Trump threatening ABC is about one thing: power. It's all about MAGA controlling the media and dictating every facet of our being. They oppose the freedom of the press because they oppose the freedom of the American people.

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Renewables like wind and solar generate cheap energy and create jobs. Trump wants Americans to pay more for energy and to cede good-paying manufacturing jobs to China. For Trump it's not America first—It's America last.

Why are food prices rising? Because of Trump’s tariffs, climate change, and a shortage of farm workers. Let’s face it: Trump’s agenda—reckless tariffs, denying climate change, mass deportations—is driving up costs for American families.

The cost of essentials like housing, food, health care, and electricity is outpacing inflation. Trump promised to cut these costs but is instead launching trade wars, seeking retribution against “enemies,” and injecting chaos into our economy.

The cost of coffee has jumped nearly 21% compared to a year ago. A big reason is Trump’s 50% tariff on goods from Brazil—the world’s largest coffee producer and America’s main supplier. This is Trumpflation.

The cost of groceries last month went up at its fastest rate in three years. Trump keeps claiming grocery prices are coming down, but grocery bills don’t lie.

Trump’s “Border Czar” Tom Homan, leading Trump’s destructive "mass deportation" effort, was caught last year taking a $50K cash bribe to help land Trump admin contracts. Trump ended the investigation. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Sending warm wishes to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah in America and around the world. May the new year bring peace, hope, and joy to all. Shanah Tovah!

Trump forced out a federal prosecutor for being unwilling to bring bogus charges against his so-called “enemies,” replaced him with someone who will, and is now pressuring his AG Pam Bondi to get it done. He’s using the presidency to target opponents—not to fight for Americans.

Over 800,000 job cuts have been announced this year—the most since the pandemic. Businesses are pulling back on hiring as Trump’s chaotic tariff policies and attacks on the Fed fuel economic uncertainty. Our economy should be moving forward. Under Trump, it's going backward.

The labor market is frozen. Young people can’t find jobs. Layoffs are accelerating. Why? Because Trump has plunged the economy into uncertainty with tariffs and nonstop chaos. And Republicans are doing nothing to rein in his recklessness.

A Fox News poll found way more Americans think Trump has made the economy WORSE than think he has made it better. Trump can claim whatever he wants about the economy being great, but the American people disagree.

Economists warn inflation could rise to higher levels by the end of the year—and the impact of Trump’s tariffs are just starting to hit store shelves. Trump promised to end inflation. Instead, he’s making it worse.

Nine innocent worshipers were slaughtered at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC in 2015. The nation moaned and the FBI was highly involved in the aftermath, yet the FBI Director is completely unaware. Outrageous. Shameful.

The Trump administration says it's targeting "hate speech."
 I'm all for prosecuting speech that is intended to and likely to incite imminent lawless actions.   But sorry, Mr. President, criticizing you and your disastrous policies isn't that.

The Trump administration is scrubbing signs and exhibits on slavery from national parks, labeling the information a “corrosive ideology.” No, Mr. President. Learning about our country’s history of slavery is not a “corrosive ideology”—the ideology justifying slavery was.

Over 42,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost under Trump since April, according to an analysis. The job cuts are attributed to Trump’s tariffs, his mass deportation operation, and his Big Ugly Bill's gutting of the renewable energy sector.

BREAKING: A new report shows the bottom 99% of Americans will see incomes drop by 2027 due to Trump’s tariffs and “Big Beautiful Bill.” Meanwhile, the White House is trying to rebrand it as “working families tax cuts.” The American people aren’t stupid.

Charlie Kirk shot in Utah. Teens critically injured in another school shooting in Colorado. Instead of stoking divisions, we ought to be seeking solutions. It's far too easy for violent people to get a gun in this country. That needs to change.

Anyone who uses Charlie Kirk's assassination to inflame political divisions—especially with so little known about the shooter—must be condemned. That goes for people online, media figures, and the leaders of this country. It's completely unacceptable in every form.

I vividly remember September 11, 2001—evacuating the Capitol and hearing the boom of the third plane crashing into the Pentagon nearby. On this 24th anniversary, let's pause to honor the lives lost and the bravery of those who responded with unwavering courage. We will never forget.

Another shooting at a high school, this time in Colorado. Several students are in critical condition. When are we going to say enough is enough?

“Happy Birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret.” – Donald J. Trump

Trump’s use of the National Guard in DC is a wasteful stunt. These troops should be able to return to their families and be ready for legitimate missions.

 Trump should work with localities to lower crime sustainably and stop disrespecting the Guard.

7.5 million. That's how many people are projected to lose Medicaid by 2034 because of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill."

The release of the Epstein files is not about politics. It's not about Republican or Democrat. It's about the sexual abuse and trafficking of children. Epstein and Maxwell orchestrated it, but their clients have escaped accountability for decades. The victims deserve justice.

Trump’s White House is lobbying Republicans to oppose the release of the full Epstein files. They're calling the effort a “hostile act” to Trump’s administration. Sorry, Mr. Trump, but seeking justice for the victims of childhood sexual abuse is not a “hostile act."

The brave survivors of Epstein and his associates’ heinous crimes deserve justice. The Trump Administration must release the Epstein files to the American people now.

Happy Labor Day! America’s workers have always been the backbone of our economy. Today we thank you for your dedication and reaffirm our belief that prosperity must rise from the bottom up—not trickle from the top down.

The Fed operates independently to keep Presidents from manipulating interest rates for perceived political gain at the expense of the economic stability. Trump doesn't like that. He wants control. Let’s be clear—a Fed controlled by Trump would likely bring back high inflation.

Trump says he wants to make Washington, DC "beautiful again." 200 National Park Service workers used to be assigned to maintain the city's parks. Trump fired all of them but 20. Now the National Guard members Trump ordered to DC are cleaning the parks. So efficient!

Trump and Musk claimed DOGE would cut “fraud” and “abuse.” In reality, DOGE staff are so unqualified they can’t even be trusted to safeguard Americans’ Social Security numbers. Let's fire those risking our data—not the workers just trying to help folks get their checks.

My heart breaks for the victims of today’s mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. An 8-year-old and 10-year-old were killed, and at least 17 others were injured.

FEMA employees say the agency is dangerously unprepared for what could still be a severe hurricane season. Trump slashed 1/3 of FEMA staff, diverted others to help ICE, & appointed unqualified leaders. These shortsighted steps risk exacerbating harm to those in a storm’s path.

Trump is attempting to fire Lisa Cook—the first Black woman to serve on the Fed Board of Governors—because she has joined her colleagues in keeping interest rates steady to safeguard against another spike in inflation.

No, Mr. President, a lot of people are not saying “we’d like a dictator.”

I wonder if Trump will sue Texas over their newly signed into law maps that will add 5 Republican seats?   Of course not. Trump only cares about rigging the maps in his favor so he can avoid accountability for his unpopular and destructive agenda.

Trump just ordered the creation of “specialized” National Guard units that can be rapidly deployed to any city he wants. If Trump is serious about fighting crime, he should support local officials on the front lines—not use National Guard members as pawns in his political show.

Trump says he wants to reduce violent crime. Well, Mr. President, I have a bill for you. My Enhanced Background Checks Act will give authorities more time to complete background checks so guns don’t fall into the hands of violent people. I hope we can count on your support!

If Trump and his "Big Beautiful Bill" are so popular, why is he pushing TX to redraw maps to elect more Republicans and trying to ban mail-in voting? Answer: One of the only things lower than Trump's approval rating (38%) is support for his Big Ugly Bill (32%).

The President thinks depriving Americans of their voice in Congress is "beautiful.” It's not. It’s what unpopular politicians do when they’re afraid of how citizens will vote.

Trump's DOGE fired nearly half of the Education Dept.’s civil rights division. But get this: Now with a 25k-case backlog, remaining staff have been told to investigate allegations that students of color are being advantaged, not disadvantaged, by schools.

Fresh off pressuring Texas to redraw maps favoring Republicans, Trump is now vowing to ban mail-in voting and voting machines. He can't do that but he'll try. Only 38% of Americans approve of Trump's presidency. This is all part of his effort to cling to power.

Today marks three years since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act. The law cut health insurance premiums, lowered prescription drug costs, boosted manufacturing and clean energy jobs, and helped make sure corporations and wealthy tax cheats paid their fair share.

On this day in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. It marked the first time the U.S. government established a national system to ensure older Americans could retire with dignity. 🧵

Trump is ordering the Smithsonian to strip “divisive narratives” from exhibits. We know what that means: gloss over painful parts of our past to highlight the “good” ones. We should recognize all of America's history—including our faults—not ignore them.

Breaking: A new nonpartisan CBO report says Trump’s massive tax and spending bill will cut income for the poorest Americans and boost it for the rich. Study after study has shown the same thing. It’s clear Trump's bill is a disaster for everyday people.

In the midst of hurricane season, ICE is pulling staff from FEMA. South Carolinians know from painful experience that when disaster strikes, we need all hands on deck—not diverted to Trump’s indiscriminate and inhumane deportation regime or anywhere else.

On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. That law prohibited racial discrimination in voting. 60 years later, the VRA is increasingly under attack by Trump, Republican governors, legislatures, and a Supreme Court trying to take us backwards.