Heather Cox Richardson's State of the Union 2026: Democracy in Peril, People Push Back
Heather Cox RichardsonFebruary 24, 202651 min737 views
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- 💡 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act extended tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, significantly increasing the federal deficit and national debt.
- 📈 Economic growth stagnated in 2025-2026 due to tariffs and inflation, leading to reduced hirings and economic slowdown.
- 💸 Federal spending dramatically shifted, cutting social services, scientific research, health, education, and housing, while pouring billions into ICE, Border Patrol, and the military.
- ⚖️ The **Supreme Court declared Trump's
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