President Trump illegally attempted to fire Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub, a Democrat, by sending her a letter of termination. Weintraub, appointed in 2002, rejected the dismissal, citing the improper procedure and affirming her continued service. This action is part of a broader pattern of Trump’s purported purges of federal employees. The FEC’s often-deadlocked investigations into Trump’s campaign activities have highlighted partisan divisions within the commission.
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As someone who has personally experienced COVID-19, I understand the importance of vaccination and taking precautions to prevent infection. I contracted COVID-19 about a month ago, despite being fully vaccinated and boosted multiple times. Luckily, my symptoms were mild, consisting of lethargy and a low-grade fever for a night. However, what followed was unexpected – I caught the flu two weeks later. Even weeks after these illnesses, I still haven’t fully recovered. This experience emphasizes the importance of staying safe and taking necessary measures to protect ourselves and others.
The fact that the newest COVID shots are reported to be 54% effective in preventing symptomatic infections is actually quite encouraging.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker