From the IRS being barred from investigating Trump to a nearly $1.8B fund for January 6th insurrectionists, there’s a lot to unpack this week. Take a look at the headlines and see what you may have missed.

A president's duty isn't just defending borders, it's defending the people within them. Cutting entitlements isn't fiscal responsibility, it's abandonment. A nation is only as strong as the citizens within it. Invest in people, invest in America.

🚨 $1.7B of YOUR money to Capitol rioters Trump already pardoned. It's not justice, it's a slush fund and a green light to do it again. Congress can stop this, but only if they hear from us NOW. Sign the petition: not one dollar to the rioters. www.country1st.com/20260520_pet...

29 people have died in ICE custody in FY2026—already a record high, and the year isn't over. These aren't statistics. They're people. Rule of law means accountability, not impunity. Democracy is about demanding accountability from your government for everyone, including the most vulnerable.

Calling on Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania! Six states. Millions of voices. One day to make them count. No matter where you live or how you vote, primary elections are where the future gets decided. Polls are open today. Go vote.

Trump's adviser calls surging credit card spending proof the economy is thriving. Debt isn't a sign of a booming economy, it's often a sign of struggle. Are Americans truly flourishing, or just trying to keep up?

Trump heads to Beijing as inflation hits 3.8%, a new Fed chair is confirmed, the FDA chief is out, and the DOJ is probing recent insider trading. America's finances are hurting, and the president says he's not thinking about it. Here’s this week’s snapshot in case you missed it.

President Trump said on camera he doesn't think about Americans' financial situation. That's not leadership. That's abandonment. The job of a president is to fight for working families, not dismiss their struggles. When Washington stops thinking about you, demand they start.

When a president claims credit for a strong economy—or shifts blame when it falters—context matters. This chart shows real GDP growth by presidential term, Truman to Biden. Not to spin—just facts. Because numbers don't lie, and accountability doesn't bend to convenient narratives.

Nebraska and West Virginia, the polls are open! Every primary ballot cast is a reminder that this country belongs to its people. Not the extremes. Not the party bosses. You. Show up today and make your mark. That's how democracy stays strong. Get out and Vote!

Veterans are speaking out, and they’re right. The military is not a political prop. It belongs to the people, not any politician. Country First created Reveille & Rally to protect that. Support the fight: reveilleandrally.com

While the US is stuck in limbo with a ceasefire with Iran, President Trump is working to reshape elections and test the limits of his power. Here are some of the major headlines for the week in case you missed it.

Hegseth sat before Congress and couldn't acknowledge what this war is costing Americans. When the Secretary of Defense refuses to answer for the price of war, the American people can't make informed judgments. Transparency is the foundation of democracy.

America's military strength is a cornerstone of global stability. But strength demands the responsibility to ask hard questions: Where does the money go? Is it spent wisely? Are our troops taken care of when back home? These aren't partisan questions, they're American questions.

Indiana and Ohio: today is your day! Democracy doesn't fix itself. It takes people like you showing up and sending a message that when Washington ignores the people, the people show up. Primary elections shape what's on your ballot in November. Don't sit this one out. Polls are open. Go vote.

Pete Buttigieg knows exactly what it means to fly into a war zone. You do not put American lives on the line unless you have exhausted every other option. That's not partisan. That's the baseline standard we owe every service member.

In case you missed it: King Charles addressed Congress, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, Comey was indicted, a shooter targeted Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and DACA protections weakened. Quite a week. Take a closer look at what happened.

Insiders are cashing in on this presidency in ways we've never seen before. Better contracts. Tariff carveouts. Suspicious trades placed minutes before market-moving tweets. White collar prosecutions at an all-time low. The swamp wasn't drained. It was expanded.

Homelessness has been rising since 2022 and it didn't happen overnight. This crisis cuts across every state, every community. Every spike is a failure of leadership. No spin, no blame, just a crisis demanding real solutions. When will our leaders step up?

Kash Patel stood before journalists to defend himself against allegations of excessive drinking, then called the press 'fake news mafia.' That's not strength. That's someone who doesn't want to answer the question. Accountability isn't partisan.

It was an intense week, dominated by the deteriorating U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Add record migrant deaths in ICE custody, congressional resignations, Tucker Carlson regretting Trump, Virginia’s redistricting vote, and so much more. Take a closer look at what happened.

Trump's economy is booming for his kids, his cabinet, his donors, and his pardoned criminals. The rest of us? Left out in the cold. A president works for ALL Americans. Rigging the game for insiders isn't leadership. It's corruption.

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The facts: SNAP fraud is under 1% & able-bodied adults are already required to work. $300 billion in cuts means one thing: taking benefits people earned. That's not fiscal responsibility. Thank you, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet for speaking the truth.

Trump's feud with the Pope, the DOJ tossing Capitol riot convictions, two congressmen out the door, the Iran war "close to over," and a jury finally holding Ticketmaster accountable. Catch up on everything you missed.

Free and fair elections don't happen automatically. They happen because citizens choose to serve. Across the country, there is a growing shortage of poll workers — and democracy needs you to fill that gap. Find out how to sign up in your state. 🇺🇸 www.country1st.com/poll_workers

Trump voted by mail, then signed an order restricting it for millions. This isn't about security. It's about power. Rules for thee, not for me, is not a governing principle. Protect our elections: www.country1st.com/poll_workers

War threats, a last-minute ceasefire, Steve Bannon walking free, automatic draft registration, and Tucker Carlson calling out Trump. On top of that, NASA just broke an Apollo record. Take a closer look at what happened this week.

Workers making under $184,500 pay a 12.4% Social Security tax rate. Millionaires pay 2.2%. Billionaires like Trump and Musk? 0.0002%. And in six years, retired workers face a 24% cut to their benefits. @murray.senate.gov called it out: this is not a fair system. She's right.

America's elections are secure. But lies are driving good people away from the polls. That's not an accident. Chaos benefits those spreading it. We need people of integrity to step up. Serve as a poll worker. Protect the vote: www.country1st.com/poll_workers

"I'm trying to figure out what issues I can work across the aisle and compromise. But I'm also thinking what are the issues where I should never compromise. Where I'm going to stand up for values I believe in." @slotkin.senate.gov This is what holding your values over party & donor lines looks like.

Iran threats, Pam Bondi’s firing, $4 gas, and executive orders targeting your vote. The news didn’t slow down. Take a closer look at what happened.

While Americans stretch every dollar at the pump, Trump interrupted a discussion on gas prices to talk about his own statue. Real leaders work for the people. They don't hijack the moment for themselves.

Since 2025, tariff rates surged from 2% to over 10%. The direct cost? Paid by American businesses and consumers through higher prices. Is the long-term strategic gain worth the hit to American wallets?

Steve Bannon's call for ICE at polling locations should alarm every American who believes in free and fair elections. Surrounding voters with law enforcement isn't protection, it's suppression. Every eligible voter deserves to vote without intimidation or fear.

This week has been anything but quiet. From oil markets potentially being rigged by insiders to vile tweets sent by our sitting president. Take a closer look at what happened.

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The SAVE Act would restrict mail-in voting, but study after study shows it doesn't cause fraud. It's a lifeline for seniors, military & working parents. This isn't election protection. It's voter suppression.

Democracy doesn't run itself. 🇺🇸 Poll workers are the front line of free and fair elections and we need more people willing to step up and defend democracy. Find out if you're eligible in your state 👇 www.country1st.com/poll_workers

"The idea that we could be deploying law enforcement and National Guard around a polling location without a credible threat should send a shiver down your spine." @slotkin.senate.gov Americans have the right to vote free from the presence of military force.

Trump's assault on elections: slashing Civil Rights protections & threatening National Guard at polls. Country First is fighting back with our Election Observer Initiative. Stand with democracy's defenders — sign the petition: www.country1st.com/20260320_pet...

The Founding Fathers didn't fight a revolution just to trade one king for another. This message is as urgent today as it was in 1776. “Put Country First. Not Kings.” Grab a shirt before they’re all out for the next No Kings march on 3/28! Link in reply.

From a federal judge blocking RFK Jr. to Israel invading Lebanon, NATO rejecting Trump, and the Epstein net closing in on Bondi. War, courts, and accountability defined this week. Take a closer look at what happened.

🚨 Markwayne Mullin refused to condemn political violence or affirm the 2020 election — and he wants to lead DHS. Even Rand Paul is alarmed. When his own party raises red flags, pay attention. Sign our Petition and demand your Senators vote NO: www.country1st.com/20260319_pet...

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No partisan loyalty, no fear, no favor, just an unwavering commitment to the rule of law and doing what's right. In a time when democracy needs defenders, Jack Smith's dedication to facts, justice, and principle reminds us what public service is truly about.

The rich keep getting richer while working families fall behind. While many Americans struggle to make ends meet, the ultra-wealthy keep pulling further ahead. That's not the American dream. That's a rigged system. Country First means every American deserves a fair shot, not just those at the top

Today is Illinois Primary Election Day. Get out and make your voice heard. Every race on the ballot matters, and every vote counts. This is how change starts, at the local level, with engaged citizens showing up. Illinois, let's go.

A record 4.5 million Americans are tapping their 401(k)s early, paying penalties just to cover basic needs as costs climb. The administration calls it a "booming economy," but when families can't make ends meet without raiding their retirement, something isn't adding up. Our people deserve better.

It's been quite the week: $11B has been spent on the Iran war in 7 days, more Epstein files are released, our troops are under fire, and Hegseth has been blowing millions of tax dollars on luxury items. Check out the headlines to see what happened this week.