Dear Congress: Do Your Job

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Crowd gathers on the steps of the U.S. Capitol as economic concerns mount and state treasurers call on Congress to act on trade and fiscal policy.
A crowd listens during a live-streamed conversation with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Sen. Cory Booker D-N.J., on the steps of the Capitol, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Ten state treasurers and one state auditor just pulled the alarm on America’s economic future, and their message is simple: Congress, do your job.

In a fiery open letter, the financial watchdogs warned that the U.S. is teetering on economic collapse — and they’re pointing fingers at the Trump administration’s trade wars, rising borrowing costs, and threats to the Federal Reserve’s independence.

The data is chilling: A $6.6 trillion stock market loss in just two days, the dollar hit a three-year low, and consumer confidence has crashed to near-Great Recession levels.

The twist — they’re not just blaming Trump. They’re calling out Congress for sitting on its hands. The Constitution gives Congress power over trade, tariffs, and economic policy — not the White House.

The message is clear — this isn’t about red or blue. It’s about governance — and the credibility of the United States is on the line.


Click play to listen to the report from AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris. For more news, follow @E_N_McMorris & @aurnonline.

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