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Trump is already facing pushback from Congress on his budget proposal and now he’s planning to override them entirely.
His new budget would slash nearly every federal program by a total of $163 billion while leaving defense spending untouched.
His new budget would slash nearly every federal program by a total of $163 billion while leaving defense spending untouched.
May 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Trump is already facing pushback from Congress on his budget proposal and now he’s planning to override them entirely.
His new budget would slash nearly every federal program by a total of $163 billion while leaving defense spending untouched.
His new budget would slash nearly every federal program by a total of $163 billion while leaving defense spending untouched.
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The U.S. Army is planning a massive parade in Washington for its 250th anniversary conveniently on Trump’s 79th birthday. It will feature 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, 6,600 troops, fireworks, and a full day of festivities. All on the taxpayers’ dime, of course.
May 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The U.S. Army is planning a massive parade in Washington for its 250th anniversary conveniently on Trump’s 79th birthday. It will feature 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, 6,600 troops, fireworks, and a full day of festivities. All on the taxpayers’ dime, of course.
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The National Endowment for the Arts withdrew and canceled grant offers to numerous arts organizations around the country, sending a round of email notifications out just hours after Trump proposed eliminating the agency in his next budget.
May 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The National Endowment for the Arts withdrew and canceled grant offers to numerous arts organizations around the country, sending a round of email notifications out just hours after Trump proposed eliminating the agency in his next budget.
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In one of the main Freedom of Information Act lawsuits involving Elon Musk and his team of analysts in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal judge accelerated the case timeline this evening—ordering DOGE to produce details about its structure and authority within two weeks.
April 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In one of the main Freedom of Information Act lawsuits involving Elon Musk and his team of analysts in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal judge accelerated the case timeline this evening—ordering DOGE to produce details about its structure and authority within two weeks.
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Sorry for the late-night update. Musk’s staffers are reaching out to leaders of nonprofit organizations, demanding to assign DOGE team members to any institute or agency receiving federal funds.
April 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Sorry for the late-night update. Musk’s staffers are reaching out to leaders of nonprofit organizations, demanding to assign DOGE team members to any institute or agency receiving federal funds.
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Volunteers with AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program were abruptly ordered to pack up and go home, with little explanation. It’s part of the latest round of cuts pushed by Elon Musk.
April 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Volunteers with AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program were abruptly ordered to pack up and go home, with little explanation. It’s part of the latest round of cuts pushed by Elon Musk.
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In a 46-page ruling, Judge James E. Boasberg warned he would begin contempt proceedings unless the White House complies with his directive—something it has failed to do for over a month.
April 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In a 46-page ruling, Judge James E. Boasberg warned he would begin contempt proceedings unless the White House complies with his directive—something it has failed to do for over a month.
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Federal agents showed up at two LA elementary schools this week, claiming “wellness checks.” No warrants. No transparency. Just fear.
The principals said no.
This is a test. And it won’t be the last. #massdeportation #ice open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
The principals said no.
This is a test. And it won’t be the last. #massdeportation #ice open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
When Federal Agents Show Up at Elementary Schools
Wellness checks become intimidation tactics. Our schools must hold the line.
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April 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Federal agents showed up at two LA elementary schools this week, claiming “wellness checks.” No warrants. No transparency. Just fear.
The principals said no.
This is a test. And it won’t be the last. #massdeportation #ice open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
The principals said no.
This is a test. And it won’t be the last. #massdeportation #ice open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
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Musk staffers are in the process of seizing control of the Peace Corps’ headquarters.
April 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Musk staffers are in the process of seizing control of the Peace Corps’ headquarters.
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The entire permanent staff of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice was laid off. This division addresses issues such as asthma and air pollution, climate change and health, childhood lead poisoning, and cancer clusters.
April 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The entire permanent staff of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice was laid off. This division addresses issues such as asthma and air pollution, climate change and health, childhood lead poisoning, and cancer clusters.
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We’ve set up a new task force to help keep you safe. At the last nationwide protest, 11 MAGA supporters were arrested for assaulting peaceful protesters—thanks to local authorities. We have coalition members at protests across the country to help monitor and stand alongside you.
April 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We’ve set up a new task force to help keep you safe. At the last nationwide protest, 11 MAGA supporters were arrested for assaulting peaceful protesters—thanks to local authorities. We have coalition members at protests across the country to help monitor and stand alongside you.
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Follow the money and see where it goes. Elon Musk was just awarded a $5.9 billion taxpayer-funded SpaceX contract by Trump—the largest in a new package of space deals. Trump ensured Musk got the money, fully aware he’s facing “steep personal cost.”
April 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Follow the money and see where it goes. Elon Musk was just awarded a $5.9 billion taxpayer-funded SpaceX contract by Trump—the largest in a new package of space deals. Trump ensured Musk got the money, fully aware he’s facing “steep personal cost.”
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The Trump admin is dismantling Freedom of Information Act offices. Then the offices send out emails like, “Hello, the FOIA office has been placed on admin leave and is unable to respond to any emails.” The lengths this admin will go to ensure zero transparency with the American people is astounding.
April 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Trump admin is dismantling Freedom of Information Act offices. Then the offices send out emails like, “Hello, the FOIA office has been placed on admin leave and is unable to respond to any emails.” The lengths this admin will go to ensure zero transparency with the American people is astounding.
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This administration will go to any length to ensure the American public has zero transparency. Now, senior Justice Department officials are invoking executive privilege to block a dismissed lawyer from testifying before Congress — all in an effort to intimidate whistleblowers and suppress the truth.
April 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This administration will go to any length to ensure the American public has zero transparency. Now, senior Justice Department officials are invoking executive privilege to block a dismissed lawyer from testifying before Congress — all in an effort to intimidate whistleblowers and suppress the truth.
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The Social Security website continues to experience frequent crashes as Musk pushes for cuts to the agency’s IT staff. Americans face chronic outages and login issues while trying to access their accounts—despite being urged to conduct more of their Social Security business online.
April 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The Social Security website continues to experience frequent crashes as Musk pushes for cuts to the agency’s IT staff. Americans face chronic outages and login issues while trying to access their accounts—despite being urged to conduct more of their Social Security business online.
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The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower-court order that would have forced the Trump administration to rehire 16,000 probationary federal workers who were fired. This marks another legal win for the administration in its series of executive order challenges.
April 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower-court order that would have forced the Trump administration to rehire 16,000 probationary federal workers who were fired. This marks another legal win for the administration in its series of executive order challenges.
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- No Ruling on Constitutionality (5–4 decision):
The Court did not rule on whether the Trump administration’s actions were constitutional.
The Court did not rule on whether the Trump administration’s actions were constitutional.
April 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
- No Ruling on Constitutionality (5–4 decision):
The Court did not rule on whether the Trump administration’s actions were constitutional.
The Court did not rule on whether the Trump administration’s actions were constitutional.
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A federal judge in Texas issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from using a rarely invoked wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants held in the state to El Salvador.
April 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A federal judge in Texas issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from using a rarely invoked wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants held in the state to El Salvador.
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Deporting American citizens—even those with criminal records—to foreign prisons is unconstitutional and violates core due process protections. The White House has stated it will decide who qualifies for deportation. Will protesting eventually be deemed a crime—and a deportable offense?
April 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Deporting American citizens—even those with criminal records—to foreign prisons is unconstitutional and violates core due process protections. The White House has stated it will decide who qualifies for deportation. Will protesting eventually be deemed a crime—and a deportable offense?
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Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate former employees of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Still fixated on the 2020 election, he continues to pursue retribution.
April 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate former employees of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Still fixated on the 2020 election, he continues to pursue retribution.
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In a related move, the Justice Department barred its lawyers from attending American Bar Association events, intensifying the Trump administration’s ongoing conflict with the legal profession over the issue of client representation.
April 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
In a related move, the Justice Department barred its lawyers from attending American Bar Association events, intensifying the Trump administration’s ongoing conflict with the legal profession over the issue of client representation.
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This is how regimes operate. Intimidate, monitor, punish. Repeat.
April 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This is how regimes operate. Intimidate, monitor, punish. Repeat.
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Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants' social media for antisemitism
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
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April 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
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A federal judge has ordered the White House to reinstate The Associated Press’s access to smaller events—such as those held in the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One—after Trump barred the news organization.
April 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
A federal judge has ordered the White House to reinstate The Associated Press’s access to smaller events—such as those held in the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One—after Trump barred the news organization.