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Work Rules for SNAP Benefits Don’t Lower Unemployment, Researchers Say
Analysts cite the debilitating impacts of hunger and the scarcity of jobs as key explanations.
Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties to ICE Prison Partners
The bank is the only major institution to keep ties with ICE since 2019, the De-ICE Citizens Bank movement has noted.
Trump Shares Racist Podcast Transcript Full of Attacks on Immigrants
Recent polling shows that half of American voters view Trump as a racist.
Protest Targets Capital One to Demand Bank Ends Loans to Israeli Weapons Company
Activists are urging the bank to not extend additional credit to Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.
Israel Kills Journalist in Lebanon After “Hunting” Down Her and a Colleague
Israel targeted the slain journalist’s colleague with three strikes, including one on an ambulance she was in.
Senate GOP Blocks Sanders Amendment That Would Have Cut Drug Prices by Half
The amendment would have mandated that Americans pay similar prices for medications as people in many wealthy nations.
US Expands “Economic Fury” Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire
Relief from devastating sanctions is a key provision for Iran in the ceasefire negotiations.
Heritage Foundation Wants to “Save the Family” by Further Undermining Child Care
Child care was already hard to access in the US. Right-wing ideology is making it even harder.
Democrats Demand Answers From Patel Over Drinking Allegations, Security Risks
The lawmakers cited an Atlantic article, as well as Patel chugging beers at the Olympics, to justify their demands.
Israel Is Continuing to Seize More of Gaza Beyond the So-Called “Yellow Line”
Ceasefire maps had Israel in control of about 53 percent of Gaza’s territory, but the occupation zone continues to grow.