Voices, The Peoples News
March 8, 2025
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of
our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
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# Indigenous
Tribes, Native American students file lawsuit over Bureau of Indian Education firings
https://apnews.com/article/trump-native-american-bureau-of-indian-education-df54c469494e3a2f48321ab76f5b6930
# Border / Immigration / Migrants / Gangs / Drugs
Mexican Communities in US Rise in Protest Against Trump’s Deportation Threats. You won’t have seen them on the news, but widespread demonstrations are taking place in barrios on the urban
https://truthout.org/articles/mexican-communities-in-us-rise-in-protest-against-trumps-deportation-threats/
Private prison companies set to make billions reopening jails for ICE. “There’s a private interest behind the detention and the incarceration of our community,” said an activist protesting the facilities.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/03/private-prison-mass-deportation-trump-billions-geogroup-corecivic-ice/
# Chemicals / Herbicides / Pesticides / Bugs
Trump’s EPA Moves to Block State Pesticide Labels That Warn of Cancer Risks. The plan may conflict with the new HHS head, RFK Jr., who helped sue Monsanto over lack of sufficient health warnings.
https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-epa-moves-to-block-state-pesticide-labels-that-warn-of-cancer-risks/
# DEI [Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion]
Georgetown Law Just Showed Exactly How to Fight Trump’s Lawless Anti-DEI Crusade. Dean William Treanor said Acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin’s threat to blacklist students if the school didn’t stop teaching DEI was a clear First Amendment violation.
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/politics/federal-fallout/georgetown-law-school-wont-bow-to-dei-threat-from-dcs-acting-federal-prosecutor-ed-martin-donald-trump-william-treanor/65-22ac5a1d-43a8-492b-92db-1f8c6f70f76c
# DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency]
‘Unlike anything we’ve ever seen before’: Watchdog group tells judge DOGE is ‘black box’ of secrets as agency claims its exempt from FOIA requests
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/unlike-anything-weve-ever-seen-before-watchdog-group-tells-judge-doge-is-black-box-of-secrets-as-agency-claims-its-exempt-from-foia-requests/
At the General Services Administration’s towering federal office building in downtown Washington, DOGE workers have set up four separate rooms on the 6th floor for sleeping, complete with beds from IKEA, lamps and dressers, according to two career GSA employees.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/06/doge-federal-office-bedrooms-00216863
DOGE Has Deployed Its GSAi Custom Chatbot for 1,500 Federal Workers. Elon Musk’s DOGE team is automating tasks as it continues its purge of the federal workforce.
https://aitopics.org/doc/news:8E368F86
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banks / Taxes
Top Republicans Finally Snap as Trump Flips on Tariffs—Again. Donald Trump has flip-flopped on tariffs for Mexico and Canada three times in as many days.
https://newrepublic.com/post/192460/donald-trump-flips-tariffs-tillis-kennedy-paul
IRS Chief Vows Revenge After Being Ousted by Elon Musk’s DOGE. “I’m just trying to do my goddamn job. They have no idea who they picked a f—king fight with.”
https://newrepublic.com/post/192478/irs-chief-revenge-fired-doge
# Education / Schools
Thousands of public school workers impacted by cyberattack on retirement plan administrator
https://therecord.media/thousands-of-public-school-workers-impacted-data-breach
# Employment / Labor / Unions
Trump Violated Federal Law in Removing Labor Board Chair, Judge Finds
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-labor-board-wilcox-dismissal-illegal-judge/
Trump Breaks TSA Union Agreement—Brace Yourselves for Airport Chaos. Flying in America is about to get a whole lot worse thanks to this infringement on workers’ rights.
https://newrepublic.com/post/192481/trump-breaks-tsa-union-agreement-airport-chaos
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil
Half of Global Carbon Emissions Come From Just 36 Fossil Fuel Companies, Study Says. According to the latest update to the Carbon Majors database, produced by InfluenceMap, just 36 companies are linked to more than half of global carbon emissions.
https://www.ecowatch.com/global-carbon-emissions-companies-responsible.html
# Environment / Climate / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM
Trump Signs Executive Order Handing U.S. Public Forests Over to Private Logging Industry. A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump over the weekend could have a disastrous effect on endangered species, climate change and local economies, warned conservation groups.
https://www.nrdc.org/media/executive-orders-direct-massive-expansion-logging-public-lands
Did Trump really order 280 million acres of national forest to be cut down? The president wants to bypass environmental rules to increase domestic timber production. Here’s what that means for America’s public lands.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/did-trump-really-order-280-million-acres-of-national-forest-to-be-cut-down-223112112.html
# Food General News
Trump said he’s considering 250% tariffs on Canadian dairy. “We may do it as early as today or we may wait until Monday or Tuesday,” Trump said.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-07/trump-says-he-may-hit-canada-with-dairy-lumber-tariffs-shortly
# General News
‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities.’
The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.
https://www.wired.com/story/startup-nations-donald-trump-legislation/
# Gov / Politics
Donald Trump eyes limitless power with teased implementation of the Insurrection Act. It comes after he declared a state of emergency at the southern border.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/donald-trump-eyes-limitless-power-with-teased-implementation-of-the-insurrection-act/
The Insurrection Act: A Presidential Power That Threatens Democracy. It is legally possible under the Insurrection Act, outdated law in urgent need of reform to prevent abuses of power and adapt to modern times.
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/insurrection-act-presidential-power-threatens-democracy
Trump Abruptly Changes Tune on Russia Sanctions in Bizarre Switch. Donald Trump is giving us whiplash with his Russia stance.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-abruptly-flips-russia-sanctions-174845306.html
Rep. Al Green Shares Why He Disrupted Trump’s Address to Congress, “You have no mandate” to cut vital government programs.
https://truthout.org/video/rep-al-green-shares-why-he-disrupted-trumps-address-to-congress/
The Impending Government Shutdown. Will the Democrats have the savvy and unity to outplay Trump? A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to approve new spending for federal agencies. The current spending law, which former President Joe Biden signed in December, expires on March 14.
https://time.com/7265457/government-shutdown-republicans-congress-2/
Marco Rubio Finally Loses It at Elon Musk in Trump Cabinet Meeting. The two advisers got into a heated argument over DOGE-backed firings.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/elon-musk-vs-marco-rubio-a-bitter-feud-erupts-in-donald-trumps-cabinet-and-the-winner-is-/articleshow/118799136.cms?from=mdr
The Memo: Musk-Rubio clash heightens scrutiny on Trump’s approach
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5183658-cabinet-meeting-elon-musk-marcos-rubio/
Truth Be Told: Elon Musk’s influential and unusual government role. Despite never receiving a single vote or being confirmed, Musk is working to radically reshape the federal government – without any oversight or Congressional approval!
https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/truth-be-told/truth-be-told-elon-musks-influential-and-unusual-government-role
Trump Cuts Elon’s Power as Disaster Deepens, He’s putting his foot down. Trump made it clear that government agency heads are in charge of personnel decisions in their departments, rather than Elon Musk, during an in-person Cabinet meeting on Thursday, which was attended by both.
https://futurism.com/trump-cuts-elons-power
Trump dreams of a Maga empire – but he’s more likely to leave us a nuclear hellscape. The US president’s new imperialism could make real the apocalyptic world depicted by cold war filmmakers
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/07/donald-trump-maga-empire-nuclear-president-rearm
Florida election lawsuit exposes loophole in federal voter registration law. Lack of voter verification: A Republican congressional candidate is suing Florida election officials over “clone” voters found on voter rolls and questionable mail-in ballot requests.
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/florida-election-lawsuit-exposes-loophole-federal-voter-registration-law
Trump yanks security clearances of lawyers at firm that probed any Trump-Russia ties
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/06/trump-perkins-coie-security-clearances
Mike Johnson Says He’s Looking at ‘Real Consequences’ For Disruptive Democrats — Beyond Censure
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/mike-johnson-says-hes-looking-at-real-consequences-for-disruptive-democrats-beyond-censure/
“Elon Is The Biggest Welfare Queen On The Planet”: The Internet Is Fed Up With Elon Musk’s Hypocrisy. How the Billionaire CEO Relies on Government Handouts While Criticizing Welfare
https://vocal.media/history/elon-is-the-biggest-welfare-queen-on-the-planet-the-internet-is-fed-up-with-elon-musk-s-hypocrisy
Congressional negotiators release spending bill to avoid government shutdown. The bill largely maintains current spending levels
https://apnews.com/article/government-spending-shutdown-house-senate-426823710920756447076d15077c33d7
# Gov / Politics / Global
US charges Chinese nationals in cyberattacks. U.S. law enforcement agencies announced dozens of criminal charges against a web of hackers employed by the Chinese government and private companies in China — accusing them of being involved in more than a decade of cyberattacks including the most recent breach of the U.S. Treasury.
https://therecord.media/doj-charges-chinese-nationals-isoon-cyberattacks-treasury
# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC]
‘Earth-shaking, country-shaking proposition’: Judge scoffs at Trump administration’s claim on president’s ability to override Congress on foreign spending
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/earth-shaking-country-shaking-proposition-judge-scoffs-at-trump-administrations-claim-on-presidents-ability-to-override-congress-on-foreign-spending/
A little agency is standing up to Musk with a tell-all lawsuit. How DOGE is taking over
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/03/united-states-african-development-foudation-doge-lawsuit/
# LGBTQ / Gender
Trans Woman Transferred to Men’s Prisons Despite Rulings Against Trump’s Order. Incarcerated trans women report mistreatment and legal violations as they’re transferred to men’s prisons. The transgender community is widely terrified by the move on behalf of the Trump administration’s despite being blocked by several courts
https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/trans-women-moved-mens-jail-1018454
Texas Bill Proposes Felony Charges for ‘Gender Identity Fraud’: Texas Representative Tom Oliverson has introduced House Bill 3817, aiming to establish “gender identity fraud” as a state jail felony. The proposed legislation would criminalize individuals who identify their biological sex as the opposite of that assigned at birth
https://www.transvitae.com/texas-bill-proposes-felony-charges-for-gender-identity-fraud/
New Texas Bill Outright Criminalizes Being Trans As Felony Fraud. The bill represents a new front in attacks on trans people, and connects with other attempts to label being trans as “fraud.”
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-texas-bill-outright-criminalizes
# Medicare / Medicaid
Will there be Medicaid cuts? Analysts say Republicans cannot reach their budget goals without cutting Medicaid, even as President Donald Trump has said he will leave the program alone.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/will-medicaid-cut/
How Medicaid Cuts Could Leave Millions Without Health Care in the U.S: With Medicaid being threatened by the current administration, it is imperative to recognize its importance in the fight for health equity.
https://www.pih.org/article/medicaid-cuts-millions-without-healthcare
Prenatal PFAS exposure may be linked to an increased risk of some childhood cancers
https://www.ehn.org/pfas-childhood-cancer-2671283323.html
# Military / DOD / General News
Hegseth orders stand down, Ransomware by snail mail, Mark Cuban’s lifeline
https://cisoseries.com/cyber-security-headlines-week-in-review-hegseth-orders-stand-down-ciso-liability-worries-mark-cubans-lifeline/
Pentagon denies reports Hegseth ordered halt in cyber operations against Russia
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5177630-pentagon-denies-reports-hegseth-ordered-halt-in-cyber-operations-against-russia/
# Nuclear
How The Military Wants AI To Help Control America’s Nuclear Arsenal. Science fiction has warned us about melding AI and nuclear command and control, but Pentagon leadership sees it as a critical tool for future deterrence.
https://www.twz.com/nuclear/this-is-how-the-military-wants-ai-to-help-control-americas-nuclear-arsenal
Trump reportedly sent letter to Iranian leader about discussing possible nuclear deal
https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-trump-letter-khamenei-f78aeb869d146978b6d377184e236ef9
# Science / Science Engineers
Scientists fight back against funding cuts and policy threats. Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00661-8
This Goopy Seaweed Slurry Could Make Its Way Into Everything You Eat and Wear. A startup called Marine Biologics is breaking down seaweed into its base components so they can be used for a range of consumer applications, from foodstuffs to cosmetics to bioplastics
https://www.wired.com/story/marine-biologics-seaweed-supercrude/
# Social / Social Programs
The Grim Reality of President Donald Trump’s Social Security Plan
https://www.fool.com/retirement/2025/03/08/grim-reality-of-donald-trump-social-security-plan/
DOGE’s cuts to HUD will only make the housing crisis worse. But resistance is building.
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/04/nx-s1-5314948/advocates-warn-that-cuts-to-hud-will-worsen-the-housing-crisis
Trump administration throws hundreds of affordable housing projects into limbo after contract cuts
https://www.thederrick.com/ap/business/trump-administration-throws-hundreds-of-affordable-housing-projects-into-limbo-after-contract-cuts/article_5b3924c1-3cac-51db-b59f-b2a50157e7a9.html
Trump Administration reverses course on Social Security policies
https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-update-maine-enumeration-birth-2041318
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