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Elon Musk’s call to AUDIT the IRS sparks debate over government oversight and efficiency Elon Musk posted a poll on X asking if his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should audit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which received nearly one million responses, with 52 percent voting "Yes" and 41 percent voting "F Yes," reflecting public frustration with government inefficiency and Musk's growing influence. Musk claimed to have "deleted" 18F, a […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: In a stunning announcement, President Trump has called for the United States to take over Gaza and displace the entire Palestinian population in order to turn Gaza into what he called the, quote, “Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump’s plan for ethnic cleansing has been widely condemned across the globe. Trump outlined his plan Tuesday in […]

White House’s funding freeze fiasco: A test of conservative principles or political propaganda? The Trump-Vance administration's attempt to freeze federal grants and loans has led to legal challenges, political debate and confusion, raising questions about fiscal responsibility and effective governance. The initial order aimed to pause all federal financial assistance activities, potentially affecting essential services like housing, disaster relief and childcare that rely on federal funding. The administration rescinded the OMB […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. Since taking office, President Trump has signed a slew of executive orders attacking transgender people and their rights. Today we look at a key order that’s being challenged by doctors, lawyers and trans activists and their allies. Last week, Trump […]

Where did the money go? Zelensky exposes $102 billion black Hole in U.S. Aid to Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that only $75 billion of the $177 billion in U.S. military aid intended for Ukraine under the Biden administration has been received. The remaining 102 billion is unaccounted for, sparking outrage and raising questions about accountability and transparency in U.S. foreign aid programs. Zelensky's comments have reignited debates about corruption […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: I want to bring Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum into this conversation, a pediatrician, adolescent medicine specialist who works with transgender youth. Can you talk about what’s happening in these hospitals? I’ve heard stories of one person after another, as Chase just said, about to go in for surgery, having all the medical preparation, and then being told […]

Putin: Trump will restore order; Elites will “stand at the master’s feet and gently wag their tails” Russian leader Vladimir Putin has commented on President Trump’s first weeks in office and the effect it will have on Europe, declaring that political elites will fall into line at Trump’s feet. (Article by Steve Watson republished from Modernity.news) In an interview with Russia Today, Putin stated “Nothing has changed. They were happy […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. We end today’s show with the former top lawyer at the EEOC, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was fired last week as part of the Trump administration’s purge of federal workers and broad attack on diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the workplace. In […]

President Donald Trump has directed ICE to dramatically increase daily deportations, setting a target of 1,200 to 1,500 arrests per day, up from previous rates. ICE field offices are tasked with achieving a minimum of 75 arrests per day, with managers held accountable for any shortfalls, reflecting the administration's frustration with current deportation rates. To avoid media backlash, the administration plans to focus initial deportation efforts on approximately 1.5 million migrants who […]