Trump knew the contractor when he was taking credit for the Reflecting Pool renovation. But now that it's been botched, he’s never heard of him? Funny how that works.
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First, the Trump Administration tried to eliminate Head Start altogether. When that failed, they apparently decided to make it worse instead.
Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It (Gift Article)
The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.
nytimes.com
Mike Johnson is terrified Democrats will win back the House because he knows exactly what comes next: Real investigations, real oversight, real accountability for Donald Trump, his family, his Cabinet, his donors, and everyone else who has abused government power for personal gain.
Trump has found yet ANOTHER way to monetize the presidency. For up to $100,000 per month, Wall Street trading firms can now get early access to the Truth Social posts he uses to announce market-moving government decisions.
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per month
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You couldn’t make this stuff up if you tried. Trump’s own intelligence agencies believe Iran was likely behind a coordinated cyberattack on more than 30 Minnesota water systems. Trump’s theory? Minnesota did it to itself.
Anyone with eyes can see that the Trump Administration botched the Reflecting Pool renovation. Trump’s own Justice Department finally admitted it in court. And guess what? Trump is STILL insisting the imaginary vandals did it. Come on. Take the loss and admit you were lying. It’s embarrassing.
CNN@cnn.com · 5d agoThe Justice Department is admitting that a $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was flawed, and is dropping the criminal case against a former Olympian that accused him of damaging the pool, according to a new court filing. https://cnn.it/3RJJnwj
Anyone with eyes can see that the Trump Administration botched the Reflecting Pool renovation. Trump’s own Justice Department finally admitted it in court. And guess what? Trump is STILL insisting the imaginary vandals did it. Come on. Take the loss and admit you were lying. It’s embarrassing.
CNN@cnn.com · 5d agoThe Justice Department is admitting that a $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was flawed, and is dropping the criminal case against a former Olympian that accused him of damaging the pool, according to a new court filing. https://cnn.it/3RJJnwj
Here’s what you need to know: Todd Blanche FINALLY put it in writing that the Trump Administration’s $1.8 billion January 6th slush fund is dead. Good. But this is not over and do not mistake this for a change of heart.🧵
Blanche’s AG nomination back on track after he formally rescinds payout fund
Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) had threatened to vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination if their concerns were not addressed.
washingtonpost.com
Here’s what you need to know: Todd Blanche FINALLY put it in writing that the Trump Administration’s $1.8 billion January 6th slush fund is dead. Good. But this is not over and do not mistake this for a change of heart.🧵
Blanche’s AG nomination back on track after he formally rescinds payout fund
Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) had threatened to vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination if their concerns were not addressed.
washingtonpost.com
The Trump Administration is quietly blocking federal workers from seeking justice for discrimination at work. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has one basic job: protect workers from discrimination. That’s why they have judges who specifically hear workplace discrimination cases.
An unwritten federal policy is blocking workers’ discrimination claims
A Trump administration agency has told judges to pause action in class-action cases where federal workers are alleging discrimination, lawyers and a person told about the policy say.
washingtonpost.com
People are skipping heart tests, delaying surgeries, and showing up uninsured in emergency rooms because Republicans decided it was a good idea to make health coverage EVEN MORE UNAFFORDABLE.
Uninsured Patients Rise Sharply, Hospitals Report, Citing Obamacare Cuts
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.
nytimes.com
Cleaning up forever chemicals at our military sites is non-negotiable. And guess what? Democrats and Republicans agree: The Pentagon’s delays in cleaning up toxic PFAS contamination are indefensible.
Bipartisan Anger Grows at Pentagon’s Delayed ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cleanups
Hundreds of bases are contaminated with PFAS, which are linked to low birth weight and other risks. Politicians from both parties are demanding explanations.
nytimes.com
The President’s job is to help Americans in need, not punish them for voting against him. Trump has approved nearly 90% of disaster-aid requests from Republican-led states. But not one, not two, not three—FOUR Democratic-led states were denied assistance they needed and qualified for.
Trump overrode his own agencies to deny 4 Democratic disaster requests
President Donald Trump cast aside bipartisan precedent when he rejected eligible disaster requests from four blue states.
politico.com
People are skipping heart tests, delaying surgeries, and showing up uninsured in emergency rooms because Republicans decided it was a good idea to make health coverage EVEN MORE UNAFFORDABLE.
Uninsured Patients Rise Sharply, Hospitals Report, Citing Obamacare Cuts
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.
nytimes.com
The President’s job is to help Americans in need, not punish them for voting against him. Trump has approved nearly 90% of disaster-aid requests from Republican-led states. But not one, not two, not three—FOUR Democratic-led states were denied assistance they needed and qualified for.
Trump overrode his own agencies to deny 4 Democratic disaster requests
President Donald Trump cast aside bipartisan precedent when he rejected eligible disaster requests from four blue states.
politico.com
Donald Trump’s war with Iran is costing Americans every time they fill up their tank. Meanwhile: Exxon’s quarterly profits doubled to $14.5 billion. Chevron’s nearly quadrupled to $12.1 billion.
Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Major oil companies reported massive profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments.
apnews.com
Donald Trump has cultivated an environment in his Administration where everyone seems to be asking the same question: How can I use my proximity to power to make money? This kind of garbage shouldn’t be happening in the first place.
Donald Trump has cultivated an environment in his Administration where everyone seems to be asking the same question: How can I use my proximity to power to make money? This kind of garbage shouldn’t be happening in the first place.
Ask yourself: If the Trump Administration is lying about the Reflecting Pool, what else are they lying about?
President Trump keeps moving the goalposts while Ukrainians keep paying the price. Two days after telling President Zelenskyy that Ukraine could produce Patriot missiles, Donald Trump is already backing away.
Donald Trump ‘not sure’ he will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
US president had earlier said he would allow Kyiv to produce the weapon vital for its defence against Russia
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President Trump keeps moving the goalposts while Ukrainians keep paying the price. Two days after telling President Zelenskyy that Ukraine could produce Patriot missiles, Donald Trump is already backing away.
Donald Trump ‘not sure’ he will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
US president had earlier said he would allow Kyiv to produce the weapon vital for its defence against Russia
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Trust in American institutions is at an all-time low, and it’s painfully obvious why. Donald Trump wants corruption to feel so constant, so overwhelming, and so normal that Americans stop believing it can be defeated.
Is there anything the Trump Administration ISN’T corrupting and covering up? More than $16 million in taxpayer money wasted on a botched Reflecting Pool renovation. A White House employee using insider knowledge to make bets on prediction markets...
Corruption Watch #3: $16M Reflecting Pool Fiasco, Teleprompter Bets, Corrupt Insiders & IRS Pressure
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Donald Trump took America’s 250th birthday, handed it to a secretive operation run by his allies, and showered it with taxpayer money and private donations.
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 7d agoThe Trump administration is asking Congress for an additional $10 million to cover costs related to recently held Freedom 250 events on the National Mall, including a prayer event, a fair and a fireworks show. https://wapo.st/4frMqm5
Donald Trump took America’s 250th birthday, handed it to a secretive operation run by his allies, and showered it with taxpayer money and private donations.
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 7d agoThe Trump administration is asking Congress for an additional $10 million to cover costs related to recently held Freedom 250 events on the National Mall, including a prayer event, a fair and a fireworks show. https://wapo.st/4frMqm5
Todd Blanche says the Trump Administration’s $1.8 billion payout fund is dead. But he STILL refuses to put that in writing. And while he insists the fund is gone, his Justice Department keeps finding other ways to hand seven-figure settlements to Trump allies.
With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue
A seven-figure settlement was announced hours before senators skeptical about the so-called weaponization fund delayed a crucial vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.
nytimes.com
The Trump Administration has some serious explaining to do because there’s a ton of money missing and ZERO explanation for where it went. It has collected an estimated $13 billion from Venezuelan oil sales. Take a wild guess on how much of that is currently accounted for.
This is the guy who claims to care about fair elections? Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to let him dictate who can vote by mail just months before the midterms. The Constitution does NOT give the President that power. He is asking the Court to hand it to him anyway.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting
The Trump administration asks justices to intervene after an appeals court blocked key parts of a mail-in voting executive order.
nytimes.com
This is the guy who claims to care about fair elections? Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to let him dictate who can vote by mail just months before the midterms. The Constitution does NOT give the President that power. He is asking the Court to hand it to him anyway.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting
The Trump administration asks justices to intervene after an appeals court blocked key parts of a mail-in voting executive order.
nytimes.com
Why on earth are we sending our nation’s seniors yet ANOTHER bill? This is inexcusable. Trump is literally making prescription coverage more expensive for millions of seniors.
Exclusive | Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy
Program that held down premiums won’t be renewed for 2027, resulting in higher costs for some seniors.
wsj.com