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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.
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.