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As Death Toll Rises in TX Floods, DOGE Cuts May Have Set Victims Up for Disaster
Texas officials laid blame on faulty forecasts by the National Weather Service, whose expert staff was gutted by Trump.
Schools Scramble After Trump Admin Withdraws $7B in Federal Education Funding
Lawmakers and advocates are calling the move an illegal act of impoundment, blocking funds already approved by Congress.
Trump Admin Quietly Accelerates Massive Crude Oil Project on Colorado River
Trump is using emergency powers to rush environmental review of a crude oil railway along the already-endangered river.
Jewish Safety Will Not Come Through More Guns, Policing, and Repression
The best route to Jewish community safety lies in building solidarity with all marginalized groups.
Red States Follow DOGE’s Lead, Slashing Services to Fund Giveaways to the Rich
A handful of states are using DOGE initiatives to push ahead with cuts conservatives have been wanting for decades.
Passage of Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Approves Reversals in Climate Policy
To pay for the tax breaks, the bill sunsets clean energy tax credits put in place by the Inflation Reduction Act.
EPA Suspends Over 140 Employees for Signing Letter of Dissent
The decision has been widely criticized as a violation of the employees' First Amendment rights.
Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program’s Finances
The bill will accelerate depletion of Social Security and Medicare's trust funds by a year, according to an analysis.
Volunteers Train to Monitor ICE Raid Escalations in Los Angeles
Volunteers keep watch with the aim of alerting the community to any Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
In Gaza, Aid Is a Tracking Device Distributed by People With Guns and Drones
Hunger in Gaza isn’t accidental — it’s managed. It’s enforced. And now, aid is being militarized.