Irene Leech (@ileech) 's Twitter Profile
Irene Leech

@ileech

Consumer educator & advocate Associate Professor at Virginia Tech. President, Virginia Citizens Consumer Council, V President Consumer Federation of America

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Reuters (@reuters) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Early data indicates US companies and consumers are absorbing the costs of new import tariffs, contradicting claims that foreign countries would pay reut.rs/4hhUrJG

Alvaro Bedoya (@bedoyaftc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I have a new essay in the New Republic. I used to see things as left versus right. Now I worry about the money at the top. And while it may sound strange, I think this is a hopeful way of looking at the world that opens the door to coalitions that seemed impossible before

I have a new essay in the New Republic. I used to see things as left versus right. Now I worry about the money at the top. And while it may sound strange, I think this is a hopeful way of looking at the world that opens the door to coalitions that seemed impossible before
Center for Auto Safety (@ctr4autosafety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#RecallRoundup No one should have to be worried about an unsafe car. Let Center for Auto Safety keep you informed on #safety and maintenance issues with YOUR car. Find out more: autosafety.org/vehicle-safety…

Westchester Consumer Protection (@westconpro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some consumers use online services to get referrals for home improvement contractors, landscapers, plumbers & electricians, but be careful, they don't always refer LICENSED contractors - please use our website to ensure the contractor you hire is LICENSED. consumer.westchestergov.com

Some consumers use online services to get referrals for home improvement contractors, landscapers, plumbers & electricians, but be careful, they don't always refer LICENSED contractors - please use our website to ensure the contractor you hire is LICENSED. consumer.westchestergov.com
Activate Virginia (@activateva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Who truly holds the most land in Virginia? The biggest private landowner might surprise you. According to the latest 2025 data from World Population Review, The Boy Scouts of America owns 17,500 [acres] across the state." progress-index.com/story/news/202…

Jeremy Slevin (@jeremyslevin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bernie: "I'm more than aware of the Holocaust, which took people in my own family, and the horrible antisemitism in America. I'm proudly Jewish, but that doesn't mean I'll support a right-wing extremist government in Israel that's doing horrific things to the Palestinian people."

Kris Van Cleave (@krisvancleave) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We spoke to air traffic controller Jack Criss. He’s driving door dash on his days off. The single father is trying to earn extra money to help w his daughters tuition while he’s working without pay during the shutdown. Watch:

Amber Speaks Up (@amberwoods100) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A Supreme Court brief just warned that Trump’s use of “emergency powers” under IEEPA would give him tyrannical authority — quoting Alexander Hamilton himself: “The accumulation of all powers… in the same hands… may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”

A Supreme Court brief just warned that Trump’s use of “emergency powers” under IEEPA would give him tyrannical authority — quoting Alexander Hamilton himself:

“The accumulation of all powers… in the same hands… may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”
Gregory Royal Pratt (@royalpratt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Video of federal agents tear-gassing Irving Park this morning, obtained by armando l sanchez. This is at least the sixth neighborhood federal agents have tear gassed while conducting immigration raids

Reuters (@reuters) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over a thousand South Korean protesters gathered in Seoul to voice their opposition to Donald Trump's upcoming visit for the APEC summit

EFF (@eff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

EFF is fighting for your rights to: Speak and learn online, free from government censorship 🗣️ Move through the world without being surveilled 📸 Use your device without it tracking your every click and IRL movement 🤳 But we need your help to Take Back CTRL.

RTO Insider™ (@rtoinsider) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Host | NECA What to expect? This event will bring together a broad range of energy industry professionals and companies to identify and discuss the most innovative tools and strategies being used to advance the energy industry. Registration | ow.ly/rzzX50WU76z

Host | NECA

What to expect? 
This event will bring together a broad range of energy industry professionals and companies to identify and discuss the most innovative tools and strategies being used to advance the energy industry. 

Registration | ow.ly/rzzX50WU76z
Robert Reich (@rbreich) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the

The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) 's Twitter Profile Photo

President Trump’s new White House ballroom project began Monday, demolishing the East Wing in four days. The ballroom will almost double the size of the White House and was initially estimated to cost $200 million, but now exceeds $300 million. wapo.st/42VYk0Q

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NV Energy has notified the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada that it plans to leave the Western Power Pool’s Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP). See Full Story: ow.ly/1VSH50XhyN7 Writer: Henrik Nilsson

NV Energy has notified the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada that it plans to leave the Western Power Pool’s Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP).

See Full Story: ow.ly/1VSH50XhyN7
Writer: Henrik Nilsson
Citizens for Ethics (@crewcrew) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congress must reject Anthony D’Esposito’s nomination for Inspector General at the Department of Labor. Inspectors general are meant to protect against corruption, not perpetuate it. His ethics scandals cannot be ignored. citizensforethics.org/legal-action/t…

The Tech Lunch Pail (@techlunchpaild) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Virginia Tech ran to a thrilling 42-34 double OT victory over California led by 357 rushing yards including 130+ from Kyron Drones and Marcellous Hawkins. Check out the full story on the #Hokies’ wild victory from @joshpozvt here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virginia-…