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Constantly amazed by the compassion people show! 💜

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The Trump administration plans to deploy more than 200 Homeland Security officers to a naval installation outside of Chicago to start an immigration enforcement campaign in the city.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/28/trump-administration-…

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In Atlanta, staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered to applaud colleagues who resigned following the firing of Director Susan Monarez. With four top officials stepping down, many now feel that the CDC is effectively finished.
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For clarification on yesterday’s post. Susan Monarez, CDC Director, who had been pushing back against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was cornered with an ultimatum that she resign or be fired.

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Trump lashed out after an Utah judge ordered state lawmakers to redraw the congressional map, calling the ruling “absolutely unconstitutional.” But the decision is firmly rooted in Utah’s democratic process.

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We’re going to go on a rant for a minute, and yes we’re bringing some history with us. Back in 1755, Benjamin Franklin wrote words that still echo today: “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither…

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We saw all your comments yesterday on our post about celebrity chef and D.C. icon José Andrés, and we agree with you he truly deserves the Nobel Peace Prize! 💚

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Susan Monarez, who had only recently taken over as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stepped down after a turbulent first month marked by sweeping vaccine policy changes and staff reductions.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced this month that the state will open a second immigration detention facility, dubbed the “Deportation Depot,” at a former state prison located west of Jacksonville.
https://floridaphoenix.com/2025/08/14/second-imm…

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The Trump administration again petitioned the Supreme Court to block the use of billions in foreign aid. The administration urged the justices to overturn a lower court order that requires the government to spend the funds already appropriated by Congr…

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Federal Emergency Management Agency suspended over 30 employees after they wrote to Congress warning that the Trump administration had severely weakened the nation’s ability to respond to hurricanes, floods,

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You did it! Thank you for voting. Democrat Catelin Drey has flipped an open Iowa state Senate seat, raise a glass! This victory means Republicans no longer hold a supermajority in Iowa.

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