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If Democrats have learned anything from Republicans and their voters during the first chaotic weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency, it’s that government spending is terrible, the worst, just out-of-control, and it must be frozen or cut—WAIT! NO, NOT THAT SPENDING. THAT SPENDING IS GOOD! That’s the difference between us and them. Republicans only care when they are directly affected, and now it’s Alabama’s turn to suffer the consequences of their lopsided 65-34 vote for Trump in 2024. “Alabama’s junior U.S. senator said she will work with President Donald Trump’s health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to ‘ensure our nation… [...]

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A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know. Election security is the latest target in Trump's rampage There’s nothing that man hates more than fair elections. White House demands more money for border scheme amid funding freezes Trump sure is strapped for cash for someone who keeps stealing federal agencies’ money.  Democrats keep helping Trump confirm his abysmal nominees But they can’t figure out why Democratic voters are upset with them! Courts are keeping Trump's attempts at being a dictator in check—for now The judicial branch isn’t… [...]

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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday on Truth Social that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since being sworn into office. During the 90-minute call and on social media, Trump signaled a shift in U.S. policy that would retreat from the strong support of Ukraine seen during Joe Biden’s administration.  This marks a definite shift in Russia’s war against Ukraine—with a potential deal between the U.S. and Russia that would have lasting benefits for Putin as he’s given the green light to continue the annexation of the sovereign country he invaded in 2022. “I just had… [...]

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House Republicans released a budget proposal Wednesday outlining plans to pay for President Donald Trump's tax cuts for the rich by forcing deep cuts to programs like food stamps and Medicaid. "This budget resolution is a key step to start the process in delivering President Trump’s America First agenda. With nearly every House Republican directly engaged in this deliberative process, this resolution reflects our collective commitment to enacting the President’s full agenda—not just a part of it,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, posted on X The budget blueprint calls for $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid—the program that… [...]

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