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Trump’s Speech Vowed a New “Golden Age,” But His Policies Drive Us Into the Dust
In his speech to Congress, Trump doubled down on the tariffs that economists say may trigger another Great Depression.
Sanders: 1 Percent Has Sapped $79T in Wealth From Bottom 90 Percent Since 1975
In 2023 alone, $3.9 trillion was sapped from the bottom 90 percent — enough to give every worker a $32,000 raise.
Elon Musk Spreads Falsehoods About Social Security, Calling It a “Ponzi Scheme”
Musk pushed the repeatedly debunked claim that Social Security was making payments to “dead people.”
Mike Johnson Claims Angry Voters Confronting GOP at Town Halls Are “Paid Actors”
Several videos of Republican lawmakers being confronted by angry voters have gone viral online.
Trump’s CFPB Drops Cases Against Companies Accused of Cheating Consumers
The companies are accused of ripping off savings account holders, illegally collecting on student loans, and more.
Sanders: Trump Cabinet Picks Are Nearly Irrelevant With Musk in Charge
“If you want to discuss policies in the Department of Labor, let’s bring in the real secretary,” Sanders said.
AOC: Pharma Reforms Had Almost Unanimous House Support — Until Elon Musk Tweeted
“He sends one tweet, and all of a sudden, everyone backs off,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
Nearly 6 in 10 Voters Concerned Musk Is Using DOGE for His Own Financial Benefit
The poll also showed support from a significant segment of Americans for reducing or eliminating DOGE.
Report: Acting Leader of Social Security Administration Moves to Demolish It
Leland Dudek instructed managers earlier this week to draw up plans for a 50 percent cut to the agency's workforce.
Trump Team’s Plan to “Make America Great Again” Is to Eviscerate Public Safety
DOGE has put at risk basic government function, dramatically increasing the riskiness of daily life for all Americans.