Extra, Extra
Ed Tu? “President Trump is expected to issue an executive action as early as Thursday calling on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to ‘take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education,’ according to a draft of the action obtained by NPR.”
+ Family Time: Trump raids will now target migrant families who entered the U.S. with their children. And, Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to US, sources say.
+ Block Chain: NYT (Gift Article): Judge Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze, Saying White House Put Itself ‘Above Congress.’ (Will the block hold? Will the administration adhere to the ruling? Will this Congress actually try to be a Congress? Will Hell freeze over?)
+ Every Kiss Begins with K: “There’s a budget, appropriated money that defines what the government does and provides the money to do it. But Musk, absent any visibility even for much of the executive branch, is simply changing everything. But wait … he’s going to set up a system where Republican members of Congress can call and ask to ‘get problematic cuts reversed quick.’ What the f-ck?” Josh Marshall: Understanding the New WaPo Piece on Post-Constitutional America. Musk is a human billboard for election finance reform. A group funded by Elon Musk is behind deceptive ads in crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court race. And, I’m just including this piece here for no apparent reason. What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain. “Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.”
+ Litmus Quest: If you read today’s top item, as assigned, then this gift article from Bloomberg will come as no surprise. Trump Team Tests Job Candidates by Asking Who Won the 2020 Election.
+ Happy E-nding: “The long, white, mechanical arms and sleek grey bed suggests a futuristic dentist’s office — but the Aescape robot is designed to deliver a more relaxing experience. The unusual machine, now slated to be installed in 60 Equinox gym locations, is actually an artificial intelligence-powered robot that administers massages.” (It’s designed to shut down anytime someone complains of pain or Deshaun Watson walks into the room.)
