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The Trump Administration Is Interfering in the 2026 Midterm Elections To Entrench the Imperial Presidency
Issues [1] Center for American Progress The Trump Administration Is Interfering in the 2026 Midterm Elections To Entrench the Imperial Presidency Sections Share Voters mark their ballots at a vote center in the state's primary election in Pasadena, California, on June 2, 2026. (Getty/Mario Tama) Key Facts The Trump administration is carrying out a plan to subvert the 2026 midterm elections with a goal of entrenching its power and escaping accountability from voters.
Virginia Joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Puts the Finish Line in Sight
Issues [1] Center for American Progress Virginia Joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Puts the Finish Line in Sight Share Virginia voters cast their ballots at an elementary school in Midlothian, Virginia, on November 4, 2025. (Getty/Win McNamee) This article contains corrections. On April 13, 2026, Gov.
The Trump Administration's ICE and CBP Have Become a Threat to Americans: Congress Must Ensure That DHS Follows the Law and Adopts Commonsense Reforms
In its mission statement, DHS pledges to safeguard the American people, the homeland, and the nation’s values with honor and integrity. However, as made evident by media reports, citizen observers, and whistleblower disclosures, DHS has allowed ICE and CBP to operate in a manner that violates Americans’ constitutional rights and skirts the rule of law. DHS must preserve Americans’ constitutional rights and uphold the rule of law in its conduct.
Leaders on the Right Must Unequivocally Condemn Antisemitism
Issues [1] It has become difficult to go a week without learning of a new, dangerous incident of antisemitism and its platforming or defense by prominent American leaders.
7 Policy Recommendations for Combating Antisemitism in the United States
The recent surge in antisemitism and its increasing politicization by some to achieve other political goals suggest the importance of sharpening the principles that can drive recommendations for concrete steps to combat it. Unsurprisingly, the surge in antisemitism has left Jewish communities fearful for their own safety. It is now common to see police vehicles outside of synagogues at times of worship and at other meeting places for community events.
Trump’s “Compact” With Colleges Will Put University Presidents in Legal Jeopardy
This compact is unconstitutional and unlawful. The inclusion of language to transform or abolish units that “punish, belittle, and even spark violence against conservative ideas” exposes the compact’s true intent: to chill expression disfavored by the government and lift up their preferred speakers and speech; to bring a potential voice of political opposition to heel; and to quash free intellectual inquiry.
Trump Ordered Texas to Gerrymander 5 New Republican-Leaning Congressional Districts-This Is How Other States Can Fight Back
Issues [1] In July, President Donald Trump ordered Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to redistrict his state in the middle of the decade in order to carve out an additional five Republican-leaning congressional districts, which would bolster the party’s odds of keeping control of the U.S. House of Representatives following the 2026 midterm elections.
Pro/Con: Deception, destruction the apparent real goals of DOGE
Waste, fraud, and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words incants to justify the chainsaw he’s taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. However, even with Elon Musk stepping back to a part-time role , the question remains: Were these words a mantra or mere flimflam?
El despliegue de la Guardia Nacional: una escalada peligrosa
El gobierno de Trump ha intensificado peligrosamente sus tácticas de control migratorio, con el foco puesto en ciudades del interior. Dichas escaladas parecen diseñadas para provocar protestas y justificar respuestas severas, incluyendo el despliegue del Ejército para responder a las protestas contra las políticas del gobierno. Por primera vez en 60 años, un Presidente ha desplegado la Guardia Nacional a pesar de las objeciones de un gobernador del estado afectado.
Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Is a Dangerous Escalation That Will Inflame Tensions
Issues [1] Center for American Progress Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Is a Dangerous Escalation That Will Inflame Tensions Share The Trump administration has dangerously escalated its immigration enforcement tactics, targeting interior cities. Such escalations seem designed to provoke protest and to justify harsh responses, including the deployment of the military to respond to protests of the administration’s policies.
COLUMN: Deception and destruction - Musk and DOGE’s real goal
Waste, fraud and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words the world’s richest man incants to justify the chainsaw he’s taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, as Elon Musk steps back to a part-time role, the question remains: Were these words a mantra or mere flimflam? Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Opinion: Deception and destruction — Musk and DOGE’s real goal | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Waste, fraud and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words the world's richest man incants to justify the chainsaw he's taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, as Elon Musk steps back to a part-time role, the question remains: Were these words a mantra or mere flimflam?
Point: Deception and destruction - Musk and DOGE's real goal
Waste, fraud and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words incants to justify the chainsaw he's taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, as Elon Musk steps back to a part-time role, the question remains: Were these words a mantra or mere flimflam?
POINT: Deception and destruction - Musk and DOGE’s real goal
Waste, fraud and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words incants to justify the chainsaw he’s taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, as Elon Musk steps back to a part-time role, the question remains: Were these words a mantra or mere flimflam?
Ben Olinsky: Musk and DOGE’s real goal
Waste, fraud and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words the world’s richest man incants to justify the chainsaw he’s taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, as Elon Musk steps back to a part-time role, the question remains: Were these words a mantra or mere flimflam?
Two Views: Deception and destruction
Waste, fraud and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words the world's richest man incants to justify the chainsaw he's taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, as Elon Musk steps back to a part-time role, the question remains: Were these words a mantra or mere flimflam? Ben Olinsky is the senior vice president for Structural Reform and Governance Policy at the Center for American Progress. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.
POINT: Deception and destruction - Musk and DOGE’s real goal
Waste, fraud and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words incants to justify the chainsaw he's taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, as Elon Musk steps back to a part-time role, the question remains: Were these words a mantra or mere flimflam?
POINT: Deception and destruction - Musk and DOGE’s real goal
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Opinion: A hostile takeover might not be what voters want
One month since inauguration day, we're getting a taste of what President Donald Trump and his administration are delivering — and even for folks who voted for Trump, this may not be the change they expected. Let's look past the president's rhetoric, on full display Tuesday night, and ask questions about where he's taking us. Change is overdue.
COLUMN: The carnage has begun under Trump administration
Six weeks since inauguration day, we’re already getting a taste of what President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are delivering — and even for folks who voted for Trump, it might not be the change they expected. Medicaid will be raided to fund tax cuts for billionaires, 19-year-old DOGE kids have access to our most sensitive information and are slashing programs we rely on, and egg prices are still going up.
Counterpoint: The federal carnage has begun
Just over one month since inauguration day, we're already getting a taste of what President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are delivering - and even for folks who voted for Trump, it may not be the change they expected. Medicaid will be raided to fund tax cuts for billionaires, 19-year-old DOGE kids have access to our most sensitive information and are slashing programs we rely on, and egg prices are still going up.
Ben Olinsky: The carnage has begun
One month since inauguration day, we’re already getting a taste of what President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are delivering — and even for folks who voted for Trump, it may not be the change they expected. Medicaid will be raided to fund tax cuts for billionaires, 19-year-old DOGE kids have access to our most sensitive information and are slashing programs we rely on, and egg prices are still going up.
COMMENTARY: Carnage has begun; undertand what’s at stake | Jefferson City News-Tribune
COMMENTARY: Carnage has begun; undertand what’s at stake Today at 3:00 a.m. by Ben Olinsky, InsideSources.com (TNS) Ben Olinsky. (InsideSources/TNS) One month since inauguration day, we're already getting a taste of what President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are delivering -- and even for folks who voted for Trump, it may not be the change they expected. Upcoming Events
Guest Opinion: The Trumpian carnage has begun
One month since inauguration day, we’re already getting a taste of what President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are delivering — and even for folks who voted for Trump, it may not be the change they expected. Medicaid will be raided to fund tax cuts for billionaires, 19-year-old DOGE kids have access to our most sensitive information and are slashing programs we rely on, and egg prices are still going up.
Two Views: The carnage has begun
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COUNTERPOINT: The carnage has begun
One month since inauguration day, we're already getting a taste of what President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are delivering - and even for folks who voted for Trump, it may not be the change they expected. Medicaid will be raided to fund tax cuts for billionaires, 19-year-old DOGE kids have access to our most sensitive information and are slashing programs we rely on, and egg prices are still going up.
Point/Counterpoint: Biden can still take action to maintain democracy
In his first campaign ad of 2024, President Joe Biden asked the question over images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jan. 6 rioters: “What will we do to maintain our democracy? History’s watching.” For less than one final month, Biden retains the responsibilities and powers of the nation’s highest office. If he believes his words, he must take urgent action to strengthen our democracy, even as he works to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
Point: Biden must take urgent action to maintain our democracy | Opinion
In his first campaign ad of 2024, President Joe Biden asked the question over images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jan. 6 rioters: “What will we do to maintain our democracy? History’s watching.” For one last month, Biden retains the responsibilities and powers of the nation’s highest office. If he believes his words, he must take urgent action to strengthen our democracy, even as he works to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
Point: Biden must take urgent action to maintain our democracy
In his first campaign ad of 2024, President Joe Biden asked the question over images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and January 6 rioters: "What will we do to maintain our democracy? History's watching." For one last month, Biden retains the responsibilities and powers of the nation's highest office. If he believes his words, he must take urgent action to strengthen our democracy, even as he works to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
COMMENTARY: Biden must take urgent action to maintain our democracy | Jefferson City News-Tribune
COMMENTARY: Biden must take urgent action to maintain our democracy Today at 1:00 a.m. by Ben Olinsky InsideSources.com (TNS) Ben Olinsky. (InsideSources/TNS) In his first campaign ad of 2024, President Joe Biden asked the question about images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jan. 6 rioters: "What will we do to maintain our democracy? History's watching." Upcoming Events
POINT: Biden must take urgent action to maintain our democracy
In his first campaign ad of 2024, President Joe Biden asked the question over images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and January 6 rioters: "What will we do to maintain our democracy? History's watching." For one last month, Biden retains the responsibilities and powers of the nation's highest office. If he believes his words, he must take urgent action to strengthen our democracy, even as he works to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
Project 2025 Would Destroy the U.S. System of Checks and Balances and Create an Imperial Presidency
Issues [1] Center for American Progress Project 2025 Would Destroy the U.S. System of Checks and Balances and Create an Imperial Presidency Sections Share This report is part of a series from the Center for American Progress exposing how the sweeping Project 2025 policy agenda would harm all Americans.
Combining Ethics and Term Limits Strengthens Efforts To Rein in a Supreme Court Run Amok
Congress has always had the authority to reform the Supreme Court. Indeed, Congress created the court through the Judiciary Act of 1789, establishing the number of justices on the court, the breadth of its jurisdiction, and the procedures under which it operates.
Opinion: The legitimacy of the Supreme Court hangs in the balance
During John Roberts' confirmation hearing as chief justice in 2005, he claimed that the "primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint." Sen.
High court’s legitimacy hangs in the balance
During John Roberts’ confirmation hearing as chief justice in 2005, he claimed that the “primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint.” Sen.
Ben Olinsky: Justice John Roberts' legacy depends on what he does next
During Chief Justice John Roberts’ confirmation hearing in 2005, he claimed the “primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint.” Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, then queried rhetorically, “If you don’t restrain yourselves, who does?” Today, we’re watching in real time what happens when the U.S. Supreme Court fails to exercise that self-restraint: Reports of a “Stop the Steal” symbol flown outside a justice’s home.
Ben Olinsky: Faith in US Supreme Court hangs in the balance (Opinion)
During John Roberts’ confirmation hearing as chief justice in 2005, he claimed that the “primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint.” Sen.
Point: The legitimacy of the Supreme Court hangs in the balance
During John Roberts’ confirmation hearing as chief justice in 2005, he claimed that the “primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint.” Sen.
Pro/Con: The legitimacy of the Supreme Court is hanging in the balance
During John Roberts’ confirmation hearing as chief justice in 2005, he claimed the “primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint.” Sen.
The legitimacy of the Supreme Court hangs in the balance
During John Roberts’ confirmation hearing as chief justice in 2005, he claimed that the “primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint.” Sen.
Ben Olinsky: Justice John Roberts' legacy depends on what he does next
During Chief Justice John Roberts’ confirmation hearing in 2005, he claimed the “primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint.” Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, then queried rhetorically, “If you don’t restrain yourselves, who does?” Today, we’re watching in real time what happens when the U.S. Supreme Court fails to exercise that self-restraint: Reports of a “Stop the Steal” symbol flown outside a justice’s home.
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