov.

Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.

This is written by the bishop who stood up to Orange Voldemort. Everyone should be buying this. It's available on Amazon for $14. I'm an atheist and I'm buying it. #booksky

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Emergency video! In this i discuss the pardons of criminals, and much more!

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@samkeffelwx, a meteorologist from Wisconsin was fired for commenting on the Musk national salute. Let's show her some support!

Free speech absolutists

I think this is all show. The Felon and Putin already have a plan to screw Ukraine. IMHO.

Just saying.

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Winter snow storm in WV. At one time we had 6 males and 4 females at the feeders.

Waiting on his time on the feeder.

Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals Officials have confirmed eight new outbreaks in Michigan poultry flocks since mid-December.

Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals

GOP playbook. Dems are saintly giving away power. Is it time to re-learn the rules for winning with an under-educated populace? As a group of WV's working to start a media company with the goal to combat a veto proof legislature, we're seeking feedback.