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House Democrats Mobilize Against Heritage Foundation's 'Project 2025'

New task force aims to counter conservative blueprint for sweeping federal overhaul if Trump wins in 2024

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U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, attends a House Oversight Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on February 7, 2023.
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From left, Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington state, Jamie Raskin of Maryland, and Ted Lieu of California—seen here at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Dec. 4, 2019—are all involved in a new effort by the Left to thwart conservatives' Project 2025 efforts to blunt the deep state. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Project 2025 proposes extensive changes to federal agencies and executive power.
  • The plan includes replacing civil servants with political appointees loyal to Trump.
  • House Democrats warn of threats to democratic institutions and civil liberties.
  • The task force will inform lawmakers and the public about potential impacts.
  • Heritage Foundation defends the plan as restoring self-governance to Americans.