Trump and his family are stealing your tax dollars and lining their pockets.
This is the kind of grift you'd expect to see in Russia. How do Republicans who say they're fiscally responsible keep a straight face with this?
This is robbery.
finance.yahoo.com/news/company...
This is the kind of grift you'd expect to see in Russia. How do Republicans who say they're fiscally responsible keep a straight face with this?
This is robbery.
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Company backed by Donald Trump Jr.’s firm nabs $620M government contract
Vulcan Elements, a rare-earth magnets startup, has secured a $620 million contract from the U.S. defense department.
finance.yahoo.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Trump and his family are stealing your tax dollars and lining their pockets.
This is the kind of grift you'd expect to see in Russia. How do Republicans who say they're fiscally responsible keep a straight face with this?
This is robbery.
finance.yahoo.com/news/company...
This is the kind of grift you'd expect to see in Russia. How do Republicans who say they're fiscally responsible keep a straight face with this?
This is robbery.
finance.yahoo.com/news/company...
Here's a textbook example of why trust in Congress is at rock bottom:
Rep pressures IRS for crypto-friendly tax rules. Same day: his wife buys $50K-$100K in Bitcoin.
This is why we need stronger insider trading rules.
Rep pressures IRS for crypto-friendly tax rules. Same day: his wife buys $50K-$100K in Bitcoin.
This is why we need stronger insider trading rules.
Rep. Byron Donalds Pressed the IRS for Favorable Crypto Rules. His Wife Bought Bitcoin the Same Day.
Donalds’ office defended the purchase. But one former Republican lawmaker said the timing “really looks bad.”
www.notus.org
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Here's a textbook example of why trust in Congress is at rock bottom:
Rep pressures IRS for crypto-friendly tax rules. Same day: his wife buys $50K-$100K in Bitcoin.
This is why we need stronger insider trading rules.
Rep pressures IRS for crypto-friendly tax rules. Same day: his wife buys $50K-$100K in Bitcoin.
This is why we need stronger insider trading rules.
While Washington plays games with the CFPB, real people are left hanging.
Cases against companies that charged illegal fees to struggling families? In limbo.
Years of investigation? Abandoned.
Consumer protections? On ice.
Government should work for people, not corporate interests.
Cases against companies that charged illegal fees to struggling families? In limbo.
Years of investigation? Abandoned.
Consumer protections? On ice.
Government should work for people, not corporate interests.
The Trump Administration Has Left Consumer Protection Cases in Limbo
Russ Vought’s plans for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s enforcement cases are raising internal concerns.
www.notus.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
While Washington plays games with the CFPB, real people are left hanging.
Cases against companies that charged illegal fees to struggling families? In limbo.
Years of investigation? Abandoned.
Consumer protections? On ice.
Government should work for people, not corporate interests.
Cases against companies that charged illegal fees to struggling families? In limbo.
Years of investigation? Abandoned.
Consumer protections? On ice.
Government should work for people, not corporate interests.
This video is hard to watch, but it should be. It shows exactly how Donald Trump is gaslighting this country.
Kristi Noem called this “domestic terrorism.” Let’s be clear: who are the terrorists here—a woman shot while driving away, or the masked thugs playing soldier in the streets?
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Kristi Noem called this “domestic terrorism.” Let’s be clear: who are the terrorists here—a woman shot while driving away, or the masked thugs playing soldier in the streets?
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x.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
This video is hard to watch, but it should be. It shows exactly how Donald Trump is gaslighting this country.
Kristi Noem called this “domestic terrorism.” Let’s be clear: who are the terrorists here—a woman shot while driving away, or the masked thugs playing soldier in the streets?
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Kristi Noem called this “domestic terrorism.” Let’s be clear: who are the terrorists here—a woman shot while driving away, or the masked thugs playing soldier in the streets?
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Check out my thoughts on the 5th anniversary of the January 6th attacks, and my plans to restore America's civic fabric in this morning's Mass Playbook.
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Massachusetts Playbook
Kelly Garrity's must-read rundown of what's up on Beacon Hill and beyond.
www.politico.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Check out my thoughts on the 5th anniversary of the January 6th attacks, and my plans to restore America's civic fabric in this morning's Mass Playbook.
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There is no doubt that President Trump’s invasion of Venezuela is illegal. The president’s repeated justification for these strikes—drugs –is a lie, and he has now made clear why we are now occupying a foreign country: oil.
January 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
There is no doubt that President Trump’s invasion of Venezuela is illegal. The president’s repeated justification for these strikes—drugs –is a lie, and he has now made clear why we are now occupying a foreign country: oil.
Climate change will require coordination at every level--federal, state and local. But with President Trump calling climate change 'a con job,' local communities are forced to tackle a national problem on their own.
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House of the Seven Gables' historic properties planned to relocate to address rising sea levels
SALEM — The House of the Seven Gables is earmarking money to move five of its historic structures further inland in anticipation of rising seas and groundwater levels caused by
www.salemnews.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Climate change will require coordination at every level--federal, state and local. But with President Trump calling climate change 'a con job,' local communities are forced to tackle a national problem on their own.
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Social Security isn’t failing by accident. Trump and Musk gutted the federal workforce with no plan to replace it.
The old status quo has already failed too many people. We need smarter government—including customer advocates in every benefits agency.
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The old status quo has already failed too many people. We need smarter government—including customer advocates in every benefits agency.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Social Security isn’t failing by accident. Trump and Musk gutted the federal workforce with no plan to replace it.
The old status quo has already failed too many people. We need smarter government—including customer advocates in every benefits agency.
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The old status quo has already failed too many people. We need smarter government—including customer advocates in every benefits agency.
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Further proof (as if we needed it) that the system is rigged against us. The ultra-rich buy elections, profit wildly, and then do it all over again. Wash, rinse, repeat. The difference with Trump is he doesn’t care when we see it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office
Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Further proof (as if we needed it) that the system is rigged against us. The ultra-rich buy elections, profit wildly, and then do it all over again. Wash, rinse, repeat. The difference with Trump is he doesn’t care when we see it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Wind and solar are now among the cheapest, most efficient ways to generate energy. The Trump administration isn’t killing Vineyard Wind for economic or "national security" reasons—it’s politics, plain and simple.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/s...
Vineyard Wind, already delivering power to the grid, is among five wind projects paused by Trump administration - The Boston Globe
Citing national security concerns, the Trump administration suspended leases for five offshore wind projects on Monday.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Wind and solar are now among the cheapest, most efficient ways to generate energy. The Trump administration isn’t killing Vineyard Wind for economic or "national security" reasons—it’s politics, plain and simple.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/s...
Wind and solar are now among the cheapest, most efficient ways to generate energy. The Trump administration isn’t killing Vineyard Wind for economic or "national security" reasons—it’s politics, plain and simple...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/s...
December 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Wind and solar are now among the cheapest, most efficient ways to generate energy. The Trump administration isn’t killing Vineyard Wind for economic or "national security" reasons—it’s politics, plain and simple...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/s...
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This DOJ works for DJT.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
apnews.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This DOJ works for DJT.
If the 2024 election taught us anything, it’s that honest self-assessment in the Democratic Party is overdue. Withholding the campaign autopsy suggests discomfort with the answers, not confidence in the future.
DNC won’t release 2024 election losses analysis
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided against releasing its postmortem of the party’s 2024 losses it looks to build on 2025 momentum and take back power in Congress during next year’s…
thehill.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
If the 2024 election taught us anything, it’s that honest self-assessment in the Democratic Party is overdue. Withholding the campaign autopsy suggests discomfort with the answers, not confidence in the future.
Millions of families will lose affordable healthcare coverage in a matter of days, and what pressing issue is Republican House leadership focusing on RIGHT NOW? Attacking healthcare for the transgendered community.
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www.axios.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Millions of families will lose affordable healthcare coverage in a matter of days, and what pressing issue is Republican House leadership focusing on RIGHT NOW? Attacking healthcare for the transgendered community.
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A union welder was fired from his job at GE Lynn for a post he made about Charlie Kirk in a private, non-work Facebook group. I don’t like what he said, but let’s be clear: he shouldn’t be fired when Donald Trump gets a free pass for expressing glee at the brutal murder of Rob and Michelle Reiner.
LTTE: GE Fired me for defending my family — Why that should scare every worker.
To the editor, I’ve worked at General Electric’s Lynn plant for six years. I’m proud of the work I do, performing some of the highest-skill welding in the facility — the kind that demands precision,…
itemlive.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A union welder was fired from his job at GE Lynn for a post he made about Charlie Kirk in a private, non-work Facebook group. I don’t like what he said, but let’s be clear: he shouldn’t be fired when Donald Trump gets a free pass for expressing glee at the brutal murder of Rob and Michelle Reiner.
Thank you for the support, Nick!
I've been thrilled at the response we've gotten to our housing plan--and the fact that so many people have engaged with us on this reflects how urgent the need is.
If you believe we can do better, join me! Share your feedback and get involved at rickjakious.com
I've been thrilled at the response we've gotten to our housing plan--and the fact that so many people have engaged with us on this reflects how urgent the need is.
If you believe we can do better, join me! Share your feedback and get involved at rickjakious.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Thank you for the support, Nick!
I've been thrilled at the response we've gotten to our housing plan--and the fact that so many people have engaged with us on this reflects how urgent the need is.
If you believe we can do better, join me! Share your feedback and get involved at rickjakious.com
I've been thrilled at the response we've gotten to our housing plan--and the fact that so many people have engaged with us on this reflects how urgent the need is.
If you believe we can do better, join me! Share your feedback and get involved at rickjakious.com
Healthcare premiums are surging across the board in 2026:
Medicare Part B: ↑10%
ACA plans: ↑18%
Employer plans: ↑6%
Federal employee plans: ↑12.3%
Congress needs to protect ACA subsidies AND tackle healthcare costs that are spiraling out of control
Medicare Part B: ↑10%
ACA plans: ↑18%
Employer plans: ↑6%
Federal employee plans: ↑12.3%
Congress needs to protect ACA subsidies AND tackle healthcare costs that are spiraling out of control
1 in 8 Mass. residents carries family medical debt despite near-universal insurance coverage
Troubling new report shows health insurance coverage doesn't necessarily protect against medical debt in Massachusetts.
www.masslive.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Healthcare premiums are surging across the board in 2026:
Medicare Part B: ↑10%
ACA plans: ↑18%
Employer plans: ↑6%
Federal employee plans: ↑12.3%
Congress needs to protect ACA subsidies AND tackle healthcare costs that are spiraling out of control
Medicare Part B: ↑10%
ACA plans: ↑18%
Employer plans: ↑6%
Federal employee plans: ↑12.3%
Congress needs to protect ACA subsidies AND tackle healthcare costs that are spiraling out of control
We need federal leadership that builds stability, not chaos. That's why my housing plan is critical to expand housing supply, protect middle-class families, and support the organizations doing this work on the ground.
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‘Intentional Chaos’: Judge Chastises HUD in Dispute Over Homelessness Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development temporarily rescinded its earlier blueprint for how to qualify for funding for homeless programs.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We need federal leadership that builds stability, not chaos. That's why my housing plan is critical to expand housing supply, protect middle-class families, and support the organizations doing this work on the ground.
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Tell me you’re worried you wrecked the economy with crippling tariffs that cost Americans a ton of money without telling me you’re worried you wrecked the economy with crippling tariffs that cost Americans a ton of money.
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Trump says he's fixing affordability problems. He's testing out that message at a rally
President Donald Trump is road-testing his claims he's fixing Americans' affordability woes at a nighttime rally in Pennsylvania.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tell me you’re worried you wrecked the economy with crippling tariffs that cost Americans a ton of money without telling me you’re worried you wrecked the economy with crippling tariffs that cost Americans a ton of money.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Social Security is cutting field office visits in half in 2026. I've seen what that means for us: longer phone hold times, more bureaucratic runaround, and more retirees and people with disabilities exposed to predatory scammers who offer to fix problems — for a huge fee.
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The Social Security Administration plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it means for you
At least 7,000 SSA workers have been laid off this year as the Trump administration has proposed a number of plans to streamline services at the SSA.
federalnewsnetwork.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Social Security is cutting field office visits in half in 2026. I've seen what that means for us: longer phone hold times, more bureaucratic runaround, and more retirees and people with disabilities exposed to predatory scammers who offer to fix problems — for a huge fee.
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Alarming news, especially for this Ice Coast skier, but also it makes me proud to see Salem State leading the way on helping us better understand our warming climate. The challenges we face are immense, but the answers the world needs are going to come from our region.
Snowy winters are fading: New England is among the fastest-warming regions in the world, study says - The Boston Globe
A new study finds that New England is among the fastest-warming places on the planet, and the pace of warming and snow loss is picking up.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Alarming news, especially for this Ice Coast skier, but also it makes me proud to see Salem State leading the way on helping us better understand our warming climate. The challenges we face are immense, but the answers the world needs are going to come from our region.
I want to challenge you to expect more from our leaders than finger pointing & cable tv hits-- your rep should listen and then put ideas forward to make life better. Here's a start--a 35 point plan to build more houses in MA and to make them more affordable for working families. buff.ly/Hu3VRXF
Building a Housing Future for Massachusetts
I spent the first 30 days of this campaign visiting the 39 communities in our Congressional district and listening to your ideas. Here's where I want to start my work as your rep.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I want to challenge you to expect more from our leaders than finger pointing & cable tv hits-- your rep should listen and then put ideas forward to make life better. Here's a start--a 35 point plan to build more houses in MA and to make them more affordable for working families. buff.ly/Hu3VRXF
If these lawmakers actually cared about the cost of cars they’d oppose Trump’s tariffs. This is about protecting shareholders and corporate profitability.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
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Exclusive | Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
If these lawmakers actually cared about the cost of cars they’d oppose Trump’s tariffs. This is about protecting shareholders and corporate profitability.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
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Secretary Hegseth has made our country weaker, not stronger.
Scouting taught me how to preserve through challenges, work with others, and give back to my community, as it has for countless young people. Stunts like this make that opportunity less accessible.
Scouting taught me how to preserve through challenges, work with others, and give back to my community, as it has for countless young people. Stunts like this make that opportunity less accessible.
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Secretary Hegseth has made our country weaker, not stronger.
Scouting taught me how to preserve through challenges, work with others, and give back to my community, as it has for countless young people. Stunts like this make that opportunity less accessible.
Scouting taught me how to preserve through challenges, work with others, and give back to my community, as it has for countless young people. Stunts like this make that opportunity less accessible.
The Coast Guard keeps our recreational boaters safe, protects our fishermen, and stands watch over our homeland. Few regions rely on them more than ours. Trump’s brand of hate doesn’t just inspire extremists — it distracts the military from its mission. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Coast Guard keeps our recreational boaters safe, protects our fishermen, and stands watch over our homeland. Few regions rely on them more than ours. Trump’s brand of hate doesn’t just inspire extremists — it distracts the military from its mission. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...