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Regardless of who you voted for, you still have to handle your responsibilities. Maybe dismantling the Department of Education is a good thing, forcing us to ensure our kids get what they need. It could compel us to demand from our state that our tax money is used to give our kids exactly what they need. We don't have to wait for the government; we can do it ourselves. This is now in our hands, and it's going to be tough. If it comes down to survival, you have to take care of what you have to take care of.

There are those trying to push America backward with Project 2025, a 900-page plan to return to failed economic policies, union busting, and tax breaks for the wealthy. They aim to cut Medicare, Social Security, and student loan forgiveness, eliminate the Department of Education, and end head start. This would harm working families while giving tax breaks to billionaires and corporations. They also plan to end the Affordable Care Act, allowing insurance companies to deny coverage based on preexisting conditions. America has tried these policies before, but we will not go back.

The Trump administration ordered the Department of Education building to be vacated by 6:00 PM and closed the following day. The speaker asserts that massive cuts and layoffs are expected at the Department of Education. The speaker claims that eliminating the Department of Education is a primary goal of Project 2025, with the aim to cut education funding to the states. According to the speaker, the Trump administration and Christian nationalists want an uneducated populace to make them easier to control as slave labor for billionaires. They allegedly don't want people to have critical thinking skills because an uneducated populace is easier to control.

Entitlement spending, which makes up most of the federal budget, is a key area for potential cuts. This spending, amounting to roughly half a trillion dollars annually, acts as an incentive for illegal immigration, as it essentially pays people to come here. This influx is then leveraged to create new voters. The Democratic Party is concerned about efforts to curb illegal immigration because eliminating this financial draw would likely cause many to leave, resulting in a loss of potential voters for them.

The speaker discusses the negative consequences of the failure of Republican leadership in Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. They mention that this will have a devastating impact on city budgets and the services provided to newcomers. As a result, the city will have to make budget reductions, starting with changes to services at the DMV and Parks and Rec. These are the first steps in a plan for shared sacrifice.

There are those trying to take us backward with Project 2025, a plan to cut Medicare, repeal the $35 cap on insulin, eliminate the Department of Education, and end programs like Head Start. This is an attack on our children, families, and future. We will not go back.

Good morning, it's Monday and I have a question for those who voted for this administration. Did you vote to dismantle the Department of Education? I'm sure you wanted changes, but dismantling a department that helps our children by passing it to the states, especially states without income taxes, will hurt our children. They want to take away abortion, but they don't offer much support once a baby is born. Now, they want to take away educational support too. What is the plan here? I'm curious to know the thought process. If you believe it's a good plan, then so be it. Have a great day.

Today marks a troubling moment in America as we face a constitutional crisis. The actions of Trump and Elon Musk threaten the power of Congress, undermining taxpayer interests and essential services. The American people deserve representatives making decisions, not an unchecked executive. USAID is crucial for global health and security, and attempts to dismantle it jeopardize lives worldwide. The budget for USAID is minimal compared to the Pentagon's, yet its impact is significant. Eliminating USAID would weaken our national security and empower adversaries like Russia and China. Support for USAID is vital, especially in rebuilding infrastructure in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. We must fight to preserve this essential program for the safety and strength of our nation.

Republicans are pushing for a government shutdown that could harm the economy and negatively impact working-class Americans. Their focus seems to be on providing significant tax cuts for wealthy donors instead of funding essential programs like cancer research for children.

Today marks a troubling moment in America as we face a constitutional crisis. The actions of Trump and his associates threaten to undermine the constitutional powers of the executive branch, jeopardizing essential services for the American people. Cutting civil servant positions does not save money; it means taxpayers are funding individuals who are not fulfilling their duties. We must ask ourselves if we want a single executive making decisions or our elected representatives in Washington. The importance of USAID cannot be overstated; it represents our soft power and fosters goodwill, unlike military actions that do not ensure our safety.

People are scared because they suddenly lost their financial security. Just weeks ago, they knew how to cover childcare and medical bills, but now everything's gone. Christina Drey and Adam Dubard were fired this month during the shutdown of foreign aid distributed by USAID. The administration sent over 8,000 USAID employees home, seemingly based on loyalty rather than competence. These dedicated public servants, with decades of experience across multiple administrations, were abruptly dismissed. They were reportedly emailed and then escorted out of the building, without any clear explanation. They couldn't even return. There was no process or explanation given to them.

Stripping healthcare away from the American people effectively guts parts of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid as it is known.

Today marks a troubling moment in America as we face a constitutional crisis. The actions of Trump and his allies threaten the power of Congress, undermining our democratic processes. The executive branch should not have sole authority over budget allocations; it's Congress that holds the power of the purse. Taxpayers are being shortchanged when civil servants are paid without providing necessary services. We must ask ourselves if we want an executive making all decisions or elected representatives shaping policies. I'm particularly concerned about USAID, which provided vital support during my childhood in a refugee camp. Its programs are essential for many globally and represent our soft power, fostering goodwill rather than relying solely on military presence for safety.

Speaker 0: In America, we don't have a tax problem. We've got a third world problem. This is not an exaggeration. The United States collects over $2,400,000,000,000 in income taxes every year and then burns $1,500,000,000,000 through fraud, waste, and third world robbery. If the elites actually did their jobs and cut out the waste, the government would only need about $900,000,000,000 to function. And here's the crazy part. That would mean anyone earning under $500,000 a year could pay zero income tax, and everything would still be fully funded. So if this money isn't funding our future, whose dream is it really building? Look at Minnesota. The Somali daycare scandal gave us the answer. Billions of dollars you worked for, money meant to feed hungry kids, was diverted through fake daycare centers, phantom meals, and paperwork designed to approve. Not question, no kids, no food, just checks. Your hard earned labor was turned into Lamborghinis, beachfront mansions, and luxury vacations most of us will never experience even after a lifetime of honest work. On top of that, your tax dollars were routed to foreign organizations The US Military is fighting. Let that sink in. We went from defending liberty to bankrolling the threat. That's not compassion. That's collapse. And when systems fail like this, they don't admit mistakes. They don't apologize for wasting your money. They dig deeper into your pockets to fund their failure.

Social Security is a program Americans pay into during their working lives, with 73 million people depending on it for financial security in retirement. It is claimed that Elon Musk and Donald Trump are breaking the "sacred promise" of Social Security. While Congress created Social Security and only Congress can cut benefits, it is alleged that Republicans are attempting to cut Social Security through the "backdoor" by making it harder to correct errors, apply for benefits, or get help when checks don't arrive. Social Security offices are reportedly closing, requiring people to travel hours for assistance, and even then, they may not receive help due to understaffing. It is asserted that these actions impose misery on people so that Elon Musk and Donald Trump can pay for tax giveaways to billionaires and corporations. The speaker urges honoring Social Security promises and requiring billionaires and corporations to pay their fair share.

People are panicking about Trump's plan to kill the Department of Education. The DOE aims to boost student achievement and ensure equal access, but despite trillions spent, our global competitiveness has declined in reading and math. While the DOE has had some positive effects on the black white achievement gap, the gains have been modest relative to the money spent and time passed. If the DOE disappears, the Department of Justice would handle civil rights, the Treasury would handle funds, and states would determine education strategy, potentially redistributing funds to families via school choice. While risks exist, like some states deprioritizing equality, local voting can influence this. Free lunch programs, special education, and student loans aren't disappearing, they will be handled by other departments. Dismantling the DOE is a step in the right direction, but a clear vision for improving education is still needed.

A government shutdown would disproportionately harm average Americans. Seniors depending on Social Security may face disruptions as the Social Security Administration curtails services like benefit verification and payment error resolution. Veterans might experience closures of regional VA offices and suspension of support services. Some military members may be compelled to work without pay, and families relying on WIC and other nutrition programs could have their benefits suspended.

Appropriations is where the money moves in Congress. Democrats are making lives smoother through government funding. Republicans' Project 2025 is suspect, aiming to eliminate the Department of Education. This would negatively impact the environment, education, and rights. Democrats are keeping people informed.

This is a challenging time where progress is at risk due to tight budgets. Aid has decreased by $30 billion this year. Cuts in health resources, combined with the financial situations of low-income countries, will cause setbacks. Without available vaccines, babies will die. Measles epidemics will continue due to fewer resources for primary health care systems and vaccines. Parents will lose children whose lives could have been saved by a 30¢ vaccine.

Don't expect sympathy from me when Republican parents face issues with public schools. If rural schools shut down due to lack of funding, or if special needs children stop receiving necessary services, I won't listen to complaints from those who voted for Trump. It's time for these parents to confront the consequences of their choices. They will need to find solutions on their own, whether that means homeschooling or realizing that vouchers won't cover private school costs. This is the reality they wanted, and I don't want to hear their grievances.

The Department of Education has over 4,000 employees with an average salary exceeding $144,000. The Trump administration considered laying off half the department. The department's mission is to provide student achievement and prepare for global competitiveness. US test scores are declining; in 2022, the US ranked 16th in science, 9th in reading, and 34th in math, and scores have fallen since 2018. The Department of Education funds schools with $80-85 billion in loans and grants, but often with strings attached, such as critical race theory and gender ideology. Shutting down the Department of Education would return that money to the states, which could then fund school choice programs. This would allow parents in low-income neighborhoods to move their children to better schools, creating a competitive market. The speaker believes this would be better for children and the country, despite the political opposition.

We spent $8 trillion on the war in Iraq and got nothing in return. We killed more Iraqis than Saddam Hussein, created ISIS, and caused millions of refugees. Then we spent $16 trillion on the pandemic with no results. Now we're doing bank bailouts regularly. The government cut Medicare for 15 million Americans while sending extra money to Ukraine. A friend had his food stamps cut by 90%, leaving him with only $25 a month. 30 million Americans are starving, which is unacceptable. We're failing to take care of those who played by the rules and promised to be taken care of in old age.