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In a rare move, the Republican-controlled House impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over immigration policy (passing two articles 214–213). 🧵
In a rare move, the Republican-controlled House impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over immigration policy (passing two articles 214–213). 🧵
In a rare move, the Republican-controlled House impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over immigration policy (passing two articles 214–213). 🧵
In a rare move, the Republican-controlled House impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over immigration policy (passing two articles 214–213). 🧵
In a rare move, the Republican-controlled House impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over immigration policy (passing two articles 214–213). 🧵
In a rare move, the Republican-controlled House impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over immigration policy (passing two articles 214–213). 🧵
Trump and GOP allies have been laying groundwork to potentially interfere with future elections. For example, Trump endorsed state bills that would let legislatures override popular vote results in “fraud” cases and called for deploying federal observers to 🧵
Trump and GOP allies have been laying groundwork to potentially interfere with future elections. For example, Trump endorsed state bills that would let legislatures override popular vote results in “fraud” cases and called for deploying federal observers to 🧵
In a stunning move, some congressional Republicans hosted what amounted to a celebration of convicted Jan. 6 rioters, referring to them as “political prisoners.” Trump praised these events. 🧵
In a stunning move, some congressional Republicans hosted what amounted to a celebration of convicted Jan. 6 rioters, referring to them as “political prisoners.” Trump praised these events. 🧵
Numerous reports emerged of federal employees self-censoring or leaving their jobs due to the Trump administration’s climate of intimidation. 🧵
Numerous reports emerged of federal employees self-censoring or leaving their jobs due to the Trump administration’s climate of intimidation. 🧵
Though not directly enacting policy, Trump repeatedly cheered efforts to punish Disney for opposing certain GOP social policies. He mused about revoking Disney’s copyrights and said “maybe we should break them up” after clashing with the company. 🧵
Though not directly enacting policy, Trump repeatedly cheered efforts to punish Disney for opposing certain GOP social policies. He mused about revoking Disney’s copyrights and said “maybe we should break them up” after clashing with the company. 🧵
Empowered by Trump, Republican lawmakers stepped up attacks on companies with “ESG” or diversity initiatives. 🧵
Empowered by Trump, Republican lawmakers stepped up attacks on companies with “ESG” or diversity initiatives. 🧵
Trump threatened via tweet that the administration might investigate and punish Wall Street firms if markets “misbehave.” After a major index fell into correction territory in February on recession fears, Trump insinuated short-sellers and certain banks were 🧵
Trump threatened via tweet that the administration might investigate and punish Wall Street firms if markets “misbehave.” After a major index fell into correction territory in February on recession fears, Trump insinuated short-sellers and certain banks were 🧵
Under pressure from the White House, economic agencies started releasing optimistic projections that conflicted with private forecasts. The Council of Economic Advisers was reportedly told to produce GDP growth estimates above 3% despite signs of a slowdown. 🧵
Under pressure from the White House, economic agencies started releasing optimistic projections that conflicted with private forecasts. The Council of Economic Advisers was reportedly told to produce GDP growth estimates above 3% despite signs of a slowdown. 🧵
Breaking presidential norms, Trump repeatedly and loudly pressured the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates. On March 19, after the Fed held rates steady, Trump blasted the central bank on social media and demanded immediate cuts “to ease” the impact of 🧵
Breaking presidential norms, Trump repeatedly and loudly pressured the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates. On March 19, after the Fed held rates steady, Trump blasted the central bank on social media and demanded immediate cuts “to ease” the impact of 🧵
As part of the SSA changes, DOGE ordered “enhanced identity verification” for beneficiaries: more people must verify ID in person to receive Social Security checks. 🧵
As part of the SSA changes, DOGE ordered “enhanced identity verification” for beneficiaries: more people must verify ID in person to receive Social Security checks. 🧵
Trump’s DOGE outlined “reforms” for the Social Security Administration that alarmed retirees. It plans an $800 million cut to SSA’s budget and a 12% staff reduction, plus closing 47 field offices nationwide. 🧵
Trump’s DOGE outlined “reforms” for the Social Security Administration that alarmed retirees. It plans an $800 million cut to SSA’s budget and a 12% staff reduction, plus closing 47 field offices nationwide. 🧵
Federal employee unions (AFGE, NTEU, and others) filed suit against Trump’s order ending collective bargaining. A D.C. 🧵
Federal employee unions (AFGE, NTEU, and others) filed suit against Trump’s order ending collective bargaining. A D.C. 🧵
In late March, Trump signed an executive order ending collective bargaining rights for wide swaths of federal employees (those in agencies deemed “national security”). 🧵
In late March, Trump signed an executive order ending collective bargaining rights for wide swaths of federal employees (those in agencies deemed “national security”). 🧵
Trump stacked his administration with fossil fuel allies – e.g., naming an oil executive as Interior Secretary and a climate skeptic to lead the EPA. 🧵
Trump stacked his administration with fossil fuel allies – e.g., naming an oil executive as Interior Secretary and a climate skeptic to lead the EPA. 🧵
The Trump EPA moved to undo Biden’s strengthening of clean water regulations. It suspended enforcement of the definition of “Waters of the U.S.,” allowing polluters to avoid permits for discharging into certain streams and wetlands. 🧵
The Trump EPA moved to undo Biden’s strengthening of clean water regulations. It suspended enforcement of the definition of “Waters of the U.S.,” allowing polluters to avoid permits for discharging into certain streams and wetlands. 🧵
Trump’s proposed budget for FY2026 included deep cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency – reportedly nearly 30% reduction in funding. Key programs for climate research, renewable energy, and environmental justice were zeroed out. 🧵
Trump’s proposed budget for FY2026 included deep cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency – reportedly nearly 30% reduction in funding. Key programs for climate research, renewable energy, and environmental justice were zeroed out. 🧵
The administration also moved to weaken the Endangered Species Act implementation, making it easier for developers and miners to bypass habitat protections. One rule under review would remove climate change as a factor in deciding species protections. 🧵
The administration also moved to weaken the Endangered Species Act implementation, making it easier for developers and miners to bypass habitat protections. One rule under review would remove climate change as a factor in deciding species protections. 🧵
Trump signed an executive order to “unleash” oil and gas production on public lands, specifically targeting Alaska. He reopened the entire Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) coastal plain to oil leasing and expanded drilling in the National Petroleum 🧵
Trump signed an executive order to “unleash” oil and gas production on public lands, specifically targeting Alaska. He reopened the entire Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) coastal plain to oil leasing and expanded drilling in the National Petroleum 🧵
Trump’s withdrawal letter to the U.N. argued that the Paris Accord “doesn’t reflect U.S. values” and funnels taxpayer money to unworthy countries. Climate scientists warn the U.S. 🧵
Trump’s withdrawal letter to the U.N. argued that the Paris Accord “doesn’t reflect U.S. values” and funnels taxpayer money to unworthy countries. Climate scientists warn the U.S. 🧵
Hours after being sworn in, Trump signed an order withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time. This dealt a blow to global efforts against climate change and isolated America from its allies on climate policy. The U.S. 🧵
Hours after being sworn in, Trump signed an order withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time. This dealt a blow to global efforts against climate change and isolated America from its allies on climate policy. The U.S. 🧵
The administration signaled support for a revived lawsuit aiming to overturn the Affordable Care Act entirely (resuming the Texas-led case paused under Biden). 🧵
The administration signaled support for a revived lawsuit aiming to overturn the Affordable Care Act entirely (resuming the Texas-led case paused under Biden). 🧵
The Trump administration moved to reinstate a “gag rule” on Title X family planning clinics, barring them from referring patients for abortions. It also proposed cutting Title X funding. 🧵
The Trump administration moved to reinstate a “gag rule” on Title X family planning clinics, barring them from referring patients for abortions. It also proposed cutting Title X funding. 🧵
Seizing on their narrow control of Congress, Republicans reintroduced a bill for a nationwide 15-week abortion ban. 🧵
Seizing on their narrow control of Congress, Republicans reintroduced a bill for a nationwide 15-week abortion ban. 🧵