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This is wrong in every way. Trump even wants to stop AMERICAN children from accessing Head Start programs—denying them an education AND the benefits they are entitled to based on their parents' immigration status. I'm going to fight back for our kids every way I can.
Exclusive: Trump Preparing a New Attack on Head StartThe administration is considering a proposal to gut the program’s instructional standards while adding new restrictions tied to immigration.www.thebulwark.comJust a reminder that we still don't have an FDA commissioner because the last one resigned after being pressured to approve fruit-flavored vapes. This administration is a joke.
FDA says data on cyclosporiasis points to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in MexicoThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday said that traceback investigation data gathered as part of a probe into an outbreak of cyclosporiasis pointed to shredded iceberg lettuce from ...www.reuters.comICE murdered two people in broad daylight within a week. And now, the FBI is promising LESS accountability. DHS agents need to be reined in—NOT given total impunity. The American people deserve answers. And ICE NEEDS accountability and oversight, ASAP.
Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE ConfrontationsSenior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.www.nytimes.comYet another absurd and harmful escalation in Trump's idiotic trade war with our close friend and ally. Trump's tariffs continue to hurt Americans AND Canadians alike. Congress must vote to BLOCK these tariffs. Canada and the USA should stand together.
Trump slaps additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian goodsThe Trump administration is slapping an additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods imported into the U.S.abcnews.comAnother American servicemember has been killed. This is a terrible tragedy, and my thoughts are with their family and loved ones. Trump's war must end. Congress must put a stop to this.
US service member killed, another wounded, CENTCOM saysPresident Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.abcnews.comTrump wants to destroy endangered species' habitats in WA and decimate their populations along with it. Endangered species of salmon and other PNW animals are the heartbeat of our native cultures and coastal economies. I will do everything I can to stop this dangerous rule.
WA tribes, conservation groups sue over Trump endangered species ruleNorthwest tribal nations and conservation groups sued the Trump administration over a new rule that aims to eliminate habitat protections for imperiled species.www.seattletimes.comTwo American servicemembers were killed in Jordan. We owe them a debt we can never repay. My deepest condolences to their families, and my thoughts are with those who are injured and still missing.
Two U.S. service members killed in Jordan and another is missing after Iranian strikes, military saysU.S. Central Command said four other U.S. service members were treated for injuries and later released.www.nbcnews.comJust now on the Senate floor, I called for an END to the AI program that is delaying and denying seniors the health care they deserve. We're voting right now: my colleagues should join me and END AI prior authorization in Medicare.
This AI Program is Delaying and Denying Seniors Their Health Care. It Needs to End.YouTube video by Senator Patty Murrayyoutu.beTrump is proudly selling off our public lands to the highest bidder. Never forget he promised Big Oil everything if they just contributed to his campaign. But we shouldn't just accept this sell-off. Keep speaking up. We can protect America the beautiful.
Trump Sharply Cuts the Size of Two National Monuments in UtahNative American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.www.nytimes.comWithin an HOUR after being legally appointed by the federal judges as Western WA's top prosecutor, Trump fired Roger Rogoff. Not because he isn’t qualified (he is), but because the President wants a sock puppet who puts Trump above the rule of law. It’s a disgrace.
Trump fires new U.S. attorney in Seattle within an hourRoger Rogoff, former director of the state office of independent investigations, is now the rope in a tug-of-war with the Trump administration.www.seattletimes.com