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Trump Tells McDonald’s Owners US Is in a “Golden Age” — the Stats Say Otherwise
Trump insisted his economy was doing wonders, despite the cost of a Big Mac and other items going up.
Saudi Prince Set to Visit White House as Trump Promises Sale of Fighter Jets
The trip comes amid reports the Trump family is engaging in private business dealings with the Saudi government.
Trump’s White House Intervened in a Federal Investigation of Andrew Tate
The intervention on behalf of the accused sex trafficker comes as Trump is under fire over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Out of Seattle Due to Mayor-Elect’s Politics
“People care less about labels than results,” Wilson has said, regarding criticism of her democratic socialist views.
USDA Secretary Says All SNAP Recipients Must Reapply, Dubiously Citing Fraud
“Forcing millions to reapply is a deliberate effort to shrink the program and leave families hungry,” said one lawmaker.
Could the Destruction of the ACA Force Democrats to Champion Medicare for All?
After caving on the shutdown and letting the GOP gut the Affordable Care Act, Democrats must chart a new health policy.
Calls to West Virginia 211 Helpline Skyrocketed by 1,680 Percent Amid SNAP Delay
Almost all of the more than 2,600 calls that came in after the federal government shutdown began were for food.
Ecuador’s Trump-Allied President Loses Bid to Allow Return of US Military Bases
About two-thirds of voters in Ecuador on Sunday opposed the measure pushed by right-wing President Daniel Noboa.
Dems Are Right: Trump Is Undermining Democracy. So Is Their Party’s Right Wing.
Democratic mayors in some US cities have taken anti-democratic steps to subvert the will of their constituents.
Jeffries Blocks Vote on Restoring Federal Workers’ Collective Bargaining Rights
Democrats have sought a vote on restoring collective bargaining rights removed by Trump for over 1 million workers.