“President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it’s “not possible” for the federal government to fund Medicare, Medicaid and child care costs, arguing that it should be up to the states to “take care” of those programs while the federal government focuses on military spending.
The president’s remarks were delivered to attendees at a private Easter luncheon at the White House”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-says-not-possible-u-150440299.html
‘Complete corruption’: Disturbing questions grow around Hegseth broker’s attempted pre-war trades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_04JWLyNkB8
Studies don’t add up to supporting that inequality matters outside of the inequality itself. Instead of focusing on inequality, it’s better to focus on helping everyone live a better life than on inequality per se.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziVSakxDaPk
The US is paying out 1.2 million dollars in a case it won. This is corruption by the Trump administration–subverting the rule of law for a political ally.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ALTLcHufk
Defense contractors are ripping off the taxpayer in multiple ways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYslK8KCaKo
There is a lack of planning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er43oa4GXyM
Mission creep.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E7NMEgPZ_Q
The goal of today’s moon mission is to send astronauts around the moon and have them return alive. It’s a test of life support systems. The long-term plan is to build a moon base where we can mine moon materials, advance science, and test things for Mars missions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdYF4NpO3h0
There are some pipelines that go around the Strait of Hormuz, but they, and the ports they lead to, can’t handle the same load as the Strait. New projects to go around the Strait have been discussed, but are very expensive, while the Strait blockage will likely be temporary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVtq8M_15CM
Satellites make helping an ally with intelligence much more powerful. China is helping Russia against Ukraine with satellite intelligence. The two authoritarian countries are working together to invade a democracy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUOxrj_A3AA