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With the advent of Trump and an assist from A.I., the future may belong to the blue collar.

Maybe when Elon and Vivek are done transforming the federal government, they can tackle the liberation of Europe.

Keeping in line with his cauldron of shit cabinet selections, Trump chose Dr. Oz to be in charge of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid services.
NBC News:

On this day in 2024 I decided we needed more Bowie.
Dame: Democracy Is Dying in Broad Daylight.
driftglass: At The David Brooks Navel Observatory.

Just after Indiana Republican county commissioner John Jessup won the election, he pleaded guilty in a Nevada sexual assault case. And now, he will be forced to resign without serving in his elected role. He should have run for President so that he would have immunity just like that other criminal who shall not be named.
The Guardian reports:

As you probably already know, The Donald has selected the infamous Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator. What you may not remember is that he is an enthusiastic shill for Medicare Advantage.
Let's get to the nitty gritty. According to health reform activist Wendell Potter:

Rising tensions in Europe as a fiber-optic cable was cut between Germany and Finland. Via Gizmodo: