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The 100 largest nonfinancial stocks on the NASDAQ exchange (the NASDAQ 100) are headed for their worst three days since 2000, which is absolutely bonkers when you realize that tops both COVID *and* the Global Financial Crisis.
April 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The 100 largest nonfinancial stocks on the NASDAQ exchange (the NASDAQ 100) are headed for their worst three days since 2000, which is absolutely bonkers when you realize that tops both COVID *and* the Global Financial Crisis.
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The Health and Human Services Department will lay off 10,000 employees, the Trump administration announced on Thursday, as part of a major reorganization designed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nyti.ms/42c2osH
March 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Health and Human Services Department will lay off 10,000 employees, the Trump administration announced on Thursday, as part of a major reorganization designed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nyti.ms/42c2osH
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Today Texas, lawmakers are debating a bill to significantly change standards for who can legally receive abortion care. The bill was prompted by @propublica.org reporting on three Texas women who died after they miscarried and doctors delayed or denied care. www.propublica.org/article/texa...
Texas GOP Lawmakers Propose Amending Abortion Ban Linked to Deaths and a Rise in Sepsis Cases
The bill comes after ProPublica’s reporting on the deaths of three Texas women. It specifies that doctors don’t need to wait until an emergency is “imminent” to terminate pregnancies but leaves in ste...
www.propublica.org
March 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today Texas, lawmakers are debating a bill to significantly change standards for who can legally receive abortion care. The bill was prompted by @propublica.org reporting on three Texas women who died after they miscarried and doctors delayed or denied care. www.propublica.org/article/texa...
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Donald Trump is telling students that if you're scammed by your student loan servicer or have trouble getting the financial aid you need to go to college — he doesn’t care.
Warren warns of 'dire consequences' of Education Department firings for student loans
Sen. Warren urges Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reinstate Department of Education employees who were critical to the nation’s federal student aid process.
abcnews.go.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Donald Trump is telling students that if you're scammed by your student loan servicer or have trouble getting the financial aid you need to go to college — he doesn’t care.
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The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.
(Published Dec. 2024)
(Published Dec. 2024)
A Coast Guard Commander Miscarried. She Nearly Died After Being Denied Care.
U.S. service members have long faced strict limits on abortions, even when used to resolve miscarriages. Under federal law, the military will only pay for abortions in cases of rape, incest or to…
propub.li
March 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.
(Published Dec. 2024)
(Published Dec. 2024)
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As you see the prices you pay for everything INCREASE because of Trump's tariffs, remember that last night, Republicans CHEERED for them.
They don't care if your costs go up—all they're focused on is forcing through more tax breaks for billionaires.
They don't care if your costs go up—all they're focused on is forcing through more tax breaks for billionaires.
The average household will pay around $1,800 from Trump’s tariffs, but the poorest Americans will be shelling out the largest share of their incomes.
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March 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
As you see the prices you pay for everything INCREASE because of Trump's tariffs, remember that last night, Republicans CHEERED for them.
They don't care if your costs go up—all they're focused on is forcing through more tax breaks for billionaires.
They don't care if your costs go up—all they're focused on is forcing through more tax breaks for billionaires.
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In dropping this case, the Trump administration is sending a clear message that they do not care if pregnant women die—it’s that chillingly simple.
Trump admin moves to drop fight over emergency abortions, reversing Biden admin stance
An Idaho hospital is stepping in to argue that the state’s near-total abortion ban violates patients’ rights.
www.politico.com
March 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
In dropping this case, the Trump administration is sending a clear message that they do not care if pregnant women die—it’s that chillingly simple.
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It’s said that we live in a post-fact society. We disagree.
Now, more than ever, facts matter, and ProPublica is going to continue to track how and when patently false statements are injected into conversations about the country’s future.
By @sengelberg.bsky.social
Now, more than ever, facts matter, and ProPublica is going to continue to track how and when patently false statements are injected into conversations about the country’s future.
By @sengelberg.bsky.social
The Trump Administration Keeps Citing an Untrue Stat as It Targets Federal Workers
A “survey of our niche audience for our niche audience” was the source for the claim that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices. The number isn’t true. Why do…
propub.li
February 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It’s said that we live in a post-fact society. We disagree.
Now, more than ever, facts matter, and ProPublica is going to continue to track how and when patently false statements are injected into conversations about the country’s future.
By @sengelberg.bsky.social
Now, more than ever, facts matter, and ProPublica is going to continue to track how and when patently false statements are injected into conversations about the country’s future.
By @sengelberg.bsky.social
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House Republicans just took the first step towards passing their plans to cut health care and hike the cost of groceries for millions of people.
Why? To pay for tax giveaways for billionaires and billionaire corporations.
Working people won't forget this. We need to fight back.
Why? To pay for tax giveaways for billionaires and billionaire corporations.
Working people won't forget this. We need to fight back.
Breaking News: The House narrowly passed a Republican budget resolution that calls for slashing federal spending to pay for President Trump’s tax cuts.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Latest News on Budget Plan, Elon Musk and More
www.nytimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
House Republicans just took the first step towards passing their plans to cut health care and hike the cost of groceries for millions of people.
Why? To pay for tax giveaways for billionaires and billionaire corporations.
Working people won't forget this. We need to fight back.
Why? To pay for tax giveaways for billionaires and billionaire corporations.
Working people won't forget this. We need to fight back.
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House Republicans just passed a budget that would kick families off their health care, shut down nursing homes, and force kids to go hungry—all to pass more tax cuts for billionaires that will blow up our national debt.
February 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
House Republicans just passed a budget that would kick families off their health care, shut down nursing homes, and force kids to go hungry—all to pass more tax cuts for billionaires that will blow up our national debt.
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Trump’s shutdown of the JFK Library won’t lower egg prices or make housing more affordable, but it’s part of a retribution tour designed to distract from his agenda to enrich the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of everyone else.
February 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Trump’s shutdown of the JFK Library won’t lower egg prices or make housing more affordable, but it’s part of a retribution tour designed to distract from his agenda to enrich the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of everyone else.
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk are messing with your Medicare benefits.
Democrats passed a law to finally let Medicare negotiate with Big Pharma for lower prices.
Now Trump and Musk laid off the negotiators.
That means higher drug costs for you. Nothing efficient about that.
Democrats passed a law to finally let Medicare negotiate with Big Pharma for lower prices.
Now Trump and Musk laid off the negotiators.
That means higher drug costs for you. Nothing efficient about that.
Health Workers Think DOGE Is About To Backfire, Big-Time
Mass layoffs have hit departments whose literal purpose is to save money or improve health outcomes.
www.huffpost.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are messing with your Medicare benefits.
Democrats passed a law to finally let Medicare negotiate with Big Pharma for lower prices.
Now Trump and Musk laid off the negotiators.
That means higher drug costs for you. Nothing efficient about that.
Democrats passed a law to finally let Medicare negotiate with Big Pharma for lower prices.
Now Trump and Musk laid off the negotiators.
That means higher drug costs for you. Nothing efficient about that.
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Out of the 12,000 civil rights complaints the Education Department has put on hold since Trump took office:
• 6,000 relate to mistreatment of disabled students
• 1,000 are specific to sexual harassment/violence
• 3,200 pertain to racial discrimination
• 6,000 relate to mistreatment of disabled students
• 1,000 are specific to sexual harassment/violence
• 3,200 pertain to racial discrimination
“We’ve Been Essentially Muzzled”: Department of Education Halts Thousands of Civil Rights Investigations Under Trump
Since Inauguration Day, the Office for Civil Rights has only opened about 20 investigations focused on Trump’s priorities, placing more than 10,000 student complaints related to disability access and…
propub.li
February 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Out of the 12,000 civil rights complaints the Education Department has put on hold since Trump took office:
• 6,000 relate to mistreatment of disabled students
• 1,000 are specific to sexual harassment/violence
• 3,200 pertain to racial discrimination
• 6,000 relate to mistreatment of disabled students
• 1,000 are specific to sexual harassment/violence
• 3,200 pertain to racial discrimination
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Courts *ordered* the Trump admin to stop its spending freeze
Yet ProPublica found place after place where $ is still frozen
-hot meals for elderly and disabled
-groceries for those in need
-maternal & child health services
-a clinic that serves the poor
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Yet ProPublica found place after place where $ is still frozen
-hot meals for elderly and disabled
-groceries for those in need
-maternal & child health services
-a clinic that serves the poor
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
The Courts Blocked Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze. Agencies Are Withholding Money Anyway.
Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — an...
www.propublica.org
February 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Courts *ordered* the Trump admin to stop its spending freeze
Yet ProPublica found place after place where $ is still frozen
-hot meals for elderly and disabled
-groceries for those in need
-maternal & child health services
-a clinic that serves the poor
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Yet ProPublica found place after place where $ is still frozen
-hot meals for elderly and disabled
-groceries for those in need
-maternal & child health services
-a clinic that serves the poor
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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Donold says he’s standing up for persecuted Christians…unless they’re Catholic bishops pleading for mercy, then they’re ‘radical leftists.’
February 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Donold says he’s standing up for persecuted Christians…unless they’re Catholic bishops pleading for mercy, then they’re ‘radical leftists.’
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Many of Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum have been in place since 2018. Nothing was resolved and they added costs to cars, building materials, and energy projects. Now in 2025, the President wants to double down raising costs on Americans even more.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/u...
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum From Foreign Countries
The president imposed a 25 percent tariff on global metals, copying a move in his first term. Economists and foreign governments know what will come next.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Many of Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum have been in place since 2018. Nothing was resolved and they added costs to cars, building materials, and energy projects. Now in 2025, the President wants to double down raising costs on Americans even more.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/u...
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Congress is meant to be a check on Presidential abuse of power—it’s the way our democratic system of checks & balances works.
It’s time for Republicans to say “enough” and stand with the people they represent and against the corruption & lawlessness we’ve seen from Trump & Elon.
It’s time for Republicans to say “enough” and stand with the people they represent and against the corruption & lawlessness we’ve seen from Trump & Elon.
February 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Congress is meant to be a check on Presidential abuse of power—it’s the way our democratic system of checks & balances works.
It’s time for Republicans to say “enough” and stand with the people they represent and against the corruption & lawlessness we’ve seen from Trump & Elon.
It’s time for Republicans to say “enough” and stand with the people they represent and against the corruption & lawlessness we’ve seen from Trump & Elon.
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At least $12 *trillion* from global oligarchs is hidden offshore in secret tax havens worldwide. And it is headquartered right here in the USA.
Instead of cutting lifesaving programs like the VA, Medicaid, and food stamps, we should be cracking down on tax havens for the ultra-rich.
Instead of cutting lifesaving programs like the VA, Medicaid, and food stamps, we should be cracking down on tax havens for the ultra-rich.
February 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
At least $12 *trillion* from global oligarchs is hidden offshore in secret tax havens worldwide. And it is headquartered right here in the USA.
Instead of cutting lifesaving programs like the VA, Medicaid, and food stamps, we should be cracking down on tax havens for the ultra-rich.
Instead of cutting lifesaving programs like the VA, Medicaid, and food stamps, we should be cracking down on tax havens for the ultra-rich.
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Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
The NFL is removing 'End Racism' from its Super Bowl end zone
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
www.npr.org
February 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
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Venezuelans in the Miami suburb of Doral have been some of President Trump’s biggest proponents. Many feel betrayed after he revoked temporary protected status for thousands.
Venezuelans backed Trump. Now some worry he’ll deport them.
Venezuelans in the Miami suburb of Doral have been some of Trump’s biggest proponents. Many feel betrayed after he revoked temporary protected status for thousands.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Venezuelans in the Miami suburb of Doral have been some of President Trump’s biggest proponents. Many feel betrayed after he revoked temporary protected status for thousands.
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When Musk's minions forced their way into USAID's servers, they made themselves "super administrators" meaning they had access to workers' Social Security numbers, credit histories, and home addresses.
They may have well broken the law.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
They may have well broken the law.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
February 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
When Musk's minions forced their way into USAID's servers, they made themselves "super administrators" meaning they had access to workers' Social Security numbers, credit histories, and home addresses.
They may have well broken the law.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
They may have well broken the law.
www.propublica.org/article/usai...
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Listen to Secretary Pete. And remember, these are our funds. These are our courts. And these are our streets.
February 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Listen to Secretary Pete. And remember, these are our funds. These are our courts. And these are our streets.
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BREAKING: Department of Education employees got a late Friday email telling them the department will end all programs “that fail to affirm the reality of biology sex,” targeting efforts that support transgender students.
www.propublica.org/article/depa...
www.propublica.org/article/depa...
The Department of Education Told Employees to End Support for Transgender Students
The directive, which continues the Trump administration’s efforts to curb transgender rights, could end school-based mental health services and support for homeless students.
www.propublica.org
February 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
BREAKING: Department of Education employees got a late Friday email telling them the department will end all programs “that fail to affirm the reality of biology sex,” targeting efforts that support transgender students.
www.propublica.org/article/depa...
www.propublica.org/article/depa...
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Instead of cutting costs for working families, Donald Trump is slashing the federal investments that fund their lifesaving care, fuel their local economy, and lower their health care costs.
It’s cruel, short-sighted, and will cost jobs and devastate millions of families.
It’s cruel, short-sighted, and will cost jobs and devastate millions of families.
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
Researchers say it would hurt facilities that work on medical issues such as cancer research and heart disease. Elon Musk contends the old policy was ‘a ripoff.’
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Instead of cutting costs for working families, Donald Trump is slashing the federal investments that fund their lifesaving care, fuel their local economy, and lower their health care costs.
It’s cruel, short-sighted, and will cost jobs and devastate millions of families.
It’s cruel, short-sighted, and will cost jobs and devastate millions of families.