Trump dodges recession talk as global markets plunge– www.dailykos.com
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Excerpt:President Donald Trump has refused to rule out that his economic policies could trigger a recession and pushed for a “period of transition” that global markets have already responded to negatively.
In an interview that aired on Sunday, with Fox Business conspiracy theorist Maria Bartiromo, Trump was asked if he expected a recession.
“I hate to predict things like that. There is a period of transition because what we’re doing is very big, we’re bringing wealth back to America,” Trump said.
Trump’s statement is false. He has repeatedly throughout his political career predicted economic calamity, usually in the context of attacks against his Democratic rivals like former President Joe Biden and Sec. Hillary Clinton.
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Reuters beclowns itself, to Hamas’s benefit– thehill.com
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One problem with biased journalism is that it produces weak reporting. Another is that it can lead to the dissemination of outright falsehoods, even honest-to-God terrorist propaganda.
On Mar. 6, the global newswire Reuters fully retracted a report that had referred repeatedly to a victim of a Palestinian terrorist attack as a member of the Mossad, Israel’s top intelligence agency. The problem is there’s no evidence that the victim, Amatzia Ben-Haim, was ever in the Mossad, let alone an active agent at the time of his death.
Reuters, it turns out, relied entirely on the killer’s family for this supposed biographical detail, apparently making no effort to corroborate their version of events. When asked to explain how the original story was allowed to go to print despite serious and obvious flaws, the newswire replied to my inquiries with the same stock statement it had issued previously, that the story “is withdrawn” and that they “regret the error.”
It is unclear why Reuters chose to rely solely on the claims of the killer’s family that Ben-Haim was a Mossad agent, apparently without corroboration. It has made no effort to show its homework.
House Democrats add Latino-heavy districts to most vulnerable list for 2026– www.politico.com
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House Democrats are making it official: Latino voters have shifted their battleground map.
Their campaign arm is unveiling its list of top battleground incumbents to defend in 2026, giving the first insight into how the party views the midterm elections — with notable new additions to reflect a shift toward President Donald Trump in some majority-Latino congressional districts
The 26-member “frontline” list provided first to POLITICO otherwise largely matches the list of districts where Democrats played defense last cycle. As Democrats continue their post-election autopsy, the list reveals where the party thinks it is most vulnerable and will have to dedicate resources to protect incumbents.
Washington Post Faces Mass Cancellations After Jeff Bezos’ Editorial Changes – MSN
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Newspapers rely on digital subscriptions to survive. Losing subscribers is a big deal, especially for a major publication.
The Washington Post is now facing a wave of cancellations. More than 75,000 digital subscribers have reportedly canceled their memberships, according to Digi24.
This follows changes made by the newspaper’s owner, Jeff Bezos.
NPR reported that the cancellations were linked to new restrictions on opinion coverage. The number came from an anonymous source who feared backlash from the company.
The Washington Post declined to comment on the figures. It also did not respond to criticism about the changes.
Bezos announced a new editorial approach on Wednesday. He said the newspaper would focus on supporting personal freedoms and free markets.
Was Volodymyr Zelensky’s bust-up with Donald Trump a brilliant calculated risk?– www.mirror.co.uk
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The truth behind Volodymyr Zelensky’s Oval office bust-up – has the Ukrainian President played a brilliant but risky hand, taking the US to the brink, risking everything to save his country?
As Trump’s allies blast hero Zelensky for his clothes, desperate Ukrainian war medics ask Don: ‘Should WE wear a suit’?– www.thesun.co.uk
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HERO surgeons on Ukraine’s frontline have mocked their US critics by asking “should we wear a suit?”
Frontline docs hit back after President Zelensky was accused of disrespecting America by wearing combat fatigues to the White House.
Federal cuts to HUD grants threaten impact on housing discrimination efforts – AOL
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A new set of federal cuts at the hands of the Trump administration will impact the number of grants the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can offer to organizations.
Along with these latest reductions, HUD, like many federal agencies, has lost hundreds of employees as DOGE aims to reduce federal spending.
This past Valentine’s Day, former HUD employee Jayna Lennon was just days away from completing her probationary period when she received a termination letter.
“It was really surreal. Yeah, it was a crazy day,” Lennon said.
USAID Cuts Puts a Company That Helps Disabled Kids at Risk– time.com
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As the U.S. government endeavors to trim its spending, no agency has been as pared back as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). On Feb. 26, after 30 days of what was purported to be a 90-day review, the Trump Administration announced that 90% of the international aid projects the agency was funding were going to be canceled, ending an era of outsize dominance and generosity by the U.S. in foreign aid.
These cuts include funding for medical, nutrition, educational and democratic initiatives that were sustaining and protecting millions of people. While foreign aid represented about half a percentage of the U.S. budget, it also represented more than 40% of the world’s foreign aid. The size and speed of the cancellations have reverberated around the world, with many experts suggesting that America’s reputation as a reliable and trustworthy partner has taken a hit simply because of the abruptness of the process.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that all foreign-aid projects must make Americans safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Valerie Karr, who has been working in disability rights for two decades, understands that impulse but is aghast at the cost to the people her small business served: disabled children in impoverished countries. For the last six years, Inclusive Development Partners (IDP) has helped implement plans to get children with disabilities around the world into schools and keep them there.
Trump order challenges independence of FCC, FTC and financial regulators – The Washington Post
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Senate tees up ‘vote-a-rama’ on budget for party-line package– www.politico.com
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The Justice Department’s Existential Crisis Is Self-Inflicted – New York Magazine
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‘Chilling effect’: GOP bill would kill Iowa obscenity law exemption for libraries, schools – Des Moines Register
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Senate still moving forward with budget, Thune says– www.politico.com
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that Republicans are moving ahead — for now — with their budget blueprint, even after President Donald Trump endorsed the House’s competing plan on Wednesday.
“We’re planning to proceed. But, you know, obviously we are interested in and hoping to hear with more clarity where the White House is coming from,” Thune told reporters after meeting with fellow GOP leaders.
The Senate voted to start debate on their budget plan Tuesday, with a marathon “vote-a-rama” on amendments and final adoption expected to start Thursday.
Senate Republicans will discuss the path forward with Vice President JD Vance at a conference lunch Wednesday. Several GOP senators said they are hoping he will clarify what the White House wants — including whether they should proceed with their two-bill strategy, which would see them first pass a border, energy and defense bill and then come back later this year to tackle tax cuts.
Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS – The Associated Press
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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people familiar with the inner workings of the plan who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly told The Associated Press on Monday.
If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer information, bank records and other sensitive records. The people who spoke to the AP and requested anonymity said DOGE is specifically seeking to access the IRS’ Integrated Data Retrieval System, which enables employees “to have instantaneous visual access to certain taxpayer accounts,” according to the IRS website.
Advocates fear that the potential unlawful release of taxpayer records could be used to maliciously target Americans, violate their privacy and create other ramifications.
Rally speakers say NC judge’s attempt to win his election by tossing ballots threatens democracy – NC Newsline
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The challenge of more than 60,000 votes in the state Supreme Court race is a threat to democracy that could serve as a model to other losing politicians who want to reverse their defeats at the ballot box, speakers at a Monday rally said.
Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin wants more than 60,000 votes thrown out in his effort to unseat incumbent Democratic Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs. She leads by 734 votes and has maintained the lead through two recounts.
Dawn Blagrove, executive director of Emancipate NC, called the effort to throw out votes “the canary in the coal mine.”
“If we allow them to steal this election, no election will be safe,” she said.
Now That He Is President, Trump Claims He Has Nothing To Do With Inflation– www.politicususa.com
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Donald Trump made a lot of insane promises during the 2024 presidential campaign that people who were paying attention knew would never come true.
During an August 2024 press conference surrounded by food Trump said, “Grocery prices have skyrocketed. When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on day one. We will drill, baby, drill. That’s going to bring down prices of everything.”
The promise was always gibberish because the oil that is extracted in the United States belongs to the oil companies and is sold on the global market. Factor in the fact that oil companies have an incentive to drill less to keep prices and profits high, and it was clear that oil has nothing to do with the price of groceries.
However, Trump did promise to lower prices on day one.
Fast forward to February where during an interview with Sean Hannity, Trump completely changed his tune on inflation and prices.
Team from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to review air traffic control system – The Washington Post
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Lawrence O’Donnell Sounds The Alarm On Elon Musk’s Threat To Social Security– www.politicususa.com
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‘Shameful day for the U.S.’: Expert stunned after Trump sides with ‘war criminal’ Putin – Raw Story
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Who Runs Elon Musk’s DOGE? Not Musk, the White House Says. – The New York Times
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To Win America, Democrats Must Win the Story – Mother Jones– www.motherjones.com
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Trump administration plows on ahead, releasing anarchy upon the world – National Catholic Reporter
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John Fetterman Calls Out Elon Musk After Recent Support for Trump Ally – Newsweek
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Judge refuses to block DOGE’s access to student borrower data – thehill.com
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Federal judge skeptical of effort to block Musk’s DOGE from accessing data, firing employees – MSN
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Pritzker at 50% approval ahead of Illinois budget address – Illinois Policy
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Trump’s tariffs present fresh headache for India’s slowing economy | Poverty and Development– www.aljazeera.com
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Top Democrats question IRS on DOGE access to taxpayer data– thehill.com
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Hundreds march in Charlotte to protest Griffin’s challenges to NC Supreme Court votes – Charlotte Observer
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Group tied to Elon Musk investing in Wisconsin ahead of Supreme Court race – Wisconsin Public Radio News
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