📋 Trump’s Agenda: Tax Breaks For The Rich, Health Care And Food Snatched From Americans Who Need It
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Food costs remain high—and could rise further with tariffs, threatening household budgets with continued price increases (CNBC).
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US July budget deficit up 20% year-over-year, showing fiscal mismanagement (Washington Post).
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U.S. consumers will take most of the hit from tariff costs, Goldman Sachs confirms burden falls on American families (Quartz).
👑 Trump’s Mad King Power Grab
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White House to vet Smithsonian museums to fit Trump’s historical vision, controlling cultural institutions for political purposes (Wall Street Journal).
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National Guard troops arrive in D.C. to execute Trump’s order to address crime, militarizing domestic law enforcement (NBC).
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From joggers to tourists, DC residents voice alarm over National Guard patrols, showing public concern about military presence (WTOP).
💰 Corruption And Authoritarianism: Cooking The Books
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Trump’s BLS nominee E.J. Antoni suggests suspending monthly jobs report, threatening independent economic data collection (CBS).
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Trump calls on Goldman to replace economist over tariff stance, pressuring financial institutions to silence criticism (Wall Street Journal).
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Trump’s pick to lead labor data agency adds to fears of political interference, threatening objective economic reporting (New York Times).
🗳️ MAGA Attack on Fair Elections
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Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O’Rourke for fundraising Texas Dems’ walkout, criminalizing political opposition and democratic resistance (Texas Tribune).