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Democrats Push GOP to Break with Trump on Tax and Spending Plan
Democrats are pressing four Republican House members in contested districts to oppose President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending package. The campaign, coordinated by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), includes Reps. Don Bacon (NE), Tom Barrett (MI), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), and Mike Lawler (NY). According to CNN
Bacon, Fitzpatrick, and Lawler each represent districts that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
The new Democratic initiative includes organizing “People’s Town Halls” in these districts later this month and mobilizing community activists to contact lawmakers through online campaigns, phone calls, and emails.
The push comes amid a broader Democratic effort to defend Medicaid, which could face cuts under Trump’s economic agenda. The DNC launched a “Fight to Save Medicaid” organizing drive throughout May,
Emphasizing the impact that the Republicans’ proposed cuts could have on millions of low-income Americans. Medicaid has emerged as a central messaging tool for Democrats as they seek to counter the GOP plan on Capitol Hill.
Mamdani endorses Hochul in New York governor’s race
ShareMLN: 05/02/2026 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection bid, giving the Democratic governor a notable boost with progressive voters as she faces a primary challenge and a competitive general election later this year In an op-ed published in The Nation, Mamdani said the Democratic Party works best when it channels
Poison control calls rise as weight loss drug overdoses increase
ShareMLN: 05/02/2026 Calls to poison control centers linked to overdoses of popular weight-loss medications are rising as use of GLP-1 drugs continues to expand, with some cases involving children who accidentally ingest or inject the drugs. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Zepbound are designed to be injected, often on a weekly schedule, meaning the
Nigeria’s first lady calls Trump focus on Christians a “divine intervention”
ShareMLN: 05/02/2026 Nigeria’s first lady Oluremi Tinubu said international concern over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria is often driven by propaganda, but described President Donald Trump’s focus on protecting Christians as a divine intervention that has opened space to deepen ties with the United States and confront insecurity and terrorism. Speaking in Washington while
