Medicaid reductions will harm New Jersey. Our Republican representatives are taking action.
Eric Benson As Congress works through the budget, New Jersey Assembly members Jeff Van Drew, Chris Smith, and Tom Keene are reportedly willing to undermine Medicaid and hurt families in favor of supporting the wealthiest individuals. In Washington, Republican leaders are hastily finalizing a federal budget that includes substantial cuts to Medicaid to finance tax […]
Bill Gates blames Musk for harming children and creating instability in other countries due to USAID budget reductions.
Bill Gates seems to be making a significant effort to promote his image of generosity while portraying fellow billionaire Elon Musk in a negative light. Recently, Gates, aged 69, embarked on a media tour where he shared his philanthropic ambitions, including plans to allocate $200 billion to charity before ultimately shutting down the Gates Foundation. […]
What Corporate Media Isn’t Revealing About Trump’s Reductions to Long-Standing Energy Efficiency Program
When media outlets focus on the conclusion of the Trump administration’s energy savings efforts as a setback for Americans, some experts highlight the absence of crucial details in their reports. Recently, news outlets shared that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the administration faced scrutiny surrounding its Energy Star program, which is said to have […]
Peace Corps prepares for significant reductions under Trump
The Peace Corps faces substantial staffing cuts, which have raised concerns regarding the potential damage to one of the last programs committed to fostering development and goodwill internationally. Employees have been informed to brace for “critical restructuring efforts” as the efficiency evaluation begins. With about 800 staff members at the main office facing reductions of […]
More than $2 billion in DEI reductions since President Donald Trump’s inauguration
An analysis of the Trump administration’s actions to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government during the president’s first 100 days shows that around 750 DEI employees were either put on leave or dismissed, resulting in savings exceeding $2 billion. This analysis, shared by the White House, indicated that significant savings […]
Kash Patel cautions about a security crisis due to suggested $545M budget reductions
FBI Director Kash Patel has raised concerns that the bureau may struggle to carry out its responsibilities if the proposed budget cuts from the White House, announced last week, go into effect. The proposal, revealed last Friday, aims to reduce the FBI’s budget by $545 million as part of a broader strategy by President Donald […]
One Olympian is included in the most recent WNBA roster reductions as teams downsize.
As the WNBA season approaches, which is now less than a week away, teams are starting to finalize their rosters. Following three preseason games this Tuesday, several exemptions were announced on Wednesday. It looks like teams are narrowing down their squads to meet the goal of having 11 to 12 players ready for the start […]
Whitmer expresses worries about potential Medicaid reductions
Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts in Milford On March 11, 2025, around 100 individuals gathered in Central Park, Milford, to voice their worries regarding potential cuts to Medicaid and federal food assistance programs. The atmosphere was a mix of determination and concern, with participants expressing a clear need to protect essential services. Republican leaders in Congress […]
Patel urges lawmakers to disregard Trump’s suggested reductions to the FBI budget.
FBI Director Calls for Budget Increase Amid Proposed Cuts Kash Patel, the director of the FBI, expressed concerns that the budget request from the Trump administration was inadequate for funding agents. He urged budget officials to dismiss proposed cuts exceeding $500 million in favor of a budget increase. This revelation seemed to catch Rep. Rosa […]
Republicans Diverge on Social Security, Concerned About DOGE Reductions
A number of Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about recent changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA). I reached out to SSA for comments via email, but it was outside their usual working hours. Why does this matter? The SSA distributes billions in benefits to around 70 million Americans every month. Recently, the agency has […]