The United States Congress has until Friday, March 14 to pass a Federal Budget. If the House and Senate fail to pass the temporary spending plan, there could be a Government Shutdown. This is another Continuing Resolution that will fund the Government through the end of this Fiscal Year, September 30, 2025. The MAGA Controlled House has FAILED TO P…

The most dramatic moment of the evening occurred near the beginning of Trump's rambling, Congressional Address. Congressman Al Green, a democrat from Texas, screamed. "You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!" Trump was beginning his flurry of lies, half-truths, ridiculous exaggerations when Green, clutching his cane, had had enough. Eventually, the wo…

At a time when Inflation is moving upward, Donald Trump has done something that is going to cost every consumer in America MORE MONEY. He has imposed massive tariffs or taxes on two trade partners, our neighbors in the North and South - Canada and Mexico. Additionally, Trump increased Tariffs on China, another major exporter. This quote is from the…

NO, 150-YEAR-OLDS ARE NOT COLLECTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. And No, dead people are not collecting Social Security Benefits. There is no evidence of this fraud. None. Is there fraud somewhere? Maybe. But the reason the two presidents, Musk-Trump, think really, really old (or even dead) people are robbing Social Security is because of COBOL. This…

House Republicans have a Budget Plan - Senate Republicans have another Budget Blueprint. They do NOT Match. And they have less than a month to fix it. Democrats have problems with both versions of the Federal Spending Plans. Stay Tuned. I'll post on YouTube and TikTok budget updates anytime there is News. Please Subscribe. Thanks to Infraction for …

Trump officials tell GOP lawmakers they need $175 BILLION to secure borders. That's the headline. The sub-headline is they need the money right now. After less than one month of Public Relations, high profile Raids with network crews tagging along, and expensive military jets flying half-empty planes to South America, ICE is going broke. Some of th…

It was an embarrassing 30 minutes of television. One of the United States closest Allies, King Abdullah, sat quietly next to Donald Trump, refusing to agree with the President's ridiculously conceived plans for Gaza. Here is the King's post: “Rebuilding Gaza without displacing the Palestinians and addressing the dire humanitarian situation should b…

The best way to answer the question: What does the Department of Education do? It might be to tell you what it doesn't do. The Department of Education DOES NOT OPERATE US SCHOOLS OR SET CURRICULA. That responsibility belongs to the States. However, some states are poor, and there is no funding for some programs The Department of Education runs. Her…

Mexico, China, and Canada account for over a third of the products brought into the United States. That adds up to more than $1 trillion in goods annually. Tariffs on those goods are going to cost us-- U.S. Consumers Billions. Here is the shortlist. Food: Mexico is the largest supplier of fruit and vegetables to the US, while Canada leads in export…

On Tuesday, a memo that ordered the Freezing of Federals Funds for Grants and Hundreds of Programs set off a nationwide firestorm of confusion and complaints. A group of non-profits sued to block the order from Trump's Office of Management and Budget. And a Federal Judged paused the freeze temporarily. A spokesman for the Trump Administration said …

“Laughable" is how the Special Prosecutor's 4-paged Letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland described Trump's attacks on him and the investigation. The letter is a parting shot at the former and future president. Jack Smith defended his conduct as fully lawful, free of partisan influence, and vital to the aspirations of the justice system. "Whil…

This Friday, Jan. 19, is the TikTok Ban Deadline - Lawyers for TikTok told the Supreme Court that the law banning TikTok violates the First Amendment's Freedom of Speech. But, attorneys arguing for the government warn that the popular App is a threat to National Security. After listening to the Supreme Court Case, which was argued Friday, Jan. 10, …

About 20 minutes into the Trump Sentencing, the former President and future President said this, “This has been a very terrible experience. I think it’s been a tremendous setback for New York, the New York court system.” “I get indicted for business records? Everybody should be so accurate. It’s been a political witch hunt ... to damage my reputati…

President-Elect Donald Trump lost two court battles on Thursday. Still, it didn't appear to bother him as he and former President Obama shared a conversation and a few smiles as they prepared to Honor former President Jimmy Carter at Washington's National Cathedral. In fact, five U.S. Presidents attended memorial services for Carter, who passed awa…

"Trump will Overplay his Hand - How to be Ready When He Does" I first read this essay from Journalist Asli Aydintasbas on Substack. Here is the link: https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trump-will-overplay-his-hand-be-ready. It was first published by Politico, "Trump Will Overplay His Hand. Here’s How to Be Ready." Here is that link: https://www.pol…

This is the text on page 1 of the Congressional investigation into former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz: "In sum, the Committee found substantial evidence of the following: • From at least 2017 to 2020, Representative Gaetz regularly paid women for engaging in sexual activity with him. • In 2017, Representative Gaetz engaged in sexual activity wit…

The Third Bill was the Charm. After the House voted and approved the Continuing Budget Resolution, the Senate quickly followed with little drama, and with even less drama, President Biden signed the Spending Bill into law. The bill includes funding for basic government operations, as well as $100 billion in hurricane disaster aid and $10 billion in…

The Political mess in the United States House of Representatives is nothing new. But there are definitely a few more wrinkles. Trump and Musk. The latest dust-up began early in the week when the Speaker shared the latest Budget Compromise with Democrats and Republicans. And the world's richest man, who can't find shirts to fit, didn't like what he …

The deadline to pass another Federal Budget Continuing Resolution is this Friday at midnight. Yup, we are there again. Why the delay? Disaster Aid for Hurricane victims and federal Bailout funds for FARMERS. Someone is making money on our high food prices and it ain't farmers. Trump vows to file lawsuits against the media. He has slapped the Des Mo…

Late Friday, Donald Trump finished announcing his final choices for his cabinet. This means Trump's "Public Health Care" Team has been named. HOLD ON TO YOUR MASKS - TRUMP'S TEAM MAY MAKE AMERICA SICK AGAIN. There is a longtime leader of the anti-vaccine movement. A highly credentialed surgeon. A seven-term Florida congressman. A Fox News contribut…

Wednesday in Washington began so well, then everything went to Hell. The day started with Donald Trump's Triumph return to the White House. The President-elect met with Congressional Republicans. Then news of his choice for the United States Attorney General, the Nation's Top Cop, the number one Law Enforcer, was shared. Trump's pick was a stunner:…

The incoming Trump Administration's Team is shaping up to deport millions, destroy the environment, give breaks to big business, and make Millionaires Richer. The woman who killed her puppy and bragged about it in a book is tapped to be in charge of Homeland Security. She is also the woman who tried to hold it all together when Trump began dancing …

President-Elect Donald Trump accused Governor Gavin Newsome of Ruining California. Newsome has called for a special session of the State Legislature to prepare to block any Trump Administration Proposals that might be harmful to California. Governor Newsome call it "Trump-Proofing." Trump is not amused. But California will rely on what is called th…

Republican Political Wonder Woman Susie Wiles, the woman behind Donald Trump's successful presidential run, will become the White House Chief of Staff. This is the first time in history a Woman has been appointed to that position, which is considered the second most powerful job in the Executive Branch. Wiles will help Trump implement his MAGA Agen…

Happy Election Day! If you are waiting for the Presidential Election results, this podcast is a short explainer on Swing States. These are the must wins for Harris and Trump. And they sometimes surprise us.द्वारा Gloria Moraga