Stories to Amplify — July 10, 2025 — Defend America Action

Noem didn’t authorize FEMA Urban Search and Rescue teams until more than three days after flooding began, hampering disaster relief efforts (CNN).
This Texas county sought disaster resilience help for years. Now it’s too late (Mother Jones).
As FEMA aids Texas flood victims, Noem urges eliminating US agency, undermining disaster response while crisis unfolds (Reuters).
Kristi Noem renews call to eliminate FEMA even after Texas flood, timing criticism with active disaster (Bloomberg).

Republican megabill will mean higher health costs for many Americans, increasing financial burden on families (Tampa Bay Times).
Children’s hospitals’ worries show broad reach of Medicaid cuts, affecting pediatric care nationwide (Modern Healthcare).
Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill gives a litany of dirty gifts to the fossil fuel industry (Rolling Stone).

8 million federal student loan borrowers will soon see interest restart, adding financial pressure on graduates (The New York Times).
CFOs ‘getting more risk averse’ in Trump economy, showing business uncertainty (CFO Dive).
US economy appears to be losing some steam, analysis shows economic deceleration (FXStreet).
Experts fear that Trump’s economic policies could increase costs and stifle innovation (The New York Times).

Trump wants to ‘straighten out New York’, expanding federal intervention rhetoric (Politico).
Trump’s plan for 10,000 more ICE agents will be difficult and dangerous, experts say about enforcement expansion (The Independent).

Trump tries to downplay alleged Epstein list he promised, backing away from campaign commitment (The Washington Post).
Trump faces growing criticism from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files, showing internal political pressure (PBS).
Trump enters into a business partnership with a media company that covers his administration, showing yet another conflict of interest (Daily Kos).

Stories to Amplify — July 10, 2025