Why would a leader tank his own country's economy?

It's a key part of the aspiring autocrat's playbook.

Tariffs & chaos mean more power & control for Trump.

But America has no king. The Republican-led Congress can stop this at any time.

Let your reps hear from you.

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When President Trump unveiled major new tariffs on Wednesday, one big economy that he did not target was Russia.

Breaking News: The S&P 500 plunged more than 3% as global markets reeled from President Trump’s tariffs.

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Layoffs in March reach levels not seen since the onset of the pandemic, thanks to DOGE - 275k job losses of which 216k in federal government.

A con man, surrounded by yes men and idiots would come up with this!
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Hi, are you doomscrolling about tariffs?

Have you had something to eat? Is there an offline activity you can do tonight instead, like read a book, compile a list of essential items you need to stock up on, or call an elected official about the recession ahead?

Try not to stay up too late tonight.

Tensions between Iran and the US are heating up. The US is flowing more forces into the region as both sides exchange threats. Direct talks appear unlikely for now, and time for a deal is short. How might Khamenei manage what is likely to be a perilous ~6 months? I see four options. 1/

We warned you of their plan

Totally agree with you, Emily.

Bodega owners in New York City keep cats for companionship, building rapport with customers, and even keeping mice and rats at bay. But under state law, shop owners can be fined for having felines in any building where food is sold.

Patsy Cline, gone today in 1963, at the age of 30.

“All that I ever wanted to was to hear my voice on record and have a song among the Top 20,” she said.

“Crazy” hit the Top 10, before her passing a year later. #RIP

Sometimes it feels like I’m going crazy, because there is something that is right in front of our faces, has been for years, and nobody of consequence ever says it:
Donald Trump works for Vladimir Putin.
How much more proof does anyone need? And what is anybody going to do about it?

Today, a reporter from the Russian state news agency TASS gained unauthorized access to the Oval Office. How does one gain unauthorized access to the Oval Office? Meanwhile, AP and Reuters were blocked.

As Republicans continue to hide from their constituents, it’s clear that the GOP is terrified of the backlash from the Trump-Musk coup.

That backlash will grow even bigger if Republicans back a spending bill that cuts life-saving programs like Medicaid.

Keep up the pressure on GOP representatives.

Join me next Saturday at Malden High School for a Town Hall where I’ll answer all your questions about our country, our climate, and our communities. markey.senate.gov/townhall

Q: how to 6x DOGE savings ($2.5b)?

A: Cut subsidies to Tesla ($15b)

Just an FYI: Medicaid fraud is rarely perpetrated by beneficiaries. The fraudsters are almost always the doctors and CEO's that administer Medicaid. For example: when a doctor charges the government $600 for an $8 breast pump and pockets the cash and the third party administrator takes a cut.

We’ve received too many reports about GOP voicemails being full for this to be a coincidence.

If your Republican representative is avoiding you, show up to one of their local offices.

You can also send an email to make it clear you don’t want to pay the price for the GOP’s billionaire tax breaks.