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Guardian: House Republicans vote to block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

Common Dreams: Trump Pick to Lead IRS Signals 'Open Season for Tax Cheats'

> The nomination of Billy Long, said one lawmaker, indicates "Trump's intention to make the agency less responsive to the American people, while giving a green light to wealthy tax cheats."

HuffPost: Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Was Accused Of Insider Trading Amid DOJ Probe

Daily Beast: Disturbing Trend as Internet Thirsts After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Assassin

@JoeW Why UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Murder is ‘Classic’ Vendetta By Wronged Man: Experts

> James Pipe, a criminologist at Free Grants for Felons, told the Daily Beast there were “several notable aspects” that support this theory, including that the assassin left behind inscribed bullet casing with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” on them.

> “These terms are reminiscent of strategies employed by insurance companies to minimize payouts,” Pipe noted. “This suggests the killer intended to convey a message, potentially indicating a deep-seated frustration with insurance practices.”

Hill: Senate GOP sees Hegseth nomination as likely doomed

Everyone is hammering on the slain CEO.

Of all the times to want to cut the VA 100%, I wish Mr. Musk and his associates the best of luck

Common Dreams: Jayapal, Sanders Offer Answer to Elon Musk's Healthcare Cost Question

> "The most efficiently run healthcare systems in the world," said National Nurses United, "have been proven time and time again to be single-payer systems."

ABC News: Trump asks to dismiss Georgia election interference case over presidential immunity

@Unionhawk I would love to see how his DOGE would impact the federal investigations against his companies.

Daily Beast: Defiant Hegseth Says He Had a ‘Great Week’ Despite Mounting Allegations

Guardian: Raw milk CEO whose products have been recalled may lead US raw milk policy

Politico: Musk, on Capitol Hill, says ‘get rid of all credits’

People are talking about Jon Stewart running for presidency.

Which I have no problems with.

If an orange TV con man can win presidency twice, why couldn't the comedy land's Obi-Wan Kenobi?

Sadly Don's administration won't have a problem with the industry. Those keep him a love and they will cut hefty checks for GOP.

Common Dreams: 'Nothing Is Sacrosanct': GOP Floats Social Security Cuts After Musk Capitol Hill Visit

New Progressive Caucus Chair Ready to 'Fight Billionaires, Grifters, and Republican Frauds'

> "Our caucus will make sure the Democratic Party stands up to corporate interests for working people," said Rep. Greg Casar.

Guardian: Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare

> one commenter on CNN’s Instagram post about Thompson’s death wrote: “Can’t find the room to care over my daughter’s $60,000 cancer treatment. Thoughts and prayers.”

Politico: A convicted Proud Boys leader returns to Washington as Trump’s homecoming looms

> Tarrio’s return to the courthouse just across the street from the Capitol marked a dark reunion of sorts. Fourteen months ago, he was sentenced to 22 years in prison for organizing the vanguard of the mob that nearly derailed the transfer of power. His seditious conspiracy conviction was the high watermark for a Justice Department seeking to punish the ringleaders of the mob.

Guardian: Biden extended contracts to private immigration jails despite reports of ‘horrific’ conditions

Daily Beast: Putin’s Pals Say Tucker Carlson Is Acting as a Secret Back-Channel to Trump

MSNBC: Russian TV host gleefully claims Trump's Cabinet will 'dismantle' America, report says

Opinion: Trump’s Cabinet choices are dreadful. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?

> response from Senate Democrats — who will have votes and a voice in the confirmation process — has been remarkably muted. Ask a Senate Democrat about the nominees, and you’re more likely to hear “I have some serious concerns” than the far more appropriate “My God, is Trump insane? These are the worst nominees in history!”

> they believe that it is politically clever for them to show voters that they seek bipartisanship, even if that desire turns out to be unrequited. “As I have long said, our preference is to secure bipartisan solutions wherever possible and look for ways to collaborate with our Republican colleagues to help working families,” Chuck Schumer, leader of Senate Democrats, said on social media.

> Voters don’t care about bipartisanship. They might tell pollsters they’d prefer it if everyone in Washington got along, and they may sincerely mean it. But when it comes time to vote, that’s not how they act.

> Opposition isn’t about how voters judge the opposition party; it’s about how they judge the party in power.

With the election over, Republicans are suddenly interested in cutting Social Security

Yahoo (Daily Beast): MAGA Pundit Accuses ‘Wicked’ of ‘Racism’ After Falsely Suggesting Ariana Grande Is Hispanic

Guardian: Trump assembling US cabinet of billionaires worth combined $340bn

Daily Beast: AOC Battles Lawmaker Twice Her Age to Lead Dems’ Trump Fightback

Project 2025 to Drop $1M to Pressure GOP Senators to Back Pete Hegseth