Progressive Briefing for Friday, July 27, 2018
What you need to know about the Democratic Socialists of America, as Trump Administration misses family reunification deadline, children protest "horrific" immigration policy, and more.
If it looks like a Russian asset…
Putin said he didn't do it.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, July 26, 2018
Federal lawsuit against President Trump's business interests allowed to proceed, deadly wildfires rage around the world, Betsy Devos is hurting students again, and more.
White House bans CNN reporter from press event for asking questions
“We stand in strong solidarity with CNN for the right to full access for our journalists as part of a free and unfettered press.”
Lawsuit alleging Trump’s business interests violate Constitution can proceed, judge rules
The doors are now open for the Maryland and District of Columbia legal teams to start collecting sensitive financial information from both Trump and the Trump Organization.
Trump Administration neuters nuclear safety board
Under a new order from the Energy Department, a nuclear safety board will have to fight for information about and access to nuclear laboratories. In the past, the board has brought serious problems at those labs to light.
Trump’s dirty money
Russian money saved Trump when his projects were on the verge of collapse. Will it now be the cause of his political demise?
Farmers need a $12 billion bailout from government to offset Trump’s tariffs
The retaliated tariffs on U.S. agriculture exports targets many farm states that have a political importance to the president.
Ivanka Trump dumps fashion brand after her father issues security clearance threat
By drawing attention to security clearances and potential conflicts of interest, Trump’s attack against the intelligence community appeared to backfire against his own family and administration.
As support for progressive agenda grows, Sanders says ‘big money interests’ and corporate Democrats...
"There is a reason why the corporate Democrats are getting nervous. And that's because we are making real progress in transforming the party and the nation."