President Donald Trump warned Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle its war there soon. This reckless escalation risks plunging us deeper into a devastating conflict that endangers global stability and human lives.
Workers demolished the historic East Wing of the White House to make way for a $300 million privately-funded ballroom project initiated by President Trump. This destruction of a piece of American history represents a dangerous disregard for preservation and transparency that undermines our nation's democratic institutions.
Governor Mike Braun called a special session to redraw Indiana's congressional maps under pressure from national Republicans seeking to consolidate power. This blatant power grab threatens democratic representation and undermines the principle of fair elections that Hoosiers deserve.
White House budget director Russell Vought announced plans to eliminate over 10,000 federal jobs during the government shutdown, targeting agencies from environmental programs to consumer protection. This shameless assault on our government institutions and dedicated public servants represents a dangerous politicization of governance that threatens both democracy and the livelihoods of thousands of American families.
A defense industry startup group with financial ties to Donald Trump Jr. is pitching the Pentagon on a fleet of unmanned aircraft carriers armed with autonomous killer drones, missiles, and torpedoes. This brazen attempt to profit from presidential family connections while peddling futuristic weapons of war represents a dangerous erosion of ethical boundaries in our defense procurement system.
The American Federation of Government Employees demands Congress end the shutdown by passing a clean funding resolution to restore pay for 900,000 furloughed workers. It is a moral outrage that public servants are forced to food banks while politicians play games with their livelihoods.
