Kristi Noem’s luxury DHS jet to be used by other administration officials The former homeland security secretary said the $70 million plane, which included a bedroom, was intended to carry out the president’s mass deportation agenda.

So you’re saying we spent $70M of taxpayer dollars to buy Kristi Noem a luxury jet with a queen bed???

And now Trump is just going to keep it?
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They have no plan – and we’re paying the price.

Prices are through the roof. The GOP’s answer (and this is a direct quote): “Get another job.”

Our answer: Stop the illegal wars, reckless tariffs, cruel health care cuts, and corrupt corporate giveaways.

If you’re at UMich or MSU, come say hi! ✌️

DM or comment if you want to swing by our table!

Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war Some of President Trump's policies, the latest being the war in Iran, are testing his support among farmers who are being burdened with higher costs.

Trump’s war is hurting our farmers even more. www.npr.org/2026/03/24/n...

Trump straight up admitted he’s not focused on the issues. Affordable childcare? Healthcare? Helping our seniors?

He’s literally ignoring all of it to focus on his own dangerous war. Cool cool cool.

Trump's executive order on mail voting is plainly unconstitutional "We'll see the president in court," says Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

Trump is back at it with another unconstitutional power grab.

He’s trying to rewrite the rules of our democracy to suit himself and silence Americans, but we aren't letting it slide.
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Republicans grab ownership of DHS shutdown Let’s be abundantly clear — this record-breaking, 44-day DHS funding impasse has turned into a political disaster for Republicans.

The Republicans who control Congress have skipped town – and gone on vacation – while the government is shut down.

We’re not joking – Lindsey Graham literally went to Disney World.
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GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war New efforts to rein in health programs open the GOP up to attacks that they're cutting health care to pay for an unpopular war.

You seriously can’t make this up.

Trump and his MAGA allies are considering even MORE health care cuts to pay for their reckless, illegal war.
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Pete Hegseth’s broker looked to buy defence fund before Iran attack Morgan Stanley wealth manager approached BlackRock about multimillion-dollar investment for US defence secretary

Trump’s buddies are insider trading off of war – while Americans die overseas and prices go through the roof.

It’s disgusting.
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Trump’s War in Iran Is Increasing Mortgage Rates The increase in mortgage rates since the end of February will cost a typical first-time homebuyer $22,680.

Trump’s reckless and illegal war in Iran is hurting the economy and making it harder than ever to afford a home. www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...

Clock it

The SAVE Act is youth voter suppression.

Republicans want to pass bills that would make voter registration much harder for young people AND increase the risk that eligible voters are kicked off voter rolls.

Call your Senators at 202-224-3121 and tell them to stop the SAVE Act!

Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.

Trump’s tariffs will cost the average American family more than $2,500 this year.

That’s hundreds more than they cost us last year.

This has to stop.
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Your food is going to get more expensive thanks to the war on Iran Rising costs for fuel and fertilizer will translate to higher grocery prices if the Strait of Hormuz stays blocked.

Almost 3 weeks into Trump’s billion-dollar-a-day war and he still can’t explain to Americans why he started it—but it’s us who’s left footing the bill.
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More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Young people want healthcare, affordable housing, and education.

Not endless wars. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Take Action: Tell Congress to Reject the SAVE Act Bills The SAVE (“Safeguard American Voter Eligibility”) Act of 2025 is a nationwide voter suppression bill – as are the newly introduced SAVE America Act in the Senate and the new version of the SAVE Act in...

That's why we're joining @voteriders.bsky.social to defeat these dangerous new bills.

Tell Congress to STOP the SAVE Act bills: VoteRiders.org/SAVE.

Trump allies plan Senate floor takeover to pass SAVE America Act President Trump’s allies are planning to take over the Senate floor this week in a bid to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, setting up a major test for Senate Majori…

The SAVE Act bills would do NOTHING to safeguard our elections — it would only make it harder for millions of US citizens to register and vote. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

it’s as simple as 1, 2, 3

Pentagon Tells Congress First Week of Iran War Cost More Than $11.3 Billion

The first week of Trump’s Iran war cost $11 BILLION.

But Republicans tell us there’s no money for health care…
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The Corporate Miscreants Driving the Affordability Crisis These 20 firms all have something in common: Their CEOs get paid millions, their workers are being pushed onto public assistance, and voters are fed up with them.

Starbucks’ CEO earns more than 6,300 TIMES as much as the average Starbucks worker.

We need a fair wage, unions, and to tax the rich! newrepublic.com/post/207422/...

Oil Is Already Near a Price That Hurts the Economy The U.S. economy ​remains more reliant ​on oil than others, making it harder for consumers to shield themselves from rising gasoline prices.

Trump’s war is raising gas prices for all of us.
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Capitol Agenda: Republicans face new Trump ultimatum The president says he won't sign any bills until Republicans pass an elections overhaul.

Trump is threatening congressional Republicans to attack voting rights and pass the terrible SAVE America Act.

Those actions would directly threaten the right to vote for millions of Americans… www.politico.com/live-updates...

U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4% Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

Trump’s economy isn’t working for us.
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Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel for first time since 2022 Trump says rise in energy prices is ‘very small price to pay’ as conflict sparks fresh stock market sell-off

Your tax dollars being used to raise your gas prices.
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reminder: look UP 👆

Don’t even get us STARTED about data centers.

We’re out here on campus again talking to college students about affordability, AI, and the state of the world.

State-by-State Estimates of the First Year of Trump’s Tax Policies: All But the Richest Americans Face Higher Taxes As a result of the tax policies approved by President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress, all but the richest Americans are paying higher taxes on average in 2026 than they did last year.

New research: Nearly all Americans will pay more in taxes this year — except the 1%.

Republicans are making everything more expensive for us in order to give tax cuts to their rich friends.
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Susie Wiles sounds the alarm on gas prices White House aides and Cabinet officials are coming under intense pressure to reverse the spike in energy prices caused by the start of the war in the Middle East.

Trump knows his dangerous, illegal war in Iran will raise gas prices for all of us.

He just doesn’t care.
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What Trump’s War With Iran Has Already Cost Taxpayers The military operation had already cost more than approximately $600 million before the first strikes were even carried out.

Trump’s Iran War is costing us $1 billion A DAY.

Why do politicians always have money for bombs and never have money for health care? www.forbes.com/sites/alison...