If you missed Frank Kendall's article (or if I missed posting it) offering advice to Trump's National Security Team
Opinion | Read This if You’re on Trump’s National Security Team - The New York Times (may require subscription, but this next link will work fine)
Read This if You’re on Trump’s National Security Team – DNyuz
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A more lifelike reaction of Producer Dragon to being in a room with moths
I don't know just what that tattoo is
Or, more of a Renaissance painting style of Dragon's actual reaction to moths
(created by me using ChatGPT)
Just One Thing: USPS "first phase" changes starting today
I have to say that a lot of this stuff is in the weeds and I'm not entirely sure what the changes are and how they save money. But I figured you should know about them. Trying to find a good guest on the topic. Bottom line: USPS has MASSIVE labor and pension costs that they must get under control. Dealing with the latter will be tremendously difficult, politically.
News coverage: USPS Changes Begin This Week: How Mail Could Be Affected
USPS info:
USPS Is Enhancing Service Standards - Newsroom - About.usps.com
OVERVIEW / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Also: News story: Postal service faces major changes as DOGE works across government
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One More Thing: About those "illegal" Social Security numbers
Multiple people have emailed me links to stories or videos where people refer to a claim by Elon Musk about non-citizens getting Social Security numbers. Actually that claim is probably true. The issue comes when people (intentionally?) misinterpret "non-citizens" to mean "illegal aliens" which appears not to be the case. Instead, it appears that legal immigrants got SSNs in order to be able to work in the US and that it's a program that actually began during the first Trump administration. I don't have an opinion as to whether the program was a good idea at the time; I simply haven't read enough about it.
Musk says that DOGE found the data while looking for fraud, leading some to believe that the data represents fraudulent activity. But it doesn't. Instead it represents one of the greatest failures of a president in our history, or at least our modern history.
I want to be extremely clear about something: I despise what Joe Biden did to our border and the fact that he let so many millions of illegals into this country intentionally. He should have been impeached for it.
With today's issue, though, my point is that Americans should be dealing with the truth rather than with a lie that they like because it makes them more angry.
Musk Blames Dems for Trump Giving Immigrants Social Security Numbers
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Cory Booker filibusters
As Leland Vittert said on NewsNation last night, here's Sen Booker trying to make himself relevant again. (I don't know what'll be at this video link by the time you get to it. Booker has said he'll speak for as long as he's physically able. He began at 5 PM MT on Monday.)
Booker delivers marathon speech on Senate floor against Trump admin, Musk | Fox News
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Today's Guests
Dan Snowberger is the Elizabeth School District superintendent. Jeff Maher is the district's Public Information Officer.
We'll discuss the lawsuit filed by the ACLU aimed at forcing the district to return to school library shelves books that they removed due primarily to graphic sexual and/or violent content.
You may think these stories are just about oversensitive conservatives wanting to "ban books" but when you hear some of the stuff that's in these books you'll probably turn your disdain toward the ACLU.
A lot of info here...note that most other places are only giving the ACLU's side of the story so you'll want to read the school district's viewpoint: ESD Resource Page Regarding ACLU Complaint
ACLU lawsuit: 01 - Complaint.pdf
ACLU press release (that strikes me as very misleading): ACLU of Colorado Sues Elizabeth School District Over Book Bans | ACLU Colorado
News coverage: Colorado school district responds to lawsuit after removing certain books off library shelves - CBS Colorado
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Dave Logan is the radio voice of the Denver Broncos (along with his broadcasting partner Rick Lewis). He also co-hosts KOA Sports weekdays 3 PM to 6 PM and coaches football at Cherry Creek High School. Dave is one of VERY few people to have been drafted into the NFL, NBA, and MLB. We'll talk about this stuff:
Are college athletes (at least those at the highest level of college sports) even "amateurs" anymore? Does the professionalization of college sports change the sports themselves or how you think about them?
Governor says he has concerns but signs bill allowing student athlete NIL compensation
Student Athlete Name Image or Likeness | Colorado General Assembly
Gov Polis’ signing statement: Signing Statement HB25-1041 (5) FINAL.pdf - Google Drive
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Other Stuff
DON’T buy a timeshare in Mexico: Michigan couple held in Mexican prison's lawyer: Resort company is at fault
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There is so very very much wrong with this analysis. I doubt I even need to tell you what the various potential problems are but we'll talk about it: How much less women make than men in Colorado - Axios Denver
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Today's special elections:
What to watch in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, special Florida elections
Wisconsin, where Elon Musk has contributed something like $20 million (through a few different organizations) to try to help the Republican win:
Why George Soros, Democrats all-in on this week's Wisconsin court race
Wisconsin Supreme Court race passes $90 million in spending: Nonprofit law institute - ABC News
Florida:
Why Republicans could underperform in a Florida special election
Florida's special elections test Trump's GOP in deep-red congressional districts - Washington Times (may require subscription)
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I didn't listen to the Rogan episode so I don't know if this story is at all out of context but this is the kind of thing that could do tremendous harm to the GOP in elections going forward: Joe Rogan Splits From Trump on ‘Horrific’ Deportations
And this: Trump administration admits ‘error’ in deporting Maryland resident to El Salvador - POLITICO
However, it's mostly good news on illegal immigration:
Nearly 100 immigration court staff retiring, resigning amid backlog
Illegal border crossing numbers plummeted in February: report
Immigrant removals down as fewer try to cross border
Immigrant removals continue slide under Trump, data show
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Buffs to compete in new NIL tournament - Axios Denver
James Harden makes "high six-figure" donation to ASU's NIL program - Axios Phoenix
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Just say no: Here’s what happens if voters don’t approve more funding for Colorado’s free school meals program - Chalkbeat
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Get vaccinated, get your kids vaccinated: Measles case confirmed in Pueblo, Colorado | Health | denvergazette.com
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Very interesting: Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market – The White House
Trump Signs Executive Order on Ticket Scalping, Fees for Live Entertainment
(Check out Kid Rock's outfit at the signing of the order!)
This too, though it's more in the weeds: Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator – The White House
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I wouldn't normally cover a Texas story but this is just remarkable:
Texas AG investigating insurance company accused of spying | The Texas Tribune
Watch:
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One day there will be war: China’s PLA launches military drills around Taiwan, testing US resolve | CNN
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Hooters goes t*ts-up: Hooters files for bankruptcy (Actually, the company isn't going away...it's more of a restructuring.)
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Trump doesn't care about symbolism. I support the opponents of Trump's brain-dead trade war with Canada. But as long as Trump knows that the resolution won't pass the House, he won't much care what the Senate does. (Quietly he will pay attention to those who vote to oppose him but even that won't be a big thing.) GOP senators line up with Democrats to oppose Canada tariffs
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Threat to Harvard makes threat to Columbia look small: Administration Reviewing Harvard Univerity Grants over Campus Antisemitism | National Review
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Why is this happening? Exclusive | Hegseth Brought His Wife to Sensitive Meetings With Foreign Military Officials - WSJ
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Today's Video
Pampered cows and their pajamas