We need federal leadership that builds stability, not chaos. That's why my housing plan is critical to expand housing supply, protect middle-class families, and support the organizations doing this work on the ground.
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‘Intentional Chaos’: Judge Chastises HUD in Dispute Over Homelessness Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development temporarily rescinded its earlier blueprint for how to qualify for funding for homeless programs.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We need federal leadership that builds stability, not chaos. That's why my housing plan is critical to expand housing supply, protect middle-class families, and support the organizations doing this work on the ground.
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Tell me you’re worried you wrecked the economy with crippling tariffs that cost Americans a ton of money without telling me you’re worried you wrecked the economy with crippling tariffs that cost Americans a ton of money.
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Trump says he's fixing affordability problems. He's testing out that message at a rally
President Donald Trump is road-testing his claims he's fixing Americans' affordability woes at a nighttime rally in Pennsylvania.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tell me you’re worried you wrecked the economy with crippling tariffs that cost Americans a ton of money without telling me you’re worried you wrecked the economy with crippling tariffs that cost Americans a ton of money.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Social Security is cutting field office visits in half in 2026. I've seen what that means for us: longer phone hold times, more bureaucratic runaround, and more retirees and people with disabilities exposed to predatory scammers who offer to fix problems — for a huge fee.
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The Social Security Administration plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it means for you
At least 7,000 SSA workers have been laid off this year as the Trump administration has proposed a number of plans to streamline services at the SSA.
federalnewsnetwork.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Social Security is cutting field office visits in half in 2026. I've seen what that means for us: longer phone hold times, more bureaucratic runaround, and more retirees and people with disabilities exposed to predatory scammers who offer to fix problems — for a huge fee.
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Alarming news, especially for this Ice Coast skier, but also it makes me proud to see Salem State leading the way on helping us better understand our warming climate. The challenges we face are immense, but the answers the world needs are going to come from our region.
Snowy winters are fading: New England is among the fastest-warming regions in the world, study says - The Boston Globe
A new study finds that New England is among the fastest-warming places on the planet, and the pace of warming and snow loss is picking up.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Alarming news, especially for this Ice Coast skier, but also it makes me proud to see Salem State leading the way on helping us better understand our warming climate. The challenges we face are immense, but the answers the world needs are going to come from our region.
I want to challenge you to expect more from our leaders than finger pointing & cable tv hits-- your rep should listen and then put ideas forward to make life better. Here's a start--a 35 point plan to build more houses in MA and to make them more affordable for working families. buff.ly/Hu3VRXF
Building a Housing Future for Massachusetts
I spent the first 30 days of this campaign visiting the 39 communities in our Congressional district and listening to your ideas. Here's where I want to start my work as your rep.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I want to challenge you to expect more from our leaders than finger pointing & cable tv hits-- your rep should listen and then put ideas forward to make life better. Here's a start--a 35 point plan to build more houses in MA and to make them more affordable for working families. buff.ly/Hu3VRXF
If these lawmakers actually cared about the cost of cars they’d oppose Trump’s tariffs. This is about protecting shareholders and corporate profitability.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
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Exclusive | Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
If these lawmakers actually cared about the cost of cars they’d oppose Trump’s tariffs. This is about protecting shareholders and corporate profitability.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
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Secretary Hegseth has made our country weaker, not stronger.
Scouting taught me how to preserve through challenges, work with others, and give back to my community, as it has for countless young people. Stunts like this make that opportunity less accessible.
Scouting taught me how to preserve through challenges, work with others, and give back to my community, as it has for countless young people. Stunts like this make that opportunity less accessible.
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Secretary Hegseth has made our country weaker, not stronger.
Scouting taught me how to preserve through challenges, work with others, and give back to my community, as it has for countless young people. Stunts like this make that opportunity less accessible.
Scouting taught me how to preserve through challenges, work with others, and give back to my community, as it has for countless young people. Stunts like this make that opportunity less accessible.
The Coast Guard keeps our recreational boaters safe, protects our fishermen, and stands watch over our homeland. Few regions rely on them more than ours. Trump’s brand of hate doesn’t just inspire extremists — it distracts the military from its mission. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Coast Guard keeps our recreational boaters safe, protects our fishermen, and stands watch over our homeland. Few regions rely on them more than ours. Trump’s brand of hate doesn’t just inspire extremists — it distracts the military from its mission. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The president has time to hang out in the booth for
#nflonfox during the longest government shutdown in history? Shows his priorities. Time to put people focused on service instead of self service in office.
#nflonfox during the longest government shutdown in history? Shows his priorities. Time to put people focused on service instead of self service in office.
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The president has time to hang out in the booth for
#nflonfox during the longest government shutdown in history? Shows his priorities. Time to put people focused on service instead of self service in office.
#nflonfox during the longest government shutdown in history? Shows his priorities. Time to put people focused on service instead of self service in office.
I think too many people, both current electeds and people running for office, conflate the idea of going on cable news or social media and shaking their fists with genuine problem solving. To win back Congress we have to go back to the root causes that brought us Trump.
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I think too many people, both current electeds and people running for office, conflate the idea of going on cable news or social media and shaking their fists with genuine problem solving. To win back Congress we have to go back to the root causes that brought us Trump.
I'm running for Congress.
For more than a decade, I've worked behind the scenes helping people when government wasn't working for them. I've spent my life in public service, not politics. And that's the spirit I'm bringing to this campaign.
For more than a decade, I've worked behind the scenes helping people when government wasn't working for them. I've spent my life in public service, not politics. And that's the spirit I'm bringing to this campaign.
Rick Jakious for Congress
The online campaign headquarters for Rick Jakious, who is campaigning to serve and represent the people of the North Shore of Massachusetts in the United States Congress.
rickjakious.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I'm running for Congress.
For more than a decade, I've worked behind the scenes helping people when government wasn't working for them. I've spent my life in public service, not politics. And that's the spirit I'm bringing to this campaign.
For more than a decade, I've worked behind the scenes helping people when government wasn't working for them. I've spent my life in public service, not politics. And that's the spirit I'm bringing to this campaign.