📢 Power to the People News: When Power Abuses, the People Respond

From ICE violence to climate chaos and voting rights, today’s Power to the People News exposes abuse of power—and how people fight back.

Power without accountability is dangerous—and right now, Americans are paying the price. From ICE shootings to voter suppression, from climate disasters to healthcare rollbacks, the same question keeps resurfacing: who is protected, and who is expendable?

If you believe the future should be shaped by the people—not the wealthy, powerful, or privileged—this is your news home for progress, accountability, and action.

We break stories, uncover the truth, and power the movement for justice and change. If you believe the future should be shaped by the people—not the wealthy, powerful, or privileged—this is your news home for progress, action, and accountability.

Power to the People News exists to expose abuse, amplify truth, and fuel collective action.

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📰 What’s Happening Right Now

🚨 US woman charged with fetal homicide after allegedly inducing own abortion

• A Kentucky woman’s arrest following an abortion has drawn national attention to the criminalization risks patients now face. “Kentucky state police arrested the woman, Melinda S Spencer, 35, on charges of fetal homicide in the first degree, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence, according to a local Kentucky news outlet. Spencer reportedly ordered medication online to end her pregnancy, then buried the remains of her pregnancy in her backyard.” The case underscores confusion, fear, and uneven enforcement in states with strict abortion bans. — The Guardian

💊 F.D.A. Decisions on Abortion Pill Were Based on Science, New Analysis Finds

• “A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists. ’We found that F.D.A. staff and scientists were basing the recommendations on the evidence, and that’s how it’s supposed to be,’ said one of the study’s authors, Dr. Caleb Alexander, a professor of epidemiology and medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. ‘The F.D.A. wasn’t making decisions that suggest that they were on one side or another of larger societal debates governing mifepristone regulation.’” — The New York Times

⚖️ How an Attack on Obamacare Saved Abortion in Wyoming

• A legal challenge aimed at dismantling the Affordable Care Act unexpectedly became the basis for protecting abortion access in Wyoming. The 2012 Health Care Freedom amendment intended to protect individual choice against federal government intervention (Obamacare) became a shield protecting individual choice against state government intervention (abortion bans). Consequently, abortion remains legal in Wyoming. — The New Yorker & Slate

♿ Social Security Disability Is at a Crossroads for Millions of Workers

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is increasingly failing the workers it was designed to protect. Outdated eligibility rules, severe staffing shortages, and a growing number of applicants have led to long delays and high denial rates—even for people with serious, documented health conditions. For many, the system meant to provide stability instead deepens financial and emotional hardship. — The Seattle Times

🗳️ How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters

• The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on mail-in ballots could reshape how states verify and count votes in future elections. Voting rights advocates warn the decision may make it easier to challenge or reject ballots, particularly affecting seniors, disabled voters, and people who rely on mail voting. The ruling’s impact could be decisive in close elections nationwide. — The Seattle Times

⚖️ US executions surged in 2025 to highest level in 16 years

• Executions in the United States surged in 2025 to their highest level in more than a decade, driven by renewed activity in several states and new federal actions. This increase comes even as public support for capital punishment has fallen to generational lows. The trend highlights a growing disconnect between public opinion and government policy on life-and-death decisions. — The Guardian

🌪️ Trump’s Attack on Weather Center Would End Lifesaving Meteorological Research

• Trump-backed proposals to dismantle or defund a major U.S. weather research center would severely undermine storm forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness. Scientists warn the move would weaken early warnings for hurricanes, floods, and extreme heat—putting lives at risk. Critics say it reflects a broader assault on science in favor of ideology and cost-cutting. — Truthout

The Trump Administration Has Already Accomplished Vast Portions of Project 2025

• Large parts of Project 2025 are no longer theoretical—they’ve already been implemented through executive actions, agency staffing changes, and regulatory rollbacks. The shifts align closely with an authoritarian blueprint targeting immigration, civil service protections, and executive power. Advocates warn this erosion is happening quietly, without public debate or congressional approval. — Truthout

U.S. Reduces Number of Vaccines It Recommends for All Children

• Federal health officials rolled back universal vaccine recommendations, a move public health experts warn could weaken herd immunity. Critics argue the change reflects political pressure rather than medical consensus. The decision raises alarms about preventable outbreaks and declining trust in science. — Mother Jones

House GOP Vote Threatens Obamacare Subsidies as Senate Faces Pressure

• House Republicans advanced a vote that could jeopardize Affordable Care Act subsidies relied on by millions of Americans. Without Senate action, premiums would rise sharply and coverage losses would follow, especially for low- and middle-income families. Advocates warn the consequences would be swift and severe. — HuffPost

Epstein survivors criticize DOJ for failure to release all files

• Epstein survivors are demanding Congress release files tied to powerful figures, arguing secrecy protects abusers and deepens trauma. The letter reflects growing frustration over delayed accountability and institutional silence. Advocates say transparency is essential for justice and healing. — Axios

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What You Can Do Today:

• Click here to Stop Trump’s Attempts to Intimidate the Federal Reserve

• Click here to Pass the War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump’s Warmongering

• Click here to Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal War in Venezuela

• Click here to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stock While in Office

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• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • People Power United Against Fascism

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  • Bans Off Our Bodies

  • Immigrant Justice Advocacy Groups

  • End Fossil Fuels

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