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 ‘s trade wars, rising borrowing costs, and threats to the ‘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 .

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