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Washington’s Whirlwind: Whistleblowers, Migrant Rights, Military Reforms, and FEMA Funds, by Gayle McQueary – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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By Gayle McQueary, The Stream, February 11, 2025

Gayle McQueary is The Stream’s social media coordinator. She has a background in production and is a scary judge of humanitarian necessities.

Senate Democrats Launch Whistleblower Portal

In a move reminiscent of a political thriller, Senate Democrats have launched an online portal designed to collect complaints from federal employees about the Trump administration’s activities. The platform, unveiled with much fanfare, aims to encourage “transparency” and “accountability” within government agencies, especially in light of recent policy changes that some Democrats argue are an overreach or “misuse” of executive power.

“As Senate Republicans refuse to fulfill their constitutional duty to provide a check on the executive branch, Senate Democrats remain steadfast in our commitment to uncovering the truth,” Sens. Chuck Schumer (New York) and Gary Peters (Michigan) wrote in a letter to federal employees. “We are prepared to issue demand letters, preserve public records and pursue legal action where necessary.” ….

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