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This is outrageous.
Social Security is a lifeline for more than 160,000 people in PA-04.
We should be making it easier for Americans to access the benefits they earned — not taking away services from seniors, people with disabilities, and families.
www.newsweek.com/doge-pushes-...
Social Security is a lifeline for more than 160,000 people in PA-04.
We should be making it easier for Americans to access the benefits they earned — not taking away services from seniors, people with disabilities, and families.
www.newsweek.com/doge-pushes-...
DOGE pushes Social Security Administration to cut off phone service: Report
SSA officials are weighing eliminating telephone support for claims processing and direct-deposit account transactions.
www.newsweek.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This is outrageous.
Social Security is a lifeline for more than 160,000 people in PA-04.
We should be making it easier for Americans to access the benefits they earned — not taking away services from seniors, people with disabilities, and families.
www.newsweek.com/doge-pushes-...
Social Security is a lifeline for more than 160,000 people in PA-04.
We should be making it easier for Americans to access the benefits they earned — not taking away services from seniors, people with disabilities, and families.
www.newsweek.com/doge-pushes-...
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Turning off the phones at the Social Security Administration would put millions at risk of being unable to get help accessing their earned benefits.
DOGE thinks seniors and disabled people don't deserve to speak with a real person if they miss a check.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
DOGE thinks seniors and disabled people don't deserve to speak with a real person if they miss a check.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service
Agency considers ending phone program that helps with claims processing and is used by millions of elderly and disabled Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Turning off the phones at the Social Security Administration would put millions at risk of being unable to get help accessing their earned benefits.
DOGE thinks seniors and disabled people don't deserve to speak with a real person if they miss a check.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
DOGE thinks seniors and disabled people don't deserve to speak with a real person if they miss a check.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Since World War II, America has been far and away the world’s most dominant power.
In just 7 weeks of Trump, we’ve seen him do things that directly undermine that and give away American dominance to authoritarian nations.
In just 7 weeks of Trump, we’ve seen him do things that directly undermine that and give away American dominance to authoritarian nations.
March 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Since World War II, America has been far and away the world’s most dominant power.
In just 7 weeks of Trump, we’ve seen him do things that directly undermine that and give away American dominance to authoritarian nations.
In just 7 weeks of Trump, we’ve seen him do things that directly undermine that and give away American dominance to authoritarian nations.
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🚨Tonight, I voted against a Republican bill that slashed veterans' health care and took food from families and seniors.
I'll never vote for a bill that enables Trump to dismantle our government while enriching himself and his friends at the expense of hardworking Americans.
I'll never vote for a bill that enables Trump to dismantle our government while enriching himself and his friends at the expense of hardworking Americans.
March 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🚨Tonight, I voted against a Republican bill that slashed veterans' health care and took food from families and seniors.
I'll never vote for a bill that enables Trump to dismantle our government while enriching himself and his friends at the expense of hardworking Americans.
I'll never vote for a bill that enables Trump to dismantle our government while enriching himself and his friends at the expense of hardworking Americans.
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🚨 80% of Americans—including Trump supporters—oppose cutting Medicaid. But Trump and House Republicans are pushing $880 billion dollars in cuts to force working families to pay for tax breaks for the rich. This is a direct attack on health care
March 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🚨 80% of Americans—including Trump supporters—oppose cutting Medicaid. But Trump and House Republicans are pushing $880 billion dollars in cuts to force working families to pay for tax breaks for the rich. This is a direct attack on health care
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The stakes are just too high.
March 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The stakes are just too high.
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Netanyahu’s extremist government has halted ALL humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Starving children is a war crime.
UN leaders said: "International humanitarian law is clear: we must be allowed access to deliver vital lifesaving aid. We need to get aid in and the hostages out.”
Starving children is a war crime.
UN leaders said: "International humanitarian law is clear: we must be allowed access to deliver vital lifesaving aid. We need to get aid in and the hostages out.”
March 4, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Netanyahu’s extremist government has halted ALL humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Starving children is a war crime.
UN leaders said: "International humanitarian law is clear: we must be allowed access to deliver vital lifesaving aid. We need to get aid in and the hostages out.”
Starving children is a war crime.
UN leaders said: "International humanitarian law is clear: we must be allowed access to deliver vital lifesaving aid. We need to get aid in and the hostages out.”
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The Trump administration just halted all military aid to Ukraine. This is no surprise from a President who has moved beyond appeasement and into aiding and abetting Putin.
To my Republican colleagues who have claimed to support Ukraine: the time has come to choose between democracy and autocracy.
To my Republican colleagues who have claimed to support Ukraine: the time has come to choose between democracy and autocracy.
March 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Trump administration just halted all military aid to Ukraine. This is no surprise from a President who has moved beyond appeasement and into aiding and abetting Putin.
To my Republican colleagues who have claimed to support Ukraine: the time has come to choose between democracy and autocracy.
To my Republican colleagues who have claimed to support Ukraine: the time has come to choose between democracy and autocracy.
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First, Donald Trump blamed Zelenskyy for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Then, he says he “trusts” Putin.
Now, he’s frozen bipartisan military aid.
It’s clear that Donald Trump is putting his fragile ego before our national security — siding with Putin over U.S. allies in Europe.
Then, he says he “trusts” Putin.
Now, he’s frozen bipartisan military aid.
It’s clear that Donald Trump is putting his fragile ego before our national security — siding with Putin over U.S. allies in Europe.
Trump administration pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.
www.cbsnews.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
First, Donald Trump blamed Zelenskyy for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Then, he says he “trusts” Putin.
Now, he’s frozen bipartisan military aid.
It’s clear that Donald Trump is putting his fragile ego before our national security — siding with Putin over U.S. allies in Europe.
Then, he says he “trusts” Putin.
Now, he’s frozen bipartisan military aid.
It’s clear that Donald Trump is putting his fragile ego before our national security — siding with Putin over U.S. allies in Europe.
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Trump is inviting a military catastrophe & humanitarian nightmare—suspending aid for air defense against Russia’s bloody slaughter of civilians as well as arms necessary for battle worn soldiers to hold the line against brutal attacks. His withholding this aid is illegal & immoral.
Breaking News: President Trump on Monday temporarily suspended the delivery of all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, a senior administration official said.
The order comes just days after Trump’s heated exchange with Zelensky in the Oval Office.
The order, which takes effect immediately, affects more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition in the pipelines and on order.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Trump is inviting a military catastrophe & humanitarian nightmare—suspending aid for air defense against Russia’s bloody slaughter of civilians as well as arms necessary for battle worn soldiers to hold the line against brutal attacks. His withholding this aid is illegal & immoral.
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More than 216,000 seniors, children and working people in #IL13 get their healthcare through Medicaid. The budget resolution adopted by House Republicans this week puts that at risk. I’ll never support policies that put billionaires over working families.
March 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
More than 216,000 seniors, children and working people in #IL13 get their healthcare through Medicaid. The budget resolution adopted by House Republicans this week puts that at risk. I’ll never support policies that put billionaires over working families.
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We invited Elon Musk to defend himself in front of the American people.
He was too much of a coward to show up.
He was too much of a coward to show up.
March 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We invited Elon Musk to defend himself in front of the American people.
He was too much of a coward to show up.
He was too much of a coward to show up.
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If Trump/Vance meeting with Zelenskyy wasn’t a calculated set-up, why was Russian state media there?
www.thedailybeast.com/msnbcs-rache...
www.thedailybeast.com/msnbcs-rache...
Maddow Aghast That White House Allowed Russian State Media In For Zelensky Meet
The pundit pointed out a reporter with Russian News Agency TASS had somehow got in for the fiery sitdown.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If Trump/Vance meeting with Zelenskyy wasn’t a calculated set-up, why was Russian state media there?
www.thedailybeast.com/msnbcs-rache...
www.thedailybeast.com/msnbcs-rache...
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Trump and Musk want to get rid of the National Labor Relations Board, created to protect workers from exploitation and greed.
Why?
They want Americans working longer hours for worse pay. Just so their billionaire buddies can make even more money.
Why?
They want Americans working longer hours for worse pay. Just so their billionaire buddies can make even more money.
March 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Trump and Musk want to get rid of the National Labor Relations Board, created to protect workers from exploitation and greed.
Why?
They want Americans working longer hours for worse pay. Just so their billionaire buddies can make even more money.
Why?
They want Americans working longer hours for worse pay. Just so their billionaire buddies can make even more money.
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Sounds like a billionaire who’s never talked to a working person in his life.
Elon: get your hands off of Americans’ hard-earned Social Security.
Elon: get your hands off of Americans’ hard-earned Social Security.
March 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Sounds like a billionaire who’s never talked to a working person in his life.
Elon: get your hands off of Americans’ hard-earned Social Security.
Elon: get your hands off of Americans’ hard-earned Social Security.
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Trump and Musk have been busy ripping off Californians – cutting into our wildfire prevention, health care, jobs, and more.
February 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Trump and Musk have been busy ripping off Californians – cutting into our wildfire prevention, health care, jobs, and more.
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Hmm... maybe DOGE isn't qualified to be running the U.S. government???
www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-do...
www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-do...
Elon Musk says DOGE 'accidentally' cut Ebola prevention
Elon Musk said DOGE will make mistakes. He said an example is how the team briefly cut USAID funding for Ebola prevention.
www.businessinsider.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Hmm... maybe DOGE isn't qualified to be running the U.S. government???
www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-do...
www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-do...
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Trump and Musk are recklessly and intentionally dismantling U.S. foreign policy and national security — compromising our ability to keep Americans safe, fight diseases and deliver lifesaving assistance around the world.
What they are doing is illegal. The courts cannot let this stand.
What they are doing is illegal. The courts cannot let this stand.
Trump administration says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
The Trump administration says it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world.
apnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Trump and Musk are recklessly and intentionally dismantling U.S. foreign policy and national security — compromising our ability to keep Americans safe, fight diseases and deliver lifesaving assistance around the world.
What they are doing is illegal. The courts cannot let this stand.
What they are doing is illegal. The courts cannot let this stand.
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Democrats defend health care: For kids. For new moms. For seniors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgdu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgdu...
Democrats defend health care: For kids. For new moms. For seniors.
YouTube video by Rep. Auchincloss
www.youtube.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Democrats defend health care: For kids. For new moms. For seniors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgdu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgdu...
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"Measles is preventable—please vaccinate your kids to save their lives."
That's what ANY sane public health official would say.
The last measles death was a DECADE ago. But the elevation of anti-vax conspiracists like RFK Jr. is sowing distrust and killing children.
That's what ANY sane public health official would say.
The last measles death was a DECADE ago. But the elevation of anti-vax conspiracists like RFK Jr. is sowing distrust and killing children.
RFK Jr. Dismisses Measles Outbreak As ‘Not Unusual’ After Child's Death
“We have measles outbreaks every year," Trump's health secretary said when asked about the death, which is the nation's first in a decade.
www.huffpost.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"Measles is preventable—please vaccinate your kids to save their lives."
That's what ANY sane public health official would say.
The last measles death was a DECADE ago. But the elevation of anti-vax conspiracists like RFK Jr. is sowing distrust and killing children.
That's what ANY sane public health official would say.
The last measles death was a DECADE ago. But the elevation of anti-vax conspiracists like RFK Jr. is sowing distrust and killing children.
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Trump doesn't have a cabinet. He has a cartel.
February 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Trump doesn't have a cabinet. He has a cartel.
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This is absolutely crazy. House Republicans are attacking Medicaid, and now Trump is going after Social Security. We must protect seniors and people with disabilities—and we’ll fight back every step of the way.
Social Security Administration Could Cut Half Its Workforce
Sources tell the Prospect that a meeting called for a 50 percent reduction in an agency that millions rely on for benefit implementation.
buff.ly
February 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This is absolutely crazy. House Republicans are attacking Medicaid, and now Trump is going after Social Security. We must protect seniors and people with disabilities—and we’ll fight back every step of the way.
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DOGE FIRED an FAA scientist whose job is to create and maintain flight maps that pilots use to literally navigate airspace ‼️
I took to the House floor today with Science Committee Democrats to share some of the stories of federal employees fired by POTUS.
I took to the House floor today with Science Committee Democrats to share some of the stories of federal employees fired by POTUS.
February 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
DOGE FIRED an FAA scientist whose job is to create and maintain flight maps that pilots use to literally navigate airspace ‼️
I took to the House floor today with Science Committee Democrats to share some of the stories of federal employees fired by POTUS.
I took to the House floor today with Science Committee Democrats to share some of the stories of federal employees fired by POTUS.
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Riley Rackliffe was a federal worker at Lake Mead responsible for monitoring waterborne diseases and toxic algae. He is also the sole source of income for his wife and two kids.
Last week, Elon Musk fired him.
Last week, Elon Musk fired him.
February 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Riley Rackliffe was a federal worker at Lake Mead responsible for monitoring waterborne diseases and toxic algae. He is also the sole source of income for his wife and two kids.
Last week, Elon Musk fired him.
Last week, Elon Musk fired him.
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Musk: Cut spending on everything!***
***unless you’re talking about the $38 billion in taxpayer dollars I get as the world’s richest man.
***unless you’re talking about the $38 billion in taxpayer dollars I get as the world’s richest man.
Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding
Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk’s wealth.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Musk: Cut spending on everything!***
***unless you’re talking about the $38 billion in taxpayer dollars I get as the world’s richest man.
***unless you’re talking about the $38 billion in taxpayer dollars I get as the world’s richest man.