Read: BREAKING: DOGE Strong-Armed USIP Security Contractors to Switch Sides | TPM

Each time we hear more about the unfolding situation with the takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, the story gets darker and involves greater abuses of power.

Read: Trump fires Democratic FTC commissioners, presaging big tech policy shifts | The Register

Remaining Republicans don’t like the right to repair, non-compete clause ban, or some social media moderation

Read: Let’s talk about Krasnov | Arthur Snell

It’s time to take a serious look at the evidence of Trump’s relationship with Russia

Read: Leaked memo: DOGE plots to cut Social Security phone support | Axios

The idea is to sabotage Social Security.

Read/Bookmark: How you can help Ukraine | Andy Sylvester

This might be a repeat but worth it. Andy parses through and makes a list of legit Ukraine causes and charities.

See: Presidential Term Countdown Clock

Trump Term Clock, your reliable source for tracking the remaining time in the current presidential term.

This is worth bookmarking and looking at from time to time to get over any brief moments of happiness you may have.