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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by jordanlund@lemmy.world to c/politics@lemmy.world
 
 

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The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House budget director in a 53-47 party-line vote despite Democratic opposition.

Vought, a key author of Project 2025, advocates aggressive budget cuts and expanding executive power.

Democrats warned he will slash programs like Medicare, Social Security, and veterans' benefits while promoting Trump’s policy agenda.

Republicans praised his confirmation, with Speaker Mike Johnson stating he will help dismantle the regulatory state.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/37212765

Half the worlds bingo cards are already full

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The overprescription of medications, particularly opioids and other high-risk drugs, has sparked a heated debate about accountability. Should doctors be held legally responsible for prescribing too many medications, or is the issue rooted in systemic failures, such as pressure from pharmaceutical companies and patient demands? Where should the line be drawn between necessary treatment and medical negligence? And what role should policy reforms play in addressing this issue?

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-publichealth/understanding-the-accountability-for-overprescription-debate/

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To absolutely no one's surprise...

Marko Elez, 25, who worked for a number of companies run by Elon Musk and was part of the billionaire’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force engaged in dismantling federal offices, resigned Thursday, a White House official told The Hill.

Elez’s racist, now-deleted social media posts were uncovered and first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

“Normalize Indian hate,” the account associated with Elez posted in September, regarding people of Indian ethnicity who work in the U.S. tech sector, the Journal reported.

“You could not pay me to marry outside of my ethnicity,” the account wrote on Elon Musk’s social media site X, the Journal reported.

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WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has placed holds on tens of billions of dollars in congressionally-approved spending for projects across the U.S. that range from Iowa soybean farmers adopting greener practices to a Virginia railway expansion, a Reuters analysis found.

Project managers and advocates warn continued delays could take a toll on local economies. Democratic lawmakers say the halts are the building blocks to "impoundment," presidential refusal to release money authorized and appropriated by Congress, which they say is illegal.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that the Trump is deliberately overwhelming the public with chaotic news to induce passivity.

Citing Steve Bannon’s "flood the zone" strategy and historian Michiko Kakutani’s comparison of Trump to Mussolini and Hitler, she argued that Trump uses the internet to spread disinformation, much like past dictators used film and radio.

Urging people to stay engaged, she emphasized that collective resistance can slow harmful policies and that small acts of opposition make a difference.

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Given their actions, it's been pretty clear that the racism and eugenics is their goal. Looks like one of them made it too explicit:

The deleted profile associated with Elez, who was embedded in the Treasury Department to carry out efficiency measures, advocated repealing the Civil Rights Act and backed a “eugenic immigration policy” in the weeks before President Trump was inaugurated.

The top-level post uses a gift link which has a view count limit. When it runs out, there is an archived copy of the article available

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez denied claims that she is secretly wealthy, stating she is worth less than $500,000 and doesn’t trade stocks or take corporate money.

Her financial disclosures show modest savings and student debt.

Some conservatives on X, despite opposing her politics, praised her perceived integrity.

Accusations of political corruption have surged online, partly fueled by Elon Musk.

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Elon Musk, serving as "Co-President" under Donald Trump, proposed eliminating all federal regulations by default, arguing they restrict freedom.

In a leaked call with Republican lawmakers, including Senators Joni Ernst and Mike Lee, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy saw Trump's second term and a conservative Supreme Court as a unique chance to deregulate government permanently.

Critics argue such actions would be unconstitutional and dangerous, risking public health and safety.

Ernst later defended the plan on Fox News, calling it necessary "disruption."

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Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) called Elon Musk a “coward” if he refuses to testify before Congress about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its role in federal spending cuts.

House Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to subpoena Musk.

Concerns over DOGE’s actions include efforts to dismantle USAID and access Treasury systems, potentially affecting Social Security, Medicare, and tax records.

Magaziner criticized the lack of transparency and congressional oversight, arguing Musk has no authority to unilaterally withhold congressionally appropriated funds.

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I went to my Senators local offices yesterday, along with a few hundred others. We got one of them to send out a staffer to talk.

What have others here done? What have you got planned for the next few days?

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Republicans are divided over Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to "own" Gaza and develop it into a luxury destination.

While House Speaker Mike Johnson and some lawmakers support the idea, Senators Rand Paul and Lindsey Graham express skepticism, citing concerns over military occupation and taxpayer costs.

Others, like Josh Hawley and Thom Tillis call the plan unrealistic.

Meanwhile, Trump allies like Nancy Mace enthusiastically back the proposal.

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The largest Arab American community in the U.S. had plenty to say during the 2024 presidential campaign about Middle East politics, but many are now reacting cautiously to Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians and have the U.S. oversee Gaza’s redevelopment.

While leaders like Rep. Rashida Tlaib condemned the proposal, others are waiting to assess its impact.

Some Arab American supporters are distancing themselves, while others see it as a negotiating tactic.

Meanwhile, Trump’s administration has softened his remarks amid widespread criticism.

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Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, who served in President Trump’s first administration, said he was puzzled to hear the president lay out a proposal for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip.

“It wasn’t him. It was not his language,” Mulvaney said in an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” when asked to assess Trump’s remarks.

“I was watching him, the man who worked for so long to get us out of the forever war in Afghanistan, was up here behind the podium saying, ‘We’re going to go and occupy this land for the next 10 or 15 years,’” Mulvaney said. “It made no sense to me.”

Mulvaney suggested the proposal could have been someone else’s idea.

“And as I sat and I watched the energy level, some of the language, some of the reports that came out afterward in the press, some of the leaks that came out about the process, it sounded to me more like Jared Kushner than it did like Donald Trump,” Mulvaney said.

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Trump’s immigration raids have sparked fear in schools across the U.S., leading to mass student absences, panic among parents, and increased community activism.

In cities like Chicago, teachers and social workers are providing emotional support and legal resources to families afraid to leave their homes.

Schools are coordinating safety plans, while advocacy groups distribute "Know Your Rights" materials.

Some educators warn that fear is disrupting learning environments, while undocumented parents prepare contingency plans for their children in case of deportation.

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Arab Americans for Trump, a key voter outreach group, has rebranded as Arab Americans for Peace following Trump's comments about the U.S. "taking over" Gaza.

Chairman Bishara Bahbah stated the group opposes any forced relocation of Palestinians and wants to emphasize peace.

The group played a major role in Trump’s 2024 election outreach, particularly in swing states like Michigan and Arizona.

While they appreciate Trump’s commitment to rebuilding Gaza, they reject the idea of U.S. control over the territory and its inhabitants.

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