Via Kyle Griffin: #RFKJr. formally asked the FDA to revoke the authorization of all #COVID #vaccines during a deadly phase of the pandemic — back in May 2021 — when thousands of Americans were still dying every week. Reminder: This is #Trump's pick to the lead nation's health agencies.

Good. NBC News: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend #Trump's traditional inaugural lunch.

As Obama once said, “Please proceed.” “European Union officials said they would expand an investigation into #Musk's platform, X, for potential violation of a law, called the Digital Services Act, intended to clamp down on online disinformation and illegal content.”

E.U. Expands Investigation of X Over Spread of Illicit Content

The probe is a test of the European Union’s willingness to go after X’s owner, Elon Musk, whose geopolitical influence has grown because of his...

“Danny Werfel, the commissioner of the #IRS, will resign Monday, he told employees, as #Trump eyes a successor to undo much of Pres Biden’s agenda at the tax agency. 
Trump had previously announced plans to fire Werfel, who took office in 2023, and nominate Billy Long, a former Missouri congressman without any tax policy experience, to replace him” https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/17/irs-commissioner-resign-trump-eyes-replacement/

I’m thinking trolls completely change their profiles/posts here. I noticed i was a “mutual” with someone I would NEVER follow. They must have changed their entire bio, etc. It’s happened more than once. I vet every account I follow.

#Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle as he pushes through final executive actions https://cnn.it/4aoTThp

“NEW: If #Trump follows through on a vow to undo Biden’s signature climate law, he would be rolling back legislation that has disproportionately benefited red areas that make up his base.” The Fate of This Hurricane-Battered Town Is Now in Trump’s Hands — ProPublica

ProPublica

This Storm-Battered Town Voted for Trump. He Has Vowed to Overturn the Law That Could Fix Its Homes.

Donald Trump has said he will overturn a law that helps communities better weather the effects of climate change. If he follows through, he’ll be...

Via Kyle Griffin: The Biden admin just released its next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, including: * Ozempic; Rybelsus; Wegovy, for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss. * Trelegy Ellipta, an asthma treatment. * Pomalyst, a chemotherapy drug. * Ibrance, a breast cancer drug.

Biden’s, not Trump’s. NYT: The U.S. #economy will grow faster this year than previously expected, the International Monetary Fund said, even as it cited uncertainty about pending Trump policies.