Morning Wire Signal Snafu & Soda Wars | 3.26.25
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Mar 26, 2025 National security officials are under fire for a controversial group text involving military operations. Meanwhile, a heated debate rages over using SNAP benefits for soda and candy, reflecting the push and pull between public health and corporate interests. On the environmental front, the EPA sees major deregulatory shifts, with an emphasis on energy dominance while facing backlash from Democrats. Additionally, significant cancellations of EPA contracts raise questions about the future of environmental activism.
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Signal Chat Controversy
- National security officials testified before Congress regarding a Signal group chat about military operations.
- The chat included a journalist, sparking accusations of exposing classified information.
SNAP Benefit Restrictions
- Food lobbyists are fighting restrictions on SNAP benefits for junk food.
- They argue it infringes on personal choice and would hurt their profits.
EPA Policy Shifts
- EPA Chief Lee Zeldin is actively cutting climate regulations under the Trump administration.
- This is part of Trump's "energy dominance" goal, contrasting with the Democrats' Green New Deal.