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James E. Clyburn

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U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina's 6th Congressional District.

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And instead of letting voters decide who should be in power, Trump and his allies want to decide for you.

27.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Now, Trump allies are pushing the President to revive and expand those same claims to justify declaring a β€œnational emergency,” which could allow federal control over voting in the midterm elections.

Why? Because Donald Trump and his party’s policies are deeply unpopular with the American people.

27.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.

Every American should be alarmed by this.

Courts across the country overwhelmingly rejected claims that the 2020 election was affected by voter fraud, hacked machines, or illegal ballots.

27.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Investigation reveals DOJ withheld Epstein files mentioning Trump A new NPR investigation reveals the Department of Justice withheld portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that contain allegations involving President Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee…

The Department of Justice is illegally withholding Epstein files involving Trump.

Trump’s spokesperson says β€œHe’s been totally exonerated.”

If that’s true, then why hide these files from the public?

26.02.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0
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'People like us are scrambling' | SC businesses face uncertainty as changes to federal tariff policy shake out After the Supreme Court struck down a previous tariff, a new order created another, leaving South Carolina businesses bracing for cost and supply uncertainty.

Trump’s tariffs are causing chaos to South Carolina businesses, and forcing them to raise prices on their customers.

It’s harder for South Carolinians to succeed when Trump’s tariffs are constantly unleashing uncertainty on their small businesses.

26.02.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You paid for tariffs β€” but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds | CNN Business The government is on the hook to refund $134 billion – and counting – worth of tariff revenue collected from President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs, which were rendered illegal by the Supreme…

Trump’s tariffs cost families $1700 last year. Most of those tariffs have been declared illegal. Trump's going to refund Americans their money, right?

Wrong. If there are refunds, it’ll be to companies that raised your prices due to tariffs. Americans won’t receive a dime.

25.02.2026 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

Surprise, surprise.

The Department of Justice is withholding Epstein files that include allegations involving Trump, even though the law requires they be released.

They are violating the law and shielding the President.

25.02.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump continues to lie about his tariffs.

They are being paid almost entirely by American people and companies, not other countries.

25.02.2026 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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60% disapprove of Trump ahead of State of the Union, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds But Democrats have made little headway in persuading Americans that they have better ideas or policies to offer.

57% of Americans disapprove of Trump on the economy. 64% on tariffs. 65% on inflation.

Trump's focused on slapping his name on buildings and getting the U.S. involved in other countries, not trying to make life more affordable for everyday people.

24.02.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Much of the $175B collected by Trump’s illegal tariffs was paid by Americans to companies in the form of higher prices.

Corporations may get refunded, but Americans likely won’t.

That's right: Trump’s illegal tariffs stole your money, and he's not giving it back.

24.02.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
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Student loan delinquency rate jumps to nearly 25% in Trump's second term, analysis finds Around 7.9 million student loan borrowers entered delinquency in the first three quarters of 2025 alone, according to a new report by The Century Foundation.

Trump eliminated policies that made it easier for student loan borrowers to repay their loans.

As a result, 9M people are now in default. That’s 25% of all borrowers.

While Trump passed massive tax breaks for the wealthy, everyday Americans just trying to make a living are being saddled with debt.

23.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Our country owes so much to John Lewis. And I know if he were still here today, he would be continuing the β€œgood trouble” he spent his entire life getting into.

John, I miss you every day.

21.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy birthday to my dear friend, the great John Lewis.

John and I first met during a meeting of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee on the campus of Morehouse College in 1960, and we were fast friends from that day on.

21.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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VA Won’t Enforce New Rule on Disability Ratings, Secretary Says. Congress Members Want It Rescinded Members of Congress pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs to officially rescind a controversial new rule on the assessment of disability ratings after VA Secretary Doug Collins pledged that the…

After backlash, planned changes to the VA's disability ratings won't be enforced, according to the VA secretary, who previously called criticisms of the change "fake news!"

This rule should never have been introduced and it should be completely rescinded.

20.02.2026 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Trump announces new 10% global tariff after raging over Supreme Court loss President Donald Trump spoke hours after the Supreme Court ruled against his global tariffs that he imposed without Congress.

Hours after the Supreme Court struck down many of his tariffs, Trump says he is going to impose new tariffs under a different law.

Trump wants to continue raising prices on the American people just to fuel this fixation he has on tariffs. So bizarre.

20.02.2026 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Today we have confirmation from the Supreme Court that they are also illegal. I welcome the Supreme Court’s decision and hope the administration will now focus on policies that genuinely strengthen the economy and support the American people.

20.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone with sense knew these tariffs were foolish from the start.

They have raised costs for American families by thousands of dollars a year and have eliminated jobs rather than created them.

20.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

All their talk is a big lie. This move boosts business for fossil fuel companies while making Americans sicker and communities less safe.

20.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump EPA to weaken rule limiting harmful mercury, air toxics from coal plants The Trump administration announced on Friday it will roll back air regulations for power plants limiting mercury and hazardous air toxics at an event in Kentucky, a move it says will boost baseload en...

I find it interesting that the Trump administration talks a lot about making America β€œhealthy” and β€œbeautiful” again.

But today, they plan to weaken rules on coal power plants, allowing them to release more harmful pollution, including mercury.

20.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Americans believe Epstein files show the powerful get a pass, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds While Americans generally have low expectations that elites will be held accountable, they're somewhat split along partisan lines on how much longer the nation should dwell on the Epstein affair.

Nearly 70% of Americans think the Epstein files show β€œpowerful people in the U.S. are rarely held accountable” for their actions.

Why is Trump working so hard to ensure Americans don’t know the truth of what Epstein and his clients were up to?

20.02.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3

He’s more concerned with boosting his own ego than helping a project that would serve 800,000 people.

20.02.2026 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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N.Y.-N.J. tunnel construction to resume after Trump releases funding The Hudson Tunnel Project aims to build a new commuter rail tunnel connecting Manhattan and New Jersey.

This whole fiascoβ€”a court ordering the release of funds for the Hudson Tunnel Project after Trump blocked them over demandsΒ NYC’s Penn Station and Dulles Airport be named after himβ€”shows exactly what kind of person he is.

20.02.2026 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

This means veterans who rely on medication to manage their conditions could receive
lower disability ratings and less compensation.

Everything already costs so much. And now the Trump administration could strip veterans of the benefits they deserve.

19.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The VA just changed how veteran disability ratings are evaluated.

Instead of rating a condition based on the actual service-connected impairment, the VA will now consider how the condition appears after medication.

19.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Gathers the Most Air Power in the Mideast Since the 2003 Iraq Invasion President Trump is being briefed on military options for striking Iran, even as aides hold talks with its regime.

As Americans live paycheck to paycheck, Trump is preparing the U.S. for a costly potential war with Iran.

We had a deal limiting Iran’s nuclear program. Trump tore it up in 2018 and is now threatening military action without Congressional approval.

19.02.2026 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

This is Donald Trump’s administration in a nutshell: foolishly pursue policies that raise prices on everyday Americans and then try to punish anyone who dares to point out the policies aren’t working.

19.02.2026 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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As the sun sets tonight, I'm wishing a blessed Ramadan to all who observe.

May this sacred month be a time of reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth. Ramadan Mubarak.

18.02.2026 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe that President Donald Trump has β€œgone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into U.S. cities.

62% of Americans say Trump has β€œgone too far” in sending militarized ICE agents into communities

Just 32% view ICE favorably.

It’s time for Trump to agree to real reforms that end ICE’s lawless conduct and restore accountability.

17.02.2026 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5
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NY Fed report says Americans pay for almost all of Trump's tariffs Americans are shouldering almost all of President Donald Trump’s import tax surge, a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Thursday.

The American people are paying a price for Trump’s tariffs.

A report from the New York Fed finds that 90% of the cost of Trump’s tariffs is being paid by U.S. businesses and consumersβ€”not foreign countries.

Prices are already too high, and Trump’s tariffs are making them worse.

17.02.2026 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My Democratic colleagues and I will not support ICE and CBP funding without real progress on the reforms Americans demand.

14.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0