UnitedWeStand

@idealisticrealism.bsky.social

I don't think people understand that if you shut down the government, ICE and CBP do NOT shut down. They're funded by supplemental money from the BBB. That's why dems are separating the DHS funding bill and asking for restrictions. I want them to demand a rescission of that funding or shut DHS down

FYI: Dems in the senate can't defund ICE. ICE is funded by the Big Ugly Bill. Shutting down DHS on this vote wouldn't touch ICE, but it would shut down FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, etc. Shutting down ICE requires taking back Congress in the midterms. Dismantling DHS requires the White House in 2028.

McGovern: Well, he said a lot of crazy shit today. I think it’s time to take the keys away from grandpa. He doesn’t seem like he’s all there.

as a grandchild of those who escaped the ‘56 Hungarian revolution, I’ve also seen the writing on the wall for ten years. we’ll get through this, but in the meantime, I encourage USAians to think of what kind of country you want after this— it’s a good time to rebuild what is broken. Fight for that.