TUES, 8:15PM ET: MoveOn Announces “Calling BS” Livestream Rally with Sens. Murphy, Schatz, Alsobrooks, Markey Prebuttal of Trump Address

More Details at MoveOn.org/TrumpBS WASHINGTON – As Donald Trump prepares to deliver a speech filled with misinformation and dangerous policies, MoveOn Civic Action is offering a refreshing alternative: “Calling BS” a live virtual event to organize and mobilize the opposition, while providing truth, community, and a touch of humor. The lineup includes Senators Chris Murphy, Brian Schatz, Ed Markey, Angela Alsobrooks, Governor Matt Meyer, host Akilah Hughes, commentator Wajahat Ali, and other soon-to-be announced elected officials, leaders, and advocates. Guests will offer a prebuttal to Trump’s address, followed by a…

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MoveOn: Republicans Vote for Largest Medicaid Cut in History to Pay for Billionaire Tax Cuts

WASHINGTON – In response to House Republicans voting for the largest Medicaid cut in history, MoveOn Civic Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: “There’s no other way to say it: the Republican Party just agreed to take away Medicaid from their constituents in favor of mass deportations, expanding the military budget and trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the rich. MoveOn and our members will make sure that all 217 of these Republicans hear loud and clear about how unconscionable it is to cut Medicaid…

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Trump and Republicans Are Eyeing Cuts to Medicaid: What its Is and How it Impacts Millions of Americans

Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid to live – and Trump, Musk, and Republicans in Congress want to cut it to fund tax cuts for billionaires. What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a state and federal program that funds health care for more than 70 million Americans. That’s 1 in 5 Americans. This includes disabled people, older adults, children living in poverty, and families caring for loved ones. Medicaid makes people healthier and saves lives. It is a lifeline for aging and disability care in homes and nursing facilities. It pays…

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MoveOn Announces “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk” Recess Actions to Hold Lawmakers Accountable

MoveOn Announces “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk” Recess Actions to Hold Lawmakers Accountable AP: The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess NEW MEMO: Top Five Questions for Lawmakers in the Upcoming Congressional Recess WASHINGTON – As reported in the AP, MoveOn Civic Action today announced a nationwide “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk” mobilization during the upcoming congressional recess (February 15-23), with rallies and town hall actions aimed at pressuring lawmakers to fight back against the Trump-Musk agenda. With critical budget fights ahead, MoveOn…

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WATCH: MoveOn’s Rahna Epting Expands into Digital News Media

Watch Interviews with The Majority Report with Sam Seder HERE, Keith Edwards HERE, and Jack Cocchiarella HERE Email press@moveon.org for interview inquiries  WASHINGTON – MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting recently joined political commentator and YouTube hosts Keith Edwards and Jack Cocchiarella, and The Majority Report with Sam Seder.  In these conversations, Epting discusses how voters and MoveOn’s millions of members are demonstrating their outrage over President Trump and Republicans’ move to cut essential programs, increase costs and give billionaires tax breaks while giving unelected billionaire Elon Musk carte blanche to run our…

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How Musk And Trump Are Making It Easier for Corporations To Take Your Money

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are making it easier for corporations to rip you off, and here’s how: Russell Vought, an architect of Project 2025, is now in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Musk and Vought want to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and they’ve already started. All CFPB staff have been told to stop working. What does the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau do? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau does important work, including: Remove medical debt from credit reports Lower late fees on credit cards…

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