Well, what a shit show! I do not see how any sane person could now deny the existence of a 'deep state'. My sister and I were joking about it and I said all it is is the entrenched bureaucrats, mostly in management.
Not just the intelligence community like the Washington Times liked to use to attempt to say it is another 'alt-right conspiracy theory'. What they don't get is that over 70 million people and a majority as well, voted for just these types of actions. We've been sick and tired of the way the .gov has been going to shit for decades now and the time for attempting to just go on like business as usual is at a screeching end.
I mean, what world is one in when a person tells themself that they don't have to listen to nor obey the boss? One that we hope is coming to a complete and quick end.
- Two top USAID security officials were placed on leave after refusing to share classified information with members of the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, due to security clearance issues.
- Matt Hopson, the Chief of Staff at USAID, resigned amid the ongoing personnel shakeup and criticism of the agency's operations since the Trump administration took office.
- Elon Musk described USAID as a 'criminal organization' on social media, while Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed concerns about the implications of Musk's access to sensitive information.
- A spokesperson for the State Department stated they are reviewing waivers related to the freeze on foreign assistance, which has led to significant layoffs and program halts worldwide.
Senior USAID security officials put on leave after refusing Musk’s DOGE access to agency systems
"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is eyeing downsizing by more than 1,000 employees, many of whom were hired by the Biden administration to work on climate change, air pollution and environmental regulation programs.
"At least 1,100 EPA staffers who joined the agency within the last year received emails recently that informed them they could be fired “immediately,” given their “probationary/trial period” status, according to a copy of the message reviewed by the New York Times."
Trump admin may ax more than 1,000 EPA workers hired under Biden’s renewable energy push: report
- The U.S. Justice Department is suing Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for interfering with federal immigration enforcement efforts as part of a mass deportation campaign.
- The lawsuit claims that sanctuary policies in Illinois are "exacerbating" a crisis at the U.S. Southern border and that state leaders are "minimally enforcing- and oftentimes affirmatively thwarting" federal investigations.
- The Justice Department's lawsuit seeks to have Illinois' Trust Act, the Way Forward Act, and Chicago's Welcoming City ordinance deemed "invalid" for interfering with federal immigration law enforcement.
- Governor Pritzker expressed concerns about the aggressive immigration operations, stating that they could have a chilling effect on law-abiding immigrants who have been in the country for years.
US sues Illinois, Chicago for impeding immigration efforts
The push-back:
"A fiery group of about a dozen congressional Democrats blasted Elon Musk and President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon outside of USAID’s headquarters amid their attempts to shut down the overseas funding agency, claiming the rapidly unfolding events are causing chaos and harming national security. The Democrats called the actions against USAID “illegal” and a “constitutional crisis” while vowing to take their defense of the agency to the courts."
'This is a constitutional crisis': Democrats blast Musk and Trump over USAID
"While Democrats don’t have the Senate votes to tank Trump nominees, they can derail the chamber’s day-to-day functions."
Senate Dems Hold Floor Overnight to Protest Russell Vought’s Nomination to OMB
"The party and allied groups this week have shown up at the doors of agencies impacted by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, held rallies and press conferences calling the president’s ally an “unelected billionaire,” and introduced legislation to push back on the administration’s efforts to eliminate agencies and force out federal employees.
"The coordinated effort comes after weeks of Democrats grappling with how to oppose the new administration after a bruising election in which President Donald Trump made gains with key parts of the Democratic base and Republicans flipped the Senate and held the House."Democrats mobilize to take on Musk after weeks of struggling to find a message
Hillary Clinton was criticized for a remarkable act of hypocrisy after accusing Elon Musk of a 'blitzkrieg-style' coup to access secure government data - all while ignoring her own massive government email-server scandal.
— josette caruso (@josettecaruso) February 7, 2025
Clinton, who famously mishandled classified information… pic.twitter.com/mREiJpVqOk
"A federal judge partially blocked access to the Treasury Department's financial systems by the Department of Government Efficiency over a lawsuit from a coalition of labor unions.
U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said that the DOGE workers could only have "read-only" access to the data at the Treasury Department after the unions' attorneys argued that they were violating privacy statutes."
Judge partially blocks DOGE access to financial systems of Treasury Department
And right on que:
"Well, that didn't take long. President Donald Trump has only been in the Oval Office for about two weeks and Democrats are already trying to impeach him – again.
"The day after Trump announced his intention to take over the Gaza Strip amid the war between Israel and Hamas, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) announced on the House floor that he is introducing articles of impeachment against the president for participating in “ethnic cleansing” in the region."
Democrats Are Already Trying to Impeach Donald Trump. Here's Why.
But let's finish with these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QZOrN0eiuI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JQ-59cbhnA
