Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Tag: tax payers

Trump’s infrastructure plan not possible without major tax increases

Trump is supposed to reveal his funding proposal to Democrats at Wednesday meeting.

By exploiting and mismanaging public pensions, Wall Street has cost taxpayers...

"Most people (including policymakers) still have no idea that skimming fees off public employees' retirement savings has become one of the largest sources of profits for Wall Street moguls."

State Treasurer Resigns and Pleads Guilty to Attempted Extortion

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Robert McCord, who pled guilty to two counts of attempted extortion on Tuesday, could face up to 40 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. Did his behavior lead to the "erosion of the public's trust?"

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Republican budget shifts wealth to the top as workers pay the price, report finds

New congressional analysis reveals massive tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans while working families shoulder cuts, tariffs, and rising costs under GOP economic plans.

Trump dismisses intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program as Israel escalates war

Despite U.S. intelligence confirming Iran is not developing nuclear weapons, Trump threatens military action and pushes for escalation, evoking parallels to pre-Iraq War propaganda.

Israel’s strikes on Iran spark growing dissent in Congress

A War Powers Resolution, to prevent President Trump from using military force against Iran without Congressional authorization was introduced in Congress.

MAGA’s nightmare cult embodies the manic venom of old-time religion without the good

Like religious fundamentalism, MAGA Trump broaches no dissent, indeed feeds upon opposition to justify undeserved privileges, dividing the world between the saved and sinful deserving punishment.

Lawmakers move to block Trump from dragging US into war with Iran amid Israeli...

As Israel intensifies strikes on Iran, Democratic and Republican lawmakers introduce legislation to restrain Trump from launching unauthorized military action.