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Gregorian:

“The 1998 law says, “It shall be unlawful for any applicable person” —defined as the pres, the VP or any employees of their offices — “to request …any officer/employee of the IRS to conduct an audit/other investigation of any taxpayer w respect to the tax liability of such taxpayer.” 😁
May 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its FY2026 federal budget proposal.

On page 39 he calls for the complete elimination of the only federal agency dedicated solely to supporting America’s libraries and museums.

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SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
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May 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
'No Legal Basis,' Says Harvard After Trump Declares Tax-Exempt Status Will Be Taken Away www.commondreams.org/news/harvard...
'No Legal Basis,' Says Harvard After Trump Declares Tax-Exempt Status Will Be Taken Away | Common Dreams
Trump say's he'll revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status. Democratic senators demand probe into administration's actions.
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May 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Illinois Man Gets 53 Years in Prison for Vicious Hate-Crime Killing of 6-Year-Old Wadee Alfayoumi www.commondreams.org/news/wadee-a...
Illinois Man Gets 53 Years in Prison for Vicious Hate-Crime Killing of 6-Year-Old Wadee Alfayoumi | Common Dreams
Illinois man sentenced to 53 years for brutal murder of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi. Family mourns loss to hate. #JusticeForWadee
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May 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Medicare Advantage Bribery Scheme Highlights 'Bad Behavior' Trump Wants to Reward www.commondreams.org/news/trump-m...
Medicare Advantage Bribery Scheme Highlights 'Bad Behavior' Trump Wants to Reward | Common Dreams
Privatized Medicare Advantage plans are accused of overbilling billions, denying claims with AI, and now bribing brokers.
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May 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Scientists are ditching cows to make butter from greenhouse gases www.motherjones.com/food/2025/05...
Scientists are ditching cows to make butter from greenhouse gases
A startup aims to make a favorite dietary fat without carbon emissions.
www.motherjones.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Trump’s rookie moves have created loads of uncertainty—even for Big Oil www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s rookie moves have created loads of uncertainty—even for Big Oil
“Lawyers are going to have a field day with this.”
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May 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
JD Vance poses with TV host who called for violence against LGBTQ people www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
JD Vance poses with TV host who called for violence against LGBTQ people
Oh look, the vice president is hanging with a TheoBro. Again.
www.motherjones.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A massive power grab could help North Carolina Republicans steal an election www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
A massive power grab could help North Carolina Republicans steal an election
A new GOP majority on the state election board could overturn a state Supreme Court race.
www.motherjones.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Trump’s mob-like shakedown—a scandal starring “60 Minutes,” Paramount, and the FCC www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s mob-like shakedown—a scandal starring “60 Minutes,” Paramount, and the FCC
In any other administration, this sleazy scheme would be a BFD.
www.motherjones.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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May 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
that's because Trump has been firing the employees who could help
May 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The Supreme Court is about to let religion ruin public education www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The Supreme Court is about to let religion ruin public education
Two recent cases suggest that the era of secular schools is coming to an end.
www.motherjones.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM