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Moms Across America responds to Jim Jones, the former head of human foods at the FDA, complaining about 89 people being terminated

Moms Across America found

- School lunches contained 6000% more heavy metals than deemed safe
- Fast food burgers contained 1000% more heavy metals than deemed safe
- School lunches contain an aviary contraceptive in basically 10% of the school lunch samples
- 100% of Chick-fil-A sandwiches also had this aviary contraceptive
- American fast food birders contain Butanediol, “We are pretty sure injected into these cows because it makes muscle meat grow — it's shown on the manufacturer data sheet to cause aggression and combativeness.”
- 93%-100% of samples tested of baby formula, fast food and Girl Scout cookies contained weed killer
- Trader Joe’s gluten-free bagel contain huge amounts pt Gluten, “20 times higher, 269 parts per million of gluten”

Things have been found that are illegal to be used in food

“We found veterinary drugs and hormones, we found antibiotics that can cause the hind legs of dogs and horses to be sterilized. They're not approved for human use in fast food and fast food suppliers supply school lunches.”

Moms Across America PROVIDED ALL THIS to The FDA, “Did the FDA do anything about this? — there were way more than 89 people at the head in human foods at the FDA that did nothing”

We need more mass firings at The FDA. These people do absolutely nothing
 
Anyone watch that JR and Elon interview?
At one point they are discussing the corruption and how these politicians launder money back to themselves and Elon comes roight out and tells Joe he cant say anything or they will kill him. He wasn't kidding.
 
Cigarlover said:
Anyone watch that JR and Elon interview?
At one point they are discussing the corruption and how these politicians launder money back to themselves and Elon comes right out and tells Joe he cant say anything or they will kill him. He wasn't kidding.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, nobody in DC is going to rat out their comrade when he or she is doing the exact same thing.
I can't turn on someone for taking a bribe, or misusing taxpayer money when that person knows I've done the same thing.
Does the term thick as thieves ring a bell?
 
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), which proudly employs Victoria Nuland as its director, has released a statement following the halt of funding by DOGE and the Trump administration.

The NED, architects of color revolutions in Eastern Europe including Ukraine and Georgia, states that as a result of the freeze “it has been unable to meet its obligations and has been forced to suspend support for nearly 2,000 partners worldwide.”

“Access to these funds has been inexplicably cut off, forcing NED to halt all partner support and furlough the majority of its staff. While the U.S. has suspended a small portion of NED’s funding as part of the foreign assistance executive order, those funds represent only a fraction of the Endowment’s total budget.
The disruption is hitting hardest in highly repressive environments, where dedicated frontline organizations have been forced to lay off staff, curtail operations, and, in some cases, face increased security threats.”

The organization is demanding that funding be resumed immediately.

We hope it's not!

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JUST IN: The Education Department sent out an email to staffers on Friday saying if they quit by Monday at midnight they will receive a $25,000 cash payout.

A department official confirmed the email, which warned of significant layoffs in the near future, to The Hill.

The email, first reported by Politico, was sent by Jacqueline Clay, a chief human capital officer, giving employees until 11:59 p.m. on Monday to make a decision.

“This is a one time offer in advance of a very significant Reduction in Force for the US Department of Education,” Clay said.

The department did not answer when asked how many staffers have accepted the offer so far.

Some employees are ineligible for the payout such as those who have not yet been employed at the department for three years, those who have recently received a bonus or other award or those who got a student loan repayment benefit in the last three years.
 
GROK: what has the Department Of Government Efficiency exposed about government

As of March 3, 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative launched by the second Trump administration and led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has made several claims about exposing inefficiencies, waste, and alleged misconduct within the U.S. federal government. However, since DOGE is a relatively new entity—established via executive order on January 20, 2025—its findings are still emerging, and much of the information stems from early reports, official statements, and social media activity rather than comprehensive, independently verified audits. Below is a summary of what DOGE has reportedly "exposed" about the government based on available information up to this date:

1. Billions in Alleged Wasteful Spending
DOGE has claimed to identify significant savings by targeting what it deems wasteful federal expenditures. According to posts on X and media reports, the initiative has highlighted billions of dollars in savings, including:
  • $65 billion in savings attributed to fraud detection, contract cancellations, and reductions in bureaucratic "bloat" (per an X post from
    @dogeai_gov on February 27, 2025).
  • Cancellation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) contracts, media subscriptions (e.g., New York Times at the Treasury Department), and consulting/administrative expenses, which DOGE has publicized as early "wins" (noted in Al Jazeera and CBS News reports from mid-February 2025).
  • A White House list of "dozens" of cost-saving measures, though specific evidence of criminal fraud or corruption has not been detailed publicly beyond these broad categories.
Critics, such as legal experts cited in Al Jazeera (February 14, 2025), argue that these examples reflect policy disagreements rather than proven fraud, as "fraud" requires a legal standard of intent that DOGE has not yet substantiated with evidence.

2. Untraceable Federal Payments
One of the more striking claims comes from an X post by @StarrAli001 on February 18, 2025, asserting that DOGE uncovered $4.7 trillion in federal payments that were "nearly impossible to trace" due to a bureaucratic loophole. While this figure aligns with the scale of the federal budget (approximately $7 trillion annually), no official DOGE report or mainstream source has yet corroborated this exact amount or explained the nature of the "loophole." This suggests the claim may be speculative or exaggerated, reflecting current sentiment on X rather than a confirmed finding.

3. Agency Inefficiencies via "Efficiency Leaderboard"
DOGE has introduced an "Agency Efficiency Leaderboard" to rank federal agencies based on their efficiency, as reported by The National Desk (TND) and Fox 11 Reno on February 25, 2025. While specific rankings or metrics haven't been widely detailed as of this date, this tool implies DOGE is exposing disparities in operational performance across agencies. The initiative’s focus here seems to be on shaming underperformers and spotlighting wasteful practices, though concrete examples of what’s been uncovered remain vague in public reports.
4. Targeted Agency Scrutiny

DOGE has singled out specific agencies and programs for alleged mismanagement or inefficiency:
  • U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): Musk has claimed DOGE, with Trump’s approval, is working to shut down USAID, a long-standing humanitarian aid agency, framing it as an example of wasteful spending (NPR, February 4, 2025). Critics note that such a move requires Congressional approval, casting doubt on DOGE’s immediate impact.
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): An X post from
    @scottmelker
    on February 17, 2025, claimed DOGE launched an audit into the SEC for "fraud, abuse, and mismanagement." No official confirmation from DOGE or the White House has followed as of March 3, making this an unverified assertion.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Historical examples of inefficiency, like the VA’s $20 billion failed electronic health records system, have been cited as low-hanging fruit for DOGE’s mission (Harvard Kennedy School, January 14, 2025).
  • Pentagon (F-35 Program): The $2 trillion Lockheed Martin F-35 program, criticized for persistent flaws, has been flagged as an example of defense spending waste (Harvard Kennedy School, January 14, 2025).
5. DEI Purge and Bureaucratic "Corruption"
An internal DOGE report, cited by the Washington Post (Wikipedia, March 3, 2025), outlined a plan to eliminate DEI initiatives across the federal government. This includes:
  • Rescinding DEI-related executive orders and terminating related offices and contracts (Phase 1, completed January 20, 2025).
  • Purging employees deemed "corrupted" by DEI involvement (Phase 2, ongoing through February 19, 2025). For instance, Axios reported on February 5, 2025, that DOGE was searching NOAA databases for DEI-linked employees.DOGE frames this as exposing entrenched ideological waste, though opponents argue it’s a political purge rather than an efficiency measure.
6. Claims of Fraud and Abuse
During a February 11, 2025, Oval Office session, Trump and Musk repeatedly used terms like "fraud" and "abuse," claiming "billions and billions of dollars" in savings from such discoveries (Al Jazeera, February 14, 2025). However:
  • No specific instances of legally defined fraud (requiring intent and misrepresentation) have been publicly documented by DOGE as of this date.
  • Experts like Jessica Tillipman (George Washington University) and David M. Walker (former GAO head) argue that DOGE’s examples lean more toward waste or policy shifts than provable criminal activity.
Limitations and Context
  • Lack of Authority: DOGE operates as an advisory body, not a statutory department, limiting its ability to directly enact changes or access classified data without agency cooperation (Pillsbury Law, November 25, 2024).
  • Early Stage: With only six weeks of operation by March 3, 2025, DOGE’s "exposures" are preliminary, often amplified by Musk’s X posts (nearly 200 in a 24-hour period on February 4-5, per ABC News) rather than detailed reports.
  • Controversy: Lawsuits (e.g., February 3, 2025, union suit over Treasury data access) and Democratic pushback (e.g., Sen. Chuck Schumer’s "shadow government" critique) suggest DOGE’s actions are as much about political theater as substantive reform.
Conclusion
As of now, DOGE has "exposed" broad categories of alleged waste—DEI programs, untraceable payments, and inefficient agencies—while claiming billions in savings. However, these findings lack granular, independently verified evidence and often blur the line between inefficiency and ideological disagreement. Much of what’s been publicized reflects Musk and Trump’s narrative of a bloated, corrupt bureaucracy, but the initiative’s short lifespan and advisory nature mean its revelations are still more aspirational than conclusive. For a fuller picture, we’d need to await detailed audits or reports, which DOGE has promised by its July 4, 2026, deadline.
 


Brooking has funded every one of Eisen's lawfare publications aimed at Trump for the last ten years. They also have published both of Eisen's Color Revolution manuals. Others, like Lawfare's Ben Wittes and Victoria Nuland's husband, Robert Kagan are also fellows.

The Atlantic Counsel has been historically active in Ukraine through their Ukraine in Europe Initiative. At one point they even signed a cooperative agreement with Ukrainian gas company Burisma (Hunter Biden) - until it was exposed.

The Atlantic Council's Advisory Board members are industry leaders and former heads of state.

The Atlantic Council & Brookings were both the subject of an unflattering portrayal in a New York Times article, Foreign Powers Buy Influence at Think Tanks:

"More than a dozen prominent Washington research groups have received tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments in recent years while pushing United States government officials to adopt policies that often reflect the donors’ priorities, an investigation by The New York Times has found."

The efforts by these think tanks, while pervasive, are often done behind the scenes—but have huge impacts on our nation's domestic and foreign policy.
 
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⚠️HUGE update on the Epstein files⚠️

-“Truckload” of files from SDNY were delivered to Kash
-Kash is investigating why SDNY withheld documents (Dennehy fired)
-Kash’s team are currently reviewing the thousands of files
-Bondi calls out Biden regime for sitting on these files
-Bondi says that the American People are going to see everything
-Bondi admits some information will be redacted for NATSEC and grand jury information

In other words, Bondi and Kash have the situation under control, and everyone just needs to let them do their work.

I understand everyone is anxious and angry, but Trump and his appointees have proven their intentions are legitimate.

It’s happening. The ball is rolling.

 
SC just ruled that the district court that ordered the 1.9 billion in foreign aid payments is correct and payments must go out.

Probably time to look into the finances of these judges.


 

What to know about $2.7 trillion in 'improper' Medicare, Medicaid payments allegedly sent overseas​

Claim:

A U.S. government agency found that $2.7 trillion worth of Medicare and Medicaid payments were improperly sent overseas.

Rating:

Mixture (About this rating?)

What's True:

The Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan congressional agency, published two reports in 2024 that found, generally speaking, improper payments made by the U.S. government since fiscal year 2003 totaled an estimated $2.7 trillion.

What's False:

However, the GAO reports didn't claim that any percentage of the $2.7 trillion went to people overseas.


What's Undetermined:

It's unclear how much of the $2.7 trillion in improper payments were related to Medicare and Medicaid.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/oth...S&cvid=d3716e10de344238bcb370caa084d3c0&ei=24
 
Oops................

DOGE deleted another $4 billion from its 'wall of receipts'​


  • The White House DOGE office walked back $4 billion in claimed savings on its website.
  • The group has made similar moves before, like when it lowered its savings by $9 billion in two days.
  • Since the website doesn't provide details for all claimed savings, other totals are hard to verify.
The White House DOGE office has slashed another $4 billion from its own list of savings — not the federal budget.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...S&cvid=d43076165bb44cbab9679ace7ac12d0c&ei=35
 
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