Amie here. He’s still right: “We got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.”

In this issue:

• Events and protests;
• this week’s massive Iran funding vote;
• and the difference between our European ancestors skating through Ellis Island versus everyone else trying to come here.

Featured protests and events:

Iowa’s House Republicans just voted to help fund a war Congress never authorized—and open the door to new voting restrictions.

This week, House Republicans passed a budget blueprint unlocking up to $95 billion—including up to $73 billion for the ongoing Iran war and $10 billion that could be used to push states toward stricter voter ID and proof-of-citizenship rules.

It passed 216-214. US Reps. Ashley Hinson, Zach Nunn, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Randy Feenstra all voted yes.

The plan still needs Senate approval, and it’s unclear if that will happen.

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“My four grandparents came over—Ellis Island—and were registered. They signed up to become United States citizens.” [NOTE: Yes, let’s discuss that…]

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