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Donald Trump
Elon Musk Spent Over a Quarter of a Billion Dollars to Help Elect Trump
A total of 14 billionaires will be in the Trump White House, a number that could go up depending on future appointments.
4.3M Consumers Set to Get Checks From Agency Trump and Musk Want to “Delete”
The CFPB will distribute $1.8 billion to those charged illegal junk fees or defrauded by credit repair companies.
Millions Are at Immediate Risk of Losing Coverage If Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding
Nine states have trigger laws that would swiftly end their Medicaid expansions if federal funding falls.
Progressives Say Trump’s Pick to Run IRS Will Spark “Open Season for Tax Cheats”
Former Rep. Billy Long has repeatedly sponsored legislation to dismantle the IRS and repeal all estate taxes.
Academic Labor Unions Are Key to Fighting Trump’s Repressive Higher Ed Agenda
AAUP President Todd Wolfson says unions like his are key to fighting Trump’s attacks on the bedrock of democracy.
How Immigration Organizers Are Gearing Up for Another Trump Era
“It's inherently a racial justice fight and economic justice fight,” says organizer Silky Shah.
Will Trump Weaponize the FCC to Crack Down on Media Outlets He Doesn’t Like?
Trump could use the Federal Communications Commission to carry out his fantasies of revenge against the media.
The GOP Will Have One of the Narrowest House Majorities Seen in US History
Republicans’ narrow majority in the House is yet another sign that there is no mandate for Trump or the GOP.
Trump Offers Pentagon Job to Billionaire Whose Firm Trained Journalist’s Killers
Stephen Feinberg is a major Trump donor and has investments in companies that maintain lucrative Pentagon contracts.
Trump Is Using “Unitary Executive” Theory in His Bid to Amass Supreme Power
Trump is claiming total executive power that would eclipse the legislative “co-equal” branch of government.