NextGen America

Don’t even get us STARTED about data centers.

We’re out here on campus again talking to college students about affordability, AI, and the state of the world.

State-by-State Estimates of the First Year of Trump’s Tax Policies: All But the Richest Americans Face Higher Taxes As a result of the tax policies approved by President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress, all but the richest Americans are paying higher taxes on average in 2026 than they did last year.

New research: Nearly all Americans will pay more in taxes this year — except the 1%.

Republicans are making everything more expensive for us in order to give tax cuts to their rich friends.
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Susie Wiles sounds the alarm on gas prices White House aides and Cabinet officials are coming under intense pressure to reverse the spike in energy prices caused by the start of the war in the Middle East.

Trump knows his dangerous, illegal war in Iran will raise gas prices for all of us.

He just doesn’t care.
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

What Trump’s War With Iran Has Already Cost Taxpayers The military operation had already cost more than approximately $600 million before the first strikes were even carried out.

Trump’s Iran War is costing us $1 billion A DAY.

Why do politicians always have money for bombs and never have money for health care? www.forbes.com/sites/alison...

that's our Robby Bobby

We’re asking college students: Can You Afford Your Life?

They have thoughts… 👀

Here’s a bunch of complicated numbers.

What they mean isn’t complicated at all: under Trump 2.0, prices just keep going up.

Kristi Noem said she was for "law and order."

Instead, agents under her command killed two American citizens—and Trump's FBI Director blocked investigations into the killings.

All the while, she's authorized ICE to engage in warrantless home invasions.

This is law and order?

Republicans cut health care – and now health care is more expensive! 🤡

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We’re literally living through an affordability crisis he helped build, and he’s still yapping.

Don’t let him flip the script.

GOP angst over voter turnout builds as losses pile up Strategists admit that Democratic voters appear far more motivated than Republicans assumed.

It’s called accountability 💅✨
www.axios.com/2026/02/19/r...

Trump announces new 10% global tariff after raging over Supreme Court loss President Donald Trump spoke hours after the Supreme Court ruled against his global tariffs that he imposed without Congress.

Trump’s lawlessness is raising costs for all of us.

We need a Congress who will stand up to him.
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/t...

Trump's immigration approval hits new low, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll U.S. public approval of Donald Trump's immigration policies fell to the lowest level since his return to the White House, amid signs he is losing support among American men on the issue, according to ...

Trump’s immigration policy is chaotic, cruel, and lawless.

Americans are fed up. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

Hundreds showed up to New Brunswick City Council to stop a 27,000 sq. ft. data center proposed under the Jersey-Sandford Redevelopment Plan – and won.

This is the power of community organizing.

The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy.

The cost of groceries and shelter have both risen by over 30% since 2020.

www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/b...

Partial government shutdown continues as lawmakers remain deadlocked over DHS The partial government shutdown continued Tuesday. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding and oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. Erica Brown reports.

Republicans in Washington would rather shut down agencies like the TSA and FEMA than pass commonsense reforms to rein in ICE’s abuses.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...

Job Growth Was Overstated, New Data Shows

2025 had weaker job numbers than economists previously thought.

Donald Trump’s economy is a failure. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/b...

The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again. Higher tariffs, labor and health-insurance costs have pushed many businesses to raise prices for consumers.

Prices just keep getting higher.

Our government isn’t working for us. www.wsj.com/business/pri...

Electricity prices rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead, analysts say The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections this November.

Electricity prices are rising at DOUBLE the rate of inflation.

We need a government that will stand up to the fossil fuel companies, big utility monopolies, and tech giants that are driving costs through the roof. www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/e...

Realtors report a 'new housing crisis' as January home sales tank more than 8% Home sales in January fell more than expected as mortgage rates didn't move much and consumer confidence dropped.

Housing is unaffordable, Republicans in Washington are doing nothing, and the whole economy is suffering.
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/j...

Immigrants are our neighbors, friends, family members, business owners, teachers, and essential workers.

This Valentine’s Day, we must take action to stand up for them and ensure they are treated with humanity and dignity. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants

The SAVE Act would make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote.

Tell your congresspeople to STOP the SAVE Act.

Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs, officials say The magic behind millions of romantic Valentines Day bouquets happens in a cargo warehouse at a South Florida airport

Celebrating Valentine’s Day will be more expensive this year because of Donald Trump’s policies. abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...

The Minnesotans trapped at home, too terrified of ICE to go outside: ‘Our house is like a jail’ The surge of federal immigration agents has forced many families to remain inside for weeks, living in fear of roving ICE patrols snatching people off the street

Republicans are spending billions of dollars on ICE to terrorize our communities while cutting billions from things that help Americans get by, like health care and food assistance in Medicaid and SNAP. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

The most important things in life are free.

Fear of ICE is driving patients away from medical care Health workers say many patients aren't coming in for necessary care out of fear they'll be detained by federal agents.

We can’t forget that this happened because Trump and Republicans in Congress tripled ICE’s budget by taking away your health care in Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” Bill. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...

If you stood up in protest, thank you.

If you called your senators, thank you.

If you made some noise and got in some good trouble, thank you. Let's keep showing up.

National Shutdown, Friday, January 30th.

Join marches.

No work. No school. Don’t shop.

Grocery price inflation is picking up, defying Trump's claims. Here's why. Food prices are rising at their fastest monthly pace since 2022, data showed.

People are struggling to afford food, doctor visits, and rent, and Trump is more focused on covering up the deadly consequences of his military takeover of American cities. abcnews.go.com/Business/gro...