April 22, 2025
GovBrief Intensity Score 152 
Extreme, off the charts. 100 = average over past 60 days.
Previous 5 Days 144 | 80 | 80 | 160 | 136
The guardrails protecting our society keep disappearing.
Imagine any other U.S. president insisting on the right to deport people without trials. Or imagine a government building registries of people with autism. What could those possibly be used for?
The outrages come daily. So do the lies. And we can’t stop calling them out.
Remember: “First they came for the socialists?” We’re several lines down now — and they’re still coming.
Even if you support the economic agenda, you have to speak up for the people being targeted. Because if you don’t stop this now, your turn will come. And no one will be left to help you.
Donalds booed and jeered at Florida town hall for backing Musk’s Social Security cuts and data access push.
April 22, 2025
‘60 Minutes’ chief resigns, citing corporate interference tied to Trump lawsuit and Paramount merger.
April 22, 2025
Borrenpohl sues Idaho sheriff and security firm after being dragged from GOP town hall for jeering.
April 22, 2025
Zelensky slams U.S. proposal to accept Russia’s annexation of Crimea in exchange for cease-fire.
April 22, 2025
US health officials push to phase out artificial food dyes by 2026, but won’t require it yet.
April 22, 2025
Three more federal prosecutors resign over Trump admin threat to admit wrongdoing in Eric Adams case, bringing total to 10.
April 22, 2025
Judge says Trump admin defied court orders in Abrego Garcia case, orders more officials deposed in misconduct probe.
April 22, 2025
NSF terminates 400 active grants tied to DEI and misinformation, citing new Trump-era priorities.
April 22, 2025
DOJ cancels grants for gun-violence prevention, addiction programs, and victim advocacy under Trump directive.
April 22, 2025
Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate VOA staff and restore funding to U.S. global media outlets.
April 22, 2025
Bessent calls U.S.-China trade war unsustainable, signals de-escalation as S&P 500 surges.
April 22, 2025
Hegseth pulled airstrike data from secure military channel before sharing in private Signal chat, report says.
April 22, 2025
Judge extends Colorado ban on Trump’s Alien Enemies Act deportations, orders 21-day notice and language access.
April 22, 2025
NIH to launch autism registry and share private medical data for RFK Jr.’s study criticized as stigmatizing and unfounded.
April 22, 2025
Kansas reports 37 measles cases linked to Texas and NM outbreaks; governor urges vaccinations.
April 22, 2025
EPA to fire or reassign 450 environmental justice and DEI staff on Earth Day under Trump order.
April 22, 2025
Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing Fed Chair Powell despite his recent threats and demands.
April 22, 2025