Trump is Already Abandoning His Campaign Promises and Focusing on His Tour of Revenge and Retribution
Donald Trump’s entire political career has revolved around revenge and retribution, so it’s no surprise that he’s already abandoning his campaign promises to lower costs for working Americans and instead spending his time focused on going after the free press and suggesting his opponents “should go to… Read More
NEW REPORT: Trump’s Agenda “Could Lead to Higher Prices, Slower Growth or Both”
Key Point: “The U.S. economy is ending 2024 in arguably its most stable condition since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. […] Yet the economic outlook for 2025 is as murky as ever, for one major reason: President-elect Donald J. Trump. […] He has proposed imposing steep new tariffs and… Read More
5 Questions for Pete Hegseth As He Attempts to Bail Out His Nomination on Capitol Hill
This week, Pete Hegseth is headed back to Capitol Hill in an attempt to salvage his Defense Secretary nomination after new polling revealed only 2 in 10 Americans approve of him. Hegseth’s scandal-ridden nomination has included revelations that he opposed women in combat, defended privatizing the VA, and is… Read More
ICYMI: Trump’s Businesses “Could Present Conflicts of Interest, Make the Presidency Vulnerable to Foreign Influence, and Violate Federal Law”
Key Point: “If [Trump] continues to hawk his merchandise after returning to the White House, that could raise ethical concerns. Consumer goods may be the least of Trump’s issues, however. He has a number of business ventures — including his social media platform, a nascent crypto firm, and the Trump… Read More
6 Questions for RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard As They Descend on Capitol Hill
This week, RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard head back to Capitol Hill – and they owe legislators and the American people some answers. Gabbard and RFK Jr. both carry disastrous records and disturbing allegations against them, from pushing dangerous conspiracy theories to expressing sympathy for murderous dictators. Here are just… Read More
ICYMI: After Musk Spends Millions on Trump Campaign, Trump Now Pushes to Scrap Tesla Safety Regulations that Musk Opposes
Key Point: “The Trump transition team wants the incoming administration to drop a car-crash reporting requirement opposed by Elon Musk’s Tesla, according to a document seen by Reuters, a move that could cripple the government’s ability to investigate and regulate the safety of vehicles with automated-driving systems.” Reuters: Exclusive:… Read More
DNC Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Spratt
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Spratt: “Congressman John Spratt was my friend, mentor, and one of the greatest statesmen in Congress — and his passing breaks my heart. He was respected by Democrats and Republicans alike in our beloved home state… Read More
NEW: Donald Trump Puts The Postal Service On The Chopping Block
In response to Donald Trump looking to gut the US Postal Service, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “As part of Donald Trump’s neverending efforts to put his ultra-rich friends ahead of the needs of the American people, he’s now taking aim at the Postal Service,… Read More
ICYMI: CNN: Big Donors Secure Big Roles in the Incoming Trump Administration
Key Point: “The CNN analysis researched the more than 90 people that Trump had announced for high-level positions in the administration through Tuesday, which marked five weeks since his election victory. More than 30 of them had donated to his campaign or to one of the leading Trump-aligned outside groups,… Read More
IN THE STATES: While Democrats Take Action, Republicans Continue to Abandon Working Families
With the 2024 legislative session coming to a close, Michigan Democrats rallied together to pass bills advancing a pro-working family agenda – from expanding unemployment benefits to improving school safety – in order to better the daily lives of Michiganders. In Michigan: Michigan Advance: Unemployment benefit expansions clear hurdles… Read More