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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.”

Kash Patel’s Past Statements Show Desire to Use FBI to “Come After” Enemies
Patel has also written a series of children's books depicting a king who strongly resembles Trump.

Amid Confusion and Panic, WH Rescinds Funding “Freeze” on Grants and Programs
The freeze would have affected Medicaid, grants for after-school programs, Meals on Wheels, and much more.

State Attorneys General Are Working to Block Trump’s Agenda in Court
Attorneys general are filing suits challenging Trump’s moves to limit birthright citizenship and freeze federal loans.

Incarcerated Trans Woman Sues Trump Over Anti-Trans Order Redefining “Sex”
The lawsuit claims Executive Order 14166 caused the woman distress and endangers her safety.

Let’s Defend Sanctuary Policies and Throw a Wrench Into the Deportation Machine
Local officials must not give in to Trump’s bullying and obey in advance, which will only set a dangerous precedent.

How Is Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order Being Used? Here’s What We Know.
Trans people in federal custody are already feeling immediate impacts of the order, the ACLU’s Gillian Branstetter says.