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Social Security Changes Under Trump Led to Backlogs, Wait Times, and More Issues
The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.
Pentagon Announces $8.6B Contract for Boeing to Make F-15s for Israel
The contract will provide Israel with 25 F-15 fighter jets, with the option for 25 more.
Trump’s Attack on Birthright Citizenship Seeks to Further Codify White Supremacy
A Supreme Court case that could potentially undo and restrict citizenship rights shows that the border is everywhere.
Trump Says US Struck “Big Facility” in Venezuela as Reports Emerge of CIA Attack
Legal experts say the strike, if confirmed, could represent a violation of the UN Charter.
Netanyahu Pushes Renewed Attacks on Iran in Meeting With Trump
The pair also discussed phase two of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which Israel has violated with near-daily attacks.
Mike Johnson Claims This Year Was a Productive One for Congress
A poll published this month found that only 17 percent of Americans give Congress a positive approval rating.
New GOP Jan. 6 Panel to Focus on “Security Failures,” Not Trump’s Role in Attack
The new committee will probably convene in late January, its new chair said.
Report Flags Potential Conflicts in $2B Raised for Trump’s Pet Projects
Large gifts followed by positive outcomes for donors suggest “massive levels of transactionalism,” one group said.
US Funding for UN Aid Once Totaled $17 Billion. Trump Slashed It to $2 Billion.
The administration's deep cuts to humanitarian assistance come at a time when aid is needed more than ever.
The Trump Administration Has Already Accomplished Vast Portions of Project 2025
The conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term has severely impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.