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Trump’s DOJ Moves to Dismiss Idaho Emergency Abortion Case
Dismissing the case “will leave the health and lives of pregnant Idahoans hanging in the balance,” said an ACLU officer.

UN Food Agency Says It Has 2 Weeks of Food Left in Gaza Amid Israeli Blockade
A UN official has said that the renewed blockade is yet another “escalation of Israel’s genocidal campaign.”

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Nationwide
The move halts all enforcement efforts and mandates the reimbursement of any federal funds that had been withheld.

Trump’s EPA Is Botching Removal of Toxic Waste From the Los Angeles Fires
Under Trump’s guidance, the EPA is prioritizing speed over public health, refusing to test ash from LA for toxicity.

Bill Would Let Missourians Give to Anti-Abortion Centers Instead of Paying Taxes
Missouri is among the national leaders in per capita spending on such centers, even before tax credits are factored in.

Sanders Calls Out Trump’s “Outrageous Lie” on Social Security in Scathing Speech
Trump is repeating lies about the crucial anti-poverty program to lay the groundwork for cuts, the senator said.

Trump’s Speech Vowed a New “Golden Age,” But His Policies Drive Us Into the Dust
In his speech to Congress, Trump doubled down on the tariffs that economists say may trigger another Great Depression.

Why a NJ Rep. Brought a Doctor Who Worked in Gaza as Her Guest to Trump’s Speech
Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress discussed the Middle East without any mention of Palestinians.

Israel’s Killings of Palestinians in Gaza Resume as Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread
“This war will not end so as long as this criminal occupation remains on our land,” said one Gaza resident.

Sanders: 1 Percent Has Sapped $79T in Wealth From Bottom 90 Percent Since 1975
In 2023 alone, $3.9 trillion was sapped from the bottom 90 percent— enough to give every worker a $32,000 raise.