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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.
Republicans Are Mocking Americans They Want to Take Medicaid Away From
Mike Johnson said that people raising alarm about Medicaid cuts are “complaining.”
Lindsey Graham Fantasizes About Sinking Gaza Aid Ship Carrying Greta Thunberg
“Hope Greta and her friends can swim!” Senator Graham wrote on social media.
Democrats Condemn Latest Trump Budget Request: “No Billionaire Left Behind”
The topline target of the Trump proposal aims to cut $163 billion from the 2026 fiscal budget.
Outcry Builds Over GOP Budget Rule Requiring Bond to Challenge Trump in Court
The provision will make it so only the well-to-do would be in a good position to launch legal challenges against Trump.
9th Circuit Court Finds Trump’s Mass Federal Firings Violated Constitution
The coalition behind the lawsuit challenging Trump welcomed the ruling and slammed the assault on the federal workforce.
GOP Push to Ban State AI Laws Will Only Help Big Tech
The Republican budget bill blocking state regulations also allocates hundreds of millions in federal funds toward AI.
GOP Senator’s Defense of Medicaid Cuts: “Well, We All Are Going to Die”
The GOP’s reconciliation bill includes cuts to anti-poverty programs that help save tens of thousands of lives yearly.
McMahon: University Research Must Be “in Sync” With Trump Goals to Keep Funding
“Universities should continue to be able to do research as long as they’re … in sync with the administration,” she said.