Trump Administration may have violated civil service laws by converting DOGE employees to permanent federal workers “Although Elon Musk has departed, his influence remains, as DOGE and its employees attempt to become a permanent part of the federal government.” Text...
“Although Elon Musk has departed, his influence remains, as DOGE and its employees attempt to become a permanent part of the federal government.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senator Richard Blumenthal...
Deal could lead to higher prices while more than half of parents “plan to sacrifice necessities, such as groceries,” because of rising prices for back-to-school shopping, including sneakers “The combination of Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker would decrease competition...
“[W]e have concerns that President Trump’s interests in Trump Mobile could lead him, his business partners, or his appointees in his administration to improperly interfere with regulators at the expense of consumers and competitors.” “Trump Mobile offers yet another avenue...
Warren, Sanders, Schumer, Lawmakers Press Private Student Loan Lenders on Plans for Borrowers After Republicans Slash Access to Federal Loans Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” paves the way for private lenders to reap massive profits by exploiting borrowers Text of Letters...
“I am concerned that…you will greenlight Trump Administration policies that will endanger public health, strip Americans of their abortion rights, and cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elizabeth...
Consumers face higher electricity prices than when Biden left office, despite Trump’s campaign promise to cut energy and electricity prices in half. Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), joined by Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.),...
This comes the day after two top antitrust officials were ousted. “At a time when concerns continue to emerge regarding apparent pay-to-play schemes at other Trump administration agencies, the public deserves a rigorous application of the law.” “If this or...
Skydance reportedly set up secret side deal with Trump worth tens of millions more dollars, with potential Skydance/Paramount merger pending Trump admin approval “These reports raise fresh questions about corruption in the Trump Administration and President Trump’s willingness to accept...
Senate Democrats Call on SSA Commissioner Bisignano to Retract False Claims About Social Security Taxes That Could Confuse, Hurt Seniors “Rather than focusing on improving customer service, you are using your position as Commissioner to stroke Donald Trump’s ego and...
ED will increase the student loan balances of eight million Americans by $300/month on average. Senators: “You should immediately reverse this policy so that millions of borrowers are not forced to pay billions of dollars in unnecessary interest charges.” Text...
The lawmakers blasted the administration for its abrupt notice and illegal freeze of the funds, which has sent school districts and programs nationwide scrambling. “We are shocked by the continued lack of respect for states and local schools evidenced by...