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Senior Republican congressional staffer on trying to recruit new policy experts: “We have a generation of rabid, incompetent idiots.”

Senior Republican congressional staffer on trying to recruit new policy experts: “We have a generation of rabid, incompetent idiots.”

I'd also just note that Trump always does shit like this when he has a week where it's shown he has literally 0 juice. Can't get the senate to listen on the save act, can't get his AG nominated.

Just thinking how funny it is that Trump's Cabinet officials had to go on TV and push this line of BS knowing that it would almost certainly come back to blow up in their face.

CNN: 65% of Americans say Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions, that's 10% more than in the finals months of the Biden administration. What do you say to that person who's part of that 65%? KEVIN HASSETT: I just don't believe a poll like that

Are you saying the DOJ withdrew that pool vandalism indictment… upon reflection?

Trump accidentally torched his own cover story. His DOJ said the $1.8 billion MAGA slush fund was finished. Trump just made it crystal clear he still wants it. You can’t gaslight people when you immediately confess. 🤡 #USDemocracy newrepublic.com/post/213841/... via @newrepublic.com

“This is a huge wake up call and a desperately needed reality check for lawmakers," said Natalia Abrams, President of the Student Debt Crisis Center, the organization that released the report.

FLASH: Justice Dept seeks to dismiss Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn Trump Admin acknowledges: "Damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 was the result of flawed installation by the contractor"

“.. The ending of the tours comes after a volunteer tour guide was featured in a New York Times article detailing President Trump’s gutting of the iconic cultural institution.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...

I want you to notice how the New York Times does not think it's important to mention that both the OpenAI and Anthropic "AI gone rogue" hack events were completely avoidable and caused by human error

Ken Paxton owns a $1.2 million property in Hawaii with an ocean view. Since taking office, Ken Paxton’s net worth has increased by up to $12,000,000.00.

can cats get assimilated

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All of this is happening simply because Trump and his criminal defense lawyer Blanche refuse to reverse Trump’s immunity from IRS audits as well as the slush fund to pay off his criminal cronies with taxpayer dollars. Those are the only 2 things Tillis & Cornyn want.