🧵 If you’re applauding the abolishment of the Department of Education, you need to do a little research. You have ZERO clue what the DOE actually does.

Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does:
(1/14) ✅ Protects students with disabilities

Enforces IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 plans under IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Without this, schools could refuse accommodations to kids who need them. (🧵2/14)

🧵 RFK claimed that there were 30 million babies covered by Medicaid, while the actual number is just 1.4 million (41%). Let me break this down in a simpler way to help you understand why this matters, a lot. 👇👇(1/6) Imagine you’re interviewing for the head coaching position of an NBA team. When asked a simple question like, "How many players are on an average roster?" you say 321, but the answer is actually 15.

(And yes, that’s about the correct ratio of how far off his answer was.) (🧵2/6)

🚨 🧵 There’s an unprecedented tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Meanwhile, federal health agencies are being silenced by communication restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: (1/12)👇👇 As of Jan 24, 2025, Kansas has recorded 67 active TB cases and 79 latent infections—the largest TB outbreak in its history. Most cases are concentrated in Wyandotte County. Officials claim the risk to the general public remains low, but this is serious. (🧵2/12)

🧵 If you've been hearing about the AfD and find yourself confused about who this far-right political party is, why the upcoming German election is significant, and why Elon Musk is endorsing them, I gotchu. Let's break it down:
👇👇👇(1/11) The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a far-right political party founded in 2013. It started as a Eurosceptic group but shifted focus to hardline anti-immigration policies and nationalist rhetoric. They’re known for being openly anti-Islam and critical of multiculturalism. (🧵2/11)

🧵 If you've been hearing about Trump firing 17 Inspectors General and wondering what their roles are and why this matters, you're not alone.

Here’s a simple breakdown of what IGs do, the significance of these firings, and the potential implications for the future. (1/15) What is an IG?

IGs serve as watchdogs for federal agencies. They audit, investigate, and ensure accountability by uncovering fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. IGs are critical to maintaining the integrity of government operations and protecting public resources. (🧵2/15)

🧵 Why Mass Deportation and ICE Arrests Matter: A Nuanced Discussion

Mass deportations and ICE arrests might seem straightforward, but they’re actually complex issues with far-reaching effects. Here’s a simple breakdown of why these actions have consequences for everyone. 👇🏼 (1/24) Economic Impact:
Mass deportations can disrupt local economies. Undocumented immigrants often work in agriculture, construction, and service industries—jobs that are difficult to fill. Deporting them can create labor shortages, increase costs, and hurt businesses. (🧵2/24)

🧵11 state attorneys general have responded to a memorandum by a Trump appointee at the Justice Department, stating that state and local law enforcement cannot be commandeered for federal immigration enforcement. From: CT, CA, NY, CO, HI, IL, MD, MA, NM, RI, and VT (1/6) 👇👇 "It is well-established—through longstanding Supreme Court precedent—that the U.S. Constitution prevents the federal government from commandeering states to enforce federal laws. While the federal government may use its own resources for federal immigration enforcement, the court ruled in (🧵2/6)

🧵If you've been hearing about the recent bird flu outbreaks and are feeling concerned, here's a thread that simplifies everything you need to know about H5N1, its impact, and the steps being taken to manage it. 1/22 The spread of H5N1 is raising global concerns. While the immediate risk to humans is low, the virus's mutations and cross-species transmission require close monitoring. 🧵2/22

(🧵) Here is a complete list of the 206 Republican Representatives who voted to block the Ethics Committee’s release of the Matt Gaetz report that includes credible allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor, misusing campaign funds, illicit drug use, and obstruction of a house investigation. (1/24) If your Representative is on the list below, ask why they voted to bury a report showing substantial evidence that Matt Gaetz criminally abused his office by violating House rules, state and federal laws, and various ethical standards, while knowing full well that he was nominated for a cabinet position as the nation’s top federal law enforcement officer. The American people deserve accountability, not cover-ups.
(🧵2/24)

(🧵)What's going on with the mysterious drones over NJ, NY, & CT? 🤔
(Made Simple)

Over the past few weeks, residents across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut have reported sightings of unidentified drones flying in patterns over rural and urban areas. Here’s what we know so far 👇(1/18) The drones have been spotted near critical infrastructure, including power plants, bridges, and water facilities. Some were even seen flying near military bases in the region. Their routes appear deliberate, sparking concerns about surveillance or malicious intent. (2/18 🧵)

( 🧵) If you’re upset about President Biden pardoning his son today, here’s a list of Trump pardons you ponder instead 👇👇

Albert J. Pirro, Jr.: With less than an hour to go before Biden is sworn in, Trump granted a full pardon to Albert J. Pirro, Jr. Pirro, Jr., the ex-husband of Fox News host and Trump ally Jeanine Pirro, was convicted on conspiracy and tax evasion charges in 2000. Aviem Sella: An Israeli citizen, Sella was indicted in March 1987 on charges he recruited convicted American spy Jonathan Jay Pollard to collect U.S. military secrets for Israel. Trump granted him a full pardon and his request was supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S. and the U.S. ambassador to Israel. (🧵)

(🧵)South Dakota Senator John Thune defeated the Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and RFK endorsed Rick Scott to become Senate Majority Leader today and MAGA is melting down.

(🧵) The biggest mistake that The Heritage Foundation made was writing Project 2025 down and showing it to everyone. Trump knows what Project 2025 is; he has longstanding ties with its creators, and is openly stating that he will install its authors in his new administration if elected.

“You’ve seen Tom,” the former President replied. “You’ve seen Tom Homan. He’s coming on board.”

Project 2025 is a dangerous set of proposals which include:

📓 Eliminating the Department of Education

🏭 Lowering corporation tax

🏥 Ending the Affordable Care Act, reducing the scope of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security

🌨️ Rolling back renewable energy programs to create a regulatory environment that favors the fossil fuel industry (hello, climate change)

🩺Limiting reproductive rights including the right to choose, the right to seek healthcare in a different state, and the right to access birth control

🚫 Limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring policies from federal programs

📚 Reduce federal funding for students with disabilities and remove guardrails designed to ensure that these children are adequately served by schools

🏳️‍🌈 Roll back federal civil rights protections for the LGBTQ+ community

🇺🇸 Undercut federal capacity to enforce civil rights law

latintimes.com/donald-trump-t… The 2025 Presidential Transition Project—or “Project 2025,” for short—has “four pillars”:

1an over 900 page policy agenda
project2025.org/policy/

2a presidential personnel database of vetted conservatives,
project2025.org/personnel/

3a Presidential Administration Academy to train these people to achieve the Project 2025 policy agenda,
project2025.org/training/presi…

4a 180-day playbook, which is what they hope to achieve in the first 180 days if Trump takes office in January 2025.
project2025.org/playbook/

Here are some “connect the dot” things that might be fun for those of you who like to have fun on the internet. Take what you want. Leave the rest. (Warning: Long 🧵)

All eyes have been on Tim Pool, Benny Johnson, and Dave Rubin with the recent Tenet Media indictment. The company and its collaborators stand accused of receiving millions of dollars to spread Russian propaganda. While Tim Pool seems to be getting a lot of the, well earned, attention, it’s worth taking a look at TimCast editor-in -chief, 39yo Cassandra Macdonald (maiden name: Fairbanks).

Cassandra rose to fame as a grassroots journalist who abandoned her leftist beliefs to become a diehard Trump supporter, often facing claims of spreading propaganda and hate.



bbc.com/news/blogs-tre…
historica.fandom.com/wiki/Cassandra…
From 2015-2017, Cassandra worked for the Russian government-owned news agency Sputnik which has been known to be used by the Kremlin to spread propaganda around the globe.

@AndrewFeinberg wrote about his time at Sputnik in 2017 for Politico:
politico.com/magazine/story…

Unfriendly reminder that it was Georgia’s @Rep_Clyde who handed out AR-15 pins to members of Congress to wear instead of working towards a safer climate for school children.

thedailybeast.com/andrew-clyde-r…


Cc: @RepLuna