Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Today, Trump and Vance capitulate to Russia during the Zelensky visit as Marco Rubio sinks into the couch; the Democratic Party has sued the Trump administration for his attempt to control independent watchdog agencies; Republicans are terrified of crossing Trump and Musk; a federal judge has barred the administration from issuing executive orders barring gender affirming care for transgender minors; ProPublica outlines all the lifesaving USAID programs Trump is cancelling; FAA officials have been ordered to find funding for Musk’s Starlink; Texas introduces a bill that bans gender affirming care for all ages; Judge Amy Berman Jackson issues a preliminary injunction against the firing of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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February 28, 2025 - by Heather Cox Richardson

Republicans terrified of crossing Trump due to physical threats, Democrat says - Robert Tait | The Guardian

FAA OFFICIALS ORDERED STAFF TO FIND FUNDING FOR ELON MUSK’S STARLINK - Andrew Perez, Asawin Suebsaeng

Democrats Sue Trump Over Attempt to Control Independent Election Agency - Jacob Knutson | Democracy Docket

The Trump Administration Said These Aid Programs Saved Lives. It Canceled Them Anyway. - Anna Maria Barry-Jester and Brett Murphy |  ProPublica

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