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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’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Lead to 51,000 Preventable Deaths Each Year
Annual cuts to Medicaid would average $70 billion — roughly the same amount the wealthy will save in tax cuts.
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.”
State Voter Suppression Bills Could Disenfranchise Millions Ahead of Midterms
Trump’s crackdown on immigrants has fueled legislation to restrict access to the ballot in more than two dozen states.
Lindsey Graham Fantasizes About Sinking Gaza Aid Ship Carrying Greta Thunberg
“Hope Greta and her friends can swim!” Senator Graham wrote on social media.
Under a New South Korean President, Can Peace Activists Push US Troops Out?
A pro-peace presidential candidate offers a historic opening to transform the front line of a new Cold War.