Abby C
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Trump won't lift a finger to lower prices for American families, but he’s happy to boost car sales for his co-conspirator in rigging the government for the ultra-rich.
Another reminder that Trump's "golden age" isn't for working people — it's for billionaires like Elon Musk.
Another reminder that Trump's "golden age" isn't for working people — it's for billionaires like Elon Musk.
Trump says he will buy a Tesla to show 'confidence and support' for Musk
Tesla is facing sagging sales and plunging stock prices as Musk dedicates himself to overhauling and downsizing the federal government as part of Trump's administration.
www.pbs.org
March 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Trump won't lift a finger to lower prices for American families, but he’s happy to boost car sales for his co-conspirator in rigging the government for the ultra-rich.
Another reminder that Trump's "golden age" isn't for working people — it's for billionaires like Elon Musk.
Another reminder that Trump's "golden age" isn't for working people — it's for billionaires like Elon Musk.
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The G.O.P.’s solution to passing a spending bill? Stealing $1 billion from DC taxpayers.
G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget
Republicans omitted a standard provision approving the District’s budget in a stopgap funding measure needed to avert a shutdown before the end of the week. The result would be a 16 percent cut.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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I’m a mom of 3 girls in Virginia public schools — I know these cuts will hurt Virginia's children.
Virginia families — including those with kids with disabilities, preschoolers in Head Start, and students in rural schools — will suffer. www.12onyourside.com/2025/03/11/d...
Virginia families — including those with kids with disabilities, preschoolers in Head Start, and students in rural schools — will suffer. www.12onyourside.com/2025/03/11/d...
Department of Education to eliminate 50% of its workforce
Sweeping layoffs are in the works for the US Department of Education.
www.12onyourside.com
March 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I’m a mom of 3 girls in Virginia public schools — I know these cuts will hurt Virginia's children.
Virginia families — including those with kids with disabilities, preschoolers in Head Start, and students in rural schools — will suffer. www.12onyourside.com/2025/03/11/d...
Virginia families — including those with kids with disabilities, preschoolers in Head Start, and students in rural schools — will suffer. www.12onyourside.com/2025/03/11/d...
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President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Tesla facing a backlash over Elon Musk’s role in his administration, the president said he wanted to buy one of the company’s cars. It was an extraordinary scene of a president using the backdrop of the White House to boost sales.
Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk
President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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UPDATE: According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff
According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
www.npr.org
March 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
UPDATE: According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
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The announcement further unsettled department employees who have spent the past several weeks anticipating sweeping staff cuts.
U.S. Education Department switches to remote work amid talk of layoffs
The announcement further unsettled department employees who have spent the past several weeks anticipating sweeping staff cuts.
www.npr.org
March 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The announcement further unsettled department employees who have spent the past several weeks anticipating sweeping staff cuts.
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Thanks to Joe Biden, America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals www.ft.com/content/1201...
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?
www.ft.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Thanks to Joe Biden, America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals www.ft.com/content/1201...
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BREAKING: Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants, calling the president's executive orders too vague to be enforced.
Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants
The judge found the administration's mandate that grant recipients do not engage in "equity-related" programs was too broad.
www.nbcnews.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BREAKING: Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants, calling the president's executive orders too vague to be enforced.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump's bid to fire the head of a watchdog agency in the administration's first case to reach the high court.
Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency head
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, weighs in on a case involving the new Trump administration for the first time.
www.nbcnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
BREAKING: Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump's bid to fire the head of a watchdog agency in the administration's first case to reach the high court.
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CNN’s Harry Enten Breaks Down Trump’s Stunning ‘Worst Day of Polling’: His Numbers Are ‘Underwater Like the Little Mermaid’ www.mediaite.com/tv/cnns-harr...
CNN’s Harry Enten Breaks Down Trump’s Stunning ‘Worst Day of Polling’: His Numbers Are ‘Underwater Like the Little Mermaid’
Harry Enten broke down President Donald Trump's "worst day of polling" in his second administration with four new surveys showing his approval rating sinking.
www.mediaite.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
CNN’s Harry Enten Breaks Down Trump’s Stunning ‘Worst Day of Polling’: His Numbers Are ‘Underwater Like the Little Mermaid’ www.mediaite.com/tv/cnns-harr...