WYM ModOct 20
Can the President bypass Congress to pay troops amid shutdown? Jennifer Scholtes and Meredith Lee Hill reveal U.S. lawmakers' mixed reactions as Trump ensures military pay during the extended government shutdown, raising constitutional and legal concerns. Explore bipartisan fears over executive overreach and funding transparency. Read more: https://www.alternet.org/trump-murkowski-military-shutdown/ #JenniferScholtes #MeredithLeeHill #JerryMoran #governmentshutdown #militarypay #federalbudget #Congress #Trump #appropriations
GOP lawmakers frustrated by Trump’s latest power grab — but support the 'desired result'

The partial shutdown of the United States' federal government continues to drag on after more than a month. Thousands of federal workers remain furloughed, while workers deemed essential — such as air traffic controllers — are required to show up for work but with partial or no pay.President Donald ...

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WYM ModSep 23
Trump’s return to the UNGA arrives as Arizona emerges a key swing state in 2024, spotlighting a tense House special election that could reshape GOP leadership. Meredith Lee Hill reveals how Adelita Grijalva’s push for Epstein file disclosures clashes with Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump’s denials. Discover the stakes here: https://www.alternet.org/adelita-grijalva-johnson-epstein/ #MeredithLeeHill #DonaldTrump #Arizona #EpsteinControversy #MikeJohnson #AdelitaGrijalva #USPolitics #HouseSpecialElection
Trump's future could depend on Arizona's special election — here's why

For many years, Arizona was a deep red state that was closely identified with the GOP conservatism of Sen. Barry Goldwater and his successor, Sen. John McCain. But in 2025, Arizona is — like Pennsylvania — a volatile swing state that can move left or right. Arizona has a Democratic governor (Katie H...

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joe•iuculano Dec 18, 2023

«In recent months, there have been many reports about #lead found in applesauce and other fruit pouches that are marketed as being for children. Now, as reported by #MarciaBrown and #MeredithLeeHill at #Politico, it seems as though the tainted pouches "that have sickened scores of children in the U.S may have bee purposefully contaminated with lead, according to #FDA's Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods #JimJones."»

https://www.salon.com/2023/12/18/fda-lead-contamination-in-kids-applesauce-pouches-may-have-been-intentional/

"An intentional action": Could tampered applesauce have been done with nefarious intentions?

"All of the signals we're getting lead to an intentional action on the part of someone in the supply chain"

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