Stories to Amplify — August 20, 2025

Trump tariffs and green energy rollbacks push household electricity bills up 10%, creating significant burden on family budgets (The Guardian).
Home Depot says it will raise some prices because of tariffs, passing trade policy costs to consumers (CNN).
Soybean farmers warn Trump of ‘financial precipice’ over tariffs, facing devastating impact from trade policies (Bloomberg).

Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’, attempting to whitewash American history (CNN).
On Trump’s order, dozens arrested daily in D.C. The details are hidden, concealing authoritarian crackdown from public scrutiny (Washington Post).
Trump DOJ is investigating whether DC crime stats were manipulated, targeting data that contradicts administration claims (CNN).
DC National Guard members actively training to carry pistols in capitol mission, preparing for armed domestic deployment (The Handbasket).

Senate probe uncovers allegations of widespread abuse in ICE custody, revealing systematic mistreatment of detainees (Wired).
Immigrants seeking lawful work and citizenship are now subject to ‘anti-Americanism’ screening, creating ideological tests for legal immigration (Associated Press).
Trump wants to paint border wall black so it’s too hot to touch, designing cruel deterrent to harm migrants (Bloomberg).

Trump is turning the FBI away from investigating terrorism and corruption, undermining national security priorities (MSNBC).
White House plans to shut down board probing deadly steel mill blast, eliminating safety oversight after workplace tragedy (Politico).
Dark days at Trump’s FEMA, with senior leaders gone, staffing down, and money not going out the door (The Bulwark).