They gotta cut costs to maximize the profit before the private equity firm that eventually bankrupts the company maximizes the profits for CEOs and shareholders.
Reports that the White House has dismissed the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission — all of whom were unanimously confirmed by the Senate, including a commissioner appointed by President Trump himself — should concern every American, regardless of party, because the EAC was established by Congress as an independent, bipartisan body to help states administer secure and credible elections.
If these reports are accurate, removing every remaining commissioner just months before the 2026 midterm elections is an extraordinary step that demands an immediate explanation from the administration and raises profound concerns about political interference in the institutions that support our elections.
@DownToDunk In no way could this ever happen; but how wild would it be if LeBron got his first ship against OKC and his last with them. That’s some 30 for 30 stuff.
Heather Cox Richardson breaks down the Trump authoritarian playbook: "This is the first time that we have had a large modern government that has been taken over by an authoritarian who is deliberately trying to get rid of our democracy. I don't just mean the obvious corruption and so on. The moment he took office in 2021, Trump has acted as if there isn't a constitution. He isn't just breaking the constitution, breaking laws -- he's acting as if there isn't one."
@NotAnOKCFan Getting the Larry forgives all transgressions. Without experiencing heartbreak and betrayal we could’ve never truly felt joy and commitment.