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The Education Department rescinded instructions for universities that dictated how they should handle allegations of sexual assault.
The Education Department rescinded instructions for universities that dictated how they should handle allegations of sexual assault.

by Steve Saiz

Outrage 997 of 1000

In retaliation for NY allowing immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses, DHS said NY residents could no longer enroll in expedited security screenings.
In retaliation for NY allowing immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses, DHS said NY residents could no longer enroll in expedited security screenings.

by Caren Helene Rudman

Outrage 974 of 1000

The Senate’s tax bill provided massive tax cuts to the wealthy.
The Senate’s tax bill provided massive tax cuts to the wealthy.

by Steve Saiz

Outrage 972 of 1000

ICE officials were accused of performing abuse to more than 12 immigrants who identify as LGBTQ.
ICE officials were accused of performing abuse to more than 12 immigrants who identify as LGBTQ.

by Nancy Calef

Outrage 967 of 1000

Trump eliminated an ethics course for incoming White House staff.
Trump eliminated an ethics course for incoming White House staff.

by Steven Licardi

Outrage 961 of 1000

Trump removed a $9.25 per month credit for low-income households to purchase internet service.
Trump removed a $9.25 per month credit for low-income households to purchase internet service.

by Steven T. Licardi

Outrage 952 of 1000

For the 2nd year in a row Trump planned to tighten food stamp regulations.
For the 2nd year in a row Trump planned to tighten food stamp regulations.

by Sketchy Richie

Outrage 944 of 1000

Trump official informed U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) that the government is separating families with parents who have HIV and AIDS, citing it as a communicable disease.
Trump official informed U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) that the government is separating families with parents who have HIV and AIDS, citing it as a communicable disease.

by Bri Hermanson

Outrage 939 of 1000

Trump told a sheriff in Rockwell County, TX to “destroy” the career of a state senator who opposed civil asset forfeiture.
Trump told a sheriff in Rockwell County, TX to “destroy” the career of a state senator who opposed civil asset forfeiture.

by Steven T. Licardi

Outrage 931 of 1000

The U.S. Government shut down for five hours amid disagreements on a spending bill.
The U.S. Government shut down for five hours amid disagreements on a spending bill.

by Elliot Wambold

Outrage 913 of 1000

The Department of Homeland Security drafted a proposal to mobilize the National Guard to arrest undocumented immigrants.
The Department of Homeland Security drafted a proposal to mobilize the National Guard to arrest undocumented immigrants.

by Steven T. Licardi

Outrage 912 of 1000

House Homeland Security Committee approved a $15 billion dollar bill to fund Trump’s border wall and employ border patrol.
House Homeland Security Committee approved a $15 billion dollar bill to fund Trump’s border wall and employ border patrol.

by Argus Paul

Outrage 897 of 1000

Trump signed the "build the wall" executive order.
Trump signed the "build the wall" executive order.

by Rebecca Fitton

Outrage 890 of 1000

In an impromptu news conference, Trump denied ever saying Mexico would pay for his border wall.
In an impromptu news conference, Trump denied ever saying Mexico would pay for his border wall.

by Stacey Bramhall

Outrage 881 of 1000

Trump pledged the Keystone XL pipeline be made of American steel. He backtracked, allowing foreign steel as a primary material.
Trump pledged the Keystone XL pipeline be made of American steel. He backtracked, allowing foreign steel as a primary material.

by Argus Paul

Outrage 880 of 1000

Pence helped Senate Republicans win a tie-breaker vote to defeat legislation that would have made Wall Street more accountable to consumers.
Pence helped Senate Republicans win a tie-breaker vote to defeat legislation that would have made Wall Street more accountable to consumers.

by Elliot Wambold

Outrage 879 of 1000

Republican Senators fundamentally altered Senate voting procedures to confirm Neil Gorsuch.
Republican Senators fundamentally altered Senate voting procedures to confirm Neil Gorsuch.

by Elliot Wambold

Outrage 875 of 1000

Trump declared opioid crisis “national public health emergency” instead of "national emergency" that would trigger access to FEMA’s disaster relief funds.
Trump declared opioid crisis “national public health emergency” instead of "national emergency" that would trigger access to FEMA’s disaster relief funds.

by Alex Bond

Outrage 867 of 1000

Trump sought to slash $18 billion of funding from support for mental health, foreign aid, and public housing.
Trump sought to slash $18 billion of funding from support for mental health, foreign aid, and public housing.

by Steve Saiz

Outrage 866 of 1000

Trump approved a rule allowing White House senior staff to examine the cell phones of anyone working in the White House.
Trump approved a rule allowing White House senior staff to examine the cell phones of anyone working in the White House.

by Steven T. Licardi

Outrage 865 of 1000

By November of his first year, Trump had yet to hire 75 percent of the State Department positions that require Senate approval.
By November of his first year, Trump had yet to hire 75 percent of the State Department positions that require Senate approval.

by Steve Saiz

Outrage 862 of 1000

In three executive orders, Trump made federal employees easier to fire while cutting back on union time.
In three executive orders, Trump made federal employees easier to fire while cutting back on union time.

by Jonathan Talbot

Outrage 854 of 1000

Trump privately argued for the construction funding for his border wall to come from military budget.
Trump privately argued for the construction funding for his border wall to come from military budget.

by Lauren Foley

Outrage 849 of 1000

Trump signed exec order that would make it easier for gas and oil companies to lay pipelines w out being blocked by Clean Water Act.
Trump signed exec order that would make it easier for gas and oil companies to lay pipelines w out being blocked by Clean Water Act.

by Astrid Wimmer

Outrage 835 of 1000

Republican House rolled back education regulations that helped provide education budgets for low income schools.
Republican House rolled back education regulations that helped provide education budgets for low income schools.

by Rachel Levine

Outrage 828 of 1000

Trump tweeted "REPEAL, and then REPLACE at a later date!” Obamacare repeal without an alternative = 32 million lose health care coverage.
Trump tweeted "REPEAL, and then REPLACE at a later date!” Obamacare repeal without an alternative = 32 million lose health care coverage.

by Argus Paul

Outrage 826 of 1000

Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. The legislation, which costs $1.5 trillion, cut the corporate tax rate to its lowest point since 1939.
Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. The legislation, which costs $1.5 trillion, cut the corporate tax rate to its lowest point since 1939.

by Lauren Foley

Outrage 815 of 1000

The Trump Administration chose to end the Temporary Protected Status program for 59,000 Haitians.
The Trump Administration chose to end the Temporary Protected Status program for 59,000 Haitians.

by Elliot Wambold

Outrage 806 of 1000

Trump rolled back offshore drilling regulations put in place after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Trump rolled back offshore drilling regulations put in place after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

by Elliot Wambold

Outrage 784 of 1000

Trump threatened a government shut down if he didn't get funding for border wall.
Trump threatened a government shut down if he didn't get funding for border wall.

by Adam Zucker

Outrage 779 of 1000