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Want an Easy Way Cut $2T? Think Nuclear
Want an
Easy Way
to Cut $2T?
Think Nuclear
OPINION
Feb 6, 2025 2:36 PM CST

Want an Easy Way to Cut $2T? Think Nuclear

Dan Vergano calls for ending nuclear weapons modernization

(Newser) - Elon Musk has an easy task in cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget in the view of Scientific American opinion editor Dan Vergano. But rather than going after the NOAA or the Labor Department , his Department of Government Efficiency should "recommend ending one of the most misguided, wasteful...

DOGE Turns to NOAA, Another Project 2025 Target

As Trump picks a figure from 'Sharpiegate' to lead the agency

(Newser) - President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, turning to the man who was his acting NOAA chief in 2019 when Trump altered an expected hurricane impact map in what became known as the "Sharpiegate" scandal , the AP reports. After Alabama meteorologists had...

'50501' Protests Planned Across US Wednesday

'50 protests, 50 states, one day' movement is pushing back against Project 2025

(Newser) - A movement to oppose the early actions of President Trump's administration is taking off online, with plans to protest across the US on Wednesday, the AP reports. The movement has organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. Many of the...

Education Dept.'s Dismantling 'From Within' Is About to Begin

Sources say President Trump is set to sign EO to lay out path for shuttering agency

(Newser) - WWE founder Linda McMahon has yet to be confirmed as the new head of the Department of Education , but it's not yet clear what will be left of the department for her to lead. Sources say that President Trump is set to sign an executive order this month that...

Porn Actors Launch Election Ad Campaign

They're targeting Project 2025

(Newser) - Porn actors are fighting back against the Project 2025 conservative policy blueprint, which calls for pornography to be outlawed and producers imprisoned. Some 17 actors have launched a $100,000 ad campaign targeting visitors to porn websites in seven swing states, the New York Times reports. Polls show Donald Trump...

New Harris Ad Specifically Trolls Mar-a-Lago

VP's campaign is paying for spot on Project 2025 to appear on Trump's home turf in Florida

(Newser) - "Donald Trump's back, and he's out for control—complete control. And he has a plan to get it." That's the gist of the latest political ad from the Kamala Harris campaign on her opponent for the Oval Office. Trump, whom she ties to Project 2025...

At DNC, 'Hope Is Making a Comeback'
At DNC, 'Hope Is
Making a Comeback'
the rundown
Aug 21, 2024 6:26 AM CDT

At DNC, 'Hope Is Making a Comeback'

Obamas up the energy at Chicago's United Center

(Newser) - There was a hopeful, upbeat vibe at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. With Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz rallying in Milwaukee, "Democrats turned to their most charismatic leaders," per the New York Times . Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle...

Project 2025 Chief Steps Down
Project 2025 Chief Steps Down
Jul 30, 2024 6:37 PM CDT

Project 2025 Chief Steps Down

Reports of project's demise 'would be greatly welcomed,' Trump campaign says

(Newser) - The director of the Heritage Foundation's controversial Project 2025 has stepped down following strong criticism from Donald Trump's campaign. Paul Dans, one of many former Trump administration officials involved in the project, played a leading role in drafting the 920-page blueprint for a potential second Trump term. Kevin...

Biden Hears Chants of 'Don't You Quit!' at Rally

President promises the crowd in Michigan he's not going anywhere

(Newser) - It remains unclear whether President Biden can convince enough Democratic power-brokers and big donors to stay in the race. But on Friday night, at least, he had a good night. At a campaign rally in the swing state of Michigan, supporters chanted "Don't you quit!" and "...

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