The president's son, who was never involved in this industry before his father became president, should not be getting contracts from the Pentagon. This is absurd corruption that Republicans in congress will say nothing about and do no oversight. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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TurboTax and H&R Block spent $7 million lobbying the Trump administration to kill Direct File.
Both companies donated to Trump's 2024 campaign and inauguration committees.
“I’ve never experienced anything like this in my entire life,” Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) said, fighting back tears. The Tucson Democrat described the way people were laying down inside as “like sardines.” “It is frightening in there,” Grijalva said. “It is disgusting.”
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Hegseth purge of Black and women officers larger than previously reported
"Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for MORE THAN A DOZEN Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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Note how this explicitly acknowledges they want their laws to treat Palestinians differently than Jews. That racist double standard is a reality of Israel that its apologists often deny.
Pege Hegseth's chief of staff tried to block the promotion of a black female combat veteran because, as the article notes, "President Trump would not want to stand next to a Black female officer at military events" in Washington DC
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The purges are the worst part of the SAVE Act that no one’s talking about. Requiring birth certificates and passports is bad, but the Trump administration also intends to purge the voter rolls of eligible voters. And they’d get to pick and choose who to purge
THREAD: Cherise Doyley was in her 12th hour of contractions at the hospital when a tablet was brought to her bedside.
On the screen was a Zoom call with a judge and several lawyers and doctors.
She was in court, a nurse told her. The reason? For failing to agree to a C-section.
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We've seen another morning of increased ICE activity with DHS helicopter out and about in Chicagoland.
Feds have taken people from Humboldt Park and Ravenswood. Vehicles also seen in Rogers Park. ICE watchers are asking north side neighbors to get outside and keep an eye on landscapers & laborers.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN INTERACTING WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (ICE) • If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, please call ICIRR's 24-Hour Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693). • If you find yourself interacting with an ICE officer in any location including your workplace, or out in the community, remember: • You have the right to remain silent when questioned or arrested by immigration officers • You should remain calm and keep your hands where the officer can see them. • You can state that you wish to speak with an attorney. • You are not required to • Discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police, immigration agents, or other officials • Sign anything you do not understand. • If an officer knocks on your door at home: • You have the right to not open the door. • ICE officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE "warrants" are not signed by judges; they are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and they do not grant authority to enter your home without your consent • If you are outdoors and think you see immigration officers nearby: • You can move to a safe indoor space • If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe to do so, you can record the activity with your phone or write down any relevant information about what you witness— ALWAYS being careful to not interfere or otherwise obstruct the operation • DO NOT: • Post unverified information on social media • Interfere with the investigation or otherwise put yourself in harm's way NEED SUPPORT? CALL ICIRR'S FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK HOTLINE: 1-855-435-7693
There are reports of ICE activity on the north side of Chicago happening now.
Please share so people in the area can be aware and take precautions.
If you’re in the area please come by our office at 7016 N Clark St for ICE whistles.
We protect each other. Chinga la migra.
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Rubio: “Let me tell you, Iran is run by lunatics, religious fanatic lunatics.”
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Horrifying. Jesus Lord in heaven.
I haven't said anything about this before, bc in the grand scheme of horrors this only rates as an inconvenience, but since others are experiencing it:
Just three days after CBP arrested me for filming them outside Broadview on 9/27, my TSA Pre & Global Entry were suspended—and so were my wife's.
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IL is on the verge of electing a Senator far more aligned with Trump, MAGA power brokers & ICE infrastructure expansion than the values of a deep-blue state.
Here’s what Raja Krishnamoorthi hopes you don’t know about him & how we elect someone better.
Trump's CBP abandons a nearly blind Burmese refugee in the Buffalo cold. He is found dead 5 days later.
I break down the disturbing details & offer background to his case.
I am calling for accountability for Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death & answers for his grieving family.
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Yes! I do see the hope aspect in when she realizes that she too loved —-despite initially thinking she was maybe incapable of it? To me that read as hopeful
Also, same! I love to talk about books. I’ve just started going to book clubs at my local Chicago bookstores and it’s been so so wonderful
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