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Trump Uses State of the Union Address to Falsely Declare Economy Is “Roaring”
Ignoring the economic reality of most Americans is an incredible gamble for the president.
More State Governments Are Turning Against Data Center Tax Breaks
As data center projects increasingly meet fierce popular resistance, local and state elected leaders are taking notice.
New Report Indicates Trump-Linked Epstein Records Kept Out of DOJ Database
Files featuring Trump's name have been removed from or kept out of the database from the very beginning, NPR reports.
Trump’s Pre-State of the Union Polling Numbers Among the Worst He’s Ever Had
Trump receives negative marks on the economy, foreign policy matters, his handling of immigration, and more.
Trump Banner Hung Outside DOJ Headquarters Prompts Outrage From Legal Observers
The Justice Department has traditionally maintained judicial independence from the political goals of the White House.
As Working People Struggle, Trump Wants to Give the Pentagon $500 Billion Extra
The Pentagon has failed eight straight audits, and is the only major federal agency to not pass an independent audit.
US Attacks in Venezuela and Greenland Lay Groundwork for Billionaire Fiefdoms
Trump’s foreign interventions may pave the way for techno-fascist city-states to seize sovereignty.
Democrats Call for Refunds for Americans After SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs
“Any refunds must end up in the pockets of the Americans who were illegally cheated out of their money,” said Warren.
Trump Attacks Justices as “Unpatriotic and Disloyal” After Tariffs Ruling
Allowing the tariffs to stand would be a “transformative expansion” of unchecked presidential powers, the court ruled.
Scandals Engulf Labor Secretary as Her Department Rolls Back Worker Protections
Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces allegations of misconduct at the agency, and her husband faces sexual assault allegations.