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Majority of Democrats think Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows
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Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows
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Will Kamala Harris make a good president? Most Democrats think so, poll shows: A new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that about 6 ...
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Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows
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Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden: President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riots
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This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk: Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.
theintercept.com/2025/02/17/elon-musk-trump-government-tesla-spacex/

U.S. Heavy Bombs Arrive in Israel After Trump Reverses Biden Pause
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Hegseth claims outgoing Biden IRS targeted family with audit: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday accused the Biden administration of targeting his family ...
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Anti-Musk protests are expected to ramp up with Congress on recess: President Donald Trump's billionaire top lieutenant, Elon Musk, is the focus for thousands of ...
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TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores: TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores.
cnbc.com/2025/02/13/tiktok-returns-to-googles-app-store.html

Quick Glance: TikTok Returns to U.S. App Stores
- Apple and Google have made TikTok available again in their U.S. app stores.
- The app had been unavailable since January 18 due to a national security law.
- This law, signed by President Biden in April, required ByteDance to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese entity or face a ban.
- The app's future remains uncertain as past presidents have fluctuated in their stances on its availability in the U.S.
Democrats 2028 Primary Polls: What Early Data Shows: The election may be over three years away, but there's already a steady trickle of polls on potential ...
newsweek.com/democrats-2028-primary-polls-what-early-data-shows-2031820

Oregon’s Ron Wyden among Democrats decrying Elon Musk efforts to pry into private tax records
oregonlive.com/politics/2025/02/oregons-ron-wyden-among-democrats-decrying-elon-musk-efforts-to-pry-into-private-tax-records.html

Quick Glance: DOGE Pursues Access to IRS's Sensitive Taxpayer Data
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to the IRS's sensitive taxpayer data system.
- Software engineer Gavin Kliger is expected to work as an adviser at the IRS for at least 120 days.
- The proposed agreement would grant DOGE extensive access to critical tax data that is legally protected.
- Democratic senators express concerns over potential misuse of taxpayer data by DOGE personnel.
After Trump rapprochement: New York City Council calls on Mayor Eric Adams to resign
spiegel.de/ausland/eric-adams-buergermeister-von-new-york-city-vier-stellvertreter-gehen-stadtrat-fordert-seinen-ruecktritt-a-fae11016-28d6-407f-afae-c5493e767368

Quick Glance: Four Deputy Mayors of New York City Plan Resignations
- Four deputy mayors plan to resign, withdrawing support from Mayor Eric Adams after the Justice Department requested to drop charges against him.
- This situation has already triggered mass resignations within the Justice Department as officials refuse to comply with the dismissal.
- City Comptroller Brad Lander has urged Adams to create a contingency plan for the leadership vacuum created by the resignations, threatening removal proceedings.
- Adams continues to resist calls to resign, facing increasing pressure since being indicted last year.
After triumphant return to White House, Trump is still fixated on Biden: ‘It’s his fault’
cnn.com/2025/02/17/politics/trump-fixated-biden/

Trump Tells Supreme Court It Gave Him 'Unrestricted Power' to Fire People: The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity is now being used by the Trump ...
newsweek.com/president-donald-trump-supreme-court-immunity-harmpton-dellinger-appeal-2032291

Quick Glance: Trump Administration Seeks SCOTUS Approval to Terminate Whistleblower Head
- The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to allow the dismissal of the head of the whistleblower protection agency.
- This request follows a court order temporarily reinstating Hampton Dellinger, hindering the administration's objectives.
- Dellinger claims he can only be removed for job performance issues, which were not cited in his dismissal email.
- The administration fears that upholding this order could undermine presidential authority and encourage further legal challenges.
Sen. Fetterman to worriers: ‘There isn’t a constitutional crisis’: Sen. John Fetterman told HuffPost that his fellow Democrats in Congress and others should have ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/02/sen-fetterman-to-worriers-there-isnt-a-constitutional-crisis.html

Former Vice President Kamala Harris to be honored by NAACP with its Chairman’s Award
twincities.com/2025/02/17/kamala-harris-naacp-honor/

Quick Glance: Kamala Harris to Receive NAACP Chairman's Award
- Kamala Harris will be honored with the NAACP Chairman's Award at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards.
- This award recognizes individuals in public service who have made significant impacts.
- Harris, the first Black and South Asian Vice President, is celebrated for her advocacy for justice and equality.
- The event will also aid communities in Los Angeles affected by recent wildfires.
Democratic Leader Slams Trump For Failing To Fulfill This Core Campaign Promise: "It’s a toxic bait and switch that is underway," Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y ...
huffpost.com/entry/hakeem-jeffries-trump-fails-to-deliver-on-campaign-pledge_n_67b3428ae4b0c6b4a5049f8d

189 Democrats demand CFPB chief revoke DOGE access: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and nearly 200 other Democratic lawmakers ...
thehill.com/homenews/5140241-democrats-demand-elon-musk-removed-cfpb/

Dems Reportedly Angry That Progressives Are Pushing Them to Act Like an Opposition Party
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Tell Us What You Really Think, Rahm Emanuel: Jen Psaki and Rahm Emanuel get real about what needs to change in the Democratic Party in order to win again.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-us-what-you-really-think-rahm-emanuel/id1707410660

As Trump steamrolls Washington, Democrats search for a strategy – and a voice: Shut out of power in Washington, the Democratic Party is struggling to find a ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2025/0214/democrats-trump-congress-fight


"Formulated like a true dictator": Trump indirectly compares himself to Napoleon - | now comes the criticism
spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trump-vergleicht-sich-indirekt-mit-napoleon-nun-folgt-die-kritik-a-497fc55a-23e0-4386-8297-f79a83ee6328

Trump says Russia should rejoin G7 after call with Putin: U.S. president also wants to conduct denuclearization talks with Russia and China
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/russia-g7-trump-putin-call-b2698235.html

Trump dodges blame, points finger at Biden for inflation surge in January, labels it 'Biden Inflation'
wionews.com/world/donald-trump-dodges-blame-points-finger-at-joe-biden-for-inflation-surge-in-january-labels-it-biden-inflation-8715949

Quick Glance: Rising Inflation Pressures U.S. Economic Stability
- U.S. inflation increased to 3% in January, prompting the Federal Reserve to postpone interest rate cuts amid rising costs for groceries and gasoline.
- Grocery prices surged, particularly eggs, due to an avian flu outbreak affecting production, with prices climbing 15.2% in January alone.
- The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to a two-decade high of 5.3% to combat inflation and is unlikely to cut rates in the near future.
- Concerns are growing over rising goods prices and potential tariffs, which could further complicate the economic landscape.
'Wrong person for this job': Why Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego opposed Tulsi Gabbard
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/02/12/mark-kelly-ruben-gallego-voted-against-tulsi-gabbard/78463295007/

Quick Glance: Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of Intelligence
- The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence with a 52-48 vote, marking a significant win for President Trump.
- Concerns arose from Republican senators regarding her positions on Ukraine, her past support for Edward Snowden, and meetings with Bashar al-Assad.
- Key Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, ultimately supported her nomination despite initial skepticism.
- Gabbard's confirmation may signal a shift in U.S. surveillance policy due to her known opposition to the surveillance state.
MK-84 bombs arrive in Israel after Trump reinstates US weapons shipments: The shipment came in as the IDF was considering renewing the war in Gaza in the coming ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-842285

Quick Glance: US Shipment of MK-84 Bombs to Israel
- The shipment of MK-84 bombs from the US ends a nine-month freeze initiated by the Biden administration.
- The IDF is considering renewing military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not continue hostage negotiations.
- The bombs were unloaded at Ashdod Port and delivered to the air force, highlighting the strong cooperation between Israel and the US.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed gratitude to President Trump for the support, emphasizing the strategic partnership for Israel's security.
OPINION | Democrats rage against DOGE — but shouldn’t everyone be against waste?: Democrats cannot have it both ways: they are either against waste and fraud ...
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Trump Border Czar: ‘Learn to Read’: The New York Democrat mocked a threat from Tom Homan after she hosted a webinar about migrants’ ...
thedailybeast.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-to-trump-border-czar-learn-to-read/


Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats’ hopes to take Senate
apnews.com/article/senator-tina-smith-minnesota-a6025b9d54498da5496df5452d72e7c9

Trump post has critics saying he's declaring himself above the law: 'He who saves his country does not violate any law,' Trump said in a post on X.
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Trump blames Biden for hot inflation report, calls for lower interest rates as markets plunge
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At McMahon's confirmation hearing, it was the Education Department on trial: In her confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon handled tough questions from Democrats ...
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US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices: U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline rose ...
apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-federal-reserve-48e77a855078b37bf3ccd58c9db94c82

Democrats confront their powerlessness as Trump flexes authority: Amid Democrats’ shock and bickering over how much to respond to President Donald Trump is a ...
cnn.com/2025/02/16/politics/democrats-strategy-powerless-trump/

US decision to block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal was 'unjust political interference', Ishiba says
reuters.com/world/us-decision-block-nippon-steel-us-steel-deal-was-unjust-political-interference-2025-02-17/

Column: Democrats belatedly wake up to start fighting Trump, Musk : Democrats in Congress seemed surprised as President Trump fully unleashed Elon Musk to upend ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-17/democrats-congress-trump-musk-democracy-battle

Trump and allies celebrated court orders against Biden they now claim are ‘tyrannical’
cnn.com/2025/02/18/politics/trump-biden-court-orders/

A fourth federal agency locks its doors to Democratic lawmakers
axios.com/2025/02/07/house-democrats-education-department-doge-musk

Quick Glance: Musk Team Seizes Control of Education Department
- Elon Musk's team has obtained administrator email accounts at the Education Department, raising concerns over access to sensitive information.
- Department staff are anxious about potential layoffs and the handling of personal data affecting over 42 million individuals.
- Democratic lawmakers attempted to enter the Education Department to express concerns about its recent actions but were denied access.
- A new memo calls for a review of all grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion to eliminate discriminatory practices.
As GOP Pushes Tax Giveaways for the Rich, Sanders Launches 'National Tour to Fight Oligarchy'
commondreams.org/news/bernie-sanders-oligarchy-2671150482

Democrat goes after Trump, Musk in first DOGE hearing: Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) went after President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk in the first ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5140540-doge-subcomittee-stansbury-taylor-greene-musk-trump/

To Hand Power 'Back to the People,' House Dems Propose Amendment to Reverse Citizens United
commondreams.org/news/citizens-united-corporations-are-people

Kash Patel gets Senate Judiciary nod to lead FBI: The vote moves Patel a critical step closer to being confirmed to a role that's set to take on even more ...
axios.com/2025/02/13/kash-patel-judiciary-vote-hhs

Jeffries launches new task force to battle Trump: The task force will be led by Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse.
axios.com/2025/02/10/hakeem-jeffries-house-democrats-trump-musk-doge

Senate Democrats split over how to combat Trump’s USAID shutdown: Senate Democrats are split over how to push back against President Trump’s attempts to slash ...
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Democrats want a more moderate party, new Gallup survey finds: Forty-five percent of Democrats want a more moderate party, a Gallup survey conducted after ...
semafor.com/article/02/13/2025/democrats-want-a-more-moderate-party-new-gallup-survey

LIVE: Jeffries, Democrats hold 'Rally to Save the Civil Service' on Capitol Hill: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Eric Adams’ embrace of Trump unites Democrats against the New York City mayor: Eric Adams has united Democrats in New York City. From across the boroughs and ...
cnn.com/2025/02/17/politics/eric-adams-trump-democrats/

Lucas: Warren, Markey ‘Occupy’ losing platform for Massachusetts constituents: Trump has the support of most Americans. But rather than seek a compromise with ...
bostonherald.com/2025/02/15/lucas-warren-markey-occupy-losing-platform-for-massachusetts-constituents/


Democrats Turn First DOGE Hearing Into an Elon Musk Roast: Elon Musk was raked over the coals for his efforts to gut the government.
newrepublic.com/post/191464/democrats-doge-hearing-elon-musk-roast

Quick Glance: Democrats Sharply Critique Elon Musk in Hearing
- During the inaugural hearing of the Government Efficiency Subcommittee, Democrats launched serious accusations against Elon Musk and the Trump Administration.
- Representatives accused Musk of extracting sensitive data from millions of Americans while firing independent overseers investigating his companies.
- Democrats criticized Republicans for prioritizing Musk's contracts over vital social support for needy seniors.
- The hearing revealed a significant divide in party values, with Republicans proposing tax cuts for the wealthy.
Clay Travis Stuns University of Chicago Politics Panel With Theory On Why Dems Are Losing: Men View Them As ‘P*ssies’
mediaite.com/politics/clay-travis-stuns-university-of-chicago-politics-panel-with-theory-on-why-dems-are-losing-men-view-them-as-pssies/

We May Be a Month Away From Republicans Shutting Down a Government They Control: Here's what impacting the negotiations, which could lead to the first shutdown ...
time.com/7225411/government-shutdown-house-republicans/

Opinion | Democrats Stand Up for the Bureaucrats Against DOGE: Whose idea was it to have Chuck Schumer lead a protest outside the Treasury?
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DOGE says it recovered $1.9 billion in taxpayer funds 'misplaced' by Biden admin: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Elon Musk-led group tasked ...
nypost.com/2025/02/14/us-news/doge-says-it-dug-up-another-1-9-billion-in-taxpayer-money-misplaced-by-biden-admin/

RFK Jr. survives Senate confirmation battle for HHS chief spot: The success of Kennedy's nomination demonstrates the degree to which Senate Republicans are ...
axios.com/2025/02/13/rfk-confirmed-senate-hhs

Quick Glance: Kennedy's Controversial Appointment as Health Secretary
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite significant opposition.
- The future of Medicare and Medicaid is uncertain as Republicans discuss potential cuts, while Kennedy has been vague about these programs.
- Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance, has pledged not to interfere with existing vaccine policy, a promise met with skepticism from critics.
- His confirmation may lead to significant changes within health agencies and research funding in the U.S., raising concerns about potential budget cuts.
Trump’s A.G. Just Did Something So Corrupt She Should Be Fired Already: Note to right-wing “media” and all you fantasists who believe them: This is what judicial ...
newrepublic.com/post/191552/trump-ag-pam-bondi-corrupt-eric-adams

Venting at Democrats and Fearing Trump, Liberal Donors Pull Back Cash: Demoralized donors are frustrated with Democrats’ failings and worried about retribution ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/16/us/politics/donors-democrats-trump.html

Trump lawsuit: Mass AG sues Trump, Musk for creating DOGE: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell sued President Trump and Elon Musk alongside 12 other ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/02/13/metro/campbell-lawsuit-trump-musk-doge-congress/

Democratic senator open to government shutdown as protest of Trump moves: Sen. Kim said Sunday the country is
axios.com/2025/02/09/trump-government-shutdown-andy-kim

Carville says Democrats are ‘overwhelmed’: ‘We are flooded in s—‘: Veteran strategist James Carville argued during a podcast episode that Democrats are ...
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Democratic Sen. Andy Kim explains why he thinks U.S. is nearing a constitutional crisis
pbs.org/newshour/show/democratic-sen-andy-kim-explains-why-he-thinks-u-s-is-nearing-a-constitutional-crisis

Riverside County Sheriff Bianco enters California governor's race: In announcing bid for governor, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says the California dream ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2025-02-17/riverside-sheriff-chad-bianco-2026-california-governors-race-gavin-newsom

GOP Rep Dressed Down for Defending Trump Admin ‘Flirting With Nazism’: Rep. Riley Moore was on the receiving end of some damning words from a Democrat lawmaker.
thedailybeast.com/gop-rep-dressed-down-for-defending-trump-admin-flirting-with-nazism/


Democrats see small wins in low-key races, fueling hopes for November: Democrats are already seeing some small victories in under-the-radar races in the ...
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum: President Donald Trump on Monday imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States ...
cnn.com/2025/02/10/politics/tariffs-steel-aluminum-trump/

Quick Glance: Trump Threatens Major Tariffs on Canadian Automobiles
- U.S. President Donald Trump is considering tariffs on Canadian-made cars ranging from 50 to 100 percent.
- He claims Canada has 'stolen' the U.S. auto industry and threatens significant tariffs if a trade deal isn't reached.
- Such tariffs could disrupt the integrated North American auto sector, leading to production halts and job losses.
- Experts warn that these tariffs would harm U.S. automakers while benefiting foreign competitors.
Democratic senator says his party is ready to shut down government over Trump’s actions
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Trump Steamrolls Critics With Flood-the-Zone Strategy: The president’s style rankles even some allies but draws a contrast with Biden.
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Democrats are too lost to stand up to Trump. That weakness will cost them. | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/02/16/trump-democrats-rebrand-embarrassing-loss/78495040007/

Democrats play blame game with GOP on looming government shutdown: "It is up to [Republicans] to keep that government running," Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
axios.com/2025/02/16/democrats-government-shutdown-republicans-doge

Sen. Gallego’s Laken Riley Act Sponsorship Exemplifies the Dems’ Strategy Failures
commondreams.org/opinion/gallego-laken-riley

Biden viewed least favorably among living presidents: Gallup: Former President Biden is viewed the least favorably among all living presidents ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/5138111-biden-favorability-lowest-presidents/

Judge pauses Trump order on gender-affirming care for trans youth: A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ...
apnews.com/article/judge-restraining-order-trump-transgender-health-care-8f8d935a3e757a1700dfb7363a67b07b

Quick Glance: Judge Blocks Trump's Order on Trans Youth Care
- A second federal judge has temporarily paused Trump's order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19.
- This temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Lauren King following lawsuits from the attorneys general of Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota.
- The ruling comes after another federal judge issued a similar blocking order and highlights ongoing legal challenges to Trump's policies.
- The lawsuit claims the order violates equal rights and states' rights, while the Trump administration disputes these allegations.
Donald Trump signs order shifting US back towards plastic straws: The president has long been a critic of paper straws, which he says don't work and dissolve too ...
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Opinion | Democrats Ought to Love DOGE: If you want effective government, how could you object to a leaner bureaucracy?
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Canada as the 51st State? In Electoral Terms, Trump’s Idea Favors Democrats.: Bringing Canada into the United States, however farcical the prospect may seem ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/17/us/politics/canada-trump-51st-state.html

Former Biden advisor reveals challenges of negotiating with Hamas: Brett McGurk defended Biden’s support for Israel, criticized Hamas’s hostage tactics ...
jpost.com/american-politics/article-842433

James Carville Tells Democrats Opposing Trump to ‘Just Let It Go’ and ‘Do Nothing’ for Now
mediaite.com/tv/james-carville-tells-democrats-opposing-trump-to-just-let-it-go-and-do-nothing-for-now/

Beshear speaks about Trump policies on MSNBC: 'They need to knock it off': Gov. Andy Beshear gave his thoughts about a range the Trump administration's policies ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/11/beshear-criticizes-trumps-tariffs-federal-spending-cuts-on-msnbc/78415610007/

Pete Hegseth Shares Back Taxes Self-Own While Blasting ‘Biden IRS’ For Audit: “We will never back down,” Hegseth wrote of a letter seemingly ask him to address ...
thedailybeast.com/pete-hegseth-shares-back-taxes-self-own-while-blasting-biden-irs-for-audit/


Trump Mocked After Blaming Bad Inflation Report On Biden: One social media user noted that Trump also took credit when the stock market was up under Biden ...
huffpost.com/entry/trump-mocked-for-blaming-bad-inflation-report-on-biden_n_67ace219e4b0239406decef9

Astronauts Stuck in Space Refute Donald Trump's Claim: Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore said that they did not feel stranded or abandoned by former ...
newsweek.com/astronauts-stuck-space-refute-trump-claim-iss-2031187

Warren, Waters Warn Bank Regulators Against Aiding ‘Unlawful’ DOGE Actions: The Democrats urge regulators not to “aid and abet” any “unconstitutional” requests ...
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Donald Trump Under Pressure Over Rising Egg Prices: In a letter, over 30 House Democrats urged the president to keep his campaign promise to lower the ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-under-pressure-over-rising-egg-prices-2031081

Schumer warns of ‘Trump shutdown,’ lays out 4-pronged plan for Democrats: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in a letter to colleagues Monday warned ...
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