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White House proposes drastic cuts to State Department and funding for UN, NATO and other groups

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has proposed gutting the State Department’s budget by almost 50%, closing a number of overseas diplomatic missions, slashing the number of diplomatic staff, and eliminating funding for nearly all international organizations, including the United Nations, many of its agencies and for NATO headquarters, officials said. The proposal, which was presented to the State Department last week and is still in a highly preliminary phase, is not expected to pass muster with either the department’s leadership or Congress, which will…

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Federal benefits face possible cuts in House Republicans’ budget resolution

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Although the details of House Republicans’ narrowly approved budget framework are still up in the air, some initial proposals show the possibility of changes to federal benefits, mainly in retirement and health care. As part of the GOP budget resolution, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is looking at cuts of at least $ 50 billion from its mandatory spending, according to the framework that lawmakers approved in a vote of 216-214 on Thursday. That level of spending cuts would almost certainly dig into federal benefits, the National Active…

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ICYMI: From Utah to Alabama to Maine, Millions Protest Nationwide Against Trump Cuts and Billionaire Corruption

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Watch the Full DC Rally Here Inquiries at press@moveon.org  WASHINGTON – As reported in AP, USA Today, CNN, and hundreds of local news outlets across the country, millions of Americans took part in more than 1,300 “Hands Off!” events nationwide–one of the single largest days of protest in history. The demonstrations, held across all 50 states and even internationally, were part of a large-scale mobilization aimed at pushing back against policies from the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk that threaten the key economic and social programs working people rely…

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ICYMI: How DOGE’s Social Security Cuts Are Already Hurting Communities

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WaPo: Employees describe hourslong wait times, delays in reviewing disability claims, and more WASHINGTON – In a damning exposé, The Washington Post today revealed that Elon Musk’s handpicked commissioner now running the Social Security Administration (SSA) has admitted he and his team have little grasp of the agency as they race to fire workers, slash funding, close offices, and pour over the confidential data of tens of millions of Americans. The piece outlines the devastating impacts already taking place at SSA offices, with employees describing hourslong wait times, disability hearings…

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

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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

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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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