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Trump Plans to Seize Control of the Budget Via an Obscure Legal Theory
Trump and his advisers assert that he can unilaterally “impound” funds if he opposes them or deems them wasteful.
Heritage Foundation Has a Plan to Take Down the Palestine Solidarity Movement
Project Esther proposes to identify the Palestine solidarity movement as the “Hamas Support Network.”
Trump Claims He Has a Presidential Mandate. The Data Says Otherwise.
Trump's popular vote win was the second-smallest seen over the past 40 years.
Trump’s AG Pick Pam Bondi Once Called for Deporting Student Protesters
Pam Bondi's call for deporting students — regardless of their citizenship status — echoes comments Trump made in May.
Trump Is Poised to Dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The popular agency has cracked down on bank “junk fees” and worked to get medical debt off of credit reports.
AOC Lampoons Greene’s Plan to Lead “Government Efficiency” Subcommittee
Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has implied that her role will include implementing aspects of Project 2025.
Trump’s New AG Pick Lobbied for Corporate Giants and Financial Firms
Trump’s selection of Pam Bondi also prompted renewed scrutiny of her record as Florida's former attorney general.
House Passes Chilling “Nonprofit Killer” Bill With 15 Democrats Voting “Yes”
“A sixth grader would know this is unconstitutional,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Trump’s Attorney General Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration
Gaetz was one of three cabinet picks who, like Trump himself, faced accusations of sexual misconduct.
Senate Overwhelmingly Rejects Sanders Resolutions to Block Arms Sales to Israel
The resolutions failed despite representing only a fraction of the Biden administration’s proposed $20 billion sale.