Thursday, July 3, 2025
All civic learning topics for this day
Today's Topics
CBO warns Congress that reconciliation bill strips coverage from 11.8 million
The Congressional Budget Office projects Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will cause the largest reduction in health insurance coverage in U.S. history, affecting vulnerable populations from rural communities to nursing home residents.
Federal judge blocks Trump asylum ban affecting 450,000 migrants
On July 2 2025, U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss ruled that President Trump’s Jan 20 “invasion” proclamation—barring all migrants at the southern border from seeking asylum—has no basis in the Constitution or immigration law. Moss stayed his order for 14 days so the administration can appeal.
SEC and Treasury look away as President controls $12 billion crypto while setting policy
President Trump has built a $12+ billion cryptocurrency empire through World Liberty Financial and the $TRUMP memecoin while in office, creating unprecedented conflicts of interest. With 80% ownership of a volatile digital asset worth billions, every crypto policy decision directly enriches Trump personally. Foreign governments including UAE and Russia have invested $2+ billion in his platforms, potentially violating the Constitution's Emoluments Clause prohibiting foreign payments to presidents.
FEC Republicans block 29 investigations into $100 million in campaign finance violations
Trump has accumulated over $100 million in legal expenses since 2021, funded through political committees using potentially illegal schemes to conceal payments. Republican FEC commissioners have blocked all 29 staff recommendations for Trump campaign finance investigations, while Trump now controls the very agencies investigating his business activities, creating unprecedented regulatory capture.
Emoluments violation as Mar-a-Lago fees hit $1 million while White House directs business
Trump has systematically converted presidential power into personal wealth through a $100+ million annual merchandising empire, Mar-a-Lago membership fee increases from $200K to $1M, and systematic promotion of his businesses from the White House. He launched 168 new products between Election Day and inauguration, using presidential announcements to drive sales while government officials pay premium rates at his properties.