Freddy Brewster

Freddy is a reporter and has been published in the Los Angeles Times, NBC News, CalMatters, the Lost Coast Outpost, and more.

News Analysis

War & Peace

Any Showdown Over Warmaking Powers Could Ultimately End Up at Supreme Court

Such a case could give conservative justices a chance to let presidents launch wars without limits or authorization.

By: David Sirota &; Freddy Brewster ,; TheLever

March 2, 2026

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Economy & Labor

New York Federal Reserve Gave Wall Street Over $420 Billion in the Past 7 Months

Massive, unprecedented payouts with few strings attached could signal that big banks are seriously short on cash.

By: Luke Goldstein &; Freddy Brewster ,; TheLever

January 17, 2026

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Environment & Health

Shutdown Deal Kills Rules to Prevent Food Contamination and Foodborne Illnesses

The gutting of these rules coincides with a huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.

By: Freddy Brewster &; Luke Goldstein ,; TheLever

November 12, 2025

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Politics & Elections

Dark Money Is Fueling Efforts to Kill Consumer Protections at Supreme Court

Groups tied to conservative legal activist Leonard Leo have filed legal briefs pushing to further gut regulatory power.

By: Freddy Brewster ,; TheLever

March 27, 2025

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Environment & Health

Trump’s EPA Moves to Block State Pesticide Labels That Warn of Cancer Risks

The plan may conflict with the new HHS head, RFK Jr., who helped sue Monsanto over lack of sufficient health warnings.

By: Freddy Brewster ,; TheLever

March 4, 2025

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Politics & Elections

Airline-Bankrolled Lawmakers Brushed Off Warnings Before DC Airport Collision

Despite mid-flight near misses as legislation was being finalized, lawmakers expanded flight traffic at the airport.

By: Freddy Brewster ,; Lois Parshley ,; David Sirota ,; TheLever

January 30, 2025

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Economy & Labor

Group Pushing Crypto Plan Is Tied to Project 2025, Fossil Fuel Operatives

The group’s plan to stockpile cryptocurrency would accelerate climate destruction — and taxpayers would foot the bill.

By: Freddy Brewster ,; TheLever

January 23, 2025

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Politics & Elections

Nearly Two-Thirds of Trump’s First Executive Orders Mirror Project 2025’s Aims

Some roll back previous executive orders issued by Biden. Others reinstate executive orders from Trump’s first term.

By: Katya Schwenk &; Freddy Brewster ,; TheLever

January 22, 2025

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Environment & Health

CA Tax Loophole Benefits Oil and Gas Companies, Undermines Firefighting Revenue

The loophole gives oil and gas companies up to $146 million in annual tax breaks that could be used to combat wildfires.

By: Freddy Brewster &; Lucy Dean Stockton ,; TheLever

January 9, 2025

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Environment & Health

The GOP Already Has a Roadmap to Shut Down Environmental Groups

A House Energy and Commerce Committee report previews how the “nonprofit killer” bill could be wielded for this end.

By: Lois Parshley &; Freddy Brewster ,; TheLever

November 22, 2024

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