Kathryn Bigelow’s new movie, A House of Dynamite, is more accurate on this point than the Defense Department itself.

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Text SIGN PEZYTX to 50409 — The Trump administration's cuts to crucial USDA programs providing funding for food banks, schools, and local farms are unacceptable. These programs serve a vital role in addressing food insecurity, which has reached alarming levels across the nation, especially in rural communities. The recent reduction in food shipments from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to food banks and kitchens, without warning or explanation, is particularly egregious. These funding cuts not only undermine efforts to combat hunger but also deal a blow to local food producers and economies. With food insecurity rates at their highest point in nearly a decade, now is not the time to dismantle programs aimed at ensuring access to nutritious food for all Americans. Congress authorized funding for these initiatives under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. As such, the administration lacks the legal authority to redirect or remove this funding unilaterally. I urge you to exercise your constitutional "power of the purse" and demand the immediate restoration of USDA funding for food banks, schools, and farmers. These programs provide essential support to vulnerable communities and local economies, and their continuation is a matter of moral and economic imperative.

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President Donald Trump said in a Sunday-morning phone call that he was “not joking” about a third term, adding that “it is far too early to think about it.”

Dave Portnoy, a Trump supporter and the founder of Barstool Sports, went viral for his blistering critique of the administration’s group chat debacle.

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Text SIGN PEVZIX to 50409 — Since the moment President Donald Trump took office, we have witnessed an assault of authoritarian policies on our democracy. He has unleashed a barrage of executive orders targeting the communities most in need of protection—including transgender youth, immigrants, working-class Americans, and more—while dismantling programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. These actions are stripping away essential protections and will undoubtedly lead to further divisiveness and violence in our communities. Trump's likely illegal memos to freeze funding and even close entire government agencies have already caused irreparable harm. Tens of thousands of civil servants are facing job loss and financial insecurity. The key programs that keep vulnerable Americans afloat by providing assistance for housing, nutrition, child care, and more have been disrupted. These actions, which mirror the calculated agenda outlined in Project 2025, are likely an illegal act of political theater meant to create chaos and fear. Our democracy is in danger. Americans are depending on Congress to protect our rights, freedoms, and livelihood. I write today demanding that you take immediate and decisive action to protect your constituents. In the face of authoritarian threats, it is your responsibility to ensure that the interests of the American people are safeguarded. I urge you to stand firm against this blatant assault on our democracy and do everything in your power to defend the American people from this authoritarian overreach.

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In promoting Elon Musk’s car company, Donald Trump showed just how far he’ll go for his allies.