UNBIASED Politics (2/18/25): Tesla's $400M Government Contract, Mass Federal Firings, 'Make American Healthy Again Commission,' Possible Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and More.

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

In today's episode:

1. How the Challenges Against Section 504 Might Change 504 Plans in School (0:42)
2. DOGE Seeks Access to IRS Systems; Is This Allowed? (11:26)
3. Government Says $400M Tesla Contract Is Now on Hold; Here's What Happened (15:14)
4. House Committee Sends 2025 Budget Resolution to House Floors; Here's What It Means (18:23)
5. Trump Administration Sends Thousands of Termination Notices to Federal Employees (24:22)
6. Trump Takes Firing of Special Counsel to the Supreme Court (28:33)
7. Trump Creates 'Make America Healthy Again Commission.' Plus What Might Happen to SSRIs and Other Prescriptions With Kennedy at Helm of HHS (32:09)
8. Quick Hitters: Delta Flight Flips Upside Down Upon Landing, US Army No Longer Accepting Transgender People, Judge to Weigh Dismissal of Mayor Adams' Charges, Thompson Reuters Releases Statement After Government 'Social Deception' Award Goes Viral (39:53)

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