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The GOP’s Next Political Liability: Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Program That Helps Low-Income Families Keep the Lights On
WASHINGTON, DC – Late last week, Trump released his proposed budget, and the contents make one thing clear — in his ideal world, he pays for his reckless agenda by cutting the programs that the American people rely on.
April 9, 2026
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Here We Go Again: Michigan Gas Prices Spiking As Trump Pushes Costly War Deadline and GOP Congressmen Nowhere to Be Found
Lansing, MI – While the world waits to see Trump’s self-imposed deadline tonight on whatever he will do next, Michigan Congressmen on “Spring Break” are doing nothing to protect struggling consumers. Gas prices in Michigan have increased 38% since the beginning of the war on Iran, going from $2.98 per gallon to more than $4 […]
April 7, 2026
One Year After “Liberation Day,” Trump Tariffs Are Making Energy Crisis Even Worse
Lansing, MI – While Trump and his GOP backers in Congress “celebrate” a year of disastrous tariff policies, Michiganders are faced with increasingly unaffordable energy as gas and utility prices continue to skyrocket. As of February 2026, the average American family had already paid more than $1,700 in tariff costs since President Trump took office. […]
April 2, 2026
Bill Huizenga Heads to Scotland for Recess as Michiganders Struggle to Pay for Gas, Groceries, Utilities
Grand Rapids, Mich. – This week, Congressman Bill Huizenga is headed to Scotland instead of back home to Michigan, where he’s not holding public events to answer for his failure to protect constituents from skyrocketing costs. Unfortunately for them, Trump’s war in Iran is sending gas and diesel prices through the roof, making everything from […]
April 1, 2026
Tom Barrett Heads Home for Recess as Michiganders Struggle to Pay for Gas, Groceries, Utilities
Lansing, Mich. – This week, Congressman Tom Barrett is headed back home to Michigan, where he’s not holding public events to answer for his failure to protect constituents from skyrocketing costs. Unfortunately for them, Trump’s war in Iran is sending gas and diesel prices through the roof, making everything from airfare to groceries more expensive. […]
April 1, 2026
ROUND UP: Republicans Are Coming Home to Canceled Jobs and Rate Hikes as Gas Prices Cross $4 Per Gallon Thanks to Trump’s War
Washington, DC — As Republican members of Congress head home for recess, they’re going to have to explain why they rubber-stamped Trump’s disastrous policies, which are leaving a trail of rate hikes and pink slips.
March 31, 2026
DJT PHONE HOME: Republicans Head Home for Recess as Americans Struggle at the Pump
Washington, DC – Unlike everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial, who was happy to finally return home, Republicans can't say the same as they head back home to gaslight their constituents by claiming the affordability crisis is over.
March 30, 2026
Who is “We” to Mike Rogers?
Lansing, MI – Millionaire Senate candidate Mike Rogers (GOP-FL) was recently quoted saying “we’re gonna be fine,” in response to the Iran War. While Trump and Big Oil tout the billions of profit they will make from the Iran War, Michiganders are getting hammered by skyrocketing gas prices here at home. Gas prices in Michigan […]
March 30, 2026
NEW POLL: 63% of Michiganders Blame Trump Policies for Driving Up Energy Bills, Gas Prices, Forcing Tough Decisions
LANSING, MI —A new statewide survey from EPIC-MRA finds that 63% of likely Michigan voters believe that President Trump’s policies are to blame for higher energy costs, including 46% that said they have gone up “a lot.” The poll also revealed that thanks to the skyrocketing gas prices from Trump’s war with Iran, respondents are […]
March 29, 2026
BREAKING: Michiganders Hit with Another Utility Rate Hike as Trump’s War on Cheaper, Cleaner Energy Rages On
Lansing, MI – As Trump declares a “massive and ongoing” military action in Iran, Michiganders are already facing soaring utility bills thanks to his reckless energy policies. Now, following today’s latest rate hike decision, Consumers Energy’s 2 million customers in Michigan will be hit with an additional $276.6 million in higher energy costs – the […]
March 27, 2026