“Mass deportations aren’t just inhumane,” one congresswoman said. “Trump has a recipe for economic disaster. Farmers, workers, and consumers… all pay the price.” Migrant rights advocates on Monday sharply criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after he confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use the military to pursue his long-promised mass deportations, despite legal and logistical […]
“The GOP wants to make food and healthcare unaffordable and inaccessible for the most vulnerable people in our country,” said Rep. Summer Lee. “Make no mistake on who they’re serving.” Congressional Republicans are reportedly considering new work requirements for recipients of Medicaid and nutrition assistance as well as spending caps for the programs as potential […]
Efforts to cut government waste should start with runaway contractor spending, AFGE president says WASHINGTON – American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley Wednesday issued the following statement: “Millions of Americans should brace for massive cuts to benefits and services they rely on for their survival under plans to target government spending and operations. […]
“If anyone had any doubts whether the Trump government aims to serve regular people or the billionaires, they should now be resolved,” said one watchdog. President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Elon Musk—the world’s richest man, a megadonor to the Republican’s campaign, and a beneficiary of government contracts—will co-lead a not-yet-created department tasked with gutting federal regulations […]