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The Capitol Police arrested a group of peaceful protesters who demonstrated today in the Cannon House Office Building against the Trump’s decision to freeze foreign aid and lay off thousands of USAID workers. The president has made his message clear: disagree with them, and they will come after you.
February 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Breaking News: Britain said it would increase military spending, a landmark lift ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out a timeline to increase British spending on defense, now 2.3 percent. He is scheduled to meet with President Trump this week.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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This level of conflict of interest and lack of transparency is unprecedented and rife with opportunity for self-enrichment.

This is unacceptable.
February 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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“Delete” the CFPB & IRS. Abolish bank regulators. Gut Social Security and Medicare.

The Musk-Trump administration’s plots all boil down to the same thing: swindle working people, funnel money to the ultra-rich.
February 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Tesla earned $2.3 billion in the United States in 2024.

You'd think it paid a lot in taxes, right?

Well it paid precisely $0 in federal income taxes last year.

You want waste and fraud? Look at what some big corporations and the rich are getting away with.
Tesla Paid Zero Federal Income Tax in 2024, Despite $2.3 Billion in Income
This brings Tesla’s average tax rate over the past three years to 0.4 percent.
truthout.org
February 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM