The Majority Report with Sam Seder 3538 - Texas Blackmails Banks to Drop Climate Change & the GOP Dream of Dismantling the Department of Education Comes True
Jul 15, 2025
Lauren Windsor, an investigative journalist and director of The Undercurrent, joins to unpack Texas's aggressive tactics against climate change initiatives. The conversation dives into the Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizing the Department of Education, revealing long-standing conservative ambitions. They also explore the fracturing GOP over Trump's refusal to release Epstein files, shedding light on political maneuvering and public sentiment. With humor interspersed, the dialogue blends critical analysis with timely political commentary.
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SCOTUS Greenlights DOE Gutting
- The Supreme Court ruling allows the Trump administration to unilaterally fire thousands in the Department of Education.
- This dismantlement threatens crucial programs for low-income and special needs students nationwide.
Court Undermines Congress Power
- The Supreme Court's decisions have made Congress's power over spending increasingly irrelevant.
- This shift allows the executive branch to unilaterally claw back appropriated funds, undermining legislative authority.
GOP's Historical Fight on Education
- The GOP has long sought to dismantle the Department of Education, rolling it back since Reconstruction.
- The current Supreme Court ruling fulfills conservative goals to weaken federal education oversight and protections.
