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Social Security Agency Accused—Once Again—of Illegally Using Federal Resources to Praise Trump

The US Social Security Administration on Friday was accused yet again of unlawfully using federal resources for the overtly political purpose of celebrating President Donald Trump—this time less than two weeks out from the midterm elections. On Thursday, SSA—headed by Trump nominee Frank Bisignano—sent out an email praising the "historic tax cut" that…

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Common Dreams· Oct 23, 7:00 PMSocial Security Agency Accused—Once Again—of Illegally Using Federal Resources to Praise Trump

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'Hunger Disaster Unrolling Before Our Eyes': Alarm Grows Over Trump Food Aid EviscerationAn analysis published Thursday showed that millions of Americans have lost critical food assistance since President Donald Trump signed last year's massive Republican tax giveaway for the superrich, with soaring grocery prices and cuts to school meals exacerbating the crisis. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), approximately…

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After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight TheftThe post After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft appeared first on ProPublica .

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Michigan SNAP enrollment dropped 12% after new law takes effectThe number of people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits has dropped since President Donald Trump signed the "big beautiful bill" last year. The law rolled out new work requirements and shifted some costs to states.

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Trump Snaps at Reporter Asking If It’s OK to Ignore Sexual AbusePresident Donald Trump blew up at a reporter Friday who questioned his vile defense of Vivek Ramaswamy’s ugly attack ad featuring Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother. Speaking to reporters, Trump struggled to defend the campaign ad featuring Donna Arthur, who lost custody of Acton after years of documented issues,…

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'You don't know anything!' Defensive Trump snaps at reporter over ad with 'lucid' motherPresident Donald Trump doubled down on his support for a controversial campaign ad Friday when pressed by a reporter. Earlier this week, a mysterious video spread online featuring a woman who claimed to be the mother of Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. In the video, the woman attacked Acton as a “liar” and urged Ohioans not to vote for…

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Why experts are pushing RFK Jr. to release a federal definition of ultraprocessed foodsMore than 100 science, medical and nutrition experts signed and sent an open letter Friday to the Office of Management and Budget, urging the administration to release the first-ever government definition of ultraprocessed foods.

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Selling these federal buildings will transform Southwest D.C. - The Washington PostThe Weaver building and SNAP cuts, in readers’ eyes.

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Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Lissu plans hunger strike over denied legal accessTanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu plans to begin a hunger strike Monday

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“No! No! No!” - Abdul El-Sayed SNAPS at Bret Baier For Bringing Up His Familial Ties to the Muslim Brotherhood (VIDEO)Michigan's radical Muslim Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed snapped at Fox News host Bret Baier when he brought up his familial ties to the Muslim…

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Trump snaps at reporter — then drags Epstein into it out of nowhere: 'Worse than anybody!'President Donald Trump snapped at a Wall Street Journal reporter Saturday shortly after casting his early ballot in Florida, dragging Jeffrey Epstein into his rant against the journalist for unknown reasons. As Trump walked alongside First Lady Melania Trump after casting his ballot in Palm Springs, Florida, a WSJ reporter asked him his thoughts on…

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