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Trump’s Budget Bill Is Going to Spike Energy Costs for Households Across the US
Congress is poised to increase energy bills by hundreds of dollars in order to block renewable energy projects.
Supreme Court Allows DOGE Continued Access to Sensitive Social Security Data
“This is a sad day for our democracy and a scary day for millions of people,” said the coalition behind the challenge.
How DOGE Created an Error-Prone AI Program to Tear Up Veterans Affairs Contracts
The faulty tool, created by a staffer with no medical or government experience, helped accelerate the gutting of the VA.
Trump’s Budget Bill Would Gut the Judiciary’s Power to Enforce Court Orders
By stripping judges' ability to hold officials in contempt, the law would undermine their power to check Trump's agenda.
Progressives Introduce “Block the Bombs Act” as Israel Escalates Gaza Genocide
Backed by nearly two dozen House Democrats, the new bill would end the US supply of offensive weapons to Israel.
Amid “Breakup” With Trump, Some Democrats Say Party Should Start Courting Musk
Musk has not indicated he has changed his ideological views to support established Democratic Party causes.
As We Defend Medicaid, We Can’t Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care
While the GOP slashes health care funding at the federal level, some state governors are following suit.
Trump Calls for Rescinding $9 Billion From Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting
Because the request to Congress is not subject to the Senate filibuster, the GOP can pass it without Democratic votes.
Trump Grants Clemency to Executive Who Orchestrated $205M Medicare Fraud Scheme
Republicans have claimed they’re “saving” Medicaid from “waste, fraud and abuse” with massive cuts.
Trump’s FEMA Chief Reportedly Didn’t Know the US Has a Hurricane Season
Sweeping cuts made by the Trump administration have already left the government unprepared for climate disasters.