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đď¸ How Russell Vought Broke the U.S. Government
Russell Vought, Trumpâs former budget chief and architect of Project 2025, weaponized bureaucracy to serve far-right goals. By hollowing out federal institutions, he has paved the way for ideological control over government functions. This episode exposes how âstarving the stateâ became a strategy to consolidate power. The New Yorker
đś ICE Accused of Paying to Deport Children
Internal ICE records show payments for the removal of unaccompanied children, raising moral and legal alarm. The report details financial incentives tied to deportations, suggesting systemic cruelty in how immigration enforcement operates. Advocates call for urgent congressional investigations. The Intercept
𧡠ICE Used Zip Ties on Children During Chicago Raid
The New Republic reports that ICE agents zip-tied children during a Chicago apartment raidâpart of a nationwide escalation of violent tactics. Witnesses describe terrified families and children restrained for hours. The story underscores how Trumpâs immigration crackdown has normalized state violence against the innocent. New Republic
đ Global Alarm Over U.S. Democratic Backsliding
There is growing international concern as the U.S. slides toward authoritarian governance under Trumpâs second term. Allies warn that the erosion of checks and balances threatens global stability and democratic norms. Experts describe the situation as âa test for the worldâs oldest democracy.â BBC
đ° Project 2025 Architect Takes Credit for Shutdown Cuts
Trump praised Russell Vought, the architect of Project 2025, for orchestrating deep spending cuts that triggered the government shutdown. Voughtâs blueprint seeks to gut social safety nets and reengineer federal priorities around Christian nationalist ideology. Economists warn itâs an intentional sabotage of government capacity. Bloomberg
đď¸ Trumpâs âShutdown Heroâ Faces Backlash at Home
Russell Voughtâs suburban neighbors condemn his role in the shutdown and call his extremist agenda âabhorrent.â Once seen as a quiet bureaucrat, Vought has become a driving force behind dismantling democratic institutions. Mother Jones
đ§ Trump Lies About Project 2025, But His Actions Expose the Truth
In The Hill, Lindseyâs Lens debunks Trumpâs claim of ignorance about Project 2025. Despite denials, his administrationâs policies mirror its extremist playbookâfrom purging civil servants to weaponizing agencies. The op-ed warns Americans to stay vigilant against deceit masked as âreform.â The Hill
đ¨ The United Police State of America
The expansion of domestic policing under Trump is described as a âUnited Police Stateâ where surveillance, deportations, and dissent suppression converge. The article documents collaboration between ICE, local police, and private tech firms. Civil rights advocates warn that this machinery is dismantling the very foundations of liberty. The Intercept
đĄď¸ Scientists Protest Trumpâs Climate Censorship
Climate scientists are protesting Trumpâs order to strip âclimate changeâ language from federal websites. The censorship erases years of research and transparency. Protesters argue that silencing science endangers lives and betrays the public trust. Mother Jones
đď¸ Americaâs Climate Relocation Plan Sparks Regret
In Mother Jones, reporters detail how Americaâs first major climate relocation effortâmeant to help displaced communitiesâhas fallen short. Poor planning and underfunding have left families stranded and ecosystems destroyed. The story shows how environmental neglect and bureaucratic failure intertwine. Mother Jones
đĽ Plant-Based Diets Gain Momentum for the Planet
Vox explores how scientists and activists are pushing plant-based diets as a key tool in the climate fight. The EAT-Lancet report shows a shift toward sustainable agriculture could save lives and cut emissions dramatically. The piece highlights the growing link between personal choices and global climate policy. Vox
⪠Pope Leo Rebukes Climate Skeptics After Trumpâs âCon Jobâ Remarks
Pope Leo sharply criticized world leadersâespecially Trumpâfor dismissing climate change as a hoax. His speech urges moral courage, calling environmental action a sacred duty. The rebuke exposes the deep divide between faith-based stewardship and political denialism. Politico Europe
âď¸ The Cost of Extraction: Thea Riofrancos on Mining and Power
In The Atlantic, Thea Riofrancosâ new book dissects how the global push for âgreen energyâ still relies on exploitative mineral extraction. She argues that without justice-centered reform, the green transition risks repeating colonial patterns. The review cites mining at the crossroads of capitalism and climate ethics. The Atlantic
đ Trumpâs Plan to Privatize Public Lands Draws Outrage
There are renewed protests against Trumpâs plan to sell or lease public lands to corporations. Environmental groups warn it will devastate ecosystems and erase public access. The policy reveals how privatization remains central to Trumpâs anti-environmental, pro-corporate agenda. Mother Jones
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