Trump is threatening ”shock and awe” next week. I fear that he’s hoping he can trigger huge protests, use that as an excuse to crack down hard, exert power over protesters—including using violence against them—to set a precedent, create fear, and ultimately shut down further efforts.
As expected, Racist Felon is dictatoring immediately. Via Katie Phang: Per the WSJ: “The incoming #Trump administration is planning a large-scale immigration raid in Chicago next week.. The raid is expected to begin on Tuesday morning, a day after Trump is inaugurated, and will last all week, the people said. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will send between 100 and 200 officers to carry out the operation.” https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-begin-large-scale-deportations-tuesday-e1bd89bd
👉🏼 “Israel’s cabinet has approved the #Israel-#Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to the prime minister’s office, following hours of deliberation. The smaller security cabinet approved the deal earlier on Friday. • The deal, which US officials expect to take effect Sunday, would see a pause in fighting in Gaza and lead to the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners” https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-hamas-ceasefire-war-palestinians-01-17-25?cid=ios_app
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
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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...