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Though a handful of Republicans occasionally stand up to Trump in Congress, more must be willing to dissent in order to curb Trump’s tyranny. From Robert Kuttner:
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Wanted: More Republicans Who Value the Republic - The American Prospect
On the issues that matter most, few Republicans have been willing to take Trump on. Those who have are either out of office or not running for re-election.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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The RECOVER Act seeks to shift VA funds to the private sector, allowing people like hedge fund giant Steven Cohen to profit off of veteran care. Russell Lemle and Jasper Craven report:
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A Billionaire Tries Again to Hijack Veterans’ Care - The American Prospect
Hedge fund giant Steven Cohen’s first effort to accelerate mental health care privatization failed. His second attempt has begun.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Trump threatened Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell with criminal investigations for baseless claims of mishandling cost overruns, but his attempt to get the Fed to bend the knee wildly backfired. From Robert Kuttner:
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Trump’s Attack on Powell Backfires - The American Prospect
Trump threatened to sue to have Powell removed “for incompetence." Powell, ordinarily circumspect and technocratic, is fighting back.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Trump plans to fragment education policy across four different federal departments, and his Project 2025 guidelines aim to cripple public education as a whole. Rosa DeLauro reports:
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The Trump Administration Plot to Destroy Public Education - The American Prospect
Officials claim that dismantling the Department of Education will improve efficiency. It isn’t true.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Though a handful of Republicans occasionally stand up to Trump in Congress, more must be willing to dissent in order to curb Trump’s tyranny. From Robert Kuttner:
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Wanted: More Republicans Who Value the Republic - The American Prospect
On the issues that matter most, few Republicans have been willing to take Trump on. Those who have are either out of office or not running for re-election.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Big Tech lobbyists are objecting to hundreds of laws in 65 jurisdictions worldwide—a significant increase from last year. @ddayen.bsky.social reports on Trump’s campaign to deregulate tech abroad.
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Where Big Tech and Trump Are Demanding Tax Cuts and Deregulation - The American Prospect
A new analysis shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Today Congress will hear a billionaire-backed bill that would privatize veterans’ mental health care — giving substandard private clinics millions without treating any more veterans. From Russel Lemle and Jasper Craven: trib.al/DUlrAeN
A Billionaire Tries Again to Hijack Veterans’ Care - The American Prospect
Hedge fund giant Steven Cohen’s first effort to accelerate mental health care privatization failed. His second attempt has begun.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Trump’s attempts to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook failed. Now he’s threatening Fed chair Jay Powell with bogus charges. Robert Kuttner argues that “Trump’s clumsy efforts will reinforce the Fed's independence.” trib.al/lGpJksJ
Trump’s Attack on Powell Backfires - The American Prospect
Trump threatened to sue to have Powell removed “for incompetence." Powell, ordinarily circumspect and technocratic, is fighting back.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Republicans’ say eliminating the Department of Education will save money and cut red tape. Their plan is to make educators deal with four agencies instead of one, while cutting Head Start and disability services. From @delauro.house.gov: trib.al/WvJfdkG
The Trump Administration Plot to Destroy Public Education - The American Prospect
Officials claim that dismantling the Department of Education will improve efficiency. It isn’t true.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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A handful of Republicans have voted against Trump’s invasion of Venezuela and his attacks on health care. But “not a single Republican legislator has called for restraining ICE.” From Robert Kuttner: trib.al/mjv9N5D
Wanted: More Republicans Who Value the Republic - The American Prospect
On the issues that matter most, few Republicans have been willing to take Trump on. Those who have are either out of office or not running for re-election.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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A @publiccitizen.bsky.social report shared exclusively with the Prospect shows how Trump is attempting to force countries around the world to deregulate big tech — or face tariffs and travel bans. From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/4gasZXg
Where Big Tech and Trump Are Demanding Tax Cuts and Deregulation - The American Prospect
A new analysis shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Congressional Republicans are getting tired of Trump — and their votes are starting to show it. @ddayen.bsky.social writes that “it represents the shrinking of a vindictive president into irrelevancy.” trib.al/tG9P9fm
Republicans Reject Trump on Numerous Congressional Votes - The American Prospect
In the House and Senate, the Trump position was snubbed. The impact isn’t definitive, but the trend is unmistakable.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, and Iran could all be at risk from Trump’s unchecked militarism. His next invasion is likely to be even more destructive. From Ellen Ioanes: trib.al/enWzA48
Where Trump’s Imperialism Could Strike Next - The American Prospect
Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Iran … all are at risk from an unchecked president.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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One week in, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is already delivering on affordability — cracking down on junk fees and expanding free, universal child care. From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/HhhWnSH
Mamdani’s First Week - The American Prospect
The mayor has already secured one of his top campaign promises, among other wins on behalf of New Yorkers.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Sinners is still the hit that Hollywood doesn’t want. From aadowd.bsky.social: trib.al/D67A9xw
The Hit Hollywood Didn’t Want - The American Prospect
Ryan Coogler’s bloodsucker blockbuster is all about Black creative freedom. No wonder the industry saw it as a threat.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Americans are turning against ICE after an agent murdered Renee Good on video. It’s time for Democrats to “demand ICE’s removal from our cities and fields.” From Harold Meyerson: trib.al/JMDumTY
Reining In Trump’s Goons - The American Prospect
With the apparent murder of Renee Good, our thugocracy has outed itself for all to see. We cannot let them escape the consequences.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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After an ICE agent murdered Renee Good, Kristi Noem labelled her a “domestic terrorist,” while the FBI seized evidence and refused to cooperate. @ryanlcooper.com writes “a cover-up conspiracy is in the works at the highest level.” trib.al/JyjkjG3
There Must Be Justice for Renee Good - The American Prospect
Minneapolis and Minnesota authorities can’t let the Trump regime suppress the truth. They can and should do their own investigation into the killing.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Sinners is still the hit Hollywood doesn't want. Reread A.A. Dowd's following the Golden Globe awards:
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The Hit Hollywood Didn’t Want - The American Prospect
Ryan Coogler’s bloodsucker blockbuster is all about Black creative freedom. No wonder the industry saw it as a threat.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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With several video angles of the incident and despite the FBI commandeering evidence, local authorities must do everything in their power to bring Renee Good’s killer to trial. From Ryan Cooper:
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There Must Be Justice for Renee Good - The American Prospect
Minneapolis and Minnesota authorities can’t let the Trump regime suppress the truth. They can and should do their own investigation into the killing.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Amid the chaotic start to 2026 nationwide, Zohran Mamdani has already delivered on campaign promises — from removing junk fees to introducing free childcare — in his first week in office. @ddayen.bsky.social reports:
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Mamdani’s First Week - The American Prospect
The mayor has already secured one of his top campaign promises, among other wins on behalf of New Yorkers.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Trump’s thugocracy has put itself on full display after the murder of Renee Good, and the recordings of the event may drive Democrats to demand change and voters to turn out to protest. From Harold Meyerson:
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Reining In Trump’s Goons - The American Prospect
With the apparent murder of Renee Good, our thugocracy has outed itself for all to see. We cannot let them escape the consequences.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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With several video angles of the incident and despite the FBI commandeering evidence, local authorities must do everything in their power to bring Renee Good’s killer to trial. From Ryan Cooper:
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There Must Be Justice for Renee Good - The American Prospect
Minneapolis and Minnesota authorities can’t let the Trump regime suppress the truth. They can and should do their own investigation into the killing.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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"If the first year of Trump’s second term has proved anything, it is that America’s system of immigration enforcement is utterly beyond saving, with a deeply entrenched culture of lawless brutality." prospect.org/2026/01/12/i...
There Must Be Justice for Renee Good - The American Prospect
Minneapolis and Minnesota authorities can’t let the Trump regime suppress the truth. They can and should do their own investigation into the killing.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Kristi Noem froze billions in disaster preparation funds just as catastrophic flooding hit California & the Pacific Northwest. The move “directly contradicts the law.” From Kenny Stancil with @revolvingdoor.bsky.social: trib.al/A38GEhK
The Trump Regime Is Making Disasters Worse - The American Prospect
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sat atop millions of dollars in flood prevention grants while the West Coast was being inundated. Now she’s slashing FEMA disaster response staff.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Several Senate Republicans broke with Trump to back a war powers resolution on Venezuela. It “signals that Trump’s high-water mark is long-past.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/aLceKWX
Republicans Reject Trump on Numerous Congressional Votes - The American Prospect
In the House and Senate, the Trump position was snubbed. The impact isn’t definitive, but the trend is unmistakable.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM