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If Deporting Venezuelan Migrants Without Due Process Doesn’t Concern You, the Price Tag Might.

Trump is using an 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process, despite no war, no invasion, and no legal justification. His administration’s narrative paints these migrants as violent criminals, but 75% have no criminal record. While supporters cheer these actions in the name of safety, they’re overlooking the constitutional violations and ballooning taxpayer costs: $6 million to detain migrants abroad, over 200 lawsuits and counting, and a detention cost that’s 35 times higher than proven alternatives. Following due process isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s cost-effective.

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The Signal Group Chat is a very big deal. You need to understand why.

The White House has closed its investigation into the Signal group chat where senior officials discussed a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Dismissing it as a mistake, they claim no classified information was shared. But military operations are usually classified, and even if this wasn’t, sharing sensitive details on an unsecured platform violated cybersecurity and operational protocols. These actions compromised national security and strained relationships with key intelligence partners. Laws and protocols were broken. The American people are paying the price.

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Public Research Shaped Modern America. Now, DOGE Is Tearing It Down.

From vaccines to the Internet, federally funded public research between the government and universities has made the United States a leader in innovation for more than 80 years. This model is one of the most effective and fiscally responsible investments in the nation’s history. But under the Trump administration’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), this system is being rapidly dismantled in the name of “efficiency”—a reckless move with consequences that will be felt for generations.

Tracing Elon Musk’s Roots of a Troubling Legacy

Elon Musk’s Nazi salutes, coupled with his ties to a family history of antisemitism, and Donald Trump’s history of emboldening far-right groups and pardoning extremists, highlight a dangerous normalization of hate. These connections demand accountability to prevent further erosion of democratic values.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Explained

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established by Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, to modernize federal technology. Elon Musk, an unelected special government employee, leads the initiative, raising concerns about oversight, conflicts of interest, and national security risks. DOGE teams, including young engineers with broad access to government data, work to implement the initiative. The agency is unrelated to Dogecoin (DOGE), the cryptocurrency Musk has publicly supported.

What Dismantling USAID Means for National Security

USAID, the U.S. agency responsible for foreign aid and development, has been rapidly dismantled under the Trump administration, with oversight shifting to the State Department. This move has halted funding, shut down offices, and left critical global aid projects in limbo. The decision weakens U.S. diplomatic influence, increases global instability, and raises national security risks by creating conditions that could fuel conflict, extremism, and economic turmoil.

Blaming DEI for Aviation Disasters: The Truth Behind Trump’s Claims

The government isn’t actively hiring unqualified candidates for FAA positions. Trump misrepresented federal hiring practices, which are designed to expand the applicant pool—not lower qualifications. Every FAA hire must still meet strict safety and performance standards. The policies he attacked apply across all federal agencies, ensuring fair hiring without arbitrary barriers, not compromising aviation safety.

Day 8: A week in of this chaotic new normal.

Over the last eight years, I’ve paid attention. I’ve kept up on my news. The podcasts. The books. Watching things absolutely insane, live, with my own two eyes. And the naive person in me really believed that as the evidence of Trump’s wrongdoings, crimes, lies, etc., piled up, his supporters would see him for who he was: a con artist.

Trump’s Mob Connections Shed Light on the People he Chooses to Surround Himself With

Reflecting on Donald Trump’s historical associations with organized crime provides valuable context for understanding his current selection of close associates and cabinet members. These past connections offer insights into the patterns and criteria he employs when choosing individuals to serve in his administration.

Day Two: Getting asked to be a good Christian is a straight up not good time.

I turned on the news this morning and caught the start of an interview with a giddy Tim Burchett (Rep., TN) and a none-too-pleased Jim

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