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House Republicans Advance Bill Backing Trump- and Musk-Led Destruction
Critics say the bill would accelerate their plan of gutting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security, among other things.
Mike Johnson Suggests Eliminating Federal Courts After Trump Rulings Blocked
“We can eliminate an entire district court,” Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters.
Drastic DOGE-Backed Changes Put Social Security Benefits for Millions at Risk
It’s really hard to imagine what their endgame is, other than destroying our Social Security system, says Nancy Altman.
Critics Slam Trump’s Executive Order on Voting as an “Authoritarian Power Grab”
They say the order aims to take away the right to vote or to make it so hard that many don't participate.
Musk Pours Millions Into Wisconsin Court Race to Protect Rigged Maps for GOP
Musk also has a financial stake in the election, as the state's highest court could rule soon over regulations on Tesla.
“Stop Sending Us Money”: NYC Dem Socialist Mayoral Candidate Hits Donation Cap
State Rep. Zohran Kwame Mamdani sees surging support three months before the Democratic primary.
USPS’s Louis DeJoy Resigns as Banks “Salivate” Over Musk Goal of Privatization
Earlier this month, Musk singled out USPS for privatization at a Morgan Stanley conference.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Trump Donor’s Challenge to Free Press Standard
The challenge aimed to make it easier for public figures — including billionaires and politicians — to sue media.
“War on Terror” Paved the Way for Erosion of the Rule of Law We See Under Trump
Anti-democratic post-9/11 policies have resurged because of failure to take measures to prevent their recurrence.
Commerce Sec Says Only “Fraudsters” Would Miss Delayed Social Security Check
One study found that 2 in 5 older Americans rely on Social Security as their sole means of income.