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Musk’s DOGE Accused of Seizing Sole Control of Essential Federal Databases
“Congress famously has the power of the purse,” wrote one analyst, “but it looks like DOGE is trying to snatch it.”
School Systems Across US Refuse to Comply With Anti-Trans Executive Order
Multiple school systems released advisories stating that Trump's order mandating discrimination will not be followed.
Trump Evokes Global Symbol of Torture With Plan to Send Immigrants to Gitmo
Defense attorneys point to a long history of rights abuses at Guantánamo, including mistreatment of Haitian refugees.
Kash Patel Is “One of Donald Trump’s Most Disturbing” Picks, Journalist Warns
Project 2025 calls for hiring more FBI agents with the goal of finding journalists’ sources and imprisoning them.
Trump and Musk’s Agenda Is a True Threat to Aviation Safety, Progressives Warn
In the wake of a deadly air disaster, Trump and Musk aim to gut the federal workforce and eliminate regulatory efforts.
Trump’s Comments on Crash Bring Attention to His Order Ending FAA DEI Policies
Trump has never provided proof that a single DEI hire “failed to meet established standards,” one expert said.
Tesla Paid Zero Federal Income Tax in 2024, Despite $2.3 Billion in Income
This brings Tesla’s average tax rate over the past three years to 0.4 percent.
RFK Jr. Wrongly Claims Most Americans “Are Not Happy” With Medicaid
In reality, 77 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Medicaid, polling shows.
Civil Rights Defenders Slam Trump’s Order to Deport Pro-Palestine Students
Jewish Voice for Peace says the order follows the Heritage Foundation's broader plan to dismantle US civil society.
What Do Trump’s New Directives Mean for Reproductive Rights?
“Abortion is still legal. Abortion is still accessible in many, many parts of the country.”