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âď¸House Democrat Seeks to Impeach Kennedy for Undercutting Public Health
Representative Haley Stevens announced support for impeachment proceedings against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing actions related to federal health agencies. She argued that his conduct has undermined public trust in science-based health policy. The move reflects escalating political conflict over vaccine policy and regulatory authority. It also signals growing Democratic efforts to challenge controversial health leadership. â The New York Times
đ Trumpâs executive order avalanche buries his first term
How much power can one person wield with the stroke of a pen? Donald Trump has already signed more executive orders in his current term than during his entire first presidency. âThe president has now signed 221 orders, surpassing the 220 he inked between 2017 and 2021, as recorded in the Federal Register.â The rapid pace signals a strategy of governing through unilateral action rather than legislation. Critics warn this approach bypasses democratic checks and concentrates power in the executive branch, raising alarms about accountability. â Axios
đ Trump Now Shares One More Thing in Common With Historyâs Worst Dictators
Why do authoritarian leaders rename cultural landmarks? Trumpâs proposal to rename the Kennedy Center is framed as part of a broader pattern of personal branding and symbolic power grabs. Historians draw parallels to dictators who renamed institutions to cement their legacy and control national identity. âAmerican political culture has long rejected the idea that sitting officer holders, or even living persons, should be honored with buildings or institutions named for them, or have their names and faces on currency, coins, or postage stamps. This sort of behavior is alien to a republic and a democracy. It is common, however, in dictatorships. Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Francisco Franco had heir faces on stamps, currency, and coins during their respective despotic reigns. Josef Stalin appeared on numerous stamps while he was the dictator of the Soviet Union and renamed a major city Stalingrad, after himself. Kim Jong-un sometimes appears on North Korean stamps.â Critics argue the move threatens artistic independence and turns culture into a political weapon. â Slate
đ Coast Guard Removes Hate Symbol Designations Despite Assurances It Wouldnât
What happens when warnings about extremism quietly disappear? The Coast Guard has removed official designations that identified certain symbols as linked to hate and extremist ideologyâdespite earlier assurances they would remain in place. Civil rights advocates say the change weakens safeguards against extremism within the ranks. âWe donât deserve the trust of the nation if weâre unclear about the divisiveness of swastikas,â an official said. The decision by the Coast Guard leadership has raised serious questions about transparency, accountability, and internal oversight. â Truthout
đ Ford takes $19.5bn hit amid electric vehicle retreat as Trump policies bite
Can the United States stay competitive in the global Electric Vehicle race? The Trump administration is creating uncertainty for Fordâs electric vehicle investments. Regulatory rollbacks and mixed policy signals are complicating long-term planning. âFord said⌠it will take a $19.5 billion write down and is killing several electric-vehicle models, in the most dramatic example yet of the auto industryâs retreat from battery-powered models in response to the Trump administrationâs policies.â Industry leaders warn the instability could slow the Electric Vehicle transition and weaken U.S. competitiveness. â The Guardian
đ The Fight for the Last Wild Salmon
What happens when an ecosystem collapses? Wild salmon are disappearing from the Yukon in Alaska. Climate change and overfishing are to blame. Indigenous communities are now facing food insecurity and cultural loss as salmon runs vanish. âAfter the salmon collapse, Alaska Natives living along the Yukon saw a 50 percent increase in malnutrition and a 25 percent increase in diabetes.â Scientists warn the crisis signals broader ecological breakdown across the Arctic. â The Nation
đď¸ âUniquely evilâ: Michigan residents fight against huge datacenter backed by top tycoons
Who pays the price for Big Tech infrastructure? Michigan communities are pushing back against massive data centers that demand enormous amounts of water and electricity. Residents warn local resources are being drained with little oversight or benefit. âResidents of Saline Township, Michigan, fear the $7bn center would jack up energy bills, pollute groundwater and destroy the areaâs rural character. The 1.4 gigawatt center would consume as much power as Detroit, and would help derail Michiganâs nation-leading transition to renewable energy.â The conflict highlights growing tensions between corporate expansion and community control. â The Guardian
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