Morning Wire House Budget Bill Battle & NY’s Wildcat Strike | 2.26.25
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Feb 26, 2025 A fierce budget battle is unfolding in the House, revealing deep divisions within the GOP over tax cuts and defense spending. Tensions rise as whistleblower allegations surface about the NSA misusing resources for politically biased DEI initiatives. Meanwhile, in New York, corrections officers strike over unsafe conditions, prompting state leaders to face the consequences of their heavy-handed response. The podcast delves into these pressing issues, providing insights into the intertwining of politics, national security, and labor rights.
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House Budget Battle
- The House passed a spending resolution to fund Trump's agenda, including tax cuts, border defense, and future budget cuts.
- The resolution passed with a thin margin after appeasing different factions within the GOP.
NSA's DEI Initiatives
- A report reveals extreme DEI initiatives within the NSA, including graphic discussions and political targeting.
- Whistleblowers exposed chat groups with inappropriate content and bias against conservatives.
NY Corrections Officers' Strike
- New York correction officers launched a wildcat strike due to unsafe working conditions and the Halt Act.
- Governor Hochul deployed the National Guard and threatened arrests, while officers demand prison reforms.