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Currently, parents can get a tax credit of up to $2,100 for child care expenses. The House Republican plan floats the elimination of that break. The cut is estimated to save $55 billion over a decade.  Vance, in particular, had  promised economic policies  that would lessen the load on parents. “It is the task of our government to make it easier for young moms and dads to afford to have kids,” he said last week. (He campaigned on a proposal to more than double the child tax credit.)  Another proposal in the list of options takes aim squarely at parents raising children on their own. The provision would eliminate the “head of household” filing status to collect almost $200 billion more in taxes over a decade from single parents and other adults caring for dependents on their own. Article continues at link

 The article from Yahoo News with the URL you provided does indeed mention that President Trump has asked his staffers to stop partying and drinking at work. According to the article: - **Directive from Trump**: President Trump has taken steps to rein in what he perceives as excessive socializing among his aides and members of Congress. The article suggests that Trump has instructed his staff not to engage in drinking with lawmakers in Washington, aiming to control the narrative around his administration and to maintain a focus on work rather than social activities. - **Context**: This directive appears in the context of Trump's broader efforts to manage his administration's image and efficiency, particularly in his third term. The move is seen as an attempt to crack down on a culture that might have been prevalent during his previous terms or perceived to be so. - **Reactions**: The reaction to this policy, as reflected in social media posts, shows a divide. Some users applaud...

Now, we are fighting over memos. Lazy, sloppy, work. Sneaky, unprofessional, ragged, work cheapens the office.  The situation regarding the rescission of a memo versus a federal funding freeze has been quite dynamic and has caused significant confusion. In summary, while the memo that formally instructed the freeze has been rescinded, the underlying policy intent through executive orders might still be in place, leading to a complex situation where the exact impact on federal spending remains somewhat ambiguous. - **Initial Action**: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Trump administration issued a memo ordering a temporary pause on all federal grants, loans, and financial assistance. This was intended to align federal spending with President Trump's policy priorities but led to widespread confusion as it affected a broad swath of federal programs, including school meals, cancer trials, and housing assistance for veterans.[](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/29/...

 @ChrisCoons on X and instagram lays out what is happening with US government regarding #project2025. This is what the unveiling of it looks like: governors of states saying they are locked out of Medicaid computer systems, not being able to pay providers. Trump is losing confirmation votes, women are on the web crying about snap benefits. And these videos are often taken down or slow to upload. And, I’m now #censored on X @curvymodelwin. I can only repost happy stuff, no comments no truth telling. I’m writing the same descriptions over and over.🤦🏽‍♀️.              We need to do more than march. We need to do more than disrupt. We need to think. How do we keep dangerous people from harming the least of us? 

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Representative Andy Ogles proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment, which would allow former President Donald Trump to serve a third term. Here's a summary of key points from the release: - **Title**: *Rep. Ogles Proposes Amending 22nd Amendment to Allow Trump to Serve Third Term* - **Date**: The press release is from November 7, 2023. - **Content**: Rep. Ogles, alongside other Republican representatives, introduced a resolution (H.J.Res.114) to amend the 22nd Amendment. This amendment would specifically allow Donald J. Trump to run for and serve a third term as President, citing his exceptional circumstances and contributions during his tenure. **Context of the 22nd Amendment:** - The 22nd Amendment was ratified in 1951 and limits any person from being elected to the office of the President more than twice, or once if they have already served more than two years of a term to which another person was originally elected. **Political Implications:** - This...

President Donald Trump signed executive orders on January 20, 2025, to dismantle Diversity Equity Inclusion initiatives within the federal government, promoting instead a merit-based approach to government employment and policy-making. This represents a significant shift back to policies reminiscent of his first term, with potential implications for both public and private sector DEI efforts. These actions reflect Trump's intent to undo many of the policies enacted by the Biden administration in the areas of diversity, climate change, immigration, and federal employment. Trump has signed orders to remove or rescind any diversity, equity, and inclusion policies implemented during the Biden administration. This includes reversing policies aimed at promoting diversity in federal government operations.[](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-expected-sign-50-executive-orders-monday-rcna188337)[](https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/19/politics/trump-executive-orders-lawmakers-day...