Federal outreach and student services programs called THE TRIO PROGRAM.
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO, also stylized as TRiO) are federal outreach and student services programs in the United States designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. They are administered, funded, and implemented by the United States Department of Education. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects. Their existence is owed to the passing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.[1]
The left media is trying to belittle these two who are discussing the “lack of due diligence” that has been put on these programs and the fact that colleges are using the peoples tax money and are not held accountable on how it is spent. These colleges have to be held accountable for the money and how it is used.
They must account for how many students use this money and how many graduated from all of these colleges, especially Harvard.
This is just a continuation of “lack of due diligence” by money spent by the left.
Now we have a program that is called DOGE to stop this reckless behavior by the left or right.
Plain and simple.
How will we ever TAME THE BUDGET SPENDING if we don’t harness the spending and make the receivers of the tax money responsible for their spending.
These colleges have to come to the TABLE OF SPENDING WHAT THEY RECEIVE and quit being so irresponsible. These are GROW UPS who know better.
This is certainly encouraging that young people are realizing how time-consuming a phone with all of the gadgets is. I have never been hog-tied to my phone. In my eyes people who love their phones need to be constantly entertained and that is okay. I only use my phone when I leave the house for emergency purposes. Otherwise, it is placed in the charging room. I have a land line for house calls.
Younger demographics have grown up in a fully digital world, but an increasing number are embracing the appeal of “dumb” phones—devices limited to calls and texts—and participating in digital detox events.
People who detox from their devices often say that they hope to limit social-media usage. Many also want to talk to friends and family more often in-person or on a phone call, rather than in a text message.
Meanwhile, many digital detoxers report that reducing screen time makes them more productive. Cutting back on screentime can dramatically improve attention spans as well and it can encourage people getting offline to prioritize real-world relationships.
What To Know
“Appstinence” is not about discarding all technology, but about curating its use more intentionally.
Devices like the Light Phone, which intentionally lacks access to email or social media, are designed to serve this purpose. Though pricier than some smartphones, its appeal lies in its simplicity and the promise of reduced distractions.
Users who don’t want to give up their smartphones have options as well. Third-party tools or built-in settings can “brick” specific functions, turning off access to social media, email or browser apps for set periods.
Features like Apple‘s Screen Time or Android‘s Digital Wellbeing, meanwhile, allow users to impose app limits, schedule downtime or monitor screen activity.
One user told Newsweek in a message that they learned to live without their phone during their time in the military, where they loved the daily eight or nine hours they were without a phone.
“Most of being disconnected for me has been through two themes: finding joy in time-bound opportunities to ditch the phone and removing apps from my phone,” the user said.
“I’d say I’ve been periodically disconnected from my phone for nearly my whole adult life.”
However, they found it “scary” to remove the Facebook app, where they spent hours scrolling during the first administration of President Donald Trump.
When they did, however, the impact was “immediate,” the user said.
‘Boost to my mental health’
“My phone usage as a whole dropped by a further like, 40%, and my Facebook usage went from posting several times a day, to posting once or twice a year overnight because I had to go all the way to my [personal computer], or open the browser and navigate there,” they continued.
“The extra step was enough to give me hours back of my day and a significant boost to my mental health. I think Reddit has now filled that gap, but I’m considering doing the same for Reddit.”
Other commentators on the platform agree that social media is a problem.
“I don’t think phones are even the problem. It’s social media,” another wrote, adding, “When people are addicted to their ‘phones,’ 99% of the time what they’re actually addicted to is TikTok, Instagram, online rage bait, etc…
“All social media platforms deliberately designed to be as addictive as possible.”
Concerns for Children
Many contributors are concerned for youths growing up in this environment.
“I’m having to tell my own kids that ‘when the time comes,’ not to use their phone as much as I do,” an individual commented.
“It’s like an alcoholic or a 10-pack smoker father-figure having to tell their kids, ‘Do as I say, not as I do—or you’ll turn out like this.'”
Meanwhile, some users spotted some potential downsides to the movement: “It’s wholly ironic how smart people are increasingly using dumber technology, thus making their thoughts and opinions less prevalent and having fewer children.”
Newsweek reached out to users requesting further comment on disconnecting from their phones on May 22.
Don’t forget the state the Democrats left us in and we need to be more frugal.:
Can we afford this bill – look at the budget clock. Also, ask DOGE to review the bill and ask if we need all of items in the bill.
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Voters have more confidence in Trump than Harris on economic, immigration and foreign policies. Half or more voters say they are at least somewhat confident in Trump to make good decisions in these areas,
DeSantis seems to be suggesting that without structural reforms like term limits and a balanced budget amendment, even well-intentioned efforts like DOGE will continue to fail against entrenched Washington interests.
Does the “beauty bill” need a fine tuning? Senate needs to take a drink of DOGE AI and speed up the process.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just unleashed a blistering attack on his own party.
The Republican firebrand didn’t hold back in his assessment of Congressional Republicans.
And Ron DeSantis dropped this bombshell about Elon Musk’s DOGE that has Republicans furious.
DeSantis says “the swamp has won” against DOGE’s efforts
President Donald Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to bring transparency and fiscal responsibility to federal spending.
Led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, DOGE identified billions in wasteful government spending and made recommendations to Congress on how to eliminate it.
But Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said DOGE’s recommendations have been completely ignored by Republicans in Congress.
“Elon Musk went into this DOGE effort. He was getting lampooned. I mean, like, they’re firebombing his Tesla dealerships, media smearing him relentlessly, his businesses suffered—all this stuff—because he basically said, ‘Look, we can’t keep doing this, and we need to moderate and reduce the amount of money that the federal government is spending,’” DeSantis said during a bill signing ceremony in Florida.
DeSantis didn’t mince words about what this revealed about Washington’s power structure.
“DOGE and Elon were on a collision course with the swamp. And the question is, what would happen? And I don’t think there’s any question that DOGE fought the swamp—and so far, the swamp has won,” DeSantis declared.
DeSantis warns inflation is a hidden tax on Americans
The Florida Governor explained that continued deficit spending has real consequences for everyday Americans, whether Congress wants to admit it or not.
“Inflation is a tax. When your money becomes less valuable, that’s no different in outcome than if Congress were to simply just directly tax you. It’s less transparent, it’s more indirect, but it’s having the same exact impact,” DeSantis explained.
He pointed out that Republicans in Congress are failing to live up to their promises of fiscal responsibility.
“We have a Republican Congress, and to this day (we’re at the end of May, past Memorial Day) and not one cent in those cuts has been implemented by the Congress,” DeSantis said.
The former presidential candidate made these comments during a ceremony where he signed a bill making gold and silver legal tender in Florida – a move some see as positioning the state to protect its citizens from further inflation.
DeSantis calls for major structural reforms to fix Washington
DeSantis didn’t just diagnose the problem – he offered bold solutions that would fundamentally change how Washington operates.
“That’s one of the reasons why we need a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It’s another reason why we need term limits for members of Congress,” DeSantis stated.
His comments highlight the growing divide between conservatives who want genuine fiscal reform and the establishment wing of the Republican Party that continues to approve massive spending bills.
This latest bombshell from DeSantis suggests that even with Republicans controlling the House of Representatives, the bureaucratic machine in Washington remains largely untouchable.
“This is hardwired into how the people in Washington are borrowing and spending your money. But it has huge implications for the viability of our economy—our country,” DeSantis warned.
The comments come as Congress is preparing to debate another round of spending bills, with few signs that DOGE’s recommended cuts will be included.
This failure to implement any of DOGE’s cost-cutting measures despite Republican control in the House raises serious questions about whether either party is truly committed to fiscal responsibility.
For now, DeSantis seems to be suggesting that without structural reforms like term limits and a balanced budget amendment, even well-intentioned efforts like DOGE will continue to fail against entrenched Washington interests.
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